Children & Families

Raising Children Network

raisingchildren.net.au provides free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together.

Moving On Program

Transitioning from a child to an adult is difficult for anyone. Our Moving on Program is targeted at children 15 years and over who are transitioning from foster care.

Kentish House

**COVID-19 Update - Kentish House continues to be open to offer support and assistance at this stage. See our website for latest information**
Kentish House delivers services tailored to meet the needs of the Kentish community.

Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP)

The Early Childhood Development Program supports vulnerable preschool-aged children to make a successful transition to school and get a great start in life.

Crisis Accommodation

We provide safe, emergency accommodation and support to women and children who are affected by family violence and those who are homeless.

Child, youth and family mental health support service

Support for vulnerable families with children and young people (0-18) who are showing early signs of, or at risk of, developing mental illness.

Supported Youth Program

You can make positive changes in your life – and you don’t have to do it alone. Get the support you need to build your confidence, improve your relationships and take part in your community.

Family & Relationship Counselling

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

If your relationships are under stress, or you are feeling unable to cope with circumstances in your life, our counselling services can provide a way forward.

Queenstown PCYC

The Queenstown PCYC is a not for profit community service organisation that aims to provide recreational activities to the wider community at affordable prices.

Specialised Homelessness Services

Assisting families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Gagebrook Community Centre

**COVID-19 Update - we are still open - The Gagebrook Community Centre (Jordan River Service) makes a difference by providing a safe place, with opportunities for people to grow and share their skills and knowledge.

Visiting Service Providers

In-House Visiting Service Providers taking appointments at the Community House.

Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation)

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

CatholicCare helps separating families resolve disputes without taking the matter to Court.

Food Relief

We receive food from Coles and Loaves & Fishes which we organise and put out for the community to get what they need. No requirements need to be met to collect from this service, it is for anyone who needs it.

Counselling

Dragonfly Counselling and Consulting is a private practice offering professional support to individuals or couples who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Providing focused psychological strategies utilising evidence-based therapies, we will work with you to over come any obstacles.

Helping Young Families Program

** COVID-19 Update: Our services are still available, just differently - call 6423 6635 to get more information.**
We offer support in whatever capacity is needed in a person centred approach. Can support access to evidence-based parenting programs.

Public Health Hotline

Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of all Tasmanians. We partner with individuals, groups and communities statewide to achieve this outcome.

Family Drug and Gambling Helpline

**COVID-19 Update - Programs and services are being delivered, in most instances, remotely via teleconferencing, online streaming and telephone.**

Family Drug Help (FDH) is a national service providing information to parents and significant others of someone with problematic alcohol or other drug use.

School Holiday Programmes

Fun and active activities for ages 8-12 in each mid year school holidays (not over summer). There will be some activities at the House and some out and about around Dorset and to other fun places!

Child and Family Centre

The Break O'Day Child and Family Centre is a friendly and welcoming place for families with young children (pre-birth to 5 years).

Disability Support

St Giles is a dynamic, multi-faceted organisation that supports people with a wide range of needs.

Veterans and Families Counselling

Open Arms provides mental health and wellbeing support for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families. We are open 24/7 if you need someone to talk to.

All abilities Sailing

We provide a safe and friendly environment where people of all abilities can participate in the sport of sailing.

Integrated Family Support Services

Integrated Family Support Services (IFSS) provides practical support to families with children under 18 years.

Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre

**COVID-19 Update - contact us or see our facebook page for current activities
Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre (CVNC) is a safe welcoming space for all the Clarendon Vale / Clarence Plains community and its surrounds.

Children’s Therapy Centre

**COVID-19 update - We offer an online service via zoom, skype or over the phone**
We support children and youth across a range of ages and disabilities, at home, school and in the community.

Sick or Premature Babies Support Line

The Life's Little Treasures Foundation is an Australian charity which is dedicated to providing support, friendship and assistance to families of children born sick or premature.

Home and Community Care Services

The Good Neighbour Council Launceston provides Home and Community Care (HACC) services to elderly people from culturally diverse backgrounds, to younger migrants with disabilities and their carers.

enableme Stroke support

enableme brings together stroke information, videos, tools and conversation with other survivors and carers.

Deloraine House

At Deloraine House you can access a range of low cost activities and programs and get referrals to other services.
** We are remaining open for Emergency Food relief, Free shared produce from our Community Garden and Nils loan applications. **

Mens Bizz

**COVID-19 Update - this group is currently on hold.
Mens Bizz is an open age Men's group who meet at The Shed, Rocherlea

Playgroup Peak Body

**COVID-19 Update - Playgroup Tasmania has established a Playgroup at Home closed Facebook group, come and join us.**
Playgroup Tasmania is the peak body representing community playgroups across Tasmania.

Fresh Choice Food Co-op

**COVID-19 update - Fresh Choice Food Co-op is running
At Fresh Choice Food Co-op we offer members a weekly vegetable & fruit box, and regular extras, such as free produce, seed packets, recipe sheets and healthy eating information.

Diabetes Camp Program

Diabetes Tasmania runs camps with a focus on companionship, support, education and fun.

Elder Abuse Helpline

**COVID-19 Update - the Helpline service is unchanged - we are here 9am-5pm Mon-Friday, except public holidays**

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, the Helpline can provide you with information and support on actions you can take to prevent and respond to the abuse.

Men Engaging New Strategies (MENS) Program

A men’s behaviour change program for low to medium risk family violence perpetrators.

Children’s Contact Service

A service providing safe and positive contact arrangements for children whose parents are separated.

Breastfeeding Support Groups

You can come along and meet new friends, chat to and get hints and tips from other mothers who've 'been there' and talk to a trained, volunteer breastfeeding counsellor if needed.

It Takes a Village Multicultural Supported Play Scheme

Providing supported playgroups for children and women from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Child and Family Centre Chigwell

**COVID-19 Update - our play space is currently closed, we have lots of online resources and activities. See our facebook page or contact us for information.**
Child and Family Centre Chigwell is a place where families can play and access services and support in their local community.

Child Health Association Tasmania (CHAT)

** COVID-19 Update - The Child Health Association Tasmania (CHAT) are working to keep Tasmanian families connected, supported and playing. Click through for further information **

Acquired Brain Injury Support

We provide support and rehabilitation services for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their families within the north of the state.

Caring Dads

Caring Dads is a group work program that helps men who have used violence and focuses on improving parenting practices.

Adoptions and Permanency Services

Adoptions and Permanency Services provide adoption services to individuals considering placing their child for adoption and those interested in adopting either a local or overseas child.

Communities for Children

**COVID-19 UPDATE - For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website.**
CatholicCare's Communities for Children program (or C4C as it is sometimes called) has activities and supportive programs for families in the Burnie area who have children 0-12 years of age.

Family Violence Response and Referral Line

A 24 hours information and referral service by which callers are able to access the full range of response, counselling, information and other support services provided by Safe at Home.

