We are seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in delivering a new ‘service integrator’ initiative aimed at better connecting the different services providing care to people affected by violence. Service integrators will act as a conduit between GPs and specialist family, domestic and sexual violence support services across Tasmania. This initiative is part of…
We have updated our ‘Community Health Check’ resources, which present health, wellbeing and demographic information for each of Tasmania’s 29 local government areas. The updated versions of these community profiles include some new categories: Click here to access these resources.
Primary Health Tasmania has developed a chart to help general practice reception staff triage patients who present with urgent needs. Click here to access the POPGUNS triage process chart.
We are seeking to fill three elected director positions on our Board. Applications are sought from people with strong professional governance skills and expertise across at least two industry skill areas. Priority areas include general practice, primary health care, and health service design and delivery. Regional representation is considered as part of the Board profile.…
Content warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this article contains the name of a deceased person. Dr Alex John is a rural generalist with diverse medical experience. He completed his medical studies at University College London in 2002,completed a three-year surgical rotation in England, and passed examinations to become a…
How a Hobart pharmacy is using innovation and collaboration to ensure person-centred care A nurse practitioner, lactation consultants, private consulting ‘pods’, and even a robot – they’re all part of an innovative model helping a Hobart pharmacy keep locals well and out of hospital. Key features of the approach taken by the Complete Care Pharmacy…