06 August 2025
What’s this about?
Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) has received funding from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department) through the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology program. This funding supports the development of a national training package for health professionals focused on shared decision making.
CHF is partnering with the University of Tasmania to create this training package. It will help health professionals understand the theory and practical skills needed to engage in shared decision making with consumers, especially when it comes to using prescription medications. As part of the training, a short video featuring consumer voices will highlight why shared decision-making matters and how it can positively impact health outcomes.
What’s the opportunity?
CHF are looking for 1 consumer who:
Has lived experience of shared decision-making (or lack thereof) related to prescription medications and other therapeutic products (for example, an instance where a decision to take or stop a prescription medication(s) included considering your personal preferences or goals).
Is comfortable sharing their story as part of a short 2-3 minute video highlighting the importance of shared decision making for health provider training.
Is in, or able to travel to Melbourne to film an in-person video, based on your opinions and lived experiences on the topic.
What you’ll need to do:
Be available for up to 1+ hours in Melbourne during the first week of September 2025 to participate in filming.
Complete up to two hours of preparation work including:
meet online with and share their story with the project team.
work collaboratively online with the project team to develop a script and prepare for filming.
Provide feedback, input on the draft video and consent for its final distribution.
Provide written consent for the use of their shared decision-making personal experience as part of the health professional training.
Review final video and provide input and comments
What we want to know from you:
Are you available to participate in preparation work and be in Melbourne for filming during the week of 1-5th September 2025?
What location do you live in?
Melbourne
Other (Willing to travel to Melbourne)
Do you have lived experience of shared decision making (or lack thereof) related to prescription medications/pharmaceuticals/therapeutic products?
Why do you want to share your story as part of the shared decision-making training for health professions?
Are you comfortable with sharing your experience/opinion on camera?
Other details:
You’ll be paid $95.20 per hour (ex GST) for your time.
A selection panel will identify participants who represent a diverse range of perspectives and experiences.
Travel support to and from Melbourne (domestic and local) will be provided by CHF.
To Apply:
Please fill out the Expression of Interest form.
Applications close at 8am (AEST) on 21/08/2025 .
Applicants will be notified about the outcome by 27/08/2025.
Questions?
You can contact the Consumer Engagement team, at admin@chf.org.au