Be the Boss

**COVID-19 Update - New resource**
Be the Boss is about getting on top of your money for good.

Support for Men and Boys

We support and promotes the wellbeing of men and boys in Tasmania.

Parent and student advocacy

**COVID-19 Update - the TASSO office is closed and our staff are working from home. TASSO is contactable via email, facebook, website and mobile.
TASSO, is a not-for-profit organisation, who provide guidance and advocacy for parents and students in government schools and assistance to school associations and parent groups.

Eating with Friends Community Lunch – Postponed until further notice

** Please check our FaceBook page to see when we commence Eating with Friends again. **

On the first Friday of the month please come and join us for a beautiful home cooked meal prepared with love and care. Meet people in your community and learn more about the activities and programs we have at Kingston Neighbourhood House.

Doorways to Parenting

Advocacy, Advocacy, Child Safety (Protection), Education / Training, Out of Home Care Support, Playgroup, School Readiness, Supervised Visits, Support,

CU @ Home

C U @ Home is a program offered by the Child Health and Parenting Service for young first-time parents 15-19 years of age.

Targeted Youth Support Service

Targeted Youth Support Service (TYSS) is an intensive therapeutic support program for vulnerable and 'at risk' young people aged between 10 and 18 years who are disengaged from services and the community.

Child Safety Service

If you have concerns for the safety or welfare of a child, call the Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123.

Aboriginal Liaison Officers

The Tasmania Police Aboriginal Strategic Plan, developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, provides a framework by which Tasmania Police will focus on the development of relationships with the wider Aboriginal community to ensure that, through consultation, all reasonable expectations can be met.

Vision loss support

**COVID-19 Update - We are offering online services via zoom, skype or over the phone. Contact us for details.**
Loss of vision doesn't mean loss of independence. We're here to help.

Metro Tasmania

Metro is the largest passenger transport company in Tasmania and we are proud to operate bus services connecting people and communities in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.

Karadi Aboriginal Corporation

**COVID-19 Update - Whilst our door may be locked we are still operating and seeing clients by appointment, home visits, Skype and telephone.**
Karadi is an inclusive Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, providing leadership in the sector and serving Aboriginal people of our catchment and their families in achieving strong cultural identity, good health and quality of life.

COVID Connect

A phone call to keep you socially connected. If you need someone to talk to, whether you are feeling isolated or lonely - we’re here for you.

Post-separation cooperative parenting

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is currently offered by phone or online. Weathering Family Separation group work completed with client one on one via video or phone link until further notice. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

Our education program Weathering Family Separation helps separating parents reduce conflict and manage the changes in their lives.

Aboriginal Health Service

Whatever you want from the Aboriginal Health Service, you'll probably be able to get it: from a massage to a counselling session, from a health check to a cultural experience.

The Mish Youth Centre

** COVID-19 Update: Face to face delivery of Mish programs and mentoring have been suspended. Mentors are still offering support to their clients via phone, chat, and our social media pages. **

The Mish is a youth centre run by Launceston City Mission for young people 13-25 years old.

Autism Support

Giant Steps Tasmania is a not for profit, independent, specialist school and therapy center (K-12) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and a community and access support group for adult aged clients.

Child Friendly Island

FACT is working with our non-government members, and encourages all Tasmanian's to commit to making Tasmania a Child Friendly Island.

Chaplaincy and Spiritual Support

Scripture Union Tasmania's vision is to bring hope for the future to children, young people and families through its camping, missions, resources and school chaplaincy services.

Rural Chaplaincy

Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Family Support, Financial Assistance & Advice,

Young People Peak Body

The Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT) is the peak body for the non Government youth sector and young people in Tasmania.

LGBTIQ+ Support Groups

**COVID-19 update: individual and group support services are still available via phone or online.**
Working It Out offers a range of support groups for LGBTIQ+ (and questioning) young people, parents of LGBTIQ+ children (of any age), partners of transgender people, and a drop-in session for anyone wanting to connect or find community.

Personal and Family Counselling Program

We offer a Personal and Family Counselling Program

Family Relationships Counselling

If you and your significant other would like to work on your relationship, you can access the Family Relationships Counselling Service.

Crisis Care and Family Support

At Abundant Life Church we bring help for today and hope for tomorrow through faith based practical crisis care and family support.

Neighbourhood House

We provide a place for people to go and feel part of a community, learn new skills, be a part of a group, meet new friends, volunteer, and give back to our community.

Emergency Assistance

** COVID-19 Update - Some areas provide phone interviews only, with food drop off at your door** We offer emergency assistance through food parcels, heating, clothing, furniture, hydro and phone assistance. We can assist with utilities bills and provide rent assistance support as required.

All Abilities Playground

**COVID-19 Update - currently closed in line with government restrictions**
We offer an All Abilities playground, please come and enjoy.

Building Blocks

** COVID-19 Update - Face to Face programs currently suspended but home lending resources and parenting advice available on line. **

Our Building Blocks program works with children 0-8 years and their families in the Break O'Day, Bicheno and Dorset communities to provide early learning, occasional care, parenting support and assistance.

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) provides support to people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to settle and live fulfilling lives in Tasmania. Services include support for older people and specialised settlement services, including youth work, health and wellbeing services, community development, and assistance with driving and employment.

Supporting Young People on Bail

Supporting Young People on Bail

Peak Body

Families and Children Tasmania (FACT) is Tasmania's peak body representing non-government organisations that provide services, programs, research and policy development relating to the wellbeing of families and children.

Transitional Accommodation Support

We assist with living skills, life skills and independence.

Respite Program

Respite care is short-term care available to a person and their care giver. Respite care provides help for carers so that they can take part in everyday activities or go on holidays while ensuring that the person receiving care is looked after, and given a break to recharge their batteries.

1800RESPECT

** 1800RESPECT will continue to operate as per usual during the COVID-19 health emergency. We are open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.

Goodwood Neighbourhood House

**COVID-19 Update - Our door is locked but we are here! Join us on Facebook for weekly comps, activities and fun things to keep us spirited in these odd and challenging times. Call us if you need a chat (03) 6272 2560**
The Goodwood Community Centre is a hub of community activity and support.

24/7 Sexual Assault Crisis Response Helpline

**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**

SASS provides a 24 hour sexual assault crisis response and information support service.

Morton’s Place

**COVID-19 update - Morton’s Place kitchen is open and continues to operate, now offering takeaway food options to the entire community at no cost **

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.

Family Law Counselling

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

Family Law Counsellors provide assistance with interpersonal issues affecting you and your children during separation and divorce.

Family Relationship Centres

Support, information, and referrals for families at any stage of their relationships.

healthConnect

Connecting you with resources and service providers in the Huon Valley.

Mediation and Counselling

Positive Solutions offers Family Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Counselling and Employee Assistance Program Services to individuals, families and workplaces across Tasmania.

Out of Home Care Support

Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with disability, young people and children in Out Of Home Care, their families and communities. We're people who care.

