Primary Health Tasmania

www.primaryhealthtas.com.au

Tasmanian Government

www.tas.gov.au

Advocacy Tasmania

The ATI team comprises members of the Board of Management, staff, volunteers and members who act separately and jointly to progress the interests of our clients at an individual and systems level. We work to promote and protect the rights and interests of our clients. We provide a free, State-wide, independent and confidential ‘Your Say’ advocacy service to older people, people with mental health issues, people with disabilities and people with drug and/or alcohol related problems, their carers and relatives. In addition, ATI takes a leadership role in advocating for systemic change on issues affecting our client groups. The Advocacy Tasmania service is free, confidential and State-wide. Visit the Advocacy Tasmania website

Alcohol and Drug Foundation

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation was established in 1959 to support the many post-war veterans who became dependent on alcohol as a way of coping with the trauma of war. An empathetic and humane approach has always been central to their work. From modest beginnings, the ADF continues to evolve. Trauma continues to be a major factor for individuals and communities who find themselves facing the challenge of alcohol and other drug use. To help overcome this, they are focussing on building safe, healthy, and resilient communities. They are proudly evidence-based, independent and funded by state and federal governments. They bring expert knowledge and research into the design and implementation of their programs. Their ongoing work aligns with the Australian National Drug Strategy that declares “efforts to promote social inclusion and resilient individuals, families and communities” are a key objective within the demand reduction pillar. The ADF reach millions of Australians through sporting clubs, educational institutions and communities, by supporting and informing drug and alcohol prevention programs, and through the provision of educational information. Vising the Alcohol and Drug Foundation website

Anglicare Tasmania

In response to the Christian faith, Anglicare strives to achieve social justice and provide the opportunity for people in need to reach fullness of life. We are guided in this mission by the values of compassion, hope, respect and justice. Our first service opened in 1983 to assist people struggling with debt and low income. Hope is more than wishing for a better future. At Anglicare, we see hope as a confident expectation of positive change. It’s the reason we persevere; as an organisation we respond to complex situations and issues, and deliver support that makes a genuine difference. Anglicare has been serving Tasmanians for 35 years. We’re here for the long-haul, devoted to this place and the people who live here. In the past year, our team has provided support to thousands of local people of all ages and postcodes, and worked for social justice in a range of areas including child welfare, poker machine reform and affordable housing. Visit the Anglicare Tasmania website

Bethlehem House

Over the years, the Bethlehem House has changed a lot to meet the needs of our disadvantaged community. We help a wide range of homeless men, many of whom have experienced problems with family and relationship breakdown, mental health issues, alcohol and substance abuse, and periods of unemployment and/or imprisonment. Bethlehem House continues to struggle with inadequate mainstream funding to meet the core operating costs, each year. The assistance of volunteers and the donations from generous Tasmanians continue to make all the difference. Thank you. Visit the Bethlehem House website

Cancer Council Tasmania

On average, over nine Tasmanians are diagnosed with cancer each day – making our work in Tasmania vital to the health of the community. Visit the Cancer Council Tasmania website

Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC)

With approximately 40 full and part-time workers and a team of volunteers, CHAC has implemented an important range of community and commercial services critical to the needs of health and wellbeing of the Australian Indigenous People/s of Circular Head. CHAC has become a valued contributor to the advancement of positive proactive attitudes that remain in the community. Visit the CHAC website

Launceston City Mission

City Mission seeks to provide assistance to all who have a physical, emotional, social or spiritual need, through a varied program of both social and evangelistic activities. The Mission works actively alongside churches and community groups to bring friendship, care and compassion to those who feel socially isolated.

The Missiondale Therapeutic Community is a 34 bed residential facility located on a 25-acre peaceful rural property in Evandale, Tasmania. The program is made up of four different stages, taking from 2-8 months to complete. Residents of all stages live together in shared accommodation (lounges, kitchens, bathrooms – but you will have your own bedroom) to support each other through the program.

