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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

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 more

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 more

Rental affordability plummeting: Tasmania’s State of Housing Dashboard

Tasmanians are being priced out of the private rental market with stock in short supply, new data shows. TasCOSS, in partnership with Anglicare Tasmania, have released two, new rental affordability indicators on the Tasmania’s State of Housing Dashboard, which highlight the challenges that persist in the private rental market. Read more
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A step in the right direction

Regulations introduced by the Australian Government in June provide a new legal framework for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) products. The intention is to reduce the risk of people being left worse off by using BNPL, but how effective will it be? Read more

Building a stronger future

Zayden Dare-Rainey is in his third year of studying social work at the University of Tasmania. He has been chosen by the University to receive the 2025 Anglicare Scholarship in Social Work. Read more

A starting point for healing

Over the past 12 months, Anglicare’s Supported Youth Program (SYP) has assisted 135 children and young people living in the State’s North and North West to take steps towards a brighter future. Read more
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Know where to turn if you suspect elder abuse

We've compiled a list of support services available for Tasmanians experiencing elder abuse, either themselves or someone they know, ahead of  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June. Read more

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