BE SUPPORTED
Professional and friendly support services and groups of many kinds are available here at Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House for those living locally in the Tamar Valley of Tasmania. Browse through the list below, or call us if you need help finding the support you're looking for. 
03 6383 1110

COST OF LIVING SUPPORT

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Vinnies emergency relief assistance
Are you having trouble paying bills and buying food and/or feeling socially isolated?

Vinnies can provide support with:
​food
bill support
other referrals

Vinnies can meet you at Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House every second Tuesday afternoon.


Call 6333 0822 to make an appointment with the Vinnies Community Hub
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
A FREE and confidential service, helping you with: 
  • Ways to save and keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer 
  • Managing debts 
  • Buying food, paying the rent or mortgage 
  • Budgeting and managing your money better. 
 To make an appointment with an Anglicare counsellor, please phone Anglicare.
1800 243 232
No interest loans are available through NILS to those on low incomes for essential dental, education, car repair and household items. You must have a current healthcare or pension card. Phone NILS direct for a loan pack 
1300 301 650
When you receive your pack, phone Janne for an appointment and help completing the application.
6383 1110

READING, WRITING & NUMBERS
READING, WRITING, MATHS
FREE help for adults 
  • to write letters, fill out forms, resumes to apply for a job
  • L1 Learner's Licence - learn the road rules, do the test with a person instead of the computer

To make an appointment at Beacy House
call Sophie - 0428 158 300
WHEELS FOR WEST TAMAR
Get the confidence you need to go for your driver's licence. This program allows you to gain up to 50 hours driving time with a trained driver mentor in a car especially provided. This is free but there are some conditions. Contact Rick for an application pack.

Ph: 0459 591 567 or Email:
w4w-outreach@ravenswoodnh.org

housing connect 

For confidential help, advice and support with housing. 
Call FREE on 1800 800 588

At Work Australia -
​Disability Employment Service

We're with you - every step of the way
We're an employment services provider supporting thousands of Australians fulfill their job goals. There's many ways to contact our team:
Call us - 1300 080 856
Visit our website - atworkaustralia.com.au
Email us - contactDES@atworkaustralia.com.au
*Appointments are being held by PHONE - ring to book*

A solicitor from the Launceston Community Legal Centre can offer you legal advice on a range of matters. This is a FREE service. For an appointment phone the Legal Centre direct. 
03 6334 1577
HELP WITH FORMS AND LETTERS
Help to fill in forms
Understanding a document
Reading a letter
Sorting out papers

We can help you locally,  - someone trained in helping with legal documents, Legal Literacy Volunteers.
​We are not lawyers and CANNOT give legal advice. This is a FREE confidential service. Call one of our friendly staff members at Beaconsfield House. 
03 6383 1110
REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Fridays
Great for stress management, health and well-being. Our professional massage practitioner is also a registered Health Fund Provider. 
Phone direct for an appointment 
0408 755 621
SUPPORT GROUPS
Many of our Groups for Adults offer important support services also. Follow any of the links below to the Groups page for further details. 
DIABETIC SUPPORT
3rd Wednesday of the month
1:30 - 3:30 pm
CARERS SUPPORT
2nd Tuesday of the month
1:00 - 3:00 pm