https://www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/2019/08/upcoming-forum-to-explore-multicultural-perspectives-on-mental-health-and-suicide/
Primary Health Tasmania is supporting an upcoming forum in Launceston that will share information about best practice when working with members of Tasmania’s newly arrived community members from refugee and humanitarian entrant backgrounds. Coming up on 6 September, the Exploring attitudes and stigma: Multicultural perspectives on mental health and suicide…
https://www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/2019/05/taking-a-safe-place-on-the-road-in-break-oday/
It also takes up opportunities to be a presence at local sporting and community events, like triathlons and car enthusiast meet ups. The Safe Place Café isn’t a counselling service. But it is a regular, visible point of contact for locals who may be struggling, or know someone who is….
https://www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/2021/05/greater-mental-health-support-for-tasmanian-adults/
rural and remote locations, and people affected by pandemic-related isolation and bushfires. Eligible Tasmanian adults will be now able to access: one-on-one assessment, coaching and follow-up sessions with the MindStep service (available via telephone or online) a culturally sensitive adaptation of MindStep specifically for Aboriginal adults, called Healing Minds (available…
https://www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/2019/12/mental-health-support-boost-for-young-north-west-tasmanians/
Services to expand the existing headspace service in the north west, increasing the availability of mental health services for Tasmanians aged 12 to 25 years. Cornerstone Youth Services already operates a full headspace centre in Launceston and a satellite service in Devonport. The announcement comes after the Australian Government funded…
https://www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/2020/03/new-exercise-program-targets-chronic-conditions-in-north-west/
(Right to left) HBP Group’s Jason Molann, with Burnie locals Debbie Mole and Pat Hoyland. North west Tasmanians living with chronic health conditions now have access to a free, strength-based exercise program designed to boost their quality of life. The Exercise Treatment Program is a 14-week course designed to improve…
https://www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/2020/09/learning-about-death-literacy-with-dr-kerrie-noonan/
Dr Kerrie Noonan is a clinical psychologist and social researcher who has spent the past 25 years working to create a more death-literate Australian society. On 3 August, she spoke at a free online event organised by Tasmanian community members participating in the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care…