{"id":8468,"date":"2026-11-04T10:19:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T00:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/?p=8468"},"modified":"2026-11-10T08:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T23:20:27","slug":"palmworkers1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/2026\/11\/palmworkers1\/","title":{"rendered":"Regional Health Outreach Powers Ahead with PALM Workers and Local Pharmacies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Lina Perez<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">Following an initial session to connect with workers from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmscheme.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific Australia Labour Mobility<\/a> (PALM) scheme, the national hepatitis telehealth service <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heplink.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HepLink Australia<\/a>&#8216;s community outreach program in South Australia is expanding into regional SA this spring, bringing vital liver health education directly to local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The successful pilot session was delivered in partnership with The Salvation Army, SHINE SA, Relationships Australia, and the Australian Refugee Association and the same partnership approach was adopted in reaching out to regional centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af3dd9db2117&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af3dd9db2117\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1053\" height=\"660\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-03-1108050.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-03-1108050.png 1053w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-03-1108050-600x376.png 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-03-1108050-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-03-1108050-768x481.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1053px) 100vw, 1053px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme allows Australian businesses to hire workers from nine Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste when there are not enough local workers available. (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmscheme.gov.au\/\">https:\/\/www.palmscheme.gov.au\/<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, by pairing culturally-tailored community sessions with direct engagement with frontline pharmacists, the goal is clear: ensure mobile workforce and regional communities have direct access to culturally safe information, viral hepatitis awareness, and clear pathways to care through HepLink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning and Connection in Port Augusta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens when community organisations, local government, employers, and health educators join forces? A great evening of learning and connection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 14 October, following coordination between Hepatitis SA, The Salvation Army, local Approved Employers: Career Employment Group, Inc. and Blu By Adcorp, and the Port Augusta Council, Hepatitis SA-HepLink Australia hosted an after-hours <em>Liver Health &amp; Blood-Borne Viruses<\/em> session in Port Augusta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af3dd9db288e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af3dd9db288e\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"435\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-20261014_194056-palmworkekrs1-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-20261014_194056-palmworkekrs1-web.jpg 706w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-20261014_194056-palmworkekrs1-web-600x370.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-20261014_194056-palmworkekrs1-web-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Group photo at the session in the Salvation Army Office where 70 PALM workers gathered for an interactive evening on liver health and viral hepatitis awareness.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The response exceeded all expectations, with 70 PALM workers attending from six island nations and territories: Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than the usual &#8216;lecture&#8217;, the session was designed to be highly interactive so as to bridge language and cultural barriers. From movement icebreakers and trivia to lively &#8220;Yes\/No&#8221; quiz games with prizes, energy remained high throughout the evening. Key topics covered included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Liver function and the ABCs of viral hepatitis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevention, vaccination, testing, and treatment options for Hepatitis B and cure for Hepatitis C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overcoming stigma, discrimination, and understanding safe disclosure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af3dd9db31d1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af3dd9db31d1\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-20261014_190252-palmworkers1-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-20261014_190252-palmworkers1-web.jpg 580w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-20261014_190252-palmworkers1-web-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>PALM workers in Port Augusta engaging in icebreaker activities<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strengthening Regional Pharmacy Frontlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While in Port Augusta and Whyalla, Hepatitis SA-HepLink Australia also focused on empowering local healthcare providers by visiting community pharmacies to deliver the <em>Hepatitis C Pharmacist Support Toolkit<\/em> developed by HepLink Australia and the Burnet Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecting directly with local pharmacists, helps build stronger referral networks and ensuring primary health workers are equipped to support clients seeking Hepatitis C testing or treatment pathways in regional hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, key groundwork was laid during a meeting with the Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC) in Whyalla to schedule dedicated multicultural liver health and viral hepatitis community health presentations in early 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interactive Wellness Bingo in Murray Bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The momentum continued back on the road on 23 October, with a <em>Liver Health &amp; Wellness Bingo<\/em> session which we hosted at the AMRC in Murray Bridge alongside Rosa AMRC Community Services Office, Rosa. Thirteen PALM workers from Fiji had a fun and learning-filled evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af3dd9db3a10&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af3dd9db3a10\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"765\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-IMG_20261023_194130462_HDR-palmworkers1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-IMG_20261023_194130462_HDR-palmworkers1.jpg 536w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/un-hepsa-IMG_20261023_194130462_HDR-palmworkers1-300x428.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>PALM workers from Fiji at the Australian Migrant Resource Centre in Murray Bridge playing liver health bingo<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bingo format created a relaxed, open environment to address sensitive topics such as safe sex, transmission risks, hepatitis B management and treatment, and the cure for hepatitis C. Participants actively engaged with the content, with many taking photos of presentation slides to share directly with family members and peers back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead\u2014Limestone Coast in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These regional sessions have highlighted a strong appetite for engaging, accessible health information across South Australia. Building on this success, Hepatitis SA\u2013HepLink Australia is preparing for its next regional trip to the Limestone Coast in December 2026, where we look forward to continuing our interactive community education, multicultural outreach, and pharmacy partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a successful pilot session with PALM workers, Hepatitis SA-HepLink Australia has moved into regional South 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