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who can help you manage and treat your hepatitis B or hepatitis c?
iF you have been diagnosed with hepatitis B or hepatitis C you NEED appropriate monitoring, management and treatment to protect your health and in particular your liver health.
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In Australia hepatitis B or hepatitis C can be managed with the help of the following professionals: • All GPs can diagnose hepatitis B or hepatitis C through simple specific blood tests: o They can order blood tests, ultrasounds and Fibroscans and do follow up monitoring for hepatitis B if you do not have significant health problems related to the hepatitis B or if you do not have damage to the liver. o GPs can also prescribe medications to CURE hepatitis C. • Some GPs with advanced training in hepatitis B can prescribe medications for hepatitis B – but if you have damage to (cirrhosis) of the liver or a co-infection with hepatitis C or HIV, the GP will refer you to a Specialist. • Nurse Practitioners (NP) (with advanced training in viral hepatitis): either in hospitals or in community clinics can care for and prescribe medications for you for hepatitis B or hepatitis C. But if you have damage to (cirrhosis) of the liver, or a co-infection with hepatitis C or HIV, the NP will refer you to A Specialist. • For a list of GPs or Nurse Practitioners who can prescribe medications for hepatitis B go to https://www.ashm.org.au/ PrescriberListing/
If you have significant damage to your liver such as liver cirrhosis, other significant conditions (such as an acute hepatitis B infection, are pregnant, immunocompromised, have a liver cancer or if you have hepatitis C and have received treatment in the past, or if you have a coinfection (if you are infected with another blood borne infection) you will need to be referred to a specialist for further management and care.
Once referred, it may be some time before you see the specialist. It is therefore most important to remember that you should still see your GP for your liver health if you are awaiting an appointment to be seen. If there are any changes to your general health or if the GP is concerned about your health they will contact the Specialist to discuss appropriate management or to arrange an earlier appointment.
sPECiAlists iNCluDE:
o Liver specialists, infectious diseases specialists and some gastroenterologists provide care for patients with significant illness related to their hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
o These specialists can work either in Public or Private Hospitals, or Private Practices. Many specialists work across all three settings. o When the specialist is working in Private Hospitals or Private Practices there will be fees payable at each appointment. o Care provided by a Specialist in a Public Hospital is provided at no cost to you if have a Medicare Card. If you do not have a Medicare Card, there will be fees to be paid before you are seen.
The most important thing to remember is to continue to see your GP and if you become very unwell seek care as soon as possible either at your GP or the emergency department of your nearest hospital.
For more information about hepatitis B or hepatitis C please visit the ECCQ webpage at www.eccq.com.au/bbv for information in your language. you can also contact ECCQ at referrals@ eccq.com.au or call (07) 38449166.
if you live in Cairns, you can also contact:
HiV, Viral Hepatitis, sexual Health Coordinator
Cairns sexual Health service 381 sheridan st, Cairns North, QlD, 4870
Phone: 4226 4769

Hepatitis, HiV/AiDs and sexual Health Program Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ)
How to Prevent hair-fall during winter
Nimisha Modi
Hetvi Hair & Beauty 0412350013
HEy Girls, looking for a treatment that works without the side-effects of chemicals or medications? You should try these home remedies. According to hair experts, losing 50-100 strands of hair every day is fairly normal. It is only a cause of concern when you lose more than that. But you can stop hair fall in its tracks with these simple home remedies.
COCONut
This ingredient has several benefits for your hair. Not only does it promote hair growth, but also conditions it. It has essential fats, minerals and proteins which reduce hair breakage and is also rich in potassium and iron. You can use coconut oil or milk to prevent hair fall. Warm a bit of coconut oil and massage it from your hair root to tip. Wash after one hour. Or, grate a coconut and squeeze out its milk by mixing in a little water. Apply it on the area where you notice thinning or balding. Let it stay overnight and wash off the next morning.
HENNA
It is mostly used as a natural hair colour or conditioner, but henna has properties that can strengthen your hair from the root. If you combine it with other ingredients, it makes for a better hair pack.
