Is hepatitis sexually transmitted? What is ‘safe’? Who is at risk? These are some fundamental questions affecting almost everyone who lives with viral hepatitis. These resources will help you find out what you need to know, even if you were afraid to ask!
The Facts
Hep C factsheets: sex and transmission
Hepatitis NSW. Sydney, 2023. 3p. factsheet
Information about the general methods of hepatitis C transmission; whether it’s possible that it can be transmitted during sex; how it might affect relationships; safe sex and sexually transmitted diseases; and safe sex info for men who have sex with men.
Hepatitis B and relationships
Hepatitis Australia, Canberra, 2020. 1p. article
Although most people get hepatitis B at birth, it can be transmitted in other ways including sex. This article contains information about how it is spreads, how to communicate your diagnosis to those who may be affected, and how you can keep your partner safe. With reference links to further information.
How to Stay Safe
True or Gammon – STIs with Janty and Jecinta
Aust Dept of Health and Aged Care, Canberra, 2024. Video 6 minutes
Deadly comedian Janty Blair yarns with Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Jecinta from Darwin, NT. In a relaxed and humorous way they shed light on some myths about STIs. Primarily aimed at a female audience.
True or Gammon – STIs with Aaron and Tawhio
Aust Dept of Health and Aged Care, Canberra, 2024. Video 5:30 minutes
Aaron Fa’aoso sits down with deadly Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Tawhio from Tennant Creek, NT. to answer all your ‘burning questions’ about STI’s. This one is aimed primarily at men.
Beforeplay
Aust Govt Dept of Health and Aged Care, Canberra, 2024. Website
Comprehensive information about sexual health for young people in the form of videos, posters, fact sheets and FAQs. The site covers prevention, testing and listings of local services and resources – with a section specifically for First Nations peoples and one with translated materials.
Get tested: Better to know
Aust Federation of AIDS Organisations Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance, Sydney 2022. Website
Sexual health resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with information about common STIs, what to do and where to get tested.
Dating in Australia – sexual health
Family Planning Victoria, 2020. Video 3:12 minutes
How do international students in Australia feel about accessing sexual health services? Family Planning Victoria speaks to young people about how to navigate the health system. Part of a series of 7 videos.
Find a service
Emen8, Australia
Sexual health and wellbeing initiative for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: link goes to the search engine for STI testing sites including those run by peers.
Play safe (safe sex)
NSW Health, Sydney, 2021. Website.
Includes comprehensive information about who should get tested, what testing involves, and how much it might cost. Includes searchable list of where to get tested in all states and territories.
For complete listings of resources available online for this topic, go to the Hepatitis SA Library Catalogue at bit.ly/hepsasex.
Last updated 19 March 2025
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