Serenity House is a Sobering Up and Place of Safety facility located in Burnie, North West Tasmania. It is also a place for ‘time-out’, offering communal living under the support and supervision of trained staff. Counselling is available, along with referral to other agencies and follow-up when requested. Time-out is available for people from any part of the state where substance misuse is the primary presenting need for support.

Visit the City Mission website

Colony 47

Colony 47 is committed to creating positive change in our community by addressing the barriers to housing, education and employment that are faced by people in our community, and providing them with safe, fit for purpose and affordable housing and support networks. We are working to create transformative, positive and impactful change for young people, their friends, family and the community. We are committed to ensuring that nobody is left behind and that young people are supported to achieve their goals in life. We work to achieve tangible, positive change by working with young people and those at risk of homelessness, from the early intervention stage through to crisis support and everything in between. We are independent and support people from all walks of life. We work collaboratively with a range of other organisations to ensure that people are supported. Visit the Colony 47 website

Cornerstone Youth Services

They focus on health promotion, prevention, education, early intervention and developing help-seeking behaviours. Our services to the young people of Launceston include access to ‘no charge’ GP's, Youth Health Nurses, Drug & Alcohol, Social and Youth Workers and Allied Health.  They also provide individual and group support and activities; school programs; advocacy to access many other services to improve general or specific health and wellbeing. Visit the Cornerstone website

Drug Education Network

The Drug Education Network (DEN) is a non-government organisation funded to deliver a range of health promotion, prevention, and early intervention programs to reduce the harm associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use across Tasmania. They have a commitment to deliver services focused on community engagement and capacity building. DEN recognises socio-economic, cultural and gender factors influence usage and that disadvantage is often perpetuated through different system and service responses to different population groups. DEN works closely with communities and key stakeholders to identify and develop locally owned responses to concerns regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. Recognising that ATOD use and misuse affects individuals across the lifespan, DEN works from pre-birth to the senior years. Visit the Drug Education Network website

Holyoake

Holyoake was founded in 1975 in Western Australia when a small group of alcohol and drug dependent people were concerned about the quality and quantity of help available to individuals and their families with problems related to alcohol, drugs, gambling and other addictive behaviour. Holyoake has operated in Tasmania since 1988. Holyoake is a non-profit community based organisation. Holyoake is not affiliated with any religious, political or commercial organisation. All Holyoake programs are based on a harm minimisation model. Visit the Holyoake website

Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania

Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania (MHFFTas) is a statewide leader in the provision of mental health families and friends support. We aim to improve the quality of life for the one in five Tasmanian families, friends, carers and people living with mental health issues and mental illness. Mental health families and friends are people who provide unpaid physical, practical or emotional support to a family member, friends, neighbours or colleagues with mental ill health. Visit the MHFFTas website

Mission Australia

Mission Australia works with government to deliver a range of community and employment support services that help individuals and families to stay housed, access education and gain the skills, training and confidence to find employment. We also work alongside community and advocacy groups, other not-for-profit organisations and businesses across the nation to stand up for people in need across Australia. Visit the Mission Australia website

Pathways Tasmania

The Transformations Program brings people from a place of addiction to being able to positively participate back in their communities. They are a client-centred, medium-term, drug-free, residential therapeutic community. Provision of services operates within a structured, safe and supportive environment, which adopts an abstinence approach. Visit the Pathways Tasmania website

Pharmacy Guild of Tasmania

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is the national peak body representing community pharmacy. It seeks to serve the interests of its members and to support community pharmacy in its role delivering quality health outcomes for all Australians. The Guild is committed to supporting and maintaining the community pharmacy model as the most appropriate and efficient system of delivering medicines, medication management and related services to the Australian public. Over 5700 community pharmacies across Australia dispense over 300 million prescriptions annually. A major Guild activity at all levels is close liaison and negotiation with governments, manufacturers, wholesalers and other organisations in the health care delivery system.The Guild seeks to maintain community pharmacies as the most appropriate primary providers of health care to the community through optimum therapeutic use of drugs, drug management and related services. Visit the Pharmacy Guild of Tasmania website.