Take 250 ml of mustard oil in a tin can and add 60g of washed and dried henna leaves. Now boil the mixture the leaves should burn and then filter the oil. Massage your scalp with it on a regular basis and store the rest in an airtight bottle. You can make another henna pack by mixing dry henna powder with curd. Apply it on scalp and hair and wash off after one hour.
AMlA Or iNDiAN GOOsEBErry

hibiscus nourishes hair, prevents premature greying, treats dandruff and also controls hair fall. Crush a few flowers and mix sesame or coconut oil to make a thin paste. Apply on the scalp and hair and leave it on for a few hours. Rinse off with cold water using a mild shampoo.
For people suffering from hair fall, amla or the Indian gooseberry is a blessing. It is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants that can reverse hair loss if it is in its initial stage. Use either amla juice or powder and mix it with lemon juice. Apply it and leave it on for at least 2 hours. Rinse your hair gently using lukewarm water.
FENuGrEEK sEEDs
Use Fenugreek - the age-old remedy for hair growth. Fenugreek has been used to treat hair fall since ages in many parts of the world. Even you can use this spice for growing hair.
Soak the 2-3 tablespoons fenugreek seeds in the water for 24 hours. Strain and use the water to rinse hair. Do not immediately was hair with normal water. Let this water be there for at least 3 hours. Then, wash your hair with lukewarm water (never use hot water on your hair) Repeat this daily for at a month to see your hair gaining strength and volume. Fenugreek can also be used to make a hair mask for growing hair faster. cider vinegar has many benefits for your hair. It stimulates the hair follicles and help them grow faster. It also cleanses scalp apart from maintaining the pH balance of hair which accelerates their growth. You just have to use this vinegar as an after-wash rinse.
Add apple cider vinegar with water and use it as a final rinse for your hair each time you shampoo your hair. Although it has a mild smell that doesn’t bother anyone too much yet if you want your hair smell good even when they grow with apple cider vinegar, just add a couple of drops of some essential oil (such as lavender oil) to your mixture of water and vinegar.
These are easy and effective methods to help avoid hair loss. Treat your hair well now and you hopefully won’t be bald before you reach fifty. Pick a treatment that works for your hair. Have a great day.
Planting the seeds for growth- indy’s disability support story
MOViNG from India and becoming a disability support worker wasn’t where Indy expected he’d end up. But after jobs in horticulture and then in the police force, he realised it was exactly where he was supposed to be.
While it might seem an unexpected career path, Indy says his previous work experience has led him to where he is now.
“In horticulture, I was working in disability residential accommodation and recovery places, which is when I realised how important it is for people to have greenery around them. I regularly met people with disability there,” he says.
“Then, the police force. It was a big change but something I always wanted to try. I worked there for five years, and again had many interactions with people with disability. I wanted to try and understand and help them as much as I could, but it was hard to provide support in that role.”
It was then that Indy decided disability support was what he wanted to do. He started studying community services through TAFE.
“I was studying full time while working part time in the police force. I really enjoyed the course and started working in the care and support sector so I could get a feel for what it involved,” says Indy.
While he was studying, Indy found work supporting a person with disability who lived nearby. He jumped at the opportunity to gain experience while studying.
“This person had had a stroke and needed support to look after their health. It was a really eye-opening time for me – that you could be supporting anyone, from any walk of life,” says Indy.
That work took Indy somewhere he didn’t imagine a role in support would – overseas.
“My client told me he was going on a trip with his family and he wanted to bring me along. We went to the Pacific Islands in Tonga – I would never have gone there on my own, it was amazing,” he says.
“When I was getting into the care and support sector, I saw job ads talking about how you could travel but I didn’t really think it would happen. I couldn’t believe it!”
Indy has now been working in the care and support sector for a couple of years. He’s just started in a coordinator role, which means he looks after the rostering of disability support workers to people with disability.
“Some people with disability require two support staff, some from morning to night, while others need sleepover staff – so there are lots of things you need to consider,” says Indy.
“Then if there aren’t support staff available, or if someone can’t get to a shift for whatever reason, I jump in and do the shifts so I’m still getting that face-to-face time with people with disability,” he says.
It’s a varied, dynamic role. One that offers Indy a clear path forward.
“I see myself moving up to become a client services manager, then a senior client services manager. At one point I thought it might be a good idea to start my own business in the care and support sector, but who knows?” he says.
