ANZAC Day
West Tamar ANZAC Day Committee
Contact: Dianne Alexander
Postal Address: 64 High Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 0438 831 569
Community committee organises Anzac Day event.
Centrelink
Postal Address: PO Box 7809, Canberra, ACT 2600
Phone: 132 468
Australian Government support agency.
Child and Youth Services
Australian Breastfeeding Association Northern Tasmania
Email: info@breastfeedingtasmania.asn.au
Website: www.breastfeedingtas.org
Beaconsfield Child & Family Centre
Contact: Mr Stewart Bell
Street Address: 33 Grubb Street, Co-located at Beaconsfield Primary School, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address: PO Box 15, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6383 1742
Mobile: 0457 861 687
Email: stewart.bell@education.tas.gov.au
Beaconsfield Early Learning & Child Care Service Contact: Sebastian Tuttle (Centre Leader) Street Address: Grubb Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270 Phone: 03 6383 1731 Email: beaconsfield@ncn.org.au
Beaconsfield House FunStation Contact: Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House 33 Grubb Street, Beaconsfield Phone: 03 6383 1110 After school club Tuesday 3-4:45pm Ages 6-12
Beaconsfield Primary School (Child/Parent Sessions)
Contact: Mrs Sharryn Crothers
Address: Grubb Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6383 1215
Beaconsfield Youth Centre
Contact: Kirsten Howard
Street Address: Beaconsfield Community Centre, 92 Weld Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address: C/- PO Box 16, Riverside Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6323 9200
Mobile: 0437 789 103
Offers a great range of activities for young people aged between 10 and 17 years.
CAMHS North (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service)
Street Address: 46 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 1963, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6336 2867
Assists and treats children aged 0-18 years with severe and complex mental illness.
Child Health & Parenting Service (CHAPS) Contact: Riverside Child Health Centre Address: Windsor Community Precinct, 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside, Tas 7250 Phone: 03 6327 3598 Free call: 1300 064 544 / Parenting line: 1300 808 178 Email: chapsadminnorth@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Child Abuse Prevention Service
Postal Address: PO Box 1235, Ashfield, NSW 1800
Phone: 02 9716 8000
Free call: 1800 688 009
Email: mail@childabuseprevention.com.au
A national, confidential telephone line service providing support, information, crisis intervention to the community.
Child Health Nurse
Contact: Elizabeth Gunn
Street Address: 33 Grubb Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6383 2037
Email: Elizabeth.gunn@ths.tas.gov.au
Nurse provides practical support and assistance to parents of children from birth to school age.
Exeter Child Care Centre
Contact: Vicki O'Grady
Address: Glen-Ard-Mohr Road, Exeter, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6394 3044
Email: exetercc@bigpond.net.au
Long day care, before and after school care and vacation care center children aged 0-5 years and primary school children 5-12 years.
Headspace
Street Address: Corner Brisbane and Wellington Street,, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6335 3100
Mobile: 0458 610 022 Website: https://headspace.org.au/
Provide support, information and advice to young people aged 12 to 25. Headspace can help with general health, mental health and counselling, education, employment and other services, alcohol and other drug services. Open 9 -5 Mon to Fri.
Lifeline 131 114 www.lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 www.kidshelp.com.au
Men's Line Australia 1300 789 978 www.mensline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Mental Health Helpline 1800 332 388
Legana Early Learning Centre
Contact: Louise Adams
Street Address: 797 West Tamar Highway , Legana, Tas 7277
Postal Address: 797 West Tamar Hwy, Legana, Tas 7277
Phone: 03 6330 2662
Mobile: 0419 552 131
Email: ian.and.lou@bigpond.com
Our centre has Playcentre and Playgroup sessions. We open during school terms and close for public holidays and school holidays.
Legana Youth Centre
Street Address: Legana Hall, Cnr Fulton St and Bulman Dr, Legana, Tas 7277
Postal Address: PO Box 16, Riverside Tas 7250
The youth centre offers a great range of activities for young people aged 10 - 17 years.
Mainly Music Riverside
Contact: Michelle Petrusma
Street Address: 27 Riverbank Place, Riverbank Christian Church, Riverside, Tas 7250
Mobile: 0418 577 857
Email: www.riverbankcc.org.au
Fun, interactive music sessions for young children and their parents/caregivers. 9.30am every Thursday throughout the school term
MOPS Legana
Contact: Elizabeth Hanna
Address: 1 Gerrard Close, Legana, Tas 7277
Mobile: 0413 784 617
Email: mops@legana.org
Friendship and support for Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers (age birth-kinder), includes separate program for children.
Northern Children's Network
Street Address: 59d Amy Road, Newstead, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 724, Kings Meadows, Tas 7249
Phone: 03 6341 1555
Email: enquiries@ncn.org.au
Website: www.ncn.org.au
Providing quality care for children from birth to 13 years.
