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
Consumer Voices Drive Change: A Win Against Predatory Dental Practices in WA
Joint AHPRA and ATO Statement Targets Predatory Dental Payment Practices We’ve seen time and again that consumers speaking up can drive change, and la
Dental issues, quality and cost – update on advocacy Oct 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) an
We reiterate our unflinching support for everyone in our community
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 vio
The Productivity Commission has released an Interim Report into delivering health care more efficiently
Productivity Commission report on delivering quality care The Productivity Commission has released an Interim Report into delivering health care more
Housing as a health issue: Homelessness Week
As we head into Homelessness Week, we are all acutely aware of the housing crisis in Western Australia. Recent research from Curtin University shows t
What will the new bulk billing incentives mean for consumers?
What will the new bulk billing incentives mean for consumers? Cleanbill have released a report that forecasts what they believe will be the impact of
Your voice at the table: HCCWA’s recent ministerial meetings
Building strong partnerships with WA’s new Ministerial team Over the past few weeks, we have been busy meeting with the new ministerial team and their
High Specialist Fees: The Grattan Institute Report has identified some interesting solutions.
HCCWA welcomes the recent report “Special Treatment: Improving Australians’ access to specialist care” from the Grattan Institute into the cost of spe
2025-26 Budget “The No Surprises Budget”
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 budget docume
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
At HCCWA we regularly host interns from the McCusker Centre for Citzenship at UWA because we believe in helping to educate future leaders, as well as
Meet your HCCWA Team: Bronwyn Ife
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 patients, c
Federal Election 2025: Why Australia’s Health Future Depends on Your Vote
The Federal Election 2025 is fast approaching, and for Australians, we have been keeping an eye on the announcements from the major parties to see wha
Highlighting consumer interests with the new WA ministerial team
At Health Consumers’ Council (HCC), we believe that meaningful change in our health system requires active consumer involvement at every level of deci
Health Consumers Council Welcomes New WA Ministerial Health Team
For Immediate Release Health Consumers’ Council WA welcomes Premier Cook’s announcement today of the team of ministers who will be leading the health
Harmony Day is a missed opportunity
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination It’s also, Harmony Day 21 March 2025 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Long Covid Awareness Week 10 to 15 March 2025
Long Covid Awareness Week “Long COVID is like being taken hostage in your own body, it is not just a lingering cold, it is a profound disruption to
State election – let’s look through a health lens
** UPDATED 24/02/2025** With a state election looming, we have been keeping an eye on the announcements from both major parties to see what they are s
Health consumers and two elections…
Why the 2025 elections matter for healthcare policy, and how patients and consumers can influence change. The Impact of the WA State Election 2025 and
Women’s and Newborns Hospital relocation – HCC advocating for consumer voices
In April 2023 the WA Minister for Health made a surprise announcement that the new Women’s and Newborns Hospital – previously planned to be on the QEI
Advocating for consumer perspectives through committees
One of the ways Health Consumers’ Council advocates at a systemwide level for consumer perspectives in health is by participating in a range of commit