“I’m planning on going on to do a Diploma of Community Services after my certificate to keep on learning. The organisation I’m working with really values growth and helps you with further study if you want it.”
For a career like Indy’s, where you’ll continue to grow and be supported while making a genuine difference, consider working in the care and support sector.

launch of mHfa integrated wellness Hub

ON Friday the 18th of March, the MHFA is proudly announced the launch of our new Integrated Mental Wellness Hub in March. This is the result of many years of work and community consultations. The MHFA’s Wellness Hub is a comprehensive, fully integrated, multidisciplinary health service for youth, adults, carers, and families to be located at 10 Yarra Street, South Yarra, 3141.
We thank all of our guests, and speakers for making this event so special, particularly Emeritus Professor Bruce Tonge, Minister Michael Sukkar, Georgie Crozier MP, Nina Taylor MP, Dr Katie Allen MP, Andy Meddick MP and Bill Garner. We thank Minister Michael Sukkar, and Emeritus Professor Bruce Tonge for unveiling the plaque for our facility. We also thank the Late Lesley Patricia Farrant who made establishing the Hub possible. Mental Health Foundation Australia’s wellbeing hub is based upon and inspired by the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Our Hub will provide evidence-based treatment, therapy, and recovery programmes, wellbeing support, inclusive and culturally sensitive education, peer support and self-help enhancement, care planning and linkage to community services and supports as well as telehealth and digital delivery services. Our services will be provided at a nominal cost allowing those who typically cannot afford traditional psychological services to receive the support they final years of study such as Provisional Psychologists and Master of Counselling students to name a few. These students will be overseen by a Supervisory Psychologist.
A key and unique component of the Hub is the Wellness Wheel concept in which multiple service providers including access to other allied health workers, community organisations, job agencies, law firms etc. will come on board to service clients attending the hub as they need - an outcomebased service.
The Foundation is very excited to see this new venture through and to support community members requiring assistance, particularly following the challenges posed by COVID-19. We anticipate the Hub to be operational by mid-year.
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Participants sought for state-wide coVid-19 vaccine study
PArtiCiPANts are now being invited to take part in a community-based COVID-19 vaccine immune response study run by a collaboration of health and university researchers.
The aim of the Queensland COVID-19 Safety and Efficacy Statewide Study (QoVAX SET Statewide Study) is to better understand the short, medium and long-term impacts of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines in Queensland.
This will include understanding how and why people’s immune system respond differently to COVID-19 vaccines in a Queensland context.
The study is open to Queensland adults who have received two or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the last dose received one to three months ago.
Director of the QoVAX SET Statewide Study, Professor Janet Davies, said research of this nature was a normal part of the vaccine lifecycle.
“Studying immune responses as part of the vaccine lifecycle is a very important process and is consistent with similar studies completed on other vaccines,” Professor Davies said.
“Given this has been the largest coordinated vaccination program both in Queensland and across the world – we want to record and evaluate the immune response and vaccine experience of Queenslanders aged 18 years and over.
“The study will provide us with a clearer picture about what factors - such as our genetic makeup, lifestyle and general health and wellbeing - influence a person’s vaccine response in this real-world situation.
“This information will allow us to better understand how the vaccine may need to evolve to combat new variants and who may need more health care to stay well with COVID-19.”
To participate, eligible Queenslanders will need to complete a consent form and fill out an online questionnaire.
Once consent is given to join the study, participants will complete a survey online. If participants agree to give a blood sample, they will be emailed a pathology request form and asked to go to a participating pathology collection centre for blood samples to be collected.
Participation in the study is free. For more information, visit the QoVAX SET Statewide Study website.