Yemaya Women’s Support Service

**COVID-19 Update: Our service is operating - call for an appointment to speak with one of our counsellors**
Yemaya is a confidential and free counselling and support service. We provide medium to long term support to women who are experiencing or have experienced abuse by an intimate partner.

Children’s Choir and Drama Club

We have an amazing group of young people who sing, play, act, tell jokes and have an amazing time together.

NESTS early start support

Children can be difficult, especially if they’ve experienced trauma early on. NESTS can help you to understand why your children behave the way they do.

Community Lunch

We run Community Lunches on the third Tuesday of the month.

Family Support Service

If someone in your family or close to you is using drugs or alcohol and you are being affected, we can help.

Eating Disorder Carer Support Group

The Butterfly Foundation offers help with self-care while caring for someone with an eating disorder or body image issue.

Parenting Centres

Parenting Centres offer more intensive support for families experiencing difficulties with children 0 to 5 years of age

Youth Arts and Recreation Centre

The Youth Arts & Recreation Centre is a creative, exciting, safe and engaging space for all young people aged 12 - 25.

Rural Youth Tasmania

Are you missing excitement in your life? Rural Youth is all about Friends, Fun, Training and Travel!

Supported Accommodation – DIY Dads

DIY Dads provides housing for men who are the full- or part-time carers of their children. This program is a live-in life and parenting skills program for single fathers who are at risk of homelessness.

West Coast Support Service

The West Coast support service is based in Zeehan and provides outreach to the townships of the region.

Kidsafe child safety

Kidsafe provides child safety education, advocacy and reviews the causes and prevention of childhood injuries.

Peak Body for Out of Home Care

CREATE Foundation is the national consumer body representing the voices of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience (including kinship care, foster care and residential care).

Premature or Sick Newborn Support Line

Confidential support is provided by trained parent support volunteers who themselves have experienced the birth of a premature or sick newborn.

National Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Helpline

National Helpline for people affected by perinatal anxiety, depression and postnatal psychosis and for those experiencing challenges in becoming a parent.

wayraparattee Child and Family Centre

The wayraparattee Child & Family Centre in Geeveston, is a place where all children from prenatal to 5 years and their family can access a range of programs and services.

Food Support

**COVID-19 Update - Do you need some help with food? We are operating food services across the state.

Tresca Community Centre

Tresca Community Centre offers a large range of activities, groups & classes, we also have the Exeter Online Centre in our building, a Men's Shed, an OpShop and a playground.

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential, 24 hour counselling service for young people aged 5-25 years. Counselling is offered by phone, email and WebChat.

George Town Neighbourhood House

**COVID-19 Update - The front door to our organisation has been locked. We are still providing a range of services to the community. Click to see full details.**

We strive to provide a happy, enjoyable environment where absolutely everyone is able to come and enjoy themselves. We provide a range of support services to help individuals and families get back on their feet.

Loui’s Van (Food Van)

Loui's Van is an after-hours mobile service providing food, information and support to those in need.

Emergency Food Relief

Okines Community House provides food assistance for anyone in need.

Emergency Food Relief

We provide emergency relief in the form of food vouchers as well as food parcels from Loaves & Fishes.

Counselling

We provide counselling, supervision and consultancy for individuals, couples and organisations.

Yemaya Women’s Support Service

Medium to long-term post-crisis support for women who are or have been in an abusive/violent relationship.

Family Violence Program

The Australian Childhood Foundation provides a specialist Family Violence Counselling service for children and young people impacted by Family Violence.

NDIS Support

Community Care TASMANIA has an award-winning, expert and friendly team delivering the highest quality home-based care and individualised support services for NDIS participants.

eSafety Commissioner

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner empowers Australians to have safe, positive experiences online.

Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House

**COVID-19 Update - we will be doing things a little differently for a while, but we are ensuring we stay connected and continue to offer support during our shutdown period.
Resource Centre offering children's play centre, op shop, drop-in centre, information, small library, classes and activities.

The Caring Network

The Caring Network aids the Tamar Valley community in a positive and helpful way.

Emergency Accommodation

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

Tasmania Police

We work to make the community to feel safe and be safe, to reduce crime, to improve driver behaviour through traffic law enforcement and to contribute towards community resilience through effective security and emergency management.

East Devonport Neighbourhood House

**COVID-19 - The House is currently closed to the public, but we are available for support over the phone, email or facebook.**
East Devonport Neighbourhood House is a warm, friendly and useful place providing lots of choices and opportunity for our community, so they can 'squeeze the most out of life'!

Youth Health Program

Provides free and confidential youth health services for young people aged 12 - 24 years, particularly those who are disadvantaged; to assist them in making informed life and health choices.

Parents and Kids Together – PAKT

Parents and Kids Together works with young people aged 6-12 to increase their engagement with their families, communities, and education.

PlayConnect Playgroups online

PlayConnect Playgroups are designed for families with children aged 0-6 years who have needs associated with having an Autism Spectrum Disorder or developmental delays in communication, behaviour or social skills. We have a private Facebook group for each region of Tasmania.

Eat Well Tasmania

Eat Well Tasmania champions healthy eating and promotes opportunities to eat healthy Tasmanian grown, produced and value added food.

Taz Kids Clubs and Camps

Camps and Clubs for young Tasmanians 7-17 who have a parent or guardian impacted by mental health issues.

Court Support and Liaison Service

The Court Support and Liaison Service provides support to adult and child victims of family violence.

Restoring Family Links

Have you been separated from family by war, disaster or migration? Red Cross might be able to help you. Help with tracing family members and finding missing loved ones.

Child and Family Centre

Ravenswood Child Health Centre welcomes all families with children aged between birth to five years of age living in the Ravenswood area.

Emergency Food Relief

**COVID-19 Update - we have emergency food relief available, Non-perishable foods available for people in times of need.

Forced Adoption Support Services (FASS)

This program provides specialist support to any person who has been impacted by forced adoption practices.

Digital Ready for Daily Life

Learn how to use a range of digital tools to help you and your family during COVID-19 including how to use ABC iView, FaceTime, Zoom, and telehealth.

Affordable Housing

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. Some service are offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447. **

CatholicCare provides an affordable housing service for people who are on low incomes. We deliver State government programs that prioritise housing for people who have a high need for safe and stable accommodation due to particular circumstances in their lives such as family violence.

NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention

Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) works with children aged 0-6 by supporting families to help their children develop the skills they need to participate in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their life.

Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group

Get recovery support in a safe space. For anyone living with an eating disorder or body image issue.

Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre

The Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre provides community development, for the whole community for people of all ages, race and sex, including the aged, young persons and indigenous people.

Foster Care

We assist children who are unable to live with their parents temporarily or on a longer-term basis, to be placed in homes with approved family carers.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a voluntary organisation, delivering meals to all people of all ages, who, through sickness, age and/or disability, cannot reasonably get a meal for themselves and who wish to remain with dignity and independence in their own homes.

My Stroke Journey

My Stroke Journey is designed to support care planning and the transition from hospital to home.

