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Career opportunity: Aboriginal health program officer

Primary Health Tasmania is seeking an Aboriginal Health Program Officer to work full time on a maximum term contract to 30 June 2024. The Aboriginal health program officer will actively engage with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, general practices, primary health care providers, and Primary Health Tasmania staff. Applications are now open for the role,…

Greater mental health support for Tasmanian adults

Tasmanian adults living with mild mental illness now have greater access to free online and telephone-based mental health support, including a culturally informed service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Primary Health Tasmania on Tuesday 25 May announced the new Australian Government-funded services, to be delivered in the state by Remedy Healthcare. The services…

Consultation workshops for the Launceston adult mental health centre trial

The Australian Government is funding a trial of eight adult mental health centres across Australia, with one to be established in each state and territory. Launceston has been chosen as the location for the Tasmanian centre, which will aim to: improve access to mental health and related support services for Tasmanians in the local area…

May 2021 issue of Primary Health Matters out now!

The value of a men’s group in Circular Head, strengthened youth mental health support in Tassie’s north west, and the deep bond forged between three nurses as part of a mentoring program — they’re just some of the stories you’ll find in the May 2021 issue of Primary Health Matters magazine. You can read a…

Sharing insights from the Tasmanian suicide prevention trial

Please be aware this story contains reference to suicide, which might be distressing for some, particularly those with lived experience. If you need help or would like to talk to someone, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. Key participants in the Tasmanian component of…