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HCCA’s Health Promotion Framework
Published: 2023
This document is the framework which supports HCCA’s purpose to empower consumers to have control and understanding of their own health and increase their awareness of, and ability to influence control over, the social determinants of health in our communities.HCCA Policies and Frameworks
HCCA Privacy & Confidentiality Policy
Published: 2023
This Privacy Policy outlines how HCCA manages the personal information of staff, volunteers, members and consumer representatives and members of the public. It also describes the type of personal information held, for what purposes, and how that information is collected, held, used and disclosed.Position Statement
Co-Design Position Statement
Published: 2023
The Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) supports co-design as integral to the development, implementation and evaluation of health services, policies and programs.Resources
Factsheet: Stretching Your Health Dollar
Published: 2023 Health Literacy/Patient Information Medicines Mental Health Out-of-Pocket Costs Self-Management
Our factsheet contains useful information and links on how to stretch your health dollar in the ACT.Position Statement
Consumer Participation in Research Position Statement
Published: 2023
This document summarises our commitment to supporting health consumer participation in research.Submission
Submission to Inquiry into Abortion and Reproductive Choice in the ACT
Published: 2022 Inquiries
HCCA views reproductive justice as including both the right not to have a child, through access to abortion and contraception, and the right to have a child without fear of violence or discrimination. It is vital that that the principles of reproductive justice are central in any fulsome review of…Resources
Resource List: Managing Your Medicines
Published: 2022 Health Literacy/Patient Information Medicines
This resource list from our talk on Managing Your Medicines has links tips and links to help you understand and manage your medicines.Submission
Submission to Northside Hospital Planning and Design Consultation
Published: 2022 Health Infrastructure Health Service Planning Quality and Safety in Health Care
The Northside Hospital is a welcome opportunity to address the distinctive health needs of ACT residents living in the area. This submission has been prepared in consultation with our members and community organisations to ensure the planning and design of the hospital adequately addresses the specific health needs of ACT…Annual report
Annual Report 2021-2022
Published: 2022
This annual report reviews the activities and achievements of Health Care Consumers’ Association of the ACT (HCCA) during the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022Resources
Appointment Notes Template
Published: 2022 Health Literacy/Patient Information
You can use this Word template to prepare for and take notes in your medical appointment.Page 5 of 21