Sexual and Reproductive Health and Viral Hepatitis

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Sexual and Reproductive Health is a priority stream within the Grampians Region Population Health Plan 2023 - 2029. Viral hepatitis has been incorporated into this stream of work, in line with the Victorian Government’s Sexual and reproductive health and viral hepatitis strategy 2022-30, which recognises the common element of “treatment as prevention” for viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections.

Sexual and reproductive health and viral hepatitis in the Grampians region 2023-2029

The Grampians Public Health Unit (GPHU) has worked closely with Ballarat Community Health (BCH), Women’s Health Grampians and a broad range of stakeholders, to understand the current sexual and reproductive health landscape in the region- including key strengths and resources, barriers to accessing sexual health care and possible solutions for improving outcomes, with a focus on improving health equity.

The project report Sexual and reproductive health and viral hepatitis in the Grampians region 2023-2029 outlines the methodology and findings of a sexual and reproductive health and viral hepatitis needs assessment of the Grampians region, the processes used to synthesise this information and the resultant project plan for implementation.

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'Sexual Health in the West' is a community of practice for health, social and community organisations working together to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes in the Grampians region.

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September Newsletter

Viral Hepatitis in the Grampians Region

On Thursday 23rd of May 2024, local health professionals and community leaders attended a forum to learn more about viral hepatitis and come together on the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030. A collaboration between LiverWELL Victoria, Ballarat Community Health and the Grampians Public Health Unit, the event was an opportunity to hear from speakers across the sector who either work in the viral hepatitis space or work with priority populations. An interactive workshop with attendees highlighted the challenges, strengths and opportunities for increasing the diagnosis and treatment for people living with viral hepatitis in the Grampians region.

The PHU would like to thank all who attended and those who were able to share their insights. We look forward to continuing to work together to achieve elimination of viral hepatitis in the Grampians region.

Looking to be involved in future Viral Hepatitis or sexual health discussions? Email us at phu@gh.org.au.

For more information, please see Grampians Sexual and Reproductive Health and Viral Hepatitis plan and The Victorian sexual and reproductive health and viral hepatitis strategy 2022-30.

Left to right: Babin Mahat (Multicultural Health & Support Service), Karen Worthington (Ballarat Community Health), Mieken Grant (St Vincent's Melbourne), Ko Yeh Talor (Ararat Rural City Council)

Left to right: Juliana Betts (GPHU), Tamaeka Lakey (Ballarat Community Health), Pearl Prabel (LiverWELL), Naomi White (Western Victoria PHN), Karen Worthington (Ballarat Community Health), Adrian Hubble (LiverWELL)

Karen Worthington (Integrated Hepatitis Nurse)

Left to right: Steven (Guest Speaker), Adrian Hubble (LiverWELL), Elizabeth Birbilis (Department of Health), Juliana Betts (GPHU)

Online Forum 1

Watch below our collaborative forum with Ballarat Community Health, Women's Health Grampians, 1800 My Options, and Sexual Health Victoria, titled 'Sexual Health in the West.' The forum aims to shed light on crucial issues related to sexual and reproductive health within the Grampians region with recent data.

This forum took place via Zoom on December 12th 2023.

The GPHU would like to thank Emily of 1800 My Options and Chrissy from Sexual Health Victoria for their valuable contributions.