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The CHS Family Advisory Council (FAC) was established in 2012 to:

• work in partnership with staff to achieve a family centred care approach to service planning and delivery
• provide representation for all families using RCH services without favour or bias towards any one group
• provide guidance to the executive on the development and review of our services
• contribute to the wider agenda for the development of children's health services in Queensland.

The CHSFAC was the first of its kind to be established for paediatric health services in Queensland.

Dedicated to family centred care

The values, objectives and initiatives of the CHSFAC are based on the principle of family centred care, which is:

"...an approach to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of health care that is grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among health care patients, families, and providers."

Get involved

The CHSFAC acknowledges the excellent work and efforts of those involved in delivering children's health services however, there is always room for improvement. We rely on families to let us know that the work undertaken will benefit the maximum number of families.

You can assist the CHSFAC to represent families' needs by sharing your stories and ideas. Please use the confidential online comments and suggestions form to communicate with the CHSFAC. All comments and suggestions are welcome!