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Medical Board Australia Consultations
Community Input Sought on Medical Board Consultation Papers The Board undertakes wide-ranging consultation on proposals that affect the profession….
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It’s OK to Say: A Simple Way to Support Better Conversations and Better Care
Most people who have concerns about their healthcare don’t want to make a formal complaint. They simply want to…
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Medical Specialist Pathway Consultation
Consultation Open on Proposed Changes to the Specialist Medical Registration Pathway Access to specialist healthcare is an important issue…
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Pulse Check: Tasmanians Are Being Let Down by Access to Care
Thank you to our community! First, we want to sincerely thank the more than 400 people who took the…
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1800MEDICARE Health Advice Service
It is important to highlight initiatives that aim to improve access to timely health advice and system navigation, particularly…
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State Budget Funding Boost for Better Health 4 Dorset
The recent State Government Budget has delivered a significant win for the Dorset community, with HCT receiving $300,000 over…
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State & Federal Budgets 2026-27: A Missed Opportunity for Tasmanians’ Health?
Tasmanians continue to face long waits, rising costs and difficulty accessing care. While this year’s State and Federal Budgets…
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Advocacy Central Coast Dorset Flinders Island HCT in the News Huon Valley News and Resources Priorities Tasman
Prevention as a Relational Ecosystem
Trust, Connection & Community Wisdom At the recent Preventive Health Conference, we shared what we’ve been learning about what…
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People in Bigger Bodies Accessing Healthcare Report
“How would you treat me if I was thin?” brings together the lived experiences of Tasmanians in bigger bodies…
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Our Latest Hats Off Recognition
HCT CEO, Ellen MacDonald was pleased to present our latest Hats Off Award to Nicole West and Simone Kramme,…
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New HCT Resource: A Reflective Tool for Meaningful Consumer Engagement
Health Consumers Tasmania has released a new resource designed to support more thoughtful, respectful and trauma‑informed engagement with consumer…
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Improve Emergency Care in Tasmania – Consumers Needed
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TGA Personalised Medical Devices Survey
Closes 24th April 2026 Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) invites Tasmanians to share their experiences with personalised medical devices. Calling…
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Board Transitions at Health Consumers Tasmania
As we close out the year and look ahead to 2026, Health Consumers Tasmania acknowledges changes in our Board…
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Tasman Blokes
The Tasman Blokes initiative is showing how local communities can come together to support health and wellbeing, one small…
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Interested in joining the HCT Board?
Board Director – Expressions of Interest Join the Board of Health Consumers TasmaniaHelp elevate the consumer voice for better…
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Recognition for the Right Place
Last week Central Coast Community Connector, Kat Rose (pictured right with HCT CEO, Ellen MacDonald), attended the Tasmanian Suicide…
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TasPride Summer Festival – Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Film Screening
The Eagle Hawk Neck Film Society’s recent screening of Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert was a resounding…
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Elevating the Consumer Voice to Improve Healthcare for Tasmanians with ADHD
“There is immense opportunity in embedding consumer perspectives across all levels of health. Sometimes, things are the way they…
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HCT News from around Tasmania
You’ve come to The Right Place! What is The Right Place?The Right Place is a Tasmanian community initiative that builds community…
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Central Highlands Consumer Consultation
Over the last two years, Health Consumers Tasmania has been working alongside the Central Highlands community to hear and…
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East Coast Consumer Consultation
In late 2023 Health Consumers Tasmania undertook a consultation commissioned by cohealth to determine consumer perspectives on health care…
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Closing the Loop on the Health and Wellbeing Network Pilot Project
In 2021 the Tasmanian Government funded the Health and Wellbeing Network Pilot Project to improve health and wellbeing outcomes…
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Men’s Health Week on the Tasman Peninsula 2024
Services and community on the Tasmana Peninsula came together on the week of 10-16 June 2024 to deliver a…
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Central Coast Community Celebrate Two Years of Work
Central Coast community members celebrate two years of work in getting a range of health and wellbeing initiatives off the ground across the region.
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Join a new Men’s Table forming in Cygnet
Join us for the launch of a new Men’s Table in Cygnet to get some food in your belly and stuff off your chest.
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Board Director – Expressions of Interest
Exciting opportunity to be contribute to the work of Tasmania’s peak health consumer organisation that is empowering Tasmanians actively…
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Community garden would bloom ‘vibrant, friendly space’ for West Ulverstone
Published in The Advocate, Sunday 19 May 2024 By Sarah Fittock The West Ulverstone community may soon be able…
