The Albanese Government is investing in specialised education and training for frontline healthcare workers to support the early identification, management and treatment of chronic liver disease and primary liver cancer.
The government is providing $425,000 to the Liver Foundation to deliver targeted training for nurses and General Practitioners on managing liver disease to help improve patient outcomes.
This includes funding to develop a range of educational resources and accredited training courses for healthcare workers, particularly those in rural and remote areas, where access to specialist services can be limited.
From March to June 2026, the Liver Foundation will deliver a national series of free, face to face 'Frontline Liver Care - Empowering Healthcare Workers' courses across eight regional locations in Australia with a high incidence of liver disease, including:
- Toowoomba, Queensland
- Sale, Victoria
- Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- Mount Gambier, South Australia
- Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland, Western Australia
- Launceston, Tasmania
- Orange, NSW
The courses and other resources were developed in close consultation with key stakeholders, including the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Nursing in line with evidence-based, best-practice guidelines.
The funding has also strengthened support available for people with chronic liver disease and liver cancer through the Liver Foundation's nurse-led support line, which provides information and advice to individuals and their families.
