Rural Primary Health

21/10/2026

Just a reminder that the Rural Primary Health office will be closed today and tomorrow. We will reopen on Monday, 26 October at 8:30am.

21/10/2026

🫁💨Trying to Quit Smoking? Check Out This Extended Program 🫁💨

Quit Tasmania wants to help people quit smoking through a free ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT) program. This program was created to reduce ni****ne withdrawal symptoms so people who quit smoking succeed. NRT is available for eligible Tasmanians, see criteria for details, and the program has just been extended for another 12 weeks so there's even more time to sign up and see if you qualify.

If you want to see if you qualify for this program, be sure to call 13 7848 or head to Quit Tasmania's website for more information.

20/10/2026

🔐👋Public Holiday Hours for Rural Primary Health🔐👋

With the Royal Hobart Show coming up, the Rural Primary Health office will be closed for the upcoming public holiday on Thursday, 22 October. As we are normally closed on Fridays, this means we will reopen with our regular hours on Monday, 26 October at 8:30am.

If you have any questions leading up to the public holiday, please call the office at 03 6261 7827.

17/10/2026

🎀🎗 Raising Awareness and Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month's Pink Ribbon Breakfast 🎀🎗

Earlier this week, our Rural Primary Health team hosted its second annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise awareness and funds for .

On Thursday morning, everyone gathered in the extravagantly decorated RPH Meeting Room complete with National Breast Cancer Foundation bunting, a pink tablecloth, a bright pink runner and little paper hearts and flowers dotted along the table. Everyone pitched in and brought some yummy breakkie treats including mini quiches, pink donuts, pink pancakes and some biscuits.

All those that attended made sure to dress up on theme either wearing pink, glitter, or in a "boobie" shirt like the team sported last year! We had representatives from all different parts of Corumbene and the community including clients, staff from Community Services, Corporate Services and Nursing Services.

The event was such a lovely time for everyone to gather. But the best part is that the group was able to surpass the fundraising goal of $250 for a grand total of $283.

If you'd like to contribute to this cause, be sure to use the link below. https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/corumbeneruralprimaryhealth

12/10/2026

🫂💝 Happy National Carers Week 🫂💝

Across Australia from 11 - 17 October we are celebrating, appreciating and raising awareness for carers during Carers Australia National Carers Week.

Carers play a vital role in our society, and in particular in the aged care sector. Did you know that 1 in 6 Australians is a carer? This week let's celebrate and recognise all the work they do to help others by finding ways to give them some respite.

Be sure to reach out to the carers in your lives this week and check in on them to see how you can support them.

10/10/2026

👋🧠 Learn about Communication and Dementia 👋🧠

Dementia Australia is offering a free information session called "Communication and Dementia" so people can about communication and how changes can occur as a result of dementia.

This is a great opportunity to learn more in a safe and curious environment. The best part is that this session is being hosted right here in at the Derwent Valley Community House at 56 Blair Street. If you're interested in attending this session held on Thursday, 15 October from 10am - 1pm, be sure to use the booking link to RSVP your spot.

08/10/2026

🧘‍♀️🤸 Feel the Energy Shift at Our Pop-Up Tai Chi Event🧘‍♀️🤸

Staff, clients and community members made their way to the Health Hub on the Avenue earlier today for a free, pop-up Tai Chi class hosted by Rural Primary Health in partnership with SMB Functional Fitness for Mental Health Awareness Week.

We were so lucky to have a beautiful, sunny afternoon for this event which took place at the green grass lawn behind the Health Hub on the Avenue. There were 11 community members in attendance and five staff members. The session kicked off with Helen from SMB Functional Fitness who welcomed everyone and started with some warmups. She brought along a diagram featuring the different Tai Chi motions she would take everyone through during the session.

Once everyone was warmed up, Helen explained why different motions were part of Tai Chi and this martial arts practice and how they helped with the movement of energy. She also demonstrated how focusing on your movements and where you were going helps with balance and impact on the body.

Everyone had a fabulous time learning from Helen, learning new skills, working on their physical and mental wellbeing while having a laugh and making friends. We even had a furry possum in the tree who was enjoying the class and staying very zen. Can you spot him in the photos?

We hope to see you at our next Tai Chi session!

07/10/2026

💓🎀 Don't Forget to Join Our Pink Ribbon Breakfast Next Week 💓🎀

As October is , we will be hosting our second annual and want to make sure you attend! Don't forget to join us on Thursday, 15 October starting at 9am in the Rural Primary Health offices on the 1st Floor of the Health Hub on the Avenue and bring along a plate. Be sure to bring some gold coins to donate to this cause or head to our fundraising link below to donate online.

https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/corumbeneruralprimaryhealth?

I'm hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast event to raise money for life-saving breast cancer research. Please donate to help make a difference to Australians affected by breast cancer.

04/10/2026

🫶🪴Remember to Appreciate the Little Things for Mental Health Week 🫶🪴

From 3 - 11 October it is Mental Health Week and this year's theme from Mental Health Council of Tasmania is "Appreciate the little things." The idea behind this week is to bring awareness and gratitude towards the small, everyday occurrences to support the overall wellbeing and mental health of us in our daily lives.

Over the course of this week, there will be events hosted across the state to promote this theme and one such event happening in is our Rural Primary Health's pop-up free Tai Chi class on Thursday, 8 October at the Health Hub on the Avenue. Be sure to join us or if you can't try to find a moment to appreciate the small moments in your everyday life.

03/10/2026

💐⏰ Spring Forward with Daylight Savings 💐⏰

Tonight is the night we all turn our clocks forward by 1 hour so don't forget to adjust your clocks in your kitchen, bedroom and car. Be sure to get to bed earlier to make up for the hour lost overnight! 💤