Playgroup Beaconsfield House- PlayHouse Contact: Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House 33 Grubb Street, Beaconsfield Phone: 03 6383 1110 Monday 9-10:30am
Windsor Children's Centre (Stepping Stones)
Contact: Daveena Talbot
Street Address: Windsor Community Precinct, 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside, Tas 7250
Postal Address: Windsor Community Precinct, 1 Windsor Drive , Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 1299
Email: windsor@sharingthecare.com.au
Full day, half day and occasional care for babies (6wks) to children (12yrs).
Tresca Playgroup
Street Address: C/- Tresca Community Centre, Main Road, Exeter, Tas 7275
Postal Address: C/- Tresca Community Centre, Main Road, Exeter, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6394 4231
West Tamar Youth Advisory Council
Contact: West Tamar Council
Street Address: West Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address: PO Box 16, Riverside, Tas 7250
Email: youth@wtc.tas.gov.au
A youth group committed to improving and empowering the lives of our young people through various projects and programs.
West Tamar Youth Development Officer
Email: kirsten.howard@wtc.tas.gov.au
Youth Development Officer, co-ordinates Youth Clubs and youth activities, school holiday activities/programs, runs workshops with the schools, co-ordinates the West Tamar Youth Advisory Council, supports and encourages young people aged between 10 - 17 years to be involved with their community and stay abreast of changing trends.
YMCA of Launceston Inc
Street Address: 8a Blaydon Street, Kings Meadows, Tas 7249
Postal Address: PO Box 130, Kings Meadows, Tas 7249
Phone: 03 6344 3844
Email: reception@ymcalaunceston.org
Website: www.ymcalaunceston.org
We are a sporting, recreational and community centre for all ages.
Youth Futures
Street Address: 6 Invermay Road, Launceston, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 1210, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6331 6622
Email: shelter@youthfutures.org.au
Immediate Emergency Accommodation for 13-20 yr old young men.Registered Training Organisation - supportive training opportunities - Cert I and Cert II Construction Pathways and RV Manufacturing, Rural Operations.Also Forklift, First Aid and Chainsaw.
Community Transport
Community Transport Services Tasmania Inc. (CTST) With over 80 vehicles statewide CTST – Community Transport Services Tasmania Inc. are committed to helping you get to where you need to be. Greater Launceston Office 1/268 Invermay Road, Mowbray TAS 7248 Email: info@ctst.org.au Web: www.ctst.org.au Phone: 1800 781 033
HACC Community Bus
Contact: Kelly Constable
Phone: 03 6343 5728
Community Bus.
Launceston V.F.C Services Inc
Address: 50B Frankland Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6336 5147
Community Car 7250 area
Crisis Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
Street Address: Catholic Church, 190 Weld Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address: C/- Catholic Church, 190 Weld Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6334 7060
Alcoholics Anonymous support group.
Family Based Care
Street Address: 22 Earl Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 1919, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6333 3999
Free call: 1300 360 759
Email: info@fbcnorth.org.au
FBC (North) community based non-profit organisation, providing individual support to frail people through age. Illness and disability.
Karinya Young Women's Service
Postal Address: PO Box 358, Kings Meadows, Tas 7249
Phone: 03 6331 0774
Mobile: 0407 557 410
Email: karinya@kyws.org.au
Crisis accommodation for young women aged between 13-20 years.
Laurel House
Postal Address: PO Box 1062, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6334 2740
Email: counsellors@laurelhouse.org.au
Feminist based organisation providing 24 hours counselling service, supports women, men and children subject of sexual violence.
Lifelink Samaritans
Postal Address: PO Box 228, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6331 3355
Email: listening@lifelinksamaritans.org.au
Provides a caring and confidential telephone befriending service.
Social Work Service
Address: C/- Beaconsfield District Health Service, 13 Bolton Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6383 6200
Provides counselling, community development and group work.
St Vincent de Paul
Street Address: 330 Invermay Road, Mowbray, Tas 7248
Postal Address: PO Box 78, Mowbray, Tas 7248
Phone: 03 6326 5551
Email: north@vinniestas.org.au
Support organisation
Also: 'Vinnies' (shop)
Address: 177 Charles Street, Beauty Point, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6383 4860
Tassiemale & Reconnect Group
Street Address: Relationships Australia, 6 Paterson Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 968, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6336 7000
Email: tassiemale@reltas.com.au
A group supporting men with concerns, sharing ideas and knowledge.
YEMAYA Women's Support Service
Postal Address: PO Box 1421, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6334 0305
Email: admin@yemaya.com.au
A free and confidential service for women experiencing, or who have experienced, abusive relationships.
CWA Clubs
Country Women's Association in Tasmania Online Branch Contact: Tania Brookes - President Ph: 0458 078 455 Email: cwaintasmaniaonlinebranch@gmail.com Website: cwatasmaniaonline.blogspot.com Facebook: @cwatasonline We meet online via the Zoom platform on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm
Disability Services
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
Street Address: 63-65 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Free call: 1800 052 222
Email: carentas@bigpond.net.au
Provide respite for Primary Carers; Residential Respite Booking Service; and Information about services in the community e.g. meals, transport, emergency home alarms.
