The new and improved FindHelpTAS has launched! FindHelpTAS is a free online directory of community services for all Tasmanians. You can find advice, counselling, support groups, food relief, local community activities and everything in between — online, over the phone or face-to-face. There are over 900 programs listed from more than 400 community service organisations. See [...]

Due to Covid-19 hitting Tasmania last year during the Tasmanian Youth Week, we had to postpone our Youth Week event in Devonport until December; we found that the layout of this worked extremely well. Our layout for the events in 2021 were a replica of this layout from the event in December 2020. Our guest speakers; [...]

Following their inaugural year in 2020, Youth, Family & Community Connections is excited to announce the Inspiring Youth Awards are returning in 2021. These awards offer the North West Tasmanian community a chance to recognise and celebrate both the achievements and contributions of young people. Nominations will be sought for a range of categories that seek [...]

Did you know Family Planning Tasmania (FPT) provides Pregnancy Support services? Family Planning Tasmania provides clients with supportive, non-directive, non-judgmental pregnancy counselling. Clients can discuss pregnancy options including becoming a parent, adoption and termination of pregnancy/abortion. Family Planning Tasmania can provide medication termination of pregnancy (MToP), and can assist with referral for surgical termination of pregnancy [...]

On Friday the 21st of May, YFCC’s Family Support Team held a movie and activities event at the Metro Cinemas in Burnie. Families enjoyed activities/craft and face painting in the foyer for up to an hour before the movie. Then our families comprising of parents and non-school age children watched the latest Peter Rabbit movie, ‘Peter [...]

On Thursday the 20th of May, YFCC’s Family Support Team and the Devonport City Council hosted ‘Family Night’ at the paranaple Centre. Families were provided a BBQ cooked by the Devonport Rotary Club and had activities to participate in including glitter tattoos, balloon artist, craft, giant jenga and connect four. At 6:30pm families moved to the [...]

The Transitional Accommodation Support Service (TASS) works with young people and young parents to maintain their existing accommodation and/or make a successful move into long term, safe, and affordable housing. We believe all young people have the right to safe and sustainable accommodation. Young people, aged 15-20 years, who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of [...]

Name: Penny Doran YFCC Service Area: Administration & Needle Syringe Program (NSP) Location: Devonport What you like about your role: The various characters that walk through the door each and every day. A bit about you: I’m originally from Brissie. Relocated to Tassie 7 years ago following my dreams to live in the country. I am [...]

The Crisis Accommodation Support Service in Devonport has had the pleasure of meeting some furry faces once a week, since December last year. Claire and her team at Delta Therapy Dogs have been gracious enough to visit our service for an hour and a half on a weekly basis, which has allowed our residents, and workers, [...]