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Statewide eReferral milestone welcomed

Primary Health Tasmania welcomes Premier Rockliff’s announcement on 26 June that Tasmania’s eReferral system has now been implemented across all four major public hospitals. CEO Phil Edmondson said that with Australian Government funding, Primary Health Tasmania had led establishment of the Tasmanian eReferral system – including development of the first version of the Tasmanian Health…

Free interpreting service

The Free Interpreting Service aims to provide equitable access to key services for people with limited or no English language proficiency. It is delivered by the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on behalf of the Australian Government. Private medical practitioners (GPs, nurse practitioners and approved medical specialists) can access the Free Interpreting Service when…

New dementia resources

If you’ve received a dementia diagnosis or are caring for someone with dementia, a new information sheet and directory are available to help you find services and support. Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) developed the resources with Australian Government funding. They are available at tasp.hn/dementiaresources It’s estimated that nearly half a million Australians are living…

After-hours toolkit for aged care facilities

Primary Health Tasmania has launched a new suite of resources to help aged care facilities manage the health care of residents in the after-hours period. The new resources include a care planning guide, a workbook to document a facility’s after-hours plan, and a workbook to document an individual resident’s after-hours care plan. Instructional videos for…

Health resource for people with intellectual disability

A new flyer is available with tips on what people with intellectual disability can do to stay well. Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) developed the resource with Australian Government funding under a program aimed at enhancing primary care for Tasmanians living with intellectual disability. It is available at tasp.hn/PCEP The flyer has information about yearly…

New palliative care grant opportunity *NOW CLOSED*

Healthcare and community service providers can apply for grants up to $100,000 each in a second round of palliative care grants facilitated by Primary Health Tasmania and the Tasmanian Department of Health, funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments. The first round was launched in July 2022 and focused on not-for-profit organisations and care and…