BLOODY SERIOUS FACTS
Online & Face To Face Hepatitis C Training
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and Harm Reduction Victoria have partnered to provide an interactive workshop on hepatitis C. Learn about prevention, transmission and the latest treatment available. Hear, from lived experience about the impact of living with the virus
Bloody Serious Facts is a hands-on workshop that was developed and is run by healthcare professionals and people with lived experience of Hep C.
This training is suitable for AOD workers, nurses, NSP workers, community health or anyone who works with people who are affected by hepatitis C.
All welcome.
The 2.0 hour session covers:
Back to Basics of Hep C : Testing, Transmission, Diagnoses and Treatment-Everything you wanted to know about this amazingly resilient but treatable virus.
Treatments - Then and Now : Keeping up to date with the direct acting anti virals that are changing people's lives.
The Impact & Meaning of Being Hep C + : An insight into living with Hep C and the treatment journey by a person with lived experience.
A Practical Exercise : The not so obvious risks of transmission during the mixing up and injecting process.
*f2f Training Location:
Harm Reduction Victoria
299-305 Victoria St. Brunswick
Cost: FREE
Places are limited so please register now to secure your spot.
8th APRIL online 10am - 12pm REGISTERAPRIL8
19th MAY f2f* 9:30am - 12:30pm REGISTER MAY19
14th JULY online 10am - 12pm REGISTERJULY14
15th SEPT f2f* 9:30am - 12:30pm REGISTERSEPT15
17th NOV online 10am - 12pm REGISTERNOV17
Please contact janed@hrvic.org.au if you are unsure about your event date or
Be sure that you have booked the correct date for you!
FAQs
Q:
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
A:
For people who need to drive in, there is a small amount of free and paid parking surrounding the HRVic Office however, if you can avoid bringing a car, there is ample public transport options. We are directly across from Brunswick train station and 1 block down from Sydney Rd. trams.
Q:
Could I get something to prove I have completed the training for my work or personal resume, like a certificate?
A:
If you or your work require proof of attendance or completion of the training, please ask Jane prior to the date of your training.
Q:
"My organisation is located in rural Victoria and it's difficult for us to reach the city for the start time or we want to run one of these sessions for more than 10 of our workers at our location, do you do Bloody Serious Facts training on other sites for organisations?"
A:
Just like we do with our communities, we can work with you where you are at! We can travel to you or offer an online option. Email us for details and enquiries at janed@hrvic.org.au or call (03)9329 1500