Hepatitis B is a common and serious liver infection, often acquired early in life and frequently without noticeable symptoms.

Many people are unaware they have the virus, and without testing, it can lead to long-term health complications including liver disease and cancer. Communicating the importance of testing is challenging, particularly for audiences with varied literacy levels or limited access to health information.

The message needs to be clear, accessible and delivered in a way that encourages action without creating fear or stigma.

Educational Animations developed a story-driven song and animation that introduces Hepatitis B in a simple, engaging and memorable way.

The song communicates key ideas through rhythm and repetition — that Hepatitis B is common, often invisible, and that testing is easy, free and important for long-term health.

A spoken explainer component reinforces the message with clear, factual information, including how Hepatitis B is transmitted, the risks of untreated infection, and the availability of testing and treatment.

To ensure accessibility across diverse audiences, the spoken component was produced in nine national and Indigenous languages, allowing the message to be understood and shared within communities.

The project provides an engaging and accessible resource to support Hepatitis B awareness and testing.

By combining music, storytelling and multilingual communication, the animation helps audiences:

• understand what Hepatitis B is and how it affects health

• recognise the importance of testing, even without symptoms

• feel confident accessing testing and treatment services

The use of song makes the message easy to remember, while the language versions support wider reach and community-level understanding.