Hepatitis SA

02/09/2026

Failing to eliminate hepatitis by 2030 will cost Australia $2.6 billion.

Australia faces more than $2.6 billion in avoidable costs by 2030 if it fails to meet national hepatitis B and hepatitis C elimination targets, new modelling released by Hepatitis Australia…

31/08/2026

Today on we reflect on the ongoing need for open conversations about drug use and the risk of overdose. 25 Years On. Still Needed.

28/08/2026

In the lead up to we look at who is most affected by accidental overdose in Australia and what's needed to stop preventable deaths.
https://hepatitissa.asn.au/communitynews/2026/06/conversation-overdose/

Latest figures from the Pennington Institute show that older Australians make up the highest proportion of unintentional overdose deaths.

26/08/2026

Lina had everyone up and moving at our session with Chinese Welfare Services of SA Inc this year. 😁

25/08/2026

Overdose affects people from all walks of life, and in Australia, the number of preventable deaths is higher than the annual road toll.
https://hepatitissa.asn.au/communitynews/2026/06/overdose-record/

New data from the Penington Institute has revealed that 2,272 Australians died of drug-induced deaths in 2023, with the rate of unintentional overdoses increasing to nearly 80 per cent. On average,…

24/08/2026

New drug that treats both hep B and hep D showing promising results.
https://hepatitissa.asn.au/communitynews/2026/08/biotron-hbhd/
Hepatitis B Voices Australia | Hepatitis Australia

Sydney-based pharmaceutical company Biotron is investigating a new drug candidate that shows promise in treating both hepatitis B and hepatitis D. Hepatitis B on its own is in desperate need…

21/08/2026

Did you know? You can't get hepatitis B from eating together - sharing food and crockery.
Get the facts about how hep B is transmitted:
https://livewellwithhepb.com.au
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0HXBNSBUH8

19/08/2026

The Senate has voted to establish a new inquiry into Australia’s infected blood scandal, following a recent ABC Australian Story episode on contaminated blood products. The story has brought the topic to many people’s attention for the first time: anyone who received a blood transfusion or blood product before donor screening began in Australia in 1990 may have been exposed to hepatitis C and needs to be tested for the virus.
For more information or support call the Hepatitis SA Helpline on 1800 437 222.

The Senate has voted to establish a new inquiry into Australia’s infected blood scandal. This follows a recent ABC Australian Story episode on contaminated blood products has brought the topic…

18/08/2026

A big thank you to our partner organisations and all of the community groups and community members who took part in our activities this year. We had a very busy, often fun, always worthwhile time getting out and engaging with the community. You can read more in our wrap up ➡️

A day after Australians received their first national AusAlert test on 27 July, hepatitis organisations throughout the country were putting out a warning of their own on 28 July World…

17/08/2026

Here's Gloria and Lina catching up with some lovely students at the The University of Adelaide City East Student Support Expo 😁 If you didn't get the chance to speak to them on the day you can always give us a call 1800 437 222 or visit our website hepsa.asn.au