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.
Join the Consumer Participation Committee
The Consumer Participation Committee (CPC) is an internal HCCA committee of experienced consumer representatives. Its purpose is to advise and oversee the consumer participation work of HCCA, including the consumer representatives’ program.
The CPC is seeking up to two new members. The committee meets monthly (currently on Mondays) for an hour. If you are an active consumer representative (and HCCA member) with a good understanding of this role, and have a little time to spare, please consider submitting an expression of interest to join the CPC.
If this is of interest to you, please contact Av De Vries through [email protected] and he can discuss the opportunity with you and provide guidance on your Expression of Interest.
Please note this opportunity is not reimbursed.
Please express interest by the 14th of August.
ACT Opportunities
Participate in Canberra Health Services Sepsis awareness campaign
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is currently recruiting consumers and carers with lived experience of sepsis, who would like to share their story of sepsis and survivorship for Sepsis Awareness Month in September.
Participants will be invited to talk about:
- Their experience with sepsis and recovery
- The support they received from CHS
- Advice for others in a similar situation
- Any aspects of their care that stood out to them.
You can share your story through email or phone. Your story, along with your photo, will be featured on the CHS Health Hub.
If you are interested in participating, please express your interest by the 16th of August.
For more information or to register your interest, please contact Brennan, CHS Sepsis Care Coordinator, via email at [email protected]
Alternatively reach out to Av through [email protected] for any questions you may have.
National/Interstate Opportunities
None at the present
Other opportunities
Are You an ICU Survivor or a Carer of one?
Have you or someone you care for spent time in the intensive care unit (ICU) on a breathing machine? You may have noticed changes to your voice afterwards (such as hoarseness, weakness, or difficulty speaking) and wondered why.
We are a team of doctors and researchers at The Canberra Hospital studying voice problems after ICU. Our research, called the VOICE Study, has already shown that around 1 in 10 ICU survivors still has significant voice difficulties weeks after leaving hospital, yet this is rarely checked or treated.
We are looking for two consumer or carer representatives to join our research team. This is a paid role ($50 per hour) involving:
- Reviewing plain language participant materials
- Attending quarterly research meetings (online or in person)
- Helping us share our findings with the community
No research experience is needed. Just lived experience and a willingness to make ICU care better for others. This opportunity is open to anyone with relevant experience throughout Australia.
Time commitment: Approximately 6 to 8 hours per year across two years.
Please express interest and any questions to Dr Kiran Gudivada at [email protected] or contact Av at [email protected]
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
None at present