10 Sep 2024
Parliament must take real action to better the health and wellbeing of Australia’s veterans
Parliament must come together and work constructively to better the health and wellbeing of Australia’s current and ex-serving ADF members and work towards stopping veteran deaths by suicides, says Consumers Health Forum of Australia CEO Dr Elizabeth Deveny.
07 Aug 2024
Patient safety and the voice of community must be central to the Medical Board of Australia’s proposed health checks for practitioners aged over 70
Patient safety and the voice of community must be central to the Medical Board of Australia’s proposed health checks for practitioners aged over 70
24 Jul 2024
CHF notes Government’s response to Senate Select Committee dental report
Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) has noted the Australian Government’s response to the Senate Select Committee’s dental report titled: A system in decay: a review into dental services in Australia
19 Jul 2024
CHF calls on National Cabinet to harmonise ambulance costs across Australia
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is calling on National Cabinet and National Health Ministers to bring harmonisation, reform and fairness to the way Australians are charged for using an ambulance.
08 Jul 2024
Parliamentary Committee’s final report shows how we can better support people living with diabetes
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) welcomes the recommendations from the Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes.
26 Jun 2024
CHF calls for education to support consumers following vaping reforms
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) congratulates the Australian Government on the Senate passing its vaping legislation today
22 May 2024
CHF welcomes replica Ozempic compounding ban but consumers can't be left worse off
Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) welcomes the Federal Government's ban on compounding replica Ozempic medication but warns consumers who do legitimately need it can't be left worse off when the ban starts in October.
14 May 2024
Budget sees progress in some areas of health – misses the opportunity in others
Tonight's Federal Budget serves as a placeholder in what could have been a landmark year for health reforms.
07 May 2024
Budget must make it cheaper and easier for Australians to access healthcare
With one week to go until the Federal Budget is delivered, the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) says the budget must make it cheaper and easier for Australians to access healthcare, particularly as many people continue to struggle through the prolonged cost-of-living
01 May 2024
Prescribed List status-quo a victory for consumers and common sense
Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) welcomes the Australian Government’s decision today to maintain the status-quo for General Use Items on the Prescribed List, calling it a win for consumers and common sense.
