Primary Health Tasmania has launched a second round of GP recruitment and retention grants to eligible general practices in Tasmania. In 2022, Primary Health Tasmania received Australian Government funding to address GP recruitment and retention issues in north and north west Tasmania. We worked in partnership with Tasmanian rural workforce agency HR+ and the Rural Doctors Association of Tasmania to understand how the funding…
Primary Health Tasmania has opened a tender to commission Head to Health mental health services in Burnie, Devonport and outer Hobart. The new services will be in addition to the existing Launceston Head to Health centre, which started operating in January 2022. More information about Head to Health services is available on our website here.…
In September 2023, 60-day prescribing and dispensing was introduced for a number of medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). For medications that are subject to PBS Streamlined Authority, different Authority codes exist for 30-day and 60-day supplies. This means that if an existing prescription for a 30-day supply of a Streamlined Authority medication is…
Primary Health Tasmania’s health needs assessment report for 2022-25 has been updated. Developed by our data team – including public health physicians, epidemiologists, researchers and statisticians – the report provides a snapshot of Tasmanian health trends by noting areas of improvement, as well as those that continue to pose a challenge to the wellbeing of…
Are you involved in a local community not-for-profit organisation, working in and around the north and north west of Tasmania? The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care has made funding available to support disaster-affected communities in these regions. In partnership with Primary Health Tasmania, the Mental Health Council of Tasmania is delivering grants to…
Content warning: Please be aware this story contains reference to suicide, which might be distressing for some, particularly those with lived experience. If you need help or would like to talk to someone, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. Dr Annette Barratt has practised as…