Individual Healthcare Advocacy Service (IHAS) Impact Update January to March 2026
Independent patient advocacy An essential building block of clinical governance working under the radar. Individual health advocacy places the person
Initial reaction to the WA State Budget
This week the WA State Budget was handed down, with the government identifying jobs, health, and housing as key priorities. Health Consumers’ Council
Needle-free flu vaccine now available for WA kids
Written by Tania HarrisEngagement Manager | Aboriginal Engagement Lead | Disability Engagement Lead This year, Western Australia has introduced someth
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 health advocacy places the
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 priorities. Health Consumers’
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 Australia has introduce
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 consumer and community voi
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 quality 49.8% missed n
Informed financial consent in WA: What you need to know before you agree to care
Posted on March 31, 2026
Informed financial consent means you are told the full cost of your care before you agree to treatment. This includes what Medicare pays, what
Meet your HCCWA Team: Clare
Posted on March 19, 2026
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
When you need care, speaking up matters
Posted on March 18, 2026
Quick Read: Healthcare can move quickly. Information can be hard to process in the moment. Speaking up helps us understand our care, make info
ICYMI: Three Exciting Events Coming Up with Dr Margaret Faux!
Posted on March 16, 2026
We’re excited to share that we have three special events coming up in April with Dr Margaret Faux, Australia’s leading expert in medical billi
Meet your HCCWA Team: Kerrie
Posted on March 6, 2026
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 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 Consumers’ Council WA was invi
Meet your HCCWA Team: Caz
Posted on February 19, 2026
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
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 demand for independent
Systemic Advocacy Report
Posted on January 27, 2026
Western Australia Health Systemic Advocacy October to December 2025 We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communiti
Employment Opportunity | Systemic Advocacy Engagement Lead
Posted on January 15, 2026
Part-time to Dec 2026 with possible extension Can you help us build a social movement in health? Are you passionate about improving equity and
Job: Executive Assistant, part-time, to Dec 2026 with possible extension
Posted on January 15, 2026
Love organising? Eagle-eyed proof-reader? Like to be at the centre of the action? We are passionate about the power of health consumer and liv
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 in WA The latest Clea
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 Cleanbill Blue Report show
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