Consumer leaders – Having our voices heard
Barbara Curzon-Siggers, Consumer Representative and member of the Victorian Health Consumers Community of Practice, shares her reflections on our first meeting and amplifies the voices of other members. The Victorian Health Consumers Community of Practice (CoP) held our first meeting on Tuesday 21 February, supported by Health Issues Centre. A [...]
Launching the Victorian Health Consumers Community of Practice
Consumers told us they need a space of their own, to learn, to connect, and spark action. This is what the Victorian Health Consumers Community of Practice is here to do - we are so excited to welcome you in. What is the Victorian Health Consumers Community of Practice? The [...]
Health Issues Centre Welcomes New CEO
The Board of Health Issues Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Coughlan as the new CEO for HIC following an extensive and rigorous recruitment process. Alison brings to the role a breadth and depth of experience which she will use to continue to build on the consumer [...]
Your Long COVID Support Online Community
Managing the impacts of Long COVID can feel isolating. With new evidence emerging all the time and regular reporting in the media of the widespread and serious nature of the condition, it can be hard to know where to turn. To meet this growing need, we have recently launched an [...]
COVID Antivirals Forum Findings
On Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th of September, Health Issues Centre hosted the ninth in a series of COVID-19 forums. Titled "Antivirals – How do they work, who should use them and how do we increase uptake?" these two forums were made possible with an education grant from Pfizer Australia. [...]
Have your say in designing a new consumer Community of Practice
Through our work with consumers, we often hear how much you gain from connecting with one another and learning new skills. We also hear that you benefit from problem-solving the challenges you may be facing in finding your voice as a consumer and influencing change in healthcare organisations. Over the [...]
Expressions of interest are now closed – opportunities for health services to work with Health Issues Centre
We are pleased to announce that HIC has secured funding from Safer Care Victoria (SCV) to continue supporting Victorian metro, regional and rural health services in areas of consumer and community engagement. This financial year there will be four programs that you may be interested to apply for. These are: [...]
Closing the Digital Divide for Regional Victorians
Improving the health inequalities faced by rural and regional Victorian communities requires close attention from decision makers. The rapid digitisation of healthcare creates opportunities to reduce barriers to accessing care and to improve health outcomes, however, there is a risk of heightening health inequalities. Addressing the challenges of digital health [...]
New minister, new funding, new platform, new Government!
Victorian health consumers are set for a new and enhanced policy and program agenda following the recent Federal Election and Victorian State Budget. Welcoming the new Health Minister, Mark Butler We welcome the Hon. Mark Butler MP as the new Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care. A few key [...]
Our emergency services are having an emergency
The unsustainable stress on our health system caused by escalating demand and a shortfall in supply has become tragically apparent in recent months and highlights the need for consumers to be part of the process of identifying solutions. According to HIC CEO, Danny Vadasz “We are witnessing multiple failure points [...]
Communication – an integral part of healthcare
Communication is a critical aspect of the health system and communicating poorly can have far reaching impacts on patient outcomes and experiences. Our Communications Specialist, Cassandra Jovic, has shared her thoughts on why good communication is so important in health and what we can do to improve it. Quality communication [...]
Media Release – Budget 2022/23 welcomed by healthcare users, but rollout must centre on their needs
The Health Issues Centre – Victoria's peak health consumer organisation – welcomes the Government’s focus on health in the 2022/23 Budget. The Government is right to ‘put patients first.’ Importantly, delivery of these programs must centre on patient needs and perspectives. Health Issues Centre CEO, Danny Vadasz, said “Research has [...]
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