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Telehealth medical certificates and prescriptions for Tasmanian residents. Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and the West Coast — same AHPRA-registered doctors, wherever you are on the island.
Tasmania has the most acute GP shortage of any Australian state. The 2023 RACGP Rural Medicine Workforce Report found that Tasmania has fewer GPs per 100,000 residents than any other state, and the trend has worsened since 2019. Average wait times for a new-patient GP appointment in Hobart exceed 6 weeks in 2026, and several bulk-billing clinics across the state have closed their books entirely.
This access pressure disproportionately affects Tasmanians who need straightforward services: a repeat script, a med cert for the flu, a consultation about persistent back pain. For these everyday needs, the alternative to telehealth is often weeks of waiting or a 1-2 hour drive to a different town. Telehealth has become not a convenience but a practical necessity for many Tasmanians — a trend confirmed by Tasmania's adoption rates, which rank among the highest in Australia.
Tasmania's seasonal industries — tourism, agriculture, forestry — create a shift-working population whose schedules don't align with standard clinic hours. Add in the state's ferry-dependent transport (for King Island and Flinders Island residents) and the case for accessible telehealth becomes even clearer. InstantMed serves every Tasmanian postcode with the same AHPRA-registered doctors and same turnaround times regardless of location.
Dedicated location pages for the major Tasmania population centres. Every TAS postcode has access regardless of whether a city page exists here.
Not in one of these cities? No problem — our service covers every TAS postcode at the same price and turnaround time. Start your request.
What to know about using telehealth for work, study, and everyday healthcare in Tasmania.
Tasmania has the lowest GP density in Australia per 2023 AIHW workforce data. Several bulk-billing practices in Hobart and Launceston have closed their books to new patients. This makes telehealth a particularly valuable option for Tasmanians who can't secure a GP appointment locally for straightforward needs.
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) accepts telehealth medical certificates for assessment extensions and absence documentation. This includes the Hobart, Launceston (Newnham), and Burnie (Cradle Coast) campuses. Certificates from AHPRA-registered telehealth doctors meet the same standard as in-person certificates under UTAS academic policy.
Residents of the West Coast (Queenstown, Zeehan, Strahan) and the Bass Strait islands (King Island, Flinders Island) face significant travel times to any urban GP. Telehealth removes the logistical burden of air or ferry travel for routine medical needs. We do not handle situations requiring in-person examination — these still require travel or local GP access.
Yes — it's specifically helpful in Tasmania because of the GP shortage. Our service isn't a replacement for a regular GP relationship for complex conditions, but for straightforward med certs and repeat scripts, it removes the wait time entirely.
Yes. Telehealth certificates from AHPRA-registered doctors meet Fair Work Act requirements and are accepted by the Tasmanian State Service, Tasmania Police (for non-injury matters), Tasmanian Health Service, and private-sector Tasmanian employers.
Yes. Every Tasmanian postcode has access, including King Island and Flinders Island. eScripts are valid at any Australian pharmacy including pharmacies in these remote communities, though availability of specific medications should be checked with your local pharmacy in advance.
A short form, a doctor review, and your certificate or prescription — without leaving home.
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