ARIES ( 21ST MARCh TO 20Th APRIL )

In terms of personal and professional results, you are likely to have an average month. The transit of the Sun and Rahu indicates that patience and politeness can result in positive relationships with friends. You would be happy after a small celebration and function with your office colleagues. With Venus's transit, the marriage partnership would strengthen. There would be deep feelings of love between you and your partner, and you are likley to spend a lot of time having fun with someone you adore. This month, an old friend may make you a marriage proposal. You would be effective in government-related jobs, but you must be modest and respectful because the Sun transit indicates that you can become egoistic, leading to unexpected difficulties at work. Miscommunication can result in a problematic situation in the family business. Government assistance may be available for your business. The transit of Jupiter and Venus indicates that you can invest in health insurance this month. A sudden increase in domestic expenses can put a strain on your finances. Students must take a constructive attitude to their study—academic success in a foreign-related field of research. If you were thinking of enrolling in an online course, this month would be ideal for you. You would succeed in fashion and arts-related examinations. Overall, you would be in good health this month due to your daily workout and a balanced diet. Sleeping discomfort may be present this month, so stop using mobile devices excessively and don't neglect your health and diet because the transit of planets indicates that you should focus on your health.
The monthly horoscope predictions indicate that you are likely to be effective in almost every significant area of your life. According to the career horoscope for the month, natives might also launch a project or company this month. For those looking for a love/ life partner, wedding bells may ring for them. People born under this sign who are interested in speculative activities can benefit from this field. In terms of health, natives may be in good spirits this month, with no significant concerns. The monthly Horoscope predicts that your social profile will improve due to your consistent efforts at work. Those preparing for marriage may have to postpone their wedding due to unforeseen circumstances. This month may be good to visit religious sites. Business trips can also be beneficial. You may also get the important call you've been waiting for. Many who enjoy stock trading or gambling have the possibility to make a fortune this week. They should seize any chance they can because it would not come by often. However, exercise caution to avoid being careless. This week, students would graduate with honours. You would be in excellent health this week. All of this would work in your favour, and you would be satisfied with your efforts, which are likely to propel you well ahead. They would be very fortunate and would win whatever they bet on. This week, politicians would be more open to the media. Their community service would put them in contact with the people. Sportspeople may have a fantastic month.
Meditation may provide you with cosmic energy this month, which allows you to achieve your goals. This month, you must balance your energies because you may recieve a heavy workload on personal and professional fronts. There may be unplanned travel related to your company, but you must be aware of any laws or terminology applicable to your business. The transit of Rahu and Sun may cause disagreements with the government, which must be addressed. Creative art or decorationrelated company are likely to achieve success. Many of you who work as independent contractors are expected to benefit as predicted from your clients. You have a good chance of getting married, and the blessings of Jupiter and Venus would be with you. The love relationship would be effective. Many of you who are divorced or single can expect a positive marital partnership outcome. Sun transit in the first half of this month would result in anticipated savings. A get-together with relatives and in-laws would bring joy. There may be good news about your kids, or if you are planning to have children, this month would be beneficial to you. This month, you may benefit from a communication or language course. In a foreign country, the student may achieve the anticipated results. Avoid using mobile devices because the stars say that your sleeping comfort would be disrupted. Children must take good care of their teeth and eyes. Relationships with neighbours and siblings must be maintained because there would be a risk that you may argue with them, causing undue stress.
Don't be embarrassed if you find yourself pulled to someone who was never a person of interest to you. Hope for the best because this could result in a complete transformation in your life. You may have been thinking about changing jobs for a long time. Give it a shot right now; more considerable prospects are on the way for you based on the current position of your sign. This week, you would be relentless and driven in your pursuit of success, guiding you and others around you insane at times. Your mind would be bombarded with novel ideas. What you need now is the backing of your coworkers and the confidence to implement it properly. Your married life can be a constant source of delight and impression, provided you have picked the correct companion. Unwarranted criticism, excessive worry, and fear may limit your sense of freedom and spontaneity. The aloofness of your coworkers would bore you. You require a lot of motivation and encouragement. Support from family and friends would be a blessing for you to build a solid foundation for your future. Obsessive eating and drinking for the sake of escapism can be harmful to your health. Meditation and selfcontrol would allow you to get rid of this condition. Those associated with philanthropic organisations or such businesses would eventually find that the public primarily acknowledges their efforts. Doing good would always result in a worthwhile outcome. Separation from your family would be an unfamiliar sensation for you. Taurus natives would be blessed with new ideas during this month. Ideas to help you advance in your career and even make some extra money. As a result, the profits would be substantial, making you satisfied. It's in the middle of the month. The Jupiter transit is likely to clear up any doubt you have about your career as it may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Also, those of you who have been living in a foreign country should reconsider your employment contracts. Negotiate the best offer possible to stay relevant throughout your career. For natives looking to get married, the month offers several possibilities. This would be a good month for a native student looking to enrol in a foreign university. This is the time when you can quickly gain name and fame as a result of your hard work as they have the advantage of knowledge and planning. The month is ideal for travelling to a foreign country and then applying for entry. Prepare to fly in the middle of the month for access to college and higher education. This would be a month in which a couple in love or who have been dating for a long time will plan something drastic and long-lasting. Marriage is one choice, though the timing may not be favourable in this month. However, the decisions we make now shall have a long-term effect on our lives.
