Ask a health navigator
Have you just been given a diagnosis and you're not sure where to start?
Are you taking steps to improve your health and wellbeing, and need help finding services?
Are you having trouble working out the aged care system?
Finding health and wellbeing services can be hard. We can help!
Our Health Navigators are here to help to listen to your needs, provide you with information*, and connect you with services that can help you on your health and wellbeing journey. And the best news it's completely free^ for every Tasmanian, member or not.
*All information provided through health navigation is for information purposes only and is not suitable for the advice of a qualified health professional.
^If you use the services of a provider we have suggested, there may be fees involved.
Here are some questions we received recently from some participants:
What is the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program?
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is starting in July 2025 to help find lung cancer early in high-risk people aged 50-70 years old. Here’s how it works:
• Your doctor will help you work out if you can join the program based on your age and smoking history
• If you are eligible to join the program, your doctor will send you for a special low-dose CT scan
• Your doctor will give you the results and tell you what to do next
More information is available on the NLCSP webpage
I need to see a dietitian who specialises in Irritable Bowel Syndrome - can you help me find someone?
We know it can feel better to talk to a clinician who really understands your needs. That’s where our Health Navigators come in — we’re here to help you narrow down the options. We talk to clinics all over Tasmania and learn what different clinicians are experts at. If we don’t know the answer right away, we’ll look into it and get back to you.
We can also show you how to start looking yourself. For example, did you know many clinic websites tell you what each team member specialises in? We’re happy to guide you through it.
My GP has moved and I’m finding it difficult to find a new one in my area that’s accepting new patients, can you help?
We know that losing a trusted health professional can feel really overwhelming—and finding someone new isn’t always easy. If you’re on the hunt for a new GP, we can help take some of the stress out of it. We’ll help you find doctors in your area who are accepting new patients, and we can also find out about their availability and what costs to expect.*
* Please confirm availability and cost at point of contact with a provider as these are subject to change.
I want to look into an ADHD diagnosis, but I don’t know where to start and what the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist is.
You're taking a great first step by thinking about exploring a diagnosis. A good place to start is by chatting with your GP. They can talk through your symptoms and concerns with you, and refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist for a formal ADHD assessment. Not all psychiatrists or psychologists offer ADHD assessments – our Health Navigation team can help find out where you can get an ADHD assessment in your local area, or by telehealth. It is also good to know that while psychologists can assess and diagnose ADHD, they can’t prescribe medication. If medication is something you want to explore, that part would need to be handled by a psychiatrist.
So if you have a question, or just need a hand getting started on your journey, reach out to one of us today. You can book an appointment with the team or fill in the form below. Please allow two business days for a response.
Ask a Health Navigator
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