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,…
How one group of island women is inspiring a new model for exercise groups across Tasmania. Bruny Island, located off the southern coast of Tasmania, is well known for its picturesque landscapes, gourmet local produce, and being the perfect destination for a tranquil weekend away. The Bruny lifestyle offers the serene D’Entrecasteaux Channel, the wild…
How Anglicare is helping northern Tasmania’s Nepalese community members make informed choices in their new home. In their new home of Launceston, the Nepalese community faces stark cultural differences, including Australian attitudes towards drinking and the dazzling yet dark world of gambling. With the gambling industry’s sophisticated design aimed at maximising addiction, and openness towards…
How a new multidisciplinary clinic is helping people with persistent pelvic pain improve their quality of life. According to healthdirect Australia, persistent pelvic pain is pain in the abdomen, below the belly button, that lasts for six months or more. It can take years to develop and is often due to a combination of physical,…