Consumer Council looking to recruit new members
The MidCentral DHB Consumer Council is looking to recruit new membership as it continues to advocate for the MidCentral
community.
The Consumer Council was established in 2017 with the purpose of acting as a vehicle for consumers to participate in
improving health outcomes at all levels of MidCentral DHB. The Council is chaired by John Hannifin who is known for his
work in health promotion. Other members have links to community health, counselling, farming, and local migrant
communities.
John Hannifin, Independent Chair, Consumer Council, has emphasised the need for membership to link across all community
groups, beliefs, ethnicities, locations and health sector experience and to represent the diversity that is a reality in
our communities. “There is opportunity to appoint new members to ensure we have that balance of representation. This
will be critical if we are to contribute to a positive difference in the health and wellbeing of individuals, whānau,
and communities."
It is important that the Consumer Council remains independent from MidCentral DHB and the Central PHO, as well as their
contracted providers. Employees of MDHB, PHO and provider organisations are not eligible for membership.
Individuals residing in the MidCentral area are encouraged to apply via the Consumer Council section of the MDHB engagement page. Further information, including the Consumer Council information booklet, can be obtained on this page or requested via
the Council secretary at consumercouncil@midcentraldhb.govt.nz
Applicants who are not appointed to the Council may still be included in the MidCentral Consumer Advocate Network (CAN)
for future projects and focus groups. These roles are important in ensuring consumers have input towards improving all
stages of the patient journey.
Applications open Friday, 29 June, and will run until 20 July. Shortlisting will occur from 23-28 July, with candidate
interviews to follow.