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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Too many Tasmanians can’t afford a home at all

Anglicare’s latest Housing Connect Front Door Snapshot, released today, shows that people on the lowest incomes are experiencing the most severe impacts of Tasmania’s housing crisis. Read full story

Youth After-hours Diversion Service (YADS) expands

YADS supports young people who come to the attention of police in and around Hobart outside business hours. Read full story

Community spirit

Staying connected with others in your local community is an essential component of healthy ageing. Meet Graham, 99 of Lindisfarne. He has community spirit in spades. Read full story