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Health Consumers Queensland is the peak health consumer organisation representing the interests of Queenslanders.

HCQ is committed to a health system which delivers quality and safe health services providing the right care, at the right time and in the right place. Join HCQ’s Consumer Network: http://hcq.org.au/consumer-network/
• To receive information about important policy, program and service issues which impact on health.
• For opportunities to input into the work of HCQ.
• To provide feedback on import

ant health matters.
• To receive Health Consumers Queensland's e-bulletin.
• To receive emails about consumer representative committees opportunities: being a Consumer Representative is one way for consumers to provide input, from a consumer perspective, into local, state and national health policies, systems, service reforms and initiatives. Consumers who are HCQ Consumer Network members can submit an expression of interest for a particular committee when vacancies arise. Current HCQ Consumer Representative Program vacancies: http://hcq.org.au/current-consumer-representatives-program-vacancies/
• To receive invitations for expressions of interests for specific committees.
• So you may link with other interested health consumers about similar areas of interest and share information, ideas, within an online environment.
• To receive information and invitations to HCQ events and other government and community health event

HCQ's Consumer Representatives Program is an avenue for health services and agencies to request the recruitment of a consumer representative/s to health-related committees, reference groups, advisory bodies, councils, forums etc. Fill in the online request form or phone 07 3316 2999: http://hcq.org.au/consumer-representatives-program/

08/09/2026

Every day of Women’s Health Week has its own sub-theme. Across the week organisers Jean Hailes for Women’s Health are asking us what it would mean to “Do it anyway” across these domains of health. Today’s domain is To move. What does this mean to you?

07/09/2026

Every day of Women’s Health Week has its own sub-theme. Across the week organisers are asking us what it would mean to “Do it anyway” across these domains of health. Today’s domain is To fuel. What does this mean to you?

07/09/2026

It’s Women’s Health Week from 7–11 September.

This year’s theme is “Do it anyway”.

At first glance, that could sound a little dismissive. Women are already highly engaged in their health, using health services – including preventive health care – at greater rates than men, while often facing additional barriers to accessing the care they need.

But “Do it anyway” isn’t about telling women to try harder.

It’s about challenging the messages women hear – and can sometimes come to believe themselves – that you can’t do something, it’s too hard, or that your own health and wellbeing should come after everything else.

Women’s Health Week is led in Australia by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. This year, they’re inviting every woman to back herself and “do it anyway” – whatever that looks like for you, in your life and on your terms.

04/09/2026

Health Consumers Queensland - September E-Alert -

The Australasian Kidney Trials Network (AKTN) operates with a mission to deliver high quality clinical trials which help to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with kidney disease. To achieve this, the AKTN designs, conducts, and supports clinical trials in Australia and New Zealand in...

03/09/2026

Health Consumers Queensland is introducing Coffee & Connect online, a new monthly online gathering for health consumers across Queensland.

Whether you're new to consumer engagement or a long-time consumer representative these sessions offer a relaxed space to connect with others, share experiences, exchange ideas and build your network.

Date: Tuesday 15 September
Time: 10:30am-11:30am

Grab a coffee and join the conversation. We look forward to connecting with you!

Register for Virtual Coffee and Connect via this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AzIBLWsEzUaykAfhE64hF9I2cZ0Hp3tFiQtkF54k4UpUOElROFdJWExEVDBPOVM5T09QRldWQVMyOS4u

25/08/2026

Last week, many of us would have seen our cities and towns brightened by the lovely yellow of Daffodil Day, now in its 40th year of raising awareness and funds for lifesaving cancer research. Daffodil Day, Red Nose Day and Jeans for Genes Day are some of Australia’s longest-running and best-known modern charity awareness days. They helped make the combination of fundraising, public participation and cause awareness a familiar part of the Australian calendar, with many new ‘days of’ joining the roster. Which of these days are significant to you?

21/08/2026

https://mailchi.mp/hcq.org.au/hcq-consumer-opportunities-knock-august Consumer representative opportunities in health care and research.

20/08/2026

With around two in five Australians expected to be diagnosed with cancer by age 85, most of us will be affected by cancer - personally or through someone we know. Today is Daffodil Day, with all those beautiful daffodils representing hope for a cancer free future. We'd love to see your photos of your daffs in the comments below.

07/08/2026

Health Consumers Queensland - August E-Alert -

(1) Consumers and carers: Adults with lived experience of musculoskeletal pain (such as neck, back, knee, or hip pain), as well as carers, family members, and supporters of people living with musculoskeletal pain, who live in regional, rural, or remote Australia.

04/08/2026

🦷 Oral health is health.

This Dental Health Week, the Australian Dental Association is encouraging young adults aged 18–25 to get “back to the dentist” and make their oral health a priority.

Regular dental care can help prevent problems and identify concerns early. But we also know that cost, availability, distance and previous experiences can make dental care difficult to access.

If it has been a while since your last dental visit, this week could be a useful prompt to explore the care available to you.

Find oral health information:
https://www.teeth.org.au/

Check whether you may be eligible for free public dental care in Queensland:
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/services/oral-eye-ear/dental-services

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