19 October 2023 — Annual Reports

Annual Report 2022-2023

Consumers Health Forum

This year has set CHF on an exciting trajectory as we work towards achieving safe, good quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by the best health information and systems the country can afford.

Securing sustainable funding in May 2023 was the result of an effective pre-Budget campaign which saw more than 6,000 Australians sign a petition asking the newly elected Albanese Government to listen to the voice of health consumers.

Consumers want input into how their health services are designed, and by receiving this four-year funding, CHF will be able to better engage with our members, key stakeholders and consumers before decisions are made. We will also aim to get their grassroots feedback on the implementation of new services or policies which will feed into evaluation, and hopefully, continual improvement.

Annual Report 2022-23

For addtional information, read the Board Communique for December 2023, and the minutes for the Annual General Meeting held on 24 Oct 2023. 

5 October 2023 — Consumer Voices

Do you have questions about 60-day prescribing?

Consumers Health Forum

In this edition of Consumer Voices we: 

  • invite you to a webinar with the Department of Health and Aged Care to talk about 60-day prescribing 
  • update you with a webinar replay about MyMedicare
  • Showcase two reports on the welfare of Australians: the Australian welfare report 2023 and an RMIT research project digital access 

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5 October 2023 — Submission

NHMRC consultation on the revision to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research

Consumers Health Forum

This submission details CHF's response to the revision to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)'s National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. The revision included updates to Section 4 of the Statment - 'Ethical considerations specific to participants in research' as well as the inclusion of revised language in Section 1 to support the update to Section 4. 

29 September 2023 — Presentations and Speeches

Introducing MyMedicare: a webinar for consumers

Department of Health and Aged Care

Presentation from the Department of Health and Aged Care about MyMedicare, the new name for voluntary patient registration. 

21 September 2023 — Consumer Voices

Introducing MyMedicare: a webinar for consumers

Consumers Health Forum

In this edition of Consumer Voices we:

  • Invite you to a webinar on the introduction of MyMedicare
  • Showcase a set of videos for consumers on what it means to be a consumer advocate
  • Share a webinar replay on the role of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOS) 

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4 September 2023 — Consumer Voices

Vale Kate Moore, a leader of her times, leaving a lasting legacy

Consumers Health Forum

In this edition of Consumer Voices:

  • Remember the lagacy of former CHF CEO, Kate Moore
  • Share a link to a webinar on the MRFF Research Plan, a Report from Orygen on climate anxiety and young people, and 
  • Share a Report on rural health funding from the National Rural Health Alliance 

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17 August 2023 — Consumer Voices

A win for consumers as 60-day scripts will become a reality

Consumers Health Forum

In this edition of Consumer Voices: 

  • 60-day prescribing limits are passed in parliament, and the first group of carefully chosen medicines will be available consumers from 1 Sept 2023. Yearly doctor visits and trips to the pharmacy every two months are set to bring costs down for people with some common chronic conditions,
  • Masterclasses for young consumer advocares come online
  • And there are many opportuities for you to take part in consultations 

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4 August 2023 — Consumer Voices

Opportunities to lead CHF into a new era

Consumers Health Forum

In this newsletter we call for nominations for the CHF Board, ask for input into the Draft of the National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Health and Wellbeing and share the National Women's Healthe Advocsory Council survey on the gender bias women face in the healthcare system.

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24 July 2023 — Submission

Submission to the National Health and Climate Strategy Consultation

Consumers Health Forum of Australia

The Consumers Health forum, in conjunction with the Health Consumers' Council of WA, Health Consumers NSW, and Health Consumers QLD, has put forward a submission for the Department of Health and Aged Care's consultation on the National Health and Climate Strategy. In this submission, we argue that:

  • There must be greater consultation with a diverse array of health consumers in order to ensure that climate change is tackled in an effective and just way.
  • The scope of the Strategy must be expanded, and cross-sector collaboration must be a mission statement for the Strategy if it is to be meaningful.
  • The stated goals, principles, and enablers of the Strategy must be re-assessed to better reflect the necessary systemic reform that will be required to reduce the climate burden of healthcare and health inequity. 

 

20 July 2023 — Consumer Voices

Join the Board at Consumers Health Forum

Consumers Health Forum

One way of contributing to our mission in creating positive change for consumers in healthcare is to apply to join Consumers Health Forum as a Board Director. Nominations will open soon.... 

In this edition of Consumer Voices we you can find the webinar replay of a consumer consultation about health and medical research, hear about some  consumers who made a difference to their commuities and keep up to date with the Senate Inquiry into Dental Health Services. 

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