Beyond Blue (Youth)
Beyond Blue is working to reduce the impact of depression and anxiety in the community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help and support recovery, management and resilience.
PO Box 6100, Hawthorn West Vic 3122 Ph: 03 9810 6100 Fax: 03 9810 6111 Freecall: 1300 224 636 Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
Butterfly Foundation
The Butterfly Foundation is dedicated to bringing about change to the culture, policy and practice in the prevention, treatment and support of those affected by eating disorders and negative body image. PO Box 453, Malvern Vic 3144 Ph: 03 9822 5771 Fax: 03 9822 5776 Freecall: 1800 334 673 Email: info@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au Website: thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre North
Young Carers Respite Program – specific funding to provide respite for carers up to the age of 25 years who are at risk of leaving school or study prematurely due to their caring role and responsibility. They also offer information and respite for other young carers who are not currently studying. There is an outreach service available. 22 Earl Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6334 8776 Free Call: 1800 059 059 Fax: 6331 4395
Headspace Headspace offer young people aged 12 - 24 years a flexible and confidential service including information, education, support, referral, and counselling on issues such as:
Options are available for working one on one or in groups depending on the young person's personal choice. Consultation by appointment, drop in consultation depending on availability. Referrals are not necessary. Services provided by the Youth Health Team are free. There is a $3.00 fee for pregnancy testing. Headspace is open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00
Corner of Wellington and Brisbane Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6335 3100 Fax: 6335 3127 Email: headspace@cornerstoneyouthservices.com.au Website: www.headspace.org.au/northerntasmania Drug Education Network
The DEN has a wide range of resources on alcohol and other drugs for anyone who needs information. We can provide fact sheets, pamphlets, journals and brochures. We also lend education resources including books and videos. The DEN consults with young people to identify their needs, provide ongoing support for young people in developing their own harm reduction initiatives and we conduct peer leadership programs. The DEN offers a range of education programs, sporting programs and community programs, events, public information sessions and one on one information sessions. 72 Tamar Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6336 7950 Fax: 6334 4703 Website: www.den.org.au
Family Based Care Assoc (North) FBC (North) provides services to young people with disability and to young people who help care for a person with a disability e.g. sibling or parent. FBC run a number of programs:
22 Earl Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6331 8188 Family Planning Tas
Family Planning Tasmania promotes and enhances sexual well being for all Tasmanians. Free, confidential and inclusive clinic services provided by doctors, nurses and counsellors with special training in sexual health for:
FPT also offers community education, human relations support programs, professional training, advocacy and research and project work.
The Launceston Family Planning clinic is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pm. 269 Wellington Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6343 4566 Fax: 6343 6766 Website: www.fpt.asn.au
Kids Helpline is a free 24 hour counselling service for Australian kids and young people aged 5-25 years. GPO Box 2469, Brisbane Qld 4001 Ph: 07 3369 1588 Fax: 07 3367 1266 Freecall: 1800 551 800 Website: www.kidshelp.com.au
Life Line
Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention services. Launceston 7250 Ph: 6224 3450 Mob: 0409 402 304 Freecall: 13 11 14 Website: www.lifeline.org.au Email: info.south@lifelinetasmania.org.au
Move well, Eat well
Move Well Eat Well is working to promote healthy eating and physical activity as a normal and positive part of every child's day. 25 Argyle Street, Hobart 7000 Ph: 03 6222 7387 Email: movewelleatwell@ dhhs.tas.gov.au Website: www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/mwew
Oakrise – Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Oakrise offers individual and family assessments and education, counselling and group work for a range of issues: Severe anxiety/stress, phobias, compulsive behaviours, obsessional thoughts, eating disorders, depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, assessments, skills – building and coping skills, and consultation, support and education for other professionals. 3 Kelman Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6336 2867 Fax: 6336 2886
Reach
Reach’s purpose is to create safe and supportive spaces where teenagers can connect and share stories honestly; spaces where they can experience belonging, discover their strengths and build their self-efficacy and resilience. 152-156 Wellington Street, Collingwood Vic 3066 Ph: 03 9412 0900 Email: info@reach.org.au Website: www.reach.org.au
Sexual Health North
Sexual Health North offer clinical services, counselling and health promotion in relation to sexual health checks and a range of other health services. Low cost vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B are available. Safer sex supplies can be purchased. Sexual Health Service Tasmania works with individuals, couples, families and communities where appropriate. Appointments in the Launceston office can be made by phoning the number below. Sexual Health North is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm. 42 Canning Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6336 2216 Fax: 6331 3454 Freecall: 1800 675 859
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Studentworks offer vocational education and training in the following trade related areas for students in the 14 to 16 age group, who require an intensive, practical learning environment: Retail, Hospitality, Warehousing, Engineering, Furnishing Outreach service available to the West Tamar area. 199 George Town Road, Rocherlea 7248 Ph: 6326 4514 Fax: 6326 3877 Website: www.studentworks.com.au
TAFE Tasmanian
Over 450 courses offered. Full-time, part-time and on-line distant courses available. 93 Patterson Street & 10-16 Wellington Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 1300 655 307 Website: www.tastafe.tas.edu.au
A range of courses available from sewing, public speaking, jewellery making, computers and budgeting. Visit the website or phone for a course booklet. New courses are advertised on the website and through the newspaper. Limited outreach courses available to the West Tamar. 51 York Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6336 2802 Fax: 6331 4113 Website: www.adulteducation.tas.gov.au
National Joblink
Youth Pathways offers one-on-one assistance to help students work out their strengths, goals and barriers. It offers individual support and guidance to help overcome barriers, support to help achieve goals and other services aimed at making students better equipped to successfully get through school to further education, training or employment. Outreach service available to the West Tamar area
NJL is a nationally recognised training organisation that provides training to young people undertaking traineeships, young people who wish to attain pre-employment learning and who are currently working.
