Tasmania
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What do Tasmanian towns offer?
To see what regional Tasmania can offer, choose a town to access key details and photos.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state is located one hour flying time south
of mainland Australia. Tasmania offers friendly people, unique wilderness, a
pleasant temperate climate, cosmopolitan cities and wonderful wine and food.
In summer, the temperature is often around 20°C on most days, with summer
nights typically lower. It is uncommon to have more than two days in a row over
30°C. Winter days are typically cool, and much colder in high regions often
with snow. Areas close to the sea are inclined to have relatively mild nights.
See: Images of regional
Tasmania
What is available on the Tasmanian Government website?
The Tasmanian Government website provides information about
- About Government
- Welcome to Tasmania (tourism & business)
- Latest news
- Tasmania Online – Business, community & government websites
See:
Tasmanian Government website
Multicultural
Tasmania
Where will my child go to school?
You can send your child/children to public (state government) or private (also
known as independent) schools. Most public schools are co-educational, with
girls and boys encouraged to participate equally in class. Many private schools
are either exclusively all boy or all girl schools. For more information on
government and non-government schools go to the relevant website below.
See:
Tasmania
Online - Schools
Everyday Life in Australia
What health services are available?
Tasmania has three major public hospitals: Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston
General Hospital and in Burnie the North West Regional Hospital. Hobart Hospital
provides a severe burns unit, neo-natal intensive care and neurosurgery. All
three major hospitals provide paediatric, general surgery and obstetrics services.
Smaller hospitals are also located in some regional centres.
See:
Department of Health and Human Services,
Tasmania
Tasmania Online - Health
Everyday Life in Australia