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DHAC guidelines, policies and member resources

The DHAC Guidelines provide detailed information on the DHAC roles, Terms of Reference, Code of Conduct, recruitment and application processes, governance, and administration.

DHAC guidelines, policies and member resources

DHAC Member Payment & Reimbursement Policy

WACHS values our long established partnership with our DHACs and the time and commitment volunteered by their consumer and community members. Therefore our DHAC consumer/community members are offered the following:

  • an hourly participation payment for participation at approved DHAC meetings
  • reimbursement of pre-approved travel expenses (not including travel time), accommodation, meals, and other out-of-pocket expenses up to Public Service Award rates, and Australian Taxation Office travel cost reimbursement rates.

DHAC members have the right to accept or decline payment and reimbursement for their participation.  Refer to the policies below for more information:

  • WA Country Health Service Consumer Representative Participation Payment Policy (PDF)
  • Consumer and Community Engagement Policy (external website)

DHAC Member Resources

  • DHAC Member Handbook (PDF)
  • District Health Advisory Council brochure (PDF)
  • DHAC Work Plan Guide (PDF)
  • DHAC Work Plan Template (Word)
  • DHAC Agenda Template (Word)
  • NSQHS Standards: Fact sheets for consumers (external website)
  • DHAC Annual Report Template (Word)
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  • Community/Consumer Membership Renomination Form
  • Health Service/Agency Membership Renomination Form
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  • About the District Health Advisory Councils
  • Become a DHAC member
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Last Updated: 01/05/2023
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