Join the Emergency Care Research Steering Committee and Help Shape the Future of Emergency Care Research in Australia and New Zealand The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM), in partnership with the James Lind Alliance (JLA), is undertaking an Emergency Care Priority Setting Partnership across Australia and New Zealand. The project aims to identify and…
Paid Opportunity: Join the Rural Disability Research Reference Group The Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN) is seeking people with lived experience of disability, carers, and family members living in rural and remote Australia to help guide disability research through its Rural Disability Research Community of Practice. A YouTube Clip with more information, subtitles and…
Consultation Open on Proposed Changes to the Specialist Medical Registration Pathway Access to specialist healthcare is an important issue for many Australians. Health Consumers Tasmania is sharing this consultation opportunity to help connect consumers and community members with a chance to provide feedback on proposed changes that may influence Australia’s specialist medical workforce. The Medical…
The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is undertaking a public consultation on proposed revisions to the Professional Capabilities for Chinese Medicine Practitioners. These capabilities outline the knowledge, skills and professional attributes expected of practitioners registered under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.The professional capabilities were originally developed in 2013 when Chinese medicine became a regulated…
This Monash University project focuses on improving how deterioration is recognised and responded to in hospital emergency departments. Deterioration refers to a person’s health worsening while receiving care, such as changes in breathing, heart rate, or alertness. Early recognition and response are important for preventing harm. This research aims to explore how systems, communication, and…
HCT CEO, Ellen MacDonald was pleased to present our latest Hats Off Award to Nicole West and Simone Kramme, Manual Handling Clinical Nurse Consultants (pictured above with Mel Kim, Director Quality & Consumer Safety, Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Department of Health). They were awarded this in recognition of the leadership, care and commitment they…
Health Consumers Tasmania has launched its biggest statewide survey yet and we’re inviting Tasmanians from every corner of the state to share their real experiences with health and wellbeing. Pulse Check: Tasmanian Health is a short, anonymous survey open to all Tasmanians. Whether you’ve had a positive experience, faced challenges, or simply want to highlight…
Closes 24th April 2026 Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) invites Tasmanians to share their experiences with personalised medical devices. Calling for input from consumers, carers, and community advocates to help shape the future regulation of personalised medical devices in Australia. As new technologies emerge and become more widely used, the TGA is reviewing its approach to…
Consultation Closes 9 February 2026 Four National Boards (Boards) are asking for feedback on the Draft registration standard: General registration for experienced internationally qualified health practitioners (draft registration standard). The draft registration standard has been prepared for the following professions: Dental (5 divisions) Medical radiation practice (3 divisions) Occupational therapy Podiatry The Australian states and…
HCT is currently recruiting Consumer Representatives for a Course Advisory Committee for the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours on behalf of The School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Tasmania (UTAS). We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Tasmanian health consumers that have an interest in joining the Course Advisory Committee to share your perspective…