TRANSFORMING LIVES, COMMUNITIES AND FUTURES IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Established in 1854, Launceston City Mission (City Mission) is Australia’s second oldest ‘Mission’. City Mission has been providing care and assistance to people experiencing hardship and disadvantage in our local community for 170 years. With the assistance of selfless staff, dedicated volunteers and generous donors and supporters we continue to provide a helping hand to thousands experiencing hardship, providing a way forward and a brighter future, transforming lives in the name of Jesus, in local communities across North and North West Tasmania.
Support Services
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City Mission support services exist to meet the needs of Tasmanian's experiencing hardship. Providing essential services across a wide range of needs including:
Homelessness
Drug & Alcohol Recovery
Emergency Relief & Financial Assistance
Youth & Young Adult Engagment & Emotional Well-being
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Our Emergency Relief assistance can help families and individuals living in Launceston and the North-West experiencing financial hardship, unable to meet basic living costs.
Through assessment, caseworkers help with basic food packages, advocacy with electricity and telephone bills, emergency fuel or transport needs.
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SAFE SPACE
Safe Space provides stability for people facing crisis and works to help them explore next steps. Operating as a shelter with temporary accomodation providing a safe place to sleep.
Included:
Fully Staffed 24/7
Showers
Laundry
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Options
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ORANA HOUSE
Located in Newnham, Orana House provides crisis accommodation for males aged 21 years and over. Orana House also provides beds for Sobering Up and Place of Safety for males and females.
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MISSIONDALE
The Missiondale Therapeutic Community (TC) is a 34 bed residential facility located on a 25-acre peaceful rural property in Evandale, Tasmania.
Offering a 6 month residential program comprised of six stages.
Residents each have their own private rooms. With access to the communal amenities such as, recreation facilities, kitchen, lounge, bathrooms, arts & crafts, and more.
Each guest will be assigned a case manager to assist them set achievable goals during the program.
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SERENITY HOUSE
Serenity House is a sobering up and place of safety facility located in Burnie.
Timeout: non-structured period of accommodation offering a break from a cycle of substance misuse.
Sobering Up: care for persons found intoxicated by alcohol, drugs (illicit or prescribed) or a combination of both until they are sober.
Place of Safety: alternative to being taken into custody providing support for anyone found by Police affected by the consumption of alcohol, drugs (illicit or prescribed) or a combination of both and likely to cause harm to themselves
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INSIDE OUT 4 KIDS (IO4K)
IO4K is an early intervention well-being program, building the emotional well-being of primary school aged kids. This is achieved through free programs delivered by trained professionals in schools across Northern Tasmania.
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THE MISH
The Mish is City Mission’s hub for youth and young adult services, offering programs for young people aged 12-25 who may be withdrawn from peers, family and friends or disengaged from education or employment.
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MISSION 2a FUTURE
Mission 2a Future (M2aF) is a unique mentoring program for people aged 26 and over that focuses on a holistic approach in supporting vulnerable members of our community to make positive steps forward toward a brighter future.
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Our team of chaplains are here to connect with you as you navigate the different seasons of life.
Whether you’re looking for emotional support to help you understand a challenging circumstance or you’re looking additional support regarding a crises our chaplains are here to meet with you.
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MORTONS PLACE (LAUNCESTON)
Morton’s Place offers a safe and friendly place for anyone who is in need of food or connection with others.
Free breakfast 10:00 am Daily
Lunch
Free Soup & Bread
$5 Main Meal
Opening Hours:
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mon - Fri
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CITY KITCHEN (BURNIE)
City Kitchen offers a safe, friendly, warm and inviting place for anyone in need of food and friendship and living in Burnie and the surrounding areas.
Breakfast is available for $1
Lunch is available for $3
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday:
9:00 am - 12:45 pm
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Mission Health is a FREE drop in nurse – led health service fully registered with Medicare. Mission Health provides free health care to people experiencing homelessness, who may otherwise go without.
Our team can provide treatment or advice on health issues including:
General health assessments & education
Minor health issues: chest infections, skin infections etc.
Chronic health management: diabetes, asthma etc.
Medication support
Referrals to other health services and specialists
Immunisations
Wound care
Pathology
Chronic health issues (diabetes, asthma, etc)
Minor procedures
Monitoring of skin lesions.
Mission Health is now open from Monday to Thursday. To see a member of the health team, drop in and register at Mission Health reception, 99 Wellington St. Launceston, or call City Mission on 03 6335 3000.
Due to the nature of this service, waiting times may vary so please be patient as our aim is to help as many people as we can.
Please bring your Medicare, Healthcare and/or Pension card if you have them.
News & Events
City Mission CEO Announced
““It’s an incredible privilege to be appointed as CEO of City Mission. I wholeheartedly believe in the power of care and community that transforms people’s lives, communities and futures, expressed everyday by the wonderful staff and volunteers at City Mission.””
Emergency Assistance
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