21 Oct 2025

BUILDS Program improves stroke care access in North West Tasmania

The North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Tasmania is expanding access to stroke care through the BUILDS program (Bridging the Urban and regIonaL Divide in Stroke care), which has recently secured ongoing funding following a successful trial.

17 Oct 2025

Ambulance Tasmania Honoured at National Search and Rescue Awards

Ambulance Tasmania has been recognised for its exceptional efforts in high-risk rescue operations, including saving a Lithuanian kayaker from the Franklin River in November 2024.

17 Oct 2025

Launceston General Hospital Rehabilitation Ward Temporarily Relocated

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is upgrading its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in older parts of the hospital to improve comfort for patients, staff, and visitors.

17 Oct 2025

Workplace First Aid Saves Life After Sudden Cardiac Arrest

A quick response from workmates helped save the life of Tasmanian man Chris James, who went into cardiac arrest at his workplace, Aurora Energy, on Monday 23 September 2024.

14 Oct 2025

Celebrating Allied Health Professionals Across Tasmania

Tasmania is home to more than 3,000 allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacists, podiatrists, and radiographers, who contribute to the state’s healthcare system every day.

13 Oct 2025

Dr David Sekyere Named Tasmanian ACRRM Registrar of the Year

After completing his medical studies in Ghana, Dr David Sekyere moved to Australia in 2022 with his wife and four daughters to continue his medical training.

06 Oct 2025

Pregnancy and Early Childhood Remembrance Service 2025

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed annually to honour and remember babies who have died due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death.

04 Oct 2025

"Mental Health Week 2025 Has Arrived”

Mental Health Week 2025 is here! This week is about raising awareness and promoting mental wellbeing in our communities. The theme for this year is “Appreciate the little things.

01 Oct 2025

Travel Subsidy Available for BreastScreen Tasmania Clients

A new reimbursement scheme is now available to help Tasmanians travel to their breast screening appointments.

01 Oct 2025

Additional Environmental Monitoring Underway at Key Industrial Sites in Tasmania

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has started extra environmental monitoring and health risk assessments in and around Lutana, nearby Eastern Shore areas, and Rosebery.