3 Apr 2024
The first three modules of our new on-demand training for health staff are now available online. The training is designed to support staff in building successful and sustainable partnerships with consumers. Each module is self-paced can be completed at any time, offering flexibility to busy staff. Modules now available are:
Staff Foundations of Consumer Partnerships
- The basics of the why and how of partnering
- Approximately 2 hours to complete
Recruiting Consumers
- A breakdown of key considerations for health staff when recruiting consumers, including how to create an effective EOI for consumer positions
- Approximately 1 hour to complete
Active Listening
- Seven skills in active listening to improve communication in partnership activities
- Microlearning – 10 minutes to complete
More modules will be released in coming months.
Register here to access the training
13 Dec 2023
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…)
6 Dec 2023
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…)
6 Dec 2023
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…)
1 Dec 2023
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…)
