Recent news

19 May 2018

Alternative therapist under investigation for false cancer cure

A North Warrandyte hypnotherapist and self-proclaimed healer has been prohibited from providing any health service, making claims to cure cancer or using the controversial black salve treatment.

18 May 2018

Concerns about drug & alcohol services?

The HCC is asking Victorians to report concerns about drug and alcohol services to support investigations.

17 May 2018

Inquiry into conversion therapy

The HCC will conduct an inquiry into the practice of conversion therapy in Victoria.

19 Apr 2018

Drug & alcohol counsellor convicted for operating illegally

Banned drug addiction counsellor, Robert Frank Mittiga, has been convicted for providing services illegally in Victoria.

11 Apr 2018

Sexual misconduct cases

The HCC has received several concerning complaints of inappropriate contact or sexual misconduct involving general health service providers.

27 Mar 2018

Complaint handling standards & service charter consultation

Consultation is now open on complaint handling standards for Victorian health service providers and a service charter for the HCC.

26 Mar 2018

Cosmetic services complaints

Since 1 February 2017, we've received more than 50 complaints about cosmetic procedures performed by general health service providers.

08 Mar 2018

New information sharing scheme

Laws coming into effect this month have created a new information sharing scheme in Victoria.

01 Feb 2018

One year of the HCC

The HCC has received 7,425 complaints in its first year, since opening on 1 February 2017.

01 Dec 2017

Private drug and alcohol rehabilitation

The HCC has received 26 complaints relating to private drug and alcohol rehabilitation services since 1 February 2017.

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