Liverwell

01/01/2026

Your liver is your body’s largest solid organ and performs over 500 vital functions to keep you healthy!

Your liver is the powerhouse of your body – processing almost everything you eat and drink. It cleans your blood and helps with energy and digestion, fights infection, and gets rid of harmful toxins.

A healthy liver can repair itself and create new healthy liver tissue, which means that even after the indulgence of the festive season, if you take care of your liver, it will regenerate itself back to health! We think that’s worth celebrating.

This January, show your liver some love. Check out our Eating Well Lifestyle Guide for some delicious and simple liver-friendly recipes: https://liverwell.org.au/your-liver/living-well/eating-well/

31/12/2025

A diagnosis of hepatitis can feel isolating and frightening, especially when you are faced with stigma. However, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Our "Be The Change" video features three compelling personal stories that illustrate the impact of stigma on those living with viral hepatitis. By fighting stigma, we can encourage at-risk individuals to seek testing, build a culture of dignity and respect, empower those with hepatitis to pursue treatment and care, and create a more supportive and informed community.

Watch the video and join us in being part of the change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwn6vAAYbB4

09/12/2025

Last Thursday, the 6th viral hepatitis roundtable brought sector professionals together once again to reflect on how far we have come in the past two years. Stronger partnerships, determined advocacy, and exciting developments in the prison and correction space - these are just some of our key wins! The excitement and drive in the room was energising. Momentum is building as we head into 2026, watch this space.

04/12/2025

A BIG Thank-you to our amazing volunteers!

Today is International Volunteer Day, which means it's time to shed some light on the dedication, hard work and selfless contribution that our volunteers bring to LiverWELL. Together you have helped us move toward our goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030, and bringing more attention to metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (fatty liver disease)

Every month, we shine a spotlight on one of our incredible volunteers as our 'Volunteer of the Month', sharing their story, the difference they've made in our organisation, and a bit about their goals and dreams for the future.

You can read our volunteer stories or apply to become a volunteer here: https://liverwell.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/

03/12/2025

Find a liver health or hepatitis testing service near you!

The LiverWELL Hep Services Directory designed to connect people with liver health services, including services for testing and treatment of hepatitis B and C. There are different filters and search options, which can assist you in finding the right service for you.

Our directory is a great way to locate testing, treatment, and support around Victoria. Making services easier to find helps reduce barriers to care and supports global efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis. We welcome feedback on the directory and the services listed!

Visit the directory: https://liverwell.org.au/liver-conditions/hep-services-directory/

02/12/2025

We've Moved!
Visit us at Our Community House, North Melbourne

LiverWELL has said good-bye to our Gracie Street offices this week and we are looking forward to a fresh start at our new location in Our Community House, a co-working space where government, business and the community sector work together.

Our new address is: 552 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051

The new space is in close proximity to our old offices in North Melbourne and 10 minutes from North Melbourne Station. Get directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R1ros8srwu543ta58

01/12/2025

Today is World AIDS Day - a time to reflect on the last four decades of the epidemic, to honour the lives that have been lost and acknowledge the resilience and contribution of people living with HIV.

Some people living with HIV also experience hepatitis B or C. Did you know that some treatments for hepatitis B were developed to treat HIV?

Integrated care matters. Let’s keep working for health equity and access for all.

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Today is World AIDS Day, a time to reflect on the last 4 decades of the epidemic and commemorate the lives of those we have lost 🎗️❤️

It’s also a time to look ahead as a community of advocates, activists, scientists and researchers to talk about the future of HIV, acknowledging that over 40 million people worldwide are living with the virus, we celebrate and honour their resilience and contribution. However, there is still work to do, we must continue to fight for the health equity of all people living with HIV, creating safe spaces where everyone can access support and treatment, making sure NO ONE’s LEFT BEHIND.

You can help contribute this World AIDS Day by:
💙 Donating at lpv.org.au
💙 Sharing our post and talking to people in your circle about HIV

18/11/2025

World Hepatitis Testing Week 2025 is here, and it’s the perfect time to take charge of your liver health. Hepatitis B and C often go unnoticed until serious damage has already occurred, but one simple test could change that.

This week, we’re encouraging you to Test It and Treat It. Call your GP, get tested, and get treated. Early detection can make all the difference and may even prevent serious conditions like liver cancer.

06/11/2025

We’re excited to welcome Melanie Carew as LiverWELL’s new CEO, starting 3 December 2025!

Melanie brings extensive leadership experience across health strategy, research, and public affairs. Her previous roles include CEO of the Cooperative Research Centre for Mental Health and Head of Strategy and Public Affairs at the Florey Institute.

She brings a strong commitment to health equity, community engagement, and evidence-based leadership - and we’re excited for the vision and professionalism she brings to LiverWELL’s next chapter.

Read more about Melanie’s experience and vision for LiverWELL via our linktree in our bio.