Young People

Young Women’s Crisis Accommodation

Karinya provides short term crisis accommodation to young women aged 13 to 20 years.

Karinya also provides accommodation and support to young parents/pregnant teens between 16-19 through it's Young Mums 'n' Bubs program.

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.

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.

Saver Plus Program

The Smith Family Saver Plus is a 10 month financial education and matched savings program (up to $500) that assists families to gain financial skills, establish a savings goal and develop long term savings habits.

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.

Trouble Smiths

We are a youth social enterprise, specialising in personal growth, work experience and making. When you purchase from us, our team gets the chance to practice their work skills.

Starting Point Neighbourhood House

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

LGBTIQ+ Support Groups

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.

School Chaplaincy

A child is not immune to the emotional fatigue that occurs with the challenging times of life. Hobart City Mission’s School Chaplaincy Program is there to provide support to help the child’s emotional wellbeing.

Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre

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

Derwent Valley Youth Future Action Team (D’FAT)

Derwent Valley Council youth advisory group - we aim to empower young people to become respected and engaged members of the community

Supporting Children of Offenders

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