Health Consumers Queensland

Health Consumers Queensland 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 important 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/

👥Connect – Learn – Participate. Don’t miss HCQ’s 2026 Annual Forum for consumers and anyone working in the health sector...
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

💪Are you on top of your annual health checks to keep living your best life?🤸‍♀️🩺Do you know the simple things you could ...
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

ℹ️Find out how consumers and carers influence action in healthcare in Queensland.📆27 and 28 April 2026, Southport Sharks...
24/03/2026

ℹ️Find out how consumers and carers influence action in healthcare in Queensland.
📆27 and 28 April 2026, Southport Sharks Event Centre.
❓Are you a consumer or carer in Queensland who is interested in helping shape the future of healthcare for the benefit of all Queenslanders?
🩺Consumer partnerships in healthcare have the power to drive meaningful improvements in the quality and safety of services and access to them for communities across the state.
👥The Health Consumers Queensland 2026 Annual Forum brings this impact to life by showcasing how consumers create change at all levels of the health system through projects that demonstrate the power of consumer advocacy.
👂Listen, learn and join the conversation during a dynamic program that includes:
📣Keynote speaker Jean Kittson AM, popular performer, author and passionate advocate for health issues
• Panel discussions
• Preventative Health Village offering mini screening checks and resources to help your health planning
• Networking in person and online.
👉 Entry is free. Pre-registration is essential.
Register to attend at https://events.humanitix.com/annual-forum-pu6d7yy9

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