Everyone who is seeking or receiving care in the Australian Health system has certain rights regarding the nature of that care.

These are described in the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights. The rights included in the Charter related to access, safety, respect, communication, participation, privacy and comment.

The Charter was developed after wide consultation by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and specifies the key rights of patients and consumers when seeking or receiving healthcare services.

The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights is available to everyone in the healthcare system. It allows patients, consumers, families, carers and providers to share an understanding of the rights of people receiving healthcare.  

Please click here to see the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights.

Please click here to see a Consumer Guide to the Charter.

If you have any feedback, comments or questions about the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights, then please contact us by:

Email: info@nhccn.com.au
Phone: 02 6290 9500
Facsimile: 02 9290 9555

Postal address:
The Communication Officer
NHCCN Ltd
PO Box 122 Civic Square
ACT 2608
Australia