Hepatitis C Victoria

Infoline- Ph. 1800 703 003

The Infoline is the best starting point for people looking to find out more about hepatitis C or keep on top of the latest developments.

Catering to people with hepatitis C, the Infoline also provides assistance and support to their family and friends living with the effects of hepatitis C as well as members of the general community looking to learn more about hepatitis C.

As well as detailed information and referrals, the Infoline also looks out for the interests of the hepatitis C community, lending an ear, offering advice and answering any questions that arise.

The Infoline is open from 9.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday and is a freecall number.

Hepatitis C Victoria printed resources

Hepatitis C Victoria distributes many brochures, booklets and pamphlets about hepatitis C and the various issues around living with the virus.

As well as producing our own resources, designed specifically for Victorians, we distribute resources developed by Hepatitis Australia as well as other state Hepatitis C Councils and associated organisations.

Anyone wishing to know more about hepatitis C can receive an information pack in the mail, simply by calling or emailing Hepatitis C Victoria.

We also have a library and literature available to take away at our office in Sydney Road, Brunswick.

Ordering Resource Material

Titles and quantities of resources change, so it is best to check the Resource Order Form for up-to-date resource availability. Please note that postage costs for bulk orders may need to be covered.

Available resources

Impact
Originally produced by Hepatitis C Victoria in 2000, Impact remains our most popular resource. It provides an easy to understand overview of the virus, treatment, and symptom management. The updated 2008 edition is now available. Order hard copies using the resource order form above or download the PDF file.

Good Liver
Hepatitis C Victoria's quarterly newsletter is full of news, articles, people's hepatitis C experiences, and service/support contacts. You receive Good Liver free when you become a member. You can also read back issues.

Information Sheets
Complementing Impact is a series of Information Sheets that are continually revised and updated. At present these are:

Hepatitis Australia resources

Hepatitis B - What you need to know
Produced with Hepatitis Council of Queensland. The brochure is designed to provide readers with simple informative answers to the frequently asked questions about hepatitis B.

Contact: post test information for hepatitis C
Contact is for people who have hepatitis C and who need more information about how it will affect their health and lifestyle (updated June 2007).

Preparing for testing
This resource is for people thinking about being tested for hepatitis C and it answers questions about what hepatitis C is, and how it is transmitted (updated June 2007).

Thinking about treatment for hepatitis C?
People with hepatitis C who are thinking about using pharmaceutical treatment will find this resource useful. It has information on what treatments are available, their side effects, and how to access treatment. The resource also contains a card with questions that you can ask your doctor.

The Guide to healthy eating for people with hepatitis C
This guide provides basic and useful dietry and nutritional information for maintaining a healthy lifestyle (updated June 2007).

Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Many people with hepatitis C use complementary and alternative therapies. This booklet is for people with hepatitis C thinking of using these therapies needing information about the range of therapies available and how to choose a practitioner (updated June 07).

Women and hepatitis C
This resource has been designed for women with hepatitis C. It answers common questions about how hepatitis C affects a woman's life, relationships, family and health (updated June 2007).

Living with Cirrhosis
This booklet is for people who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C-related cirrhosis. It contains information to help you manage your health and prevent further liver disease (updated June 07).

My Rights: Anti-discrimination and health complaint laws for people with hepatitis C
Everyone has the right to be treated fairly and with respect. This resource provides information on how to complain if you think you have been discriminated against (updated June 07).

My Choice to Tell: Disclosure information for people with hepatitis C
For some people, disclosing (or telling others) that they have hepatitis C is not easy. Information in this resource can help you make decisions that are right for you about disclosure.

Ready, Set, Combo
This resource looks at some of the issues that may arise for you while you are on treatment. It gives practical ideas on how to prepare for treatment and where to get more information.