Become a consumer advisor

The VicHip Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) invites you to join a passionate team of advocates working to improve the lives of individuals with hip dysplasia and the quality of hip care and services in Victoria.

Why join the CAG?

Your involvement can:

• shape our research focus
• identify opportunities for improvement in hip care and treatment
• enhance our communication processes and technology.

What does the CAG do?

The CAG connects VicHip with patients, families and clinicians, ensuring our research is consumer-focused and reflects the needs of the hip dysplasia community. The CAG:

• empowers consumers to actively participate in the development and improvement of the registry, its research and initiatives
• strengthens VicHip's operations, recruitment, engagement, research methods and overall experience in VicHip
• provides valuable insights, feedback and perspectives based on personal experiences
• reviews VicHip information to ensure it is accessible, clear, culturally appropriate and considerate of consumer needs.

How can I participate?

You can contribute by:

• taking part in meetings, interviews, workshops, focus groups and surveys (in-person or virtually)
• providing feedback on study materials, approaches, proposed changes and how we communicate our research findings.

Who can join?

Membership is voluntary and open to anyone, including those who may benefit from or be affected by VicHip's work. This includes:

• hip dysplasia patients and families
• VicHip registry participants
• community members (parents/public)
• partner sites/hospitals
• health professionals and services
• research partners, collaborators and students
• policy makers.

We strive for a diverse membership reflecting a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

Learn more

Read our Terms of Reference

Interested in joining? 

  Please contact us