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Proposed Tasmanian vaping reforms

Primary Health Tasmania supports initiatives that reduce the harm caused by use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes. Vaping can damage people’s physical and mental health by exposing them to harmful chemicals. As with tobacco smoking, there is no such thing as ‘safe’ vaping. We welcome the Tasmanian Government’s willingness to tackle this critical public health issue,…

Expressions of interest: Service integrator initiative

We are seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in delivering a new ‘service integrator’ initiative aimed at better connecting the different services providing care to people affected by violence. Service integrators will act as a conduit between GPs and specialist family, domestic and sexual violence support services across Tasmania. This initiative is part of…

Resources: Updated community health profiles

We have updated our ‘Community Health Check’ resources, which present health, wellbeing and demographic information for each of Tasmania’s 29 local government areas. The updated versions of these community profiles include some new categories: Click here to access these resources.

Career opportunities

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Advisor – Contractor Relationships. The successful applicant will have experience in preparing, negotiating and administering contracts, and managing stakeholder relationships.  This is a full-time position (0.9 FTE by negotiation) which can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Not-for-profit salary packaging…

Resource: Triage process chart

Primary Health Tasmania has developed a chart to help general practice reception staff triage patients who present with urgent needs. Click here to access the POPGUNS triage process chart.

Opportunity to join our Board *NOW CLOSED*

We are seeking to fill three elected director positions on our Board. Applications are sought from people with strong professional governance skills and expertise across at least two industry skill areas. Priority areas include general practice, primary health care, and health service design and delivery. Regional representation is considered as part of the Board profile.…