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Primary Health Tasmania’s latest health needs assessment report (for 2025-28) has been updated. Developed by our Health Strategy and Performance team – including clinical epidemiologists, a clinical epidemiologist evaluator, health researchers, a biostatistician, and a health data analyst – the report provides a snapshot of Tasmanian health trends by noting areas of improvement, as well…
We are seeking applications for the following positions: These roles attracts not-for-profit salary packaging as well as other benefits including generous leave and family care benefits; discounted private health insurance; and access to the Fitness Passport program (cost-effective gym membership). Hybrid working options (blend of working from the office and home) are available after a…
The operator of the new Burnie Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has been announced following a competitive open tender process undertaken by Primary Health Tasmania. Anne Urquhart MP, federal Member for Braddon, announced on 15 January that Burnie Health Hub had been selected to establish and operate the Burnie Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC). This new…
The operator of the new Kingston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has been announced following a competitive open tender process undertaken by Primary Health Tasmania. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Member for Franklin, the Hon. Julie Collins MP on 8 January, announced that Ochre Health had been selected to establish and operate the Kingston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) in partnership with the Ochre Health Medical Centre John Street. …
We have updated our Aboriginal Health Resources Kit, in light of some recent Medicare changes. This kit is primary aimed at general practice, but can also be useful for other mainstream healthcare providers in understanding what can be provided to their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and clients. The three fact sheets focus on…
The PHN Cooperative has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Review of the PHN Business Model and Mental Health Flexible Funding Stream, conducted by Boston Consulting Group. The review confirms the critical role of Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in commissioning locally responsive, high quality primary health…