Guide Dogs Tasmania
Address: 62 Invermay Road, Invermay, Tas 7248
Phone: 03 6232 1222
Free call: 1800 484 333 Email: admin@guidedogstas.com.au
Sole provider of a range of services to blind or vision impaired people. Opening hours from 09.00-13.00, 14.00-17.00
Doctors
Beaconsfield Medical Service
Contact: Dr A Lyall Address: 146 Weld Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270 Phone: 03 6383 1511
Exeter Medical Centre Contact: Dr Andrew Clarke Address: 102 Main Road, Exeter, Tas 7275 Phone: 03 6394 4247
Legana Medical Centre Address: 1/16 Freshwater Point Road, Legana, Tas 7277 Phone: 03 6330 3044
West Tamar Health Contact: Penny Mitchell Address: Windsor Community Precinct, 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside, Tas 7250 Phone: 03 6327 2947
Driving Clubs
The Veteran Car Club of Australia ( TAS Incorp)
Contact: J Biggelaar
Street Address: 67 Lawrence Vale Road, Launceston, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 182, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6344 9539
Family minded club - members' cars are over 30 years. The club supports charity and community functions.
Drug and Alcohol Support
Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House Contact: Elle Treanor – Salvation Army Phone: 03 6323 7500 Mob: 0429 408 466
Drug Education Network
Address: 37 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 1300 369 319
Email: info@den.org.au
Website: www.den.org.au
Education and support service.
Education
Beaconsfield Primary Parent Association
Contact: Felicity Crothers
Address: 33 Grubb Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Mobile: 0418 947 390
Parent support group.
Beaconsfield Primary School
Email: beaconsfield.primary@education.tas.gov.au
Exeter High School
Phone: 03 6394 4366
Email: exeter.high@education.tas.gov.au
Exeter Primary School
Phone: 03 6394 4700
Email: exeter.primary@education.tas.gov.au
Launceston Christian School
Contact: Mr Adrian Bosker
Address: 452A West Tamar Road, Riverside, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 32, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 2854
Email: boskera@lcs.tas.edu.au
Riverside High School Street Address: 354 West Tamar Road, Riverside, Tas 7250 Phone: 03 6327 6333 Email: Riverside.High@education.tas.gov.au
Riverside Primary School
Street Address: Cleghorn Avenue, Riverside, Tas 7250 Postal Address: PO Box 205, Riverside, Tas 7250 Phone: 03 6327 3731 Email: riverside.primary@education.tas.gov.au
St Anthony's School
Contact: Ms Anita Cunningham
Address: 382A West Tamar Road, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 3618
Email: anita.cunningham@catholic.tas.edu.au
Tamar Valley U3A
Contact: Jo McLean
Street Address: Old Courthouse, Grubb Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address:
Phone: 03 6383 1113
Email: tamarvalleyu3a@gmail.com
Website: www.tamarvalleyu3a.com.au
Tamar Valley U3A (University of the Third Age) provides lifelong learning experiences for pleasure for retired and semi-retired people in the community
Emergency Services
Fire Permit Officers
Free call: 1800 000 699
Fire permit advice service.
St John Ambulance
Contact: Ms Jenny Walters
Street Address: 177 Main Road, Moonah, Tas 7009
Postal Address: PO Box 414, Moonah, Tas 7009
Phone: 03 6271 0333
St John Ambulance is Australia's leading provider of first aid training and first aid services at public events and supplier of first aid kits and equipment.
State Emergency Service - General Enquiries
Street Address: 339 Hobart Road, Hobart, Tas 7000
Postal Address: PO Box 1886, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6336 3790
Email: nrhq@ses.tas.gov.au
The West Tamar - Northern Tasmania unit assists with road accident rescue; and flood and storm damage. For volunteering opportunities phone 03 6336 3790.
State Emergency Service - Storm and Flood Assistance
Phone: 132 500
For assistance with emergency storm and flood damage.
Tasmanian Fire Service - Northern Region Office
Address: 339 Hobart Road, Youngtown, Tas 7249
Phone: 03 6336 5633
Tasmanian Police - Beaconsfield Police Station
Street Address: 37 Grubb Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address: PO Box 14, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 131 444
Opening hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00 am to 3.00pm
Tasmanian Police - Crime Stoppers
Free call: 1800 333 000
To supply information about any crime or any suspicious activities, or useful information that may help prevent a crime. All callers remain totally anonymous even when collecting a reward
Tasmanian Police - Exeter Police Station
Street Address: 69 West Tamar Highway, Exeter, Tas 7275
Family Support Services
Centacare Tasmania
Street Address: 201 York Street , Launceston, Tas 7250
Postal Address: 201 York Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6332 0600
Email: centacare.launceston@aohtas.org.au
Centacare Homelessness and Tenancy Support Service - by referral via Anglicare Housing Connect Front Door.Contact 1800 200 588.Services include tenancy support, community education and assistance in finding emergency and suitable accommodation.
