Nearly 300,000 Australians are at risk of liver cancer from hepatitis B and hepatitis C and many don’t even know it. A simple blood test can change that.
On 28 July, World Hepatitis Day, Hepatitis SA is calling on people to Take the Next Step. It is a reminder to get moving, to seek out testing, treatment and care.
During the WHD campaign, Hepatitis SA will be holding free events to raise awareness including:
Online information sessions
Online information sessions on the ABCs of Hepatitis. These sessions are free and open to all:
- Friday 24 July, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
- Tuesday 28 July, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
- Thursday 4 Aug, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Free drop-in liver scan clinics in shopping centres
Run in partnership with Relationships Australia, clinics will be held at:
- Arndale Shopping Centre (outside BigW)
470 Torrens Rd, Kilkenny
Thursday 23 July, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm - Munno Para Shopping Centre (outside Kmart)
600 Main North Rd,
Thursday 30 July, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Hepatitis C Testing clinics
Clinics will be held at:
- DASSA Central Services
91 Magill Road, Stepney - Murray Bridge Medical Centre
35-37 Adelaide Rd, Murray Bridge
Friday 31 July, Friday 21 August, Friday 18 September, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Bookings are required with relevant services.
Testing by appointment
Conducted at Hepatitis SA office in Hackney. Call us on 1800 437 222 to book an appointment.
To find out more about these events, or if you would like to do an activity at your workplace or with your community, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 1800 437 222.
