How two scholarship recipients are improving healthcare outcomes in their local communities Michael Walls and Gayle Rusher, recipients of Primary Health Tasmania’s Grow Your Own scholarships, are living examples that it’s never too late to expand your skillset and give back to your community. Both recipients, now in their sixties, are using their scholarships to…
How a north-west GP is improving the health of Tasmanians in aged care homes The Aged Care Royal Commission found people receiving aged care, particularly those living in aged care homes, do not consistently receive the health care they need. “Primary healthcare practitioners are either not visiting people receiving aged care at their residences, or…
How one project is helping us understand the experience of Tasmanians living with asthma and their quality of life BREATHING may seem effortless for most, but for 12.7% of Tasmanians—the second-highest rate in Australia—it’s a daily challenge. Asthma often restricts their ability to live full, active lives.To better understand this experience, Asthma Australia launched the…
Primary Health Tasmania’s twice-yearly magazine aims to capture real stories from our work, that of our commissioned providers, and others in the Tasmanian primary health, aged care and social care spaces. In the latest issue (December 2024) you’ll find the following stories: To request a printed copy of the magazine or to access earlier issues, please send us…
Primary Health Tasmania’s latest health needs assessment report (for 2025-28) is now available. Developed by our Health Strategy and Performance team – including clinical epidemiologists, a clinical epidemiologist evaluator, health researchers, a biostatistician, and a health data analyst – the report provides a snapshot of Tasmanian health trends by noting areas of improvement, as well…
Primary Health Tasmania is offering education grants to help primary healthcare professionals boost their knowledge and skills in palliative care. Two short online courses will be available through Flinders University – a Certificate in Palliative Care (10 weeks), and a Specialist Certificate in Palliative Care (13 weeks). There will be no cost to successful applicants.…