Please note this is for general information only. BCN is not specifically endorsing any service.
Below is a service listing for organisations relevant to Southern Tasmania.
| Service Name | Address | Phone No | Email Address | Website | Description |
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| Hospice Volunteers | Ground Floor, 153 Collins Street, Hobart | (03) 6231 9249 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | http://www.hospicevolunteers.org.au/ |
The association provides support in many different ways, including home visits and hospital visits to specialist palliative care units, acute care and rural hospitals. Hospice Volunteers offers support and respite for those with limited life expectancy and their carers. |
| Specialist Palliative Care Services South | (03) 6166 2820 |
The service can be accessed directly by the person, their family or a referral can be made through the GP, medical specialist, community nurse or another health professional. Our staff have training, expertise and experience in providing care which focuses on enhancing the quality of life for the person and supporting their family. |
| Service Name | Address | Phone No | Email Address | Website | Description |
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| Cancer Council Tasmania | 180–184 Collins Street Hobart TAS 7000 |
(03) 6169 1900 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | http://www.cancertas.org.au | Cancer Council Tasmania is a charity working to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians. |
| Canteen |
146 Harrington Street, Hobart, TAS 7000 |
(03) 6200 5556 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | https://www.canteen.org.au/ | Canteen is here for you if you are 12-25 and your world has been turned upside down due to Cancer. Through Canteen you can cononect other people in the same boat, chat to a CanTeen counsellor, find some answers and get specialist treatment and support. |
| Carers Tasmania | 64 Burnett St, North Hobart TAS 7000 | (03) 6231 5507 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | http://www.carerstas.org/ | Carers provide care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail and aged. |
| Holding The Space | Hobart | 0405 412 581 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | https://www.holdingthespace.com.au/ | End of life Doula and Infant Loss Support.The loss of an infant is a difficult and confusing time; often parents are in a state of shock and grief. Parents may be unaware of their options, especially what kinds of support are available. This homestay service can extend your time with your child by up to 5 days.
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| Kindred Life | 0428934333 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | https://www.kindredlife.com.au/ | We want to celebrate you as the hero in your own life story. You are more than a client; to us, you are family. You deserve a goodbye that is as unique as you are. | |
| Rural Alive and Well (RAW) | (03) 6254 1092 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | http://www.rawtas.com.au/ |
RAW provides accessible and responsive support services to all rural communities. Assisting the community in the response to crisis, and help in recovering or coping after adversity. We establish structures and networks to assist individuals, families and communities to deal with suicide. |
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| Tara Kelly Stylist | Hobart | 0413 138 597 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | http://www.tarakelly.com.au/about | Memories and treasures gathered and honoured. Tar gathers the objects and treasures that tell a persons story. She creates beautiful arrangemnets that capture the essence of a life- the things someone loved, did, made and shared. |
| Transformational Life Choices (TLC) | Hobart | 0415850909 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | TLC offers confidential counselling, coaching and consultation services around grief and loss, amongst other issues through Transformational Life Choices (TLC). TLC provides a safe and confidential space where clients can share their stories and feelings without judgment or fear. Using person-centred techniques and evidence-based strategies to help the client where they are at and where they can envisage a more positive future. | |
| Walking You Home | 0423 240 432 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | http://walkingyouhome.com.au/ | Walking You Home will support and hold your hand as you navigate end-of-life challenges and choices. They work with people who are wanting to embrace and engage in their end of life journey, who are imminently facing an end of life, their family members and other valued supporters. | |
| Walking Through Grief | (03) 6224 3808 |
The Walking Through Grief group meets fortnightly to support people who are experiencing grief following the death of a loved one. It is an opportunity to meet socially and enjoy some gentle exercise together in a safe and supportive environment. |
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| You n Taboo | Hobart | 0417 307 658 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | https://yountaboo.com/ | At You n' Taboo our mission is to -Demystify the taboos surrounding death to encourage increased transparency within the industry and the greater community. Educate people about their rights and choice. Provide a hub of conversation, connection and information. Advocate for change in how death is thought about and handled. Promote natural, sustainable options of death care and management. We do this through offering a wholistic approach to End of Life including education services and public engagement, Family Led Funerals and End of Life Doula services. |