Welcome to the community section of our website. Here you can keep up to date about health-related events and services in your practice and the Huon and Channel.
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Health Direct: 1800 022 222
Blog and practice news
Self-Care and Mental Wellbeing Workshop
This two-hour self-care and mental wellbeing workshop will provide the
skills and resources to develop an individualised self-care and mental
wellbeing plan that encompasses activities to enhance physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health on a daily basis.
Residential Recovery Program
Transformations Peer-to-Peer Addiction Recovery Transformations is an evidence based, faith supported, peer-to-peer support community that helps set people free from addiction. Founded on a therapeutic community model and supported by individualised case management, group therapy and psychoeducation curriculum, Transformations helps clients address the core reasons behind their addictions. One of their staff members, Darren visited our
BankFirst Innovation in Business Award
Hi all, Last week I won a national award for Innovation in Business at the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners in Sydney. The Award BankFirst Innovation in Business Award Awarded by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners for recognising innovation in business relating to new and improved health systems, administration and/or service provision through a
Thirrili Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service
Alison from Thirrili Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service met with our team at lunchtime to let us know what services are available for those who are indigenous and experience loss of a loved one through suicide. Please contact Alison directly on 0475509032 for further information. If you are not indigenous and need support following loss of
New Patients
Cygnet Family Practice is now welcoming new patients. Please call our receptionists on 62951460 to book your New Patient Registration Visit. There is a one-off registration fee of $50 to join our practice. We look forward to caring for you and your family.
Navigating My Aged Care
Do you feel overwhelmed by trying to access help for personal care or home care? Are you having trouble trying to navigate the online registration process? Are you 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people)? Help is at hand At Cygnet Family Practice: RN Juliet will help
Eligibility for COVID-19 Antiviral Medicines
If you test positive for COVID 19, you may be eligible for antiviral treatment if you are: 70* years and older 50 years or older with 2 additional risk factors Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander, 30 years or older and with 2 additional risk factors *where treatment is commenced within 5 days of symptoms, or
Are you prepared if you get COVID 19?
Now is the time to prepare. You will need: RAT x5 (sometimes you are negative for a few days in the early part of the disease), if unwell and negative – still stay at home and book an appointment with our nurse practitioner or doctors. Keep up-to-date on testing options, testing clinic locations and opening
COVID 19 Vaccination Update
Our next COVID clinic is Saturday 13th August . We are taking bookings now. If you would like a sooner appointment please go to www.coronavirus.tas.gov/booking
Covid Update
Tasmania is now at high risk of COVID-19 due to sub-strains of Omicron. We encourage you to make sure you are up to date with the latest recommendations for booster doses because this has changed recently. Remember to take all the recommended precautions at all time by wearing a mask when you can’t keep your
Our nurses meet each month to discuss how to further help our patients
Our nurses at Cygnet Family Practice meet each month to discuss how to further help the people who choose our practice for their healthcare. Nurses are specialists in health promotion, disease prevention and care co-ordination. If you need help navigating My Aged Care and services to help you stay at home as you age –