Published Friday, 13 July, 2007 at 01:02 PM
Minister for Health
The Honourable Stephen Robertson
New Health Community Councils appointed
Health Minister Stephen Robertson has appointed community members to 36 new Health Community Councils around the state.
Mr Robertson said he made the appointments following recommendations from the independent Health Quality and Complaints Commission.
“I’m particularly pleased with the quality of nominations put forward and I’m confident that the new Councils we are appointing will help ensure health services are highly responsive to their local communities,” he said.
“These new advisory bodies replace the former district health councils and give communities a more direct say in the performance and quality of local health services.”
Mr Robertson said the new councils will offer a strong link between Queensland Health and local communities.
“Members will bring a strong community perspective on the quality and safety of local public health services,” he said.
“They will also assist with community education about the health system.
“Communities around the state are very well represented with members including small business owners, retirees, local government representatives, farmers and graziers,” he said.
“There are people with backgrounds in nursing as well as advocacy in areas such as disability services, mental health and maternity services.
“What all members have in common, however, is a willingness and propensity to represent their community.”
Council membership includes up to eight members and wherever possible, at least one local general practitioner.
Members were appointed for a period of up to four years and each council will meet at least once every two months.
Mr Robertson said Health Community Council support officers had been appointed to assist with the establishment and operation of the new Councils.
A complete list of membership of the 36 Health Community Councils is available under What’s New at: www.health.qld.gov.au
13 July, 2007
MEDIA: MATTHEW JUTSUM 3225 2680
Mr Robertson said he made the appointments following recommendations from the independent Health Quality and Complaints Commission.
“I’m particularly pleased with the quality of nominations put forward and I’m confident that the new Councils we are appointing will help ensure health services are highly responsive to their local communities,” he said.
“These new advisory bodies replace the former district health councils and give communities a more direct say in the performance and quality of local health services.”
Mr Robertson said the new councils will offer a strong link between Queensland Health and local communities.
“Members will bring a strong community perspective on the quality and safety of local public health services,” he said.
“They will also assist with community education about the health system.
“Communities around the state are very well represented with members including small business owners, retirees, local government representatives, farmers and graziers,” he said.
“There are people with backgrounds in nursing as well as advocacy in areas such as disability services, mental health and maternity services.
“What all members have in common, however, is a willingness and propensity to represent their community.”
Council membership includes up to eight members and wherever possible, at least one local general practitioner.
Members were appointed for a period of up to four years and each council will meet at least once every two months.
Mr Robertson said Health Community Council support officers had been appointed to assist with the establishment and operation of the new Councils.
A complete list of membership of the 36 Health Community Councils is available under What’s New at: www.health.qld.gov.au
13 July, 2007
MEDIA: MATTHEW JUTSUM 3225 2680