Concurrent Session 1A: On the Ground: Navigating viral hepatitis in primary care
Tracks
Track 1
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
| 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Orion |
Details
This interactive panel session will bring together General Practitioners with experience in hepatitis B and hepatitis C care to share practical insights into integrating viral hepatitis testing and management into everyday primary care practice. Through real-world examples, and various models of care, speakers will explore how testing, diagnosis, linkage to care and ongoing management can be streamlined within routine consultations and existing workflows. The session aims to build confidence among healthcare workers by demonstrating that viral hepatitis testing and care can be delivered simply, effectively and feasibly across a range of primary care settings. Attendees will gain practical strategies, lessons learned and implementation tips that can support greater uptake of testing and improve access to care within their own services.
Speaker
Ms Issy Purcell
Program Manager - Hepatitis B
ASHM Health
Introduction and Session Overview
3:45 PM - 3:50 PMBiography
Isabelle is a Program Manager with the Hepatitis B team at ASHM. Isabelle is passionate about equitable and safe access to care for all members of the community. Isabelle has a range of experience working in community health and health promotion including education, policy and advocacy and research.
Mrs Mel Rhagnath
Program Manager
Ashm
Introduction and Session Overview
3:45 PM - 3:50 PMBiography
Dr Orlaith Reid
General Practitioner
The Deen Clinic, HepatitisWA
Panellist 1
3:50 PM - 4:00 PMBiography
Orlaith is a GP working at The Deen Clinic, Hepatitis WA. She has a strong focus on viral hepatitis and supporting marginalised populations with a focus on primary care. She is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based healthcare, and improving access to screening and treatment, and advocating for equitable health outcomes. She is an avid beekeeper.
Dr Leela Arthur
General Practitioner
Inala Primary Care
Panellist 2
4:00 PM - 4:10 PMBiography
Dr Daniel Wong
GP
Cohealth
Panellist 3
4:10 PM - 4:20 PMBiography
Dr Jessamy Stirling
GP
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
Panellist 4
4:20 PM - 4:30 PMBiography
Jessamy is a GP working at the Aboriginal Medical Service Derbarl Yerrigan in Perth. She has an interest in viral hepatitis and has helped improve care options, such as through an MDT with a tertiary hepatology team.
VH2026
Q&A and Panel Discussion
4:30 PM - 5:15 PMBiography
Chairperson
Issy Purcell
Program Manager - Hepatitis B
ASHM Health
Mel Rhagnath
Program Manager
Ashm
