COVID-19 Alert: We are currently at GREEN traffic light level - there is no restriction for coming to hospital to receive healthcare. Visitors are currently welcome at Metro South Health facilities, and are asked to help keep patients safe by maintaining physical distancing where possible and practising hand hygiene. See visitor restrictions and the latest Queensland Government information. [18 January 2023].
Consumer and community engagement
Consumer and community engagement means building meaningful connections between government, communities and citizens. Metro South Health is committed to empowering our local community with a greater say over their local health services.
Engagement extends beyond informing the public, to enabling the public to have access to the decision making process. It can cover a wide variety of interactions including:
- information sharing
- community consultation
- participation in decision making.
Our commitment
Metro South Health engages with consumers and the community as part of its commitment to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards:
Metro South Health is a proud member of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2):
Last updated 25 July 2018
Last reviewed 16 May 2015