Join our Advisory Bodies

Consumer Advisory Body 

The Catholic Healthcare Consumer Advisory Body (CAB) provides a forum for our residents, clients and their families to voice their opinions on what defines high-quality care and services at Catholic Healthcare. Recommendations from the CAB are then provided to the Catholic Healthcare Board to consider. 

Who can join? 

People like you! We welcome everyone from all backgrounds to join; diversity means that all consumer viewpoints are represented.   

Each year, new members will be selected to join the CAB to ensure a range of perspectives are included from our Catholic Healthcare community. 

What will be involved if I join? 

When you join, you will be asked to meet with the other CAB members either online, or in person, at Catholic Healthcare location.  In these meetings, you will represent the Catholic Healthcare community and be invited to share your views. Feedback from these meetings will be reviewed to develop continuous improvement recommendations for the Board’s consideration.   

An online training session will be conducted with Advisory Body members before their first meeting. This training will assist you in participating in the meetings. We ask that you commit to a one-year term on the Advisory Body, although you can resign at any time. If you are currently in our care and require assistance to join, we will ensure a team member is available to help you get started. 

Why join? 

To have your voice heard! Read about some of the recommendations that have been approved by our Board based on past CAB sessions. Read more.  

How can I take part? 

Click the 'Register here' button below to access and complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form. Once complete, we will receive your details and contact you if you have been selected to join the CAB. If you do not hear from us immediately, please do not worry. We regularly review EOIs and respond to all applicants.   

If you have any further questions, email us at cab@chcs.com.au

Quality Care Advisory Body  

The Quality Care Advisory Body (QCAB) is vital in advancing care across our Home Care Services and Residential Care. By creating focused groups, QCAB ensures that tailored solutions meet the unique needs of our clients and residents.  

Different to Catholic Healthcare’s CAB, our QCAB comprises residents, clients, representatives, employees, and management who meet to consider specific issues in the delivery of safe, high-quality care and services. 

QCAB feedback is provided to Catholic Healthcare’s Board to review and respond on the continuous improvement actions arising.  

Who can join? 

We value diversity and invite Home Care Services and Residential Care clients, residents and their families to express interest in joining. Your unique insights and perspectives are needed!

You can apply to join both CAB and the QCAB.

What will be involved if I join? 

Members of QCAB will be required to undertake some pre-reading before each meeting and comments on any issues arising. Members are appointed for two years and meetings are held online.   

An online training session will be conducted with members before their first meeting. This training will assist you in participating in the meetings. If you are currently in our care and require assistance to join, we will ensure a team member is available to help you get started.

How can I take part? 

Acknowledgement of Country

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work, and care. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and honour the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.