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Thomas Tu shares his personal story and the genesis of the forum hepbcommunity.org,

He highlights why a safe, stigma-free space for real support matters.

Sydney Morning Herald has published an article with our board member Lien Tran on Liver cancer and Hepatitis B.

HBVA are hiring a project officer for a funded project to coordinate the community co-design of a nation-wide promotion campaign for hepatitis B.

AHSM is offering Community and Lived Experience Scholarships for those wishing to attend the Viral Hepatitis 2025 conference in Melbourne. The application deadline is 19th February 2025.

HBVA's media release on the reporting surrounding hepatitis B and Nepean Hospital (14/03/2025)

From the 2024 International Hepatitis B virus meeting in Chicago IL, Thomas Tu shares about his experiences as both a Hep B scientist and patient.

A/Prof Thomas Tu is appointed as the WHA WPRO Board Member.

HBVA is now a voting member of the World Hepatitis Alliance.

The HBVA annual report for 2024 has been released.

Board Member A/Prof Thomas Tu was a finalist for the 2024 Sydney Awards.

Board Member Nafisa Yussf was a guest speaker for the podcast, "Matter of Vax" talking about the critical issue of Hepatitis.

Board Members A/Prof Thomas Tu and Lien Tren were panelists for the Tackling Stigma Conferences 2024.

Board Member A/Prof Thomas Tu represented HBVA at the NOhep Medical Visionaries Forum at APASL 2024 in Kyoto

Board Member Thomas Tu presented on the benefits and barriers to achieving functional cure at APASL 2024

Board Members A/Prof Thomas Tu and Lien Tren have both received the Mark Farmer Memorial Award.

HBVA served on the Executive Organising Committee for the ASHM VH2025, held on 7–9 August 2025 in Melbourne. Our engaged board members actively contributed by speaking at multiple sessions—including plenaries and panel discussions—and co-hosting a community meet-up.

For the World Hepatitis Day 2025, HBVA team participated to the Make Vic Hep Free event, joining sector leaders at Parliament House to push for better care for communities affected by hepatitis B.

EVENTS

Upcoming Events

World Hepatitis Summit 2026

Join the World Hepatitis Summit 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand from April 28-302026 under the unifying theme: Elimination for Everyone, Everywhere, Right Now!

Past Events

International HBV Meeting 2024

SEP 11 - 15

The 2024 International HBV Meeting features cutting-edge studies, newly developed technology, joint discussions on the latest therapeutic development on HBV and opportunities to network.

HBVA Volunteer Application

25 AUGUST

Hepatitis B Voices Australia is looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to amplify the voices of people affected by hepatitis B.

Applications close on Sunday, 25 August 2024.

15th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference

AUG 6-8 2025

The Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference is run by ASHM in collaboration with key sector partners as a platform for the dissemination and presentation of new and innovative research findings and better management across the Australasian viral hepatitis sector.

Tackling Stigma Conference

NOV 21 - 22

Tackling Stigma Conference will focus on understanding and addressing stigma, promote conversations and debate regarding systemic and structural issues that contribute to experiences of stigma in health care settings, and discuss novel strategies to overcome stigma as a barrier to health care.

World Hepatitis Day

28 July 2025

World Hepatitis day is recognnized on July 28 each year.

This day as serve as a platform to unite the global community in the fight against viral Hepatitis.

EASL Congress 2024

JUN 6-8

This conference features a diverse range of topics and perspectives that reflect the complexity of liver-related issues. It also provides great opportunities for the liver community to present their research, network and interact face-to-face with the greatest minds in hepatology.

HepBCommunity.org Research Showcase 2024

26 JUNE

We welcome the Hep B researchers to showcase their work to the community and the affected community to learn more about current research on Hep B.

14th Australian Viral Hepatitis Conference

AUG 1-3

The purpose and shared vision of this conference is to eliminate viral hepatitis through collaboration, innovation and commitment.

World Hepatitis Summit 2024

APRIL 9-11

The global community will share and learn about the innovative work being done to increase access to testing, vaccination, and treatment services, tackle stigma and discrimination, advocate and campaign for funding, aiming for viral hepatitis elimination by 2030.

ASHM IHCVHEC 2023

JULY 21-22

This conference will explore and share innovative strategies and approaches. These can be utilised to advance the field and ensure progress towards global elimination of hepatitis B and C.

APASL 2024 Kyoto

MARCH 27-31

This conference will provide a forum for the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge and experience in all aspects of the liver field.

Global Hepatitis Summit

APRIL 25-28 2023

Thomas Tu will be presenting his abstract on HepBCommunity.org: A global online forum dedicated to supporting people with Hepatitis B and bridging the gaps between scientific, clinical and affected communities.

International HBV Meeting 2023

SEPT 19-23

This conference is held to facilitate engagement amongst the hepatitis B affected community and identify the best approaches to fast-track HBV cure and eliminate stigma and discrimination.

Launch of Hepatitis B Voices Australia

NOV 10 2022

Come join us for Hepatitis B Voices Australia's official launch, MC'd by Diana Nguyen (Comedian, writer and creative entrepreneur)!