Better together: Healthcare leaders unite to advance quality use of medicines
5 November 2026
National colloquium reflects on the QUM Alliance’s achievements and explores new ways to translate clinical evidence into better healthcare outcomes. Canberra, 5 November 2026 – Healthcare leaders, researchers, policymakers, and consumer representatives gathered in Canberra yesterday for the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Colloquium, reflecting on progress in improving medicine and diagnostic use across […]MEDIA RELEASE: Consumers must not be left feeling uncertain about access to specialist care
29 October 2026
The Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) is aware of patients being removed from waitlists for specialist care through Canberra Health Services (CHS) via letter. This is part of CHS’ comprehensive review of outpatient services that aim to ensure patients with the greatest need can get specialist care sooner. Demand for these services continues to grow […]Launch of Australia’s first National Health Literacy Framework
22 September 2026
By Lachlan Atyeo, Executive Director On the 1st of September, I had the opportunity to attend the launch of the National Health Literacy Framework at the University of Sydney. Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Rebecca White formally launched the framework. Speakers Anna Flynn, David Follent, Priyanka Rai and Mike Stephens during a panel […]JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT: Palliative Care ACT, Community Options, and Health Care Consumers Association of the ACT
1 September 2026
More than three weeks have passed since Community Options publicly announced it was preparing to close after no funding was identified in the 2026-27 ACT Budget to continue its Community Transition Support Program. It has been considerably longer since the Directorate was first asked to consider how the unique and flexible support model delivered by […]Highlights from the Health and Ageing in Difference Conference 2026
23 July 2026
By Av De Vries, Consumer Representatives Coordinator I was pleased to attend the Health and Ageing in Difference Conference held from 10 to 12 June 2026 at the National Convention Centre. These two conferences were held consecutively, bringing together leaders, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to advance the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people at every […]Community Conversations: Navigating Aged Care in the ACT
30 June 2026
We’ve heard loud and clear from our community: navigating aged care services in the ACT can feel overwhelming and confusing. To help bridge this gap, we recently hosted a Community Conversations event focused on “Navigating Aged Care in the ACT.” The event sold out quickly; highlighting just how strong the need is for clear information, guidance, and […]ACT Budget 2026-27: Has the Government Delivered on Consumer Priorities?
24 June 2026
The ACT Government’s 2026–27 Budget, handed down on 10 June, includes significant investment in health services, infrastructure and workforce. Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) welcomes investment that strengthens access to care and improves health outcomes for our community. We think this budget is a step in a positive direction for Canberrans. However, consumers of health […]MEDIA RELEASE: New Northside Hospital must meet the needs of our diverse community
11 June 2026
The Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) is pleased to see funding confirmed for the new Northside Hospital, which will now enable detailed design work to progress ahead of construction starting in 2027-28. HCCA is funded to facilitate community input into health infrastructure in the ACT. HCCA looks forward to working with Canberra Health Services, Infrastructure […]HCCA End of Year Shutdown 2025-2026
22 December 2025
After another busy year, the HCCA office will be closed from 4pm on Tuesday 23 December 2025 until 10am on Monday 5 January 2026. During this time, no phone calls, emails or messages will be answered. You can still email us at [email protected] and we will respond once we re-open after 5 January 2026. During […]The Advance Care Planning International Conference: Days 2 and 3
9 December 2025
By C Moore, Health Literacy Officer This is part 2 of this blog post, recapping the many things I learned at the ACP-i conference. If you want to read more about the presentations, the Abstracts Book from the conference has now been published. It covers all the short sessions, including the ones I missed. Day […]Page 1 of 7