Primary Health Tasmania

24/06/2026

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | A big congratulations to our team members who have graduated from the Emerging Leaders Program with The Real Learning Experience.

The program supports staff who are not yet in formal management roles to build their skills, confidence and leadership capability.

Over the past few months, the group has taken part in face-to-face workshops across Hobart and Launceston, alongside personalised one-on-one coaching. Together, these sessions explored leadership foundations, influencing people and change, self-awareness, and working effectively within teams.

One of the program’s graduates, Neil, shared: "The Emerging Leaders program was time well spent, leading to plenty of professional (and personal) growth. Two keys takeaways for me were: different leadership styles and when to use/not use, and the importance of influence and how to develop it. The diversity of backgrounds and experience in the group contributed to rich discussion and exploration."

It’s been fantastic to see the growth of this group over the course of the program. We’re proud of what they have achieved and look forward to the impact they will continue to make at Primary Health Tasmania.

19/06/2026

NEW RESOURCE | A great new resource from Health Consumers Tasmania!

If something doesn't feel right about your healthcare experience, It's OK to Say – A Healthcare Rights and Complaints Resource for Tasmanians can help you better understand your rights and the options available to raise concerns, provide feedback or seek support.

Find out more below.

It’s OK to Say – A healthcare rights and complaints resource is now available.

We have a range of paper and online resources to help Tasmanians better understand healthcare rights and what steps you can take if you need to take it further.

Navigating health complaints can be complex and challenging and we hope this resource will help Tasmanians feel more confident to know what to do and where they can go to take it further.
Designed by Tasmanians, for Tasmanians, the online tool takes you through each of the steps, asking you information about your experience and provides recommendations on where to go next.

Check it out at
https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/something-feel-off/

ID: A pink background with text that reads ‘Did something feel off with your care? It’s OK to Say’. There are images of Fagus leaves, a ladybug and a blue fairy wren sitting on a branch.

18/06/2026

BOWEL CANCER SCREENING | Bowel cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Tasmania.

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of early detection and screening in improving outcomes for people at risk.

A bowel screening test is easy to do at home. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program's free screening kit can help find bowel cancer early or before symptoms appear, when over 90% of cases can be treated successfully.

Eligible people aged 45 to 49 can request their first bowel cancer screening kit be mailed to them, and people aged 50 to 74 will continue to receive a bowel cancer screening kit in the mail every two years.

To learn more, go to: bit.ly/3RMBTbH

17/06/2026

EDUCATION EVENT | What is the role of AI in primary care?

Join digital health expert and World Health Organization consultant Chris Boyd-Skinner for a practical session exploring the evolving role of AI in primary health care.

Chris will share how AI is being applied in clinical settings, including its impact on clinicians and patients, along with key safety, governance and medico-legal considerations. You’ll also gain insights into current national digital health priorities and what they mean for the sector.

Join us from 6pm to 8:30pm in:
➡️ Devonport - Tuesday 23 June
➡️ Launceston – Wednesday 24 June
➡️ Hobart – Thursday 25 June

Places are limited – register early to secure your spot: bit.ly/4uy1J1K

16/06/2026

SU***DE PREVENTION | In partnership with Black Dog Institute, we invite GPs, GP registrars, practice nurses, and pharmacists working in primary care settings across Tasmania to join this workshop focused on responding to patients with su***de risk.

Build skills and confidence in recognising presentations where su***de risk is high, undertaking a detailed risk assessment, and management planning using a collaborative, team-based approach.

Facilitated by Nicole Prendergast, clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist, this session is CPD accredited with RACGP and ACRRM.

📅 Monday 22 June
🕣 6pm to 9pm
📍 Online

Learn more and register here: tasp.hn/4x8v04A

15/06/2026

LGBTIQA+ | Did you know more than 10,000 Tasmanians identified as LGBTIQA+ in the 2021 Census?

This Pride Month (June), we’re celebrating LGBTIQA+ communities and the importance of health care that is inclusive, respectful and safe for everyone.

At Primary Health Tasmania, we commission services designed to support all Tasmanians, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Explore these services via Our Services Portal: tasp.hn/servicesportal

You can also learn more through our Snapshot of Priority Populations in Tasmania, which provides insights into health and wellbeing for LGBTIQA+ people: tasp.hn/priority-populations

12/06/2026

UPCOMING TENDER | Primary Health Tasmania is preparing an open tender process for the establishment and delivery of a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in the Glenorchy-Derwent Park area.

Interested providers are encouraged to register on our eTender portal to be notified when the tender opens later this month.

For more information, including registration details for the portal, go to our website: primaryhealthtas.com.au

11/06/2026

SU***DE PREVENTION | If you’re often the first point of contact, knowing how to respond when someone may be struggling matters.

Non-clinical practice staff, support workers and allied health professionals who don’t specialise in mental health care in Tasmania are invited to join safeTALK, an interactive workshop that helps participants recognise the signs of su***de and respond safely, confidently and compassionately.

Developed by LivingWorks Australia, this training will give you practical skills to start conversations, use the TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen, KeepSafe) approach, and connect people to further support.

📅 Tuesday 23 June
🕣9.30am to 1.30pm
📍 Migrant Resource Centre, Glenorchy

Limited to 20 spaces. Learn more and register here: tasp.hn/4vulnfc

10/06/2026

SU***DE PREVENTION | The CALM Yarn Program is a culturally adapted su***de prevention training, designed specifically for people supporting First Nations communities.

Join CALM Su***de Programs for an upcoming face-to-face workshop. Build the skills and confidence to support people experiencing thoughts of su***de, using community-aware approaches led by Indigenous facilitators.

📅 Thursday 18 June
🕣9am to 5pm
📍 Paranaple Centre, Devonport

Open to Community organisations, wellbeing services, and frontline workers supporting Aboriginal people.

Limited to 15 spaces. Learn more and register here: tasp.hn/4uPKBVn

09/06/2026

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | Communication does not look the same for everyone.

Dr Mary from Brighton Regional Doctors highlights the visual communication tools that can support better understanding and improve health outcomes for patients with intellectual disabilities.

▶️ Watch the full video here: tasp.hn/4n3QGdF