Health Consumer Adviser - Westmead - #179950

About this opportunity

The Western Sydney Primary Health Network is responsible for supporting and improving health services in Western Sydney.

• It supports GPs and other health services outside of the hospital system.

• WentWest Consumer Advisers are involved in many activities with WentWest staff

*There is a mix of virtual and in-person activities

• Activities include think-tanks, workshops, reviewing documentation, listening to patients in GP clinics, giving feedback on new models of care.

• Consumer Advisors are involved in improving and co-designing services to improve mental health, healthy ageing, health literacy, child and family health, living with chronic disease, sexual health and many other lived experiences.

• If you are bilingual there are opportunities to be trained to listen to patients' stories in language most comfortable for the patient

• While mostly we invite volunteers to join us during business hours, there may be occasions when early evening is offered, depending on availability of multiple stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Learn about health services in Western Sydney;

• Be a part of a team of committed colleagues who want Western Sydney to be the best that it can be;

• Be mentored and trained into being a skilled Consumer Advisor;

*- Collaborate with other volunteers in activities involving creative approaches to problem solving;

• Use your understanding of what it is like to live in Western Sydney and access health services close to home;

• Feel like you are making a difference in how services are provided in Western Sydney;

• Make friends and colleagues of other Consumer Advisors and members of WentWest staff.

Time Required

1-10 hours per week flexible

Suitable for

• Online & Remote Volunteers
• People with disability
• Skilled Volunteers
• Wheelchair Access
• Work Experience

Type of work

• Companionship & Social Support
• Mediation & Advocacy
• Seniors & Aged Care

Training

Comprehensive onboarding, training, mentoring and networking is provided

Reimbursement

Any approved out-of pocket expenses are reimbursed.