A well-versed health expert once explained the problem of our health system: We keep parking ambulances at the bottom of the cliff — what we need is a good strong fence at the top.

In Tasmania, we only have a couple of danger signs at the top of that cliff despite a capable workforce of fence builders busting to come and get the job done.

I’d argue that the correct investment in preventative health would bring about an economic boom; not only would it lead to an eventual reduction in public spending on acute health, a growing budget problem universally, it would open the floodgates to a torrent of clever innovation already happening in the sector which is focused on keeping people well for longer and out of hospitals.

Click READ MORE to see the full article.

There is no escaping the need for greater investment in preventative health to relieve the burden on our states health system and budget. With a state election looming there is no better time for a comprehensive focus on preventative health and the impact proper investment could have on the health, social and economic outcomes of our communities. We were thrilled to lead a special Sunday Examiner series that looks at current preventative health initiatives, policies, case studies, and ideas from experts, in the lead up to the state election. Click through to read the full article.

It was great to see a huge turn up from the local media at the recent launch of an exciting new pilot project that we're working on with the University of Tasmania called #ImReady. The 15 participants from the Big Picture School in Launceston became local celebrities turning up on the television, the radio, social media and in the newspaper. Click through to read the full article from The Examiner.

It's been great to see The Advocates commitment to follow the success of The Huddle in their community. Here's their article from the final session.

This story really explains the sorts of outcomes The Huddle hopes to achieve in Devonport. This article appeared in the Weekender edition of The Advocate and profiles one of The Huddle's awesome participants Caitlin Dean. Have a read.

It was great to see the full plethora of Tasmanian media at the last session of The Huddle with The Mercury sharing this good news story with its big southern readership. Click READ MORE to see the article from the paper

We're thrilled with the write up in The Sunday Examiner about our top 10 finalist spot for The Regional Australia Institute's 'Lightbulb Moments' competition. Have a read of this article by the talented Piia Wirsu to find out what we're planning. It seems our plans are already expanding.... watch this space!

The Advocate came along to the first Active Girls session of The Huddle... and we think they we're pretty impressed! READ MORE and see for yourself

Have a listen as our MD Lucy gives Darren Kerwin from 7AD breakfast the low down on how The Huddle is going to work in Devonport.

What a great time we've had working with the team from The Huddle, a not-for-profit initiative of the North Melbourne Football Club, which supports and empowers young people through activities across sport and recreation, education and careers, digital skills and community participation. We've just wound up the first-ever Huddle program in Tasmania, based in Devonport to big smiles, active kids and a round of applause. As you can imagine we're looking forward to continuing this with NMFC in Tasmania.

Healthy Hobart makes The Mercury