The Queensland Clinical Senate has welcomed more than 30 new members. The new members, comprised of both clinicians and consumers, will join around 50 continuing members to form the Senate’s 2018-2021 membership.
Senate Chair Dr David Rosengren said the new members would attend their first meeting in July, when opioid management in Queensland was on the agenda. "Every few years the Senate undergoes a renewal process to ensure we have a fresh and enthusiastic membership," he said. "We look forward to welcoming our new members and sincerely thank the outgoing and continuing members for their contribution and support of the work of the Senate. Strong active clinician leadership and consumer engagement promises so much opportunity for the health system – there is much we can achieve if we work together."
Dr Rosengren said Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) and the Primary Health Networks (PHNs) would be formally represented on the Senate for the first time. "We acknowledge the importance of ACCHSs and the Primary Health Networks in providing health services in Queensland and we are delighted to have ongoing representation from both sectors," Dr Rosengren said.
"We also welcome a carer to the membership for the first time and this will offer invaluable insight to our discussions."
Dr Rosengren said the success of the Senate was dependent on the contribution of all members. "I look forward to working with our members to continue to provide relevant and constructive support to the Government and health services on strategic health issues," he said.
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