Electorate Updates
News and information from Ruth about local projects, events, and issues affecting the electorate.
COVIDSafe App – Ruth’s Troubleshooting Tips
I have been hearing from a number of people that they are having difficulties downloading the app. I am in no way a tech expert! That level of skill is…
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Testing advice for Circular Head residents
We know today there are 3 positive cases of COVID-19 that have been detected in recent testing in our community. Whilst the cases are linked to the NWRH – they…
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Advice for Pregnant Women in NW Tasmania
The NWPH maternity services are still being deeply cleaned and restocked and staffed and therefore are NOT open yet. All women due to birth soon should be re-locating to Launceston…
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Trade
An update on the Government’s response to Covid-19 in the portfolio area of Trade has been provided by the Minister which you may find useful. You can access the update…
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Disability Services
An update on the Government’s response to Covid-19 in the portfolio area of Disability Services and Community Development has been provided by the Minister which you may find useful. You…
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Community Development
An update on the Government’s response to Covid-19 in the portfolio area of Disability Services and Community Development has been provided by the Minister which you may find useful. You…
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An important update for Circular Head and West Coast residents
COVID-19 TESTING BUS WILL BE IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEK The COVID-19 testing bus will be in Smithton and available for bookings through the Public Health Hotline – 1800 671…
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
An update on the Government’s response to Covid-19 in the portfolio area of Mental Health and Wellbeing has been provided by the Minister which you may find useful. You can…
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Training/Skills
A number of updates (as up to date as possible) on the Government’s response to Covid-19 in the portfolio areas of Education and Training have been provided by the Minister…
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School Staff (Including Relief Teachers)
A number of updates (as up to date as possible) on the Government’s response to Covid-19 in the portfolio areas of Education and Training have been provided by the Minister…
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Supporting Tasmanian year 12 students
The Minister for Education and Training has provided a number of updates on the Government’s response to COVID-19 which you may find useful. This one is in relation to support…
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Child Care
The Minister for Education and Training has provided a number of updates on the Government’s response to Covid-19 which you may find useful. This one is in regard to Child…
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