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CanTeen - Tasmania

CanTeen supports, develops and empowers young people living with cancer by providing a high quality Australia-wide peer support network of young people living with cancer. CanTeen provides opportunities for the Members to come together to share experiences, have fun, offer resources, promote understanding, well being and leadership.

Early Support for Parents

A free, confidential, non-government, volunteer home visiting service providing support to parents in their own homes. EDfP believe parents have the right to be supported and encouraged in their roles, so both children and parents can experience the benefits of being a family. Funded by the Tasmanian State Government.

Lifeline - CHATS (Companion, Home and Talk Service)

CHATS is a social support visiting service to isolated older people living in their own homes. It aims to provide social support and companionship to people who want and would benefit from social contact. Available for persons living within a 35km radius of the Hobart GPO. Service can be provided beyond this distance if volunteers are available.

BEACONSFIELD

Beaconsfield Senior Citizens Club

Senior Citizens Club for people over 50 years offering social activities and entertainment, such as indoor bowls, snooker and cards. Toilets are wheelchair accessible.

BELLERIVE

Clarence Community Health Centre

Provides community health and home support services.

Clarence Senior Citizens' Centre

Social activities and entertainment such as bingo, indoor bowls, snooker, keep-fit exercise classes, dancing, concerts and outings.

BERRIEDALE

Sound Adventure Workshops

Use of music and movement and associated equipment to enable people with disabilities or people with limited mobility to express themselves in whatever way they can. Special sessions for the elderly and for children. Relaxation and meditation sessions. Training workshops for diversional therapists.

BRIDGEWATER

Bridgewater Community Centre

Bridgewater Community Centre is the community's advocate for change in areas of housing, employment, education, health and safety and community development. Offers recreational activities and training.

BRIDPORT

Bridport Senior Citizens' Club

This club offers social activities such as outings, cards and games.

BRUNY ISLAND

Bruny Island Respite Community House (BIRCH)

The service offers support through organised activities, including: shopping excursions and outings, social lunches, physiotherapy and massage treatments, and library and social contact groups.

BURNIE

Burnie Arthritis Friendship Group

Group meets on the second Tues of each month at 11am at the Top of the Town. An informal get together is followed by lunch. Guest speakers are often invited to attend. Arthritis Field Officer attends some meetings. Special events organised during the year. These include Casino bus trips and Bingo days.

Burnie Community House

Provides opportunities to the public and a meeting place for company and support including referrals, craft classes, life skills programs, cooking classes etc. Free child care available for those attending classes.

Office of Sport and Recreation - Burnie

Fostering quality participation in sport and recreation. Aims to enhance the well being of all Tasmanians, and increase the social and economic benefits to the state. Life Be In It Programs. Youth At Risk. Encouraging a more active lifestyle for men and women aged 35 - 44. Active Tasmania :1800 252 476

CASTLE HILL

Easy Access Australia (Book)

Easy Access Australia is a travel guide for people with a disability or mobility difficulty, and is also a good general guide to Australia. It is written by Bruce Cameron (who has a complete c5/6 spinal injury and uses a wheelchair), and aims to meet the needs of travelers with a disability. EAA is not a directory or alphabetic listing. It is a complete travel guide for anyone with some mobility limitation including: wheelchair users, amputees, seniors who have had heart trouble or arthritis or even a hip, knee or ankle operation. The guide has even been used by families looking for easy access for prams and pushers.

CHIGWELL

Chigwell Support Program

A flexible volunteer based service providing practical assistance and catering to the individual needs of the client, providing information and referral.

Elderly and Disabled Support Group

Meeting at Mission Australia's new Chigwell House, the Elderly and Disabled Support Group aims to provide support to the elderly, and younger people with disabilities, especially those at risk of social isolation.

CLAREMONT

Claremont Senior Citizens Club

Social activities and entertainment such as bowls, crib, hoy, bingo, beetle. Also have speakers, and arrange bus trips (every six weeks).

CLARENDON VALE

Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre (CVNC)

Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre (CVNC) is a non profit organisation which works to build community, support people and their families and enhance choices. The centre provides a safe, friendly, comfortable, open environment with access to services, information and activities. The centre offers friendship, personal support networks and links to the wider community.

CURRIE

Phoenix House

Fulltime coordinator on duty. Fun and Friendship Group - Living Skills. Overnight Respite. Life Skills.

CYGNET

Port Cygnet Senior Citizens' Club

Social activities and entertainment, bus trips for older persons 50 years and above.

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