Sadly, HIC will cease operations on 7 March 2024. We’re exploring options for transitioning to a new entity.

Visit here for the Board's statement: hic.org.au/board-statemen…

If you need any resources from our website, download them by March 5. Reach out to us at [email protected].

If you were thinking of joining a health-focused/hospital committee, this is your chance.

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne has several ongoing opportunities for various committees and registers.

All committees are remunerated at $99 per meeting.

More: hic.org.au/job/consumer-c…

The Alfred is seeking to determine the research questions that truly matter to patients, carers & professionals in the field of anaesthesia & perioperative care.

We’re seeking male consumers to do a survey and attend an online workshop.

More: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre (ANZIC-RC) at Monash University is seeking up to six consumers from diverse backgrounds to help with a project focusing on nutrition care during and following critical illness.

Find out more: hic.org.au/job/anzic-nutr…

We're seeking up to 5 consumers to join our Consumer Advisory Group for a project aimed at detecting undiagnosed heart failure and helping patients manage symptoms to stay out of hospital for longer.

More info: ow.ly/FKpu50Qw7tC

Our Consumer Engagement Practitioners Network is launching soon.

We're designing the program with members who are sharing their challenges, priorities & topics of interest. Register this week to ensure your learning goals are woven into the program!

hic.org.au/victorian-heal…

We're seeking consumers to read the revised Health Complaint Handling Standards and Service Charter & provide feedback during an online workshop.

More: ow.ly/aAIB50Qvhcq

Have you ever been in ICU or know someone who has? Do you want to make a difference for future ICU patients?

Visit here for more information or scan the QR Code below to register: hic.org.au/job/anzic-inte……

There are still places available in our inaugural Consumer Engagement Practitioners Network for 2024.

Join us to elevate your capabilities in effective consumer engagement, learn, and connect with peers.

Visit: hic.org.au/victorian-heal…

Are you a consumer engaged in the Victorian health sector or do you work with consumers? If you're not yet a subscriber of our 'Consumers Connect' newsletter, you need to be.

Subscribe here and look out for our first issue of the year next week: hic.org.au/subscription-f…

RESOURCES: How to set up and improve a Community Advisory Committee for your organisation?

Check out our CAC Toolkit: hic.org.au/new-resources-…

Want to make a difference in health care? Join the Consumer Engagement Practitioners Network and learn, share and network with peers.

Find out more and take advantage of the early-bird prices that end on Friday: hic.org.au/victorian-heal…

Today is Brew Monday, held on 15 January to encourage reaching out to someone in your life whom you care about.

We love a reminder to focus on what improves our mental health and wellbeing – social connection.

Who will you be catching up with over a cuppa today?

What topics would you like to read about in our Consumers Connect newsletter and more generally? Drop us a reply.

Sign up for the newsletter here (the first edition of the year will hit inboxes later this month): hic.org.au/subscription-f…

We are extending the early-bird prices for our pioneering Consumer Engagement Practitioners Network until 19 January.

More info: hic.org.au/victorian-heal…

To register, visit here: ow.ly/Nywy50QksvQ

#NEWS : The Vic Dept of Health released an update on Victoria’s non-emergency patient transport services review conducted last year.

We were proud to host community conversations to inform the review and look forward to sharing the outcomes soon: health.vic.gov.au/patient-care/n…

Have you signed up to our Consumers Connect newsletter?

It is your one-stop shop to catch up on Victorian health sector's latest consumer engagement news. The next issue will hit your inboxes in late January.

Sign up here or scan the QR Code: hic.org.au/subscription-f…

Health Issues Centre will be closed from COB Friday 22 December and reopen on Tuesday 2 January.

From our entire team, we're wishing you a wonderful and safe holiday period, and all the best for 2024.

#HealthIssuesCentre #ConsumerVoicesForBetterHealthcare

Register for our Consumer Engagement Practitioners Network for 2024 and connect with like-minded individuals to elevate your capabilities, confidence and contacts.

Please visit here for a sample agenda: ow.ly/lxS550QksvP

To register, visit here: ow.ly/Nywy50QksvQ

What are our top 2023 highlights?

This year we made meaningful strides in health system transformation. Check out our progress: hic.org.au/year-in-review…

If you collaborated with us, pls share your thoughts.