All would appear to be in a state of disarray. You would be asking what went wrong and where it went wrong. Suddenly, much of life's balance would seem to be lost. Sit back, relax, and consider all of the events that led up to it; you would see that it isn't all that awful. Your tenacity and obsession with excellence are likley to propel you for professional success. A balancing act between improving yourself and your relationship and your responsibilities to your community associates or projects is likely to test your boundaries. As a result, your time and effort must be put to good use. Your mind would be bombarded with novel ideas. What you need now is your coworkers' help and the courage to carry it out successfully. Your feminine side, concealed beneath your masculine shell, can attract new friends because your caring and nurturing touch would give them the impression that you are very supportive.
During this month, you may discover new paths to success. Jupiter becomes benevolent to you and all your endeavours, making this a convenient time for you. If you're looking for new work, there's a strong chance you would find one that suits you. However, this may necessitate a significant amount of hard work and effort on your part. This period is likely to present you with numerous opportunities in your professional life. During this month, you may discover new paths to success. Jupiter becomes benevolent to you and all your endeavours, making this a convenient time for you. If you're looking for a new job, there's a strong chance you may find one that suits you. However, this would necessitate a significant amount of hard work and effort on your part. This month may bring present you with numerous opportunities in your professional life. The Sun's transit through Leo would assist you in bringing your thoughts to fruition. If you're unmarried, there's a chance you would fall in love with someone older than you. There is always the chance of a fight in a marriage. It would be best if you made every effort to prevent such disputes. You shall converse with your partner and address such concerns this month.
You can be unwittingly attracted to someone you interact with, daily. It would be best to be wary of the person because your attraction may mislead you to the individual's genuine nature. You rarely give your mind and body a break because work is your primary source of enjoyment. And your efforts may result in the rewards you deserve promptly. You need to go back in time at work or with your lover. A severe crisis is unfolding around you, and while it is grating on your nerves, you may be the only one who appears to be calm and unbiased. A man like you requires a lot of love, affection, and warmth, and this week you may have someone to bounce ideas off of. And you would be successful. Self-indulgence and laziness may prevent you from putting your wit and intelligence to work on the initiatives you take on. Try to interact with your coworkers more and think twice before expressing anything negative about them. You are a pioneer with a mission as a natural leader. You tend to achieve your objectives in uncomplicated ways that do not cause harm to others. Your capacity to be silent, humble, and adaptable when it is not required to express yourself will earn you more respect from others. You can certainly express your philosophical ideas when they are needed. This is an excellent week to chat with your lover and express your true feelings for them. This would be advantageous. You could get a good opportunity related to foreign land this month. Any of you may receive a good job or freelance proposal from a reputable foreign company. The transit of Rahu and Sun indicates that you should exercise cautiously in legal matters and when dealing with the government. There may be an unexpected dispute with a senior or government official. Some of you may be drawn to religious and spiritual work. There may be a trip or travel associated with pastoral work or a sacred place. Those who are single will receive a sudden marriage proposal, and those who are looking for a wife would find their ideal partner, but the transit of Rahu and Sun indicates that you should be careful when committing. Before taking some more action, try to spend quality time together. This month would be crucial in terms of finances for you— chances of making a quick profit on your previous investment. Jupiter's transit can result in significant investments in land or property, but you should seek advice from a financial advisor and obtain proper legal verification. This month would be crucial from a medical standpoint, so don't skip your weekly checkups and stay away from fast food. The Sun's transit may affect your immunity, so be cautious. Students would have to wait a little longer to achieve the desired results in the competitive test. Illusion would be present to help you decide on the best way to proceed with your treatment. Rather than being affected by others, self-analysis may provide guidance.
