Consumer Representative Opportunities
We are always looking for new consumer representatives. If you are interested in advocating for a better health system for all, please consider joining HCCA. Please note all HCCA consumer representatives must be members of our organisation and complete consumer representative training.
If you already know the details of the opportunity you want to apply for, you can go directly to the nomination form here.
For help with nominating, call the HCCA office on 62307800 or email [email protected]
HCCA Internal Committees and Opportunities
Sign up to be a Consumer Resource Reviewer!
We are looking for more HCCA members to help us review consumer resources to make sure they are easy to understand and follow. This is a flexible opportunity that you can fit in with your schedule – great for people who are working or studying.
The resources we review come from health services, government and community organisations. They cover a range of different health topics. Most resources are 2-3 pages or 750-1000 words. They are usually for the general public, so we’d love to hear from people who don’t have a lot of health care knowledge.
You do not need to have experience as a consumer representative or know about specific health topics. If you are interested, email [email protected].
Please note this opportunity is not reimbursed.
ACT Opportunities
CHS Pressure Injury Working Group
This working group aims to provide guidance, oversight and monitoring strategies for preventing pressure injuries(PI). Aiming to reduce the Canberra Health Service (CHS) pressure injury Hospital Acquired Complications. Additionally, the working group will oversee the review and implementation of the CHS Pressure Injury Prevention and Management Procedure.
This role is well suited for a representative who can provide input and ideas on practical ways to support risk assessment and early intervention strategies to reduce PI across inpatient settings.
A pressure injury is an area of skin that is red, broken or blistered that can develop on a bony part of the body because of pressure, friction and/or moisture. For more information on pressure injures, please go to the Canberra Health Services website.
This committee meets on a monthly basis and is scheduled to conclude in June 2027. The next meeting is scheduled for 18 November.
Read the Terms of Reference for this committee.
Please apply using the nomination form at the bottom of the page, by the 31st of October.
Clinical Risk and Audit Committee
The primary aim of the Clinical Risk and Audit Committee is to make clear and lasting improvements in the quality of diagnostic imaging and patient care provided by Canberra Imaging Group (CIG). CIG will do this through regular review and assessment of their clinical practices.
The consumer representative will play a key role in ensuring that CIG policies, procedures, quality and safety practices align with both regulatory standards and the needs of CIG patient and healthcare partners.
This opportunity is well-suited for a representative who is confident or willing to develop their skills in system oversight, as well as engaging in discussions concerning system challenges and strengths that affect patient care.
Read the Terms of Reference for this committee, which includes the CIG Consumer induction manual.
This committee meets online quarterly with the next meeting scheduled 2 December, 5:30-7:30pm.
Please apply using the nomination form at the bottom of the page, by the 8th of November.
Consumer, Carer and Community Engagement in Research Sub-Group (C3ER)
Canberra Health Services (CHS) are looking for consumer, carer or community members to join the Consumer, Carer and Community Engagement in Research Sub-Group (C3ER).
This group will provide advice on:
- how people find out about research opportunities,
- how consent is requested,
- how information is written,
- the time and costs involved in taking part,
- how people give feedback or raise a concern, and
- how research results are shared with the community.
CHS is interested in hearing from people who have:
- taken part in research, such as a clinical trial
- supported someone who has participated in research, or
- worked as a consumer or carer partner on a research project team.
Read the Expression of Interest and Terms of Reference for more information.
The C3ER sub-group will meet for 90 minutes online on the fourth Wednesday of the month, expecting to start February 2027.
To submit an Expression of Interest, please send a brief (no more than one page) outlining your interest to Leah Matthews at [email protected] by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
National/Interstate Opportunities
None at the present
Other opportunities
None at the present
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
None at present