Consumers play a critical role to inform health research, offering their experiences in the #healthcare system. But what is their role? Join us for a CHF Talks webinar in 1 week where we'll discuss the state of consumers role in research. Register now chf.org.au/events/consume…

Warm thanks to everyone who joined our #CroakeyLIVE webinar on #BetterCare pathways for people with knee osteoarthritis. Big thanks to panel members, moderator Elizabeth Deveny & our Co-Chair Bronwyn Fredericks & to Australian Physiotherapy Association for sponsoring. Watch on replay here: youtube.com/watch?v=4sgSkN…

.ACOSS is conducting a survey for people receiving income support payments (incl JobSeeker & Youth Allowance) about their adequacy to meet basic costs. A report will be prepared to build awareness of the struggles faced by people receiving those payments. efcee0ql45h.typeform.com/to/VmASJNDS

Leonie Young joins #CHFTalks in her capacity as the Consumer Representative, Consumer Advisory Panel at the ANZUP & the Former Chair of Breast Cancer Trials Consumer Advisory Panel. Register today chf.org.au/events/consume…

CHF joins Go Gentle Australia & other #healthcare organisations signing a joint statement calling for electronic communications to be made available for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) services. Read the statement: gogentleaustralia.org.au/joint_statemen…

#CHFMember Spotlight: Speech Pathology Australia SPA has been a CHF member since 2015 & works to help people when they have trouble understanding and talking with others. They also help patients with reading, spelling and using technology to communicate effectively. speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Want to hear how consumers can help shape the future of healthcare? Marie McInerney will live tweet from the latest #CHFTalks webinar, on #ConsumersInResearch, kicking off at 1pm AEST today. Not too late to register: chf.org.au/events/consume… cc Melissa Sweet Consumers Health Forum of Australia

.ACSQHC is seeking a consumer rep to sit on the Point of Care Testing Working Group. It will support the point of care testing & review against other standards to ensure it aligns with current practice and recent policy changes. EOIS close 6 Sept 2024 chf.org.au/consultations-…

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#ICYMI: rewatch our popular Consumers in research webinar with our expert panelists: Adjunct Professor Darryl O’Donnell, Melissa Le Mesurier and Leonie Young chf.org.au/events/consume…

Great news out of Canberra! Science at ANU scientists have developed a method that tricks malaria parasites into ingesting a fatal dose of drugs by exploiting the parasite’s need for cholesterol to survive. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/ne…

#DYK an estimated 1.2 million Australians have communication support needs? This week is Speech Pathology Australia #SPWeek2024 and it showcases how everyone communicates differently and making connections through unique expression. speechpathologyaustralia.org.au #CommunicateYourWay2024 #CHFMember

Join us for our next #CHFTalks webinar as we break down the pending changes to vaping regulations that will take effect from 1 Oct 2024 & how they will impact consumers, retailers & the vaping community at large. 📅 Thurs 12 Sept 2024 🕓 1pm - 2:30pm AEST chf.org.au/events/underst…

Professor Nick Zwar joins #CHFTalks Webinar to share his experiences in medicine as a general practitioner and as a primary healthcare teacher and researcher. Currently, Nick is the Executive Dean at Bond University - register today to hear his insights chf.org.au/events/underst…

CHF supports Wear It Purple Day & encourages our followers to raise awareness & foster supportive, safe, empowering & inclusive environments for the LGBTIQIA+ community. Learn more about you can get involved here: ow.ly/W4oW50TajgJ

#CHFMember Spotlight: Asthma Australia Asthma Australia has been a CHF Member since 2011 & has been the leading charity for people with asthma for over 60 yrs. Ahead of #NationalAsthmaWeek, we want to spotlight our member’s work in this consumer space asthma.org.au

Today is the start of #WomensHealthWeek, an initiative of Jean Hailes Foundation to bring women’s health into the spotlight. Jean Hailes is shining a spotlight on some of the biggest issues in women’s health, under the banner of #YourVoiceYourChoice. jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-…

This week CHF CEO Dr Elizabeth Deveny presented at the Primary Care Conference in Canberra on the importance of consumer engagement. The workshop addressed ‘uncomfortable truths’ & how direct engagement with consumers around healthcare reform, ensures their voices are heard & respected.

Chris Campbell from PSA joins #CHFTalks Webinar to discuss the changes to vaping regulations and how they will impact consumers. chf.org.au/events/underst…

#DYK asthma affects 1 in 9 Australians? This week is Asthma Australia's Asthma Huff & Puff campaign encourages you to get breathless for asthma so that you can experience, even just for a moment, what it’s like to walk in their shoes. Learn more: asthma.org.au