Sometimes it’s a walking group, a podcast, a grief program, a strategic plan or a bottle of shampoo. Sometimes it’s just someone stepping in to fill the gap between people who need support and the systems meant to provide it.

We're in the middle of a consultation process right now. And it’s worth asking: Can a strategy that needs to adapt to emerging health needs, disruptions, and community shifts really live inside government machinery?

While other states are embedding prevention into their systems through independent, legislated structures, Tasmania continues to manage preventive health within the confines of broader health services — and continues to carry the highest burden of chronic disease in the nation.

I heard a good line on a podcast the other day: "It might be very human, but it’s not very helpful."

It made me think about sitting around a board table. Governance is full of moments where we need to make a choice—do we push for what we believe in, or do we sit back and listen? When do we challenge, and when do we let things go? When do we ask question and when do we make statements? When do we leave our ego at the door?

By stepping away from daily routines, teams can gain fresh perspectives and foster innovative thinking.  

It’s a simple question, yet one that carries so much weight. I’ve been watching New Amsterdam on Netflix (yes, I know some of my medical colleagues and media critics might find it a bit cringe-worthy, but for me, it’s an easy watch and an absolute tearjerker). At the heart of the show is Dr Max Goodwin, the hospital’s Medical Director, whose go-to phrase is: “How can I help?”

Have you ever stopped to think about how your personal values align (or don’t) with your team and organisation?

Do they match up perfectly? Do they clash? Or maybe you’ve never really thought about it before?

My mum always said that as a kid, I wore my heart on my sleeve, and making sure I don't do that as an adult is an ongoing challenge.

This is a photo of me standing in front of a big red door. Yep, it's a pretty cool door, but it once had a purpose as a fire door. As we know, fire doors are crucial for putting boundaries around and containing fires, protecting what's important, and ensuring safety.

"If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission."

Ever catch yourself nodding along to Maren Morris's song 'The Bones' and suddenly finding parallels in your professional life 🎶 Odd, isn't it? But stick with me here! Lines like 'When the bones are good, the rest don't matter' resonate deeply with the organisations we collaborate with