Publications

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.

Consumer Participation in Research Position Statement

Published: 2023

This document summarises our commitment to supporting health consumer participation in research.

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…

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 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 2022

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.

Resource List: Making the Most of Your Appointment

Published: 2022 Health Literacy/Patient Information

This resource list from our talk on Making the Most of Your Appointment has links tips and links to help you participate in medical appointments and keep good notes about your medical history.

Simple Medical Summary Template

Published: 2022 Health Literacy/Patient Information

You can use this Word template to write your own summary of your medical history. It is formatted to fit on a double sided A4 page.

Looking after your health with a long-term condition: Perspectives from international students living in the ACT

Published: 2022 Chronic Conditions Self-Management

This report shares the findings from community-centered research that investigates how international students undertaking tertiary education in the ACT look after their health when they have a long-term health condition. The report explores the everyday strategies that international students use to look after their health, and some of the difficulties…

“I try not to see a doctor unless I really have to”: Perspectives of older Chinese migrants to the ACT about long-term conditions self-management

Published: 2022 Aged Care/Health of Older People Chronic Conditions Self-Management

This report explores how Chinese migrants to the ACT, who are 55 or older, look after their health when they have one or more long-term condition. It reports on learning from in-depth semi-structured conversations with 21 participants, and shares the findings.