Member & Community Calendar

The United Nations has designated 15 June World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). On this day each year, communities all over the globe take a stand against the abuse of older people.

COTA Tasmania’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day activities in 2021 include Walks Against Elder Abuse in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie, the Ageing My Way exhibition in Burnie, and the second free online event in the Walk the Talk Forum Series 2021, Driving Long-Term Change: Australia’s Response to Elder Abuse.

The walks are supported by each local councils, who provide a warming free morning tea after the events. 

To register, email lynm@cotatas.org.au or ring 6231 3265 by 10 June. Registrations are essential to ensure the events are COVID-safe and there are refreshments for all.

Find out more on when and where the walks will take place

Laurel House is seeking the services of a Team Manager to lead and coordinate the Laurel House sexual assault support service provision across the North and Northwest of Tasmania, including counselling, education, and the 24/7 support service.

Interested in this role?

Contact James Ower from Hays Recruitment at james.ower@hays.com.au, for more information and to obtain a copy of the position description. Information about the service is also available on www.laurelhouse.org.au

Applications close at 9.00am on Tuesday 15 of June.

Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) invite organisational decision-makers in the area of workforce to join ACSA's regional member forums to share thoughts, ideas and concerns around workforce challenges.

Topics on the workforce agenda include:

• What are the challenges in the region?
• What is the quality of training available in the region, and in the state?
• What are the gaps in the workforce?
• Plus anything else of importance you would like to raise on the topic of workforce.

Register your attendance by emailing tas-admin@acsa.asn.au

The Deakin University and the Obesity Policy Coalition are launching Australia's Food Environment Dashboard - a new tool for policy makers, advocacy groups, researchers and journalists.

The dashboard brings together the best available and most up-to-date data on all aspects of Australia's food environments including key indicators of the healthiness of our food supply, food labelling, food prices, food marketing, and government and food company policies. This will be an important online resource for policy makers and those working to improve the healthiness of food environments.

Find out more on the launch and to register

The 'Beyond Working with Children Checks — Safer Recruitment' is a two-hour virtual classroom training designed to help participants learn how to apply a child safety lens to each step of the screening and recruitment process.

Learning objectives

• Learn how to include child safe steps in the application process


• Gain an understanding of why robust child safe recruitment processes are necessary


• Learn key child safety indicators to include in position descriptions


• Build confidence in conducting quality reference checking and exploring red flags


• Understanding what screening strategies are available to ensure child safe recruitment


• Learn how to ask the right interviews questions and identify red flags

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

DV-alert is domestic violence response training, a free nationally accredited training program designed for health, allied health, education, childcare, and community support frontline workers. Trainings are delivered by Lifeline centres across Australia.

At the completion of the 2-day workshops participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency, CHCDFV001- Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic violence. Find out more.

These are the remaining workshop listings.

Date	Workshop Stream	Location	Enrol
17-18 June	Multicultural	Hobart	Enrol
21-June	Complex Forms of Violence*	Hobart	Enrol
29 - 30 June	Working with Women with Disability	Launceston	Enrol

Frontline workers play an essential role in recognising the signs and supporting those who may be experiencing, or have experienced, domestic and family violence. By equipping frontline workers with skills and knowledge about domestic violence, we can help shed light on an often hidden issue in our communities.

WIO’s highly regarded LGBTIQ+ inclusivity courses are now open to the public, featuring:

• Experienced and knowledgeable peer facilitators
• Face-to-face (Hobart) or online options
• Convenient times and locations
• Follow-up resources
• Online bookings and payment

2 or 3 hours course options available

Find out more and to register

Or email:  training@workingitout.org.au 

Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania and Primary Health Tasmania respectfully welcomes family members, friends and community members impacted by suicide bereavement to a half day support and connection workshop and lunch in nipaluna.

On the day, there will  be an opportunity to:

• connect with and receive support from others who have experienced suicide bereavement


• participate in 2 x workshops and lunch


• participate in a conversation going forward about the support needs of families and friends bereaved by suicide in Tasmania (optional)

If you need support during the event, a support team of professionals and people with lived experience will be available to chat throughout the day.

MHFFTas will support families and friends living in the South of Tasmania to attend this event.
For more information or to register, call 6228 7448 or email admin@mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au

Find out more and to register

Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service (TRLS) is hosting a cocktail party fundraiser to celebrate World Refugee Day.

$85 per ticket includes welcome drink on arrival, canapes and entertainment including DJs and live performances

$25 tickets are available for anyone from a refugee background.

Feel free to wear clothing representative of your cultural background or interests, or cocktail attire.

