Tumanako emerges from his group therapy session, reserved but smiling. He engaged with Launceston Head to Health during a period of homelessness and acute mental distress; now he feels ready to share some of his story. The 21-year-old wears rings on his fingers, which he twists as he reflects: “I wasn’t well. I wasn’t doing…
Barber shops have long served as gathering places where men come not just for haircuts, but also to socialise and share their experiences. The Barbers for Life project builds on this cultural aspect, making community members mental health advocates and providing them with tools to engage in open conversations about mental health. Content warning: Please…
Targeted training focussed on areas of need in the Tasman community is helping local healthcare providers deliver better health outcomes for patients. Primary Health Tasmania, the Tasmanian Health Service and Health Consumers Tasmania have been working with two local groups, the Tasman Voice for Health and the Tasman Clinical Services Action Group, to better understand…
Shane had been working with his diabetes dietitian for some time when he revealed he couldn’t actually make the meals she had been recommending to him. A vascular condition meant the single dad from Rocky Cape suffered from a mix of intense pain and loss of feeling in his hands that made pushing a shopping…
Hasnain Ashraf smiles broadly, handing over a home-cooked curry. “I hope it’s not too spicy for you,” he laughs. The podiatrist, better known to his clients and colleagues as Hassy, has a bright personality and positive outlook. He applies this outlook to his role as an allied health provider at the Karadi Aboriginal Corporation –…
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 2023) you’ll find the following stories: To request a printed copy of the magazine or to access earlier issues, please send…