We are seeking a manager for our contractor relationships team. This is a permanent, full-time position and can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Applications close on 7 February. Go to our careers page to find out more.
Primary Health Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government are undertaking consultation between January and March this year to guide improvements to government-funded alcohol and other drug services, support and education. The consultation relates to: a new Tasmanian Drug Strategy (Tasmanian Government; public consultation) next steps in implementing the Alcohol and other Drugs Reform Agenda (Tasmanian Government;…
Adults in the Launceston community will be welcomed at the new purpose-built Launceston Head to Health centre from Tuesday 17 January The innovative mental health service first opened its doors at an interim site on Paterson Street in January 2022, while the purpose-built premises were constructed at 62-64 Canning Street. Head to Health adult mental…
Primary Health Tasmania’s telehealth grant program is now open to all residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in Tasmania. Grants of up to $10,000 per RACF are available for one or more of the following: improved internet connectivity the purchase or contribution to costs of telehealth equipment or software minor building improvements to enhance the quality of virtual…
Tasmania’s eReferral system has reached a major milestone, with GPs now able to send secure electronic referrals to the Launceston General Hospital. This development will allow for the safe and timely transfer of patient information from GPs to the hospital’s departments without the need for faxes, emails, letters and scanned referrals. The software, HealthLink SmartForms,…
Primary Health Tasmania and the Victorian Primary Health Networks are developing a register of recommended telehealth equipment for residential aged care facilities (RACFs), as part of our work to improve access to primary healthcare services for older Tasmanians. We are conducting an expression of interest (EOI) process for vendors who would like their products to…