Clare Mullen speaks about the Healthcare Consumers' Council

Health Consumers’ Council WA welcomes hospital investment and continues to call for action to keep Western Australians healthier for longer

Posted on November 7, 2025

Perth, Western Australia — 06/11/25 Health Consumers’ Council WA (HCCWA) welcomes today’s announcement by the WA Government of increased investment in hospital capacity, recognising it as an important step in responding to the current demand for hospital care. HCCWA Executive Director Clare Mullen s

Consumer Voices Drive Change: A Win Against Predatory Dental Practices in WA

Posted on October 26, 2025

Joint AHPRA and ATO Statement Targets Predatory Dental Payment Practices We’ve seen time and again that consumers speaking up can drive change, and last week was no exception. Consumers who have been impacted by poor practices by WA dentists have collaborated with HCC and together we are we are maki

Dental issues, quality and cost – update on advocacy Oct 2025

Posted on October 1, 2025

This year many of us have been shocked by news reports of consumers having paid up front for extensive and costly dental treatment (often implants) and then before the work is completed their practitioner has stopped practicing, died or been deregistered, leaving consumers out of pocket, in pain and

We reiterate our unflinching support for everyone in our community

Posted on September 4, 2025

It can be hard to find the right words to acknowledge the events of last weekend. The images of some people in our community expressing hatred and violence towards others based on race or immigration status, have been deeply distressing. We know that racism has a big impact on people’s health and we