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Picture of a hand pressing on a naloxone pump used to reverse and overdose by opiods. On this page you can download a pdf flyer related to this.

Naloxone is saving lives

Supplies of free naloxone at Anglicare’s Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) are helping people to stay safe. Having this overdose reversal drug on hand is more important than ever, now that strong synthetic opioids such as nitazenes are likely available across Tasmania. Read more

‘Hep C’ clinics support a healthier community

Anglicare’s Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) outlets, co-located with its offices in Glenorchy, Burnie and Launceston, will host free hepatitis testing clinics this month, ahead of World Hepatitis Day. Read more
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Government’s gambling harm measures will fall short

The Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission Ministerial Direction (No.1) 2026 came into effect on 24 June 2026. Anglicare Tasmania is concerned that the new direction does not adequately address the impacts of gambling harm in our communities. Read more

Meeting needs this winter

A thoughtful response to Anglicare’s Winter Appeal is helping people meet their urgent needs. Read more

Hope in action

Pawan Aryal is a member of Anglicare’s Acquired Injury Support Services team. Earlier this year he received a Values in Action Award – the highest accolade for people who work with the organisation. Read more
Carers Support

Do you suspect elder abuse?

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is held each year on 15 June. There is support available for older Tasmanians and their families. Read more

Congratulations, Bridie

Each year Anglicare provides a scholarship to a social work student in their final year at the University of Tasmania. The 2026 winner is Bridie Bell Denman. Read more

Let’s keep everyone safe on our roads

For more than 25 years, Anglicare has provided statewide support services to Tasmanians who have acquired an injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Our team understands how life-changing a vehicle accident can be for a person and their loved ones. Read more

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