Primary Health Tasmania has supported the establishment of four GP-led respiratory clinics across Tasmania as part of our role in the Australian Government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The clinics — located in Devonport, St Helens, Launceston and Hobart — are now open to see, test, and treat the 80 per cent of people with…
Primary Health Tasmania invites local non-profit groups, clubs and community organisations to apply for a small grant to stay in touch via video-conferencing. As part of our coronavirus response, we are offering small grants for community groups to support them to continue engaging via video-conferencing. You could use video conferencing to: continue your regular activities…
Community-managed mental health and alcohol and other drug organisations have a week to apply for grant funding drawn from $450,000 pledged by the Tasmanian Government to support the sectors during the coronavirus emergency response. The Community Managed Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Sector COVID-19 Technology Fund will support organisations within these sectors to…
At the moment, Tasmanians are rightly focused on reducing the risk and spread of coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) across the state. But even when the pandemic response is underway, it’s important to remember to look after your overall health – especially if you are living with a chronic health condition. It’s all about finding…
North west Tasmanians living with chronic health conditions now have access to a free, strength-based exercise program designed to boost their quality of life. The Exercise Treatment Program is a 14-week course designed to improve activity levels of older people who have a long-term health condition, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression…
People who live with mental ill-health may be able to get support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) if their condition causes them to experience very high levels of ‘psychosocial disability’ . While Primary Health Tasmania is not involved in services provided through the NDIS, we receive Australian Government funding to help people connect…