Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre

24/08/2026

Don't Tell Anyone It's Good For You is coming up in a couple of weeks. Put on by the amazing team at East Devonport Neighbourhood House.

📆 Wed 2nd Sept
⌚️ Come anytime between 12-2pm
📍 East Devonport Recreation Centre, Caroline St

FREE lunch, and optional well-being activities. A little bit fun - creative stuff, physical stuff, mind stuff, silly stuff.

😍 ALL WELCOME, just let the House know you'll be going. Call 6427 9985 or Text 0407 444 879.

Don't Tell Anyone It's Good For You is coming up in a couple of weeks.
🤩 FREE lunch! - make your own salad.
🧠💪 Well-being activities - all optional, but a little bit fun - creative stuff, physical stuff, mind stuff, silly stuff.
📆 Wed 2nd Sept
⌚️ Come anytime between 12-2pm
📍 East Devonport Recreation Centre, Caroline St
😍 ALL WELCOME, just let us know if you're coming

19/08/2026

🌟 Friendly Reminder 🌟

Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre is here to support anyone aged 18 and above with FREE, accessible mental health care. No referral or appointment is needed. No Mental Health Care Plan needed. Just walk in and get the help you need.

Support from the moment you walk through the door.
Someone to speak to or sit with when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Help, support and services that are right for you.
Advice if you’re worried about yourself or someone else.

🏢 Visit: Ground Floor, 11 - 17 Stewart St, Devonport
🕒 Monday to Friday: 10am - 6pm
📩 Email: [email protected]
📞 National phone line: 1800 595 212

Find out more: medicarementalhealth.gov.au

18/08/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre will be closed today 18th August 3:30 - 6pm. We will be back open tomorrow morning Wednesday 19th August at 10am.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Burnie Medicare Mental Health Centre is still open, Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm, and are ready to support you. Just walk in.
📍Location: 52 - 56 Bass Highway, Cooee (same entrance as the GP Super Clinic).

Alternatively, if you or someone you care about needs telephone support, the following services are available:

Medicare Mental Health phone service – 1800 595 212
Lifeline – 13 11 14
13YARN – 13 92 76
Su***de Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636

11/08/2026

Loneliness matters.

Loneliness doesn't always look the way we expect. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, background or situation, and can often hide in plain sight.

Loneliness Week ran from August 3–9, 2026, but a week isn't enough. We live in a time where we can be so connected, yet so lonely.

According to the latest State of the Nation Report from Ending Loneliness Australia:
- Almost 1 in 3 people feel lonely, and people in rural areas are more likely to feel lonely.
- 1 in 6 people are experiencing severe loneliness (reporting that they often or always feel lonely).
- 15-24-year-olds are feeling lonelier than any other age group.

So what is loneliness?
Loneliness can be defined as a distressing feeling that accompanies the perception that one’s social needs are not being met by the quantity or especially the quality of one’s social relationships (1).

We can enjoy our alone time, and it can be a part of our self-care. But lack of connection and quality in our relationships can impact our life in many ways from feeling isolated, poor sleep, health, mood, and quality of life.

Having just 1 friend can reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation.

Spending 1-3 hours per week with friends reduces the risk of loneliness and social isolation.

But if you are feeling lonely, and you aren't sure where to go, or who to talk to, we're here for you.
An ear when you need it.
Just walk in.
Or if you'd prefer, you can call the Medicare Mental Health Phone Line on 1800 595 212

1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3874845/

10/08/2026

Last week our Medicare Mental Health Centre's were out raising awareness for homelessness across the North West. Homelessness Week each year runs to build community support and drive government action to end homelessness.

North West Tasmania Women's Shelter, St Vincent de Paul Walk for Homelessness in Burnie, and The Man Walk in Devonport with the Devonport Men's Shelter.

Homelessness Week raises awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face and the action needed to achieve enduring solutions. It was great to hear about the contributions, connection, and passion from the people and organisations across our community who are working towards positive change.

03/08/2026

Today marks the beginning of Homelessness Week 2026.

Homelessness Week raises awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face and the action needed to achieve enduring solutions. It's an opportunity to build understanding, challenge stigma, and support the collective action needed to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home.

Our Tasmanian Medicare Mental Health Centres will be attending various Homelessness Week events across Tasmania this week.

At the Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre, we're committed to providing a welcoming space where people can access free mental health support without a referral or appointment.

Learn more about Tasmanian events this week by visiting the Shelter Tasmania website: https://sheltertas.org.au/homelessness-week-2026/

and here: https://homelessnessaustralia.org.au/homelessness-week/

30/07/2026

International Friendship Day reminds us that friendship is more than sharing good times. It's about connection, belonging, and knowing someone is there when you need them.

A simple text, a catch-up, or asking "How are you really doing?" can make a meaningful difference to someone's day and wellbeing.

At the heart of good mental health is connection. Together, we can create communities where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

28/07/2026

Creating a calm space for mental health support in Devonport.

"The warmth of the atmosphere is matched by the kind, engaging staff,
who greet people gently as they arrive".

You can read more in Primary Health Matters about some positive stories and the support Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre is providing the community.

Read more here: tasp.hn/phmatters-22

SHOWCASING INNOVATION | The latest edition of our biannual magazine, Primary Health Matters, is out now.

In this edition, we feature stories about:

➡️ a southern general practice modelling better care for people with intellectual disability
➡️ a retinal screening program improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people
➡️ creating a calm space for mental health support in Devonport
➡️ and other examples of innovation and impact from across Tasmania.

You can read it here: tasp.hn/phmatters-22

Thank you to everyone who shared their stories of healthcare innovation and impact for this edition. We look forward to readers exploring these stories.

Brighton Regional Doctors Jordan River Health Burnie Health Hub
My Clinic Plus Burnie Safer Families Centre Engender Equality Youth Family and Community Connections Inc. Karadi Aboriginal Corporation Stride Mental Health Department of Health, Tasmania headspace Eastern Shore Laurel House