HCCWA congratulates consumer leader Michael Elwan on national mental health honour
Congratulations to Michael Elwan on being awarded the 2026 Australian Mental Health Prize (Lived Experience category) in recognition of his leadership, advocacy and contribution to mental health reform. Michael is a respected lived experience advocate in WA whose work continues to strengthen mental
Carers Week and Mental Health month 2026
October is a month when we highlight the role that family and other unpaid carers play in our community by marking Carers Week. The theme in 2026 is: “Care for a carer: Making carers visible”. It’s also the month we highlight mental health – and the needs and interests of people impacted by mental h
Consumers influencing change nationally
The team has been busy gathering and sharing consumer perspectives to influence national decision making: National safety and quality health service standards The HCCWA submission to the Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care included the opportunity to ensure the role of consum
You can make a difference: help us Un-junk WA
Posted on September 14, 2026
How much of what we eat is really about individual choice? Every day, the places around us influence what we see, what f
What should every patient be able to expect from a safe health service?
Posted on September 13, 2026
When you walk into a hospital or health service, what should you be able to expect? That you will be listened to. That s
Tell us about accessing specialist healthcare in WA
Posted on September 7, 2026
Long waits, high fees, travel, referral problems and difficulty finding a specialist can all affect whether you get the
Digital Health Consumer Panel: Australia-wide EOI
Posted on August 26, 2026
Paid national digital health consumer opportunity: Join the National Consumer and Carer Digital Health Panel Expressions
Vale Nadeen Laljee-Curran
Posted on July 28, 2026
We are very sad to share the news that our colleague Nadeen Laljee-Curran passed away after being diagnosed with cancer
Meeting with WA’s incoming Chief Health Officer: Why consumer voices matter in public health
Posted on July 27, 2026
Health Consumers’ Council WA (HCCWA) meets with WA’s incoming Chief Health Officer to strengthen consumer partnership in
Understanding Australia’s New Open Disclosure Framework: What It Means for WA Health Consumers
Posted on June 26, 2026
Everyone deserves honest, respectful communication when something goes wrong during healthcare. By Health Consumers’ Cou
HCCWA’s Diversity Dialogues Forum 2026
Posted on June 25, 2026
Older people from multicultural communities and their access to, and experience of, healthcare Older people from cultura
National recognition for HCCWA’s advocacy for Western Australian health consumers
Posted on June 25, 2026
Health Consumers’ Council WA recognised as a national nominated finalist for consumer advocacy Health Consumers’ Council
What Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers say makes GP care culturally safe
Posted on June 25, 2026
What is culturally safe GP care? New research from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers A new paper, “Towards
WA Winter Readiness Insights
Posted on June 12, 2026
Clare Mullen | Executive Director Winter is coming here! While I never watched a full episode of Game of Thrones, I’m f
Employment opportunities, join the team!
Posted on June 11, 2026
A great time to join HCCWA and play your part in improving health outcomes and strengthening the voice of health consume
Why consumer representatives matter more than ever in WA healthcare
Posted on May 26, 2026
What we heard in 2026 In March and April, we ran two workshops and brought together thirteen people at different stages
Body worn cameras in WA health facilities
Posted on May 22, 2026
Balancing safety, dignity and trust WA Health has introduced a statewide mandatory policy for body worn camera use in pu
Why positive feedback matters in healthcare in Western Australia
Posted on May 18, 2026
Positive feedback in healthcare can improve staff wellbeing, strengthen compassionate care, and help health services und
Individual Healthcare Advocacy Service (IHAS) Impact Update January to March 2026
Posted on May 8, 2026
Independent patient advocacy An essential building block of clinical governance working under the radar. Individual heal
Initial reaction to the WA State Budget
Posted on May 8, 2026
This week the WA State Budget was handed down, with the government identifying jobs, health, and housing as key prioriti
Needle-free flu vaccine now available for WA kids
Posted on May 7, 2026
Written by Tania HarrisEngagement Manager | Aboriginal Engagement Lead | Disability Engagement Lead This year, Western A
Health Consumers’ Council WA Systemic Advocacy Report
Posted on April 20, 2026
Systemic Update January to March 2026 Health Consumers’ Council WA’s latest Systemic Advocacy Report highlights how cons
What the 2025 Consumer Sentiment Survey means for people in WA: we trust the system, but too many are locked out by cost
Posted on April 2, 2026
New national data confirms a system under pressure, where cost is now the biggest barrier to care. 81.6% satisfied with
Consumer voices driving health – informing the preventative health agenda
Posted on February 25, 2026
WA is the first state to have a Minister for Preventative Health, the Hon Sabine Winton. Late last year, Health Consumer
From the Desk of HCCWA Executive Director
Posted on February 6, 2026
While January is sometimes thought of as a time for rest and leisure, that has not been the case here at HCCWA HQ. High
Systemic Advocacy Report
Posted on January 27, 2026
Western Australia Health Systemic Advocacy October to December 2025 We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Health Consumers’ Council WA calls for urgent action to address GP access and affordability in WA
Posted on January 12, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE12 January 2026 Health Consumers’ Council WA calls for urgent action to address GP access and affordability
Regional WA faces growing GP access challenges despite national bulk billing gains
Posted on January 12, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE12 January 2026 Regional WA faces growing GP access challenges despite national bulk billing gains The Clea
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, E
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 s