Crisis Accommodation

Jireh House is a 24 hour crisis accommodation and support service for women and children who have become homeless due to domestic violence and other life crises.

Rosebery Community House

We are a not for profit community organisation dedicated to delivering services and programs that meet the needs of the Tullah and Rosebery areas.

AK Young Women’s Emergency Accommodation Service

** COVID-19 UPDATE - Contact us any time of the day to arrange a time to access the service **
AK Young Women's Emergency Accommodation Service operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Providing safe, secure, supported accommodation to young women aged between 13 and 20 years who may be experiencing family violence, homelessness, or are at risk of becoming homeless.

NDIS Early Childhood Early Partner

**COVID-19 Update - Office meetings via appointment 1800 290 555, or happy to communicate by phone or email**

Supporting children aged 0 – 6 and their families, we tailor the supports to the child’s individual needs and circumstances. We provide information to connect to appropriate supports, provide short term intervention, help with NDIS access and work with you to develop an NDIS plan.

Recreational Activities

East Coast Crusaders PCYC provides recreational activities to the wider community at affordable prices.

Parenting Together

Parenting Together is a program based in Launceston and surrounding regions in Northern Tasmania for parents to attend parenting workshops and therapeutic activities to help foster positive parenting skills and relationships.

Mothers in Mind

Being a mum can be hard sometimes. Upsetting experiences in your past or present can add unique challenges when parenting young children. Mothers in Mind is a mother and child group specifically designed to meet the parenting needs of mothers who have experienced things like family violence, childhood abuse, and sexual assault, and who have a child aged four or under.

National Council of Women

National Council of Women unites women's organisations covering a wide range of concerns with the aim of taking appropriate action in promoting the welfare of the community, particularly women and their families.

Newpin

Newpin is a centre based program which focuses on parenting skills and the importance of bonding and attachment between a parent and child.

Pregnant and Young Parent Support Program

We offer support to pregnant women and parents under 25 to help them build the skills and knowledge to be the best parents they can be.

Parent Bereavement Support Groups

Peer support for bereaved parents and their families after the death of a son or daughter at any age, from any cause.

Victims of Crime Service

The Victims of Crime Service supports people to deal with personal and practical problems associated with the impact of crime, to allow them to regain control of their lives.

Specialised Family Violence Service

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is currently offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

This is a family service for couples and individuals who are dealing with issues relating to controlling, aggressive, violent or abusive behaviours in their relationships. The program provides help for all the family through services which focus on the needs and safety of each family member.

Child and Family Centre

The Beaconsfield Child and Family Centre provides a range of early childhood services for families with young children.

Mental Health Respite

Carer Support, for the informal carers, family and friends of people experiencing mental health concerns, autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities.

Neighbourhood House

We offer a variety of classes, facilities, information sessions, children and family activities, adult programs and services and referrals for the community.

East coast counselling and family support service

Support, counselling, information and advocacy for people in crisis.

Community Health and Wellbeing

** COVID-19 Update - Active4Life Gym and Walking Group programs suspended. **
Hub4Health is committed to providing and increasing access to a range of allied health care services and community development activities for rural and remote communities in NE Tasmania.

Neighbourhood House

We provide a safe and friendly environment for the whole community to meet, share information and resources and build community.

Multicultural Playgroup

Playgroup for local and migrant parents with children under 5 years old, in a safe, supportive and fun environment.

Online Activities

We have sourced a range of resources and publications and website links to help keep children, of all ages, entertained and engaged during this stressful time.

THRIVE Mentorship Program

THRIVE Mentoring Program enables you, as part of this local community, the opportunity to volunteer as a student mentor.

Personal Safety Education for Children

Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure Show teaches children protective behaviours in a non-confrontational, fun and engaging fashion.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Parenting Separately Program

A culturally adaptive version of the Parenting Separately program for Aboriginal communities.

Supported Accommodation – Small Steps

Small Steps is a live-in a parenting and life skills program for young Mums from the ages of 15 to 25.

The Junction HUBs

** COVID-19 Update - all face-to-face and group activities are on hold for the time being.**
Anyone aged 12–24 years or their families/carers seeking assistance or information is encouraged to call us and talk to our staff.

Problem Sexualised Behaviour & Sexually Abusive Behaviour

**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**
SASS facilitates therapeutic intervention programs for children and young people (aged under 18 years) who are displaying Problem Sexual Behaviour (PSB) and Sexually Abusive Behaviour (SAB). Children aged under 12 can access this service for free. Children aged 12 and over can access this service on a fee-paying basis. Please contact us to find out more.

Child Development Unit

The Child Development Unit provides a comprehensive assessment and referral service for under school age children (0 - 5 years) who are suspected of having delays in one or more areas of their development.

Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children

The Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children program provides support to grandparents or relatives who have recently voluntarily accepted children of family members into their full time care.

Community Meals and Food Relief

**COVID-19 Update - contact us for how we can help
We provide a free community meal every Tuesday night and also food relief for those in need.

Reconnect

Reconnect is for you if you are 12-18 years old and are no longer feeling welcome at home. Reconnect is a free program that you can use to build bridges with your family.

Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House

**COVID-19 Update - contact us or see our Facebook page for current services
The Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House operates from two locations, Dunalley and Nubeena.

Midway Point Neighbourhood House

The Midway Point Neighbourhood House services the area surrounding Sorell. Run by the community for the community we are part of the national Neighbourhood House network.

Child, Youth and Family Engagement

The Child, Youth and Family Engagement program (CYFE) offers support for children and young people and their families to optimise wellbeing.

Kids Club

A weekly session for local kids to have fun and learn some new skills.

Drug and Alcohol Information

Positive Choices is an online portal to help parents and school communities access accurate, up-to-date drug education resources and prevention programs.

Family Relationship Education and Skills Training (FREST)

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

Research shows that times of family transition can place stress on a relationship. CatholicCare provides education and counselling for couples to learn new skills and strategies to enhance and support relationships during these times.

Open Access

Come in and hang out after school Wednesday to Friday.

Out of Home Care Trauma Service

We work with children in Out of Home Care and their care teams

Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre

We provide a range of opportunities for life long learning, recreational and social pursuits in a supportive and friendly enviroment.

Parenting with Hope

**COVID-19 Update - Our Facebook Page - Hope Discovery Family Centre - has resources posted for families, our website also links to lots of online resources**
Our purpose is to partner with parents, encouraging and equipping them to build meaningful family relationships.

Launceston RSL

The RSL's mission is to support the well being and betterment of our members, former and serving members of the Australian Defense Force (ADF), and their dependents.

Holiday and Weekend Camps

We provide holiday and weekend camps and programs for children that may not otherwise have the opportunity.

St Helens Neighbourhood House

** COVID-19 Update - we are now fully open and delivering services face to face.**
Bringing people together. We connect, support and provide opportunities for our community.

Active Launceston – FREE physical activity

Active Launceston is a community driven partnership with the vision of improving the health and wellbeing of the Launceston community through physical activity.

