Call for Abstracts NOW OPEN

21 Nov 2016

Health Consumers Queensland is pleased to announce the call for abstracts are now open for the 2017 Annual Forum!

We invite presenters to submit abstracts for presentations focusing on the main theme: Power and Passion: Culture change though consumer engagement and partnerships.

Call for Abstracts closes 10 January 2017.

Full abstract guidelines and template can be found here: PDF or Word Document.

 

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November eNews

18 Nov 2016

In this issue:

  • From the Chair
  • From the General Manager
  • Queensland Health Consumers Collaborative
  • Case studies needed
  • Out and About
  • Barrett Adolescent Centre Commission of Inquiry
  • Networking sessions
  • Stakeholder priorities for research in health communication and participation
  • Did you know?
  • Introducing the Hip Fracture Care Clinical Care Standard
  • Consumer Opportunities
  • Care at End of Life
  • New website: End of Life Law in Australia
  • Things to do
  • The Last Word …

eNews September

19 Sep 2016

In this issue:

  • Date claimer: Health Consumers Qld 2017 Annual Forum – 18 May in Townsville
  • Message from the General Manager
  • In the spotlight: Sharon Boyce, a tower of reason and strength
  • Sunshine Coast Partners in Recovery consumer and carer groups
  • October networking session: Very special guest, Carolyn Canfield
  • Second annual survey: How can Health Consumers Qld support you?
  • Annual forum highlights: Engaging consumers in design of ward redevelopment
  • $361 million strategy to slash outpatient wait lists
  • Future of digital healthcare
  • Improving asthma re-admission rates
  • Getting involved in research: consumer opportunities
  • Last word: Qld disability review in schools….and more.

eNews August

26 Aug 2016

In this issue:

  • “My heart broke when I heard your story”: The impact of consumer stories
  • Organising a conference or forum? Consider how you can partner with consumers.
  • Our networking sessions for health consumer advocates
  • Children’s Health Service service planning project
  • Keeping up to date: services, papers, lectures, and support groups.
  • Consumer opportunities
  • Opportunities to support your community: Paint it Purple for Homeless Kids, and Kidney Health Research Walk.