Hepatitis Queensland

What Hepatitis Queensland does

Hepatitis Queensland is a nonprofit community organization founded in 1995 in Brisbane as the Hepatitis C Council of Queensland and later renamed to reflect an inclusive focus on all viral hepatitis. The organization delivers free education, support, and navigation services to Queenslanders affected by or at risk of viral hepatitis and liver disease, with particular emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people in correctional facilities, and health professionals. Core products and services include the HEPnav health services directory, a confidential Infoline (1800 437 753) operating weekdays 9am-5pm, online hepatitis training modules (HepSmart and a GP hepatitis C video series), a 64-resource content library, the Hepatitis Treatment Fund (donation-funded financial assistance for vulnerable Queenslanders), the Hepatitis Risk Quiz (8-question self-assessment), the Strong Liver Strong Mob Indigenous health program, and HepLink Australia for linkage to testing, treatment, and ongoing care. An outreach community nurse program delivers face-to-face and online GP practice support across Queensland, including access to FibroScan machines.

Name

Hepatitis Queensland

Legal name

Hepatitis Queensland

Website

https://hepqld.asn.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hepatitis Queensland is a Brisbane-based nonprofit founded in 1995 that delivers free education, support, and navigation services on viral hepatitis and liver health to Queenslanders, health professionals, Indigenous communities, and correctional populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Hepatology (Viral Hepatitis) (HLAKAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hepatology & Liver Disease (HLAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Hepatitis education services
• Liver health support
• Community health outreach
• Viral hepatitis awareness
• Public health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Coorparoo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations to support the Hepatitis Treatment Fund which provides financial assistance for viral hepatitis testing and treatment for vulnerable Queenslanders.
2. Government Funding: Hepatitis Queensland operates as a registered charity and incorporated body, likely receiving government grants for public health initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hepatitis Queensland is a community organization that provides free statewide education, resources, and support on viral hepatitis and liver health to Queensland residents, their families, and health professionals. Its core deliverables include the HEPnav health services directory, a confidential Infoline telephone support service, online training modules, the Hepatitis Treatment Fund, a Hepatitis Risk Quiz, a 64-item resource library, and targeted programs such as Strong Liver Strong Mob (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) and HepLink Australia.

Product overview

Hepatitis Queensland operates as a community health organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services focused on hepatitis awareness, testing, treatment, and liver health. The core offerings include the HEPnav health services directory (a locator tool for Queensland health services), the Infoline telephone support service, and an online hepatitis training platform. These are complemented by the Hepatitis Treatment Fund (financial assistance for treatment costs), the Hepatitis Risk Quiz (an 8-question self-assessment tool), and a Resource Library of 64 free educational materials. Targeted programs include Strong Liver Strong Mob (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities) and HepLink Australia, alongside outreach nurse support for general practices. Together, these services form a person-centred pathway from education and risk assessment through to testing, treatment, and ongoing liver health management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HEPnav Health Services Directory A Queensland-wide online health services directory and locator tool that helps users find local doctors, pharmacies, and liver health services for testing, treating, and monitoring hepatitis B and C. Targeted at Queensland residents and health professionals.
• Infoline A free, confidential, non-judgemental telephone and online chat support service providing information, support, and referrals for people living with hepatitis or liver conditions, their families, health professionals, and the broader community, available Monday to Friday 9am–5pm via 1800 437 753.
• Online Hepatitis Training A suite of user-friendly online training modules covering hepatitis B and C, including the HepSmart Hepatitis B Training Course and a three-part video series for GPs on treating hepatitis C, designed for community members and professionals working with at-risk populations.
• Hepatitis Treatment Fund A financial assistance program supporting vulnerable Queenslanders living with viral hepatitis who are Medicare eligible but unable to meet the costs of testing and treatment. Funded entirely by donations to Hepatitis Queensland.
• Hepatitis Risk Quiz An interactive 8-question self-assessment tool enabling Queenslanders to evaluate their risk factors for hepatitis B and C in approximately 2 minutes.
• Hepatitis Resource Library A free library of 64 hepatitis and liver health resources including fact sheets, infographics, posters, booklets, manuals, videos, and webinars, covering hepatitis A, B, and C, liver health, liver disease, and workplace-related hepatitis information.
• General Practice Support (Outreach Nurse Program) An outreach community nurse program providing staff education, health promotion resources, patient support, and access to FibroScan machines for general practices, aimed at building workforce capacity to find and treat viral hepatitis patients in primary care settings.
• Strong Liver Strong Mob A targeted program and set of resources aimed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to raise awareness of hepatitis risk, testing, and liver health, delivered in partnership with Aboriginal Medical Services.
• HepLink Australia A program linking individuals to hepatitis testing, treatment, and ongoing care across Queensland.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 47,000 Queenslanders living with hepatitis B or C served

