Drs4Drs Tasmania

07/03/2026

On International Women’s Day, we pause to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary women who shape medicine, care for communities, and support those who care for others. Women in medicine lead, innovate, and advocate across every discipline. Bringing expertise, compassion, and resilience to a demanding profession.

We also honour the women working in doctor health and wellbeing, often behind the scenes, who ensure that those who dedicate their lives to caring for others are themselves seen, supported, and protected. Their work is emotionally intelligent, deeply skilled, and deeply impactful, often carried out quietly behind the scenes.

These women create pathways for doctors to seek help without fear or judgement. They hold space in difficult moments, bring calm to crisis, and humanise systems that can feel overwhelming. There efforts ripple across hospitals, practices, families, and communities.
Today and every day, we acknowledge the women who care for the carers, their leadership, courage and compassion shown day after day. Thank you for supporting, uplifting and sustaining the medical profession.

Happy International Women’s Day.

03/03/2026

Medical Director Opportunity for Drs4Drs Tasmania!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of doctors’ health in Tasmania?

Drs4Drs Tasmania invites expressions of interest from experienced medical leaders to join our organisation in the role of Medical Director.

We are seeking a Medical Director who is committed to advancing doctors’ wellbeing, brings strong clinical credibility, and is interested in shaping the future direction of Drs4Drs Tasmania.

Established in 2015, Drs4Drs is an independent, national, not-for-profit charity, dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Tasmania and the country.

Closing date is Friday the 13th March.

Read the Expression of Interest: https://www.drs4drs.com.au/news-and-events/expressions-interest-medical-director-drs4drs-tasmania

20/08/2025

Reminder for tonight! Join us for a special online education event hosted by Drs4Drs ACT and TAS, focused on the vital topic of doctors’ wellbeing.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (AEST)
💻 Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
👉 RSVP now to secure your spot and receive the event link: trybooking.com/DERPW
Join Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio, a Canberra-based GP and long-time advocate for doctor wellbeing, as he explores:
• Support services available for doctors and medical students – including Drs4Drs, medical colleges, the Medical Benevolent Society, and more.
• Case studies of deidentified individual histories – what doctors do right and wrong in caring for themselves.
• Guidance on what to do if contacted by Ahpra, the Medical Board, the Professional Services Review, or Medicare.
A/Prof Di Dio brings deep experience to this discussion, including his role as a panel member for Drs4Drs ACT and Director of the Professional Services Review.
This session is designed to be practical, supportive, and informative, offering insights and resources to help you navigate challenges in your professional and personal life.
About Drs4Drs
Doctors Health Services Pty Ltd (Drs4Drs) is a national not for profit organisation dedicated to the well-being of doctors and medical students.
Drs4Drs has been established by the medical profession for the medical profession. Through a network of doctors’ health advisory and referral services, independent, free, safe, supportive and confidential services are available across Australia.
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11/08/2025

31/10/2024

Today, with the help of AMA Australian Medical Association - Tasmania and the instigation of one very dedicated doctor we hosted our first casual morning tea for retired doctors, providing a welcoming space to reconnect.

We were extremely fortunate to be joined by Dr. Ruth Kearon, Head of the Tasmanian School of Medicine, who shared updates on the school, and AMA Tasmania CEO Lara Giddings, both of whom thoroughly enjoyed the morning and welcomed discussions on ways retired doctors can continue contributing to the medical community. It is vital for doctors to have a rounded life with other interests outside of medicine, and to nurture relationships outside of work.

There are plans afoot for another gathering February in Hobart and one in the north as well - so watch this space.

22/10/2024

Caring for Ageing Doctors. Dr Ramilla Varendran will be presenting a seminar on caring for ourselves as ageing doctors.

In this talk she will address:
- the myths of the ageing doctor narrative
- caring for yourself and others as an ageing doctor
- planning for career transition

Dr Ramilla Varendran will be presenting a seminar on caring for ourselves as ageing doctors. In this talk she will address: - the myths of the...

