🎉 15 years of Health Consumers NSW!
Last week, we celebrated our AGM and anniversary at NSW Parliament House, reflecting on the people and partnerships strengthening health consumer voices across NSW.
📸 See the highlights in our photo gallery: buff.ly/s9GUev7
#HCNSW
15 years of consumer-led change! A huge thank you to our members, consumer representatives, partners, supporters and everyone who has been part of our journey over the past 15 years.
Take a look at some moments from the celebration! 💚💙
Our Annual Report 2025/26 is now live!
Read about our achievements, partnerships and impact over the past year, and download your copy here:
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#HCNSW #AnnualReport #ConsumerLeadership #HealthNSW
An oldie but a goodie - Our Patient Power Podcast about the Charter of Healthcare Rights. Have a look: buff.ly/35jdva3
National Carers Week (11-17 October) is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the millions of Australians who provide care and support to family members and friends.
Their voices and experiences can help shape better, more inclusive health services for everyone.
Missed our 'Thinking critically about using ChatGPT for health advice' webinar on 28 August? You can now watch the recording and have a look at the resources.
Find links to all the webinars in the series and links to resources here: buff.ly/KgF8A5E
Meet us at the Tackling Stigma Conference (23-24 November) at UNSW!
Anthony will present on "The Experiences of Health Consumers with Intersectional Needs: Recommendations for health services to engage equity-deserving people." buff.ly/jjrCfnC #intersectionality
Submission to draft third edition of NSQHS Standards
Download our submission: buff.ly/bBzc6qT
📣 The Wrap October 2026 is out now!
This month we’re covering:
💡 AI in healthcare
🤝 Consumer & lived experience advisory groups
❤️ Opportunities to help shape heart health research
📢 Consumer participation opportunities & sector news
👉 Read it here: buff.ly/WDB8LAu
Do you live in or near Orange in NSW? Learn more about Health Consumers NSW, health consumer engagement and connect with health consumer representatives.
Join us for an informal dinner.
📅 Tuesday, 6 October
🕕 From 6pm
📍 Orange RSL Club
Email [email protected] to come.
Have your say on women’s health
The Australian Parliament is seeking submissions on issues including postpartum care, pain, medical misogyny, fertility, access to care and medical devices.
Your experience matters. Closes 9/10.
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Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay!
Safe care matters for people living with noncommunicable diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and more.
-Know your condition.
-Take part in care decisions.
-Track your care.
-Speak up.
Tomorrow! Join our themed virtual coffee catch-up, 12–1pm, ahead of the NSW Preventive Health Summit 2026.
We want to hear what matters to health consumers when it comes to prevention and better long-term health outcomes.
Last chance to register: buff.ly/5tjplGW
🎉 We're celebrating 15 years of consumer-led change!
We invite you to join our 2026 AGM and 15th Anniversary Celebration at NSW Parliament House on 13 October.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/ba8Dl7t
#HCNSW15Years #ConsumerVoice #NSWHealth #HealthConsumersNSW
Go Gentle Australia wants to hear the public's views and level of awareness of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD), from people with direct experience to those who may never have heard of VAD.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete: buff.ly/mgoGjSk
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking your views on the initial draft of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (third edition). The survey for consumers is closing on 25 September: buff.ly/NbECwwC
Friday is UNSW's Community Navigator Forum, sharing insights and emerging trends in research and practice that inform the work and sustainability of Community Health Navigators across Australia. Interesting for consumers and community organisations. buff.ly/pZz7j4i
☕ Ideas about the future of preventive health in NSW?
Join our themed virtual coffee catch-up ahead of the NSW Preventive Health Summit 2026.
📅 Wed 16 Sept
🕛 12pm to 1pm
💻 Online
We want to hear your ideas and perspectives.
Register: buff.ly/AE5oOzw
Want to build your skills in consumer representation, engagement and advocacy?
Health Consumers NSW offers online training courses designed for:
• health consumer representatives and advocates
• researchers
• health service and organisation staff
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Orange, we’d love to see you.
HCNSW Research Manager Dr Anthony Brown will be in Orange for the Western NSW Health Research Network Symposium in October.
📅 Tuesday, 6 October
🕕 From 6pm
📍 Orange RSL Club
Interested? Email [email protected], and we'll be in touch.




























