Tasmanian Government saves The Hobart Clinic

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, has welcomed The Hobart Clinic Board’s decision to accept the Tasmanian Government’s $2 million offer of transitional funding.

Minister Archer said with the funding deed now signed, the Clinic can look to the future as it works towards long-term sustainability.

“I am pleased The Hobart Clinic has accepted this funding, which provides stability for patients and staff over the next six months while the Clinic undertakes the necessary work to strengthen its business model,” Minister Archer said.

“We acted swiftly to keep The Hobart Clinic’s doors open within days of receiving a proposal, and this means the Tasmanian Government has now invested nearly $9 million into the Clinic since 2021. By comparison, the Federal Government has contributed $0.

“With the Clinic’s immediate future now locked in thanks to our investment, we call on the Federal Assistant Minister for Health, Rebecca White, to work with the Clinic on ways to ensure its long-term viability moving forward.  

“Our Government will continue discussions with other private providers to strengthen options available to Tasmanians, as we also progress our plans to future-proof the public system.”

If you require support for your mental health, support is available by phoning Access Mental Health on 1800 332 388 or Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212.

If it is more urgent, assistance is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36.