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"Walking together in kindness" artwork produced for Gold Coast Health by Riki Salam, We are 27 Creative.
Helen has been a member of the Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) for over a decade. She currently represents CAG on the Coomera Hospital, Medical Imaging, and Renal Patient Support Group Committees.
Helen is a passionate advocate for improving the health and well-being of the local community on the Gold Coast. Through her affiliation with CAG, she has been able to leverage her expertise and knowledge to create a positive impact. Helen participates in committees and working parties that focus on advancing continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare for all consumers. Helen's extensive background includes a dynamic management career within Disability Services, Allied Health, and recruitment. She has gained a wealth of experience as a Management Board member for Youth Health and Education Services (YHES) and Living Made Easy (Disability Services).
Currently, Helen serves as an Administration Officer at GCUH in GCHHS, which allows her to gain insights into the health sector's challenges while working within the values of Queensland Health. Patient-centered care constitutes Helen's primary interest and focus within the healthcare domain. She is especially passionate about improving healthcare access for individuals in palliative care, those with disabilities, and the most underprivileged members of our society.
By doing so, she aims to ensure that all individuals feel included in their healthcare decisions. As a former Northern Gold Coast resident, Helen is eager to make substantive contributions to the Coomera Health precinct's future planning. The precinct's establishment will guarantee healthcare excellence for the most rapidly growing region in Australia.