189 Charles Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6334 4966 Fax: 6334 5037 Freecall: 1300 136 496 Website: www.njl.org.au
EMPLOYMENT
JobNet Tasmania offers traineeships and apprenticeships in a range of industries. Phone today to register and submit resume for any possible positions. 4 Willis Street, Launceston 7250 PO Box 570, Mowbray 7248 Ph: 6331 4833 Fax: 6334 3540 Website: www.jobnet.org.au
189 Charles Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6334 4966 Fax: 6334 5037 Freecall: 1300 136 496 Website: ww.njl.org.au
Salvation Army Employment Plus
Salvation Army Employment Plus offers young people access to job search facilities, job matching and placement services, access to current job vacancies, job search training including resume and application letter writing at their Launceston offices. 1st Floor 102 Cameron Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6323 0300 Fax: 6323 0325 Email: Launceston_eplus@aep.salvationarmy.org
YOUTH SERVICES (General)
Financial counselling offers one-on-one confidential counselling to assist with debt crisis situations, negotiating with creditors, advocating on behalf of clients, referral to other suitable programs offering relevant support or assistance. We can also offer community education sessions to cover, for example, budgeting, financial literacy, money management etc. Other youth services available as well including accommodation, employment and counselling Outreach service available. Financial Counselling Service 122 Elizabeth Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6334 6060 Fax: 6334 3703 Freecall: 1800 243 232 Website: www.anglicare-tas.org.au
Beaconsfield House
Offer a range of activities and courses for young people. Also offer child care services. 92 Weld Street, Beaconsfield 7270 Ph: 6383 1110 Fax: 6383 1791 Email: beacy.h@bigpond.net.au
Centrelink
Centrelink offer a range of services including employment, counselling, and a range of payments including, austudy, rental assistance, career choices and pathways. Outreach service is available. 8 Boland Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 131021 Freecall 1800 050 004 Website: www.centrelink.gov.au
Foundation for Young Australians
PO Box 396, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6323 3102 Website: www.fya.org.au.
The Loft @ Beaconsfield is open every Wednesday from 3.00-5.30pm for all West Tamar residents aged 10-16. Come and join us for fun games, sports, 8-ball, art, cooking or just to hang out! Best of all it's free if you live in the West Tamar area! New activities every week! For more information contact Stewart. Beaconsfield Community Centre 92 Weld Street, Beaconsfield 7270 Ph: 6383 1365 Mob: 0437 789 103 Email: andrew.beeston@wtc.tas.gov.au
Mummies and Munchkins @ Tresca
Mummies and Munchkins is a playgroup/support group for young parents under the age of 25. Get to know other parents of a similar age. Free tea, coffee and lunch are supplied along with craft activities. Previous activities include candle making, jewellery making, chocolate making, reflexology, baby massage and card reading. Every Monday from 11am to 2pm at Tresca, transport available. Tresca Community Centre Main Road, Exeter 7275 Ph: 63944231 Email: mummiesandmunchkins@hotmail.com
Office of Children and Youth Affairs - Linkzone
Linkzone is a youth web portal where young people can go and easily access a range of information through other, already established, advisory and information web sites. It concentrates on Tasmanian sites and services for young people but also includes other Australian and International sites. Where possible, Linkzone aims to provide young people with links to services in their local area. The site covers topics such as health and well being, legal information, money, relationships, entertainment, sport and recreation, accommodation, education, employment and transport. PO Box 123, Hobart 7001 Ph: 6232 7133 Fax: 6233 7695 Website: www.linkzone.tas.gov.au Email: cdd@dpac.tas.gov.au
Rumpus Youth Centre at Legana
Rumpus Youth Centre @ Legana is open every Tuesday from 3.30-5.30 for all West Tamar residents aged 10-16. Come and join us for fun games, sports, 8-ball, art, cooking or just to hang out. Best of all it's free if you live in the West Tamar area! New activities every week. For more information contact Stewart. Memorial Hall Corner Fulton & Bulman Streets, Legana Tas 7277 Ph: 6323 9200 Mob: 0437 789 103 Email: andrew.beeston@wtc.tas.gov.au
Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania
62 York Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6331 6154 Fax: 6334 4386 Website: www.ruralyouth.com.au Email: admin@ruralyouth.com.au
TYCC is a committee of young people that exists to act, consult and inform on youth issues. Young people in the West Tamar area are eligible for membership of this state wide body. 45 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart 7004 Ph: 63223 5511 Fax: 6223 2255
Whitelion Inc
Whitelion offers mentoring, supported employment programs, exposure to role models, inclusion in activities and workshops for young people involved or at risk of involvement with the Youth Justice System. Outreach service available to the West Tamar area. 34 Paterson Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6331 2900 Fax: 6331 3900 Website: www.whitelion.asn.au
Youth Network of Tasmania
YNOT is the peak body for the youth sector in Tasmania. It ensures that young people and service providers are involved in identifying and responding to youth issues. It also advises government on these issues. 236 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay 7005 Ph: 6223 5511 Mob: 0458 235 511 Fax: 6223 2255 Website: www.ynot.org.au Email: admin@ynot.org.au
Youth on Paterson
Pilgrim Church 38 Paterson Street, Launceston 7250 Ph: 6331 8466 Website: www.pilgrimlaunceston.org.au Email: pilgrim@tassie.net.au
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