Family Doctor Service

We provide services to all at affordable prices while not sacrificing the quality of services or equipment we use. We bulk bill ALL concession card holders.

Stay Healthy, Stay Connected

**COVID-19 - New Resource**
A new Facebook Page with great tips on how to stay health and connected while you are staying at home.
Stay Healthy, Stay Connected (SHSC) is an initiative of the Tasmanian Government.

Young Mums ‘n’ Bubs

We provide intensive case management and accommodation to young pregnant women, young mums and dads in Launceston

Carer Gateway

Caring for you while you care for someone. We're here for you.

Dining with Friends Program

Dining with Friends is a free community meal held in Hobart, Bridgewater and Launceston.

Cleft Palate and Lip Society (CleftPals)

The Cleft Palate and Lip Society (CleftPALS) provides support, reassurance, and knowledge to parents of children born with a cleft condition.

Transport

Providing transport to medical appointments and social gatherings in and out of Dorset.

AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases Support

TasCAHRD (Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases), provides information, education, advocacy, and support on issues relating to HIV AIDS, Hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections and gay men's health.

FoodREDI Community Nutrition Education

By bringing people together for a series of free, hands-on nutrition education workshops, Australian Red Cross FoodREDi food education programs teach people how to get value for money and achieve a balanced diet in a relaxed atmosphere.

Phoenix Centre

The Phoenix Centre provides support services to people and communities who have experienced torture and other traumatic events in their country of origin or while fleeing those countries.

Counselling

Counselling is for individuals, couples and families who are seeking improved relationships or resolution of relationship or other personal difficulties

Community lunch program

Come along and join us at NoBucks cafe to experience exceptional hospitality, fellowship and friendship.

Parents Staying Connected

Parents Staying Connected is a strength based, early intervention program aimed at families who wish to enhance their parenting skills and who also experience social stigma or isolation as a result of financial disadvantage and/or poverty.

Tasmanian Youth Forum

If you are between 12 and 25 years, the Tasmanian Youth Forum (TYF) is your peak body and aims to represent you and your biggest issues.

My safe and strong family

Support for families with young children in the Derwent Valley.

Family Violence Phone and Online Services

** COVID-19 Update - All Engender Equality counselling and support is available via phone and video. We encourage people to use our phone and video services, however if there is a barrier to doing this (safety or otherwise) we are able to meet in person. Click for further details **

Engender Equality provides support to people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. You can access our counselling services via phone, or online using Skype.

Mad Wheels

**COVID-19 Update - We are able to take applications for Madwheels vehicles but there will be a delay in receiving a car as the workshop is not operating at the moment **

Madwheel provides free motor vehicles to people in need in the Launceston community.

CWA

The CWA in Australia advances the rights and equity of women, families and communities in Australia.

Hillside Haven

Hillside Haven is a small house located on the grounds of the Christian Family Centre, which neighbours the Prison at Risdon Vale. We provide accommodation for families who have travelled a long distance and we also offer a video visits program.

Emergency Food Relief

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

Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation)

Family Dispute Resolution and Mediation can help those experiencing difficulties resolve disputes and/or reach agreements in relation to property settlement, financial matters, and family disputes including parenting arrangements.

Community it

Community it is a movement to engage and mobilise change within our community. You can be part of the solution. Our first initiaive - Every Child Succeeds.

Community Garden

Growing fresh produce in our garden for sale at low prices.

Children’s Counselling

** COVID-19 Update - This service is currently offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

CatholicCare Tasmania offers counselling and support group programs specifically designed for children and young people aged from 5 to 17 years.

Emergency Relief

Emergency Relief services - Food and practical support to help you get back on your feet

Child and Family Centre

The Clarence Plains Child and Family Centre provides free support for families with children aged 0-5 in a friendly and welcoming community environment.

Isolation Packs and Hampers

**COVID-19 Update- Isolation Packs and Hampers are available
All packs will be delivered to your home.

A Tasmanian Lifeline 1800 98 44 34

Lifeline Tasmania has set up a new service for Tasmanians, specifically to deal with unprecedented demand for information, advice and support because of the coronavirus pandemic. 1800 98 44 34

Make a Wish

To grant the cherished wishes of children under the age of 18 yrs who are suffering from a life threatening illness.

Online Church Services

**COVID-19 Update: Online church services including the Hope Discovery Kids Sunday program are streamed online**

Helpline

Sands Tasmania is a self-help support group comprised of parents who have experienced the death of a baby through miscarriage, medical termination, stillbirth, or newborn death.

STEP UP

STEP UP is a program to address reoccurring violent behavior by young people toward a family member or intimate partner.

Breakfast with Us

The Breakfast with Us team would like to extend an invitation for you to join us for Breakfast.

Kids in focus

If your family is affected by alcohol or other drugs, Kids in Focus offers support that helps you to focus on what really matters

Care Shops

**COVID-19 Update - From 1st of April all Mission Shops (Launceston and North West) and Resale (Tip) Shops ( Uptipity and the Launceston Recycling Centre, Central Coast Resale Shop and Burnie Resale Shop) will be temporarily closed until further notice.**

Care Shops sell second-hand, affordable clothing, furniture, bric-a-brac, household goods and some building supplies.

The Link

The Link is a free, confidential service for young Tasmanians aged 12-25 dealing with issues such as alcohol and other drug use, pregnancy, housing, nutrition, sex, and health (just to name a few).

Neighbourhood House

We are not-for-profit, community organisation whose core business is community development.

Community Respite Care

Some families are doing it tough, and just need a break. Respite care provides support and assistance to families who are experiencing difficulties. Very often, families are isolated and have no extended family or friends to provide the parent (or parents) with a break from the challenges of raising children.

Advice and Referral Line

Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice & Referral Line is the first point of contact for child wellbeing and safety.

Child and Family Centre

The East Devonport Child and Family Centre is a place for families with children birth to 5 to access a range of services.

Counselling

A free and confidential personal and family counselling service for adults, children and families. This service operates five days a week.

Deaf Children Helpline

Our National helpline provides information and support to parents, carers and professionals working with children who are deaf.

Bucaan Community House

**COVID-19 - we are operational but there is no access to the public. We are continuing to support community through phone, internet, referral and essential face to face service delivery.**
Bucaan Community House offers support to the community. We run activities and programs based on community need. Come and visit us to find out more.

Devonport Community House

**COVID-19 Update - we are still open by appointment. Click for more information**
We provide opportunities for our community to participate in a range of educational and social activities.

Immunisations

Launceston City Council conducts free immunisation sessions for funded vaccines according to the National Immunisation Program Schedule for medicare card holders.

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).

Ticket to play

Ticket to Play provides vouchers up to $100 in value towards club membership for children aged 5-17 years and listed on a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or in Out of Home Care.

Counselling

** COVID-19 Update - All Engender Equality counselling and support is available via phone and video. We encourage people to use our phone and video services, however if there is a barrier to doing this (safety or otherwise) we are able to meet in person. Click for further details **

Engender Equality offers a counselling service for any person affected by abuse in an intimate relationship.

