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Information about establishment of Tasmania’s new Head to Health adult mental health services can now be found on the Primary Health Tasmania website here

The Australian Government is funding the establishment of 3 new Head to Health Adult mental health support services in Burnie, Devonport, and outer Hobart as part of a national program.

The Head to Health services will aim to improve access to mental health and related support services for Tasmanians connecting care and reducing demand on hospital emergency departments.

Primary Health Tasmania is responsible for establishing the services in Burnie, Devonport and outer Hobart where community and stakeholder consultation took place in Burnie, Devonport, and Hobart in December 2022. Feedback was also received through an online survey and one-on-one sessions. This input will help inform a philosophy of care and refine aspects of the service put in place at each location.

All Head to Health services operate in accordance with an overarching national service model.

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The Australian Government is funding the establishment of 3 new Head to Health Adult mental health support services in Burnie, Devonport, and outer Hobart as part of a national program.

The Head to Health services will aim to improve access to mental health and related support services for Tasmanians connecting care and reducing demand on hospital emergency departments.

Primary Health Tasmania is responsible for establishing the services in Burnie, Devonport and outer Hobart where community and stakeholder consultation took place in Burnie, Devonport, and Hobart in December 2022. Feedback was also received through an online survey and one-on-one sessions. This input will help inform a philosophy of care and refine aspects of the service put in place at each location.

All Head to Health services operate in accordance with an overarching national service model.

Want further information?

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions.

Have a question for us?

If you have a question about something not covered in our Frequently Asked Questions you can ask us in the Ask a question section below. We will provide you with an answer as soon as we can. It's important to note:

  • your question will not appear on this page until we have answered it
  • all questions and answers will be shared on this page.

Please note, though you do need to enter an email and screen name, all questions will be deidentified when the question and answer is published.

Information about establishment of Tasmania’s new Head to Health adult mental health services can now be found on the Primary Health Tasmania website here

  • Australian Government Head to Health resources

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    Click here for information about the Australian Government's national Head to Health service model.

    A collection of service models and evaluation reports for the Head to Health program is also available here.

  • Launceston Head to Health Philosophy of Care

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    The Launceston Head to Health Philosophy of Care emerged from consultations with the local community and is intended to guide the initial design, implementation and continued management of the Launceston Head to Health to ensure the centre aligns with the needs and principles identified by the community. Each regional Head to Health Satellite Service will have its own region-specific Philosophy of Care that will meet the needs of the local community.