Consumer Advisory Committee

Our Consumer and Community Advisory and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Committees play an important role in the operation of our hospital - offering a consumer perspective to organisational decision making.

Both of the Committees meet quarterly with representatives of the hospital's Executive, providing suggestions, ideas and feedback on patient information and organisational projects such as the hospital's models of care, major building works and business development opportunities.

For more information about becoming a member, or expressing your interest to assist either the Consumer and Community Advisory Committee or DVA Committee, please contact Iris Freeman at [email protected]

Meet our Consumer Committee

Lauren Gudas

Tell us a little about yourself, what is your background?

Currently I am a primary school teacher and mum of one (soon to be two). I have not personally worked within the Health care industry however I do Some of my family members work within the health care industry.

Why did you volunteer to be a Consumer Representative?

I am interested in hospital operations and would happily offer advice and suggestions regarding the operations of the hospital, where I can assist to make patient care the priority. Hurstville Private Hospital has been so good to me and I love working with the staff there.

What is your own patient experience at both Hurstville Private Hospital and with healthcare in general?

Fortunately I haven’t needed much health care myself. I have been a patient at Hurstville Private where my son was delivered and I’m currently a maternity patient again. I am looking forward to my experience coming back to the hospital next year. Every visit (for appointments included) is always a delight!

Fatme Karaki

Tell us a little about yourself, what is your background?

My name is Fatme Karaki, I am of Lebanese decent, a mother of 4 and a grandma to 5 beautiful children. I came to Australia in 1972 and have lived here with my family since.

Why did you volunteer to be a Consumer Representative?

I volunteered to be a consumer at Hurstville Private Hospital because I have been a patient there in the past and regularly attend as an outpatient. I believe my contribution on the committee will help benefit the hospital.

What is your own patient experience at both Hurstville Private Hospital and with healthcare in general?

I have been a patient at Hurstville Private Hospital in the past. I received exceptional care by the staff and Doctors at Hurstville Private Hospital. I am also a kidney donor.