World Hepatitis Day 2025

World Hepatitis Day, held on 28 July 2025 is a chance for us to raise awareness of this health condition. It is estimated that there is currently just under 69,000 people in Australia living with hepatitis C and 19% of these people are unaware they are living with the condition. The WHO global target is hepatitis C elimination by 2030.

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are viruses that cause damage to your liver. They can be chronic, which means you could have them your whole life. Without treatment, they can lead to liver disease or liver cancer. Hepatitis C is easy to test for and treat.

The treatment for hepatitis C is 98% successful and comes with minimal to no side effects.

Ingrid, BCH’s Integrated hepatitis C nurse for Ballarat Community Health will be out and about the region, from Bacchus Marsh to the SA border. She can travel to clients. Ingrid is ready to take on referrals for hepatitis C treatment, or alternatively support GPs and Nurse Practitioners wishing to treat hepatitis C.
Ballarat Community Health have become part of a POCT (point of care testing) research program through the Kirby Institute, this will lead to faster diagnosis and access to treatment. As the machine for POCT is portable Ingrid will be taking it regional.

Ingrid offers hepatitis education sessions to organisations. For more information and to request a call from Ingrid you can fill out the enquiry form at Hepatitis Education.