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The Tasmanian Government has reached a new agreement with the Volunteer Ambulance Officers Association of Tasmania (VAOAT) to support the attraction, retention and training of ambulance volunteers.Under a new Memorandum of Understanding between VAOAT...

The Tasmanian Government is inviting people to share their experiences with cancer services to shape the development of a new Tasmanian Cancer Plan. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the plan will establish the Government’s vision and...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government has welcomed 11 new midwives who have joined the health system today, ready to care for the health and wellbeing of mothers and babies across the State. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the midwives celebra...

As part of the Albanese and Rockliff Governments’ commitment to improving the State’s regional healthcare, the new Tasmanian home of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is a step closer, with planning and design works underway. The $21...

The Tasmanian Health Senate will meet in Launceston today, bringing together 40 passionate healthcare professionals to discuss workforce challenges and strategies.Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, thanked our healthcare staff and said they are t...

The redevelopment of the Northern Integrated Care Service (NICS) building has commenced as part of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Precinct Masterplan. Jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, this $5.1 million redevelopment ...

Eight organisations around Tasmania will receive a total of $50,000 funding under the Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Jacquie Petrusma, said the grants program provides funds to Tasmanian ex-service orga...

Today, we pause to remember the men and women who have served and sacrificed for their country. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Jacquie Petrusma, said Tasmania was home to more than 17,500 veterans and ex-serving personnel with many families h...

Congratulations to the Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) Digital Dentures project team for winning a national award that recognises its nation-leading technology.  OHST is the overall winner in the Australian Institute of Project Management (...

Nurses and midwives from across Tasmania have been recognised for excellence in an awards ceremony in Hobart on Friday night.  The Tasmanian Public Sector Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards is an annual event to celebrate and acknowledge th...

The Tasmanian Government is building a better health system that delivers the best possible outcomes for Tasmanians right across the State.  In line with this commitment, Bicheno residents and the wider East Coast community are encouraged to vie...

The new state-of-the-art hospice in Launceston has taken another important step forward, with concept designs released by the Tasmanian Liberal Government.   The purpose-built $20 million facility, funded by the Albanese Government, at the ...

A new intake of GP registrars have commenced in rural and regional communities, boosting the primary care workforce across the State. Four new GP registrars – qualified doctors training to become GPs – have begun placements through Tasman...

The delivery of the new Northern Heart Centre at the Launceston General Hospital is another step closer, with geotechnical investigations now underway.Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the geotechnical drilling will inform the design of the...

The Tasmanian Government’s Transfer of Care protocol is working, with almost 9,300 hours saved under our policy. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the procedure is making a real difference in the lives of Tasmanians and is freeing up ...

The new multistorey carpark at the Launceston General Hospital has taken another important step forward, with the construction tender released today. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the carpark will improve access for patients, staff and ...

A new breast screening clinic that provides life-saving cancer detection services is now open on Hobart’s Eastern Shore.The new BreastScreen Tasmania Clinic will significantly boost mammogram screening capacity in the public system.As the third...

At a time when increased investment in Tasmania’s health system is needed, the Federal Labor Government funding cuts have now forced a range of services to cease. TAZREACH, which is funded by the Australian Government through the Rural Health O...

The Tasmanian Government is committed to improving the pathway for older people through Tasmania’s health care services and into residential aged care. The Tasmanian Aged Care Collaborative (TACC) – established by the Tasmanian Governmen...

Sixteen new paramedics will begin providing life-saving care to the Tasmanian community when they hit the road in coming weeks. Most of these experienced paramedics have relocated to Tasmania from interstate or overseas to take up the roles, and are...

Applications are now open for the latest round of the Community Defibrillator Fund, with an additional 180 life-saving devices to be made available through the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s $500,000 investment. The new fund will boost the avai...

Today on International Volunteer Day, the Tasmanian Government recognises and thanks the thousands of volunteers across Tasmania’s health system.Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said volunteers provide important services during their own ...

The Tasmanian Government is continuing to deliver better health services in our rural and regional areas with three sub-acute hospital beds officially secured at Dover Medical Centre.  The sub-acute beds are funded in partnership with Huon Valle...

Newly-released Cleanbill research has once again confirmed the Federal Labor Government is failing Tasmanians and their primary healthcare needs.  The Cleanbill 2025 Blue Report found there are no longer any clinics in Tasmania available to bulk...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government’s highly successful virtual care program has reached an impressive new milestone this week by caring for its 50,000th patient.Care@home, which launched in December 2021, provides virtual care and support to peop...