Need to know
Who is hosting this Symposium?
This Symposium is hosted by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Consumer Consultative Committee (CCC), with operational support from the Department of Health and Aged Care's Office of Health Technology Assessment Consumer Evidence and Engagement Unit.
Visit the Department of Health and Aged Care website for more information on the HTA CCC.
Who is eligible to register for the Conversations for Change Symposium?
Individual patients and their carers, and members of health consumer and patient organisations with an active interest in HTA are welcome to register for the Symposium.
For information, health consumer and patient organisations are considered to be support groups and organisations that are community, health consumer and patient focused. Individuals living with a health condition and/or their carers will represent a majority of members in their governing bodies.
Relevant organisations include:
- general umbrella organisations (e.g. representing either disease-specific organisations and/or national umbrella organisations) and;
- community, health consumer or disease specific organisations representing individual patients on acute and/or chronic diseases.
How do I apply to register for the Symposium?
1. Click the 'Register Now' link in the top menu or click here. This will send you to some introductory information about the symposium.
2. Click the 'Register Now' button at the bottom of the introductory information to proceed. You will be directed to a page that asks you to 'log-in' or 'create an account'.
1. Click the 'Register Now' link in the top menu or click here. This will send you to some introductory information about the symposium.
2. Click the 'Register Now' button at the bottom of the introductory information to proceed. You will be directed to a page that asks you to 'log-in' or 'create an account'.
- If you attended the 2021 Making Connections Symposium and have not changed your email, you will already have an account. Please complete the 'log-in' section of the page which will direct you to the pages to register.
- If you did not attend the 2021 Making Connections Symposium, OR you need to register with a different email address to last year, please 'Create an Account'' which will then give you the pages to register.
3. You will receive notification of your registration status (approved or declined) with a few days of applying to register. If you do not receive an email within 1 week, please email: htaconsumerengagement@health.gov.au
How do I set up my profile?
Log into the virtual event platform using the Log-In link in the top menu. Once logged in, click the box with your initials on the top right menu, and select 'Edit Profile'.
I can't remember my password
Click 'forgot password' on the login page to reset your password.
Will I need to download specific software or an App?
Specific software is not required. You will be provided with a weblink to the virtual event platform. Google Chrome is the recommended browser. If you typically use Internet Explorer or Safari, we recommend that you download Chrome prior to the event.
What device should I use to watch?
We strongly advise that you participate via your desktop or laptop computer/mac that has good speakers. Mobile devices are supported but the best experience will be through the desktop or laptop computer/mac.
Do I need a microphone or camera to participate?
No. Interaction is via the chat and question functions.
How do I watch a live session?
Click 'Watch Live' on the day, which will be located in the top banner.
Click 'Watch Live' on the day, which will be located in the top banner.
How do I submit a question to the speaker during a session?
At the bottom of the 'Live Stream' page there is a questions section where you submit any questions to the speaker during their talk. Do not use the chat function to ask the speaker a question. The chat function is for engaging with other delegates.
Who do I contact if I am having difficulty accessing the LiveStream on the day?
Please click on the 'Support' Button at the bottom of the page.
At the bottom of the 'Live Stream' page there is a questions section where you submit any questions to the speaker during their talk. Do not use the chat function to ask the speaker a question. The chat function is for engaging with other delegates.
Who do I contact if I am having difficulty accessing the LiveStream on the day?
Please click on the 'Support' Button at the bottom of the page.
Where can I learn more about HTA?
More information about HTA and the processes used in Australia is available on the Department of Health and Aged Care’s website. This includes information on how you can get involved in HTA processes.
More information about HTA and the processes used in Australia is available on the Department of Health and Aged Care’s website. This includes information on how you can get involved in HTA processes.
Additionally, there are some on-demand presentations and resources available on the Symposium website that may help support your understanding of HTA and the Department’s work in this area. These can be accessed via the menu items on the left of the page.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the Symposium?
Please email: htaconsumerengagement@health.gov.au. For noting, this email address is monitored on a daily basis during normal working hours. It may take 24hrs or more to receive a response.
Please email: htaconsumerengagement@health.gov.au. For noting, this email address is monitored on a daily basis during normal working hours. It may take 24hrs or more to receive a response.