Around 150 health professionals, health advocates and members of government will meet in Hobart tomorrow for the 2016 Tasmanian Health Conference at the Menzies Research Institute.
The theme of this year’s conference is Communities of health: It takes more than an apple a day. The 2016 Tasmanian Health Conference aims bring delegates up-to-date on recent developments in the health, aged and social care sectors while showcasing frontline activities keeping people well and out of hospital.
AMA Tasmania President Dr Stuart Day said the conference is an important opportunity for Tasmania’s health leaders to come together to discuss the future of the state’s health system and the health of the population.
“If Tasmania is to achieve the state government’s target of making Tasmania the healthiest state in Australian by 2025, it is going to take a collaborative effort between GPs, hospitals, not-for-profitgroups and government.
“The community has made it clear, particularly throughout the federal election, the health of our population and our health care systems needs to be addressed and there is no question that action is needed now to head off an unprecedented level of chronic illness and pressure on our health, aged and social care services in the not-too-distant future.
“The 2016 Tasmanian Health Conference aims to further conversations around how organisations can work with each other, and with government, to deliver solutions for the community.” This year’s conference will hear from an array of speakers including a keynote presentation from the Director of the Centre for Health Promotion and Research, Dr Garry Egger.
Attendees of the conference include AMA National President, Dr Michael Gannon and AMA Secretary General, Ms Anne Trimmer.
The full Tasmanian Health Conference program is attached to this email and available to download at www.tasmanianhealthconference.org.au.
Ned Worledge
