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Health Consumers Tasmania seeks to provide an independent and representative voice on behalf of patients, carers and communities in the health policy reform process.

The Health Revolution - 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy has recently been launch by Health Minister Bridget Archer. ...
12/06/2026

The Health Revolution - 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy has recently been launch by Health Minister Bridget Archer. The Department of Health, Tasmania has heard from thousands of Tasmanians to inform this strategy and the first Action Plan.

We wanted to share our thanks and gratitude to everyone that put so much into this consultation, in particularly people from all across the state that attended workshops and the Preventive Health Consumer Advisory Group.

As an organisation we are excited to see such a great focus on consumer governance and leadership, in particular building on the important work that has happened across the state where there has been incredible outcomes where decision making has sat in the hands of consumers and communities. As this quote from a Tasmanian says, relationships must be front and centre in prevention, and it is encouraging to see this focus and time given to establish good governance.

Tasmanians want to be a part of a healthier future and we hopeful for the opportunities this brings!

If you want to know more or get involved, please reach out via messenger or email [email protected]

Read the Strategy and Action Plan on the Department of Health website: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/publications/health-revolution-our-pathway-living-well-tasmania-2026-2046

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The Health Revolution - 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy is here!

Our May newsletter is out now. Check it out to hear our latest news and opportunities to have a say in health.https://m...
30/05/2026

Our May newsletter is out now. Check it out to hear our latest news and opportunities to have a say in health.

https://mailchi.mp/healthconsumerstas/20240628-16567963

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HCT shares an initial assessment on the State and Federal Budgets and the implications for health in Tasmania. While th...
22/05/2026

HCT shares an initial assessment on the State and Federal Budgets and the implications for health in Tasmania.

While there are some promising investments, such as in preventive health by the State Government, there is less certainty around State and Federal investments in health having the impact they need to meet the needs of Tasmanians now and into the future.

https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/state-federal-budgets-2026-27-a-missed-opportunity-for-tasmanians-health/

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Prevention starts with relationships, not programs.At the Preventive Health Conference, we shared what HCT has been lear...
07/05/2026

Prevention starts with relationships, not programs.

At the Preventive Health Conference, we shared what HCT has been learning about what truly drives lasting impact in prevention.
In her keynote address, HCT CEO Ellen MacDonald reflected on our journey working alongside communities, from the Tasman Peninsula to many others across the state through the Health and Wellbeing Networks pilot.

As Tasmania looks ahead to the Health Revolution 20‑Year Preventive Health Strategy, we remain hopeful for a future where communities and consumers have greater influence, and every decision considers the health of Tasmanians now and into the future.

We are grateful to the communities linked below and special thanks to Far South Pride and Jason Andrew Smith for so generously sharing your wisdom and your images.

HATCH - Health Action Team Central Highlands
Tasman Voice for Health
Better Health 4 Dorset
Central Coast Voice for Health
Huon Valley Voice for Health

👉 Learn more about the conference and our work in prevention: https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/prevention-as-a-relational-ecosystem/

The April Newsletter has landed! Catch up on what’s happening across Tasmania’s health consumer community — from advoca...
28/04/2026

The April Newsletter has landed!
Catch up on what’s happening across Tasmania’s health consumer community — from advocacy updates to new opportunities to share your voice.
👉 Read it here:
https://mailchi.mp/healthconsumerstas/20240628-16567302
Sign up for future editions on our homepage:
https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/
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This week we are sharing some quotes from our upcoming report "How would you treat me if I was thin?" Experiences of Tas...
28/04/2026

This week we are sharing some quotes from our upcoming report "How would you treat me if I was thin?" Experiences of Tasmanians in Bigger Bodies Accessing Healthcare.

The full report will be available on Friday.

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In 2025, HCT undertook a series of interviews with Tasmanians in bigger bodies to understand their experience of healthc...
23/04/2026

In 2025, HCT undertook a series of interviews with Tasmanians in bigger bodies to understand their experience of healthcare. Over the next week we'll share some of what we heard in a series of posts, before the report is released on Friday 1 May.

Sign up for our newsletter to make sure the report comes to you (link in comments).

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📢Our latest Hats Off Award winners have been announced! 🏆Congratulations to Nicki West and Simone Kramme for the work y...
22/04/2026

📢Our latest Hats Off Award winners have been announced!

🏆Congratulations to Nicki West and Simone Kramme for the work you did in prioritising the voices of consumers in the People Living in Bigger Bodies Symposium.

📸Nicki and Simone are pictured here with Ellen MacDonald (HCT CEO) and Mel Kim (Director Quality & Patient Safety, Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing).

You can read more or find out how you can nominate someone in the link in the comments.

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Did you know that HCT has a newsletter? We share information about our work, advocacy and to connect health consumers w...
20/02/2026

Did you know that HCT has a newsletter? We share information about our work, advocacy and to connect health consumers with opportunities to represent in consultations or on committees.

See our latest edition here: https://mailchi.mp/healthconsumerstas/20240628-16564634
You can also sign up by scrolling to the bottom of our homepage and sharing your name and email address: https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/

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The 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy Consumer Advisory Group wants to hear from you!The Consumer Advisory Group was fo...
13/02/2026

The 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy Consumer Advisory Group wants to hear from you!

The Consumer Advisory Group was formed in 2025 to support consumer voice into the 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy. It is made up of a diverse group of Tasmanians that care about preventive health and want to ensure that our future in regards to health and staying well meets the needs of all Tasmanians.

They want to hear your thoughts regarding the 'Health Revolution' Exposure Draft. Sharing your thoughts with them will further support consumer and community voice into the Strategy.

You can also have a say directly to the Department of Health, Tasmania.

All the links and information you need is available here: https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/20-year-preventive-health-strategy-exposure-draft/

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