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HCQ involves nearly 4,000 people in Queensland Health’s COVID-19 response
At the end of July 2022, HCQ submitted our report on the COVID-19 additional funding we received at the start of the pandemic from Queensland Health’s Community Services Funding Branch. During the past two and half years, this additional funding enabled HCQ to...
enews – June 2017
- From the Chair
- 2017 Annual Forum Highlights – Townsville
- What Have We Been Up To?
- Welcome Reema
- Change to the way your GP can view your public hospital information
- Seeking Feedback
- Going to the doctor? Don’t draw a blank at your next visit
- Have Your Say: Nurse to Patient Ratios Survey
Pelvic Mesh Implants – Submissions and Support
Women who have had mesh surgically implanted to treat vaginal prolapse or urinary incontinence are invited to respond to this survey from Australia’s state, territory and national peak consumer groups, including Health Consumers Queensland. Your experiences will be vital to inform a joint Senate submission being drafted by our organizations.
(Note that mesh can also be referred to as tape, a sling, or TVT)
This survey is now closed. Health Issues Centre would like to thank all of the women who have bravely shared their experiences of pelvic mesh implants. We will continue working on behalf of all mesh injured women. You can follow updates on http://www.facebook.com/UnderstandingPelvicMesh .
General information
Information sheet on transvaginal mesh
Story from The Project on transvaginal mesh implants
The Project’s page with further information, links & statements (please note that they currently have the incorrect address listed for the Qld complaints body, the correct address being http://www.oho.qld.gov.au/)
Information from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
eNews – March 2017
- From the Chair
- From the CEO
- 2017 Annual Forum Update
- Consumer and Community Engagement Framework Launch
- Free to good home
- Consumer Networking
- Training and Webinars
- Healthy Cover Checklist and Survey
- Metro North Health Forum 2017 – Evolution or Revolution: A journey to better health
- NDIS: Roma and Surrounds Participant, Family and Community Sessions
- Consumer Opportunities
- Helpful Resources
eNews – February 2017
In this issue:
- Partnering with Consumers
- 2017 Annual Forum update
- 2015-16 Annual Report
- Consumer Networking Sessions
- Consumer Training
- How do you make your ward the most popular in the hospital?
- Asking the right healthcare questions
…and more.
December eNews
- From our Chair
- From our Chief Executive Officer
- In the Spotlight: Dean Johnson
- Consumer opportunities
- Speaker Bureaus
And more….
Call for Abstracts NOW OPEN
Health Consumers Queensland is pleased to announce the call for abstracts are now open for the 2017 Annual Forum!
We invite presenters to submit abstracts for presentations focusing on the main theme: Power and Passion: Culture change though consumer engagement and partnerships.
Call for Abstracts closes 10 January 2017.
Full abstract guidelines and template can be found here: PDF or Word Document.
November eNews
- From the Chair
- From the General Manager
- Queensland Health Consumers Collaborative
- Case studies needed
- Out and About
- Barrett Adolescent Centre Commission of Inquiry
- Networking sessions
- Stakeholder priorities for research in health communication and participation
- Did you know?
- Introducing the Hip Fracture Care Clinical Care Standard
- Consumer Opportunities
- Care at End of Life
- New website: End of Life Law in Australia
- Things to do
- The Last Word …
eNews September
- Date claimer: Health Consumers Qld 2017 Annual Forum – 18 May in Townsville
- Message from the General Manager
- In the spotlight: Sharon Boyce, a tower of reason and strength
- Sunshine Coast Partners in Recovery consumer and carer groups
- October networking session: Very special guest, Carolyn Canfield
- Second annual survey: How can Health Consumers Qld support you?
- Annual forum highlights: Engaging consumers in design of ward redevelopment
- $361 million strategy to slash outpatient wait lists
- Future of digital healthcare
- Improving asthma re-admission rates
- Getting involved in research: consumer opportunities
- Last word: Qld disability review in schools….and more.
eNews August
- “My heart broke when I heard your story”: The impact of consumer stories
- Organising a conference or forum? Consider how you can partner with consumers.
- Our networking sessions for health consumer advocates
- Children’s Health Service service planning project
- Keeping up to date: services, papers, lectures, and support groups.
- Consumer opportunities
- Opportunities to support your community: Paint it Purple for Homeless Kids, and Kidney Health Research Walk.
e-News July
- Health Consumers Queensland Framework Review
- Health Consumers Queensland 2016 Annual Forum website content now live!
- In The Spotlight: John Gagen, consumer member of the Queensland Health Consumer Collaborative.
- Opportunities: Calls for Expressions of Interest, Consultations, Conferences and more.
- Health Consumers Queensland in the media.
- And lastly… Congratulations, Good Reading, and an invitation.
Upcoming events
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