Expression of Interest

Are you someone who uses life support equipment at home, or do you care for someone who does? Are you likely to need life support equipment at home in the future? Is your household registered with life support status? Life Support Equipment can be any of the following: 

• oxygen concentrator
• dialysis machine
• ventilator
• respirator or
• any other equipment certified by a medical practitioner as necessary for life support) that requires a continuous supply of electricity or gas.

CHF is seeking six (6) - ten (10) consumers to participate in an online consumer panel for twelve months. The Panel will inform the Energy Charter - a collaborative of CEOs from the energy sector - on building capacity and resolving issues for people who rely on Life Support Equipment.

The Panel is for people with Lived Experience who require Life Support at home, or who are the primary carer of someone who requires Life Support Equipment now or in the foreseeable future. Participants will meet monthly for 1.5-hour online meetings via Teams over 6-12 months. Hours will be set for each meeting and will include allocated times for reading and follow ups.

The first orientation meeting is scheduled for: 24 April 2024 12.30pm to 1.30pm (AEST) with further meeting dates to be scheduled and agreed at the first meeting.

Read the full details of the Life Support in the Home: Lived Experience Panel before you apply, including the Terms of Reference.

Closing: Apply by: 10:00 am (AEST) Tues 2 April 2024

All expressions of interest will be assessed by an independent panel aiming for a diverse range of perspectives.

All expressions of interest will be assessed by an independent panel with an aim to get a diverse range of perspectives. If you have any questions please contact CHF Engagement Manager, Emma Sayers at e.sayers@chf.org.au