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NEW PROJECTS

SMALL STEPS

Small Steps will offer young mums and their infants safe, secure accommodation with around the clock support, onsite education and understanding of child development and the practical application of parenting skills.

HOW CAN YOU HELP

There are so many ways that you can help the Hobart City Mission to help the community:

- Donations of any kind are always welcome

- Become a Mission Mate and regularly donate

- Get your organisation involved in workplace giving

- Consider a bequest in your will

- Volunteer your time and use your skills and experience to help others

- Attend our fundraising events

- Develop a Corporate partnership with the Mission

- Become a member of the Mission

We look forward to working with you to make a positive difference in our community.

RETAIL OUTLETS

Cnr Goulburn Street & Barrack Street, Hobart

Barrack Cottage, 46 Barrack Street, Hobart

Main Road, Moonah

4 Stradbroke Road, Goodwood

14 Edgeworth Street, Warrane

4 Gordon Street, Sorell

35A Main Road. Huonville

1/22 Wyndam Road, Clarement

For more information on any of the programs listed, please contact us

HOBART CITY MISSION50 Barrack Street, Hobart TAS 7000

P: 03 6215 4200 / F: 03 6231 0514E: info@hcm.asn.au / W: www.hcm.asn.au

July 2012

ABOUT US

WHO IS THE HOBART CITY MISSION

In 2012 the Hobart City Mission celebrates its 160th anniversary and over that long period of time it has been like a family and friend to many people. This social closeness to people is what matters most and our clients appreciate being supported in a human, dignified and respectful manner.

Established in 1852, the Hobart City Mission was the first City Mission in Australia and is the third oldest Mission in the world. The Mission operates many programs, which in addition to addressing immediate needs, are designed to provide new life skills and a new direction.

The Mission takes a holistic approach to its work and offers assistance to vulnerable members of the Southern Tasmanian community by providing emotional, physical and financial support and guidance. The programs aim to empower people and enable them to participate in community life with a sense of dignity, purpose and self reliance.

With the support of charitable donors and ongoing fundraising events, the Hobart City Mission will continue to assist in the provision of food vouchers, affordable clothing, payment of utilities, and food packs in times of crisis. It will further support the provision of family counselling and transitional housing for families in need.

COMMUNITY LIVING

- Group Homes is a community integration program providing supported accommodation for residents with physical and intellectual disabilities;

- Individual Support Programs provide in home support to people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT

- Pastoral Care is provided by Mission staff at external organisations, including the Tasmanian Prison Service & the Hobart Dog’s Home;

- School Chaplaincy is currently provided at Claremont College and Oatlands District High School;

- Children’s Camps offer kids whose families have faced difficult times a chance to take a break from the hardships of their lives and enjoy new, positive experiences;

- Ambulance Buddies is a support service for inpatients of the New Norfolk District Hospital, who require a companion to travel with them by ambulance from the New Norfolk District to medical appointments.

RETAIL OUTLETS

Opportunity Shops are operated by our volunteers in Hobart, Moonah, Warrane, Goodwood, Sorell, Claremont and Huonville offering low cost clothing, furniture and household items.

Donations can be made at each of these shops, or for collection of goods, please call 6215 4260.

WHAT DOES THE HOBART CITY MISSION DO?

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

- Emergency Relief is provided through our Community Support Officers in Hobart & Moonah to assist those in crisis and need by providing food packs, food vouchers, Aurora vouchers and Telstra vouchers;

- Individual Vulnerable Groups provides targeted case management assistance to Emergency Relief clients who require additional support;

- Personal & Family Counselling is a free, professional counselling service provided by an accredited counsellor for those in need.

FAMILY SUPPORT & ACCOMMODATION SERVICES

- Transitional Support Service is offered for women residing in emergency accommodation to assist them move to stable accommodation through provision of short term housing and supportive case management;

- Community Housing offers short term accommodation for women in crisis and need;

- Mountainview offers safe and secure low support accommodation for older single men at risk of homelessness;

- Integrated Family Support Services offers specialist in-home family support and practical parenting assistance to families. This service is accessed via the Government’s Gateway Service.

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