Dr Jeanne Carpenter - General Practitioner

02/09/2026

Today marks my 20 month anniversary of working one day a week at MATSICHS. It is an honour paying back to mob 🙏

02/09/2026

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

Asthma is one of the most common chronic health conditions in Australia, and National Asthma Week is a timely reminder to check that your asthma is being well managed.

If you or your child has asthma, consider booking an appointment with your GP to review your symptoms, medications and Asthma Action Plan.

02/09/2026

Some really positive news for patients in Brighton and Sandgate who are looking for a GP. A new practice has opened where Brighton Village Medical was once located. Dr Wait & Dr Butler are enjoying their retirement and I am reducing to 3 days a week at Sutton Street Medical.

02/09/2026

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Today is Indigenous Literacy Day, a national celebration of First Nations peoples' stories, cultures and languages.

This year's theme is Country Is Our Teacher. To mark the day, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation is hosting a free film and livestream event, following two children as they share their connection to Country, language and community.

It's a wonderful opportunity to introduce little ones to the richness and diversity of First Nations stories, and a reminder that storytelling has always been at the heart of how we learn and grow together.

Find out more and register to watch at https://ilf.pulse.ly/har7cdulu6

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

27/08/2026

*Reminder* Applications are open through 7 September 2026.

The $10,000 fellowship is awarded to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander writer. The recipient will also be offered a publishing opportunity in Island Magazine.

Learn more and apply at https://www.arts.tas.gov.au/tasliteraryawards/2027-aboriginal-writers-fellowship

The Tasmanian Literary Awards are presented by Creative Tasmania and supported by

27/08/2026

2027 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme applications are opening soon! 🎓

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed in their health studies, with access to financial, cultural, mentoring and other supports.

If you’re studying, or planning to study, an eligible entry-level health qualification in 2027, this opportunity could be for you.

Applications open 1 September and close 31 October 2026.

Find out more, check your eligibility and get ready to apply via the IAHA PHMSS page: https://iaha.com.au/workforce-support/scholarships-bursaries/scholarships/puggy-hunter-memorial-scholarship-scheme/

27/08/2026

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27/08/2026

If your child does a poo every day, constipation might be the last thing you’d suspect 💩

But how often a child goes to the toilet is only part of the picture. Children can open their bowels every day and still be constipated. This is something that can come as a surprise to families when constipation is suggested as the cause of their symptoms.

In his latest blog, Paediatric Gastroenterologist Dr Rohan Malik explains the signs you should be looking for in your children, and how to know when it's time to make an appointment.

📖 Read the blog to learn more: https://www.paedsinapod.com.au/my-child-goes-every-day-so-how-can-they-be-constipated/