Relationships Australia Tasmania

This may be to do with a relationship, work, past trauma or other personal challenges. They aim to support people to transform their lives and their relationships in ways that matter to them. Their focus is on supporting people to achieve healthy relationships and positive lives. Their expert staff use evidence-based practices to meet people where they are on their road to change and recovery. They are proud to share the successes and stories of the people we serve along our path to ensuring all Tasmanians enjoy positive and respectful relationships. Visit the Relationships Australia Tasmania website

Richmond Fellowship Tasmania

Richmond Fellowship Tasmania is a locally operated Tasmanian not for profit organisation which has been supporting people facing mental health challenges and social disadvantage for over 30 years. We are an independent, non-government, non-religiously affiliated organisation that recognises you as a whole person not just your mental health diagnosis. Our vision is to ‘inspire a healthy community, where people are leaders in their own lives’ and our mission is to ‘deliver excellence through person centred, recovery and wellbeing services’. We strive to achieve this by promoting choice and control for all our consumers and deliver services that help them achieve their goals. Visit the Richmond Fellowship Tasmania website

Rural Alive and Well Tas. Inc. (RAW Tasmania)

They provide outreach support to rural Tasmania, as well as working with the community to undertake well-being initiatives. RAW’s outreach program is available 24/7, our outreach workers will come to you, or alternatively talk on the phone. They offer a friendly ear in a difficult time, and provide information, support and strategies to help, as well as linking you to relevant services that can assist. The service is free and confidential. Visit the RAW Tasmania website

Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre

It was incorporated as the Aboriginal Information Service in November 1973 and changed its name to Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) in August 1977, and officially to Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation in 2016, but still trading as the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre. TAC represents the political and community development aspirations of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and provides a wide range of services including community advocacy, aged care program, children’s services, counselling, legal services and a dental health program. Visit the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre website

Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases Inc. (TasCAHRD)

TasCAHRD is run by a Board of Management and is responsible for providing information, care, support and advocacy through programs such as the Nigel Mallett Housing Project and the Andrew Shaw Foundation. They provide access to a range of Tasmania services, and some on-site clinical and referral services. Red Thread (and TasCAHRD) are here to support anyone in the community who is, or may be, affected by HIV or hepatitis. Visit the TasCAHRD website

The Hobart Clinic

Our team of experienced Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Doctors, Nurses and Mental Health Professionals offer assessment and treatment at our two locations on both the Eastern Shore and City Centre. Visit the Hobart Clinic website

The Link Youth Health Service

The Link provides health services that are FREE for people aged between 12 and 25 years old. You will get confidential support in a safe and friendly environment. Visit the Link Youth Health Service website

The Salvation Army Tasmania

Across the country they are engaged with every demographic and every age group. They are active in the big cities, the country towns and even in rural communities. You’ll find them involved in national issues and you’ll also find them on the ground day and night, bringing hope wherever there is hardship or injustice. Visit the Salvation Army Tasmania website

Youth, Family & Community Connections Inc. (YFCC)

YFCC envisions a community where individuals and families have the opportunity to achieve their goals and to seek positive change. Their treatments are client centred, solution focussed, holistic (they look at all the social determinants of health), and focussed on improving health and social outcomes within a harm minimisation framework. Their understanding of complex needs demonstrates a unique service delivery that values integrity, diversity, initiative and collaboration. The range of models that we work from underpins these values because they are passionate about supporting youth and families & communities toward a better future.   Visit the YFCC website

Carers Tasmania

Carers provide unpaid care and support to someone with disability, mental ill health, a chronic or life limiting condition, alcohol or drug dependence or who are frail or aged.

Carers Tasmania is the peak body supporting the more than 80,000 carers in Tasmania through policy development, research and systemic advocacy.

Care2Serve

Care2Serve is the service delivery arm of Carers Tasmania which provides supports to carers living in Tasmania under the National Carer Gateway program.

Tasmanian Council of Social Service

Established in 1961. TasCOSS’s mission is twofold: To act as the peak body for the community sector in Tasmanian, and: To challenge and change the systems, behaviours and attitudes that create poverty, inequality and exclusion. Visit the TasCOSS website