We support consumers and staff to be involved in co-creating the evidence base for health system development and transformation. We act on the evidence of the human lived experience of the health system to build capacity of consumers and to leverage system change. Being transparent and enduring We demonstrate transparency and responsiveness on behalf of consumers, community and our funders. We maintain strong leadership and governance to assure organisational sustainability and longevity. We support the passion, energy and courage of our staff and members of our Network. Addressing the social determinants of health We acknowledge that systemic reform of the health system requires recognising the social determinants of health and co-designing models of care that address them. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Health Consumers Queensland is committed to: Influencing individual and system change in health services through ensuring the consumer perspective is central in the planning, design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation at all levels. Partnerships and collaboration with organisations, service providers and stakeholders. Quality, safe, affordable, timely and accessible services that deliver the right care, at the right time and the right place. All people have a right to affordable and accessible health services that meet all of their physical, social, emotional and cultural preferences. OUR WORK Health Consumers Queensland partners with public health services, Primary Health Networks, private hospitals and other health services to support Queensland consumers and health services to partner for better health outcomes. We achieve this through our Queensland wide health consumers network, tailored training and skills development programs, and maximising opportunities for consumer representation at all levels of the health system. Health Consumers Queensland has funding from Queensland Health for 5 years to support hospitals and health services and Department of Health staff. Further information about HCQ and the work we do is found at: BOARD OUR
We support consumers and staff to be involved in co-creating the evidence base for health system development and transformation. We act on the evidence of the human lived experience of the health system to build capacity of consumers and to leverage system change. Being transparent and enduring We demonstrate transparency and responsiveness on behalf of consumers, community and our funders. We maintain strong leadership and governance to assure organisational sustainability and longevity. We support the passion, energy and courage of our staff and members of our Network. Addressing the social determinants of health We acknowledge that systemic reform of the health system requires recognising the social determinants of health and co-designing models of care that address them. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Health Consumers Queensland is committed to: Influencing individual and system change in health services through ensuring the consumer perspective is central in the planning, design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation at all levels. Partnerships and collaboration with organisations, service providers and stakeholders. Quality, safe, affordable, timely and accessible services that deliver the right care, at the right time and the right place. All people have a right to affordable and accessible health services that meet all of their physical, social, emotional and cultural preferences. OUR WORK Health Consumers Queensland partners with public health services, Primary Health Networks, private hospitals and other health services to support Queensland consumers and health services to partner for better health outcomes. We achieve this through our Queensland wide health consumers network, tailored training and skills development programs, and maximising opportunities for consumer representation at all levels of the health system. Health Consumers Queensland has funding from Queensland Health for 5 years to support hospitals and health services and Department of Health staff. Further information about HCQ and the work we do is found at: OUR BOARD
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