Reflections from the Online HCCA Election Forum with ACT Greens spokesperson Emma Davidson MLA (2024)
9 October 2024
HCCA recently held a series of online forums in preparation for the 2024 ACT Election. In the second forum, ACT Greens Spokesperson, and Minister for Mental Health, Population Health, Community Services, Seniors and Veterans and Corrections and Justice Health, Emma Davidson MLA joined HCCA members to talk about the ACT Green’s policy platform and what […]Reflections from the Online HCCA Election Forum with Canberra Liberal’s spokesperson Leanne Castley MLA (2024)
4 October 2024
HCCA recently held a series of online forums in preparation for the 2024 ACT Election. In the third forum, ACT Opposition Health Spokesperson, Leanne Castley MLA joined HCCA members to talk about the Liberal’s policy platform and what they see as priority issues in the ACT health system. HCCA has developed our own priorities for […]Reflections from the Online HCCA Election Forum with ACT Labor’s Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA (2024)
On 23 August 2024 Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA joined HCCA members to talk about ACT Labor’s policy platform and respond to the HCCA priorities. HCCA’s Statement of Priorities on our website (https://www.hcca.org.au/publication/hcca-statement-of-priorities-for-the-2024-act-election/) HCCA members and guests were able to submit questions about health issues and services in the ACT to be asked during the event. […]
Reflections from the HCCA Election Forum (2024)
29 July 2024
Written by Darcy Whitmore On 17 July 2024 HCCA held an election forum, bringing together HCCA members, staff and key health spokespersons from the major political parties. This event provided a platform for these representatives to share their commitments and priorities for health care in the ACT. The forum was held in person in the […]HCCA ACT End-of-Year Shutdown
7 December 2023
HCCA’s offices will be closed from 4pm on Friday 22 December 2023 and will re-open at 10am Wednesday 3 January 2024. We have created a list of health services and support if you need it. If you think someone’s life is in danger, call 000.Forum: Guiding the Delivery of Health Care in the ACT 2023-2033
14 November 2023
“Are you here for the bingo, love?” a Southern Cross Club front desk staff member asked one of our HCCA members, as she arrived to take part in the ACT Health Directorate’s forum Guiding the Delivery of Health Care in the ACT 2023-2033.Using Medicines for Better Health: Health Literacy and Health Education Grants awarded to Quality Use of Medicines Alliance
3 October 2023
Two new grants will see peak health and consumer organisations working together. The grants will support consumer health literacy and improve the use of medicines in Australia. The grants will run over a 2-year period. They will help address priority quality use of medicines issues for: atopic dermatitis gout antidepressants in older people, and oral […]Tribute to Kate Moore
29 August 2023
Kate Moore made a significant contribution to public policy through her involvement in the ALP and the health consumer movement. She held important positions at local and national level and was a strong advocate for social justice, addressing inequity and putting consumers at the centre of health policy.PCHSS Research Showcase: future proofing healthcare
10 July 2023
In mid-June, HCCA’s Policy and Research team attended the National Health and Medical Research Centre’s (NHMRC) Partnership Centre for Health System Sustainability (PCHSS/Partnership Centre) research showcase event. The event was focused on what the evidence tells us about creating sustainable healthcare systems. The first session showcased the outcomes and recommendations from 6 years of projects […]Northside Hospital Briefing to Community Groups
6 June 2023
Summary of Northside Hospital Briefing meeting with Cathie O'Neill – 19 May 2023. Cathie and her team are leading the transition from Calvary to CHS, with respect to service continuity and how the transition impacts on consumers and staff.Page 1 of 6