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[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

As we enter the winter months, health messaging is pointing towards one thing. Prevention matters.

If we are serious about improving health outcomes, prevention can no longer be treated as an optional extra. Share the ways you'll be managing health prevention this year.

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

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.

https://t.co/9f9kpKZMWG

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

We continue to hear from Australian consumers who are being forced to go without essential specialist care because of cost.

Read what our CEO, Dr Elizabeth Deveny had to say about this in a recent piece in The Guardian: https://t.co/q5NptB1AcY

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has asked the Consumers Health Forum (CHF) to run a roundtable consultation into consumer general practice views.

Submissions due Tuesday 7 April, 1:00pm (AEDT).
https://t.co/lsLGNqPzbP

[IAPO @IAPOvoice]

Today on #PatientSolidarityDay we unite to spotlight the vital role of social participation in healthcare🌎
We invite you to endorse the Global Patient Charter on Social Participation Charter and help amplify its reach 📣
Add your voice: https://t.co/77NHsXjUnu #PSD2025

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

CHF is excited to announce Priscilla Brice CEO of Mental Health Consumers Alliance as one of our speakers for our upcoming CHF Talks webinar: Discrimination, and how it prevents consumers seeking the care they need.

Join us for this webinar here: https://t.co/AJxthh5Qi4

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

Consumer voices matter.

Join our CEO, Dr @ElDeveny at the PaRIS Patient Advisory Panel Webinar with the @OECD For a discussion on how patient-reported data and lived experience can shape health systems that put consumers first.

Link in bio to register.

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

CHF is running a survey to understand consumer experiences in accessing medicinal cannabis, including thoughts on prescribing practices, side effects experienced, quality of information received & safety standards. Have your say: https://t.co/DZ6IpXgmyI #chf #medicinalcannabis

[TGA Australia @TGAgovau]

We have conducted a review of sunscreen ingredients used in Australia and is recommending additional safeguards for 2 ingredients and a sunscreen ingredient by-product (degradant).

Read more: https://t.co/E2k1XZvidY

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

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 https://t.co/RKy7rYdzzn

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

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: https://t.co/dGyT6gcENQ

[Eddy Jokovich @EddyJokovich]

Here is the interview with Nasser Mashni that @ABCNews removed after pressure from the Z lobby and didn’t want to you to see. Share and promote widely. #AUSPOL F.U. ABC.

[jo root @positiveage]

@BetterEarth2024 @KosSamaras Many Greens in the ACT have moved to the Independents. Look at the seat of Bean for evidence.

[jo root @positiveage]

@nick_coatsworth Shops you are a doctor not an economist!!! Stick to your knitting

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

Today CHF CEO, Dr @eldeveny spoke at @ACOSS Raise the Rate event at Parliament House. CHF supports the campaign to raise income support payments. The current rate of the Newstart allowance is just $56, it is not enough. It's time to #RaiseTheRate.

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

NEW CONSUMER ROUNDTABLE OPPORTUNITY – We're working w @healthgovau to seek consumer views on an important part of how the health system is funded. We’re looking for up to 20 consumers for upcoming roundtables. EOIs close 9 Feb 2025. https://t.co/Yxg3yeUEA4

[jo root @positiveage]

@CaroDiRusso And someone who can't afford a house will help you buy many through negative gearing!

[jo root @positiveage]

@profsarahj See Ronni Salts post on this.

[Health Consumers NSW @HCNSW]

Help NSW Health to improve how they engage on health service planning and delivery. Share your experiences of consultation with NSW Health and how you’d like them to engage and communicate with you.

Take the anonymous survey and/or share an idea here: https://t.co/4dNhbYuukN

[jo root @positiveage]

Joining this panel gives you another way to have your views on critical health issues heard. Sign up and have your say.

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

CHF’s Australia’s Health Panel (AHP) is a consumer-driven initiative of CHF, dedicated to capturing consumer views and experiences on trending health topics and Australia’s healthcare system. Your voice helps advocate for change! Register to join AHP https://t.co/7i1PlqTya8