Emergency

Vinnie’s Van – (Food Van)

**COVID-19 Update - Vinnie's van is currently not operating.**

We offer Community Meals in Launceston.

Flood and Storm Assistance

The State Emergency Service (SES) is a division of the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management. We provide emergency response services for severe storms and floods, road crash rescue, and a range of other general rescue and community support roles through our volunteers.

Click & collect

To help meet the needs of those most vulnerable in our community, during the coronavirus pandemic, Mersey Community Care is offering a free click & collect service for grocery, pharmaceutical and all other essential items.

Kingston Neighbourhood House

** We are strictly abiding by government guidelines but please feel free to call us and let's see what we can do to help you, your family or a neighbour. **
During the pandemic restrictions we are operating behind closed doors - offering food relief, bread, vegetables, frozen meals (when available).

Emergency Accommodation

Emergency Accommodation, Family Violence, Homeless Support, Women's Services,

Counselling and Support

**COVID-19 Update - our office is currently closed for face-to-face appointments, we are providing our services including counselling over the phone. We are accepting new referrals and our crisis line remains open**
We offer trauma-informed counselling and support services to survivors of sexual violence in southern Tasmanian.

Emergency Food Relief

Our relief hub operates out of The Farm at Burnie High School.

Emergency Relief

** COVID-19 Update - Wyndarra provides Emergency relief in the Circular Head area.**

Weather Warnings

Keep up to date with the latest weather warnings

Emergency Relief

YFCC delivers this program for the North West and West coast region to help people in financial crisis by assisting with the cost of food, transport, clothing, utilities, education and health.

Help Us Help You

Important information to help us help you in an emergency.

Emergency Relief for Temporary Visa Holders

These are emergency relief payments, not income support. We can only provide one-off, limited amounts to help people with essential needs like food and medicine.