Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare is a not-for-profit organisation that provides aged care, gamblers help, financial counselling, acquired injury, housing and other 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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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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Housing essential for mental health

Governments can improve the mental health of Tasmanians through major investment in affordable housing, says Anglicare Tasmania and the Mental Health Council of Tasmania. This Homelessness Week, the organisations described the life-changing importance of supported accommodation for people who live with mental health conditions. Read full story

Meaningful and practical support

Anglicare Tasmania has had a heartwarming response from its parish partners to a Winter Appeal call-out. Their donations are making a huge difference for the people we work with across the State. Read full story

Reducing harm, together

Anglicare’s Needle and Syringe Program outlets are stocking a new form of Take Home Naloxone (THN), a free medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Find out more about overdose prevention in the lead-up to International Overdose Awareness Day (31 August). Read full story