Drumbeat

** COVID-19 Update - This service is currently not running. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **
Drumbeat can be helpful when people are lacking in confidence, have trouble socialising, or find difficulty in keeping their strong emotions in check.

Pregnancy Helpline

Free, confidential, professional information and counselling for women, their partners and families relating to issues of conception, pregnancy, birthing and postnatal care.

Family Relationship Advice Line

The Family Relationship Advice Line is a national telephone service established to assist families affected by relationship or separation issues.

West Moonah Community Preschool

Do you have a child aged 3-5 years of age? The preschool experience empowers children to think, explore, question, wonder and learn how to learn.

StrokeConnect program

StrokeConnect aims to connect stroke survivors and carers with information, services, support and each other.

Counselling

**COVID-19 Update - we are moving to online counselling for this period of time.**
An initiative of the Door of Hope Christian Church, general counselling service.

Eating With Friends

A friendly group of community members meet monthly for a meal in various locations around Dorset. Ring the House to find out the next location and to book your place. Transport can be arranged.

Redress Scheme Support Service

**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**
The National Redress Scheme provides support to people who experienced sexual abuse as children while in the care of an institution. SASS is a registered Redress Scheme Support Service.

Transition from Detention

Wen provide voluntary, youth-worker support to young people 10 to 17 who are in detention or remand at Ashley Youth Detention Centre to transition back into the community.

Good Sports Tasmania

Good Sports works closely with community sporting clubs to promote healthy, safe and become more family-friendly places.

Food Assistance

Distributing food from our premises in Huntingfield to those in need

Creative Exchange

**COVID-19 Update: All workshops are on hold and the Kickstart Arts Centre is closed until COVID-19 situation has passed.**
The Kickstart Arts’ Creative Exchange is our flagship workshop program available for all members of the community to access, including one-off workshops, short courses and ongoing classes such as yoga.

Child and Family Centre

The George Town Child and Family Centre supports families with young children from pregnancy to 5 years of age.

Starting Point Neighbourhood House

The Starting Point Neighbourhood House is run by the community, for the community and we offer something for everyone.

Counselling Service

A free, not-for-profit counselling service for people in Northern Tasmania who have experienced complex early childhood trauma and sexual assault, as well as those people who care for and support them.

Girl Guides

We enable girls and young women to grow into confident, self-respecting, responsible community members.

Child Care Finder

Child Care Finder helps you find Early learning and child care services including centre based day care, family day care, and outside school hours care. You can also find preschools and kindergartens.

Settlement Engagement Transition Support (SETS)

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is currently offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

As a newly-arrived migrant or refugee, the individually-tailored support available with CatholicCare's SETS program can help you settle into your new life. CatholicCare will support you to improve your independence, well-being and social connections.

Foster Carer Support

Support and assistance for foster carers, kinship carers and people interested in becoming carers.

Children’s Week

Children’s Week is a celebration of children, and what better way to do that than have a whole week packed full of fun events especially designed for children and families to enjoy

My Community

My Community offers you learning and leisure opportunities.

COVID-19 Easy English Resources

A series of COVID-19 resources written in Easy English for people who have limited literacy.

Coronavirus – Government Support for Individuals and Households

As part of the economic response to Corona virus, the Australian Government is providing financial assistance to Australians. This assistance includes income support payments, payments to support households and temporary early releases of superannuation.

Loaves and Fishes

Providing free food and grocery items delivered by Loaves and Fishes Tasmania. A fresh delivery arrives every second Friday. Call the House for details.

Inside Out 4 Kids

** COVID-19 Update - face to face program has been suspended. A new Facebook page has been created.**

Inside Out 4 Kids is a series of programs to support children and their families experiencing trauma, grief, loss and/or anxiety. The focus is on providing a safe and positive environment for healing and building resilience.

Huon Domestic Violence Service

**COVID-19 Update - our service hasn't changed apart from not being able to meet clients face to face. Contact us for support**

We provide a free and confidential service to anyone affected by family violence in the Huon Valley.

Burnie Child and Family Centre

The Burnie Child and Family Centre supports the health and well-being, education and care of Tasmania's children (pre-birth - 5 years)

Loaves and Fishes

**COVID-19 Update - Please knock, wash your hands and pop on a pair of gloves, one person/couple at a time.
We work with Loaves and Fishes to provide food.

Pregnancy Support

For women, men & families experiencing distress or difficulties as a result of pregnancy or pregnancy loss.

Parenting Education

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is currently being offered online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

Parenting children at any age has its challenges. CatholicCare's parenting groups offer you plenty of tips and strategies that can make parenting easier for everyone.

B4 Early Years Coalition

The B4 Early Years Coalition drives community action to achieve better outcomes for young children and their families.

Youth Mental Health

We deliver mental health support services across Tasmania.

Family Mental Health Support Service: Early Intervention for Children

** COVID-19 Update - This service is offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **
This family-centred CatholicCare program delivers early intervention support for families with children and young people who are showing signs of, or are at risk of, developing a mental illness.

LGBTI Liaison Officers

The LGBTI Liaison Officers mission is to contribute to the creation of mutual trust between police and LGBTI people so they have increased confidence in police through the provision of a fair and equitable policing service.

Video Visits

Supporting families of prisoners.

Child Health Centres

Child Health and Parenting Service provides opportunities for new families to network with other services within the community.

24 Hour Parenting Line

The Parent Line is available at any time to assist parents, of children 0-5 years, with stressful parenting issues or concerns.

Autism Support

We are committed to improving the lives of adults and children on the autism spectrum, their families, and carers; and to improve community awareness, acceptance, and understanding of autism.

Breast Cancer Support

We fund game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public.

Local Government Services

Meander Valley Council provides local government services and community information.

Hope Discovery Playgroup

**COVID-19 Update - discovery playground is currently on break**
We offer a friendly and clean space for children to explore a variety toys, games and activities as their parents connect over a cuppa.

Services and Facilities

At West Winds we aim to provide a range of support and services for the south Channel community.

Free Young People Support

We can help if you have any worries, do not feel well, not sleeping enough, are feeling stressed, sad, drinking or smoking too much and anything that does not feel right!

Polliwog Playgroup

A community playgroup for birth to age 5 that operates on a Wednesday and Friday morning. Feel free to just come along or ring us for more info.

Hope Youth

**COVID-19 Update - we are providing all information and links to online programs and connection points, also check our Hope Youth Facebook page **
Hope Youth is for grades 6-11.

Government Discounts and Concessions

The Tasmanian Government offers a wide range of discounts and concessions on the cost of government services. The discounts and concessions aim to achieve a balance in the standard of living and access to essential services for all members of the Tasmanian community.

Cancer Support for 12-25 year olds and support for Parents

**COVID-19 Update: Right now our offices are closed but you can still reach us over the phone 03 6200 5551 or online 24/7. Click for details**

CanTeen supports young people when cancer turns their world upside down and helps them cope with the physical, emotional and practical impact of living with cancer.