Some of the other services at Centacare Launceston include family and relationship counselling, children's counselling and various group programs.
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
Phone: 1800 608 122
Positive Solutions Address: 76 York Street, Launceston, TAS 7250 Postal Address: 165 Davey Street, Hobart, TAS 7000 Phone: 03 6223 5612 Email: admin@positivesolutions.com.au Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am-5pm About: Positive Solutions offers a range of services including:
www.positivesolutions.com.au
Tasmanian Acquired Brain Injury Services (TABIS)
Contact: Mr Steve Swenson
Address: 288 Invermay Road, Mowbray, Tas 7248 Phone: 03 6326 2022
Mobile: 0447 020 976
Email: sswenson@tabis.org.au
Supporting people with an acquired brain injury
The Caring Network Exeter
Contact: Colin Bailey
Street Address: 2485 West Tamar Highway, Exeter, Tas 7275
Postal Address: PO Box 81, Exeter, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6394 3471
Mobile: 0438 002 671
The Caring Network is a non-profit organisation, designed specifically to aid the Tamar Valley community in a positive and helpful way.
Walker House Parenting Centre
Address: 17 Walker Avenue, Newnham, Tas 7248
Phone: 03 6326 6188
Financial Counselling
Anglicare Tasmania Inc.
Address: 122 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6333 3000
Free call: 1800 243 232
Guides and Scouts
1st Exeter Scouts, Cubs & Joeys
Contact: Ms Sarah Clark
Street Address: Edinborough Park, Gravelly Beach Road, Gravelly Beach, Tas 7276
Phone: 1800 726 887
Mobile: 0419 287 199
Email: sarah.jclark@bigpond.com
The Exeter Scout Group meet every Wednesday at Edinborough Park - Joeys 4:15pm - 5:15pm; Cubs 6pm – 7:30pm; and Scouts 6 – 8 pm.New Leaders welcome.Contact 1800 SCOUTS.
Beaconsfield Gold Star Guides
Contact: Mrs Kelly Turmine
Phone: 03 6383 4341
Mobile: 0418 834 375
Email: kellyandhannah@hotmail.com
Guides for young people provide fun and learning new skills. Available- Tuesday 3-5pm Ages - 5-12 years
Exeter Guides
Contact: Ms Prue Wright
Street Address: Nindathana, Deviot Road, Deviot, Tas 7275
Postal Address: Exeter Guides, 24 Teggs Rd, Gravelly Beach, Tas 7276
Mobile: 0438 410 192
Email: redgum101@gmail.com
Meets Wednesdays 6-7.30pm for girls aged 10+
Legana Cormiston Girl Guides
Contact: Holly Schninerer
Mobile: 0413 729 577
Email: cormistonguides@outlook.com
Meets Thurs 6:15-7:45PM at the Legana Memorial Hall Groups for Girls 7-10yrs and Girls 10-13yrs. Meeting Venue: Legana Memorial Hall, Fulton Street, Legana The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Rivallyn Venturer Unit Phone: 0418 520 802 Email: btfire.service@gmail.com
Riverside Scout Group Street Address: Tailrace Park, Riverside, Tas 7250 Phone: 0418 520 802 Email: btfire.service@gmail.com
Trevallyn Scout Group Mobile: 0417 568 946 Email: barriemcindoe@gmail.com
Trevallyn Sea Scout Group
Contact: Debbie Wells
Street Address: Tailrace Park Scout Hall, Riverside, Tas 7250
Mobile: 0439 562 923
Email: debbiewells2@bigpond.com
Joeys 6-8 years Monday nights from 5.15-6.15
Cubs 6-10 years Monday nights from 6.30 - 8.00
Scouts 10.5 - 14 years Tuesday nights from6.30-8.30
Health Services
Aged Care Assessment Team (Tasmanian Health Service)
Street Address: 1st Floor, 13 Mulgrave Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6777 4644 Please note: all referrals must come via My Aged Care now, you can no longer refer directly to ACAT. Phone 1800 200 422.
Website: www.myagedcare.gov.au
Arthurs Tas Polio News
Contact: Arthur Dobson
Postal Address: PO Box 36, Mowbray, Tas 7248
Phone: 03 6326 9340
Email: arthur_dobson@bigpond.com
An informative newsletter for Polio survivors, their family and carers.
Australian Hearing
Contact: Trent McHugh
Address: 63-65 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6332 4700
Providing a range of Audiological services to various locations in North/North East Tasmania including Windsor Community Precinct, 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside 7250. Contact Launceston office for all appointments.
Baptcare Mental Health TasConnect Operating Hours: 9am-5pm, weekdays excluding public holidays Contact Number: 1800 290 666 A free and confidential mental health referral phoneline for all Tasmanians, to help find the right mental health support or to help connect you with a peer worker if you need help applying to psychosocial access to the NDIS.
