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.
29 Sep 2025
Tasmanians urged to check measles vaccination before travelling
The Tasmanian Department of Health is warning the community of an increased risk of measles due to outbreaks overseas and interstate. Countries affected include South-East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the UK, and North America.