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Queensland Hepatitis B Alliance (QHBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2021Established in November 2021 as the first meeting of the Queensland Hepatitis B Alliance, bringing together stakeholders to improve Queensland's response to hepatitis B elimination.
• Hepatitis AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHepatitis Queensland is a member of Hepatitis Australia, the national peak body representing people living with or at risk of viral hepatitis. This partnership enables coordination of national hepatitis awareness campaigns and policy advocacy.
• World Hepatitis AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHepatitis Queensland is a member of the World Hepatitis Alliance, a global umbrella organization working to eliminate viral hepatitis. This connection aligns Queensland efforts with global hepatitis elimination goals and World Hepatitis Day initiatives.
• Queensland HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Queensland Government health department for initiatives including the HEAT project supporting GP hepatitis C treatment education and liver health programs.
• Aboriginal Medical ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with Aboriginal Medical Services across Queensland to deliver culturally appropriate hepatitis B education and care, particularly through the Strong Liver Strong Mob program targeting Indigenous communities.
• Correctional FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Queensland prison correctional facilities to deliver hepatitis C point-of-care testing blitzes and treatment programs, addressing the high prevalence of hepatitis C in prison populations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Queensland Positive People: Queensland peer-led community organization supporting people living with HIV and related conditions, including hepatitis C co-infection. Directly comparable peer-led health navigation and support model.
• LiverWELL (formerly Hepatitis Victoria): Victorian peak body for viral hepatitis and liver disease, offering community education, helpline support, and clinical navigation — a near-identical operating model to Hepatitis Queensland.
• Hepatitis Australia: National peak body for viral hepatitis in Australia, of which Hepatitis Queensland is a member. Operates in the same hepatitis education, advocacy, and policy space, with overlapping mission and audiences.
• Hepatitis NSW: State-based community organization delivering hepatitis education, support, and advocacy in New South Wales. Directly comparable in mission, services, and target populations to Hepatitis Queensland.
• Hepatitis SA: South Australian hepatitis community organization providing education, support, and resources. Comparable in scope, services, and community-led GTM to Hepatitis Queensland.

Regional players

• Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet: National Indigenous-focused health knowledge portal that complements Hepatitis Queensland's Strong Liver Strong Mob program with broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health information.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane: Indigenous community-controlled health service in Queensland delivering culturally appropriate primary care, including hepatitis care. Strong partner/comparable for Hepatitis Queensland's Indigenous outreach model.

Broad incumbents

• Queensland Health: State government health department and primary funder/partner for hepatitis programs in Queensland (e.g., HEAT project). A key counterpart whose priorities directly shape Hepatitis Queensland's operating environment.
• Cancer Council Queensland: Queensland-focused nonprofit addressing liver cancer (a key downstream consequence of viral hepatitis). Comparable in state-level community health mission and donor-supported model.
• ASHM (Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine): Peak health-professional body providing clinical guidelines, training, and policy across viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexual health. Overlaps with Hepatitis Queensland's workforce training and primary-care capacity-building work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hepqld
• Instagraminstagram.com/hepatitisqueensland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hepatitis-queensland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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