Lifeline Tasmania, StandBy – Support After Suicide

**COVID-19 Update - we are here contactable via phone 24 hours/7 days**

Lifeline Tasmania's StandBy – Support After Suicide is a community-based suicide postvention program, providing a coordinated response of support and assistance for people who have been exposed to, or bereaved through suicide. You can phone StandBy 24/7 on 0400 183 490.

Student Assistance Scheme (STAS)

When your child goes to a Tasmanian Government school you will find that there are costs that you will need to pay. If you are eligible, there are a number of financial assistance schemes available to assist you to cover costs, such as the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS).

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.

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.

Early Childhood Intervention Service

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

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.

Women United in Working for Peace

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is an international non-profit anti-war and peace-building organization.

Emergency Assistance

** COVID-19 Update - Phone appointments only. Food or voucher drop off to 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.

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.

Quitline

Calling Quitline can double your chances of successfully quitting smoking. Call or email us for free information and support.

Status Resolution Support Services

** 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. **

A support service to assist people who are seeking to resolve their immigration status with the Department of Home Affairs.

Public Transport

**COVID-19 Update - Travel will be free until Sunday 31 May to give people time to get a free Greencard.
Starting 14 April, you will need to board your bus using the rear door instead of the front door.
If you require low floor access, you will still be able to use the front door, just ask your driver.