Wednesday 10th May 2023 The 2023 Federal Budget holds big questions for health. We know the Government is under pressure to design a Budget that can offset the demands of the recent pandemic, as well as deliver the most benefit to the most Australians. Join CHF CEO Elizabeth Deveny for a breakdown...

Tuesday 18th April 2023 A Senate Committee has been formed to review dental services in Australia and the Consumers Health Forum will be putting in a submission. We are running an Australia's Health Panel survey and also a member consultation to hear about your experiences and how you think dental...

This webinar has been cancelled The national consumer response to the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report. What are the key points that you want to put forward to the government in the budget. Join us as we work through the key messages for consumers. How to participate When: Wed 22 March 2023...

The call for pharmacists to take a more active role in prescribing medicines as a way to reduce the burden on general practitioners is a current debate among clinicians, politicians and policy-makers. In this webinar, you will hear from Dr Fei Sim, President of the Pharmaceutical Society of...

All you need to know about the Taskforce report and CHF’s response. Join Consumers Health Forum CEO, Elizabeth Deveny in a discussion about the recommendations from the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report released on 3 February 2023. The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce, a panel of expert...

The Youth Health Forum is hosting a master class presented by Jennifer Doggett on the Australian health system. This is a great opportunity for young people aged 18-30 who are interested in developing a foundational understanding of how our health system works. We will prioritise registrants...

Wednesday 8 th February 12.30 AEDT My Health Record: Take control of your health information My Health Record is a safe and secure place where your key health information can be kept. You decide what is in your record and who can access it – putting you in control. Best of all, your record is...

Tuesday 31 st January 12.30 AEDT Electronic Prescriptions: a secure and convenient alternative to paper prescriptions An electronic prescription is a digital form of a paper prescription. It is a safe, convenient and secure option that you can choose for any of your medicines. Electronic...

Wednesday 18 th January 12.30 AEDT Measuring what Matters- Consumer views The Government is committed to measuring what matters to improve the lives of all Australians. Measuring what matters will help us better understand our economy and society while informing policy making. In the October 2022...

Partners in storytelling: A master class to improve community storytelling and centre the lived experience The telling of stories can be a powerful tool for the communication of knowledge, and the building of community. It can also be an act of profound vulnerability, and may have impacts that are...