Find out more and to purchase tickets

Last year, Working It Out received some funding from the Pride Foundation and the Sidney Myer Fund to develop a training package for LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in the disability support sector in Tasmania.   We are writing to tell you about this training because you may be supporting people with disability.

According to recent research (Private Lives 3, 2020) of LGBTIQ+ people, almost 38.5% (4 in 10) have a disability, versus 17.7% of the general population in Australia.   It is a strong certainty that your staff will, at some stage, be supporting someone from the LGBTIQ+ community. This training will enable your staff (and your organisation), to be well informed and practice in accordance with Anti-Discrimination legislation in Tasmania.

We are excited to let you know that this training package is now available to people working with people with disability in Tasmania.    This training package enables your staff (and management) to learn how to be more LGBTIQ+ inclusive and put their knowledge into practice in their work. 

What is also great is, the training is FREE OF CHARGE.   

What does it entail?

It consists of an online training module which is then followed up by an interactive Zoom webinar to consolidate learning from the module and to allow an open discussion/question session to further reinforce their practice.  The online training module takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and can be done at any time of the day (or night).

How to register to attend:

Step 1:Register for webinar

Register for a Zoom webinar for one of these dates: Wed 23 Jun, 2021  (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) Mon 19 Jul, 2021 (6:30 – 8:30 pm) Mon 16 Aug, 2021 (2:00 – 4:00 pm) Wed 15 Sept, 2021 (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) Click here to register.

Step 2:Complete online training

Once you register for a webinar you will receive an email confirmation of your registration within 5 working days.  Approximately 2 weeks before the webinar you will receive a link to the online training module to enable you to complete this before you attend.   We have allowed 2 weeks so it gives you ample time to complete, but also it keeps it fresh in your mind when attending the webinar.

Upon completion of both the training module and attending a webinar you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for the training.

Business Tasmania is holding introduction to grant writing information sessions. Whether you’re new to grant writing, or you’ve applied for grants in the past, you'll gain a better understanding of the submission process from a Getting Grant Ready session.

Free sessions are scheduled across the state and will cover:

• the Tasmanian Government’s business grants writing handbook
• how to find grants you're eligible for
• what's involved in putting together an application
• how to make your application stand out.

Find out about time and locations here.

For more information call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au

Find out more here.

The LGBTIQ+ community volunteers are hosting a FREE Rainbow Pride Morning Tea. This is a social event for older people receiving CHSP (and others)! All are welcome at this event. You don’t have to be LGBTIQ+ to attend.

If you host a social group for older people, you are warmly encouraged to see if members of that group would like to attend this morning tea.

Find out more and to register

The COVID-19 Rent Relief Fund and COVID-19 Landlord Support Fund will now be extended until 30 June 2021.

For more information on the financial assistance available and how to access it, Tasmanians can visit the Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) website at www.cbos.tas.gov.au

Child Wise has you covered on all things child safeguarding in a way that's tailored to your specific needs, from conducting a child safeguarding review, to providing targeted training for your staff, board and volunteers.

Book and pay by June 30 and have our services delivered by 17 December, 2021.

Terms and conditions apply.

COTA works to advance the rights, interests and futures of Australians as we age. COTA are currently looking for interested people to assist in this work as members of the COTA Tasmania Policy Council for up to a three-year term.

The Policy Council aims to identify emerging policy issues impacting on older Tasmanians, make recommendations on proposed policy responses and ensure that policy is based on stakeholder input, research and engagement with older Tasmanians. 

Members are appointed by the COTA Tasmania Board.  If you would like more information or would like to submit an expression of interest, please contact Deb Lewis on 6231 3265 or by email debral@cotatas.org.au

YNOT (Youth Network of Tasmania) invite you to be a part of the founding team of the first Tasmanian Youth Sector Symposium by becoming an event sponsor.

The Tasmanian Youth Sector Symposium ‘Connect: Explore: Inspire’ will be held on 9 September 2021 at Blundstone Arena, Bellerive.

As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to showcase your position and thought leadership in the industry. For a copy of the sponsorship prospectus (limited sponsorship opportunities are available), please email ceo@ynot.org.au

Registrations for the Symposium are now open.

Find out more and to take advantage of the early bird rate registration.

For more information call 0427 466 189.

Come along to discover how to craft and deliver a pitch that will secure critical funding.

The Funding Network (TFN) has coached over 1,500 non-profit leaders in the art and science of storytelling. Whether you’re looking to engage new donors, deepen engagement with stakeholders, or inspire new audiences, these workshops will give you the confidence and skills to take your pitch to the next level.
These two-day sessions workshops are ideal for CEOs, fundraisers, marketing staff or board members.

