Some older people need extra, intensive support to access aged care services and other supports in the community. The Australian Government-funded care finder program helps vulnerable older people find and connect with aged care services in their local area. Primary Health Tasmania has engaged four organisations to deliver care finder services in Tasmania. The Council…
Primary Health Tasmania has welcomed the announcement of new funding for Tasmania to ensure continuity of employment and support for medical registrars. The Australian and Tasmanian governments announced on 27 January an agreement to pilot a new employment model for GPs in training, aimed at boosting the number of doctors in rural and remote areas.…
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…