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 masterclass 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 masterclass 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...

Wednesday 14 st December 2022 Consumer Link webinar on Consumer Leadership – Health Literacy. The December webinar featured a panel of consumers and researchers discussing how to navigate issues of health literacy, working with patients, families and carers to provide accessible health information...

This masterclass will give young people (18-30) the tools they need to share their lived experiences with peers, organisations and other stakeholders in a safe and respectful manner. This is an issue that often comes up when working with young people, they will rush to talk about their lived...

The Consumer 101 workshop is the first in the YHF Masterclass Series. This foundational class will provide young people (18-30) with an understanding of: the role of health consumer advocates the rights of consumer advocates and health consumers in general who the major players are in the health...

CHF Members Policy Forum 2022 Everything you wanted to know about wellbeing budgets but haven't had time to ask. There is growing international interest in how countries measure progress beyond economic growth, with a greater focus on citizens’ wellbeing and quality of life. Australia is adopting...