Our Mission

Vision

Optimum health and well being of people affected by hepatitis C and an end to the epidemic in the South Australian community.

Mission

To lead the community response to hepatitis C in South Australia in meeting the needs of people affected by hepatitis C and preventing transmission.

Values

  • Participation of people affected by hepatitis C.
  • Respect for diversity and the context of people’s lives.
  • Partnership approach with all stakeholders, including funders, workforces, individuals and communities affected by hepatitis C.
  • Creative and innovative practice based on evidence.
  • Culturally appropriate service delivery.
  • An organisational environment where continual learning and quality improvement is fostered, and decision-making is transparent and accountable

Guiding Principles

  • Health Promotion
  • Harm Reduction
  • Access and Equity

Services

The Hepatitis C Council of South Australia provides education, information, support and referral services on all aspects of hepatitis C.

Target Groups – (for HCCSA services)

1. People affected by hepatitis C (includes those with or at risk of hepatitis C.)

2. A focus on the hepatitis C priority population groups:

- People who inject drugs
- Young people
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- People living in rural and remote areas of South Australia
- People in Correctional Facilities
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people

3. South Australian Health and Community workforce – with a focus on the workforces supporting the hepatitis C priority population groups

4.The broader South Australian community.

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Over the next three years HCCSA will work towards the following outcomes:

1. The South Australian response to hepatitis C is coordinated, adequately resourced and supported by public policy.

2. The South Australian community and its institutions have positive views towards, and are supportive of, people affected by hepatitis C.

3. People affected by hepatitis C are actively involved in the South Australian response to the epidemic.

4. People affected by hepatitis C are provided with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills to enhance their health and well being.

5. South Australian health and community support workforce is knowledgeable and skilled to respond to the needs of people affected by hepatitis C in a coordinated and sustainable manner.

6. In response to the emerging hepatitis B epidemic in South Australia, advocate for a statewide action plan to be implemented and where resources allow, provide services for people affected by hepatitis B.