Search

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...

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...

The winners of the 2025 Maggie Awards have been announced, recognising staff excellence within Statewide Mental Health Services.The Maggie Awards was launched in 2023 and is celebrated every two years, in recognition of the exceptional efforts of sta...

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 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...

Earlier today, I had a positive discussion with The Hobart Clinic, its Members, relevant unions, and former and current Hobart Clinic staff members to discuss potential options to keep the Clinic operating. I am encouraged that while the Hobart Clin...

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...

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 celebrating the contribution that older Tasmanians make to communities throughout the State this Seniors Week. Seniors Week 2025 runs from 13 to 19 October, with a program of events taking place across the State coordinate...

Today on Restart a Heart Day, Tasmanians are being urged to learn how to save a life by reviewing how to perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when someone is in cardiac arrest. Every year, around 30,000 Australians and New Ze...

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, has called on the Federal Government to work directly with the Hobart Clinic to ensure its long-term viability. Minister Archer said the Tasmanian Government has stepped in with a $2 ...

Members of Ambulance Tasmania have been awarded for their outstanding efforts in rescuing a Lithuanian kayaker from the Franklin River in November last year. The National Search and Rescue Council (NATSAR Council) presented Ambulance Tasmania, along...

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, has welcomed The Hobart Clinic Board’s decision to accept the Tasmanian Government’s $2 million offer of transitional funding. Minister Archer said with the funding deed no...