Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "social services"
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610ArticleSocial Lobby Statement: ‘Tasmanian Children Deserve Action’
Joint statement – Sexual Assault Support Service, Laurel House, Local Government Association of Tasmania, Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania and TasCOSS may be attributed...
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Election Roundup – Second Last Week
With prepolls already open for the Tasmanian House of Assembly elections, prisoners are also voting. Custodial Inspector Richard Connock has commended the...
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Dying for Support Under Home Care Packages
Australia’s Home Care Package (HCP) program, designed to help older people to continue living safely and independently in their own homes, is...
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TasCOSS Budget Response: ‘More Debt Equals Less Funding’
Tasmania’s peak social services body, TasCOSS, has provided a significant analysis of the Tasmanian State Budget. CEO Adrienne Picone summarised how the...
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Real Support Isn’t a Pilot – Time to Back Workers Behind Tasmania’s Family Violence Response
CPSU Organiser Jess Greene makes the case for supporting the service workers at the core of Tasmania's domestic violence response.
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Concern Grows Over Policing Push
Concern is growing over a potential heavy-handed policing approach that has been flagged by the government. Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Police Minister...
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Mental Health Support Lacking for Most Tasmanians
Media release – Mental Health Council of Tasmania, 25 March 2025 Three-quarters of Tasmanians missing out on Mental Health Support Nearly three-quarters...
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Additional $16M Funding to Combat Family Violence
Media release – Jo Palmer, Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence; Amanda Rishworth, Federal Minister for Social Services, 17...
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Cool Reception to State Budget 2024 Deep in Debt
Media release – Jeremy Rockliff, Premier, Michael Ferguson, Treasurer, 12 September 2024 Delivering the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future The 2024-25...
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No Interest Loan Scheme Extended
The Tasmanian Government’s No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) is being extended with further funding. According to figures provided, last year NILS lent...
