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Primary Health Tasmania is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation working to connect care We ask that you are respectful in your comments.

Primary Health Tasmania is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation working to connect care and keep Tasmanians well and out of hospital. We are one of 31 primary health networks (PHNs) established nationally on 1 July 2015 as part of the Australian Government’s Primary Health Networks Program to:
• increase the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
• improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. To learn more about us visit www.primaryhealthtas.com.au

Primary Health Tasmania’s social media sites are places where we encourage interaction and discussion between anyone interested in our organisation or primary health care. We reserve the right to remove anything we deem:
• abusive or personal attacks
• material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful or embarrassing to any other entity
• third party advertising
• chain letters or spam

We also reserve the right to terminate involvement by users who post such content. For your safety, never include your phone number, email, address or other personal information in a post. Your comments are visible to all. This page is monitored Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. We will aim to get back to you within one business day. If your inquiry is urgent please contact us directly on 1300 653 169 (during business hours). Primary Health Tasmania does not offer direct clinical services.
• Your regular GP should always be your first point of call if you need medical care
• In an emergency, call 000 for ambulance, fire or police. For health advice and information on health services open after hours, on public holidays and on weekends:
• www.tasafterhours.com
• call 1800 022 222 (healthdirect Australia)

The following telephone services are also available for urgent assistance:
• Mental Health Services Helpline (DHHS) 1800 332 388
• Lifeline Crisis Help 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline 1800 187 263

04/11/2025

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | We’re recruiting to the following full-time positions:

* Lead – Commissioning Reform. Do you have experience in managing contracts and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships? This is an ongoing position which can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Applications close Tuesday 18 November.

* Health Service Planning Coordinator. Help shape the future of health services in Tasmania through the planning and designing of innovative healthcare solutions to meet local needs. This is an ongoing position which can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Applications close Tuesday 18 November.

* Advisor – Mental Health Service Navigation and Planning. Improve how Tasmanians experience the mental health system by making services better connected and easier to navigate. This is a maximum-term contract, and the job can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Applications close Monday 10 November.

* Advisor – Contractor Relationships. Bring your experience in contract management and stakeholder engagement to help us build strong partnerships across Tasmania. This is an ongoing position which can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Applications close Thursday 6 November.

* Communications Advisor. Use your digital communications expertise to help share stories that support better health outcomes for Tasmanians. This is an ongoing position which can be based in Hobart or Launceston. Applications close Thursday 6 November.

All of these positions attract not-for-profit salary packaging. Hybrid working options (blend of working from the office and home) are available after a probationary period.

Visit tasp.hn/careers to learn more.

31/10/2025

CAREER OPPORTUNITY | We are recruiting to the following position:

* Advisor – Mental Health Service Navigation and Planning. Improve how Tasmanians experience the mental health system by making services easier to navigate and better connected.

This full-time, maximum term contract position can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Applications close Monday 10 November.

This role attracts not-for-profit salary packaging. Hybrid working options (blend of working from the office and home) are available after a probationary period.

Visit tasp.hn/careers to learn more.

24/10/2025

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | We are recruiting to the following positions:

* Advisor - Contractor Relationships. Do you have experience in managing contracts and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships? (Role based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone)

* Communications Advisor. Are you a communications professional with strong experience in digital platforms? (Role based in Hobart or Launceston)

Applications for these full-time, permanent roles close on Thursday 6 November. These positions attract not-for-profit salary packaging.

Hybrid working options (blend of working from the office and home) are available after a probationary period.

If you answered yes, visit tasp.hn/careers to learn more.

16/10/2025

MENTAL HEALTH | This morning we were excited to join Stride Mental Health in welcoming Emma McBride MP to officially open the Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre.

The centre - at 11-17 Stewart Street - gives locals a new option for accessing free and confidential mental health information, services and support.

It is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, and people can just walk in – no appointment or referral is needed.

The friendly centre team - including mental health workers plus peer worker Tony Read, who has lived experience of mental health challenges - is ready to help, and has already supported about 15 people who have walked through the doors.

Great to also have Anne Urquhart MP and Senator Josh Dolega join us today.

Read more here: tasp.hn/Devonport-MMHC-opens

09/10/2025

INTRODUCING OUR NEW CEO | We are excited to announce our Board has appointed Lucy O'Flaherty as our new CEO.

Lucy brings to the role more than 25 years of leadership in Australia’s aged care and community services sectors.

