Health Consumers Queensland

Health Consumers Queensland 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/

With around two in five Australians expected to be diagnosed with cancer by age 85, most of us will be affected by cance...
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.

Health Consumers Queensland - August E-Alert -
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.

🦷 Oral health is health.This Dental Health Week, the Australian Dental Association is encouraging young adults aged 18–2...
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

Did you know Australia now has a National Lung Cancer Screening Program?Lung cancer screening can help find cancer early...
01/08/2026

Did you know Australia now has a National Lung Cancer Screening Program?

Lung cancer screening can help find cancer early—before symptoms appear—when treatment may be more effective.

If you’re aged 50 to 70 and have a history of smoking, you may be eligible for a free lung screen. Speak with your GP or another healthcare provider to find out.

Learn more: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/nlcsp

Do you know your healthcare rights? The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights describes what you can expect when recei...
28/07/2026

Do you know your healthcare rights? The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights describes what you can expect when receiving health care.

23/07/2026

🎡 The Brisbane Ekka is almost here—and so is the annual talk about “Ekka flu”.

If you haven’t had this year’s flu vaccination yet, now is a good time to consider it before heading into the crowds.

Flu vaccination is free for all Queenslanders aged six months and over in 2026. Protect yourself, your family and others in the community.

Find out more https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/2026-free-flu-vaccinations

Help shape culturally safe hospital careThe Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking expres...
22/07/2026

Help shape culturally safe hospital care

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and others with relevant experience or knowledge.

This first step will help plan future consultation about making hospital care safer, more respectful and free from racism.

People may later be invited to join an online session or provide feedback in another way.

Learn more and express your interest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nJKjNM9zVEmr_hR9w1F4kkQm6WeZpRRIjyOGPlhe9S1UMDVQNlhKR1pMRFBLSzk0OFZLUFU3MkNWQS4u

You sometimes hear Aussies say that it is bad luck to toast with water. But every alcohol-free day is a chance to reduce...
20/07/2026

You sometimes hear Aussies say that it is bad luck to toast with water. But every alcohol-free day is a chance to reduce your exposure to a known risk factor for cancer. Dry July Foundation raises funds for almost 40 cancer organisations across Australia. We'll cheers to that! https://www.facebook.com/dryjuly/

Earlier this week, we shared Diabetes Australia's question:"What do you wish people knew about living with diabetes?"It ...
15/07/2026

Earlier this week, we shared Diabetes Australia's question:

"What do you wish people knew about living with diabetes?"

It got us thinking...

Here on HCQ's page, we wanted to open that question up for anyone living with a health condition or concern. What do you wish people knew?

Maybe it's that you don't have to "look sick" to be sick. Maybe it's the time, cost and effort involved in managing your health. Maybe it's navigating appointments, medications, pain, fatigue, or simply feeling heard.

With this post, we'd love to hear from people living with any chronic or ongoing health condition.

What's one thing you wish other people knew about living with your condition?

Your experience helps build understanding—not just among the public, but across our health system.

Comments will be open during business hours when our team is available to monitor the conversation.

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