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Concurrent Session 5C: Spotlight Session - Pathways to Equity: Strengthening Hepatitis Responses Across Communities

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Friday, August 8, 2025
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Ballroom 1

Speaker

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Welcome & Introduction

11:45 AM - 11:50 AM

Biography

Mr George Gurruwiwi
Community Based Researcher
Menzies School of Health Research

Empowering First Nations Leadership in Hepatitis B Research: The Role of the Infectious Diseases Indigenous Reference Group

11:50 AM - 12:40 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Sandra Nelson
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Menzies School Of Health Research

Empowering First Nations Leadership in Hepatitis B Research: The Role of the Infectious Diseases Indigenous Reference Group

11:50 AM - 12:40 PM

Biography

Dr Nicole Allard
Researcher
WHO Collaborating Centre For Viral Hepatitis

The fourth edition of the National guide to preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: updating guidance for the prevention of liver cancer.

11:50 AM - 12:40 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Troy Combo is a senior researcher at the Burnet Institute
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Ms Mikayla Napier
Strategy & Planning Manager
NSW Multicultural HIV & Hepatitis Service Service

Hepatitis B Clinical Concierge Program: A culturally responsive model for improving care

11:50 AM - 12:40 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Mikayla Napier is the Strategy & Planning Manager at the NSW Multicultural HIV & Hepatitis Service. With over 5 years experience in health promotion, she leads strategic and community-driven initiatives addressing HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual health in CALD communities across NSW. Her work focuses on culturally responsive, collaborative programs to improve health equity and inclusion for priority populations.
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Ms Lauren Coelli
HIV and Related Programs Manager
NSW Health

Breaking down silos: A rural collaboration to improve access to HCV testing and treatment

11:50 AM - 12:40 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Lauren Coelli is the HIV and Related Programs Manager for Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local health Districts. She is particularly passionate about increasing access to HIV, blood borne virus, sexual health and abortion services in rural Australia through Nurse-led models of care.
Ms Ariane Boulanger
Government Engagement And Project Lead
LiverWELL

Sector-wide collaboration: Insights from Victoria’s Viral Hepatitis Roundtable

11:50 AM - 12:40 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Ariane is the Government Engagement and Project Lead at LiverWELL. She leads LiverWELL’s advocacy work. Prior to working on the viral hepatitis sector, she worked for Red Cross in community building. She is passionate about building bridges through connecting people with each other.
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Wrap Up

12:40 PM - 12:45 PM

Biography


Chairperson

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Kate Dunn
Assistant Professor
York University

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Alvin Edney
Clinical Govern
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service

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