The Inaugural VMIAC Awards Night

In 1996, following research to explore how consumers could be involved in service decision making, the Victorian Department of Health took an innovative step in providing funds to services to employ consumer in roles that would focus on quality improvements from the consumer perspective. Over the past 20 years’ consumer knowledge, expertise and leadership has grown and made significant changes to the experiences of consumers across the state.

To mark the 20th anniversary of the beginnings of the consumer workforce, VMIAC, as the peak body for consumers, will sponsor an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of consumers and consumer workers.

The inaugural VMIAC consumer awards will consist of 6 Awards for Consumers who have made a significant contribution to consumer work, either paid or voluntary, and that raises the voice of consumers and contributes to improvement of consumers experiences in Victoria. All awardees will receive a handmade glass trophy, with the lifetime achievement award also receiving a grant of $2000 and all other awardees receiving a grant of $500.

Food and drink will be provided, with the awards ceremony starting at 7:00pm