Publications & Factsheets
Hepatitis B - What you need to know - Produced by the Hepatitis Council of Queensland and Hepatitis Australia. The brochure is designed to provide readers with simple informative answers to the frequently asked questions about hepatitis B. (275kb)
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. (2.2Mb - warning large file)
Contact: post test information for hepatitis C - Contact is for people who have hepatitis C and who need more information about how hepatitis C may affect their health and their lifestyle (updated June 07). (932Kb)
Moving on After Treatment - This resource contains information for people after they've used antiviral treatment for hepatitis C. Download Moving on After Treatment.(171Kb)
Preparing for Testing - This resource is for people thinking about being tested for hepatitis C and answers questions about what hepatitis C is, and how it is transmitted (updated June 07).(546Kb)
My Choice to Tell - 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. Download My Choice to Tell.(629Kb)
Thinking about Treatment - 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.(320Kb)
My Rights - 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). Download My Right now.(352Kb)
Guide to Healthy Eating for People with Hepatitis C - This guide provides basic and useful dietary and nutritional information for maintaining a healthy lifestyle (updated June 07). (large file warning - 3Mb)
The Health Monitor - A personal health record for people to help monitor their health, including test results and outcomes of doctors appointments (updated June 2007). (756Kb)
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). (296Kb)
Impact - Originally produced by Hepatitis C Victoria in 2000, Impact remains a most popular resource. It provides an easy to understand overview of the virus, treatment, and symptom management. The updated 2008 edition will soon be available.(507Kb)