Last month Hepatitis Queensland welcomed new Project Officer, Alex Morales. Experienced in delivering positive health outcomes, Alex will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of hepatitis projects across the state.

Alex joins us from her former role at the Alcohol and Drug Foundation where she successfully managed programs aimed at reducing alcohol and other drug harms within community and sports settings.

January 2024

I’m excited to be a part of such a wonderful team that is passionate about the work they do. The hepatitis space is something that’s completely new to me, so it’s been fascinating learning things that I had little/no idea about.  

In the past week, I’ve learnt how to use the Point-of-Care machine to test for hepatitis C. It’s been incredibly exciting learning a new skill, and I’m grateful the team offered themselves up as my guinea pigs. 

To me, success is knowing that the work I do is benefitting others and helping them lead a happy and healthy life.

Before joining Hepatitis Queensland, I worked in the drug and alcohol space for two years. I managed programs aimed at reducing alcohol and other drug harms in community and sports settings within the greater Brisbane region. 

I worked in an allergy clinic as a receptionist for a couple years during uni. People really can be allergic to almost anything!

When I’m not working, I’m usually out somewhere eating delicious food with friends or family. I’ve recently gotten into reading and running though, so I do like to cram those in where I can.

I’m inspired by my friends, family and colleagues. I’m lucky to be surrounded by some really hard-working people and they motivate me to strive for the best.

I’m an identical twin!

Determined, optimistic, sassy.