For the past four years she has been CEO of Columbia Aged Care in New South Wales. Before that she spent 10 years as CEO of Glenview Community Services in Hobart, where she was instrumental in the development of Korongee – Australia's first purpose-built village for people living with dementia.

We're really looking forward to welcoming Lucy in January!

You can read more in our media release: tasp.hn/newCEO

03/10/2025

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | We are recruiting to the following positions:

* Lead – Integrated Health Care (three positions available). Applications for this full-time, ongoing role close on Sunday 19 October.

* Project Coordinator – Health Planning and Program Management. This fixed-term position can be full-time or 0.8. Applications close on Tuesday 7 October.

These roles can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. They attract not-for-profit salary packaging. Hybrid working options (blend of working from the office and home) are available after a probationary period.

Visit tasp.hn/careers to learn more.

26/09/2025

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | We are recruiting to the following positions:

* Project Coordinator – Health Planning and Program Management. This fixed-term position can be full-time or 0.8. Applications close on Tuesday 7 October.

* Manager - Priority Populations. Applications for this full-time, ongoing position close on Tuesday 30 September.

These roles can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. They attract not-for-profit salary packaging. Hybrid working options (blend of working from the office and home) are available after a probationary period.

Visit tasp.hn/careers to learn more.

22/09/2025

CAREER OPPORTUNITY | We are recruiting to the following position:

* Manager - Priority Populations.

This role leads a team in promoting equal access to health services for priority population groups in Tasmania.

It's a full-time, ongoing position that can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Applications close on Tuesday 30 September.

This role attracts not-for-profit salary packaging. Hybrid working options (blend of working from the office and home) are available after a probationary period.

Visit tasp.hn/careers to learn more.

19/09/2025

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION | Going beyond the basics on treatment-resistant depression (TRD)

On Monday 8 September, we held a hybrid event with a panel of experts exploring both established and emerging treatment options for TRD.

Speakers and panel members included Professor Malcolm Hopwood, Professor Saxby Pridmore, Dr Arnob Chakraborti, Dr Marzena Rybak, Dr Yvonne Turnier-Shea and Dr Anna Seth.

The session covered TRD assessment, referral pathways across public and private sectors, and emerging therapies such as esketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation, electroconvulsive therapy, and adjunctive approaches.

Engagement in the panel discussion was strong, with 45 people attending online and 22 in the room.

We were delighted with the feedback, including comments such as:
“The information was very relevant and informative” and “Local knowledge is very handy.”

Visit our events page to keep up to date with future events: tasp.hn/events

Below Shrawan (left) and Mitch (right) welcome attendees in the foyer and Professor Malcolm Hopwood speaks to the audience.

10/09/2025

WORLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY | Changing the narrative on su***de.

Today, 10 September, is World Su***de Prevention Day. The 2024–2026 theme, Changing the narrative on su***de, calls on us to move from silence and stigma toward openness, understanding, and support. Every conversation matters.

At Primary Health Tasmania, we encourage people to take part in free online 'gatekeeper training' to build the skills and confidence to start a conversation with, and respond to, someone who may be at risk of su***de.

Free licences are available on our website for two short courses:
• Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – QPR Institute
• Recognise and Respond – Black Dog Institute (available until 30 September)

Visit tasp.hn/community-su***de-prevention for more information.

Self-care is important. If you need support, please reach out:
• Lifeline – 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
• Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

09/09/2025

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | We are recruiting to the following positions:

* Health Project Lead. This full-time, ongoing position can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Applications close on Sunday 21 September.

* Lead – Medicare Urgent Care Clinics. This full-time, fixed-term position can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone. Applications close on Sunday 14 September.

These positions attract not-for-profit salary packaging. Hybrid working options (blend of working from the office and home) are available after a probationary period.

Visit tasp.hn/careers to learn more.

28/08/2025

FAREWELL | Today we say goodbye to our CEO, Phil Edmondson – the only CEO we’ve known in our organisation’s 10-year history!

Of course, those who have been around for a while know his contribution to and leadership in primary care spans nearly three decades …

Phil hates being in the spotlight – unless it’s to talk about primary care – so we’ll keep this short. But we couldn’t let today pass without a shout-out and a big THANKS for everything.

Phil is pictured here with our Chair, Graeme Lynch AM, at his final Primary Health Tasmania Board meeting earlier this month. The Board is currently finalising the recruitment process for Phil’s successor.

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