A new name, the same care.
HepatitisWA and WAAC are joining to become
Here is exactly what it means for you.
Where we’re at
What’s happening
On 1 July 2026, WAAC and HepatitisWA agreed to join forces. Two organisations with the same commitment to fighting stigma, promoting inclusivity and delivering positive health outcomes are now together under one name – thread: community + health.
At the moment we are busy behind the scenes building the full thread experience. We’re targeting early 2027 but you’ll hear the date from us here first.
The practical bit
What’s changing
Right now – nothing.
WAAC and HepatitisWA are still how you find us and how we’ll keep supporting our communities.
Call the same numbers. Walk through the same doors. Everything you rely on stays exactly as it is until we tell you otherwise.
Same doors, same numbers
Find your service
Choose the service you know. We’re still here, exactly where you expect us to be.
Straight answers
FAQs
No jargon. No runaround. Just what you need to know.
A. No. WAAC and HepatitisWA merged as equals to become thread.
A. Nothing. No changes. All services, support, programs and initiatives stay the same.
A. Nothing right now. Keep using the same numbers and the same clinics.
A. We are busy working on a new website and social media channels for thread. We will be in touch when the date is confirmed.
Got a question
about thread?
We’re always happy to talk.
Reach out directly, any time.
Ask us anything
Have more questions not covered above? Reach out and ask us directly, any time.