Getting To Know Our Volunteer - Dr. Paridhi Shobhana, a medical graduate preparing for her AMC Clinical Exam, is passionate about public health and reducing stigma around hepatitis B. Multilingual and compassionate, she brings heart and dedication to HBVA. We’re proud to have her in the family 💚

Getting to Know Our Volunteer – Adi Acting Hepatitis B Program Manager at ASHM and Volunteer Coordinator at HBVA, Adi brings passion, leadership, and warmth. Known as “Adi-min” for her organisation skills, she loves Pilates, crochet, and believes true success is built on meaningful relationships. 💚

Getting to Know Our Volunteer – Adi Acting Hepatitis B Program Manager at ASHM and Volunteer Coordinator at HBVA, Adi brings passion, leadership, and warmth. Known as “Adi-min” for her organisation skills, she loves Pilates, crochet, and believes true success is built on meaningful relationships. 💚

That’s a wrap on #VH25! Lien Tran closed with: “Hepatitis B isn’t an individual issue, it’s a family business.” 💛 Huge thanks to peer community leaders Su Wang, John Gobeil, Sione Crawford & co-convenors ProfBenCowie & AlisaPedrana for centring lived experience. #HepatitisFree2030 #Viralhepatitis

Day 3 of #VH25 — Huge thanks to @HepatitisAus & @ASHMMedia for “Elimination Means Everyone.” Nafisa Yussf led a powerful convo on a culturally safe, peer-led #HepatitisB response:
Top takeaways? * Community ownership * Real community engagement * Safe space * Peer leadership and education

Day 2 of #VH2025 spotlighted bold advocacy & lived experience—chaired by legends Thomas Tu & Sione Crawford with Su Wang, Nafisa Yussf, Harm Reduction Victoria, Peer Based Harm Reduction WA, Hep QLD & Liverwell. Big congrats to Meantepy Hoeung, winner of the Levinia Crooks Emerging Leader Award! 👏

Don't miss out our peer/lived-living experience led and supported sessions at the Conference today, Thursday, peer power! 💜✊️ @aivl.bsky.social @hrvic @hepbvoicesau.bsky.social

Don't miss out our peer/lived-living experience led and supported sessions at the Conference today, peer power! 💜✊️ @aivl.bsky.social @hrvic @hepbvoicesau.bsky.social

Nafisa and Thomas, incredible multicultural peer leader from our peer-led peak partner, @hepbvoicesau.bsky.social, ensuring strong voices and visibility of their community at the Viral Hepatitis Conference in Melbourne! #peerpower #peerleadership #multiculturalhealth #hepB

Shoutout to our very own @ThomasTu for hand-turning our HBVA award platters from Aussie spotted gum, charred with #yakisugi—a Japanese method making wood tougher, like our communities.🔥 We thank the Parramatta District Men’s Shed for helping us bring these to life! 💚 #HBVA

Day 1 highlights from #VH25🌟 We kicked off with a powerful community panel and celebrated the winners of the HBVA Awards - Prof Ben Cowie, Adi Mondel and ASHM for their strong community-driven leadership in hepatitis B💚

As part of the Executive Organising Committee for ASHM #VH2025, we’d love to connect in Naarm next week! Our team Thomas Tu, Lien Tran and Nafisa Yussf will be speaking at the following sessions! #VH2025 #HepatitisB #CommunityVoices #HealthEquity #Naarm

🚨 We’re hiring! Hepatitis B Voices Australia seeks a Project Officer to drive a national, culturally tailored hepatitis B campaign. Passionate about health equity & community-led change? Apply now! 📄 www.hepbvoices.au/_files/ugd/3... #JobAlert #PublicHealth

Meet Dr Kim Ngo, Board Member at Hep B Voices Australia. A medical doctor in mental health, Kim brings clinical insight and lived experience to improve care for people with hepatitis B. She loves guitars, jackfruit, and weekend sleep-ins. 💚 #Gettoknowourboard #HBVA

📣 At the Make Vic Hep Free event yesterday for #WorldHepatitisDay2025, we joined sector leaders at Parliament House to push for better care for communities affected by hepatitis B. Let’s make Victoria hep B free — together. 💪🏽 #VicHepFree #HepatitisB #WorldHepatitisDay

It’s a day to shine a light on hepatitis💚✨ Landmarks across Australia will glow green to raise awareness about hepatitis testing, prevention & support. Show care to loved ones with hepatitis B & take action: worldhepatitisday.org.au/australia_glows_green #WorldHepatitisDay #AustraliaGlowsGreen

Breastfeeding is safe for mothers with hepatitis B. There’s no evidence of transmission through breast milk. With proper birth-dose vaccination, babies are protected. Breastfeeding offers important health benefits for both mother and baby. #HepatitisBawareness #Breastfeeding

