Community Health and Wellbeing
The Dorset community is serviced by a range of health facilities, services, programs and specialists.
Health Services
- North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital - (03) 6778 8522
- Ochre Medical Centre, Scottsdale - (03) 6352 2522
- Ochre Medical Centre, Bridport - (03) 6356 1500
- Mayshaw Aminya- (03) 6352 9621
- GP Assist Helpline (after hours) - 1800 022 222
For more community health service information, click here
During 2022, the Health Consumers Tasmania Health and Wellbeing Networks Project commenced with consultation within the Dorset region on what were the health needs in the community. The outcomes have been collated and presented in the 'Health & Wellbeing Networks Project - Progress Report for Dorset, November 2022' which can be downloaded below,
Health & Wellbeing Networks Project - Progress Report for Dorset
Rural Alive & Well (RAW)
RAW builds mentally healthy and resilient rural communities to reduce the prevalence of suicide in people aged 14 years and above. RAW is a non -crisis service which provides practical and tangible interventions, to promote positive mental health, reduce stigma, address situational stressors and provide access to specialist support services for people who traditionally hesitant to ask for help.
Cancer Council Outreach Service
The Cancer Council Outreach Service have a 4 weekly service at the Scottsdale LINC from 10 - 11 am on Tuesdays. Working to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians, through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention and offering support and information for anyone affected by the disease. Contact the LINC on 03 6778 8586 to confirm the date of their next visit.
Positive Solutions
Positive Solutions offers family mediation and family counselling which can help families cope with separation and receive support. Family mediation can assist you and your ex-partner to reach mediated property, financial and/or parenting plans without having to go through a long, stressful and costly court process. Both family mediation and family counselling are based on an individual's income with concession rates available. Other services available include workplace and community mediation, individual counselling and employee assistance programs.
Dorset Community House
The Dorset Community House is the heart of Dorset. Its purpose is as a local community-led organisation that builds community capacity using a community development framework. The Dorset Community House offers educational courses and social activities for people within the community.
Immunisations
Dorset Council provides free "in-school" immunisation programs for school children. For further information regarding the school-based immunisation program please contact Council's Environmental Health Officer on 03 6352 6500 or click here to view the Department of Health & Human Services website.
Sharps Disposal
Please note that private needle users, such as diabetics, can obtain sharps containers from Dorset Council at reduced rates.
Other Resources
Dorset Suicide Prevention Network - Community and Health Services Directory - here
Heart Foundation Walking Groups
Walking groups meeting regularly in Scottsdale.
Need to get the kids outside for a play? Check out Dorset Playgrounds, Swimming Pools
Want to get out for a walk and get some fresh air? Check out Dorset Tracks and Trails
Need to get away for a night or two? Check out Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds
