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.
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.
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.
YHF Masterclasses - Australian Heath System useful links and resources
YHF Masterclasses - Australian Heath System slides
In this edition of Consumer Voices we launch a new website on the new 60-day prescibing rules that will be introduced from 1 September 2023. We also call for community members to consider becoming a Director for Consumers Health Forum, you can find the webinar replay with the Minister of Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler MP plus other news and consumer opportunities.
CHF calls for a national, universal approach to oral and dental health in Australia to address the extent of disadvantage currently seen and the alarming burden that preventable dental issues will have on the wider health system if we continue to wait until consumers present at hospitals for treatment. The current system does not align with consumer expectations of health care in Australia.