Beaconsfield District Health Service
Address: 13 Bolton Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6702 6060
Email: beaconsfieldhealth@ths.tas.gov.au
Working with the community to improve people's health and well being.
Cancer Council of Tasmania
Contact: Georgina Wilde
Street Address: 69 Howick Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6779 1101
Free call: 13 11 120
Email: gwylde@cancertas.org.au
Cancer support service.
Cancer Help Line
Phone: 131 120
Support service for kids 5 - 24 years of age.
Community Carelink Centre
Provides an information service.
Community Care Tasmania Phone: 03 6334 0990 or 1300 722 400 Website: www.cct.org.au Community Care Tasmania offers a full range of local home-based aged and disability care services. Our aim is to be the home care provider of choice and to assist people to remain living in their own homes in a safe, friendly, comfortable way.
Community Health Centre - North
Contact: Ms Joy Allen
Street Address: 13 Bolton St, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address: c/- Beaconsfield District Health Service, 13 Bolton St, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6702 6060 Email: jallen@wtc.tas.gov.au
Community Nursing
Community Nursing service to clients in their homes.
Community Options North - Assessment and Case Management Service
Contact: Anthea Cooper
Street Address: Level 1, 13 Mulgrave Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Postal Address: Level 1, 13 Mulgrave Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6777 4201
Email: com.options@ths.tas.gov.au
Continence Foundation
Contact: Carmel Taylor
Address: Phone: 1300 723 143
Free call: 1800 330 066
Support group.
Eyelines
Contact: The Manager
Street Address: Shop 2 Grove Shopping Centre, Legana, Tas 7277
Postal Address: Shop 2, Grove Shopping Centre, Legana, Tas 7277
Phone: 03 6330 2188
Head to Health Launceston Head to Health, operated by Stride, are operating a new service for adults in Launceston who are seeking emotional wellbeing and mental health support. Family and friends of people experiencing mental illness can also seek information and advice through the centre. Phone: 1300 001 907 Website: https://stride.com.au/who-we-help/adults/head-to-health
Integratedliving Australia Ltd Street Address: 22 Earl Street, Launceston, Tas 7250 Postal Address: PO Box 1919, Launceston, Tas 7250 Phone: 1300 782 896 Email: mail@integratedliving.org.au Integratedliving is a community based, not-for-profit organization offering in-home support and health services.
Launceston Pathology - Collection Centre
Contact: Moira McNeair
Address: Windsor Community Precinct, 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6334 3636
Legana Amcal Pharmacy
Street Address: Shop 3, Legana Shopping Centre, Legana, Tas 7277
Postal Address: Shop 3, Grove Shopping Centre, Legana, Tas 7277
Phone: 03 6330 1001
Legana Dental Dr Eben Lourens and Dr Theo Nel Street Address: 19 Freshwater Point Road, Legana, Tas 7277 Postal Address: 19 Freshwater Point Road, Legana, Tas 7277 Phone: 03 6709 8000 Website: www.leganadental.com.au
OPSM
Street Address: 64 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6331 1755
Parkinson's Tasmania
Contact: Pauline Domeney
Postal Address: PO Box 608, Kingston, Tas 7051
Phone: 03 6229 2509
Email: pdomeney@netscape.net.au
Riverside Family Dental
Street Address: Windsor Community Centre, 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside, Tas 7250
Postal Address: 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6311 0520
Riverside Capital Chemist
Contact: Ms Helen O'Byrne
Street Address: shop 3/4 Riverside Shopping Complex, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 3664
Email: riverside@capitalchemist.com.au
Riverside Physiotherapy
Contact: Ms Sarah Lyons
Address: 5 Cleghorn Avenue, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 3977
Rural Alive and Well
Contact: John Clark
Phone: 03 6254 1092
Mobile: 0429 157 738
Email: jclark@rawtas.com.au
Mental Health Support Service
Specialist Palliative Care Service – North Contact: Diane Collier Address: Allambi Building, 33-39 Howick Street, Launceston, Tas 7250 Phone: 03 6777 4544 Fax: 03 6336 5529 Email: palliativecare.north@ths.tas.gov.au
Tasmanian Eating Disorder Support Service (TESS)
Contact: Diane Hayes
Postal Address: PO Box 447, Launceston, Tas 7250
Mobile: 0439 189 886
Email: tess09@live.com.au
Professional counselling and support service in the community for eating disorders.
West Tamar Diabetes Support Group
Contact: Sandra Hodge Street Address: Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House, 33 Grubb Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270 Postal Address: 257 Flinders Street, Beauty Point , Tas 7270 Mobile: 0429 777 870 Email: sandra.hodge1@bigpond.com Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House at 1.30pm
West Tamar Pharmacy
Contact: Borys Szydlowski
Address: 144 Weld Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6383 1422
West Tamar Physiotherapy
Contact: Barbara Smith/ Ms Maggie McKenzie
Street Address: 7 Glen Ard Mohr Road, Exeter, Tas 7275
Postal Address: PO Box 16, Exeter, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6394 4111
Mobile: 0419 131 110
Email: admin@westtamarphysio.com.au
Treats public and private patients. Monday By Appointment Tuesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Thursday By Appointment Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Public holidays Closed
Windsor Pharmacy
Postal Address: Windsor Community Precinct, 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 4670
Women's Health Clinic at BDHS
Contact: Ms Lyn Taffe
Female GP for pap smears and breast examinations and advice.
