Consumer Partnership and Advisory Committee

Supporting the mission and values of the Royal Hospital for Women

To provide women, their babies and their families with excellent care in a responsive, collaborative environment that promotes best practice teaching, research and staff engagement through the provision of three clinical divisions within the Hospital:

Gynaecology Services
Maternity Services
Neonatal Services

For further information we invite you to contact:

Chair : SESLHD-RHWCAC@health.nsw.gov.au

Secretariat
Consumer Partnership and Advisory Committee
Telephone : 9382 6500

or

Clinical Practice Improvement Manager
Phone: 9382 6846

Postal Address:
Executive Unit
Royal Hospital for Women
Barker Street
RANDWICK NSW 2031

Are you concerned about the health and future well-being of your local community?

You can make a difference by applying to join the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) by:

Having the opportunity to discuss women’s health issues with senior management;
Being involved in hospital projects and new initiatives in women’s health;
Engage with hospital staff to advocate for the community regarding hospital services;
Assist with the development of consumer and patient information;
Working with hospital staff to improve the quality and delivery of health services for all women.

What is Community Engagement and how does it work?

A RHW Community Advisory Committee member’s contribution and role may include:

Raising community awareness about RHW hospital services;
Acting as a link between the local community and the hospital;
Talking to people in their community and social networks and providing feedback on issues;
Participating in a hospital committee and/or working groups;
Building cooperation between the community and the hospital.

Who can be a member?

The services offered at RHW are tailored to the unique health care needs of women and their families. RHW invites all people including those with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds who:

Are interested in health issues for women and know the local community;
Have been a consumer of RHW health services in the past;
Want to support the hospital;
Are prepared to use their good communication skills with people of all levels;
Will participate by attending regular CAC meetings which are held bi-monthly for approximately 1½ hours or become a member of another hospital committee or working group;
Reside or work in the local community area of the Royal Hospital for Women.

How do we support members of our Community Advisory Committee?

All CAC members complete an orientation session and an annual mandatory training program, in addition to other training that may be required.

Any member can contact RHW CAC Secretariat or the Clinical Practice Improvement Manager for support and guidance.

Why should you consider becoming a member of the RHW Community Advisory Committee?

The key benefits include:

Providing a community voice for women’s health needs;
Playing an important role in hospital planning and delivery of care;
An opportunity to network with people with similar interests;
Understanding the dynamics of health services planning and delivery of care for women.