Consumer Advisory Group

General Practice Network NT (GPNNT) recognises the benefit of developing partnerships with consumers, and the community, in working towards improved health for the people of the Northern Territory (NT). To enable GPNNT to hear consumer views it has established a Consumer Advisory Group (CAG). CAG provides consumer input into GPNNT’s Programs and activities.

GPNNT’s CAG

CAG comprises members of community organisations and individuals representing a range of health consumers in the NT. Members include:

Darwin:

Diane Walsh

Lynne Strathie

Keith Williams

Graham Brown

Beth Harvey

Joyce Deering

Alice Springs:

Lesley Reilly

Liz Scott

CAG is a member of the Consumers’ Health Forum, the national peak body representing health consumers. We endorse GPNNT member applications to provide consumer representation on a range of national committees. Through the CAG, GPNNT sources health consumers to sit on local committees, health planning work-groups, program advisory groups and to provide consumer feedback on primary health issues.

All CAG members are members of Health Consumers of Rural and Remote Australia

GPNNT CAG Terms of Reference

1. Provide structured consumer engagement to enhance the work and role of the GPNNT across all of the NT.

2. Provide input on needs and issues in the NT related to general practice and primary health care.

3. Participate in the strategic planning of GPNNT.

4. Provide input at various stages of program development, implementation and evaluation by GPNNT.

5. Suggest and support further opportunities for Consumer involvement in the programs and activities of GPNNT.

6. Provide a mechanism for Consumers to engage in and work with networks outside the GPNNT CAG, in order to broaden the representation of Consumers from across a broad selection of the community and the perspective that Members bring to the Group

7. Ensure balanced representation across the following health areas:

i. General portfolios- (eg Carer’s, chronic disease/condition management, including mental health)

ii. Men’s and Women’s health

iii. Child and Youth health

iv. Disabilities, Aged

v. Indigenous health, Culturally and Linguistically diverse groups

vi. Remote health

8. To report back to GPNNT Board of Directors as required

Further Information

For further information please contact Cath Meng, Business Administrator on 8982 1059 or catherine.meng@gpnnt.org.au