Community Input Sought on Medical Board Consultation Papers The Board undertakes wide-ranging consultation on proposals that affect the profession. Health Consumers Tasmania is sharing these consultation opportunities to help connect consumers, carers and community members with opportunities to contribute their perspectives. Consultation is an important part of the Board’s engagement with members of the medical profession,…
Most people who have concerns about their healthcare don’t want to make a formal complaint. They simply want to be heard, understood, and supported to resolve an issue. That’s why Health Consumers Tasmania has developed It’s OK to Say – a practical resource that helps people understand their rights, reflect on their healthcare experience, and…
Consultation Open on Proposed Changes to the Specialist Medical Registration Pathway Access to specialist healthcare is an important issue for many Australians. Health Consumers Tasmania is sharing this consultation opportunity to help connect consumers and community members with a chance to provide feedback on proposed changes that may influence Australia’s specialist medical workforce. The Medical…
Thank you to our community! First, we want to sincerely thank the more than 400 people who took the time to share their experiences of health care in Tasmania through our annual Pulse Check Survey. We know that reflecting on healthcare can be difficult, especially when things have not gone well. The insights provided through…
It is important to highlight initiatives that aim to improve access to timely health advice and system navigation, particularly those designed to address inequities in accessing care and support informed decision-making. The Australian Government has introduced 1800MEDICARE, a free national service that provides 24/7 health advice and service navigation to people across Australia. The service…
The recent State Government Budget has delivered a significant win for the Dorset community, with HCT receiving $300,000 over two years to support the Better Health 4 Dorset (BH4D) Hub.This important investment reflects a strong endorsement from the Minister for Health and the State Government of a truly community-driven initiative that has been making a…
Tasmanians continue to face long waits, rising costs and difficulty accessing care. While this year’s State and Federal Budgets include important investments, there remains a clear gap between where funding is directed and what people say they need from the health system. Tasmania’s health system is showing clear signs of strain, with many people unable…
Trust, Connection & Community Wisdom At the recent Preventive Health Conference, we shared what we’ve been learning about what really drives lasting impact in prevention. In the keynote address, HCT CEO Ellen MacDonald, outlined how community‑led prevention works best when it starts with relationships, not programs. Drawing on HCT’s journey from working alongside community on…
“How would you treat me if I was thin?” brings together the lived experiences of Tasmanians in bigger bodies navigating the healthcare system. Based on in‑depth interviews with people from across the state, this consumer consultation report reveals how weight stigma, bias, and exclusion can shape healthcare encounters. Participants describe diagnostic overshadowing, gatekeeping through rigid…
HCT CEO, Ellen MacDonald was pleased to present our latest Hats Off Award to Nicole West and Simone Kramme, Manual Handling Clinical Nurse Consultants (pictured above with Mel Kim, Director Quality & Consumer Safety, Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Department of Health). They were awarded this in recognition of the leadership, care and commitment they…