Rural Health Tasmania

What Rural Health Tasmania does

Rural Health Tasmania Inc. is a non-profit charitable organisation founded in 2001 and headquartered in Smithton, Tasmania. It provides free community-based healthcare services to rural and remote populations across North West, Central Coast, and West Tasmania, covering chronic conditions management (musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, cancer), mental health counselling, drug and alcohol services, Aboriginal health, youth programs, and early childhood learning. Service delivery occurs across eight geographic regions — Circular Head, Waratah-Wynyard, West Coast, King Island, Ulverstone, Devonport, Burnie, and Kentish — through in-person clinics, telehealth, and outreach programs targeting patients with or at risk of chronic disease, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, rural youth, and families with young children.

The underlying technology is intentionally lightweight: a WordPress-based website with a Service Locator tool, supplemented by standard telehealth infrastructure (video conferencing and mobile applications) and a Care Coordination function that links clients, GPs, and allied health providers. The organisation's proprietary clinical approach is the "Stepped Model of Care", which scales service intensity to patient need, and it offers Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), CORES (suicide prevention), and RULER training as workforce capability-building assets. Sub-brands including SevenUP (youth centres), No. 34 Aboriginal Health Service, HIPPY (early learning), CHILLOUT, and Wedge St Community House operate as semi-autonomous program units under the parent organisation, supported by partnerships with Primary Health Tasmania, Diabetes Tasmania, Brotherhood of St Laurence, the National Heart Foundation, and several local councils and Aboriginal corporations.

All patient services are provided free of charge; the organisation is funded primarily through Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) under the Australian Government's PHN Program, supplemented by Department of Social Services funding for the HIPPY program and tax-deductible charitable donations under its DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status. It employs 51-100 staff and is governed by a Board of Management chaired by Cr. Daryl Quilliam (Mayor of Circular Head Council), with deputy chair Matthew Nuske and secretary/treasurer Sgt. Lee-Anne Walters (Tasmania Police). The organisation holds Quality Management Systems accreditation and has published annual reports from 2016 through 2025.

Name

Rural Health Tasmania

Legal name

Rural Health Tasmania Inc.

Website

https://ruralhealthtas.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rural Health Tasmania is a non-profit charity founded in 2001, providing free community healthcare across rural North West, Central Coast, and West Tasmania. It delivers chronic disease, mental health, Aboriginal health, youth, and early childhood programs via clinics, telehealth, and outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAB

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLAFAGAI

Public/County Primary Care Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYBPAGACAC

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Community health services
• Chronic disease management
• Mental health counselling
• Aboriginal health programs
• Rural healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Smithton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Rural Health Tasmania receives funding from Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) through the Australian Government's PHN Program. The organisation is also funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services for specific programs like HIPPY.
2. Charitable Donations: As a DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status organisation, Rural Health Tasmania accepts charitable donations through Givenow platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rural Health Tasmania is a charitable, non-profit community health organisation that delivers free health and well-being services across the North West, Central Coast and West of Tasmania. Its core offering is an integrated portfolio of community-based clinical and preventative programs covering chronic conditions management, mental health counselling, cancer support, drug and alcohol services, Aboriginal health, youth health, and early childhood learning, delivered in-person at multiple service centres and via telehealth.

Product overview

Rural Health Tasmania is a charitable healthcare services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected community health programs across North West, Central Coast, and West Tasmania. The organization operates through multiple integrated service streams including: Chronic Conditions Management providing care coordination for musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and mental health conditions; Mental Health Services including SACMHS and counselling; No. 34 Aboriginal Health Service; HIPPY early learning program; SevenUP youth centres; and community programs like Wedge St Community House and CHILLOUT. Services are delivered both in-person at locations across Circular Head, Waratah/Wynyard, King Island, Ulverstone, Devonport, Kentish, and West Coast, as well as via telehealth. Training programs including RULER and Mental Health First Aid are also offered. The organization was established in 2001 and receives funding from Primary Health Tasmania through the Australian Government's PHN Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SevenUP: Youth Health & Well-being program with centres in Wynyard and Smithton for young people enrolled in years 7-12.
• No. 34 Aboriginal Health Service
• HIPPY
• CHILLOUT
• Wedge St Community House

