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HepLink healthcare worker network
HepLink is a NSW statewide network/interagency comprised of various healthcare and other workers who address issues relating to hepatitis C in their work. The aim of HepLink is to share information, resources and support. It offers:
- professional connectivity
- support
- information sharing
- networking
- a forum to discuss and address issues of common concern
Initially beginning as a support group for workers, HepLink is now an email-based interagency, more than 400 members strong. Members circulate between 5-10 emails per week on hepatitis C related topics. All postings are moderated and approved by the secretariat before posting to ensure relevance to the membership.
In addition to the email list we also hold quarterly forums on key topics related to hepatitis C and identified by members. These usually take place in Sydney at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and are linked by TeleHealth Video Conferencing to rural and regional sites around NSW.
The Hepatitis C Council of NSW acts as the secretariat for the interagency and participates on the steering committee. Membership of HepLink costs nothing and is open to healthcare and other workers who address issues related to hepatitis C in their work.
Upcoming HepLink meetings:
April 28, 2010: Psycho-social support part 2 (post treatment support)
July 22, 2010:
Sept 2010: (date yet to be confirmed)
Nov 9, 2010:
Directions to the Kerry Packer Education Centre venue:
Click here to go to an online PDF guide (opens in new window).
Directions to the Australian Technology Park venue:
Click here to download a map of the venue - 80MB PDF
Subscribe to HepLink
If you want to join HepLink, or for more information about it, please email our HepLink project worker.
Our website is always evolving. If you have ideas or feedback on how we can improve this page, or if you come across errors, please email us by clicking here (don't forget to tell us which page you are providing feedback on).
Stock photos used. People shown may have no actual connection with hepatitis C.
Top image via www.images.google.com
This page was last updated 21 Mar 2010
