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also contributing to the work of Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Trial communities which are seeking to build a better safety net for people vulnerable to suicide. While OzHelp Tasmania’s origins are linked to the construction industry, all Tasmanian workplaces are eligible for these statewide commissioned services. TasBGAS chief executive David Fagan…

just be social connection.   In an increasingly disconnected world, any opportunity for social connection is priceless. It can stave off loneliness and improve our quality of life and health outcomes. Combining it with exercise? Well, that might just be the secret to a long and happy life.  Improving the health…

to, changing behaviours and thinking about the role smoking has in their life, understanding triggers including stress, understanding and coping with withdrawal, relapse prevention strategies, and support with nicotine replacement and medication. Relevant Tasmanian HealthPathways Smoking Cessation Advice – Community HealthPathways Tasmania 2 Quitline Tasmania referral form – MD 11205…

a chronic health condition. Assistance provided can range from helping someone read their medication labels, to supporting a client and their family through a palliative care experience. Andrew says No. 34 uses a “step up, step down” model that means a client is initially provided with intensive clinical care and…

a close contact. This is making it difficult for some of these services to maintain their previous levels of service delivery. The Department of Health, Tasmania and Tasmanian Health Service advise the mental health, alcohol and other drug services they deliver and commission are facing similar challenges. Services are doing…

in a timely fashion.” Find Cancer Early also encourages people to participate in the national cancer screening programs for bowel cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer. The Sorell participants heard that more than 80 Australians die from bowel cancer every week, with blood in one’s faeces a common warning sign…