Below are some toolkits and resources to help you to provide care for people with hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
You can also find more information and resources about viral hepatitis on the Hepatitis Australia website.
Toolkits and resources
Hepatitis B resources for health professionals
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Decision Making in Hepatitis B – ASHM Health
A guide designed to support general practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners, and other primary care providers in effectively managing hepatitis B.
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Hepatitis B and Immigration – ASHM Health
This guidance has been developed as a source of information for clinicians to support people living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in the process of applying for a permanent visa.
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B Positive: Hepatitis B Guide for Primary Care – ASHM Health
A website to support primary care providers in the management of hepatitis B.
Hepatitis C resources for health professionals
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Decision Making in Hepatitis C – ASHM Health
A guide designed to support general practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners, and other primary care providers in effectively managing hepatitis C.
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National Hepatitis C Testing Policy Portal – ASHM Health
A concise source of standardised, currently available information to inform those involved in ordering and performing hepatitis C testing.
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Mental Health Worker Information – Hepatitis Australia
A factsheet to support mental health professionals to engage with their clients about hepatitis C
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REACH-C – ASHM Health
All General Practitioners, other Primary Care Physicians and Authorised Nurse Practitioners in Australia can prescribe medication for hepatitis C. Practitioners who are not experienced in hepatitis C treatment are required to consult with an experienced specialist before initiating HCV therapy. The online Reach-C Form provides a time effective option to receive specialist approval within 24 hours.