HepatitisWA aims to assist in obtaining the best possible care and support for people affected by hepatitis.
Objectives: The objectives of HepatitisWA are to minimise the personal and socio-economic impact for people affected by viral hepatitis; provide an information service about viral hepatitis; assist in preventing the transmission of viral hepatitis; promote community awareness of viral hepatitis; contribute to the community, state and national viral hepatitis initiatives; influence public health policy, practice and law in relation to viral hepatitis.
We stand for confidentiality of client information, a non-judgemental and non-discriminatory approach to clients, harm reduction as the basis of primary prevention, strategic alliances with relevant groups and organisations, services of high quality based upon professionally trained staff and volunteers, aholisticapproach to client needs, their carers and health as a right, not a privilege!