Statement on The Hobart Clinic

The Tasmanian Government is aware The Hobart Clinic, a private provider,  will close its Rokeby inpatient facility by 31 October 2025.

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, expressed her disappointment at the decision and said it is another example of the failing viability of privately-run health facilities across the country.

“While this decision was made by The Hobart Clinic and its board, I want to reassure Tasmanians of our commitment to mental health services across Tasmania,” the Minister said.

“Importantly, we have significantly increased capacity across the public health system in recent years, including through The Peacock Centre, with plans for more mental health hubs, including in the Huon Valley and new mental health precincts in the North and North West.

“With this increase in capacity, we are confident that clients with needs that have previously been referred to The Hobart Clinic will be accommodated within the Tasmanian Health Service.

“The Department of Health will support The Hobart Clinic in their transition to cease services for both clients and staff, and where employment opportunities arise within the THS, we would encourage staff affected by the upcoming closure of The Hobart Clinic to apply for positions within our health service.”

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.

In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).