News
Read about consumer stories, the latest projects and media releases.
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Seasons Greetings from HIC
Thank you for yet another amazing year. We look forward to continuing to work with you.
- General
- 21 December 2015
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Consumer Fest 2015
Last week Health Issues Centre held its first Consumer Fest. The theme of the day was reflecting on and celebrating consumer achievements.
- Consumers
- 17 December 2015
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Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released a report illuminating variation in health care provision across Australia.
- General
- 15 December 2015
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Eastern Get About
A new organisation in East of Melbourne are looking to train volunteers to assist people be mobile and independent in their local community.
- General
- 03 December 2015
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Victoria’s new mental health plan
Victoria's new 10-year mental health plan sets an ambitious, long term vision for mental health and wellbeing.
- General
- 30 November 2015
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Greater say for Victorians: end of life care
Community consultations are currently underway across Victoria to help develop Victoria's end-of-life-care framework.
- Consumers
- 16 November 2015
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New flu protections in 2016
Vulnerable Australians will get free access to even stronger protections against the flu in 2016 following another record number of reported cases in 2015.
- Consumers
- 09 November 2015
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Private health insurance consultations
On 28 October 2015, the Minister for Health, the Hon Sussan Ley MP, announced consultations focused on the value of private health insurance for consumers and its long term sustainability.
- Consumers
- Health services
- 05 November 2015
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Draft 2 of the NSQHS Standards released
Public consultation on version 2 of the draft National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards is now open and feedback is being sought.
- General
- 28 August 2015
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Teach-back: A technique for better communication
Melbourne Primary Care Network have produced a video to help health care providers use the Teach-back technique with their patients.
- General
- 25 August 2015
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Celebrating outstanding volunteers - call for nominations
Nominate volunteers making a difference in your community today.
- Government & policy
- Health services
- 24 August 2015
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Grampians Pyrenees Primary Care Partnership
Grampians Pyrenees Primary Care Partnership is running a Consumer Engagement Forum to highlight the importance of the consumer voice in health service design, delivery and quality improvement.
- General
- 12 August 2015
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Consumer training opportunity in Loddon Mallee region
Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Service (LMICS) is inviting consumers impacted by cancer and staff to attend free training in Castlemaine, Bendigo, Swan Hill and Mildura.
- Consumers
- 12 August 2015
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Have your say about end of life care
The Victorian Legislative Council’s Legal and Social Issues Committee is interested in the community’s views, insights and experiences in relation to end of life care.
- Consumers
- 11 August 2015
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Congratulations Dorothy Docherty
On Tuesday, 21 July, in front of a full audience at Federation Square, Dorothy was awarded the Victorian Disability Sector Awards' Volunteer Award.
- 11 August 2015
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Better outcomes for people with chronic & complex health conditions
Public information briefings that impact on possible reforms for primary health care in Australia start next week. Get involved!
- General
- 06 August 2015
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Funding grants for women in health sector
Women & Leadership Australia announces National Industry Scholarship Initiative for women leaders in health.
- General
- 09 July 2015
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Webinar: Parenting in the face of chronic illness
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Victoria is running a webinar to assist parents of chronically ill children.
- Consumers
- 02 July 2015
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For consultation: General Practice Accreditation Scheme
Your opportunity to comment on the draft governance framework on the General Practice Accreditation Scheme.
- Consumers
- 01 July 2015
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A man walks into a bar …. And picks up a superbug
NPS MedicineWise and Tropfest take a creative lead against antibiotic resistance.
- General
- 25 June 2015
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Organ donation system under review
The Federal Government recently commissioned Ernst and Young (EY) to review the implementation of the national reform agenda on organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
- Consumers
- 25 June 2015
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Primary Health Care Advisory Group
Find out what their role is driving primary health care reform for people with complex and chronic illness.
- General
- 17 June 2015
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Victorian Health Budget
The Victorian State Budget for 2015-2016 was released on Tuesday, 5 May 2015.
- General
- 06 May 2015
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Primary Health Care Networks Announced
Minister for Health Sussan Ley recently announced the successful applicants to run Primary Health Networks (PHNs) across Australia following a tender process.
- General
- 22 April 2015
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Cancer Council Victoria consumer consultation
There is an opportunity for consumers personally affected by cancer to contribute to the next Victorian Cancer Plan.
- Consumers
- 08 April 2015
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Life Saving Drugs Programme - consumer consultation
On Thursday, 19 March 2015, Health Issues Centre was invited to attend the Melbourne Life Saving Drugs Programme (LSDP) consumer consultation.
- Consumers
- 30 March 2015
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Online learning modules for NSQHS Standards now online
The Victorian Department of Health have released the online National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards education program.
- General
- 12 January 2015
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