Over the past year HepatitisWA and WAAC have been in careful discussions about the possibility of merging. This process, involving several rounds of extensive consultation across staff, clients, Boards and community members, and due diligence across financial, legal and governance matters, found no impediments to proceeding.

Hepatitis Australia and LiverWELL have developed the Hepatitis B Visa and Migration FAQ. This resource provides clear, accessible legal information and guidance about visa health requirements

HepatitisWA is proud to be piloting a Peer/Living Experience Program in the first half of 2026.

Peers play a critical role in supporting people living with or affected by hepatitis,

HepatitisWA is pleased to release its annual report for 2024 - 2025.

HepatitisWA is thrilled to announce the launch of HepBWA, an online portal that connects remote WA communities to hepatitis B care.

On World Hepatitis Day 2025, NACCHO and Hepatitis Australia are calling for urgent national action to eliminate hepatitis B and C in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

HepLink Australia provides confidential, free and localised viral hepatitis information and support services.

The Department of Health has launched an advertising campaign to raise awareness of blood-borne viruses (BBVs), and the importance of BBV prevention among Aboriginal people aged 16-39 years. Blood-borne viruses – such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV– are transmitted by blood, and hepatitis B and HIV can also be transmitted through sexual activity.

Recent overdose deaths raise fears for people in prison – naloxone must be made available to save lives.

Naloxone is available at HepatitisWA’s NSP.

The Deen Clinic now offers point of care (finger-prick) testing for Hepatitis C with results in just 1 minute - 1 hour. It is quick, easy and accurate. Just walk in, no appointments needed.

The Deen Clinic general practice is AGPAL accredited – what does this mean? 

Being accredited means that our general practice is committed to a comprehensive program that involves