About This Opportunity
The Consumer Advisor role may include:
- Advocating for issues that impact consumers.
- Supporting Western Health to represent the many varied voices of the community.
- Consultation on committees to ensure a lived experience voice is heard.
- Partnering with staff at Western Health to ensure consistent Best Care outcomes.
- Participating in discussions and focus groups on current projects at Western Health.
- Reviewing and updating documentation to represent the community voice.
- Working with Health Care Workers to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborating with staff on co-design projects.
The level of engagement is up to you it can vary from ad hoc review of documents to committee memberships.
Must be 15 years and over
If you would like to discuss this opportunity prior to applying please contact consumers@wh.org.au
Requirements
- National Police Certificate
- Covid-19 vaccination
Additional Requirements
Working with children check may be required. Covid-19 vaccination certificate is required for all on site engagements.
Opportunity provided by SEEK Volunteer
ID: 202342
Organisation
Western Health
Category
Health
Location
N/A
Time required
- Regular - more than 6 months
- Days: Weekdays, Weekends
- Times: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings
- The level of commitment is up to you. Please contact consumers@wh.org.au to discuss further.
Training
Online orientation and training will be provided
Reimbursements
Reimbursement for any out-of-pocket costs. Remuneration offered for some engagements.
Suitable for
- People with disability
- People Learning English
- Families with Children
- Centrelink Volunteers
- Online & Remote Volunteers
Type of work
- Education & Training
- Governance, Boards & Committees
- Mediation & Advocacy
- Disability Support