Housing
ACCESS
ACCESS provides support and practical assistance to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Private Rental Tenancy Support Service
Street Address: 201 York Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Provides tenancy support and education to tenants on low incomes who are living or intending to live in private rental, through face to face appointments, phone support and group sessions.
Tenant's Union of Tasmania
Street Address: 62 Stewart Street, Devonport, Tas 7310 (by appointment only)
Phone: 1300 652 641
Legal Services
Launceston Community Legal Centre Inc.
Address: Suite 2, Level 2 46-48 St John Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6334 1577
Free call: 1800 066 019
Free legal advice available via phone, please call for more information or to book an appointment. More information can also be found at www.lclc.net.au Legal literacy volunteers – located at Beaconsfield house to provide free confidential help to complete a range of forms (including Services Australia Forms).
Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
Street Address: 64 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 810, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6336 2050
Free advice for residents with a pension or health care card.
Libraries
Beaconsfield LINC
Phone: 03 6383 1333
Email: beaconsfield.library@education.tas.gov.au
Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 2.30pm - 5.00pm; Friday 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 6.00pm; Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Exeter LINC
Address: Main Road, Exeter, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6394 4116
Email: exeter.library@education.tas.gov.au
Opening hours Monday-Wednesday and Friday 9.30am to 4.30 pm.
Launceston LINC
Contact: Garry Conroy-Cooper
Address: Civic Square, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6777 2446
Email: launceston.linc@education.tas.gov.au
Hours: Sunday Closed; Monday to Thursday 9:30am - 6:00pm; Friday 9:30am - 7:00pm; Saturday 9:30am - 2:00pm
Lions Clubs
Lions Club of West Tamar
Contact: Astrid Lewis Phone: 0437 367 284 Email: westtamar@lionstasmania.org Postal Address: PO Box 30, Exeter, Tas 7275 Meeting 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at various venues in the West Tamar
Riverside Lions Club
Contact: Mr Kerry Brandsen
Postal Address: PO Box 102, Riverside, Tas 7250
Email: riverside@lionstasmania.org
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 6pm for 6.30pm, Launceston Football Club Rooms
Migrant and Multicultural Services
Migrant Resource Centre
Street Address: 95-99 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 824, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6333 2211
Email: admin@mrcltn.org.au
We aim to provide relevant services and resources to promote the benefit and well being of humanitarian and migrant entrants to Tasmania, particularly those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.
Translating & Interpreting Service (TIS) National
Phone: 131 881
For people who do not speak English and for the English speakers who need to communicate with them.
Neighbourhood Houses
Beaconsfield House Inc.
Contact: Ms Janne Pinnington
Postal Address: PO Box 17, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6383 1110
Email: beacy.h@bigpond.net.au
Classes on offer include:
Playgroup, Bonsai, Funk Jazz, Bootcamp, Circuit (seniors), Writing and Storytelling, Quilting and Patchwork, Zumba, Pilates, Knitting, Stained Glass, Yoga, Drumming, Spinning, Pilates for Beginners, Art Group and Cryptic Crosswords.
All information can be accessed by contacting Beaconsfield House.
Tresca Community Centre
Street Address: Main Road, Exeter, Tas 7275
Postal Address: C/- Post Office, Exeter, Tas 7275
Email: tresca7275@hotmail.com
Supports community groups and organisations, provides programs and services and opportunities for all people.
Neighbourhood Watch
Gravelly Beach Neighbourhood Watch
Street Address: 607 Deviot Road, Deviot,
Postal Address: 607 Deviot Road, Deviot, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6394 7703
Email: colin-bailey@bigpond.com
Neighbourhood watch is a community based crime prevention program to improve quality of life within a neighbourhood. Meetings: Gravelly Beach Fire Station Time: 7:30 pm
Riverside Neighbourhood Watch
Contact: Mr Ian Peck (Coordinator) / Joan North (Secretary)
Postal Address: 360 West Tamar Road, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 2647 or 03 6327 2558
Email: pnorth@internode.on.net
Neighbourhood watch is a community based crime prevention program to improve quality of life within a neighbourhood.
Ombudsman Services
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Postal Address: GPO Box 442, Canberra, ACT 2600
Phone: 1300 362 072
Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.au
For complaints regarding Australian Government departments and agencies' actions.
Energy Ombudsman Tasmania
Street Address: Ground Floor 99 Bathurst St, Hobart, Tas 7000
Postal Address: GPO Box 960, Hobart, Tas 7001
Phone: 1800 001 170
Email: energy.ombudsman@ombudsman.tas.gov.au
The Energy Ombudsman of Tasmania provides a free, fair and independent dispute-resolution service for electricity and natural gas consumers who have been unable to resolve a complaint with their energy retailer or distributor.
