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 more
Urgent help needed for people with hoarding challenges
Tasmania continues to have a significant unmet need for tailored support services to assist people who have challenges with hoarding and maintaining a safe and healthy home. Anglicare has joined with Mental Health Family and Friends Tasmania to call for urgent funding. Meet Mental Health Family and Friends Tasmania client Anita (not her real name) as she explains her situation with a close family member. Read more
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 more
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 more
High demand for alcohol and other drug services
Anglicare Tasmania supports the call by the Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council (ATDC) for greater investment in local services for people seeking support related to alcohol and other drug (AOD) use.Read more
Leap into learning with HIPPY
Do you live in and around Launceston and care for a child who was born in 2021? Anglicare Tasmania is taking expressions of interest for next year's free, home-based program that will get them ready for the classroom. Read more
3 March is World Hearing Day
3 March is World Hearing Day. Healthy hearing is essential to maintaining quality of life. Read more
Launceston Basketball Association ‘gets into the game’
Basketball in Northern Tasmania is supporting the good health of young players by highlighting the risks of sports-betting. The Launceston Basketball Association (LBA) is the latest sign-up to the Get into the Game program run by Anglicare Tasmania.Read more
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