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Sweaty Bettys: Bruny women get stronger together 

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…

Alcohol goggles and flashing lights – navigating addiction in Tasmania  

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…

A pathway through persistent pelvic pain 

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,…

Changes to after-hours support

As of 31 July this year, there have been some changes to the provision of after-hours GP phone support in Tasmania. Primary Health Tasmania has developed this information to assist general practices and other services in relation to the GP Assist Tasmania service ending, and the commencement of some new after-hours support arrangements. This includes…

Equipping GPs to tackle persistent pelvic pain 

How a scholarship program and training course is equipping Tasmanian GPs to better manage persistent pelvic pain.    Persistent pelvic pain affects one in four women and people assigned female at birth and is more common than diabetes, yet is often misunderstood and poorly managed. For many, it takes years to be diagnosed or access care. …

Latest issue of Primary Health Matters magazine out now

Primary Health Tasmania’s twice-yearly magazine aims to capture real stories from our work, that of our commissioned providers, and others in the Tasmanian primary health, aged care and social care spaces. In the latest issue (July 2025) you’ll find the following stories: To request a printed copy of the magazine or to access earlier issues, please send us…