What is it?

There has never been a better time to make a noise about hepatitis C. In the 20 years since the hepatitis C virus was identified, the epidemic has not been contained and the hepatitis C burden of disease is ever-expanding. How can we convince our state’s decision-makers that hepatitis C is a serious public health issue which needs action now?

This year, HCCSA looks forward to the release of the long-awaited SA Hepatitis C Action Plan and this will be the first time our state will have its own strategic response to hepatitis C. Arguably the most challenging part is yet to come: implementation!

An estimated 17,000 South Australians have been exposed to hepatitis C and all of these people have family and friends. If all of us in the hepatitis C affected community speak up and let our views be known, we can be pretty noisy.

So how do you make a noise? Remember the three Cs:

  • Connect with others,
  • Challenge ignorance and fear
  • Celebrate strengths and successes.

Let’s not allow another 20 years to go by before the SA Hepatitis C Action Plan is implemented. Connect with someone, challenge their fear and ignorance about hepatitis C (and maybe your own too), and celebrate your strengths and successes.

Need more hepatitis C facts? Call us on 8362 8443 or 1300 437 222. Let us celebrate your strengths and successes by publishing your Make a Noise stories in our magazine and on our website.

Email stories to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or post to PO Box 782, Kent Town, SA 5071.

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