Anglicare Tasmania submission to the State Budget 2022-23

Anglicare Tasmania welcomes the opportunity to participate in the community consultation process for the 2022-23 State Budget. Anglicare encourages the State Government to invest in resources, systems and services that will support Tasmanians to participate fully in shaping their own futures.

Anglicare Tasmania’s budget priorities have come from recent research and consultations with disadvantaged and vulnerable Tasmanians, and the Anglicare frontline team members who work with them. We believe the State Government can make sound investments in the Tasmanian people and strengthen Tasmanian communities by prioritising:

• older Tasmanians who live with hoarding and challenges maintaining a healthy home
• vulnerable children and youth, including those who are homeless and without access to a parent or guardian
• young Tasmanians experiencing abuse in relationships
• affordable housing that provides a secure and stable base for Tasmanian families to flourish
• increased support for people who need mental health services in the community
• increased support for people experiencing harm from alcohol or other drug use.