Publications

HCCA Statement of Priorities for the 2024 ACT Election

Published: 2024 Aged Care/Health of Older People Health Service Planning Integrated Care Quality and Safety in Health Care

This Statement of Priorities represents our areas of focus for the 2024 ACT Election. We ask political parties and independent candidates to consider and address these priorities. HCCA’s consumer members were integrally involved in the development of these priorities. We have identified priority actions under three domains: 1. Improving consumer…

Glossary of Terms for Consumer Representatives

Published: 2024 Consumer Representation

This is a helpful list of terms that you might find in meetings and papers in your role as a consumer representative.

8 Steps to Staying Safe Tipsheet [Farsi]

Published: 2024 Health Literacy/Patient Information Translation

This translated tipsheet includes 8 simple steps to keep yourself safe during your hospital stay. It is part of our Staying Safe resources. This resource was adapted with permission from Guy’s St Thomas NHS Foundation.

8 Steps to Staying Safe Tipsheet [Arabic]

Published: 2024 Health Literacy/Patient Information Translation

This translated tipsheet includes 8 simple steps to keep yourself safe during your hospital stay. It is part of our Staying Safe resources. This resource was adapted with permission from Guy’s St Thomas NHS Foundation.

8 Steps to Staying Safe Tipsheet [Chinese]

Published: 2024 Health Literacy/Patient Information Translation

This translated tipsheet includes 8 simple steps to keep yourself safe during your hospital stay. It is part of our Staying Safe resources. This resource was adapted with permission from Guy’s St Thomas NHS Foundation.

8 Steps to Staying Safe Tipsheet [Hindi]

Published: 2024 Health Literacy/Patient Information Translation

This translated tipsheet includes 8 simple steps to keep yourself safe during your hospital stay. It is part of our Staying Safe resources. This resource was adapted with permission from Guy’s St Thomas NHS Foundation.

Submission to ACT Government’s 2024-25 Budget Consultation

Published: 2024 Aged Care/Health of Older People Budget Consultations Digital Health Health Infrastructure Health Service Planning

HCCA wants to see the 2024-25 ACT Budget address priorities in three key domains of health: 1. improving consumer access to specific support and health services; 2. improving the integration of care within the health system; and 3. supporting the community sector to meet demand for services.

Staying Safe: At Home – Easy Read

Published: 2024 Disability Health Easy Read Health Literacy/Patient Information

This Easy Read guide can help you when you are back at home after your hospital stay. 

Staying Safe: In Hospital – Easy Read

Published: 2024 Disability Health Easy Read Health Literacy/Patient Information

This Easy Read guide can help you know your rights in hospital and how to stay safe. 

Staying Safe: Going to Hospital – Easy Read

Published: 2024 Disability Health Easy Read Health Literacy/Patient Information

This Easy Read guide can help you get ready for your hospital stay.