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 compassionate 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.
Our Mission
City Mission exists to meet the Physical, Emotional, Social and Spiritual needs of the people of our community; to demonstrate God’s love in action
Our Vision
Transforming Lives, Communities and Futures in the name of Jesus
Our Vision Statement represents an aspirational description of what we would like to achieve consistently over the long term. It serves as a guide for choosing current and future courses of action and serves to inspire and motivate us.
170 Years of Caring
Launceston City Mission has been providing care and assistance to people experiencing hardship and disadvantage in our local community for 170 years.
The Launceston Town Mission was established in 1854 by way of a public meeting called by a few who believed that, “a large number of inhabitants of this town are living in neglect" and considered that this fact was a loud call for additional exertions on the part of the Christian public; “that an attempt should therefore be made to establish an institution similar to the London City Mission”. When Launceston was proclaimed a city in 1889, the name was changed to Launceston City Mission.
City Mission has gone on from that day to become a well-known and respected organisation, driven by its vision to transform lives, communities and futures in the name of Jesus.
When services were expanded to include North West Tasmania, an area greater than just the City of Launceston, Launceston City Mission rebranded to 'City Mission' to be more geographically inclusive. City Mission now works to transform lives in local communities in North and North West Tasmania; providing a helping hand to thousands experiencing hardship, providing a way forward and a brighter future.
City Mission now employs over 200 paid staff and more than 600 volunteers, who assist in carrying out the Mission.
Our Values represent our core beliefs that guide our conduct and our relationships with clients and stakeholders across the broader City Mission community.
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We have confidence that ethical actions will bring good results
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We take responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true
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We invest whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others
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We are attentive and responsive to the changing needs in our community
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We work with passion and commitment to achieve our goals
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 hear 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.