Consumer Advisory Group (CAG)

The Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) gives people who use mental health services (consumers) and their carers, greater say about the way these mental health services operate by:

Finding out from us, our own needs, important issues and points of view
Appointing some of us to attend meetings with them to improve services by making our suggestions, complaints and compliments.
Advising, supporting and gathering information for the members representing us so that our unique points of view are heard at these meetings
Gathering our viewpoints on specific needs and issues when asked by Mental Health Staff
Doing other things like lobbying, educating, advocating, to meet our needs

Who Can Join CAG?

CONSUMERS: People who are current, past or eligible users of mental health services (public or private) and/or their

CARERS: A family member or close friend who has primary caring responsibility for a consumer.

How Can I Be a Part of CAG?

Attend CAG Network get-togethers. These are friendly, informal gatherings where you hear what CAG has been doing lately and tell CAG what else you would like to be done. This is where consumers can express their views without attending CAG meetings.
Reply to CAG Network surveys. These are questionnaires or phone calls where CAG asks your views on particular topics.
Attend CAG meetings. These are friendly, more formal meetings were CAG decides what goals we will set and plan how we will reach them.
Apply to be a network member and receive monthly newsletters, which include invents occurring in the Mackay region.

Network

Network members receive monthly newsletters and information through mail-outs about what CAG is doing each month and where activities are held throughout the Mackay Region.

To join our network, please call:
Donna on (07) 4959 5594
Jodie on (07) 4951 2573
Nola on (07) 4957 2626

Meetings

CAG meets monthly at George Street Neighbourhood Centre. Please call the numbers above to find out the time and date of the next meeting. Some meetings are held in the shed and are wheelchair accessible.

Training

CAG provides skill development and all types of training so that members can become involved in whatever ways they want.

Transport

Transport is available to attend meetings and get-togethers. Please phone Donna on 4959 5594.

Location

The Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) operates through the George Street Neighbourhood Centre at 4 George Street, South Mackay. See the Contact Us page for additional contact details.