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Health Consumers Queensland is the peak health consumer organisation representing the interests of Queenslanders.

HCQ is committed to a health system which delivers quality and safe health services providing the right care, at the right time and in the right place. Join HCQ’s Consumer Network: http://hcq.org.au/consumer-network/
• To receive information about important policy, program and service issues which impact on health.
• For opportunities to input into the work of HCQ.
• To provide feedback on import

ant health matters.
• To receive Health Consumers Queensland's e-bulletin.
• To receive emails about consumer representative committees opportunities: being a Consumer Representative is one way for consumers to provide input, from a consumer perspective, into local, state and national health policies, systems, service reforms and initiatives. Consumers who are HCQ Consumer Network members can submit an expression of interest for a particular committee when vacancies arise. Current HCQ Consumer Representative Program vacancies: http://hcq.org.au/current-consumer-representatives-program-vacancies/
• To receive invitations for expressions of interests for specific committees.
• So you may link with other interested health consumers about similar areas of interest and share information, ideas, within an online environment.
• To receive information and invitations to HCQ events and other government and community health event

HCQ's Consumer Representatives Program is an avenue for health services and agencies to request the recruitment of a consumer representative/s to health-related committees, reference groups, advisory bodies, councils, forums etc. Fill in the online request form or phone 07 3316 2999: http://hcq.org.au/consumer-representatives-program/

28/05/2026

We know that health consumers care deeply about prevention and public health and bring valuable lived experience insight into how these efforts can be most effective.

Ahead of World No To***co Day on Sunday, we’re recognising the people, programs and public health action helping reduce the harms caused by to***co and ni****ne products.

Australia has often been a world leader in to***co control, from plain packaging laws to prevention campaigns and community-led programs like Tackling Indigenous Smoking, which supports culturally informed local action in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

There is still more work to do, but continued investment in prevention, public health and community-led approaches will help protect the health of current and future generations.

26/05/2026

On National Sorry Day, Health Consumers Queensland acknowledges the Stolen Generations and the ongoing impacts of trauma, dispossession and systemic racism experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including significant gaps in health outcomes.

We join Healing Foundation, Reconciliation Australia and communities across Australia in calling for culturally safe, accessible and affordable health, aged care and healing services.

We are committed to action through partnering with First Nations health consumers and organisations to help drive change across Queensland’s health system.

25/05/2026

Help shape what Health Consumers Queensland focuses on next.

Our Annual Survey is now open! See first comment for link. We’d love to hear from you about:
• what’s working well and where we could improve
• what support, resources or training you need most from us.

Your feedback will help shape what we focus on over the next year, from the way we communicate and engage with our community, to the training, resources, services and advocacy work we deliver.

If we share survey findings publicly, we’ll only use combined and de-identified feedback unless you’ve given us direct permission to identify you.

The survey closes Friday 5 June 2026.

19/05/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week and we’re celebrating the incredible people who generously share their time, insight and lived experience to help shape better health outcomes in Queensland.

Thank you to our Board, Collaborative and Network members who volunteer their voices, perspectives and passion to strengthen consumer partnership and advocacy across the health system.

This year’s National Volunteer Week theme is Your Year to Volunteer — recognising those who already contribute and encouraging others to get involved. It’s also a reminder that new volunteers have the opportunity to stand on the shoulders of those who have helped build and strengthen consumer voices over many years.

We’d love to welcome new members to the HCQ Network. Join us using the link in the first comment.

12/05/2026

Nurses are often there for some of life’s biggest moments, helping people feel heard, informed, safe and supported through illness, recovery, uncertainty and change.

At Health Consumers Queensland, we recognise the important role nurses play in listening to consumer voices and partnering with patients and families to improve care.

To all nurses working across hospitals, community health, aged care, mental health, primary care, research, education and advocacy, thank you for the difference you make.

08/05/2026

Health Consumers Queensland - E Alert - https://mailchi.mp/hcq.org.au/ealert-4893036

21/04/2026

Queenslanders are facing growing pressure in the health system, but which issues are having the biggest impact for you?

We’re setting our future policy and advocacy priorities, and we need your input.

In just a few minutes, you can help shape what we focus on next.

Make sure your experience is part of the conversation.

Click here to complete the surveyhttps://www.hcq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Shaping-the-next-era-of-health-policy-and-advocacy-.pdf

15/04/2026

👥Connect – Learn – Participate. Don’t miss HCQ’s 2026 Annual Forum for consumers and anyone working in the health sector who shares a passion for building active engagement in the community for better health outcomes.

📆Wherever you are in Queensland make a date to join the 2026 HCQ Annual Forum online through the Virtual Venue or in-person on the glorious Gold Coast, on 27 and 28 April 2026.

Highlights include:
👉Engaging and inspiring speakers including popular performer and author Jean Kittson AM, self-proclaimed 'Wingless Warrior' Kerry-Lee Gockel, and passionate philanthropist and CEO of Queensland Gives Tara Castle.
👉A dynamic program of success stories and panel discussions showcasing the power of consumer advocacy to influence change in the health system.
👉An interactive Preventative Health Village offering free health assessments and resources to guide healthy choices for life
👉Q&As.
👉Networking online and in-person.

❓Can’t make it to the Gold Coast?
🖥️The Virtual Venue will provide an interactive experience to connect online in real time with other attendees, network, participate in Q&As and access resources.

✅Entry is free! Attend in-person or online.
ℹ️Pre-registration is essential before Monday 20 April at https://events.humanitix.com/annual-forum-pu6d7yy9

10/04/2026

Connect-Learn-Participate! 2026 Annual Forum registrations closing soon - https://mailchi.mp/hcq.org.au/ealert-4892763

09/04/2026

💪Are you on top of your annual health checks to keep living your best life?🤸‍♀️

🩺Do you know the simple things you could be doing to keep track of your health and reduce your risk of developing chronic conditions as you age?

📋Health Consumers Queensland (HCQ) has partnered with My health for life, a Health and Wellbeing Queensland initiative, to host a Preventative Health Village at the HCQ 2026 Annual Forum.

📆When: 28 April 2026
📍Where: Southport Sharks Events Centre, Gold Coast

🕘Free 10-minute health assessments will be offered to forum attendees during the day along with an explanation of what their score means and what next steps might be to meet their health goals.

📣The HCQ 2026 Annual Forum program of presentations and panel discussions with inspiring guest speakers will demonstrate the power of consumers to influence change at all levels of the health system.

👉Entry is FREE. Can't make it to the Gold Coast? Attend online!
Pre-registration to attend in-person or online is ESSENTIAL at https://events.humanitix.com/annual-forum-pu6d7yy9

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