Meet Thomas Tu - Co- Founder, Director, Vice-chair and Secretary. A molecular #biologist leading a research team dedicated to new ways to diagnose, understand, and cure hepatitis B. Motivated by bridging research with actual problems experienced by the affected community. #Gettoknowourboard #HBVA

The Liver is your body’s silent powerhouse it filters toxins, stores energy, and supports your immune system. Hepatitis B can lead to chronic liver damage, cancer, and failure. Knowing your liver health and hepatitis B status is key to long-term wellbeing. #HepatitisBawareness #Liverhealth

Hep B Free Executive Director Richard So chats with Dr. Thomas Tu, a leading microbiology researcher in hepatology and hep B, and founder of HepBCommunity—a longstanding community forum for others to share their questions and experiences with #hepatitisB 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B8T...

Meet Nafisa Yussf — Co-Founder, Director & Board Chair of HBVA. Nafisa works with the Victorian Government shaping public health policy to build a fairer, healthier future. Driven by a passion for health equity, she co-founded HBVA to uplift voices affected by hep B💚

Support people impacted by hepatitis B. Your donation helps fund programs that amplify lived experiences, improve access to care, and drive change. Together, we can improve health outcomes and create a stronger voice for the community. #Donation #HepatitisB

Is Hepatitis B curable? Hepatitis B can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Antiviral medicine helps protect your liver and lowers the risk of liver cancer. Regular liver checks every 6–12 months are key to staying healthy and living well with hepatitis B. #HepatitisB #Liverhealth

Hepatitis A, B, C & D: What’s the difference? 🦠 A: From food/water. No chronic infection. 🩸 B & C: Spread through blood. B also via sex/childbirth. Both can become chronic. ⚠️ D: Needs hepatitis B to exist. More severe & often chronic. Know your type. Get tested. Take control. #HepatitisB

Think you know hepatitis B? Swipe to learn facts and bust myths. What surprised you? Share below. By sharing truths and experiences, we challenge stigma and support those living with hep B. Let’s build a more informed, compassionate community.

Chronic hepatitis B and C cause around 80% of liver cancer cases worldwide. Early diagnosis saves lives. Ask your doctor for a hepatitis test because liver cancer is preventable with timely care and treatment.

Why get a hepatitis B blood test? It will help you understand if you have the virus, need vaccination, or are already protected. Know your status, protect your health and loved ones. Ask your Doctor for a test today.

Hepatitis B often has no symptoms. The only way to know is with a blood test. Ask your Doctor for a specific test for hepatitis B—it’s not part of standard tests. Early diagnosis saves lives. Don’t wait—get tested today.

Protect your family. Talk to your Doctor and ask for a Hepatitis B blood test today. Early detection can save lives and help you stay healthy. Don’t wait—take control of your health.

Did you know? In 2022, over 200,000 Australians live with chronic hepatitis B, often unaware of their condition. Hepatitis B is preventable through safe and effective vaccination. Early detection and regular healthcare support make a significant difference.

New TWiV video! 🎥 Rich Condit interviews Thomas Tu at the 2024 Hepatitis B Virus Meeting. Thomas shares his journey as a Hep B scientist and patient, addressing stigma, transmission, and the need for testing and research. Watch and join the conversation: youtu.be/5LM8hd_zY-g

Nominate an early-career leader making a difference in the viral #hepatitis sector for the Levinia Crooks Emerging Leader Award 2025. Winners will get a presentation opportunity and registration at #VH2025, ASHM membership, and more. Nominate now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCELA2025

Most people with hepatitis B don’t show any symptoms until the virus has caused liver damage. To protect yourself and those you care about, consult your Doctor and ask for a Hepatitis B blood test. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent long-term complications #HepatitisB #LiverHealth #GetTested

Chronic Hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or failure if untreated. Early diagnosis and regular care are key to prevention. Stay informed. Talk to your doctor today. #HepatitisB #LiverHealth #Prevention #PublicHealth

Exciting news! 🎉 Cancer Council Victoria & partners have launched a media piece for The Doherty’s Viral Hepatitis Mapping Report, featuring our Board Director Lien Tran on The Age's front page! Read more: www.smh.com.au/healthcare/t... #ViralHepatitis #HealthNews #LiverHealth

Chronic Hepatitis B can be asymptomatic for years, but it can reactivate and cause severe issues. Regular check-ups are essential, and vaccination is a key preventive measure. Seek support from health professionals and communities. 💚 #ChronicHepatitisB #HealthAwareness #LiverHealth #StayInformed

Getting tested for Hepatitis B is just another way of loving yourself. Hepatitis B can affect anyone and early detection is a key to staying healthy. Take the first step today by getting tested.💚 #Liverhealth #GetTested #HealthyChoices #CommunitySupport #BreakTheStigma #HepatitisB