Hepatitis B Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis at The Doherty Institute in collaboration with ASHM and supported by the Victorian Government.
Introduction
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and the contribution of people with lived experience of hepatitis B. This toolkit offers concise information supplemented with links and resources for further detail, equipping healthcare providers in Victoria with essential tools to effectively care for and manage patients with hepatitis B. This toolkit has been developed for the Victorian context, however is available nationally.
For further hepatitis B education for healthcare workers in Victoria visit VHHITAL – the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning Program.
For an overview of hepatitis B in Victoria see the Victorian hepatitis B plan 2022–2030. General information from the Department of Health is also available here. This is one of seven plans that forms The Victorian sexual and reproductive health and viral hepatitis strategy 2022-30, which is designed to support people to achieve the best possible sexual and reproductive health outcomes and reducing the impact of blood borne viruses (BBV) and sexually transmissible infections (STI) on all Victorians.
The Hepatitis B Toolkit is supported by the Victorian Government.
Implementation Guide
This toolkit is an interactive online resource, structured around the most common questions asked by clinicians caring for people living with hepatitis B. These questions are grouped into nine topics on the homepage, with a list of subtopics in each one. The subtopics are hyperlinked so you can easily navigate the information in each topic.
The toolkit is intended to answer clinicians’ initial queries and briefly explain the next steps. Where relevant, links to extra resources and references are provided under each subtopic.
Community resources for each topic are also available on relevant pages.
What do I need to know about testing for hepatitis B?
What is important to know when providing a diagnosis? What are the next steps?
Management and care of hepatitis B
What do I need to understand about prevention of and vaccination for hepatitis B?
How do I manage liver cancer screening?
What do I need to know about hepatitis B before, during and after pregnancy?
Caring for Aboriginal Victorians
Complex situations for people living with hepatitis B
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources and Further Information
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We recognise, celebrate and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians, as we strive for equity and safety in health care.
In this toolkit, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are referred to as Aboriginal people in recognition that Aboriginal peoples are the original inhabitants of Victoria.
Acknowledgement of Lived Experience
In this toolkit we use de-identified stories of people with hepatitis B to alert the reader to the complexity of the lived experience of people in our health system.
We acknowledge the invaluable perspectives and contributions of people with lived experience of hepatitis B and the impact these have on efforts and advancements within the sector.
We are grateful for the expertise and guidance provided by members of the project Advisory Group, Hepatitis B Voices Australia and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
