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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 more
SARC Housing Connect Front Door Snapshot June 2025
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Reframing addiction and putting an end to stigma
Forums hosted by Anglicare Tasmania in Devonport and Launceston earlier this month featured speakers who operate on the front line of addiction support. They threw out a challenge: to reframe the way we talk about addiction, and put an end to the stigma that is associated with it. Read more
Residential programs unlock people’s potential
Mental Health Week is drawing to a close. Anglicare runs two residential-based programs that provide Tasmanians the opportunity to re-build their mental health and get ready to transition back into the community. Read more
Appreciating the little things and celebrating success
Mental Health Week will be held around the State between 5-13 October, with the theme ‘Appreciate the little things’. Read more
Finding the small joys in the little things
Anglicare’s Community Services team in the North West held its third annual ‘Support the supporters’ event this month to recognise and celebrate the efforts of people who care for someone with an addiction. 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
