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.
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HCCA Internal Committees and Opportunities
None at present
ACT Opportunities
Canberra Health Services Policy Document Review Panel
The Policy Review Panel reviews final drafts of policies, procedures and guidelines from any area of Canberra Health Services. Documents may provide guidance to staff on sensitive or higher-risk topics and procedures. Each reviewer is assigned 2-3 documents to review, with the consumer representatives able to choose what they consider most important to review.
This would suit a consumer who enjoys reviewing documents and providing feedback and comments. Panel members do not need to have expertise in the subject matter of the documents, but are there to check that they provide clear, applicable guidance for any staff using them, including people who may be new to their roles. The review panel would like to have multiple consumer representatives sitting on the panel and providing feedback.
When: 4th Wednesday of the month, 1-3pm (Usually one hour, online)
You can read the Terms of Reference for the group here.
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital Comprehensive Care Working Group
The Comprehensive Care Working Group (which focuses on areas like falls, skin and pressure injuries, nutrition and hydration, end-of-life care, and advance care directives) overseas the comprehensive care standard where the main goal is to make sure that important care systems are working well together. This helps improve the safety and quality of care for patients, and ensures that key clinical processes are strong and reliable.
This working group would suit a consumer with knowledge of the Australian healthcare standards, has the time to read through paperwork between meetings, understand the data being presented and feel confident in contributing to the discussion.
When: The 4th Tuesday of every second month. Approximately six meetings year.
You can read the Terms of Reference for the group here.
Closing Date: 1 August
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Committee
The Infection Prevention and Control Committee works to improve patient care and safety by supporting good infection control practices across the hospital. It oversees efforts to meet national health and safety standards and ensures the hospital is continually improving in these areas. The committee also makes sure the hospital meets all necessary requirements for official health accreditation.
This committee would suit a consumer with a knowledge of Standard 3 – Preventing and controlling healthcare associated infections, capacity to contribute to discussion about quality improvement initiatives and bring a consumer voice and perspective to complex discussions.
When: The 1st Tuesday of every second month. Approximately six meeting a year.
You can read the Terms of Reference for the group here.
Closing Date: 1 August
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital Partnering with Consumers Working Group
The Partnering with Consumer Working Group helps make sure that patients are involved in shaping how care is planned and delivered at Calvary Bruce Private Hospital. It focuses on improving safety and quality by listening to patient feedback, encouraging clear communication, and involving consumers at all levels of care. The group also ensures that the hospital’s systems and practices meet national safety standards while staying flexible to support innovation.
This working group will suit a consumer with a strong voice and ability to bring consumer voice and perspective to the discussion.
When: Quarterly, two meetings for the remainder of 2025.
You can read the Terms of Reference for the group here.
Closing Date: 1 August
National/Interstate Opportunities
None at present
Other opportunities
Become a peer facilitator for the “Getting Ready” project
With voluntary assisted dying coming to the ACT later this year, a group of researchers are working with ACT communities to learn more about what education we feel we need when we’re planning end-of-life choices.
These researchers would like to train and pay community representatives to become “peer facilitators” and help their community participate (through surveys and discussions) in the Getting Ready research project. Some communities need extra support to be heard. The researchers are particularly keen to partner with people who identify as a member of communities like:
- People with lived experience* of poverty or financial stress
- People without stable or appropriate housing currently/previously
- People with lived experience of the criminal legal system
- People with lived experience of mental illness
- People with a disability unrelated to a life-limiting illness
- People with lived experience of harmful use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs
- People who identify as LGBTQI+
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
- People with veteran status
- People living in residential aged care or receiving a level 3 or 4 home care package
Read more about this opportunity in the role description. Express your interest in the role using this form. If you have any questions, contact the Getting Ready Research Team: 0435 104 932 or [email protected].
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
None at present