| World Hepatitis Day & National Awareness Week 2009 |
| Tuesday, 28 April 2009 | |
| Last Updated ( Monday, 18 May 2009 ) | |
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Am I Number 12? [New updates below!] The 2009 National Hepatitis Awareness Week coincides with World Hepatitis Day on May 19th. The concept is designed around the statistic that 1 in 12 people worldwide have viral hepatitis B or C and also to encourage people to question themselves (not others) and to get tested. The objective of this inclusive theme is to combat the stigma often associated with hepatitis B and C by highlighting the extent of hepatitis infection across the world in a memorable way. How can you get involved? National Awareness Week Resources Posters, bookmarks and stickers are available in the lead up to the week and during the National Awareness Campaign. These free resources can be used for distribution or for displays in your organisation or community. Simply use the attached resource form and email or fax back to the Hepatitis Council of Queensland (HCQ) to order what you need. If you require other general resources for National Awareness Week contact the HCQ or use the order forms below. National Awareness Week Resource Order Form Hepatitis Council of Qld Posters - Am I Number 12? National Posters - Am I Number 12? International Posters - Am I Number 12? National Awareness Week Activities You can organise events and activities, and can REGISTER your intended event by contacting Vanessa Soper 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
Several activities are already registered around the state so get involved with something in your local area or put on your own event. Media kits will also be available shortly to support you in your local area. If you are outside of Qld just ring 1300 HEP ABC to be put through to your closest Hepatitis Council for resources and information in your state or territory. So get your resource orders to us now and good luck with your local Awareness Week activities! Queensland Calendar of Events 2009 [UPDATED 8 May!] |
