Dr Anna Seth is a Hobart GP with an interest in women’s health, environmental impacts on health, and mental health. After completing her medical degree and internship in the United Kingdom, she moved to Australia in 2003 and worked in various medical specialities in far north Queensland before training in general practice and relocating to…
Community members at the Generations Connect Fun Day How two organisations are strengthening wellbeing and resilience following bushfires and floods in the north and north-west of Tasmania When we think of resilience, we often think of it in individual terms. However, two community organisations—Council on the Ageing (COTA) and RANT Arts—are showing that resilience also…
How Tasmanian truck drivers have been/were supported to take their health care on the road In a world that runs on convenience, it’s easy to forget about the people behind the wheel – keeping our shelves stocked and goods moving across the state and country. Truck drivers play an important role in our everyday lives,…
You wouldn’t expect primary health care and health promotion would fit into the job description of a paramedic. But community paramedics – an emerging position in Ambulance Tasmania – are helping create a much-needed bridge between emergency services and primary care. These specialised paramedics focus on non-urgent, low-acuity (less severe) and complex, chronic cases,…
How one nurse practitioner was moved to support vulnerable Tasmanians and now inspires other health professionals in her clinic Inspiration for meaningful action can strike at the most unexpected times. For Launceston-based nurse practitioner Jane Laidlaw, it happened during a routine drive to an early gym class in 2018. Once parked, she saw someone living…
How two general practices recruit and retain new GPs by creating a sense of belonging In the rural and remote areas of north and north-west Tasmania, attracting and retaining GPs has long been a challenge. Many doctors who start their careers in these regions face significant barriers to staying long term – including professional isolation,…