How one general practice is using data to review and improve its communication and follow-up processes. In a world where health care is constantly evolving, Don Medical Clinic in Devonport is making waves by using data to drive better patient outcomes. Led by practice manager and data enthusiast Ian Abraham, this practice has taken a…
Primary Health Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from Tasmanian GPs who would like to join us as a clinical advisor. You would be working as part of a team focused on enhancing primary care for people with intellectual disability. This is a fixed-term role (to 30 June 2026), with the flexibility to work casual…
How one general practice is improving community health through smart systems For many general practices, keeping up with patient care while managing administrative demands is a constant challenge. But for Port Sorell Medical Centre’s practice manager, Noleen Davey, harnessing the power of data has become a game-changer—not just for the practice, but for the entire…
Geography Spans 600 square kilometres in north-west Tasmania, with urban and rural areas Towns and suburbs include Burnie, Acton, Emu Valley, Wivenhoe and Ocean Vista Population 19,918 people live in the Burnie municipality Median age is 40 years (state average is 42) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9% of the population (5%…
Mental health in Tasmania Mental health affects how we think, feel, behave and interact with others – and just like physical health, it varies over time and across our lives. But while many people will experience a mental health condition at some point, stigma and lack of access can make it hard to ask for…
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,…