Bereavement Counselling and Support

**COVID-19 Update - we are only offering phone support at this time**
Supporting you on your journey after the death of a child.

Deviot Community Association

Our purpose is to develop a vibrant community in the Deviot area and to maintain and improve the Deviot Hall and Tennis Court.

Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre

The Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre provides a range of health and community services.

Counselling After Separation

For people who have separated or are in the process of separating from a partner.

Scouts

Scouts provides young people aged from 5 to 26 with fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure.

Child Protection

We're Australia's first secular for purpose organisation to focus entirely on the prevention of child abuse and neglect before it starts.

Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY)

HIPPY is a two-year, home-based, early learning and parenting program for families with young children.

Reconnect

** COVID-19 Update - For the safety of our clients, staff and community, we are no longer delivering services face to face but have shifted to phone and videoconference sessions. If you have an upcoming appointment you wish to discuss, or you’re in need of support, you can contact us on 1300 364 277 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm or you can send an email enquiry to admin@reltas.com.au **

Reconnect is a confidential service in the greater Launceston area for youth aged 12 to 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and for their families.

Kids parenting support

If you’re a new parent or have a child under the age of twelve in East Devonport, Railton, Kentish and Sheffield, the KIDS program can provide parenting support and experience to you in your own home.

DV-aware

DV-aware is a free two-hour awareness session that raises public awareness around the issue of domestic and family violence.

University Psychology Clinic (UPC)

Provisionally registered psychologists provide assessment and evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults and older adults, under the supervision of highly experienced clinical supervisors.

Red Cross Shops

Red Cross Shops are a treasure trove of pre-loved, new and vintage clothing, homewares and accessories for the fashion conscious and budget shopper alike.

Child Therapy Services

Therakids provides occupational therapy and play therapy services to children, families, and schools in the Huon Valley and Kingborough.

Dyslexia Support and Advocacy

Square Pegs aims to improve recognition, understanding and action for children with dyslexia, so that all children can enjoy learning and reach their potential.

Vinnie’s Van – (Soup Van)

Vinnies Van provides soup, sandwiches, hot drinks, fruit, friendship, referral and support.

Jobseeker Payment

Financial help if you’re between 22 and Age Pension age and looking for work. It’s also for when you’re sick or injured and can’t do your usual work or study for a short time.

Safe Choices

The Safe Choices program is focused on the improved safety of women, children and other Tasmanian community members, through the raising of community awareness around the issues of Family Violence.

Tassie Mums

**COVID-19 Update - Tassie Mums is currently closed and unable to accept donations from the public.
Tassie Mums is still able to accept orders from social and charitable organisations.**

Tassie Mums is a not for profit volunteer based group that is passionate about providing essential items to babies and children in need.

Youth Programs

Impact Communities works with community organisations, groups, individuals and families so they are equipped and supported to realise their potential and achieve their goals.

Early Support for Parents

Early Support for Parents (ESP) offers an outreach visiting service to your home or within the community. Supporting families throughout Southern Tasmania to identify and develop strengths within the family.

Redress Support Services

** COVID-19 Update - For the safety of our clients, staff and community, we are no longer delivering services face to face but have shifted to phone and videoconference sessions. If you have an upcoming appointment you wish to discuss, or you’re in need of support, you can contact us on 1300 364 277 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm or you can send an email enquiry to admin@reltas.com.au **

Relationships Australia Tasmania offers this service to support people to engage with the National Redress Scheme.

eSafety Women

The eSafetyWomen resources aim to help women manage technology risks and abuse by giving women the tools they need to be confident when online.

Volunteer Family Connect

Linking a family in need with a trained volunteer to support parents in raising children in happy, safe and loving environments.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Our Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program offers family support, advocacy, information and referral services to grandparent and kinship families.

Play for Change

Using therapeutic play, we work with children up to 12 years old and their families to address significant behavioural issues and reduce the incidence and impact of mental health.

Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation

**Due to the COVID-19, we are adjusting our practices to minimise the impact of the virus to our elderly and our vulnerable consumers within our community. Click to see further details **

Young Mum Support

Babymum Australia walks alongside first time mums under the age of 21. We offer a variety of supports including education support, outreach and access to our programs including social groups and children's activity groups.

Pathway Home

Pathway Home provides assistance and support to help children and young people return to their family home.

City Kitchen

**COVID-19 Update - City kitchen is open and continues to provide meals from our location at the Burnie Baptist Church 57 Mount St, Burnie.

Multicultural Service Programs (MSP)

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

CatholicCare's MSP program provides support to people from multicultural backgrounds across Tasmania to develop a sense of belonging and participate confidently in society.

Service Tasmania

Government services portal for Tasmanians including Commonwealth, State and Local Government services.

Wetaway Program

Wetaway is a program offered by the Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) to provide help for bedwetting children/ young people when they see the wetting as a problem.

Bridgewater Community Centre

**COVID-19 Update - we are still open - The Jordon River Service (JRS) makes a difference by providing a safe place, with opportunities for people to grow and share their skills and knowledge.

Rural Outreach Support

Uniting provides case-managed support to families with a strong focus on creating referral pathways and linkages to local resources and services in isolated areas.

Sexual Assault Support

Laurel House provides therapeutic services and support for women, men and children who have been affected by sexual abuse or assault.

We Eat Local App

Eat Well Tasmania has launched a new app in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Counselling, information and support to women, men and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted. 24 hour crisis line.

Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children

We provide information, advice and referral options to Grandparents and other relatives who have recently taken up the role of primary carers of their Grandchildren or related children.

Crisis Accommodation

We provide short term crisis accommodation for women.

Child and Family Centre

A welcoming place for Derwent Valley children aged birth to five years and their families to grow, play and learn together.

Salvo’s Stores

**COVID-Update - A number of our shops are re-opening across Tasmania.

Support for Children with Disability

The Association for Children with Disability (Tas) or ACD as we are widely known, is a not for profit family organisation that provides information, case coordination, advocacy, training and education and parent and carer support for Tasmanian families of people with disability.

Supporting Children of Offenders

We provide a range of services to support children of offenders.

Equipment and Resources Grants

We support kids to gain mobility, to get out and about in the community, to communicate, achieve independence and increase their self-esteem. We make sure the kids who miss out, can always join in.

Staying safe online during COVID-19

Whether through choice, necessity or clear direction, an increasing number of people are staying home as COVID-19, a new strain of coronavirus, sweeps the globe. It’s a worrying time, with implications for personal wellbeing right through to international stability.

We are adding new content every day to help you stay safe online.

Parenting Separately (Parenting Orders Program)

Information, support and education for separated parents – encouraging positive co-parenting that enables children to develop sustainable parental relationships.

Relationship abuse of an intimate nature (RAIN)

RAIN provides counselling, support and advocacy for people who have or are experiencing relationship violence

Enjoy Church

We store fresh food at the church for other non for profit groups and also for people with a short-term or crisis need of food.