You can contact our office if you have a complaint about your electricity or natural gas provider within Tasmania.
Issues we can look at include:
Financial Ombudsman Services
Postal Address: GPO Box 3, Melbourne, Vic 3001
Phone: 03 9613 7366
Free call: 1300 780 808
Email: info@fos.org.au
For complaints relating to banking, financial management, credit service, insurance and superannuation providers.
Health Complaints Commissioner Tasmania
Email: health.complaints@ombudsman.tas.gov.au
The Tasmanian Health Complaints Commissioner is an independent officer appointed by the Governor. The Commissioner is also the State Ombudsman.
The Tasmanian Health Complaints Commissioner acts independently, impartially and in the public interest. The Commissioner's role is:
We look into complaints from individuals or organisations about the provision of health services in Tasmania in both the public and private sectors.
Ombudsman Tasmania
Postal Address: GPO Box 960 , Hobart, Tas 7001
Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.tas.gov.au
You can contact our office if you have a complaint about Tasmanian state or local government administration.
We act independently and don't take sides. We act in the public interest to resolve complaints and improve the standard of Tasmanian public administration.
Some of the issues we look into include:
Telecommunication Ombudsman
Street Address:
Postal Address: PO Box 276, Collins Street West, Vic 8007
Free call: 1800 062 058
For complaints about telephone or internet providers.
Workplace Ombudsman
Address: Phone: 1300 724 200
Free call: 131 394
For workplace related complaints and issues.
Online Facilities
Beaconsfield Online Access Centre
Contact: David Potter
Street Address: Old Court House, Grubb Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6383 1146
Email: beaconsfield.oac@education.tas.gov.au
Available Monday-Friday - 10am - 4pm FREE access to Government Be Connected courses, FREE access to TAFE Digital Media course, genealogy classes, FREE wi-fi, mentoring available, plus lots more.
Exeter Online Access Centre
Contact: Ms Jan Biggar
Street Address: Tresca Community Centre, Main Road, Exeter, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6394 3257
Email: exeter@tco.asn.au
Open Mon - Fri 9.30 am. - 4.00 pm. Programs: currently offering one-on-one tutoring for residents of the community to update their skills, establish new skills, or learn about new devices (laptop, IPad, notebook, etc) at the low fee of $10 for a one hour session - Concession card holders $5
Windsor Computer Hub
Street Address: 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside Tas 7250
Email: wtc@wtc.tas.gov.au
Available Monday-Wednesday-Friday - Tuesday by appointment
Probus Clubs
Riverside Ladies Probus Club
Contact: Lynne Ward
Postal Address: PO Box 45, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: lynnegward138@mac.com
Probus provides opportunities for active retirees to meet with like-minded individuals, expanding interests and enjoying fellowship. Meeting Windsor Community Health & Wellbeing Centre, Windsor Community Precinct 1 Windsor Drive Riverside. Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month (except January) 10am -12pm.
Riverside Probus Club (Mens)
Address: Eden Street, Riverside, Tas 7250 Phone: 1300 630 488 Probus provides opportunities for active retirees to meet with likeminded individuals, expanding interests and enjoying fellowship.
West Tamar Probus Club
Contact: Mrs Ann Mills
Postal Address: PO Box 96, Exeter, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6394 4580
Probus provides opportunities for active retirees to meet with like-minded individuals, expanding interests and enjoying fellowship. Meeting at 10am on the second Monday of each month.
