News & media
Ignoring the evidence: an opinion piece by Chris Jones
Anglicare Tasmania CEO Chris Jones says the Tasmanian Government is choosing to ignore the evidence on reducing poker machine harm – and our community continues to pay a heavy price. Read more
Safe homes urgently needed in the North West
Ahead of the release of the State budget, Anglicare Tasmania CEO Chris Jones says investment in housing must be scaled up, and points to a chronic shortage of safe homes for those experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) in the North West. Read more
Hope for a healthier community
Anglicare Tasmania's Social Action and Research Centre has published a position paper that advocates for the decriminalisation of the possession and personal use of illicit drugs in Tasmania. Read more
A strategic response is required to protect Tasmanians from gambling harm
Anglicare calls on the Tasmanian Government to take a strategic approach to reducing the harm caused to the community by gambling. We think it’s important that 100% of the allocations from the Community Support Fund be used to address gambling harm in the communities where the need is greatest. Read more
