Consumers Health Forum of Australia

Consumers Health Forum of Australia We are the national peak body representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers.

We work to achieve safe, quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by accessible health information and systems. We do this by:

-advocating for appropriate and equitable healthcare

- undertaking consumer-based research and developing a strong consumer knowledge base

- identifying key issues in safety and quality of health services for consumers

- raising the health literacy of

consumers, health professionals and stakeholders

- providing a strong national voice for health consumers and supporting consumer participation in health policy and program decision making

CHF welcomes Hypersomnolence Australia as a new Associate Member. Working to improve the lives of those living with comp...
04/06/2026

CHF welcomes Hypersomnolence Australia as a new Associate Member. Working to improve the lives of those living with complex neurological sleep-wake disorders including idiopathic hypersomnia and narcolepsy. By providing education and fostering connection between lived experience experts with clinicians/researchers, Hypersomnolence Australia act as advocates for health consumers impacted by these disorders.

CHF is a Member based organisation and relies on its Members to decide important decisions around the organisation including the board. To know more about becoming a CHF Member, including the different levels of membership, visit our webpage: https://www.chf.org.au/get-involved/membership

CHF is really looking forward to collaborating with Hypersomnolence Australia in supporting their work as a consumer focused organisation.

CHF would like to welcome our newest voting Member, Weight Issues Network (WIN). Working to champion the voices and supp...
04/06/2026

CHF would like to welcome our newest voting Member, Weight Issues Network (WIN). Working to champion the voices and support people living with and affected by obesity, WIN has consumer advocacy at its core.

CHF is a Member based organisation, relying on Members to decide important decisions around the organisation including the board. To know more about becoming a CHF Member, including the different levels of membership, visit our webpage: https://www.chf.org.au/get-involved/membership

We look forward to collaborating with WIN as a new Voting Member of CHF and support their mission to improving the lives of Australians.

As we enter the winter months, health messaging is pointing towards one thing in particular. Prevention matters. We know...
03/06/2026

As we enter the winter months, health messaging is pointing towards one thing in particular. Prevention matters. We know most preventative health measures can't be achieved in one appointment and instead are often a chain of small actions, taken early enough to make a difference. We know prevention does not mean the same thing for everyone.

Recent outbreaks remind us why prevention matters with booster vaccinations, seasonal flu vaccination and clear public health information all helping to reduce preventable illness. But prevention only works when people know what is available to them, what they are eligible for, what it may cost, and how to access it.

If we are serious about improving health outcomes, prevention can no longer be treated as an optional extra. CHF is calling on governments to prioritise health prevention as a core part of the health system so consumers can act and reap the benefits. Share the ways you'll be managing health prevention this year.

As CHF prepare the celebrations for the fortieth year as an organisation, we want to hear from you. As an organisation c...
02/06/2026

As CHF prepare the celebrations for the fortieth year as an organisation, we want to hear from you. As an organisation centred around consumers, it's important that we celebrate in collaboration with the people we represent.

We value your input. Let us know how CHF should celebrate this important milestone by completing the short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/5P70isSSry

Survey closes midnight Wednesday 3rd June.

Last chance to join CHF for the Board Information webinar taking place Thursday at 2PM (AEST). For anyone interested in ...
27/05/2026

Last chance to join CHF for the Board Information webinar taking place Thursday at 2PM (AEST). For anyone interested in learning more about the CHF Board, register below.

With nominations opening in the coming weeks, this webinar will be an opportunity to hear from current Board members as well as asking any questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you there, you can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JAdO0qxQSbCFBJjSFtsDSA

No one should experience stigma or discrimination when trying to access healthcare, but for some this is still a barrier...
26/05/2026

No one should experience stigma or discrimination when trying to access healthcare, but for some this is still a barrier to getting the care they need.

We want to hear your experiences so we can better advocate to the Australian government and the healthcare system. CHF strives to make sure that everyone in Australia receives equal and equitable healthcare.

Join Australia's health panel today and let us know your thoughts via the link here: https://www.chf.org.au/get-involved/australia-s-health-panel

CHF has launched a new logo as we enter our 40th year! Our origins sit alongside a powerful period of consumer and commu...
24/05/2026

CHF has launched a new logo as we enter our 40th year! Our origins sit alongside a powerful period of consumer and community health advocacy, including the response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, where CHF was first funded in the 1986–87 Federal Budget.

We are proud of the impact made over the past four decades and remain committed to advocating for positive change.

Over the next 12 months, look out for a range of activities marking this milestone, and share how CHF has played a role in your life by commenting below.

Are you interested in joining CHF's board? Nominations will open soon for upcoming vacancies. CHF is hosting a webinar o...
21/05/2026

Are you interested in joining CHF's board? Nominations will open soon for upcoming vacancies. CHF is hosting a webinar on Thursday 28 May from 2PM (AEST) to provide information and the opportunity to answer any questions nominees may have.

To register, visit the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JAdO0qxQSbCFBJjSFtsDSA #/registration

Our final CHF Talks webinar for 2025/26 was hosted on Tuesday by a panel of consumers, advocates and professionals. Open...
20/05/2026

Our final CHF Talks webinar for 2025/26 was hosted on Tuesday by a panel of consumers, advocates and professionals. Opened by CHF CEO, Dr Elizabeth Deveny, the panel looked into the ways both social and commercial determinants of health can impact the healthcare people receive.

Joining the panel were CHF Consumer Assembly members and advocates Heidi La-Paglia and Suresh Rajan with researcher, Dr Jenn Lacy-Nichols. We thank the panel for sharing their expertise, reflections and initiating some important conversations around influences on care.

To watch the recording of the webinar, visit the link: https://youtu.be/4WwzgPIWe7c

Tell us about your experiences with stigma and discrimination in the healthcare system in our latest Australia's Health ...
19/05/2026

Tell us about your experiences with stigma and discrimination in the healthcare system in our latest Australia's Health Panel survey. This will inform how CHF advocates for change and government health policy.

Our survey is now live, you can complete it by following the link: https://www.chf.org.au/get-involved/australia-s-health-panel

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