New training package for Qld Health staff now accepting registrations

Two dates available: 10am 23 April or 10am 14 May 2024

The Health Consumers Queensland team are pleased to invite staff of Queensland Health to our newly revitalised training program, the Foundations of Consumer Partnerships.

Staff can build a solid understanding of the basic elements of consumer partnerships in this signature program. Open to Queensland Health staff regardless of experience in consumer partnerships, the Foundations of Consumer Partnerships aims to give an understanding of the why and how of developing productive and respectful partnerships with consumers.

The Foundations of Consumer Partnerships covers the theory and background of partnering with consumers, investigating the ideas that underpin this essential way of working.

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Joint Needs Assessment Working Group

Closing date: 9am Thursday 18 January 2024

If you have at least 6 months’ committee experience, a good understanding of the health system, and an understanding of health needs assessments, we invite you to apply for the consumer representative position on the Joint Needs Assessment Working Group. (more…)

Queensland Rural and Remote Clinical Network Steering Committee Member

Closing date: 9am, Monday 5 February 2024

Have you or someone you care for required health services in a rural or remote area of Queensland?

Queensland Rural and Remote Clinical Network (QRRCN) Steering Committee invites a consumer or carer to participate.  The position requires personal experience as a health consumer and the ability to present practical advice that reflects health consumers’ real-life experiences. (more…)

Queensland Health Artificial Intelligence Plan Project Steering Committee

Closing date: Thursday, 18 January 2024

The System Planning Branch (SPB) within the Department of Health is providing two health consumer representatives with the opportunity to participate in the project steering committee for the development of an artificial intelligence plan.

System Planning Branch is seeking consumers with experience and/or knowledge in artificial intelligence or digital health to contribute to the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Queensland health system. (more…)

Statewide Robotics Plan Steering Committee

Closing date: Thursday 18 January 2024

The Department of Health’s System Planning Branch is seeking two health consumer representatives to join Queensland’s robotics plan steering committee. This team aims to boost robotics use in healthcare across the state and welcomes applicants with experience in robotics or digital health, especially encouraging diversity and applicants from regional areas. (more…)