Hepatitis Council of QLD

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Hepatitis News Service
28  September 2007
Hepatitis Council of Queensland Inc.
www.hepqld.asn.au

NEW WINTER ISSUE OF "THE HEP FACTOR" NEWSLETTER
SPECIAL EDITION: Alternative & Complementary Therapies
Topics include: Acupuncture, meditation, CH100, liver-cleansing diets and herbal teas, rescue remedy, coffee, milk thistle, Reiki, essential Oils, Mic's Story Part 2.
Download:
http://hepqld.asn.au/content/view/78/111/
 
HEPATITIS - NATIONAL AWARENESS WEEK: OCTOBER 1-7
Resource Order Form:
http://hepqld.asn.au/images/Media/naw%20resource%20order%20form.doc
Activities in QLD:
http://www.hepatitisaustralia.com/events_projects/aw_activities.html#QLD
Information and media releases:
http://hepqld.asn.au/content/view/77/98/
 
World Hepatitis Day
Humorous animation and flash game
http://www.hepatitisday.info/index.php

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      LIVING WITH HEP C
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What Baby Boomers, Seniors Need to Know About Hepatitis C
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/384012/what_baby_boomers_seniors_need_to_know.html
 
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      TREATMENT & TESTING
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Telaprevir for Hepatitis C Treatment
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2007/HJR-4.17.html#1
 
Long-term Complications after HCV Clearance
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2007/HJR-4.17.html#3
 
The University Of Nottingham In The British Midlands Announces Development Of Possible Hepatitis C Vaccine
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2007/NewsRev-223.html#_The_University_Of
 
Genetic "Signature" Predicts Cirrhosis
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2007/HJR-4.17.html#4

NM Hepatitis C program wins international competition
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2007/NewsRev-223.html#_NM_Hepatitis_C
 

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     DRUGS & ALCOHOL
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Zero Tolerance on Drugs is Ill-informed - Anex Media Release
http://www.accessibility.com.au/news/zero-tolerance-on-drugs-is-illinformed
 
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     HIV & HEP C CO-INFECTION
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HIV rise blamed on belief in cure
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7007859.stm
Young think HIV is curable - expert
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uklatest/story/0,,-6940666,00.html

League players spread HIV message in PNG
http://www.theage.com.au/news/World/League-players-spread-HIV-message-in-PNG/2007/09/22/1189881818949.html
 
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     SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
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Social Policy Project Officer  (QLD) -  Multicultural Focus
http://www.qcoss.org.au/Article.aspx?type=job&id=3260
Closing Date: C.O.B. Monday 8th October 2007
 
Hepatitis C Council of Victoria. Statewide Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Worker (1). (Full time)
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.
Email applications to: Helen McNeill, Chief Executive Officer at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by 5pm on Wednesday 3 October
 
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     QLD  EVENTS
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Symposium: Hepatitis C: "The Challenge and Response" ... exploring prevention, treatment and discrimination.
Invitation for GP's, Nurses and Allied Health Professional to attend a symposium...
Date: Thursday 4 October - National Hepatitis C Awareness Week
Venue: "Skills Development Centre", Seminar Room 1. Block 6, Level 5, Royal Brisbane Hospital
Time: 12 noon for a 1.00pm start (lunch included). Concludes at 5.00pm.
More info and RSVP at:
http://hepqld.asn.au/images/News/hepcaware%20sympos.pdf
 

National Awareness Week 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.
 
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/
 

"from GO to WHOA": Psychostimulant Training Program for Health Professionals
12th October. 9.00 to 5.00. Edward Miller Room, 4th floor Biala. 270 Roma Street,Brisbane
30th October. 9.00 to 5.00. ADFQ. 3rd floor of 133 Leichhardt Street. Spring Hill. Brisbane
http://www.turningpoint.org.au/e&t/Go_to_Whoa.htm
 
Lighthouse Workshops
Workshops in October, November, December
Strengths-Approach
http://www.lighthouseresources.com.au/
 
Queensland Health - Population Health Scholarship Programme
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/orh/scholarships/pophlth/pophlth.asp
Queensland Health is offering a Population Health Scholarship Programme for the first time in 2008.
This exciting opportunity is available to four students wishing to undertake undergraduate (excluding first year enrolments) or post-graduate Population Health programmes.  Each scholarship will be provided for a period of up to two years.
 
Launch of National Awareness Week - 1 October
The 2007 campaign will focus on the question 'What do you know about hepatitis C?' The theme of 'learning the facts' about hep C encourages discussion to the wider community. With sub-themes surrounding prevention; treatment and discrimination. This October 1st to 7th 2007, we encourage all Australians to learn the facts about the virus that affects Australians from all walks of life.
Description: Launch of National Awareness Week Karen Struthers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health, to officiate at the launch; GP shared care resource kit launched; several community stalls and activities available.
When: Mon 1 Oct, 11am - 2.30pm (photo opportunities interviews with positive speakers at 12.30pm)
Where: Queens Park Brisbane
For more information contact Jodie Walton on 3238 5701 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
HEPATITIS - NATIONAL AWARENESS WEEK: OCTOBER 1-7
Resource Order Form:
http://hepqld.asn.au/images/Media/naw%20resource%20order%20form.doc
Activities in QLD:
http://www.hepatitisaustralia.com/events_projects/aw_activities.html#QLD
Information and media releases:
http://hepqld.asn.au/content/view/77/98/
 
 
 
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