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
North Canberra Hospital Medication Safety Working Committee
The North Canberra Hospital (NCH) Medication Safety Working Committee works to make sure that a team of different healthcare professionals collaborates to use medications safely, effectively, and efficiently. Their goal is to provide high-quality patient care and to help North Canberra Hospital meet the necessary accreditation standards.
The scope of the committee includes:
- Set up and keep in place systems and procedures to make sure patients can get their medications on time, and that healthcare providers are properly trained to safely prescribe, dispense, and give the right medicines.
- Ensure patients and carers are informed about medications and understand their individual medication needs and associated risks
This opportunity would suit a consumer representative, who can bring their knowledge of relevant consumer issues to the discussions of the committee. The representative will also need to read committee papers before meetings and seek perspectives from peers and networks to inform committee discussions and decisions.
Click here to view the terms of reference.
This committee meets on the second Monday of the month, 2:30-4:30pm. Hybrid format, in-person at NCH and online.
Apply by the 17th of July with the nomination form at the bottom of the page.
National/Interstate Opportunities
None at the present
Other opportunities
None at the present
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
None at present