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New study: Recovery from hepatitis C treatment |
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Wednesday, 23 December 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 December 2009 )
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"Presently, about three thousand people commence treatment for hepatitis C infection each year in Australia. However there is very little information in the research literature about the types of issues which people experience in the period following completion of hepatitis C treatment. The implications of either clearing or not clearing hepatitis C in relation to overall quality of life are poorly understood. Given this, the National Centre in HIV Social Research (NCHSR) conducted an interview-based study in 2008 and 2009 which aimed to investigate a range of outcomes from hepatitis C treatments. Specifically, the findings of this study explored (i) the impact of different treatment outcomes on participants’ quality of life; (ii) participants’ perceptions and experiences of post-treatment symptoms; and (iii) participants’ access to post-treatment health services, referral, information and support..."
Excerpt from "Recovery from hepatitis C treatments" (2009) by Max Hopwood at the National Centre in HIV Social Research. Click here to download the full report. |
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C-Network Hepatitis News Alert! 23 November 2009 |
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 December 2009 )
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Click the Play button above to watch 'You Don't Wanna Mess With Me', an animation inspired by street art that uses a hip hop song written and performed by young men in custody, to present hepatitis C info.
Click here to read the latest C-network news alert, which includes:
* Tests clear dental patients of HIV, hepatitis
* New hepatitis C protease inhibitors achieve 80% 'cure' rate in patients with genotype 1 infection
* "Dose of reality in revelations of jail drug use"
* New Hepatitis Council Queensland Factsheet: Centrelink and Job Services Australia
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New Factsheet: Centrelink and Job Services Australia |
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Wednesday, 21 October 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 October 2009 )
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Viral hepatitis and treatment can affect your career, education, relationships and in some cases, ability to care for yourself. Centrelink social workers are able to work with individuals, families and communities to assist in finding solutions during times of major change, such as during loss of income. They can offer short-term counselling and support and give you information on other services in the community such as health, legal services, housing assistance and support groups.
Job Services Australia is a national network of organisations dedicated to helping people find and sustain employment. It works with organisations such as the Disability Employment Service, which offers specialised employment help for people with a disability, injury or illness ...
Click here to read the rest of the factsheet.
You can also order free print copies of this factsheet. |
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HCQ Annual Report 2008 - 2009 |
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Thursday, 15 October 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 October 2009 )
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This Annual Report is for the 14th AGM of the Hepatitis Council of Queensland, concluding a year that has, once again, passed very quickly.
Council has achieved an enormous amount during the year, as is reflected in the content of this report. We have concluded three major projects that contributed to the wellbeing of many people in Queensland whose lives are affected by viral hepatitis. The end of these projects has meant also departure of the project staff; thank you to Kelly Harper, Vanessa Soper, Phil Hogben, Christine Pilgrim and Tanya Zollinger, all of whom have made a difference. Nicky Newley, Nicola Hodge and Shamus Brown also played a significant part in these projects and are still on the scene at Council in different roles. Coping with these departures from the Team has proven to be more difficult than accepting those same new people into the Team environment 18 months ago.
Funding for the future has been uncertain during the year, but has now been resolved, with Queensland Health announcing a 5 year funding term, with some increases. On the other hand, as we all know, operating costs are forever increasing. One increase I am pleased to cope with is the recent increases in Award wages for staff, which have now been awarded for each six months to 2012. Much needed; with recognition appreciated.
We have had a huge response to National Awareness Week advertising and to awareness programs in prisons; the phone calls are increasing, as are visits to the Council website. I take this as a good sign that we are actually making a difference in the level of awareness throughout the community. This Report, as usual, contains loads of data that represent the outcomes achieved. I hope you are able to devote time to reading it again this year, as it conveys the extent to which the staff team supports the membership, and the general public, in providing information and support in the community.
The names of all Council staff are included in this Report and again I applaud and thank them for their efforts over the year. The staff team has again worked long hours all year with an enthusiasm that still amazes me; it is clear that this also amazes others, and is the source of the credibility and respect that greets Council efforts wherever we go. The staff Team can be justifiably proud of their achievements for the people we support.
