Overview

This HEPReady AOD - Viral Hepatitis in an AOD context webinar is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Victoria. HepReady training has been tailored specifically to drug and alcohol workers, including dual diagnosis and forensic settings.

Key Objectives of this session will include:

• To help increased awareness of hepatitis B and hepatitis C prevention, testing, vaccination and management.
• Build the capacity of the AOD Workforce around viral hepatitis and to assist in the awareness and appropriate management of these conditions.
• Provide information on pathways to care for AOD workers working with people with viral hepatitis.

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Presenter

Steven Taylor has over 15 years of experience in the social work and community health sectors, working for various organisations in Victoria across areas of homelessness and housing, harm minimisation, case management, outreach, migration support, community development, corrections, youth justice, family support, and advocacy.

Steven is currently the AOD Workforce Training Project Officer for HEPReady, at Hepatitis Victoria.