Primary Health Tasmania welcomes a new Australian Government funding grant that will result in better access to support services for Tasmanians affected by family, domestic and sexual violence. The Government announced on 24 August that Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) had been successful in its application for a Supporting the Primary Care Response to Family,…
A new free service is available to help Tasmanian GPs manage the mental health of their patients. The GP Psychiatry Support Line gives GPs direct access to qualified psychiatrists for advice regarding the mental health of their patients. GPs can call the line between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). The Australian Government…
Primary Health Tasmania welcomes Premier Rockliff’s announcement on 26 June that Tasmania’s eReferral system has now been implemented across all four major public hospitals. CEO Phil Edmondson said that with Australian Government funding, Primary Health Tasmania had led establishment of the Tasmanian eReferral system – including development of the first version of the Tasmanian Health…
The Free Interpreting Service aims to provide equitable access to key services for people with limited or no English language proficiency. It is delivered by the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on behalf of the Australian Government. Private medical practitioners (GPs, nurse practitioners and approved medical specialists) can access the Free Interpreting Service when…
If you’ve received a dementia diagnosis or are caring for someone with dementia, a new information sheet and directory are available to help you find services and support. Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) developed the resources with Australian Government funding. They are available at tasp.hn/dementiaresources It’s estimated that nearly half a million Australians are living…
Primary Health Tasmania has launched a new suite of resources to help aged care facilities manage the health care of residents in the after-hours period. The new resources include a care planning guide, a workbook to document a facility’s after-hours plan, and a workbook to document an individual resident’s after-hours care plan. Instructional videos for…