Partner with us – your voice matters in shaping better healthcare
Consumers play a vital role in bringing patient voices and perspectives to the table. By partnering with us, you help us make better decisions and improve patient experiences.
We work with patients and consumers in many ways – through focus groups, surveys, committees, research and other initiatives – to improve our governance, systems, services and quality of care.
Our Committees aim to create better and fairer membership opportunities and representation, and to ensure all people have equal access and opportunity to partner. The committees seeks to recruit people of different genders, backgrounds and experiences.
Why partnering with us makes a difference
The Women’s is committed to providing safe, high-quality care that reflects the needs of the people we serve. By partnering with us, you help shape decisions that improve care for patients and communities.
What you’ll do as a consumer partner
- Attend meetings up to four times per year
- Help shape decisions that improve care for patients and the community
- Share perspectives and insights as lived experience experts.
Positions we’re actively recruiting forThe Women’s is expanding our consumer partnerships and recruiting for two key committees: Board Quality and Safety CommitteeAdvises the Board on clinical governance, safety and quality of care. Members help ensure services meet the highest standards and reflect patient needs. Patient and Consumer Experience – Community Advisory Committee (PCX-CAC)Promotes improved outcomes for patients and the broader community through effective partnering and participation. Ensures diverse views and cultures are considered in decision-making and advocates for consumer involvement in strategic priorities. We value diversity and encourage applications from people with lived experience, especially:
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In their words
“The Women’s not only gave me a seat at the table – they gave me a voice that’s actively listened to.”
“Partnering with the Women’s is my way of giving back and standing up for patients who deserve the very best care.”
What you’ll gain
Remuneration for your time and expertise
We value your contribution and offer payment for your involvement.
Develop new skills and knowledge
Training and development opportunities to build confidence and expertise.
Opportunity to make a real impact
Help shape decisions that improve care for patients and communities.
Access to training and development opportunities
Learn and grow through workshops and resources designed for consumer partners.
Other opportunities to partner
The following committees and activities are opportunities to get involved, but are not currently recruiting:
- Management committees and steering groups
- Clinical review panels
- Recruitment interview panels
- Discussions, interviews, surveys and reviewing health information
If you are interested, please contact our Community Engagement team at communityengagement@thewomens.org.au.
We encourage patients, partners, family members or carers with experience at the Women's to apply. We encourage you to apply if you live with a disability; we can support your participation. We encourage you to apply if you need an interpreter; we can provide one. We encourage you to apply if you think you are not qualified; you are an expert in your own experience and that’s what we need.
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Become a vital partner in women’s health by completing an application through the Better Impact website:
Express interest in partnering with us
If you would like to provide feedback about your experience at the Women’s, both positive and negative, please contact our Consumer Liaison team. For their contact details, see: Feedback.