We are proud to bring you the 2021 edition, packed with articles and information on our activities and achievements across the past year, as well as research and news from the sector.
Associate Professor Christy Newman talks about her research, exploring the diverse ways health is practiced today, in the context of changing approaches to relationships, families, and communities, and those living with the social impacts of HIV and viral hepatitis.
Drinking behaviour and why people are drinking less
Dr Amy Pennay speaks about her research into alcohol and how people are choosing to drink less. Amy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University.
Rapid hepatitis C testing campaign hits Regional Victoria
LiverWELL teamed up with Ballarat Community Health and Uniting to hold an information day in Ballarat and Horsham. With healthy food and drink, information and support from staff and brochures, people in the community were encouraged to get tested and treated for hepatitis C. The outreach project is supported by Burnet Institute
City of Dandenong Maternal and Child Health Workshop
Our team delivered a workshop for Maternal and Child Health staff from Dandenong City Council. The workshop focussed on hepatitis B and C for women, pregnancy, and vaccination for mothers and babies.
Inspired by Aboriginal Community in Shepparton
An inspiring Welcome to Country by Uncle Lance kicked off the day at Rumbalara Cooperative, which brought together the local Aboriginal community who had been treated for hepatitis C. Mandy shared her lived experience story, andparticipants reflected about being cured from hepatitis C. These reflections will be used to create a resource to encourage people to access treatment and reduce stigma.
We're Hiring: Digital Communications
LiverWELL is recruiting for our next Digital Communications Officer, to support content generation and raise awareness of the impact of liver disease in our communities.
Come and meet the team at the Lennox Street Market in Richmond this Sunday 12 December from 3-8pm to engage with the Vietnamese community. Join us at the LiverWELL stands for information about liver health and viral hepatitis in Vietnamese and English. There will be activities, Vietnamese food to enjoy and prizes to be won!
Liver organoids research
New research is being led by St Vincent’s Institute aims to develop liver ‘organoids’ which could be used as replacement liver tissue in conditions of liver disease. The research is being led by A/Prof Geraldine Mitchell, Yi-wen Gerrand, Prof Wayne Morrison and LiverWELL Board member, Dr Kiryu Yap.