Membership numbers have increased and we continue to enjoy excellent relationships with other agencies in the hepatitis sector. We also continue to enjoy success in our collaborative work arrangements. The Board members are dedicated volunteers and I thank them for the support I have received throughout the year.
My thanks to all of you who have contributed to the work of Council. Your efforts are valued and very much appreciated.
The year has been a good one for Council, and I am sure that the next will be even better.
Clint Ferndale
CEO
Click here to download the Annual Report. (9.17MB PDF)
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C-Network Hepatitis News Alert! 1 October 2009 |
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 October 2009 )
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Click the Play button above to watch 'Maceon's Hep C introduction', produced by the Hepatitis Council of NSW.
Click here to read the latest C-network news alert, which includes:
* Aussies aid Hepatitis C 'breakthrough'
* Patient risk after medical equipment bungle [NSW]
* HIV vaccine breakthrough 'gives hope'
* "Community consulted for the first time on attitudes towards drugs"
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C-Network Hepatitis News Alert! 10 September 2009 |
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 October 2009 )
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Click the Play button above to hear about a rare domino liver transplant procedure in the United States. A 24-year-old woman was cured of her rare disease by receiving a liver from a deceased donor. Her liver was then transplanted into a man with haemophilia, hepatitis C and liver cirhhosis.
Click here to read the latest C-network news alert, which includes:
* Hep Factor Newsletter Published! Volume 2 August
* National Haemophilia Foundation Australia newsletter available
* Prison inmate suing for damages after acquiring hepatitis C
* Flu vaccination plan poses blood-borne-virus infection risk
* Major alert over weight loss drug Xenical - liver problems
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Hep Factor Vol2 August 2009 |
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Monday, 18 May 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 December 2009 )
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Contents  COVER STORY: Feel sick as a dog? 10 ways to fight fatigue and nausea
SUPPORT GROUPS UNDERCOVER TREATMENT INDIGENOUS HEALTH PROMOTION PROJECT NATIONAL AWARENESS WEEK WRAP-UP QLD MY LIVER DONOR FEEL SICK AS A DOG? FIGHT FATIGUE & NAUSEA CONFERENCES GREEK TRAGEDY OF OUR TIMES WORD FIND PUZZLE CONTACTS AND REFERRALS CNETWORK AND ‘ABC OF HEPATITIS ‘ TRAINING PACKAGE Click here to download: The Hep Factor - Volume 2 August 2009 (3.2MB PDF) If you live in QLD or are a member of the Hepatitis Council of QLD, the Hep Factor can be ordered for free via our Resource Order Form. Please contact us if you wish to confirm that you are already on our distribution list to receive copies. To reduce environmental impact and our printing and postage costs, we appreciate it if you just use/circulate electronic copies of the Hep Factor wherever possible. Thank you.  |
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C-Network Hepatitis News Alert! 19 August 2009 |
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 August 2009 )
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Click the Play button above to watch part 1 of a raw and confronting personal insight into a family's battle with addiction. Parts 2-5 are also available on YouTube. The impact of heroin withdrawal reported at the end of the documentary is not common and should not be viewed as a reason to avoid treatment altogether. For information on local detox, contact Queensland Injectors Health Network or ATODS.
Click here to read the latest C-network news alert, which includes:
* New Hep C treatments in development
* Does your doctor judge you based on your colour or weight?
* Free education and training available
* Great new hep C resources
* Study: Doubling NSP coverage in Australia can halve incidents of Hep C each year
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C-Network Hepatitis News Alert! 10 July 2009 |
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 10 July 2009 )
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Click the Play button above watch an educational animation about liver health and disease prevention. Click here to read the latest C-network news alert, which includes:
* Kids with hepatitis go without treatment
* Hospital employee swapped painkillers with used syringes
* GP's and Drug Company Influence
* New Hep C treatments in development
* Upcoming events
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C-Network Hepatitis News Alert! 19 June 2009 |
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 10 July 2009 )
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Click the Play button above to listen to Topper Headon, drummer from 'The Clash' describe hep C treatment or click here to read the latest C-network news alert, which includes:
* Hep C Youtube videos
* New FDA Warnings: Drugs that can cause liver injury
* New Hep C treatments being trialled
* Upcoming events including National Hepatitis Health Promotion Conference and Overdose Awareness Day
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