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Tasmanians passionate about improving health services and patient health outcomes are invited to apply for membership of the Tasmanian Health Senate, with expressions of interest (EOI) to join the advisory body now open. Minister for Health, Jacquie ...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government congratulates three exceptional nursing and midwifery leaders who have today been inducted into the Tasmanian Nurses and Midwives Honour Roll. The Honour Roll recognises nurses and midwives who were born, trained or h...

Today marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and the end of the conflict in Europe during the Second World War.Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Jacquie Petrusma, said during this time, Australians were involved in conflicts acr...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering another 90 life-saving defibrillators for community groups and businesses to host on their premises. Under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, the Tasmanian Government committed $500,000 to...

The new state-of-the-art Northern Hospice is another step closer, with the planning approval granted by the City of Launceston and the construction tender now advertised. The new $20 million hospice, funded by the Australian Government, will be locat...

Almost 3,000 healthcare workers have joined the Tasmanian Health Service since the launch of Tasmania’s largest-ever healthcare recruitment blitz in late April last year. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said 2,945 health workers have bee...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government has welcomed another 16 new paramedics who will begin providing life-saving care to the community when they hit the road in the middle of June.  Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, met the graduates at Ambulan...

The Tasmanian Government’s election commitment for a new specialist service for children and young people with suspected attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will be expanded to address growing demand in the Tasmanian community and h...

A brand new, state-of-the-art Cygnet Ambulance Station is another step closer. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said a preferred site for the station has been selected on Mary Street in Cygnet. “The Tasmanian Government is delivering the ...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering on our commitment to create new opportunities for Rural Generalist General Practitioners (GPs) to work in our State’s public hospitals. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the Tasmanian Government ...

The Tasmanian Government has delivered free dental appointments to hundreds of children and concession card holders across the State’s rural and remote communities, thanks to a partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). As part of...

The Tasmanian Government has released the Tasmanian Cardiac Strategy, which outlines our vision to improve heart health across the State over the next decade. The Strategy is supported by the Action Plan for Tasmanian Cardiac Services 2025-2027, whic...

Preparation works to expand the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Hobart Hospital are underway as the Tasmanian Government builds a better health system, now and for the future. This $130 million expansion will reduce wait times and length of st...

Ten ex-service organisations will share in more than $50,000 in grants to help strengthen and honour Tasmania’s veteran community. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Jacquie Petrusma, said the Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program funding ...

This National Volunteer Week, the Tasmanian Government is recognising the legion of volunteers that support the delivery of our health services throughout the State. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said National Volunteer Week is an important ...

The Tasmanian Government is investing $30 million to deliver Stage 2 of the Kingston Community Health Centre to build a better Tasmanian health system - now and for the future. Releasing artist’s impressions of Stage 2 today, Minister for Healt...

The 2025-26 Budget will deliver a record cash injection into Tasmania’s health system to ensure it can continue to meet demand and provide the essential services Tasmanians expect and deserve. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, previewed th...

The Tasmanian Government continues to monitor the evolving situation with Healthscope. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the Government is actively working on contingencies to ensure Tasmanians continue to have access to the private health...

A new surgical robot will deliver better patient outcomes at the Launceston General Hospital, with the 2025-26 Budget to include $4.7 million for the investment. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the surgical robot will perform urological,...

As part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to Closing the Gap, the 2025-26 Budget will include funding to establish Tasmanian Aboriginal Truth-telling and Healing Commissioners, to begin a Tasmanian Aboriginal-led journey toward Truth-telli...

Labor’s false claims of funding cuts to digital health is another massive costing blunder from an Opposition that is clearly not up to the job.Labor are claiming there is a $7.2 million cut for digital health – but if they had bothered to...