Working together to keep Western Australians healthy
From the desk of HCCWA Executive Director, Clare Mullen HCCWA x Healthway Today I caught up with Carina Tan-Van Baren, Executive Director of Healthway
MedicineWise Mobile App to Be Decommissioned
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has announced the upcoming decommissioning of the MedicineWise mobile application. The
2025 Annual General Meeting Wrap-up
Our AGM was a great way to close out the year. The room had strong energy, thoughtful discussion, and a clear sense of shared purpose. It was encourag
Working together to keep Western Australians healthy
Posted on January 7, 2026
From the desk of HCCWA Executive Director, Clare Mullen HCCWA x Healthway Today I caught up with Carina Tan-Van Baren, Executive Director of H
MedicineWise Mobile App to Be Decommissioned
Posted on January 7, 2026
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has announced the upcoming decommissioning of the MedicineWise mobile applicati
2025 Annual General Meeting Wrap-up
Posted on December 19, 2025
Our AGM was a great way to close out the year. The room had strong energy, thoughtful discussion, and a clear sense of shared purpose. It was
When healthcare gets hard, we stand with you
Posted on December 3, 2025
Your Christmas donation helps West Australians get the support they need when things go wrong or get too hard to manage alone Every year, thou
16 Days in WA – Working to stop violence against Women
Posted on November 27, 2025
We are currently in the middle of 16 Days in WA 16 Days in WA – an event that runs from between the International Day for the Elimination of
Talking with, and listening to, the Diabetes Community in WA at the Perth Diabetes Expo
Posted on November 18, 2025
TLDR
Our team met with people living with diabetes at the Perth Diabetes and Health Expo. We heard concerns about stigma, cost, and access to
Not “Just a GP” – The Specialists in Everyday Care
Posted on November 12, 2025
We really enjoyed reading this article this week Not “Just a GP”: The Paradox of the Specialist Generalist and thought our readers would enjoy
HCCWA welcomes hospital investment, continues call for action to keep WA healthier for longer
Posted on November 7, 2025
Health Consumers’ Council WA (HCCWA) welcomes today’s announcement by the WA Government of increased investment in hospital capacity, recognis
Meet your HCCWA team: Jen Rawson
Posted on October 29, 2025
Our team works hard for the people of WA, we’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of West Aussies and working hard to make pat
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
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 impl
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
Meet your HCCWA team: Aimee Riddell
Posted on August 18, 2025
Our team works hard for the people of WA, we’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of West Aussies and working hard to make pat
The Productivity Commission has released an Interim Report into delivering health care more efficiently
Posted on August 18, 2025
Productivity Commission report on delivering quality care The Productivity Commission has released an Interim Report into delivering health ca
Housing as a health issue: Homelessness Week
Posted on August 4, 2025
As we head into Homelessness Week, we are all acutely aware of the housing crisis in Western Australia. Recent research from Curtin University
What will the new bulk billing incentives mean for consumers?
Posted on July 29, 2025
What will the new bulk billing incentives mean for consumers? Cleanbill have released a report that forecasts what they believe will be the im
Listening and learning in the East Kimberley
Posted on July 28, 2025
At Health Consumers’ Council WA, we’re committed to representing the voices of health consumers across our vast state. So this month, Tania
Your voice at the table: HCCWA’s recent ministerial meetings
Posted on July 23, 2025
Building strong partnerships with WA’s new Ministerial team Over the past few weeks, we have been busy meeting with the new ministerial team a
High Specialist Fees: The Grattan Institute Report has identified some interesting solutions.
Posted on June 30, 2025
HCCWA welcomes the recent report “Special Treatment: Improving Australians’ access to specialist care” from the Grattan Institute into the cos
2025-26 Budget “The No Surprises Budget”
Posted on June 20, 2025
The State Budget was handed down on 19 June and HCCWA was pleased to be invited to the industry budget briefing and lock in. Reading the budge