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Mental health community connection grants

Primary Health Tasmania was proud to collaborate with the Mental Health Council of Tasmania on a grants program to help community organisations across the state encourage Tasmanians to get out and about and reconnect with their community following the interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 35 organisations received grants under the Australian…

New online engagement hubs for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Primary Health Tasmania has developed online engagement hubs to support Phase 1A and Phase 1B of the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Dedicated hubs have been created for: residential aged care facilities primary health settings, including general practices COVID-19 vaccination in disability services. These new portals complement an existing hub to support COVID-19 assessment and testing…

*NOW CLOSED* Seeking new members for our Clinical and Community Advisory Councils

Primary Health Tasmania is seeking to fill four positions on both our Clinical and Community Advisory Councils. The councils are a vital part of the organisation. They support the Board and provide informed professional and local perspectives on how to improve Tasmania’s health system and the unique health needs of our local communities. On the…

*NOW CLOSED* Launceston adult mental health centre: EOI open

Primary Health Tasmania has taken the next step in development of the new Launceston Adult Mental Health Centre, opening an expression of interest (EOI) process to help identify a lead agency. The lead agency will work with Primary Health Tasmania, local service providers, lived experience representatives and other stakeholders to develop and deliver activities from…

*NOW CLOSED* Open now: Nurse mentor program

The Transition to Practice Program is a 12-month education, support and mentoring program for nurses new to primary health care. Primary Health Tasmania is providing funding for up to eight Tasmanian nurses to participate in the program, which is run by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA).   So if you’re new to…

Burnie community celebrates launch of new headspace satellite

Community members passionate about providing high-quality mental health support to young Tasmanians came together on 10 March to celebrate the opening of Burnie’s new headspace satellite service. headspace Burnie staff and youth volunteers joined with community organisations, healthcare providers, and members of local government to recognise the milestone at a launch event at the Mount…