Talking with, and listening to, the Diabetes Community in WA at the Perth Diabetes Expo
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 care. Th
Not “Just a GP” – The Specialists in Everyday Care
We really enjoyed reading this article this week Not “Just a GP”: The Paradox of the Specialist Generalist and thought our readers would enjoy it too.
Health Consumers’ Council WA welcomes hospital investment and continues to call for action to keep Western Australians healthier for longer
Perth, Western Australia — 06/11/25 Health Consumers’ Council WA (HCCWA) welcomes today’s announcement by the WA Government of increased investment in
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
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 inves
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
Meet your HCCWA Team: Jenni Dlugi
Posted on June 13, 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
Evelyn Le’s literature review to identify the barriers that are faced by LGBTQIA+SB people in accessing healthcare in Western Australia: intern from the McCusker Centre for Citzenship at UWA
Posted on June 12, 2025
At HCCWA we regularly host interns from the McCusker Centre for Citzenship at UWA because we believe in helping to educate future leaders, as
Health services are under pressure around the world – here’s how you can help in WA
Posted on June 5, 2025
Right now, health services are under pressure around the world. In this LinkedIn post an ED doctor in the UK shares his perspectives on why pe
Executive Director update May 2025: the critical need for consumer voices
Posted on May 29, 2025
Navigating change: reflections on planning, learning, and the critical need for consumer voices By Clare Mullen, Executive Director May is a p
Meet your HCCWA Team: Qistina Taufiq
Posted on May 27, 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