Hepatitis Awareness and Support at NTAHC
Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver, primarily caused by viral infections. There are several types of viral hepatitis, most notably Hepatitis A, B, and C. These viruses can lead to severe health problems, including liver disease, liver failure, and liver cancer if left untreated. At NTAHC, we are committed to providing information, testing, and treatment options to support those affected by Hepatitis.
Recently diagnosed with Hepatitis?
Talk to us!
Our Hepatitis team offer free and confidential information & support by phone, email or in person.
NTAHC Alice Springs
Operations Manager
Karen Nicolaysen
What is Hepatitis
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by viruses like Hepatitis A, B, or C. Some types go away on their own, others stay in the body long-term and can cause serious health issues. At NTAHC, we offer free testing, support, and care for people affected by hepatitis in the Northern Territory.
DARWIN HEPATITIS CLINIC
Located at 1 Searcy Street, Darwin City
Regular testing is crucial for early detection and management of Hepatitis. Pop in and see Sal and Nurse Anngie this Thursday!
Visit Us:
- Location: 1 Searcy Street, Darwin City
- Hours: Thursdays, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Medical Check Up
- Fast and free Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- Liver health check ups
Testing and Treatment
- Peer workers available to provide personal support through the testing and treatment process
Transport options
- To assist with transport to and from appointments
Vaccinations
- For Hepatitis A and B
Follow-up Care
- If you test positive, our team provides guidance on the next steps, including monitoring and referral to specialists.
Testing for Hepatitis
NTAHC Alice Springs
At NTAHC Alice Springs, we prioritize your health and well-being. That's why we're excited to offer free Hepatitis C quick tests, available for walk-ins—no appointment is necessary! Whether you have questions or just want to get tested, our friendly team is here to help. Regular testing is crucial for early detection and management of Hepatitis.
Visit Us:
- Location: Shop 3 Reg Harris Lane - Todd Mall
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (please note: we are closed for lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Our quick tests provide results within 1 to 60 minutes, ensuring you receive the information you need without the wait. Plus, your testing experience will remain completely confidential.
Don’t hesitate—take control of your health today! Walk in during our hours, and let us help you with your Hep C testing. Your health matters!
Follow-up Care: If you test positive, our team provides guidance on the next steps, including monitoring and referral to specialists.
Treatment options for Hepatitis
Treatment varies depending on the type of Hepatitis:
- Hepatitis A: Typically self-limiting; vaccination is effective for prevention.
- Hepatitis B: Antiviral medications can help manage the infection and reduce liver damage.
- Hepatitis C: Newer antiviral medications can cure the infection in most cases. NTAC can connect you with resources for affordable treatment options.
HepLink provides confidential, free and localised viral hepatitis information and support services
Available to anyone, anywhere in Northern Territory, Australia, including:
- People living with viral hepatitis including hepatitis B and hepatitis C
- People who have previously had viral hepatitis
- People at risk of viral hepatitis
- Families or friends of a person living with, or at risk of, viral hepatitis
- Health or social service workers
- The general public
Resources
It's Your Right campaign
How you can help!
Help spread the word by sharing It’s Your Right resources through your networks, social media, publications and community or custodial partnerships. Help us promote Hep C awareness, regular testing, safer injecting and treatment. With your support, we can normalise conversations about hepatitis C and make testing and care easier to access for everyone.
- Hepatitis C is spread through blood-to-blood transmission.
- Therefore, practice safe injecting behaviours where possible, use of sterile injecting equipment and don’t share a bloody thing, keep a personal kit to protect you and your community and avoid hepatitis C.
- It is now common to be able to get a finger prick test for hepatitis C test with your drug user representative organisation. Meaning you can avoid veinous puncture.
- Not everyone shows symptoms, so you could have hepatitis C and not know it. That’s why it’s important to make sure you test regularly if you have shared any injecting equipment.
- Love your liver and get a check-up. Hepatitis C effects the liver and can cause damage, even after treatment if the liver disease is sufficiently advanced. Put your mind to rest and get a fibroscan, ultrasound or your LFTs measured.
- Treatment for Hepatitis C is easy. And with early detection you can prevent liver damage.
- It’s your right to treat hepatitis C every time. You have a right to quality health care. And as reinfection is possible with hepatitis C you have a right to have it treated as often as you need.
- Take care of you and your mob. With hepatitis C caring is not sharing injecting equipment. Grab fresh equipment for you and your mob when you go to the NSP. And look after your health and your mobs.
- Live free of hepatitis C. It is no longer the long-term chronic health condition it was under the old medications. Treatment is simple and fast. And you can clear the virus and live hepatitis C free.
- Pills treat hepatitis C in 8-12 weeks. Fast effective treatment without any injections. Since 2016 medications have improved and are now easily tolerated. It’s getting easier all the time.
- Feel deadly. Feel amazing and get rid of the brain fog and fatigue treat hepatitis C.
- Get clear while on the gear. Drug use does not stop you from being treated for hepatitis C. You are eligible for treatment even if you are using drugs.
NTAHC talks about Hepatitis with ABC News
Blogs
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Contact Us
If you have questions or need support regarding Hepatitis, please reach out:
- Phone: 08 8944 7777
- Email: info@ntahc.org.au
