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Frequently asked questions

What does the Community Advisory Committee do?
  • Meets regularly and provides suggestions, feedback, perspective, ideas and advice to the Eastern Health Board and staff
  • Monitors the Eastern Health Community Participation Plan
  • Helps to ensure our healthcare services are accessible and respond to the community's needs
Who can become a member of the Community Advisory Committee?
  • Committee members may include patients; families, carers or friends of patients; members of self-help groups and community networks; residents; and citizens interested in health
  • Interested members of the public, who live or work in the central and outer eastern suburbs or the Yarra Ranges region
  • People who are currently employed in healthcare or by healthcare service providers cannot be considered
How can I apply to be a member of the Community Advisory Committee?

For further details about the Committee and its role, including general information about Eastern Health and application forms, please contact: Melissa Elliott, Manager Consumer Participation & Patient Experience on (03) 8804 0483 or email melissa.elliott@easternhealth.org.au.