Health Consumers Queensland

Health Consumers Queensland Health Consumers Queensland is the peak health consumer organisation representing the interests of Queenslanders.

HCQ is committed to a health system which delivers quality and safe health services providing the right care, at the right time and in the right place. Join HCQ’s Consumer Network: http://hcq.org.au/consumer-network/
• To receive information about important policy, program and service issues which impact on health.
• For opportunities to input into the work of HCQ.
• To provide feedback on important health matters.
• To receive Health Consumers Queensland's e-bulletin.
• To receive emails about consumer representative committees opportunities: being a Consumer Representative is one way for consumers to provide input, from a consumer perspective, into local, state and national health policies, systems, service reforms and initiatives. Consumers who are HCQ Consumer Network members can submit an expression of interest for a particular committee when vacancies arise. Current HCQ Consumer Representative Program vacancies: http://hcq.org.au/current-consumer-representatives-program-vacancies/
• To receive invitations for expressions of interests for specific committees.
• So you may link with other interested health consumers about similar areas of interest and share information, ideas, within an online environment.
• To receive information and invitations to HCQ events and other government and community health event


HCQ's Consumer Representatives Program is an avenue for health services and agencies to request the recruitment of a consumer representative/s to health-related committees, reference groups, advisory bodies, councils, forums etc. Fill in the online request form or phone 07 3316 2999: http://hcq.org.au/consumer-representatives-program/

29/10/2025

⌛CONSUMER OPPORTUNITY LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!
Help shape the future of health education in Queensland
📣Consumer representative wanted to join Nutrition and Dietetics Course Reference Committee
📆Expressions of interest close 5pm Friday 31 October 2025

Central Queensland University (CQU) is currently redesigning a new dietetics course that will be available at the Rockhampton North campus commencing in 2027.

📋To ensure that the consumer voice is heard in the delivery and design of the program, CQU is seeking a consumer representative to join the Nutrition and Dietetics Course Reference Committee which will play a key role in providing expert advice to inform the development of the course, as well as contributing to the ongoing quality management process for the course.

🎓The consumer representative's role will be to provide advice regarding community needs for nutrition and dietetics services and how CQU can best prepare graduates to meet those needs.

📆It is anticipated meetings will be held in December 2025 and February 2026 ahead of the submission of course accreditation documents with Dietitians Australia which are due 1 April 2026.

💲Payment will be offered to the selected consumer representative.

👉For more information and to submit your Expression of interest
https://forms.office.com/r/07BHxnP9G4

📰If you would like to see more opportunities like this one for health consumers in Queensland who are keen to help shape the future of healthcare, education and research, subscribe to the Health Consumers Queensland eAlert newsletter at https://forms.office.com/r/y71rWwi7K9

⏳DON'T MISS the next episode in our Partnering with Purpose webinar series.📆Monday 20 October, 1.00-2.00pm (Brisbane Tim...
13/10/2025

⏳DON'T MISS the next episode in our Partnering with Purpose webinar series.
📆Monday 20 October, 1.00-2.00pm (Brisbane Time) via Zoom.
🔬👥'Engaging Consumers in Research: Bringing Lived Experience to the Lab'

👩‍🦰👱‍♀️Guest speakers: Peta Dampney from Australian Frailty Network and experienced consumer advocate Lesley McGee.

ℹThis session outlines the value and practicalities of genuine consumer-researcher partnerships. Together, we will explore the why and how of good engagement and the benefits for everyone involved, leading to better health outcomes for all Queenslanders.

▶️Click here to join Webinar https://tinyurl.com/3fafru4c
Webinar ID: 850 5468 1248
You do not need a Zoom account to join the session; however, you may be prompted to enter your name and email address to tune in live.

❓Have a question for our speakers? Submit it here before the session so it can be added to the Q&A. https://tinyurl.com/3bzc2dbz

🖥Can’t join us live? The webinar will be recorded and made available to those who register to watch on-demand. A link to access the recording will be sent to you within two weeks after the event.

If you have questions about this webinar, please contact info@hcq.org.au or call (07) 3012 9090.

📢LAST CALL for people with an interest in the future of healthcare in TOOWOOMBA to join Health Consumers Queensland cons...
07/10/2025

📢LAST CALL for people with an interest in the future of healthcare in TOOWOOMBA to join Health Consumers Queensland consumer representative Usma Iftikhar for a cuppa and talk about the health issues that are important to you.
☕If you have had experience with health services in Toowoomba – join Usma at McDonald’s, 825-827 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, TOMORROW Thursday 9 October from 5pm.
ℹ Find out how Health Consumers Queensland supports consumers to have their say and how sharing your experiences can influence better health outcomes for you and others in your community.
👥CONNECT with us over a cuppa and DISCOVER how you can INFLUENCE the future of healthcare in your community.
✅Please RSVP using the QR code below
❤We’d love to meet you.

01/10/2025

Health Consumer Engagement Workshop, Rockhampton
📆Friday 3 October 10.30am- 1.30pm
📍Learning and Development Centre
📍Lecture Room 1, Rockhampton Hospital.

👥THIS FRIDAY (October 3) Health Consumers Queensland and Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) will deliver the CENTRAL QUEENSLAND HEALTH CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP as part of a series of workshops that will inform and shape the next Consumer Engagement Strategy for CQHHS.

📢If you are a current or past member of CQHHS' consumer groups, we would love to see you at the workshop.

✅Please RSVP to CQHHSEDFN@health.qld.gov.au

ℹ️Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/3fs7rna8

☕OUR SHOUT! Last call for people with an interest in the future of healthcare in CAIRNS and COOKTOWN to join Health Cons...
29/09/2025

☕OUR SHOUT! Last call for people with an interest in the future of healthcare in CAIRNS and COOKTOWN to join Health Consumers Queensland for coffee and talk about the health issues that are important to you and your community.

📣If you have had experience with health services in CAIRNS – join us at Guyala Café, TOMORROW Wednesday 1 October 10.30am-12.30pm
📣If you have had experience with health services in COOKTOWN – we will see you at Endeavour Lions Club Hall, THURSDAY 2 October 9.30am-10.30am

ℹ️Find out how Health Consumers Queensland supports consumers to have their say and how sharing your experiences can influence better health outcomes for you and others in your communities.

👥CONNECT with us over coffee and DISCOVER how you can INFLUENCE the future of healthcare in your community.

✅Please RSVP using the QR code below
❤We’d love to meet you.

Call out to people with an interest in the future of healthcare in CAIRNS and COOKTOWN☕Come and join Health Consumers Qu...
24/09/2025

Call out to people with an interest in the future of healthcare in CAIRNS and COOKTOWN
☕Come and join Health Consumers Queensland for coffee and conversation about the health issues that are important to you and your community.

📣Shout out to consumers of the health system and services in Cairns and surrounding neighbourhoods – join us at Guyala Café, Wednesday 1 October 10.30am-12.30pm
📣Shout out to consumers of the health system and services in Cooktown – we will see you at Endeavour Lions Club Hall, Thursday 2 October 9.30am-10.30am

ℹ️Find out how Health Consumers Queensland supports consumers to have their say and how sharing your experiences can influence better health outcomes for you and others in your communities.

👥CONNECT with us over coffee and DISCOVER how you can INFLUENCE the future of healthcare in your community.

✅Please RSVP using the QR code below
❤We’d love to meet you.

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