Consumer Opportunities

Health Consumers Queensland partners with many organisations to recruit consumers to be involved in enagagement activities at all levels of the health system. Together we aim to address emerging challenges faced by the health system and the evolving needs of consumers. Your insights and perspectives are essential in shaping better health outcomes for your communities and we value the lived experience and personal commitment of health consumer representatives working with us to influence change. You will find the latest Consumer Opportunities listed here as they become available.

Talking about death and dying is never easy, but it is one of the most important conversations we can have. Every person and community deserves end-of-life care that is compassionate, culturally safe, and shaped by what matters most to them.

HCQ is inviting expressions of interest from community members in the Darling Downs and West Moreton region to host Community-Led Discussions on end-of-life care.

These conversations will help inform future planning for palliative care across the region, including better support for carers and families, improved access to information (including voluntary assisted dying), and how care can best reflect what matters most to people..

We would like to hear from people who

• have lived experience of palliative care (as a consumer or a caregiver)
• have supported a loved one through end-of-life care
• have explored voluntary assisted dying (VAD) (as a consumer or caregiver)
• are carers, family members, or community members with an interest in this topic.

As a host, you’ll create a welcoming and respectful space for people to share their experiences and perspectives, with full support provided, including guidance, resources, and remuneration.