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Health Consumers Tasmania seeks to provide an independent and representative voice on behalf of patients, carers and communities in the health policy reform process.

18/06/2026

What an incredible day it was yesterday launching our brand new paper and online resource It's OK to Say - A Healthcare Rights and Complaints Resource for Tasmanians.

Sincere thanks and gratitude to Secretary, Department of Health, Tasmania, Dale Webster for launching on behalf of the Hon. Bridget Archer and Public Health Services, Healthy Tasmania for funding this work.

A very important thanks to HCT's incredible Hannah Fielder who led this work and our Consumer Oversight Group who drove this innovation beside her. Thanks also to our stakeholders that worked with us to bring this to life - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra, Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Healthcare, Office of the Health Complaints Commissioner and the many community service organisations too. This work only comes to life in such an incredible way when we have all the right people in the room and we were so privileged to have just that.

Thanks also to the incredible graphic designer, Yaz of Rich-Media for your incredible art and design work.

Healthcare rights are so important and we are proud to spread the word and provide tools to support people to know what to do when something doesn't feel right with their care. This is an Australian first and innovation built by Tasmanians for Tasmanians.

Check out the photos from the day and our resource at the link in the comments.

Image credit: Cassie Sullivan / IG:

17/06/2026

It’s OK to Say – A healthcare rights and complaints resource is now available.

We have a range of paper and online resources to help Tasmanians better understand healthcare rights and what steps you can take if you need to take it further.

Navigating health complaints can be complex and challenging and we hope this resource will help Tasmanians feel more confident to know what to do and where they can go to take it further.
Designed by Tasmanians, for Tasmanians, the online tool takes you through each of the steps, asking you information about your experience and provides recommendations on where to go next.

Check it out at
https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/something-feel-off/

ID: A pink background with text that reads ‘Did something feel off with your care? It’s OK to Say’. There are images of Fagus leaves, a ladybug and a blue fairy wren sitting on a branch.

16/06/2026

It was fabulous to meet with the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Rebecca White last week to give her a sneak peak of our It's OK to Say resource and to discuss health complaints and regulatory reform.

Thank you for your support, Rebecca. We are looking forward to continuing to work with both State and Federal Governments to see complaints and regulatory reform that support safer healthcare and better outcomes for Tasmanian patients.

Keep an eye out for more information about our new resources which are launching today!

ID: A photo of Hannah (HCT Advocacy and Impact Lead), Rebecca and Ellen (HCT CEO). They are smiling holding It's OK to Say posters and brochures.

12/06/2026

The Health Revolution - 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy has recently been launch by Health Minister Bridget Archer. The Department of Health, Tasmania has heard from thousands of Tasmanians to inform this strategy and the first Action Plan.

We wanted to share our thanks and gratitude to everyone that put so much into this consultation, in particularly people from all across the state that attended workshops and the Preventive Health Consumer Advisory Group.

As an organisation we are excited to see such a great focus on consumer governance and leadership, in particular building on the important work that has happened across the state where there has been incredible outcomes where decision making has sat in the hands of consumers and communities. As this quote from a Tasmanian says, relationships must be front and centre in prevention, and it is encouraging to see this focus and time given to establish good governance.

Tasmanians want to be a part of a healthier future and we hopeful for the opportunities this brings!

If you want to know more or get involved, please reach out via messenger or email [email protected]

Read the Strategy and Action Plan on the Department of Health website: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/publications/health-revolution-our-pathway-living-well-tasmania-2026-2046

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The Health Revolution - 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy is here!

30/05/2026

Our May newsletter is out now. Check it out to hear our latest news and opportunities to have a say in health.

https://mailchi.mp/healthconsumerstas/20240628-16567963

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22/05/2026

HCT shares an initial assessment on the State and Federal Budgets and the implications for health in Tasmania.

While there are some promising investments, such as in preventive health by the State Government, there is less certainty around State and Federal investments in health having the impact they need to meet the needs of Tasmanians now and into the future.

https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/state-federal-budgets-2026-27-a-missed-opportunity-for-tasmanians-health/

ID: A graphic with a teal and dark blue background. The HCT logo is in the bottom left corner. The text reads 'How have the budgets stacked up for health in Tasmania?' and there is an image of a stack of coins shown to the right.

07/05/2026

Prevention starts with relationships, not programs.

At the Preventive Health Conference, we shared what HCT has been learning about what truly drives lasting impact in prevention.
In her keynote address, HCT CEO Ellen MacDonald reflected on our journey working alongside communities, from the Tasman Peninsula to many others across the state through the Health and Wellbeing Networks pilot.

As Tasmania looks ahead to the Health Revolution 20‑Year Preventive Health Strategy, we remain hopeful for a future where communities and consumers have greater influence, and every decision considers the health of Tasmanians now and into the future.

We are grateful to the communities linked below and special thanks to Far South Pride and Jason Andrew Smith for so generously sharing your wisdom and your images.

HATCH - Health Action Team Central Highlands
Tasman Voice for Health
Better Health 4 Dorset
Central Coast Voice for Health
Huon Valley Voice for Health

👉 Learn more about the conference and our work in prevention: https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/prevention-as-a-relational-ecosystem/

28/04/2026

The April Newsletter has landed!
Catch up on what’s happening across Tasmania’s health consumer community — from advocacy updates to new opportunities to share your voice.
👉 Read it here:
https://mailchi.mp/healthconsumerstas/20240628-16567302
Sign up for future editions on our homepage:
https://healthconsumerstas.org.au/
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