Resources

Other Contacts

If you need support beyond what Karinya provides, these organisations and services can help.

Emergency Services 000

Police, fire, and ambulance.

Housing Connect 6333 3038

One-stop shop for all housing needs. After-hours/weekends: 1800 800 588.

Lifeline 13 11 14

24-hour telephone crisis support. lifeline.org.au

Mental Health Hotline 1800 332 388

24/7 central point of entry into mental health services for Tasmania.

Safe At Home 1800 633 937

Family Violence Referral Service. safeathome.tas.gov.au

Ask Izzy

Search for services near you — housing, food, clothes, domestic violence help, shelters, health, Centrelink, counselling, legal, and more. askizzy.org.au

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

Free, private and confidential counselling for young people aged 5–25. kidshelp.com.au

Headspace 6335 3100

Health and wellbeing support for ages 12–24. headspace.org.au

Laurel House 6334 2740

North and North-West Sexual Assault Support Service. laurelhouse.org.au

Strong Families, Safe Kids 1800 000 123

First point of contact for child wellbeing and safety. strongfamiliessafekids.tas.gov.au

Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework

Tasmania's framework for child safety and wellbeing, including the Child and Youth Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme.

View the framework →

Food vouchers & basic assistance

For food vouchers and other basic assistance, some places that can help include:

  • City Mission

  • The Salvation Army

  • St Vincent de Paul Society

  • The Benevolent Society