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Supporting patients with hepatitis B and hepatitis C 

Primary care clinicians are an important part of the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Timely testing, informed clinical decision-making, and appropriate referral can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce transmission. 

This page brings together a range of practical tools, clinical guidance, and education resources to support primary care providers in delivering best practice care across the patient journey. 

Help your patients take the next step. 

General viral hepatitis support: 

  • HepLink Australia  
    A national support service that can offer real-time advice, guidance during consultations, and help with referral and linkage to viral hepatitis care through their phone line. Call 1800 437 222 

Hepatitis B Resources 

  • Hepatitis B Hub  
    A centralised hub of education, clinical updates, and practical resources for primary care.

  • B Referred 
    Guidance to support clinicians at diagnosis, including next steps, monitoring, and management pathways

 
Hepatitis C Resources 

  • Hepatitis C Telehealth Service 
    A free, nurse-led telehealth service that enables primary care providers to refer patients for hepatitis C treatment, including prescriptions, pathology, and ongoing support through to cure. Patients can also self-refer. 

  • Hepatitis C Learning Hub 
    Evidence-based education and tools to support hepatitis C testing, treatment, and cure in primary care.

  • Beyond the C 
    A national initiative supporting general practice to identify people living with hepatitis C and link them to care.

  • REACH-C Form 
    An online pathway enabling GPs and nurse practitioners to receive specialist advice within 24 hours when initiating hepatitis C treatment. 
     

Education and Professional Development 

  • Ask us Anything Series – World Hepatitis Day special events
    Webinar designed to foster reflection, dismantle stigma, and promote more inclusive, person-centred approaches to hepatitis care. (1.5 CPD hours) 

 

Hepatitis Australia 

Hepatitis Australia is the national peak community organisation working to eliminate hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Australia. Hepatitis Australia represents the eight state and territory community hepatitis organisations and advocates for the rights, health, and dignity of people affected by viral hepatitis. 

HepLink Australia 

HepLink Australia is the national ‘front door’ to viral hepatitis support, treatment, and care. It offers a free and confidential pathway to trusted information and services for people living with viral hepatitis, those newly diagnosed, healthcare professionals, and community workers. 

HepLink connects individuals and providers with the right services, supports informed decision-making, and helps guide each step of the viral hepatitis care journey. 

ASHM 

ASHM is the peak organisation for health workers and medical professionals who work in HIV, blood borne viruses (BBVs), and sexual and reproductive health (SRH). 

ASHM draws on its experience and expertise to support the health workforce and to contribute to the sector, domestically and internationally. ASHM is a professional, not-for-profit, member-based organisation. It supports its members, sector partners and collaborators to generate knowledge and action in clinical management and research, education, policy and advocacy in Australasia.