18/10/2024

October is Mental Health Month and serves as a reminder that although we all face challenges at times, reaching out for support is a sign of great strength.

Drs4Drs and the Australian Medical Students'​ Association (AMSA) have hosted a series of webinars dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of doctors. You can access these webinars online here - https://www.drs4drs.com.au/resources/webinar-recordings-mental-health

Join us for our last webinar for the year “Quenching the flame: strategies to prevent burnout” to hear personal stories from medical professionals and discover available support to improve your mental wellness. Our webinar will be held on Tuesday 29 October at 7 PM (AEDT). https://www.drs4drs.com.au/news-and-events/quenching-flame-strategies-prevent-burnout

Register for the webinar https://www.drs4drs.com.au/news-and-events/quenching-flame-strategies-prevent-burnout

Remember — help is just a phone call away.

Drs4Drs is always here for you and connects you to free, confidential, 24/7 health advisory services over the phone and is supported by GPs, psychologists and other specialists trained in doctors’ health.

Visit www.drs4drs.com.au or call 1300 374 377.

DRS4DRS is a confidential mental health support service for doctors and medical students in Australia. It provides 24/7 support to help doctors with the challenges they face, both personally and professionally.

09/07/2024

On June 1st, Drs4Drs Tasmania was so lucky to be joined by Professor Michael Kidd, Dr. Andrew Mulcahy, Dr. Annette Barratt, Dr. Juliet Tait, and many dedicated doctors and medical students from across the state. Together, we spent the morning focused on what it looks like to support our own health and by doing so patients and others in the medical field, especially during life's challenging periods.

We are incredibly grateful to our outgoing Medical Director, Dr. Annette Barratt, and warmly welcome Dr. Juliet Tait. A heartfelt thank you to Professor Kidd, Dr. Mulcahy, and all participants for their time and insights. Your contributions are invaluable in helping us spread this vital message of support and resilience. Drs4Drs Tasmania

Pictured here: AMA, Tasmania Branch CEO Lara Giddings, Kate, and Prof Kidd x

07/06/2024

Urban GP gone rural. Show me your crazy socks.

06/06/2024

Day is tomorrow Friday, 7 June. Although this is only one day of the year, protecting doctors mental health at work and decreasing stigma for all health professionals experiencing mental health issues is every day of the year. There is still a lot of work to be done.

Read here: A doctor’s deeply personal plea to fix the crisis at the heart of the medical profession. Medicine is failing to take care of its own – and the consequences can be disastrous. For the first time, Australian Medical Association head Stephen Robson describes in shocking detail what almost became the final day of his life.

It was hardly a salubrious setting for what was almost the final day of my life. A sparsely ­furnished tiny brick box of a flat, oppressively warm even at night, an easy walk from the Rockhampton Base Hospital where I worked as a junior doctor. I had carefully laid out a large sheet of black plasti...

01/06/2024

Don't forget to wear your best crazy socks next Friday.

17/05/2024

Don't miss this opportunity to get informed and supported. Join us for an insightful presentation by Dr. Andrew Mulcahy on "Busting the Myths on Mandatory Reporting".

Dr. Andrew Mulcahy will demystify the Ahpra notification process, addressing common misconceptions and providing clarity on what happens when a notification is made.

Learn about the stages of the Ahpra process, the typical outcomes, and the support available for practitioners. Discuss the emotional toll of the notification process and the importance of seeking support through services like Drs4Drs.

Clarify the realities of mandatory reporting and the actual risks involved. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Ahpra notification process.

Learn how to navigate notifications with confidence. Discover the support systems available to doctors facing notifications. Improve your knowledge of your rights and the protections in place for practitioners.

Date: 1 June 2024
Time: 9:00 am - welcome
Location: University Of Tasmania - Medical Science Precinct
For more information and to register:

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