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Cure hep C with pills in 8 - 12 weeks

Treatment has changed and is easier than it’s ever been before. All it takes is one to three pills a day for 8-12 weeks to live free of hep C. Treatment has way less side effects, you can take the treatment again if you get hep C again (and again and again), and there are no injections. It’s Your Right.

Take the first step, visit or call your nearest support location and talk to a peer today (people who have first-hand experience).

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Here is some information about hep C treatment.

  • Get clear while on gear

    “You don’t have to stop”

    Whether you are currently using, use just occasionally or haven’t used for 10 years, everyone can be treated for hep C. It’s Your Right.

    You don’t need to change your lifestyle. If you are someone who uses drugs, you won’t have to stop to be treated. If you drink alcohol, you don’t have to stop to be treated. If you have liver damage, you can be treated. If you have been treated before, you can be treated again. You can talk to a peer too if you want to know more about what it’s like. Remember when using, wash your hands, use new sterile equipment and don't share a bloody thing!

  • Cure hep C with pills in 8-12 weeks

    “Once a day for 12 weeks”

    All it takes is one to three pills once a day for 8 or 12 weeks and you’re cured. Just pills, no injections, and fewer side effects compared to the previous treatments. Over 95% of people clear hep C with the current treatment. A nurse or doctor can prescribe treatment, and support is available from start to finish. You can get treated as many times as you need. It’s Your Right.

    Check with your local support location to talk about the cure. 

  • Being hep C free can make you feel better

    “You don’t realise how badly it affects you”

    Every person’s experience of treatment is different. Some people feel like they have more energy after being cured. Many people are unaware that hep C can impact their mental health and being cured can help to make them feel better. Others just love not having hep C anymore — no virus in the blood, no risk of liver disease and no risk to others. It’s Your Right.

  • Finger prick testing is now available in some areas

    “Get a finger prick test”

    Testing for hepatitis C is so much better now. If you are worried about being tested for hep C because getting blood taken is hard, then talk to a peer or nurse about different options. It's possible you will not need a full blood 'draw'. They are there to support you. It’s Your Right.

    Finger prick testing is now available in some places. It is easy to do, and you can find out your result quickly usually, in less than an hour. You can get tested at lots of health and community services such as sexual health clinics, doctor’s clinics, and some drug and alcohol services, needle and syringe programs (NSPs) and Aboriginal Medical Services. 

    Talk with your local support location to see where you can get tested and if they have finger prick testing.

  • It's your right to treat hep C every time

    “Clear it, again and again”

    If you have already been cured, it’s important to stay blood-aware, your body doesn’t protect you from a new exposure to hep C (which means another possible infection), so you can get hep C again. The good news is, if you get hep C again, you can be cured again (and again and again) through getting treated again - no problem. Simple as that. It’s good to know that once you are cured, you won’t pass hep C on to anyone else. You’ll be looking after your health and the whole community will benefit. It’s Your Right. 

“You don’t have to stop”

Whether you are currently using, use just occasionally or haven’t used for 10 years, everyone can be treated for hep C. It’s Your Right.

You don’t need to change your lifestyle. If you are someone who uses drugs, you won’t have to stop to be treated. If you drink alcohol, you don’t have to stop to be treated. If you have liver damage, you can be treated. If you have been treated before, you can be treated again. You can talk to a peer too if you want to know more about what it’s like. Remember when using, wash your hands, use new sterile equipment and don't share a bloody thing!

“Once a day for 12 weeks”

All it takes is one to three pills once a day for 8 or 12 weeks and you’re cured. Just pills, no injections, and fewer side effects compared to the previous treatments. Over 95% of people clear hep C with the current treatment. A nurse or doctor can prescribe treatment, and support is available from start to finish. You can get treated as many times as you need. It’s Your Right.

Check with your local support location to talk about the cure. 

“You don’t realise how badly it affects you”

Every person’s experience of treatment is different. Some people feel like they have more energy after being cured. Many people are unaware that hep C can impact their mental health and being cured can help to make them feel better. Others just love not having hep C anymore — no virus in the blood, no risk of liver disease and no risk to others. It’s Your Right.

“Get a finger prick test”

Testing for hepatitis C is so much better now. If you are worried about being tested for hep C because getting blood taken is hard, then talk to a peer or nurse about different options. It's possible you will not need a full blood 'draw'. They are there to support you. It’s Your Right.

Finger prick testing is now available in some places. It is easy to do, and you can find out your result quickly usually, in less than an hour. You can get tested at lots of health and community services such as sexual health clinics, doctor’s clinics, and some drug and alcohol services, needle and syringe programs (NSPs) and Aboriginal Medical Services. 

Talk with your local support location to see where you can get tested and if they have finger prick testing.

“Clear it, again and again”

If you have already been cured, it’s important to stay blood-aware, your body doesn’t protect you from a new exposure to hep C (which means another possible infection), so you can get hep C again. The good news is, if you get hep C again, you can be cured again (and again and again) through getting treated again - no problem. Simple as that. It’s good to know that once you are cured, you won’t pass hep C on to anyone else. You’ll be looking after your health and the whole community will benefit. It’s Your Right. 

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If you are ready for hep C treatment or you just want some advice about safer injecting practices. Visit or call your nearest support location for a conversation with people who have experience of living with hep C, being cured and/or personal experience and knowledge around injecting drug use. Here is a list of peer-based organisations who you can speak with. Most of these organisations provide testing and treatment or they can direct you to a place that does. These peer organisations are here for you, and can be trusted to help you get what you need.
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