23 July 2025
About
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (The Department) wants to make it easier for people to understand what different primary care health providers (like nurses, GPs, physios, etc.) can do. Right now, many consumers don’t always know who they can go to for help, and it may not be clear among health workers, who is able to provide what care for who. This can make it difficult for people to access the right care at the right time.
To address this, the Department is creating a National Skills and Capability Matrix — a simple guide that shows what each type of primary care health provider is trained and allowed to do. They want to make sure this guide is a useful tool for everyone; consumers and health professionals.
Opportunity
CHF is inviting up to 25 health consumers to join a roundtable discussion online.
Participants will be asked to:
Look at early drafts and versions of the guide (called the Primary Care National Skills and Capability Matrix).
Share your thoughts on how useful the guide is and how it could be better.
Talk about when and how the guide could help people during their healthcare journey
Consider how the guide can be applied for a specific health issue, for example diabetes.
What you’ll need to do:
Join a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm (AEST).
Complete up to 1 hour of reading before the meeting.
You’ll be paid $95.20 per hour (ex GST) for your time.
What we want to know from you:
Can you join the Zoom meeting on Wednesday August 20 2025 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm (AEST)?
In the past 2 years, have you or someone you care for, needed healthcare but weren’t sure who could provide the right care? Please summarise the steps you took to obtain care. (You do not need to disclose personal medical details)
Why do you want to be part of this roundtable?
Do you have a computer/laptop and reliable internet access to join the Zoom call?
Other details:
A selection panel will select participants who represent a diverse range of perspectives and experiences.
To Apply:
Please fill out our Expression of Interest form. Applications close at 8am (AEST) on Friday, 8 August 2025.
Applicants will be notified about the outcome by Wednesday 13 August 2025
Questions?
You can contact the Consumer Engagement team, at admin@chf.org.au.
