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/

📆It’s Brain Injury Awareness Week and HCQ will be showing its support of those impacted by brain injury at the Flourish ...
18/08/2025

📆It’s Brain Injury Awareness Week and HCQ will be showing its support of those impacted by brain injury at the Flourish and Thrive Expo this Friday 22 August at Apex Park, Centenary Lakes, Morayfield Road, Caboolture from 9am-1pm.
👉Hosted by The Brain Awareness Centre, Brain Injury Group and The Brain Injury Community, the event will provide expert insights on brain injury awareness, tips on prevention and safety, resources for survivors and families, and advocacy for better policies in support of this year’s campaign to call for change.
ℹThe theme of Brain Injury Awareness Week this year is ‘Invisible disabilities deserve visible change’. Brain injury is often unseen but deeply impacts lives. It intersects with domestic and family violence, homelessness, and the justice system, yet remains misunderstood and overlooked.
HCQ is adding its voice to the call to change that by raising our voices, challenging outdated systems, and pushing for real, visible change for those living with brain injury. It starts with a conversation, sharing the message and getting involved.
ℹYou can learn more and find events to attend at https://synapse.org.au/brain-injury-awareness-week

📢Opportunity for seniors to work with researchers to identify falls hazards in the home and help create solutions to pre...
10/08/2025

📢Opportunity for seniors to work with researchers to identify falls hazards in the home and help create solutions to prevent future falls.

📆Register your interest to join a Consumer Reference Group by 15 September 2025.

💲Selected participants will be remunerated $200 per meeting.

👉If you are a senior person who has experienced falls, or you are a carer of a senior person who experiences falls, researchers at James Cook University would like to hear from you.

👥The research team is forming a Consumer Reference Group to participate in the JCU Research Project: 'Occupational therapist led environmental assessment and modification for falls prevention' to be carried out over three years starting in early 2026.

The Consumer Reference Group will advise the research team on how occupational therapists can work together with consumers (who are at high risk of falls), in their homes, to identify falls hazards and jointly create solutions to prevent future falls.

Meetings: 2 per year, 1.5 hours duration each, online.

ℹ️ For further information please contact Alison Pighills at alison.pighills@jcu.edu.au or Jennifer McPherson jennifer.mcpherson@jcu.edu.au

👉Register your Expression of Interest by completing the form at https://tinyurl.com/m8tps259

HCQ supports Dental Health Week 2025 and the important messages from The Australian Dental Association that encourage go...
06/08/2025

HCQ supports Dental Health Week 2025 and the important messages from The Australian Dental Association that encourage good oral health development from newborn to adult.

This week is all about the importance of children’s oral health milestones and helping parents and caregivers understand what they need to do to help their kids “reach every S-milestone". The 5 key stages are:
1. Suckling and Feeding: How babies feed can affect their teeth, jaws and future bite.
2. Smiling: baby teeth start showing around 6m so, too, do their wonderful toothy smiles.
3. Salivating: Saliva helps protect children’s teeth – it’s an important element.
4. Speech: healthy teeth help kids form words and speak clearly
5. Self-care: When kids take the rein of their own oral health care, they should have the basics in place: brushing twice a day, flossing at night and regular dental visits.

Critically, as kids grow habits like brushing twice a day, flossing at night (to clean between teeth) and regular dental visits will ensure their oral healthcare is the best it can be.

Taking your young child to the dentist before or around their first birthday and every 6-12 months after that ensures they are familiar with the environment, feel comfortable with dental care and problems can be identified early.

Find out more at https://teeth.org.au/dental-health-week

It's Dental Health Week and HCQ is spreading the word about this year’s campaign which is focused on children reaching e...
03/08/2025

It's Dental Health Week and HCQ is spreading the word about this year’s campaign which is focused on children reaching every milestone on their smile journey.
The “reach every S-milestone” recognises the key stages of a child’s oral health development: suckling, smiling, speaking and learning how to care for their own teeth.
It’s about supporting healthy oral healthcare habits for life, and when these habits are started early, they will be retained across the life cycle.
But this week is also about adults, parents and carers learning more about how these small everyday habits can shape a healthy smile for the rest of a child’s life, because falling behind on oral healthcare habits does happen. When our oral health care is poor, oral and general health outcomes are adversely affected.
Find out more at https://teeth.org.au/dental-health-week or talk to your dentist.

📢HAVE YOUR SAY in diabetes foot care services provided in rural Queensland.Invitation to join a steering committee worki...
28/07/2025

📢HAVE YOUR SAY in diabetes foot care services provided in rural Queensland.
Invitation to join a steering committee working with researchers as part of the QFeet Study. ⏳Submit Expression of Interest by 8 August 2025

👩‍⚕️Queensland Health has launched 4 new Community Foot Care Hubs to support people in rural and remote areas living with diabetes-related foot wounds. These telehealth clinics connect local patients and providers with specialist teams in Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns - offering faster, closer-to-home care and helping reduce serious complications like hospitalisation or amputation.

The QFeet Study, led by researchers at QUT’s Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI), is supporting and expanding these hubs.

As a consumer representative selected to join the steering committee, you will be expected to:
• attend 3-4 meetings per year (online or in person)
• share your lived experience to guide the project
• help make communication materials more consumer-friendly
• ideally have connections to relevant community or health organisations.

📆Appointments are for up to 2 years (with possible extension), and remuneration and ongoing support will be provided.

👉We want to hear from you! Apply using the QR code below, or at https://forms.office.com/r/y52wiWzUwy

Find out more about the QFeet Study at https://tinyurl.com/3he8rc4p

25/07/2025

📢URGENT CALL FOR CONSUMER LIVED EXPERIENCE FEEDBACK
⏳Feedback required by Monday 28 July 2025.

📄Health Consumers Queensland (HCQ) is preparing a submission to the Queensland Health independent review of Stage 1 and 2 hormone therapies in Queensland’s public paediatric gender services.

✅HCQ previously informed the 2023-24 Queensland Children’s Gender Service – External Clinical Service Evaluation (the Evaluation).
✅To complete our current submission, we would like to hear from consumers and their families or support networks who have lived experience with public paediatric (child and adolescent) gender services, namely your experience in being supported to access or receive stage 1 and/or 2 hormone therapies.

📋Provide your feedback at https://tinyurl.com/4582rvxu

🙏HCQ recognises the sensitive nature of this health matter and the very personal experiences that are unique to all consumers, families and local communities. In response to decisions made earlier this year to cease critical services to children and adolescents, HCQ published a position statement which continues to inform our approach to this review and future advocacy in this area of healthcare.

📄Read the position statement at https://tinyurl.com/5n6u2kxj

👉JOIN US AT INALA MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL 📅Tuesday 1 July 🕙10.00am to 2.00pm📌Dogs Queensland Showground, DurackHealth Con...
26/06/2025

👉JOIN US AT INALA MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
📅Tuesday 1 July 🕙10.00am to 2.00pm
📌Dogs Queensland Showground, Durack

Health Consumers Queensland is proud to support the Inala Multicultural Festival, a free family fun day this school holidays celebrating vibrant cultures, community, and connection!

Visit us at the Health Consumers Queensland Stall and guess the number of jelly beans in our jar to WIN!

🎉Families from Inala and beyond all welcome to experience live multicultural performances, fun rides, food vendors, and market stalls.

🙋🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️Come and say hello and find out how Health Consumers Queensland supports the community in healthcare.

The Inala Multicultural Festival is proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council.

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