Women and girls in northern Tasmania will have greater access to specialist health services by September this year following a $3.8 million investment by the Tasmanian Government.
Specialist women's health services provider, The Bubble, is finalising designs to redevelop its newly purchased, larger site at 35-37B Brisbane Street in Launceston and plans to be welcoming patients to the premises by September 2026.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Bridget Archer and Minister for Children and Youth, Jo Palmer, visited the new site today, where renovations will soon begin.
"We are delighted to be partnering with Dr Natasha Vavrek and the team at The Bubble to expand access to these vital specialist services for women and girls," Minister Archer said.
"Since opening in 2021, The Bubble has seen strong demand for its health services, such as antenatal care, pelvic health and gynaecological care.
"With the purchase of this larger site and upcoming redevelopment, the team will be able to expand its current capacity by 50 per cent and introduce new services, such as a mother-baby day-stay unit."
Minister for Children and Youth, Jo Palmer, said is delivering for women's health through a range of investments that expand access to specialist services for women and girls across the State.
"Our partnership with The Bubble is part of our commitment to supporting women and girl's health across the State," Minister Palmer said.
"An expanded footprint and capacity will enable The Bubble to deliver more of these services for Tasmanian women and girls living in Northern Tasmania, as well as attract more doctors and allied health staff to the region.
"We know that when we increase the capacity for women and girls to access health services, this has a positive impact on other areas of their lives, like their ability to take part in education and work and actively participate in their communities."