This month is likely to be much more favourable, and you can anticipate some excellent prospects for advancement in your sector. The duration would also assist you in resolving some outstanding issues in your company, making it easier for you to carry out your plans. Creativity can take centre stage in this amount of time and eventually lead to success. You may not be able to make any progress in terms of financial gains at the start of this month. Finances can be resolved, and you can make significant progress by the middle of this month. Positive vibes would follow, and you would be able to handle your finances more effectively as a result. This month may bring you joy as your beloved begins to develop feelings for you. Make a unique and distinct plan for your future and from the perspective of sharing a long-term relationship with your beloved. The planets are in your favour, and as a result, you and your beloved would share a lot of affection. You may have a strong interest in extracurricular activities, and as a result, your academic performance may suffer to some degree. The planets are likely to throw many challenges in the latter half of this month. Timely guidance can assist you in overcoming difficulties and sailing through successfully. Except for minor stomach-related health issues or seasonal health issues, your robust immune system can help you prevent major health issues this month.
They month may motivate you to work hard and stay on track toward your objectives. April is likely to appear to be a bright one in terms of your financial situation. This month, no major expenses are anticipated, but you would need to keep a close eye on your spending. You are likely to acquire numerous revenue chances from various sources. Students pursuing a degree in the technical or communication fields may make good progress this month. The Lord of the Sign would bless you with sincerity and perseverance. There may no severe health difficulties this month, but you must still take care of yourself. The primary threat to your physical condition would be your emotions, which might manifest as repressed rage and grudges and even develop into a mental syndrome. Because you desire constancy in your actions, you may find it easier to achieve success in the current project you are working on. The new employment may result in a complete alteration in the procedures of your day-to-day existence. It may take some time, but you will quickly acclimate to your new surroundings. This is the month when you intend to team up with colleagues and partners to establish your own business. However, this would not be a straightforward exercise because you would have to work hard to attain the desired results in your approach. The only piece of advice I can give is to avoid hanging out with friends who have a hidden agenda.
CANCER ( 22ND JUNE TO 22ND JULy ) TAURUS ( 21ST APRIL TO 21ST MAy )
LEO ( 23RD JULy TO 22ND AUGUST ) GEMINI ( 22ND MAy TO 21ST JUNE )

vIRGO ( 23RD AUGUST TO 22ND SEPTEMbER )
LIbRA ( 23RD SEPTEMbER TO 22ND OCTObER )
CAPRICORN ( 22ND DECEMbER TO 20Th JANUARy ) SCORPIO ( 23RD OCTObER TO 22ND NOvEMbER )
AqUARIUS ( 21ST JANUARy TO 18Th fEbRUARy ) SAGITTARIUS ( 23RD NOvEMbER TO 21ST DECEMbER )
PISCES ( 19Th fEbRUARy TO 20Th MARCh )
Meditation will provide you with cosmic energy this month, allowing you to achieve your goals. This month, you must manage your energy because you are going to have a heavy workload on personal and professional fronts. There may be unanticipated travelling related to your business, but you must be aware of any restrictions or regulations that apply to your business. The transit of Rahu and Sun can cause disagreements with the government, which must be addressed. Creative art or decoration-related firm are likely to achieve success. Those of you who work as independent contractors would achieve profit as expected from your clients. You have a good chance of getting married, and the graces of Jupiter and Venus may be with you. The love relationship would be successful. Those of you who are divorced or unmarried may have an excellent marriage partnership outcome. Sun transit in the early half of this month may result in anticipated savings. A get-together with family and in-laws is going to be the reason behind your joy. There could be excellent news about your child, or if you are planning to have children, this month would be beneficial to you. This month, you may benefit from a communication or language course. In a distant country, the student would achieve the predicted success. Avoid using technological devices because the stars foretell that your sleeping comfort would be disrupted. Children must take good care of their teeth and eyes. Relationships with neighbours and siblings must be maintained because there is a possibility that you may disagree with them, causing you additional tension.