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Read about community forums for those in the Northern Tasmanian community affected by the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings (CoI) in relation to the Launceston General Hospital. 

Round 2 of grants for up to $200,000 to match private sector investment on a dollar-for-dollar basis to support capital upgrades announced.

The Child Safe Governance Review Governance Advisory Panel met for the first meeting in Launceston on Tuesday, 23 August 2022.

Tasmanian Minister for Health announces a new partnership between the Department of Health and the University of Tasmania to create a Centre for Mental Health Service Innovation.

Learn more about the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy project from the Department of Health (Tasmania)

Ambulance Tasmania are proud to launch our new Culture Improvement Action Plan – an immediate and long-term commitment to build safe, supportive work environments of professionalism, dignity and, and respect.

The Secretary, Department of Health will lead a Child Safe Governance Review

The Tasmanian Department of Health is introducing important new plans to further enhance child safeguarding practices across Tasmanian health services.

LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Healthcare – learning resources were developed for Tasmanian health sector staff.

We warmly invite you and your family to attend our Specialist Palliative Care Memorial Service to remember those we have recently lost.

A media release from The Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP, Premier, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing

The Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan - Implementation Program was released on 17 March 2022. The plan sets out a roadmap for the Precinct redevelopment.

Healthy Tasmania is the Government’s plan for preventive health in Tasmania. The Plan brings together communities, services and all levels of government to work in partnership for improved health and wellbeing.

The Transition to High School, Dealing with Change program is an early intervention and prevention initiative of Pulse Youth Health South.

It’s a common myth that people who have type 2 diabetes need to eat a special diet. This World Diabetes Day, we break down the ‘diabetes diet’ myth.

The Tasmanian Government’s $3 million GP After Hours Support initiative was launched to help ensure more Tasmanians can access the essential services they need when they need to.

Ways to ensure you have some quick and nourishing meals on hand.

Read more about how name badges improve communication and connection for patients and staff.

An Independent Review of the Quality, Safety and Management of the North West Maternity Services was commissioned in November 2020 and the final report on the Review is being released today.

September 9th is R U OK? Day. This annual event aims to put a spotlight on mental health and encourages us to talk about hard things.