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Bridget is a proud Tasmanian, having moved to Ravenswood from southern Tasmania at an early age. As a hardworking local, Northern Tasmania remains home for Bridget and her husband, along with their five children on their family farm in George Town.Af...

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The Tasmanian Government congratulates Tasmania’s newest General Practitioners at the RACGP Tasmania Fellowship and Awards Ceremony, marking the College’s largest group of new GPs to date.Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, ...

The Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, has today convened a roundtable with The Hobart Clinic, relevant unions, and other interested stakeholders around the pending closure of the privately-run Hobart Clinic. Minister A...

The Tasmanian Health Service’s first-ever surgical robot is now on site at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), with preparations underway for it to begin providing patient procedures in the coming months.The $4.7 million da Vinci XI Robot &n...

Another important milestone has been reached as the Tasmanian Government continues to fix the longstanding heating and cooling issues at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH). An agreement has now been signed between the Department of Health and Calv...

The Tasmanian Government has again called on the Federal Government to take action to address the ongoing issue of patients who are medically ready to be discharged from hospital but who face long delays as they wait for a residential aged care place...

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, has called for a national approach to urgently address the failing viability of privately-run mental health facilities across the country.The Minister has written to the Federal Minist...

On World Pharmacists Day, the Tasmanian Government is further expanding the role of community pharmacists as part of its ongoing plan to improve access to healthcare for Tasmanians.Tasmanian pharmacists will be supported to undertake training that wi...

The Tasmanian Government congratulates the Federal Labor Government on their election.Premier Jeremy Rockliff said he has reached out to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and congratulated him on his victory and looks forward to continuing to work coll...

The Tasmanian Government is continuing to work through potential transitional options to keep The Hobart Clinic operating.Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer said while Labor focuses on politics, our number one priority i...

The Tasmanian Government is inviting feedback on a public sector homebirth model, which will increase options for Tasmanian women and increase professional opportunities for midwives.A consultation paper has today been launched to inform the developm...

Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, today visited the Mersey Community Hospital to thank staff for their exceptional work in responding to damage caused by severe weather on Friday. The Premie...

The Tasmanian Government is fighting to ensure the Federal Labor Government meets its funding commitments under the National Health Reform Agreement.For too long, the Federal Labor Government has chronically underfunded Tasmania’s health system...

The Tasmanian Government has delivered a record number of elective surgeries in a financial year, for the third year in a row.Data shows 22,392 elective surgeries were performed from July 2024 to June 2025 – more than 61 surgeries every single ...

Construction is now underway for the new Bicheno Ambulance Station, as part of the Tasmanian Government’s plan to deliver new and improved facilities for emergency ambulance services.The new Bicheno Ambulance Station is one of six new rural amb...

In another significant step forward for healthcare in southern Tasmania, construction tenders have now been invited for the next stage of the $130 million Emergency Department (ED) expansion at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Minister for Health, Me...

Additional transport options will be made available for Tasmanians living in regional and rural areas to attend Breast Screening appointments, following an updated timeframe for the replacement of the BreastScreen Mobile Screening Unit.While the proc...

The Launceston General Hospital’s (LGH) new Research and Innovation Centre has officially opened today, marking an important milestone for the LGH precinct and for health services in Northern Tasmania. Operated in partnership with the Clifford ...

The Tasmanian Government is continuing our strong focus on supporting and growing our midwifery workforce, with a new midwifery strategy released for public consultation. Midwifery Matters is the Tasmanian Midwifery Workforce Strategy for 2025-2030, ...

The Tasmanian Government is making it easier for Tasmanians to obtain vital medicines prescribed interstate, with legislation tabled today in Parliament.Currently, pharmacists in Tasmania are not allowed by law to dispense certain prescriptions that ...

On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Tasmanian Government is recognising the contribution of communities and organisations across the State for their commitment to preventing suicide. Every year on 10 September, communities across Australia and aroun...

The delivery of a new Mobile Screening Unit to provide vital breast screening services to regional and remote Tasmanian communities is continuing to progress following the selection of a provider to supply and fit out the new vehicle. Varley Group Pt...

Members of the public are invited to view designs for the new Cygnet Ambulance Station through community consultation opportunities from Monday 22 September.The new Cygnet Ambulance Station will be built on a greenfield site at 48-52 Mary Street, Cyg...