World Hepatitis Day, take the next step for your health.

July 23, 2026

Join Hepatitis Australia this World Hepatitis Day for a national webinar to understand how HepLink can support you or your work.

Tuesday 28 July
11:00am-12:00pm AEST
Online, via Zoom

Hear from experts and community partners as they share how HepLink is strengthening national clinical support and delivering targeted outreach initiatives for people affected by hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

This webinar is open to the general public, clinicians, researchers and community partners from across the sector.

Program

Chair: Rachael Thompson, National Programs Manager, Hepatitis Australia

Introduction and Overview of HepLink
Emily Skillin, HepLink Program Manager, Hepatitis Australia
National Clinical Supports
Liz Tehan, Nurse Navigator, Hepatitis Australia
Chris Wallis, Nurse Practitioner, Hepatitis Australia
HepLink Hepatitis B Targeted Outreach Case Study
Hepatitis ACT
HepLink Hepatitis C Targeted Outreach Case Study
Aidee Lopez, Care & Support Officer, NTAHC
Panel Discussion
Chaired by Dr Jacqui Richmond, The Burnet Institute

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