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Avoid Food And Drinks That Strain Your Liver

The Fatty Liver Diet

Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here. Taking this step shows you’re ready to give your liver the care and support it needs — and that’s something to feel proud of. While fatty liver disease can be a serious condition, the good news is that with some simple lifestyle changes, it’s possible to slow it down… Read more

Are We Missing the Signs of Liver Disease?

Liver disease is on the rise in Australia, with fatty liver disease now affecting up to 1 in 3 adults. Despite its prevalence, many people remain undiagnosed—often until the disease has progressed. One of the most commonly used tests to check liver health is ALT (alanine transaminase). This enzyme is released into the bloodstream when… Read more

We are hiring: Clinical Nurse Specialist: Liver Cancer Tele-Support Service

Liver Foundation is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as we expand our support line for people with primary liver cancer. This innovative nurse-led helpline is part of the Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program (ACNNP), designed to ensure that all people affected by cancer—regardless of tumour type or stage—have access… Read more

Are you at risk of liver cancer?

Did you know hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC primary liver cancer) is one of the only types of cancer that’s becoming more common in Australia? It’s also the fastest-growing cause of cancer death.  Here are the top five risk factors – and what you can do about them.   Do you eat a lot of processed and… Read more

Liver Cancer

Liver cancer develops when cancerous cells form and grow in the liver. Primary liver cancer is when the cancer starts in the liver, although it may spread outside the liver in the advanced stages.  The 2 main types of primary liver cancer are hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Secondary liver cancer is… Read more

Polycystic Liver Disease

Key points Polycystic Liver Disease (PLD) is a rare disease you inherit It can happen by itself, or you might also have polycystic kidney disease Women are more likely to have symptoms If the liver becomes very large and causes symptoms, a liver transplant may be required What is PLD? It is estimated that around… Read more

Liver Lovers are back and swimming to Lake Argyle!

Last year, the Liver Lovers team took on the Port to Pub swim, raising funds for liver health and celebrating 30 years of the Sir Charles Gairdner Liver Transplant Service.  This year, they’re taking on a new challenge – the Lake Argyle Swim. One of the largest open-water swimming events in the Southern Hemisphere, the… Read more

Rebecca’s journey for liver awareness

Rebecca raised $1,691 for Liver Foundation during Liver Awareness Month in October 2024 by walking an impressive 300km to honour her late father, who passed away from liver cancer in 2017. Liver disease has had a significant impact on Rebecca’s family, with her cousin undergoing a liver transplant due to Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC, an… Read more