Consumer and Community Engagement
Building meaningful relationships between patients, carers, consumers and the hospital and health service
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for patients, carers and consumers to have a say on health care services coordinated by the Service.
Consumer and Community Engagement Strategic Plan 17 - 20 (PDF, 407kB)
What is Consumer and Community Engagement
Community engagement extends beyond informing patients, carers and community members.
Legislation, Policy & Strategy
Patients, carers and community stakeholders’ engagement initiatives undertaken by the Health Service are underpinned by a number of national and state legislatives, standards and policies.
Get involved
There are numerous ways that patients, carers and members of the community can get involved in the activities coordinated by the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
Key Stakeholders
Key stakeholders of the Consumer and Community Engagement process
Training, Resources and Links
Useful resources and links.
Your Say Engagement Portal
Our online consultation tool for connecting you with the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. We have provided this platform as a convenient way for you to take part in conversations about 'Your Health Service'.
