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Hepatitis NSW Summit Report Launched
Community report launched: Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and liver health in NSW, what happens next?
How can we make hepatitis and liver health care easier, fairer and more effective for everyone in NSW?
That was the key question explored at the NSW Viral Hepatitis Elimination and Beyond Summit, hosted by Hepatitis NSW in May 2025. The resulting community outcomes report – launched at our 2026 World Hepatitis Day event – brings together the voices of people living with hep B, hep C and liver disease, along with carers, peer workers, community leaders and service providers.
The strongest message from the Summit was clear: everyone should be able to access respectful, affordable and culturally safe care close to where they live, without fear, shame or stigma. Participants highlighted ongoing barriers including cost, racism, language barriers, transport difficulties, lack of Medicare access and services that can be difficult to navigate.
The report emphasises that hep B requires greater attention, with more testing, ongoing monitoring and support to prevent liver cancer and other serious health outcomes. It also calls for renewed efforts to maintain momentum towards hep C elimination through prevention, testing, treatment and peer-led support.
A recurring theme throughout the report is the importance of community leadership. Peer workers, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, multicultural services and people with lived experience are recognised as essential partners in creating services that people trust and use.
The report concludes with a hopeful message: NSW already has the knowledge, tools and community leadership needed to improve hepatitis and liver health outcomes. The challenge now is turning these recommendations into practical, funded action so that more people can access care, stay healthy and prevent liver disease. Download the report here
