other organisations and helplines

AIDSline

Telephone counselling and support for people with sexually transmitted diseases

in general.

Mon-Fri: 9am-10pm; Sat-Sun: 9-11am, 6-8pm.

Ph: 1800 133 392 (toll free)

Web: www.aidshep.org.au

Australian Drug Foundation

The ADF delivers information, undertakes community development, researches

priority issues and advocates for change.

Ph: 9278 8100

Web: www.adf.org.au

Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)

AFAO is a non-government organisation representing Australia's

community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO's work includes education, policy,

advocacy and international projects.

Web: www.afao.org.au

Country Awareness Network (Victoria) (CAN)
A rural-based organisation offering advocacy, education, information, referral, support

and a lending library for people living with and/or affected by blood borne

viruses (in particular HIV/AIDS and Hep C) and sexually transmissible infections.

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

34 Myers Street, Bendigo 3550

Ph: 5443 8355

Email: can@can.org.au

Web: www.can.org.au

Hep C Australasia

Online peer support forum.

Web: www.hepcaustralasia.org/

Hepatitis C Council of New South Wales

This is an independent, charitable, community-based membership organisation offering

assistance to people affected by the Hep C in NSW.

Ph: (02) 9332 1853

Web: www.hepatitisc.org.au

Hepatitis C Council of Victoria

The Hepatitis C Council of Victoria publishes a free booklet, Impact - Hepatitis C
Information. Copies can be obtained by contacting the Council directly or

by downloading it from their website.

Suite 5, 200 Sydney Road, Brunswick 3056

Ph: 9380 4644; 1800 703 003 (country callers)

Web: www.hepcvic.org.au

Hepatitis C Helpline

Provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling and support.

Mon-Fri: 9am-10pm; Sat-Sun: 9-11am, 6-8pm

Ph: 1800 800 241 (toll free)

Web: www.aidshep.org.au

HIV, Hepatitis & STI Education + Resource Centre

The Education + Resource Centre (at the Alfred Hospital) has a library of information

for people living with blood borne viruses such as HIV and Hep C. Documents

and fact sheets can be accessed online, or phone the Centre first for opening times.

Ph: 9276 6993

Email: erc@alfred.org.au

Web: www.hivhepsti.info/

Victorian AIDS Council

6 Claremont Street, South Yarra 3141

Ph: 9865 6700; 1800 134 840 (toll free)

Web: www.vicaids.asn.au

See Chapter 6, Drugs, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, for information about the use of alcohol and drugs and dealing with HIV/AIDS and Hep C during pregnancy and breastfeeding.