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Links relating to health services​
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Eat Well TasmaniaEat Well Tasmania is a State-wide program that provides support and assistance for activities or projects that promote enjoyable healthy eating.
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HeadspaceWe support young people aged 12-25 with mental health, work & study (including help with finding a job or planning further education), physical health (including sexual health) and alcohol & other drugs services.
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Mental Health Council of TasmaniaThe Mental Health Council of Tasmania provides a public voice for people affected by mental illness and the organisations in the community sector that work with them. The Mental Health Council of Tasmania advocate for effective public policy on mental health for the benefit of the Tasmanian community as a whole.
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Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (DHHS)Travelling for specialised health services can be costly for Tasmanians who live a long way from the health care services they need. The Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (PTAS) can help.
PTAS covers some of the travel and accommodation costs for Tasmanians who need to travel long distances for specialised care.
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Rural Alive and Well Inc (RAW)Rural Alive and Well Inc (RAW) is a not for profit organisation delivering suicide prevention and community wellbeing services to Tasmanian rural communities. It also provides counselling services to the forestry industry.
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Australian Red CrossThe Australian Red Cross deals with emergencies both within Australia and overseas.
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HealthInsiteThis site provides a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.
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Kitchen Garden FoundationPleasurable food education teaches Australian children positive food habits through fun, hands-on learning.
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National Rural Health Students' NetworkThe National Rural Health Students' Network (NRHSN) represents 29 Rural Health Clubs with over 8,000 members located at universities throughout Australia. The NRHSN is a multidisciplinary network representing medical, nursing and allied health students aiming to increase the health workforce and health outcomes for rural and remote Australians.
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St John AmbulanceSt John Ambulance Australia is a self-funding charitable organisation active in all States and Territories, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger.