Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre

02/03/2026

Immediate support for when you are feeling down.

If it's all feeling too much and you're weighed down, just know we're here when you are ready.

Sometimes you might not know how to communicate what you are feeling, but that's ok. You don't need to have all the answers and when you feel ready, we are here to support you.

Just walk in.
Or give us a call.

📍 Ground Floor 11-13 Stewart St, Devonport
🕘 Walk In Monday–Friday, 10am - 6pm
📞 Or call 1800 595 212 8.30am-5pm
📩 Devonport.MMHC@stride.com.au

25/02/2026

CORES Australia delivered their Su***de Prevention and Intervention Training here at our Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre.

This training is designed to provide individuals and communities with the essential skills and resources required to identify and respond to a person at risk of su***de and build on a community’s capacity to eliminate su***de.

It was a deep, meaningful, and educational day and all attendees took away valuable information that can help be a part of the response to preventing and eliminating su***de.

We thank CORES for the training and keep an eye out for more events coming to our Centre and the NW soon.

25/02/2026

Thank you to Launceston Medicare Mental Health Centre for sharing and highlighting the amazing work being done at Phoenix Centre - the mental health and wellbeing arm of Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania.

MRC services include Counselling, Early Intervention Program, Su***de Prevention Project, Tasmanian Transcultural Mental Health Network (TTMHN), and Community Capacity Building and Training for the Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community.

Phoenix Centre provides culturally responsive and trauma focused mental health and wellbeing support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Tasmania. Their services include specialist counselling for people from humanitarian backgrounds who have experienced torture and trauma, psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs, and community development activities including social connection initiatives.

To learn more about the Phoenix Centre visit www.mrctas.org.au/phoenix-centre

This month we wanted to highlight the amazing work being done at Phoenix Centre - the mental health and wellbeing arm of Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania.

Phoenix Centre provides culturally responsive and trauma focussed mental health and wellbeing support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Tasmania. Their services include specialist counselling for people from humanitarian backgrounds who have experienced torture and trauma, psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs, and community development activities including social connection initiatives.

To learn more about the Phoenix Centre visit www.mrctas.org.au/phoenix-centre

Phoenix also hosts the Tasmanian Transcultural Mental Health Network (TTMHN), a statewide network connecting mental health and allied professionals committed to culturally responsive practice.

To learn more or join the network, visit ttmhn.org.au

We value the work Phoenix does in supporting healing, belonging and long-term wellbeing in our community. 💚

19/02/2026

It was such a privilege to host the Tasmanian Su***de Prevention Community Network Meeting today. It was an incredible turn out of people and services doing deeply important work all over Tasmania.

This is a chance to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate with others working to strengthen su***de prevention across Tasmania.

🎤 We heard from:
• Shannan Maciejewski – Our own Community Engagement Coordinator here at Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre
• Kyle Moyle – Assistant Director of Lived Experience, Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling- Veterans & Families Counselling
• Alex Morse & Jenny Mountney – Members of the Exhale Community Choir
• Department of Health, Tasmania – A direct update on current initiatives, priorities, and how they are strengthening su***de prevention efforts across Tasmania.

The Messages of Hope book was also on display which is a growing story of Tasmanians supporting each other 🌱

We were also lucky to have the very talented Exhale Choir perform a song for us to finish off the meeting.

Thank you to everyone that came along and to the amazing TSPCN team.

12/02/2026

Is there a cost?

Attending the Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre and all of the Medicare Mental Health Centre's is Free. Also, no appointment, no referral, and no Mental Health Care Plan is needed.

Walk in or give us a call to find out how we can support you.

📍 Ground Floor 11-13 Stewart St, Devonport
🕘 Walk In Monday–Friday, 10am - 6pm
📞 Intake Line: 1800 595 212 8.30am-5pm
📩 Devonport.MMHC@stride.com.au

11/02/2026

The Physiological Sigh

A breathing technique you can use to quickly calm your nervous system and give yourself a moment.

Here's how to do a physiological sigh:

- Take a deep breath in through your nose, followed immediately by a second shorter breath, then a long slow breath out through your mouth until your lungs are empty.

- For immediate relief 1-3 times is effective at reducing stress and improving mood. Research has also shown that 'Cycle Sighing' which involves 5 minutes daily practices of breathing exercises can help reduce overall stress, anxiety, and improve sleep.

Taking some time out for deep focused breaths is a quick way to reset and some self care.

03/02/2026

Whether you’re trying to improve your own sense of wellbeing, looking for help with something that’s bothering you, or helping someone you care about, visiting Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre is a good place to start.

No referral or appointment needed.
It's a Free service.

📍 Ground Floor 11-13 Stewart St, Devonport
🕘 Walk In Monday–Friday, 10am - 6pm
📞 Intake Line: 1800 595 212 8.30am-5pm
📩 Devonport.MMHC@stride.com.au

27/01/2026

When you visit for the first time, you will be warmly welcomed. You’ll find that our space is comfortable, welcoming, and inclusive with very supportive and understanding lived experience peer workers and mental health practitioners.

Your experience is completely led by you. We will be available to talk with you and listen to what's on your mind. Carers, family, and friends are welcome to be with you and there to support you.

No referrals needed.
No appointment needed.
If you'd prefer to book an appointment you can schedule a time that suits you by:
- Calling 1800 595 212 or
- Emailing devonport.mmhc@stride.com.au

We're here when you're ready.

23/01/2026

Our centre will be closed on Monday, the 26th of January for the public holiday. If you or your loved ones are having a tough time, immediate phone support is available over the long weekend.

You can reach out 24/7 to:
@13 YARN on 13 92 76
on 13 11 14
or in a life-threatening emergency, always call 000.

We’ll be back open from 10am on Tuesday the 27th of January.

22/01/2026

Today, Thursday the 22nd of January, Australians will come together for a National Day of Mourning, observing a minute of silence at 7.01pm AEDT to remember the 15 lives lost in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

We wish to pay our deepest respects to all affected, especially Australia's Jewish community. If you or someone you know is struggling following these tragic events, free mental health support is available 24/7 by contacting:

📞 on 13 11 14
📞 Blue on 1300 22 4636
📞 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
📞 Su***de Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

Try to remember, you are not alone, and help is always available.

22/01/2026

Launceston MMHC went to visit the new Tasmanian Eating Disorder Services (TEDS) facility for Northern Tasmania.

This new facility will provide specialist care through community-based intensive treatment, including individual therapy as well as day and evening programs, allowing people to remain connected to their everyday lives while accessing care.

Supporting the Tasmanian community and building relationships with individuals and services doing amazing work is an important part of what we do at our Medicare Mental Health Centres.

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to visit the new Tasmanian Eating Disorder Services (TEDS) facility for Northern Tasmania. 💚

It was encouraging to see Tasmania’s first community-based eating disorder treatment centre taking shape in Launceston. The space has been designed to feel welcoming and home-like, with therapy and consultation rooms, a shared kitchen and dining area, and therapeutic outdoor spaces.

This new facility will provide specialist care closer to home through community-based intensive treatment, including individual therapy as well as day and evening programs, allowing people to remain connected to their everyday lives while accessing care.

We had valuable conversations about future plans and the ongoing development of the service and its programs, and we’re excited about the positive difference this will make for Tasmanians - particularly those living in the north of the state. 🌟