Find out more and to register your expression of interest

Come along to discover how to craft and deliver a pitch that will secure critical funding.

The Funding Network (TFN) has coached over 1,500 non-profit leaders in the art and science of storytelling. Whether you’re looking to engage new donors, deepen engagement with stakeholders, or inspire new audiences, these workshops will give you the confidence and skills to take your pitch to the next level.
These two-day sessions workshops are ideal for CEOs, fundraisers, marketing staff or board members.

Find out more and to register your expression of interest

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

Come along to discover how to craft and deliver a pitch that will secure critical funding.

The Funding Network (TFN) has coached over 1,500 non-profit leaders in the art and science of storytelling. Whether you’re looking to engage new donors, deepen engagement with stakeholders, or inspire new audiences, these workshops will give you the confidence and skills to take your pitch to the next level.
These two-day sessions workshops are ideal for CEOs, fundraisers, marketing staff or board members.

Find out more and to register your expression of interest

Come along to discover how to craft and deliver a pitch that will secure critical funding.

The Funding Network (TFN) has coached over 1,500 non-profit leaders in the art and science of storytelling. Whether you’re looking to engage new donors, deepen engagement with stakeholders, or inspire new audiences, these workshops will give you the confidence and skills to take your pitch to the next level.
These two-day sessions workshops are ideal for CEOs, fundraisers, marketing staff or board members.

Find out more and to register your expression of interest

Come along to discover how to craft and deliver a pitch that will secure critical funding.

The Funding Network (TFN) has coached over 1,500 non-profit leaders in the art and science of storytelling. Whether you’re looking to engage new donors, deepen engagement with stakeholders, or inspire new audiences, these workshops will give you the confidence and skills to take your pitch to the next level.
These two-day sessions workshops are ideal for CEOs, fundraisers, marketing staff or board members.

Find out more and to register your expression of interest

Come along to discover how to craft and deliver a pitch that will secure critical funding.

The Funding Network (TFN) has coached over 1,500 non-profit leaders in the art and science of storytelling. Whether you’re looking to engage new donors, deepen engagement with stakeholders, or inspire new audiences, these workshops will give you the confidence and skills to take your pitch to the next level.
These two-day sessions workshops are ideal for CEOs, fundraisers, marketing staff or board members.

Find out more and to register your expression of interest

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

In July, the Powering Communities Program will open, inviting applications from community organisations for projects to improve their energy efficiency practices and lower their energy bills.

Applicants must be invited by their Federal Member of Parliament to apply.  So if you have a project or idea to improve energy efficiency practices and technologies, let you Federal MP know and ask them to nominate your group or organisation to apply.

Further information about the grants is available here. 

Close date: 20 Sep 2021 05:00 PM AEST.

Your local Federal Members of Parliament are:

Title       Name                    Electorate           Email                                                                     Electorate phone             Electorate office

Mr          Andrew Wilkie  Clark                      Andrew.Wilkie.MP@aph.gov.au               (03) 6234 5255                   188 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS 7001

Hon        Julie Collins         Franklin                Julie.Collins.MP@aph.gov.au                     (03) 6244 1222                   18 Ross Avenue, Rosny Park, TAS 7018

Mr          Brian Mitchell    Lyons                    Brian.Mitchell.MP@aph.gov.au                 (03) 6263 3721                   Suite 105, Green Point Plaza, Bridgewater, TAS 7030

Mrs        Bridget Archer   Bass                       Bridget.Archer.MP@aph.gov.au               (03) 6334 7033                   100 St John Street, Launceston, TAS 7250

Mr          Gavin Pearce     Braddon               Gavin.Pearce.MP@aph.gov.au                  (03) 6431 1333                   2/32 Wilmot Street, Burnie, TAS 7320

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th

mental health families & friends TASMANIA offers state-wide peer support sessions for families and friends who support a person with mental ill health. As a support person of someone with mental ill health, it’s important to take a break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through. Our Online and Face-to-Face Safe Space chats provide an opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by a mental illness. Each session we will look at a particular topic that can prove challenging as a support person: handling conflict, having tough conversations, managing grief, understanding suicidality, and others (topics are determined by your feedback). Our chats are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Tasmania and supporting a person with mental health. February topic: Casual chats, self-advocacy, and engagement: what are your needs? Face-to-Face Safe Spaces run from 5-6:30 every month in Hobart Online Safe Spaces run from 6:30-7:30pm every fortnight. First session: Weds Feb 3rd Second session: Weds Feb 17th