Join as a Consumer Representative

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.

you can make a difference to the way we offer our services and programs to the community
you will join other consumers and together will provide advice to Merri Health
you will be part of community activities and participate in learning and development opportunities

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.

Consumers are people who use any type of health services or care for someone who uses a health program or service.

A Consumer Representative is a person who provides advice and can help us to improve health services and programs at Merri Health.

Consumer Register

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

Consumer Advisory Committee

This is a committee that meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month for 2 hours.

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)

Please fill out the expression of interest online form or download the hard copy form and send to:

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.

If you want to know more or have any questions, please call Tere Dawson, Consumer Participation Support Officer.

Call 0461 576 834

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/