The Health Consumers' Council was established in 1993, supported by the then Minister of Health, Peter Foss. The Council was set up as an independent patient group who would bring a different and unique perspective to matters of health and policy.
The Health Consumers' Council comments publicly on all matters to do with health. The Council is funded by the Health Department of WA, and received $500,000 to carry out core business activities in 2006/2007. We offer a state wide service, with a toll free phone number for country callers, 1800-620-780.
In 2005/06 there were:
- 8.1 million visits to general practitioners;
- 620,000 visits to specialists;
- 728,000 attendances to Emergency Department;
One of these services could have been provided to you. Are you happy with the service your family received? Could your experience of the health system have been better?
We give you the chance to have your say through and if you would like to take it further, becoming a consumer representative
Our Purpose
To raise awareness of and advocate for health consumers rights in Western Australia
Our Vision
To be an independent, authoritative and effective voice of and for health consumers in Western Australia
The Health Consumers' Council believes that all people are entitled to:
Be treated with respect, dignity and understanding
Be informed about their rights and have those rights protected an enhanced
Receive safe evidenced based care
Be informed about their condition and any proposed treatment
Have equitable access to health services
Have access to information about themselves held by health professionals and the right to correct anomalies
Health Consumers' Council Board of Management 2009
| Anne McKenzie |
Chair |
| Lorraine Powell |
Deputy Chair |
| Alan King |
Treasurer |
| Lois Johnston |
Secretary |
| Ann Banks |
Chair of HIG (co-opted) |
| Tim Benson |
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Madeleine Cox |
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| Fran England |
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| Josie Maxted |
c/- Aboriginal Health Council (co-opted) |
| Glenn Pearson |
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| Sergio Cooper |
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| Jessica Braithwaite |
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| Michele Kosky |
Ex-officio |
Organisational structure
The Health Consumers' Council is an incorporated body governed by a Board of Management, elected by a membership base in excess of 400 members.
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