Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare is a not-for-profit organisation that provides aged care, acquired injury and community support services across Tasmania.

We also do research and advocate for changes to improve the lives of Tasmanians, through the work of our Social Action and Research Centre.

Our passionate team is committed to demonstrating the organisational values of Hope, Compassion, Justice and Respect.

We strive to achieve social justice and provide the opportunity for people in need to reach fullness in life.

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'The poker machine card. Simple as' Report

This report looks at the universal player card gambling system for poker machines, as recommended by the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission.

Drawing on the experiences of Anglicare Gamblers Help workers and clients, this report shows how the card will reduce the significant harm caused by poker machines.

The report explains:

  • How the card will work
  • How it will give all poker machine users greater control and better information
  • The four critical features needed for the card to be effective
  • Why Tasmania needs a poker machine card
  • How the card will benefit everyone in the Tasmanian community, whether or not they use poker machines
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Anglicare Tasmania's Social Action and Research Centre (SARC)

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The Social Action and Research Centre (SARC) carries out research and advocates for changes to improve the lives of Tasmanians.

SARC researchers use qualitative research centring on the lived experience of Tasmanians and quantitative research to demonstrate social trends.  Our research is grounded in the frontline experience of our aged care, acquired injury and community support services.

The results are freely shared with decision-makers including government.

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Poker machine reforms will protect Tasmanians’ mental health and save lives

The introduction of a universal poker machine card system will help to protect Tasmanians’ mental health and prevent gambling-related suicide. This election, Anglicare Tasmania is calling on all candidates to express their support for this important reform. Read full story
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Preventing harm, saving lives

The Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) is a successful public health initiative that reduces the transmission of blood-borne viruses in the community. NSP outlets are funded by government and are delivered by Anglicare in Hobart, Glenorchy and Burnie. Read full story

The right field

Georgie Jones is in her final year of studying social work at the University of Tasmania. She has been chosen by the University to receive the 2024 Anglicare Scholarship in Social Work. Read full story