Housing

Assistance with Care and Housing

Housing Assistance, Other Services for Older Tasmanians, Practical Assistance,

Rent Assistance

Rent Assistance is a regular extra payment if you pay rent and get certain payments from us.

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

Tenant Legal Support

**COVID-19 Update - No face-to-face services. Providing support via phone. Also have FAQ's relating to temporary changes to the Residential Tenancy Act.
The Tenants’ Union of Tasmania is a specialist Community Legal Centre for residential tenants.

Aboriginal Housing Services

Aboriginal Housing Services Tasmania (AHST) provides secure, appropriate and affordable rental housing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Tasmania.

Girls gotta know

Legal advice for young women

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.

Home Maintenance and Minor Modifications

Community Care Tasmania can assist you with minor general repairs and care of your house, yard or garden.

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.