How two general practices are breaking barriers and enhancing health care for Tasmanian multicultural communities. In Tasmania, the importance of providing health care that respects and understands the cultural diversity of its residents is becoming more apparent. With an increasing number of residents who were born overseas and speak languages other than English at home,…
How one group of island women is inspiring a new model for exercise groups across Tasmania. Bruny Island, located off the southern coast of Tasmania, is well known for its picturesque landscapes, gourmet local produce, and being the perfect destination for a tranquil weekend away. The Bruny lifestyle offers the serene D’Entrecasteaux Channel, the wild…
How Anglicare is helping northern Tasmania’s Nepalese community members make informed choices in their new home. In their new home of Launceston, the Nepalese community faces stark cultural differences, including Australian attitudes towards drinking and the dazzling yet dark world of gambling. With the gambling industry’s sophisticated design aimed at maximising addiction, and openness towards…
How a new multidisciplinary clinic is helping people with persistent pelvic pain improve their quality of life. According to healthdirect Australia, persistent pelvic pain is pain in the abdomen, below the belly button, that lasts for six months or more. It can take years to develop and is often due to a combination of physical,…
As of 31 July this year, there have been some changes to the provision of after-hours GP phone support in Tasmania. Primary Health Tasmania has developed this information to assist general practices and other services in relation to the GP Assist Tasmania service ending, and the commencement of some new after-hours support arrangements. This includes…
How a scholarship program and training course is equipping Tasmanian GPs to better manage persistent pelvic pain. Persistent pelvic pain affects one in four women and people assigned female at birth and is more common than diabetes, yet is often misunderstood and poorly managed. For many, it takes years to be diagnosed or access care. …