Hepatitis C testing and support
Despite highly effective treatment being available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme since 2016, many people living with hepatitis C remain untreated.
Some common ways people can get hepatitis C include:
- Tattoo or body piercing done outside a professional studio
- Time in prison
- Injecting drug use
- Partner/s who are at risk of Hep C
If any of these have ever applied, even once, or a long time ago, getting tested for hepatitis C can play an important role in supporting health.
Where to get tested and support for hepatitis C
HepatitisWA
HepatitisWA is a community-based non-profit organisation working together to provide services and empower those affected by and living with hepatitis.
HepatitisWA provides hepatitis C testing and treatment services through The Deen Clinic in Perth. They also provide information and support about bloodborne viruses and free sterile injecting equipment.
Appointments and referrals are not essential.
Perth
Location: 2/34 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge WA 6003
Phone: (08) 9227 9805
Days/times: 9.00am to 5.00pm – Monday to Friday
Closed Weekends and Public Holidays
Peer Based Harm Reduction
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (PBHR WA) is a peer-based non-profit organisation that provides health and harm reduction services for people who use drugs.
PBHR WA’s health clinics in Perth and Bunbury provide free testing and peer support and education for Hepatitis C. They also provide outreach services for hepatitis C testing and treatment support, and postal sterile injecting equipment and naloxone services.
No appointments or referrals are needed. Call to make sure the Nurse is in.
Perth Location: Suite 22, 7 Aberdeen Street, Perth 6000
Phone: (08) 9325 8387
Days/times:
10.00am to 5.00pm – Monday to Friday
1.00pm to 4.00pm – Saturday and Sunday
Closed Public Holiday
Bunbury Location: 97 Spencer Street, (entry via Rose Street), Bunbury 6230
Phone: (08) 9791 6699
Days/times:
10.00am to 3.00pm – Monday to Friday
Closed Public Holidays