Products and services

• Chronic Conditions Management
• Mental Health Support and Counselling
• Severe and Complex Mental Health Service (SACMHS)
• No. 34 Aboriginal Health Service
• HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters)
• Coordinated Care
• SevenUP Youth Health and Well-being Youth centres in Wynyard and Smithton providing a safe, youth-friendly space for young people in years 7-12 with activities, workshops, and support for mental, emotional and physical health.
• Wedge St Community House
• CHILLOUT (Circular Head Lifelong Learning On Universal Topics)
• Cancer Services
• Cancer Connector Support Worker
• Drug and Alcohol Services
• Health Promotion and Education
• Physical Activity (Nordic Walking)
• Mental Health First Aid Training
• CORES (Suicide Prevention Training)
• RULER Training
• Respiratory Disease Services
• Circulatory Diseases Services
• Musculoskeletal Conditions Services
• Service Locator

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce psychological distress for people using services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding partner providing support through the Australian Government's PHN Program. Rural Health Tasmania is commissioned to deliver services to improve health outcomes of Tasmanians with chronic conditions.
• Diabetes TasmaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking closely together to support people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes through healthy lifestyles (eating and exercise) and health checks that screen for risk factors. Focus on improving coordination of care for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
• Brotherhood of St LaurencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed by Brotherhood of St Laurence to operate the HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) program in Australia. The HIPPY program is funded by Australian Government through Department of Social Services.
• Circular Head CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for SevenUP Youth Centre in Smithton, working together to support youth health and wellbeing.
• Circular Head Aboriginal CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for SevenUP Youth Centre in Smithton, contributing to culturally appropriate youth services.
• Smithton Christian FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for SevenUP Youth Centre in Smithton, providing community support for youth programs.
• Treasure ChestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for SevenUP Youth Centre in Smithton, supporting youth health and wellbeing initiatives.
• National Heart Foundation AustraliaminorOthersHealth promotion partner providing resources for heart health information, healthy eating, and active living resources for Rural Health Tasmania clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royal Flying Doctor Service: National nonprofit delivering primary health, mental health and chronic disease services to rural and remote Australians. Closely comparable in mission (rural healthcare access), funding model (government + donations) and remote-area delivery, including via telehealth.
• Aboriginal Health Council of Tasmania: Tasmanian peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services. Directly comparable as a Tasmanian Aboriginal health organisation delivering chronic disease, mental health and family services to Indigenous communities.
• Neami National: National nonprofit delivering mental health and community support services, including severe and complex mental illness programs. Closely comparable to Rural Health Tasmania's SACMHS and Mental Health Support & Counselling offerings.
• EACH (Eastern Access Community Health): Multi-site community health provider in Victoria offering primary care, mental health, chronic disease and family services. Comparable as a community health nonprofit running an integrated portfolio across multiple sites with government commissioning revenue.
• Baptcare: Australian nonprofit providing community health, family services and aged care across Tasmania and other states. Comparable in multi-program community services portfolio, Tasmanian footprint and government-funded delivery.
• IPC Health: Community health provider in Melbourne's west operating multi-site primary care, chronic disease and mental health programs. Comparable as a multi-site community health nonprofit with PHN-equivalent government funding and free/subsidised services.
• headspace (National Youth Mental Health Foundation): National youth mental health network operating centres in rural and regional Australia (including Tasmania). Comparable to Rural Health Tasmania's SevenUP youth centres in addressing youth mental, emotional and physical health in rural communities.
• Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre: Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering health, family and community services to Aboriginal Tasmanians. Directly comparable to No. 34 Aboriginal Health Service in serving the same Indigenous population across Tasmania.
• Anglicare Tasmania: Tasmanian community services nonprofit delivering health, family, youth and community programs. Comparable in geography (Tasmania), nonprofit model, multi-program portfolio and free/funded service delivery to vulnerable populations.
• Star Health: Victorian community health organisation providing primary care, allied health, mental health and chronic disease programs to underserved populations. Comparable in mission, multi-site community delivery and free or low-cost service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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