Mission Health receives Stronger Medicare Award

In Medicare’s 40th year, the Stronger Medicare Awards recognise and honour Medicare Champions from around Australia: outstanding individuals and practices that provide exceptional care, embrace innovation, and work together to improve the health of their community.

More than 140 nominations were submitted from every state and territory, which were then assessed by an expert panel of five independent, pre-eminent individuals from the primary care sector, including a consumer representative.

The Tasmanian finalists have been recognised for their significant contributions, including improving health services to the community, providing trauma-informed safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ patients, and delivering accessible care to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Congratulations to the Tasmanian finalists:

Mission Health, Launceston.

Dr Miranda Hann, General Practitioner, Ochre Health

Kerrie Duggan, Nurse Practitioner, Cygnet Family Practice

“Tasmanians are tremendously fortunate to have so many great doctors, nurses, mental health and other health professionals working to keep them healthy and out of hospital, day in and day out," said Minister for Health and Aged Care, Minister Butler.