Publications

TGA: Increased Online Access to Ingredient Information

Published: 2019 Health Literacy/Patient Information Medicines Quality and Safety in Health Care Therapeutic Goods Administration

Consumers will benefit from increased transparency of information on non-active ingredients currently included in therapeutic goods marketed in Australia. Access to information, such as ingredient information about medicines and other therapeutic goods, is part of the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights (2nd Edition).

HCCA Annual Report 2018-2019

Published: 2019

This report celebrates HCCA's 40th anniversary and reviews the activities and achievements of HCCA during the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Participant experiences and expectations of The Way Back Support Service

Published: 2019 Mental Health

This report provides the finding of a series of interviews with participants of The Way Back Support Service as part of its evaluation. Published February 2019.

ACT Government: Inquiry into ACT Libraries

Published: 2018 Aged Care/Health of Older People Chronic Conditions Health Literacy/Patient Information

HCCA supports the important role of libraries within the ACT community. Libraries, especially physical branches, help to improve social connectedness, are a part of creating age-friendly cities and maintaining overall good health in our communities.

Financial & Tax Practices of For-Profit Aged Care Providers

Published: 2018 Aged Care/Health of Older People Primary Health Care

As a result of takeover activity during the past decade, a small number of major private providers are now responsible for the accommodation of tens of thousands of aged care residents, and the stewardship of billions of dollars of refundable accommodation payments.

ACT Government: ACT Budget 2019-20

Published: 2018 Budget Consultations

HCCA's submission to the 2019-20 ACT Budget consultation.

ACT Legislative Assembly: Inquiry into the Future Sustainability of Health Funding in the ACT

Published: 2018 Inquiries Quality and Safety in Health Care

HCCA’s submission to this Inquiry suggests a number of opportunities for health services, health funders and consumers to work together to change the way services are delivered – with the aim of protecting the future sustainability and viability of the health care we value. The key message HCCA communicates in…

ACT Legislative Assembly: Inquiry into Maternity Services in the ACT

Published: 2018 Health Service Planning Inquiries Quality and Safety in Health Care

HCCA is a member-based organisation and for this submission we consulted with our members and with the HCCA Health Policy Advisory Committee. Our submission draws on experiences shared with us by twelve mothers of babies or young children in the ACT. This submission also draws on discussions with key community…

Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia

Published: 2018 Aged Care/Health of Older People Inquiries Quality and Safety in Health Care

HCCA Submission to the Australian Government House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport: Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia. As the peak member-based consumer advocacy organisation in the ACT, the Health Care Consumers Association (HCCA) has a longstanding interest…

TGA: Consultation on Use & Misuse of Opioids in Australia

Published: 2018 Medicines Quality and Safety in Health Care Therapeutic Goods Administration

HCCA recognises that there will always be some misuse of such medications, and that the misuse of opioids is rising. However, many people in our communities use opioid medications to good effect, for relief from acute or chronic pain. HCCA seeks to ensure that those who need pain relief have…