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Launching the Healthy Tasmania Five-Year Strategic Plan 2022-2026

WebImportantly, this Plan builds on the strengths and successes of the initial Healthy Tasmania Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2016-2021 in which we have seen some positive results. These include more people becoming smoke free, increases in physical activity rates and fruit and vegetable intake, and a greater emphasis on mental health

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Building a better health system

WebThe Rockliff Liberal Government is delivering a record $12.1 billion over the next four years to build a better health system and ensure Tasmanians have access to the health care they deserve. Since 2014, we have employed an additional 2,500 healthcare workers, we are delivering on average 10,000 additional outpatient appointments every …

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Major investment in digital health to improve patient care

WebThe Tasmanian Liberal Government is transforming the way we deliver patient care with a $150 million investment over the next four years to upgrade our digital health infrastructure. The 2022-23 State Budget commitment forms part of a Digital Health Strategy and it is anticipated more than $475 million will be allocated to this project over …

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Results from the Tasmanian Population Health Survey 2022 released

WebPublic Health Services today released the results of the 2022 Tasmanian Population Health Survey (TPHS). More than 4000 Tasmanians took part in the latest TPHS, with the results showing a mixed picture of the health and wellbeing of our community since the last survey in 2019. Standard questions have been asked since …

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Long Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania released

Web30 March 2023 Jeremy Rockliff, Premier Minister for Health Long Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania released. The Tasmanian Liberal Government’s vision for the future of health care in Tasmania has been released with the Long Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040 now open for public consultation. The Long-Term Plan provides a blueprint of how …

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Long-Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040

Web5 June 2023 Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Health Long-Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040. The Tasmanian Liberal Government’s vision for the future of health care in Tasmania has been confirmed with the final version of the Long-Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040 released.. The Long-Term Plan provides a blueprint of how the …

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New Chief Executive of Hospitals South appointed

WebMinister for Health, Guy Barnett, announced the appointment of Joe McDonald to the key senior role of Chief Executive Hospitals South, following a competitive recruitment process. “Mr McDonald is a senior healthcare executive who will bring significant experience to the role,” Minister Barnett said. “Mr McDonald will join the Tasmanian

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Allied Health Scholarship offers most generous bonus in the …

WebAllied Health professionals will receive a $25,000 cash bonus with the introduction of a new Tasmanian Government Scholarship program which will boost the workforce. The new $1.125 million scholarship program will target students in a range of allied health professions who are completing their final year of study in 2023 to either …

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Rethink Mental Health Project: A Long Term Plan for Mental …

WebThe Rethink Mental Health Project will provide an independent analysis of Tasmania's public, private, federal, State and community mental health services. It will map existing services, identify gaps and barriers to accessing services and treatment, and make recommendations for system reform and strategic investment into services, workforce …

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Women’s and Children’s Precinct now open

WebWomen and Children in Northern Tasmanian now have access to a dedicated Women’s and Children’s Precinct, with the facilities officially opened at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH). The $20 million Precinct, named the lutha building – or “gumtree” in palawa kani – provides a permanent home at the LGH for Children’s …

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Government committed to Launceston co-located private hospital

WebThe Rockliff Liberal Government remains committed to supporting a private hospital co-located with the Launceston General as it continues do what matters for Tasmania. The Government is now planning a pathway forward after Calvary Health Care decided to withdraw from the ambitious project. Health Minister Guy Barnett thanked …

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New public Mother and Baby Unit opens at the RHH

WebA new public Mother Baby Unit (MBU) has opened to patients today at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The new Unit will provide support for mothers experiencing mental health challenges, including post-natal depression and anxiety. The MBU is located in the Ward K6 Transition to Home Unit in the West Wing of the new K Block, with comfortable …

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Mental Health Act Amendment Bill passes Legislative Council

WebThe Tasmanian Liberal Government is strengthening mental health services and supports in Tasmania with the passing of the Mental Health Amendment Bill 2022 through the Legislative Council, following a review of the Act. The Mental Health Act 2013 establishes a rights-based framework for the compulsory assessment and treatment of …

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Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Hobart

WebPeople in Hobart will now have access to fully bulk billed urgent care, with a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) opening at Your Hobart Doctor on Bathurst Street. The clinic will be open extended hours, seven days a week, easing pressure on Royal Hobart Hospital. Highly trained doctors and nurses will provide care, with no need …

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$15 million LGH helipad development reaches important milestone

WebConstruction of the Launceston General Hospital’s new $15 million helipad has reached an important milestone with the installation of a new tower crane as part of the next stage of construction. Minister for Health, Guy Barnett said the Rockliff Liberal Government is doing what matters for Tasmanians by investing in the health …

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PACER team already providing support to

Web3 February 2022 Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing PACER team already providing support to Tasmanians experiencing mental health distress

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Supporting mums and bubs in northern Tasmania

WebThe Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering a new four-bed Mother Baby Centre in Launceston to support the wellbeing of young families in Northern Tasmania. Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Guy Barnett, said being a parent, especially for new mums, is one of the toughest jobs in the world and the Centre would …

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Kathrine Morgan-Wicks PSM appointed Secretary of the …

WebI am pleased to announce the appointment of Kathrine Morgan-Wicks PSM as the new Secretary for the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) effective 22 April 2024. As Head of the State Service, Ms Morgan-Wicks will drive the delivery of the Tasmanian Government's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s

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