Hepatitis C Testing, Treatment 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.
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (PBHR WA) is a peer-based organisation that provides health and harm reduction services for people who use drugs.
PBHR WA’s health clinics provide free testing and peer support and education for hepatitis C.
They also provide outreach services for hepatitis C, 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:
10am – 5pm – Monday to Friday
1pm – 4pm – Saturday and Sunday
Closed Public Holidays
Bunbury Location: 97 Spencer Street, (entry via Rose Street), Bunbury 6230
Phone: (08) 9791 6699
Days/times:
10am – 3pm – Monday to Friday
Closed Public Holidays
HepatitisWA
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: 9am – 5pm – Monday to Friday
Closed Weekends and Public Holidays
HepLink Hep C Telehealth Appointment
Heplink Australia is a partnership between organisations that raise awareness, provide referrals, and connect people affected by hepatitis to care and support.
Heplink Australia’s Hepatitis C Telehealth Service is a free and available across Australia. All appointments are fully bulk billed through Medicare, and no referral is needed.
Operating hours:
9am-5pm (AEST) – Monday to Friday
Contact for information, support or to book an appointment:
Phone: 1800 437 222
Email: [email protected]
