Health Consumers Queensland is the State peak organisation representing the involvement of health consumers and carers in healthcare.

Since 2008, we have worked to enable consumers, Queensland Health and the health system to partner effectively together and improve the health of all Queenslanders.
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For Consumers

We give health consumers the skills, confidence and opportunities to drive more accessible services and better health outcomes.

For Health Staff

We support staff and the organisations they work with to create healthy, productive and welcoming partnerships with consumers

Consultancy Services

We offer custom consulting services to give you useful insights into what consumers think and what they value most.

We pride ourselves on sensitive, person-centred listening and can reach into consumer groups that others find difficult to hear from.

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Join our network

When you join our network you join a community of like-minded people dedicated to improving healthcare in Queensland.

Network members can:

  • Receive our weekly eAlert
  • Share thoughts on our online engagement space
  • Apply for consumer roles
  • Participate in our signature training

TROPICAL CYCLONE ALFRED SERVICES UPDATE

Due to approaching Tropical Cyclone Alfred Health Consumers Queensland services will be reduced over coming days with some staff still available online. However, services may cease at any time in consideration of the safety of our staff.

As communities throughout South East Queensland have prepared for the approaching cyclone some Community Led Discussion meetings have had to be postponed but they will be rescheduled by the hosts as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.

While there is still some uncertainty surrounding the impact of the cyclone and what to expect that may create anxiety for some people but don’t be afraid to ask for help, stay alert to announcements and stay safe.

We hope you are well bunkered down, have all you need to ride it out and we know Queenslanders are a resilient bunch and will support each other to bounce back once the storm has passed.

HCQ will be connecting with the network again as soon as we are able to safely return to work at full capacity. We will look forward to hearing from you and your community, and we will update the network on upcoming activities.

In the meantime, if you are in South East Queensland, these links provide important cyclone information and updates:
Current warnings and emergency alerts: www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings
Weather information: www.bom.gov.au/qld/warninngs
Power outages: www.energex.com.au/outages/outage-finder
What’s happening on your roads: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au
Find your Local Disaster Dashboard: www.getready.qld.gov.au/find-your-local-council
Listen to local radio, and of course if you have an immediate health emergency, call 000.