Hepatitis Council of QLD

Anita Roddick, hepatitis videos, new Hep B forum, body piercing Hervey Bay, Hep C vaccine?, sector employment.

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C-NETWORK
Hepatitis News Service
12 September 2007
Hepatitis Council of Queensland Inc.
www.hepqld.asn.au

"Dame Anita Roddick dies aged 64"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6988343.stm
 
Anita's article 'Hep C and Me' was published in the HCQ's Autumn issue of the Hep Factor:
http://hepqld.asn.au/content/view/31/111/

Hepatitis Videos Online!
The Hepatitis Council of QLD is making a range of hepatitis c videos available online through YouTube and GoogleVideo. These can be accessed via the HCQ website at http://www.hepqld.asn.au. New videos will be added in the coming weeks.
 
New Hep B Forum!
hep B forum is a new email distribution list that allows subscribers to keep up to date about current events and happenings and to share ideas, exchange opinions, and debate current issues relevant to local and national public health responses to hepatitis B.
hep B forum is hosted by Hepatitis Australia.
To subscribe to hep B forum  visit http://hepbforum.hepatitisaustralia.com and follow the instructions on screen.
 
'Red Hot': Hep C Education Comic [NZ]
http://www.hicksville.co.nz/Red%20Hot%201.htm 
 
 
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Body Piercing Hervey Bay
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/healthieryou/body_piercing.asp
 
HCQ Body-piercing and Tattooing Info
http://hepqld.asn.au/content/view/73/1/

Hep C (Vaccine) hope hovers on the horizon
http://www.biopharma-reporter.com/news/ng.asp?n=79563-novartis-hepatitis-c-vaccine

Immunity to hepatitis C virus infection: Update 2007
http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/abstract_en.asp?f=4807&v=13

"A tiny cut turns into a close call"
http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-practice3sep03,1,5323619.story?coll=la-headlines-health

Hepatitis E In Europe: Are Pigs Or Pork The Problem?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070903205004.htm
 
World Journal of Gastroenterology
September issue full-texts online.
http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/index.jsp

ACT Government tackles HIV, Hep C
http://abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/09/04/2024058.htm

Hepatitis in refugees who settle in Australia
http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200709/18552
 
 

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Does protracted antiviral therapy impact on HCV-related liver cirrhosis progression?
http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/abstract_en.asp?f=4903&v=13

Sorafenib (Nexavar) Demonstrates Promising Results for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hep_c/news/2007/090707_c.html
 
 

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Fined over invisible condom HIV boast
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22371882-5001021,00.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6978421.stm

Investigating PNG's dark Aids secret
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6978421.stm
 

Nevirapine (Viramune) Hypersensitivity Reaction Increases the Risk of Death in HIV/HCV Coinfected Individuals
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hiv_hcv_co_inf/2007/091107_a.html
 

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The heroin trial 10 years on: how politics killed hope [Alex Wodak]
http://www.ffdlr.org.au/commentary/Herointrial10yearson.htm
 
ANCD releases major report on compulsory drug treatment in Australia
http://www.ancd.org.au/media/media111.htm

A peer-education intervention to reduce injection risk behaviors for HIV and hepatitis C virus infection in young injection drug users
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wolterskluwer/aids/toccurrentrss/~3/147899126/abstract.00002030-200709120-00012.htm

Case study: Accessible primary health care—A foundation to improve health outcomes for people who inject drugs
http://www.ijdp.org/article/PIIS0955395906002337/fulltext

International Journal of Drug Policy
Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages 241-332 (August 2007). Full-text online.
http://www.ijdp.org/current

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Programs Manager (0.8-1.0 EFT neg.) Hepatitis C Council of Victoria
A position description is available at www.hepcvic.org.au or call 03 9380 4644. For a confidential discussion about the position please call Helen McNeill on 0414 588 194.

QAHC Receptionist (Cairns)
15hrs per week – based in Cairns
$35,272 to $38,040 (pro-rata). $17.85 to $19.25 (hourly rate).
For a copy of the application package phone (07) 3017 1777, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.qahc.org.au/jobs

Community Sector Development Worker – Townsville region
More info: Lyndall Hulme on (07) 3004 6913
Closing Date: C.O.B. Monday 17th September 2007

Full time 3-year position. Program Coordinator. Strengthening Ethnic Community Associations.
Level 6.1, Social & Community Services (Queensland) Award
Please lodge your application by 5 pm on Friday, September 14, 2007
For more info email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Scarlet Alliance is seeking a Project Officer - 1 day per week for the HIV Positive Needs Analysis Project.
For more information and a link to the application kit - http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/vacancies/
To download the Application kit - http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/library/pospo_0807
Closes 14 September
 
 
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Hepatitis C Awareness Week October 1st-7th 
5 A-Side Street Soccer Tournament
Date: Wednesday 3rd October, 11.30am to 4pm
At: Musgrave Park (near Greek Club)
For more info please ring Gary HTF (07) 3393 2433 or Sharon, Big Issue, (07) 3306 4420.

Drug-use Info/Support Group (Logan QLD)
BBQ provided. 9 Sandra Street, Kingston QLD 4114
Next meeting date to be announced. For more info contact Kylie on 0423493338
This is a peer-based group for anyone interested in receiving up-to-date information on issues surrounding the effects of drug-use.
 
Massage, Reiki, great food, great fun Night D Lite pamper evening at ‘The Training Room' QAHC.
Tue Sep 25 1am - 3am
30 Helen Street, Newstead 4006 QLD Australia
Massage, Reiki, great food, great fun at ‘The Training Room QAHC. 30 Helen St Newstead’. Invite your friends.

Rant n Rave morning tea [informal hep chats] - Hepatitis Council of QLD
Tue, Oct 9, 10am - 12am
30 Herschel Street, Brisbane 4003 QLD Australia
http://www.hepqld.asn.au/contact/

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National Awareness Week October 1-7 2007
Resource Order Form:
http://hepqld.asn.au/images/Media/naw%20resource%20order%20form.doc

National Awareness Week Activities
You can organise events and activities, and can REGISTER your intended event by contacting Jodie Walton at the Hepatitis Council of Queensland. All activities will then be listed on the National Awareness Week Calendar available via the Hepatitis Australia website www.hepatitisaustralia.com Even if you do not want your event listed on the National Calendar please fill in the relevant sections if you are intending on running an event/activity as this will assist us in the evaluation of the campaign.