Tasmanian general practices and community pharmacies can now apply for one-off grant funding of up to $10,000 for equipment, minor capital works and ICT, workforce and other items to support continued delivery of primary health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Minister Sarah Courtney announced the new small grants program at a media conference on…
The latest issue of General Practice Matters is available here In this issue: COVID-19: New email alert COVID-19: Reminder about face masks COVID-19: New coronavirus Tasmanian HealthPathway Other new and updated Tasmanian HealthPathways Update: Our services portal Update: Mental health clinical updates BreastScreen Tasmania appointments GP input sought for domestic abuse study New influenza vaccines…
The latest issue of General Practice Matters is available here In this issue: COVID-19 Tasmanian HealthPathway COVID-19: Face masks for general practice COVID-19: General practice involvement in testing COVID-19: Recording of Q&A session for GPs COVID-19: Respiratory clinics COVID-19: Australian Government funding Updated Tasmanian HealthPathways Influenza vaccination Mandatory reporting guidelines New strength-based exercise treatment program…
North west Tasmanians living with chronic health conditions now have access to a free, strength-based exercise program designed to boost their quality of life. The Exercise Treatment Program is a 14-week course designed to improve activity levels of older people who have a long-term health condition, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression…
People who live with mental ill-health may be able to get support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) if their condition causes them to experience very high levels of ‘psychosocial disability’ . While Primary Health Tasmania is not involved in services provided through the NDIS, we receive Australian Government funding to help people connect…
The latest issue of General Practice Matters is available here In this issue: Coronavirus Bushfire mental health support Disaster-related Tasmanian HealthPathways Date savers: Immunisation and mental health events AIR update Consultation on pneumococcal vaccination recommendations Eating Disorder Treatment Plan Black Dog Institute Mental Health Community of Practice People at Increased Risk in an Emergency guide…