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Housing essential for mental health
Governments can improve the mental health of Tasmanians through major investment in affordable housing, says Anglicare Tasmania and the Mental Health Council of Tasmania. This Homelessness Week, the organisations described the life-changing importance of supported accommodation for people who live with mental health conditions. Read more
SARC Housing Connect Front Door Snapshot June 2025
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Safe homes urgently needed in the North West
Ahead of the release of the State budget, Anglicare Tasmania CEO Chris Jones says investment in housing must be scaled up, and points to a chronic shortage of safe homes for those experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) in the North West. Read more
An urgent need for more homes that are safe
Tasmanians fleeing domestic and family violence (DFV) are struggling to access safe and affordable housing in the State, Anglicare Tasmania warned today. The latest quarterly data from the Housing Connect Front Door service showed a 23% increase in the number of people seeking housing support. Read more
Simple solutions: Anglicare Tasmania releases annual Rental Affordability Snapshot
On the eve of the Federal Election, Anglicare Tasmania urges all parties and candidates to commit to a substantial investment in social and affordable housing and an immediate increase in the rate of JobSeeker and other income support payments. Read more
Safe and stable housing “a joy”
Sienna* is a young person who has recently moved in to Eveline House in Devonport, which is managed by Anglicare as part of the Youth2Independence program (Y2I). She shares her story in the lead-up to Youth Homelessness Matters Day, on 16 April. Read more
More houses needed: Anglicare releases snapshot of Housing Connect Front Door service
Anglicare Tasmania is calling on the Tasmanian Government to urgently increase its investment in long-term social housing so that more individuals and families can be assisted into safe and affordable housing sooner. Read more
