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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...

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...

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 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...

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...

The Tasmanian Government, Ponting Foundation and Cricket Tasmania are proud to announce more than $284,000 has been raised for Tasmanian children and young people affected by cancer through the inaugural Ponting Foundation Hobart Hurricanes fundraisi...

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...