Consumer Participation

At the Health Consumers’ Council, our purpose is to raise awareness and advocate for health consumers’ rights in Western Australia. We provide information, advice and training for people wanting to be involved in consumer activities and groups.

The Health Consumers' Council is regularly contacted by hospitals, health services and other providers looking for consumers to participate in giving feedback and information into their planning, service delivery, evaluation and decision making processes. Participation ranges from attendance to one-off forums, to attendance at specific Consumer Group meetings typically held around once per month or as advised by the group.

Click on the following to find out more about how consumers who are involved with various aspects of the Health System in Western Australia!

Consumer Representation

General Information                      

Health Rights of Consumers

List of Consumer Representatives (current as of July 2010)

Resources for Consumer Representatives

Consumer Representative Skills Training (for those interested to become a consumer representative)

Consumer Activism Workshop - Monday 25 October 2010 (for experienced consumer representatives wanting to enhance their role)

Consumer Participation Program Schedule

Consumer Representative Network Materials

Opportunities for consumers to have their say! (Alternatively, click on the "Vancacies" Tab on the left hand side of the website!)

Metropolitan Consumers

Health Issues Group                                    

Community Advisory Council

Country Consumers

District Health Advisory Councils

Consumer input into health services is one of the surest ways to drive meaningful change for consumers. There are several channels through which your voice can be heard.