Help improve our services and join us as a Consumer Representative.
We welcome your participation in helping us to improve our health service. We value your experiences and what you have to say. Consumer Representatives help Merri Health to make more informed decisions about our services to the community.
Who can get involved?
Anyone 18 years and older who uses (or has previously used) our services or is a carer of someone who uses (or has used) our services.
What is a Consumer?
Consumers are people who use any type of health services at Merri Health or cares for someone who uses a health program or service.
What is a Consumer Representative?
A Consumer Representative is a person who provides advice and can help us to improve health services and programs at Merri Health.
Why get involved?
- you can make a difference to the way we offer our services and programs to the community with your experiences
- you will join other consumers and together will provide advice to Merri Health for new services
- you will learn more about the health system and be able to shape the future of healthcare
How can you get involved
Three ways to get involved:
This is an opportunity for people who need flexibility to participate. You can participate as much or as little as you can.
As a Consumer Representative in the Register, you will be invited to participate in activities such as:
- consultations (e.g. feedback surveys and focus groups), workshops or projects about the services we offer
- reviewing policies and written material that goes to consumers
This is a committee that meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month for two hours. Members are reimbursed for their time.
By becoming a member of Merri Health’s Consumer Advisory Committee, you will be able to:
- share your experiences, opinions, and knowledge and provide feedback about Merri Health services and programs to make sure they are accessible and inclusive
- take part in organisational strategic planning and reviewing and designing programs and services.
- participate in other opportunities (e.g. public speaking, media)
You can enjoy many benefits and opportunities to take part in groups that help shape services for our communities. Read more on our Membership webpage here.
How to apply
Please fill out the expression of interest online form or download the hard copy form and send to:
- email: engage@merrihealth.org.au
- post: c/o Community Engagement Advisor
Marketing & Communications Team
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung
Ground floor, Unit 4/19 Pentridge Boulevard, Coburg 3058
- in-person: hand it to Reception staff at our Pentridge office (same address as above).
You will be contacted in the next 2 weeks to let you know that we got your application.
Contact us
If you want to know more or have any questions, please email engage@merrihealth.org.au
*Please note, currently you can only participate if:
- you have used our services
- your family member(s) have used our services
- you have a carer who has used our services.
If you haven’t accessed our services and would like to find out about other ways you can get involved, please visit: www.merrihealth.org.au/get-involved/volunteering/