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@burnetinstitute.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 3:48 AM

Burnet researchers have been awarded almost $925,000 from the Australian CDC to strengthen Australia’s response to hepatitis B and sexually transmissible infections. https://www.burnet.edu.au/news/australian-cdc-grants-for-hepatitis-b-and-sti-research/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic-social

@burnetinstitute.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 11:47 PM

A new synthetic opioid has been detected in Tasmania. Burnet's Dr Amanda Roxburgh told ABC News one of the biggest concerns with novel synthetic opioids is how unpredictable their potency can be. Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-06/synthetic-opioid-health-warning-tasmania/107230508

Image of text. Text is a quote by Dr Amanda Roxburgh. It reads: "There's such a short window of time between someone consuming the substance and overdose, people can overdose and die within minutes."

@beesonmalaria.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 1:13 AMReposted by @burnetinstitute.bsky.social

New paper shows how mRNA #vaccines against #malaria can be designed to generate multi functional antibodies against blood stages of infection
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@burnetinstitute.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 12:27 AM

Congratulations to our Media and Public Relations Lead, Tasha Wibawa, named CPRA's Golden Target Emerging Leader of the Year - Not-for-Profit 🏆 Tasha's work helps our researchers bring trusted expertise into public conversations, while building stronger relationships between Burnet and the media.

@burnetinstitute.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 11:20 PM

Light at the end of the tunnel is a new resource developed by the EC Australia II Work and Development Order Expert Advisory Group, with Burnet Institute.
It helps health services understand how WDOs can support hepatitis C testing, treatment and broader care.
🔗 www.burnet.edu.au/our-work/pro...

Cover of the resource Light at the end of the tunnel. Developed by the EC Australia II Work and Development Order Expert Advisory Group with Burnet Institute, it helps health services understand how WDOs can support hepatitis C testing, treatment and broader care.

@burnetinstitute.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 11:20 PM

WDOs can create another opportunity to connect people with hepatitis C testing, treatment and follow-up care. And that can have a very real impact on both health and financial stress.

Two people talking, with text explaining that unpaid fines and the risk of losing car registration can make it harder to prioritise health. For some people, connecting with hepatitis C treatment can also help reduce their fines.

Graphic explaining that WDO healthcare activities can include hepatitis C testing, treatment and follow-up care. A typical three-month hepatitis C treatment course could allow someone to clear up to $3,000 in fines while being treated and cured.

Graphic showing the impact of Work and Development Orders in New South Wales. Since 2011, more than $429 million in fines-related debt has been cleared, and in 2024 and 2025, 62% of WDOs involved healthcare or treatment.

Healthcare worker preparing a sample in a clinical setting. Quote from a WDO participant: “What started out as a desperate need for a WDO ended up being a life-saving event for me.” The participant was diagnosed with hepatitis C through a WDO, completed treatment and was cured.

@burnetinstitute.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 11:20 PM

Can an unpaid parking fine help someone access hepatitis C treatment? For eligible people, Work and Development Orders (WDOs) can reduce unpaid fines through approved activities, including healthcare and treatment. Here’s how 👇

Image of a car windscreen with a parking ticket on it. Text says: "Can an unpaid parking fine be the ticket to hep C treatment?

Explainer graphic: a Work and Development Order, or WDO, allows eligible people to reduce unpaid fines by taking part in approved activities, including healthcare and treatment. In several states, fines can be reduced by up to $1,000 a month.

@acreme.bsky.social Aug 31, 2026, 4:05 AMReposted by @burnetinstitute.bsky.social

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