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Self-management

Useful tools to improve your quality of life

If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease (or know someone who has) the news can be overwhelming. But there are some really great resources available to step you through understanding the possible impacts on your life, and how to deal with them in a positive way.

The following publications, videos, apps and websites offer information for, and by, people who are affected by liver disease. They include general information about your liver, how to stay healthy, how to organise health appointments, and some personal insights into living with a health issue.

These resources, and more, are also available via our online catalogue – click on the green ‘search our catalogue’ link at the top of the library home page (hepatitissa. asn.au/library) and click on ‘Browse topics’ > ‘Australian Community Resources’.

The LiverWELL app

LiverWELL (Hepatitis Victoria), Melbourne, 2021. Online App. liverwell.org.au/get-the-app

Free phone app designed to • create reminders for medications • schedule your upcoming medical appointments • add your test results • keep your liver health notes all in one place • deliver up-to-date information about liver health news • provide links to self-management guides on eating, drinking, exercise and feeling well. Available in Arabic, Burmese, Simplified Chinese, English, Thai and Vietnamese.

HepSAY (blog)

Hepatitis SA. Adelaide. Webpages. hepatitissa.asn.au/blog

Hepatitis and liver health news and views from SA including healthy living tips, specific dietary advice, transmission information, treatment and testing updates, services available, personal stories etc.

Liver smart

Hepatitis Queensland, Brisbane 2021. 1 min. Video plus webpage hepqld.asn.au/liver-smart

Anyone can get liver disease and most people do not know they have it. This short video lists the risk factors and the simple lifestyle behaviours that can reduce the risk of serious liver disease. The webpage includes links to further information and directories.

Share your story (blog)

Hepatitis Australia, Canberra. Webpages. bit.ly/3zcRQsz

A selection of personal stories from people in Australia who have been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C. They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

Healthy living guide for the Aboriginal community. Helping you care for your liver and your mob

Hepatitis Victoria, Melbourne, 2020. 12p. bit.ly/3lrsvq1

Information about: eating well, getting active, feeling well, being drink aware and helping you to care for yourself and your mob. With links to more resources for each of these issues.

A guide to hepatitis B: testing, treatment and staying healthy

Hepatitis Australia, Canberra, 2020. 1: 50 min video; 8p. booklet bit.ly/3CiC812

To help understand the process (and results) of being tested for hepatitis B to living well with chronic (life-long) HBV. Designed to help people who are at risk of, or have been recently diagnosed with HBV. Available in Chinese, English, Italian, Khmer and Vietnamese.

Mindfully

Aust Broadcasting Corporation, Sydney, 2020. 5 sound files ab.co/3kgAsyQ

Sydney Swans legend Brett Kirk teams up with the experts in Mindfulness, Smiling Mind, to show you how you can use mindfulness in different areas of your life, to find a calmer and happier you. Focusing on relaxation in the time of COVID-19

Love Your Liver: Nyuntumpa alu wiru kanyinma

Hepatitis SA & Aboriginal Health Council of SA, Adelaide, 2014. 16p bit.ly/3lsCqLZ

A bi-lingual (Pitjantjatjara and English) step by step guide on hepatitis B and liver health: what HBV is, how it is (and isn’t) transmitted, treatment, how to live well with it, how it may affect pregnancy, and who you may have to tell. Read-only online, or contact us for hard copies.

Living with advanced liver disease

Hepatitis SA, Adelaide, 2013. 22p. bit.ly/3En67a4

Helpful hints about eating difficulties, low/no salt foods, managing symptoms (itchy skin, confusion etc.), dealing with emotions, and some contacts for transport and support services. NB: some services may not be available due to COVID restriction and/ or other changes.