Community Advisory Council
The purpose of the Community Advisory Council is to ensure that consumers, community members and people with lived experience contribute to the activities and objectives of CCQ. The Council supports the Board to make decisions that are person-centred, relevant to communities and aligned to consumer care expectations.
about
The Community Advisory Council
The Community Advisory Council is one of three advisory groups to Country to Coast Queensland. It provides leadership, advice and support to CCQ on:
- Local health priorities and needs, gathering and sharing insights from a community perspective
- How CCQ engages with communities, including people with lived experience and health consumers, to ensure their voices shape CCQ’s decisions, services, and programs
- Opportunities for meaningful engagement with consumers, communities, and people with lived experience across the region
- Monitoring the delivery and effectiveness of CCQ’s Community Engagement Framework
- Contributing to the development and review of CCQ policies, plans, programs, and activities
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen CCQ’s understanding of, and responsiveness to, community needs
The Community Advisory Council meets quarterly. View the Terms of Reference for more details.
About
The Community Advisory Council
The Community Advisory Council is one of three advisory groups to Country to Coast Queensland. It provides leadership, advice and support to CCQ on:
- Local health priorities and needs, gathering and sharing insights from a community perspective
- How CCQ engages with communities, including people with lived experience and health consumers, to ensure their voices shape CCQ’s decisions, services, and programs
- Opportunities for meaningful engagement with consumers, communities, and people with lived experience across the region
- Monitoring the delivery and effectiveness of CCQ’s Community Engagement Framework
- Contributing to the development and review of CCQ policies, plans, programs, and activities
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen CCQ’s understanding of, and responsiveness to, community needs
The Community Advisory Council meets quarterly.
View the Terms of Reference for more details.
Current members
| Name | Region |
|---|---|
| Juliette McAleer | Fraser Coast |
| Laura Terry | Noosa to Maroochy River |
| Lisa-Marie Gallwey | Bundaberg North Burnett |
| Marion Wands | Gladstone |
| Martin Kelly | Bundaberg North Burnett |
| Natalia Muszkat | Gladstone |
| Rhiannon Turner | Rockhampton/Livingstone |
| Sam Hill | Rockhampton/Livingstone |
| Sean Connelly | Gympie |
Expression of Interest (EOI)
now open
Applications close 5pm (AEST), 7 October 2025. View the Community Advisory Council Terms of Reference for more details.
Who we're looking for?
We’re seeking to welcome 3–6 new members to the Council, bringing fresh perspectives and lived experience to help guide our work.
To reflect the diversity of our region and align with the Council’s Terms of Reference, this campaign will also prioritise younger members and strengthen First Nations representation.
When do we meet?
The Council meets four times a year (two online and two face-to-face in rotating locations). Members are reimbursed in line with CCQ’s Stakeholder Remuneration Policy.
Our selection priorities
We especially encourage applications from people living in:
- Central Highlands, Woorabinda, or Banana LGAs
- South of the Mooloolah River and the Sunshine Coast hinterland
- The area between the Mooloolah River and Maroochy River
- Nambour
Who have:
- Strong local knowledge of health priorities, community linkages, and networks within the CCQ footprint
- Experience in engagement and participation, including consumer voice, lived experience, or community empowerment
- Understanding of health, social, and community care systems
- Ability to contribute to policy, planning, and program discussions
- Skills in collaboration, communication, and governance/advisory roles