Early Childhood Intervention Service

We support children with a disability or developmental delay from birth to school entry, and their families.

Integrated Family Support Service

Together we improve the wellbeing and safety of children, young people and families. If you or someone you know would like support to improve parenting skills, or build positive family relationships, IFSS can help.

LGBTIQ+ Specialist Services

**COVID-19 update: The office is now open for drop-in & limited face-to-face appointments available. Individual and group support services are still available via phone or online.**
Working It Out provides education and training, free and confidential counselling, individual & group support for people negotiating their sexuality, gender identity or intersex status.

Hippy – Home interaction program for parents and youngsters

Supporting you to be your child’s first teacher at home before they start school.

Emergency Food Assistance

** COVID-19 Update - Our office is now open again Monday to Friday.** We run an emergency food assistance program at Door of Hope.

Youth Tutor Program

Do you need help with homework or school assignments for high school, college and university? If you are a multicultural student attending secondary school or college you are eligible for this program.

Child Abuse Support

Motorcyclists Advocating Child Empowerment (MACE) is a social motorcycle club which exists to empower children who have suffered from trauma and any form of child abuse.

Family Support Services

Integrated Family Support Services (IFSS) provides outreach support for eligible families with children aged 0 -18 years old.

Launching into Learning

Launching into Learning is a free program where you and your child can get to know your local school, Child and Family Centre and other families.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support

Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support provides leading support and exceptional care for families who experience the loss of their baby.

Integrated Family Support Services

** COVID-19 Update: Our services are still available, just differently - call 6423 6635 to get more information.**

YFCC’s Family Support Services team aims to promote the safety, stability and wellbeing of children, young people and their families.

Breastfeeding Helpline

We provide reassurance and give you knowledge about how breastfeeding works and help in overcoming common hurdles.

Derwent Valley PCYC

We provide a safe environment for youth and the community to participate in a range of social and recreational activities at affordable prices.

Targeted Youth Support Service

The Targeted Youth Support Service is a holistic intervention service offering intensive case management and therapeutic interventions for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to prevent notification or escalation into statutory services, e.g. child safety services or the youth justice system.

Activities

Card games, craft days, bingo, exercise classes, day outings, organised holidays off Island, health promotion and education sessions, eating with friends, secret men's business

Healthy Kids Information

Giving children a healthy start sets them up for life! Here you will find key information about eating and physical activity for raising healthy Tasmanian kids.

School Counselling

** COVID-19 Update - This service is currently offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **
This professional, child-centred counselling service is available in schools. It gives children the opportunity to talk over any issues or challenges they might be having in their lives.

Op Shops

Proceeds from our Op Shops support the work of HCM, helping those in our community who need it most.

School Chaplaincy

Pastoral care to support the emotional well being of children at schools in southern Tasmania.

Geeveston Community Centre

The Geeveston Community Centre runs a wide range of programs, courses and services to the local community.

Online Mental Health Support for Young People

ReachOut is Australia's leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.

Chigwell House

Chigwell House in Berriedale provides events, services, information and programs for families and children, young people, and members of the broader Chigwell and Berriedale communities.

Metro Tasmania COVID-19 Safe Travel

At Metro Tasmania we’re responding to COVID-19 under the guidance of the Tasmanian Government (Department of Health). The health and safety of passengers and staff is our highest priority.

Youth Beat

**COVID-19 Update - we are now offering individual case management support to young people that may need additional assistance at this time. If you are a young person, or know of a young person, in need of support please contact us.**
Youth Beat offers a wide range of services/support to young people, identifying/addressing anti-social behaviour, drug/alcohol misuse/abuse, referral and intervention for young people in crisis and assistance with accessing additional services and social support networks.

Multiple Birth Support

The Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association provides "Support from those who know" to multiple birth families.

The Haven Parenting Rooms

Your haven in the city. Change your baby's nappy, let your toddler play, have a cuppa and much more.

Housing Peak Body

We work to ensure that low-income and disadvantaged people in Tasmania have access to housing that is affordable, safe, secure and appropriate to their needs.

Training

The SASS training team offers a range of primary prevention training programs and workshops, for children, adolescents, and adults.

Risdon Bus

**COVID-19 - this service is up and running again. Please look at our facebook page and visit our website for up to date information.**
We provide free transportation to families and friends of current prisoners for the purpose of helping them stay connected with the families and friends.

Family Based Foster Care

Through no fault of their own, some children are unable to live with their parents. But they still need a home. Foster Care provides a loving home to children and young people who have suffered abuse and neglect, and who are unable to remain safely at home.

Joined Up Services

Joined Up Services is an outreach case management program which provides intensive support to clients and families who are experiencing complex needs, and who are currently engaged with multiple services.

TEMCARE

TEMCARE provides temporary care for children of families needing support.

Safe from Violence Website

Supporting our community to be free from family and sexual violence

Supporting Children After Separation

** COVID-19 Update - For the safety of our clients, staff and community, we are no longer delivering services face to face but have shifted to phone and videoconference sessions. If you have an upcoming appointment you wish to discuss, or you’re in need of support, you can contact us on 1300 364 277 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm or you can send an email enquiry to admin@reltas.com.au **

The Supporting Children After Separation (SCAS) program provides a safe space for children to express, explore and understand their thoughts and feelings about their parent’s separation.

First Aid

Learn first aid and mental health first aid through a nationally recognised Red Cross course near you, and shop first aid kit supplies, so you're always prepared.

ParentsNext

ParentsNext helps eligible parents to plan and prepare for employment by the time their children go to school.

Eating Disorder Helpline

The Butterfly Foundation represents all people affected by eating disorders and negative body image including those experiencing the illness, their family and their friends. Our specialist counsellors offer free information, screened referrals and brief counselling.

The Butterfly National Helpline ED HOPE is Australia’s national support service for eating disorders and body image issues.

Hospital Accommodation

A 'home away from home' for patients and families of patients attending the Launceston General Hospital.

Child and Family Centre

Tagari lia Child and Family Centre is a safe place where families with children aged zero to five years can go to play and learn whilst also accessing health and family support services.

Government complaints

We act in the public interest to resolve complaints and improve the standard of Tasmanian public administration.

Family Violence Counselling And Support Service (FVCSS)

** COVID-19 Update - we are available and offer information, counselling and support. This service operates from 9am to midnights weekdays and 4pm to midnight weekends and public holidays. You can reach FVCSS on 1800 608 122. **

The Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) is a statewide service that provides information, counselling, advocacy and support to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

School Canteen Health

We facilitate the provision of a nutritious and healthy food service in Tasmanian school canteens.

Playgroup at Home Tasmania

**COVID-19 Update - Playgroup at Home Tasmania has been set up to support all our Tasmania Playgroup families during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
The closed Facebook group is designed to look after each other, share ideas and activities and help each other create all the fun of playgroup in our own homes.