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We are your voice in national health debates. Consumers Health Forum is the national peak body representing Australian healthcare consumers.

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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
2 days
Our CEO, Dr @eldeveny, spoke to ABC Radio after Bupa wrongly rejected $35M in customer claims. She says their actions caused mental & physical suffering, with some patients delaying care as a result.
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
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#CHFMember Spotlight: @maculardisease (MDFA), a CHF Member since 2018, is the peak body representing the interests of 1.9M Australians living with macular disease. MDFA’s website contains resources & support services for people with low vision
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
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From today, 1 July, eligible Australians aged 50-70 can access free lung cancer screening. CHF supports the Government investment, which could save 100’s of lives each year. Speak to your GP or visit
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
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CHF supports the @TGAgovau’s review of Vitamin B6 access due to health concerns. Speak to your GP or pharmacist if you're concerned about how changes may affect you or your medications
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
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.@AuDigitalHealth’s My Health Record has a range of benefits incl: . ▶️ Immediate access to your health record throughout your life and in case of an emergency.▶️ Less need to remember key aspects of your medical history and medications. Learn more:
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
9 days
#ICYMI: Our fortnightly e-newsletter Consumer Voices dropped yesterday! @eldeveny weighed in on the latest @GrattanInst report, plus current consumer engagement opportunities & a spotlight on @maculardisease. Subscribe now:
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
12 days
#DYK an Active Script List can be helpful to people to manage your electronic prescriptions if you take multiple medications? You can walk into a pharmacy, give consent to access your list & have pharmacies dispense your medicines - visit @AuDigitalHealth:.
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
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Last week, we held our first Consumer Assembly meeting! The Assembly is a new initiative at CHF which helps further drive the lived-experiences and voices of consumers throughout our work.
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
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OPP Extended: CHF in partnership w @AuDigitalHealth is recruiting twelve young people aged 18–25 to take part in an online focus group. This opp will explore how young people can be supported in managing their My Health Record, closing Monday 23 June 2025:
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
18 days
#DYK @AuDigitalHealth has a YouTube channel? Subscribe today to learn more about the Agency’s initiatives incl:.▶️My Health Record– aged care setting benefits.▶️Electronic prescriptions.▶️My Health Record– emergency care benefits.▶️Setting up my health app.
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
19 days
Aged 14–25? We want to hear from you! Take a quick, anonymous survey about how you use (or don’t use) My Health Record. Help shape digital health resources for young people:
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
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CHF joins Member org @AusContinence in marking #WCW2025 (16-22 June 2025) & shine a spotlight on a condition that affects millions but remains misunderstood. CHA calls on communities to break the silence & foster conversations about continence health.
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
23 days
CHF in partnership w @AuDigitalHealth is recruiting 10 parents/guardians of young people aged 14-18 to take part in an online focus group. This opp will explore how young people are supported in managing their My Health Record. Apply before 19 June 2025
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
24 days
CHF in partnership w @AuDigitalHealth is recruiting twelve young people aged 18–25 to take part in an online focus group. This opp will explore how young people can be supported in managing their My Health Record. Apply before Thursday 19 June 2025:
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
27 days
#CHFMember Spotlight: @AusContinence . CHA is a CHF Member since 2011 & advocates for Australians affected incontinence. Ahead of #WCW2025 in June, we are spotlighting our member’s efforts that brings attention to people living with incontinence
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
30 days
CHF in partnership w @ACSQHC is seeking to appoint one consumer rep to join the Primary Care Committee (PCC). The PCC points out problems in delivering good care & helps design programs that fit the needs of primary care. EOIs close on 13 June 2025
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
1 month
#ICYMI: rewatch our ‘Join the Board | Candidate Webinar’ with host CHF Board Chair Tony Lawson. We explained the work of CHF and the Board, as well as the requirements of CHF Directors.
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
1 month
Is your smartphone device the most secure it can be? Follow @AuDigitalHealth's tips to ensure you're protected using My Health Record:.Set up a passcode, PIN, face ID on your device to stop unauthorised access.Keep the device’s operating software updated.
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
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CHF joins Member org @HaemAus marking #WHW2025 raises awareness of Australia’s most common genetic disorder & its significant health implications. Despite being carried by 1 in 7 people & affecting 1 in 200 haemochromatosis is frequently underdiagnosed .
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@CHFofAustralia
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
1 month
📢 One week to go: "Join the CHF Board | Candidate Information Webinar." Our Board Chair Tony Lawson will explain the work of the CHF Board & have the opportunity to ask your questions. 📅 Wed 4 June 2025 .🕓 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST .Register today
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