Health Consumers’ Council (WA) Inc, (HCC) is an independent, not for profit organisation passionate about ensuring the consumer is at the heart of our state’s health care system. The organisation was established with the support of the Department of Health in 1994 in recognition of the importance of an independent consumer and community voice on all aspects of health. We a registered charity and are governed by a committee of individual community members.
We provide an Individual Advocacy Service during office hours Monday to Friday to help you navigate our health system. We also provide systemic advocacy for the WA community by participating on a large range of committees and working groups and advocating to senior decision makers in health to ensure the consumer voice is heard at the highest level and influences change.
Our Engagement Program provides training and other support to ensure people can have a say in health policy, planning and review. Our Cultural Diversity Engagement Lead ensures that people from a non-English speaking background are considered in health service planning. We also have an Aboriginal Engagement Officer who focuses on ensuring Aboriginal communities are able to have their say and participate in health service reform.
We are keenly aware of the difficulties facing people outside Perth and have a toll-free number for country callers: 1800-620-780.
Organisational Structure
The Health Consumers’ Council is an incorporated body governed by a Management Committee which is required to abide by the Associations Incorporation Act (2015).
Management Committee
The Health Consumers’ Council is governed by a volunteer Management Committee comprising of at least 5 members which are elected for a three year term by the membership base. To find out more, email info@hconc.org.au.
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