Religion
Anglican Church - St Davids Riverside, Parish of Riverside
Contact: Anne Godman
Street Address: 399 West Tamar Highway, Riverside, Tas 7250
Postal Address: 399 West Tamar Road, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 4742
Mobile: 0409 799 419
Email: office@riverlinks.net.au
Anglican Church of Australia
Contact: Rev Roger Hesketh
Street Address: 175 Weld Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address: 2 St Albans Court, Grindelwald, Tas 7277
Catholic Hall
Street Address: 190 Weld Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address: PO Box 4, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6383 1142
Email: topend190@gmail.com
Office hours - Thursday 9.30am-12pm
Free Reformed Church
Contact: Rev John Kroeze
Street Address: 7 Outreach Drive, Legana, Tas 7277
Postal Address: PO Box 1176, Legana, Tas 7277
Phone: 03 6343 0153
Email: jackrz@netspace.net.au
Greens Beach Faith Community (Establishing a Christian faith in Greens Beach) Contact: John or Tincha Phone: 03 6383 9086 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greensbeachfaith
Jehovah's Witnesses
Contact: Mr Paul Jones
Address: Julian Street, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6394 8327
Legana Christian Church
Contact: Dr Andrew Corbett
Street Address: 1 Gerard Close, Bridgenorth Road, Legana, Tas 7277
Postal Address: PO Box 1143, Legana, Tas 7277
Phone: 03 6330 2885
Email: admin@legana.org
West Tamar Baha'i Group
Contact: Mrs Hassanah Wilkinson
Phone:
0467 202 246 Email: westtamar@tas.bahai.org.au Open every day except Sunday
Riverbank Christian Church
Contact: Rev John de Boer
Street Address: 27 Riverbank Place, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6331 5826
Email: john@riverbankcc.org.au
Worship Services: 9.30am and 5pm each Sunday
Riverside Gospel Chapel
Contact: Mr Michael Wood
Address: 453 West Tamar Road, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 3575
Email: vmisdom@gmail.com
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Contact: Fr Martin Aye Ngwe
Street Address: Pomona Road , Riverside, Tas 7250
Postal Address: 1 Butler Avenue, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 3971
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Church
The Valley Church at Exeter
Contact: Mr Kevin Donohue
Phone: 03 6394 4727
Mobile: 0417 513 594
Email: admin@thevalleychurchatexeter.org.au
Trevallyn Life Church
Contact: Pastor Matiu Chamberlin
Street Address: 34 Pitt Avenue, Riverside, Tas 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 76, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 2943
Mobile: 0417 506 296
Email: admin@tlife.org.au
We would love for you to come and join us. We have services on Sunday mornings at 10am, youth meetings on Friday nights and MOPs (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) every second Thursday. If you would like to join a life group that meets during the week we have can organise you to join in with one.
Uniting Church of Australia
Synod Office Address: 96 Margaret Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Email: tas.office@victas.uca.org.au
West Tamar Parish
Contact: John Beswick
Postal Address: PO Box 1235, Gravelly Beach, Tas 7276
Phone: 03 6394 7690
Email: johnanddotb1@bigpond.com
West Tamar Auld Kirk Presbyterian Church
Contact: Pastor Ian Partridge
Street Address: 50 Auld Kirk Road, Sidmouth, Tas 7270
Postal Address: PO Box 150, Exeter, Tas 7275
Phone: 03 6330 3702
Mobile: 0439 394 564
Email: wtpcoffice@gmail.com
Services 10am every Sunday; 9.30am Good Friday; and 9am Christmas Day.
West Tamar Anglican Church - All Saints Exeter
Contact: Mr Don Blizzard
Street Address: Main Street, Exeter, Tas 7275
Mobile: 0408 037 917
Rotary Clubs
Inner Wheel Club of The Tamar Valley
Contact: Ms Joy Yeoman
Street Address: Exeter Recreation Centre, Exeter
Postal Address: 159 Oxford Street, Beauty Point, Tas 7270
Phone: 0434 730 731
Inner Wheel is a women's organisation and promotes personal and community service, development and friendship. Meets every 3rd Monday at the Exeter Recreation Centre at 1pm
Rotary Club of Legana Inc. Contact: Ms Claire Rechberger (Secretary) Mobile: 0419 331 582 Rotary Legana provides friendship, business development, fellowship and supports community activities whilst encouraging busy modern day members they can make an impact without needing to attend meetings in person every time- We are mostly in the cloud!
Rotary Club of West Tamar Inc.
Contact: Mr Steve Shaw
Mobile: 0414 982 620
Secretary West Tamar Rotary Club
Rotary provides friendship, business development, fellowship and supports community activities. Meetings: Wednesday 6.00pm for 6.30pm
RSL
Beaconsfield RSL Sub Branch Secretary: Mr Cecil Williams PO Box 55, Beaconsfield TAS 7270 Ph: 0403 650 357 Email: BeaconsfieldRSL@outlook.com
Rural Youth
Tamar Rural Youth
Contact: Ricky Edson
Postal Address: C/- 3 Cimitiere Street, George Town, Tas 7253
Mobile: 0447 783 202
Senior Citizens
Association of Independent Retirees
Contact: Sue Shea - Secretary
Postal Address: PO Box 332, Launceston, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 3161
Email: sueshea@bigpond.net.au
Self funded retirees, monthly meeting, social gathering, guest speakers, information for self funded retirees.
Beaconsfield Park Inc. (Homes for the Elderly)
Contact: Lynn Armstrong
Street Address: Yorktown Road, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Postal Address: PO Box 94, Beaconsfield, Tas 7270
Phone: 03 6383 1707
Contact Tuesday 9-12pm
Cadorna House - Aged Care
Address: 91a Cormiston Road, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 1631
Delta Therapy Dogs
Contact: Ms Sarah Campbell
Phone: 03 6334 8431
Mobile: 0417 574 307
Delta Therapy Dogs provide volunteers and dogs to aged care and disabled facilities to help provide a friendly ear (or paw) for the residents
Active Ageing Exercise Classes - Windsor Pharmacy Contact: Sue Cooper Street Address: 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside Tas 7270 Phone: 03 6327 4670 Email: windsor@capitalchemist.com.au
Masonic Peace Haven
Street Address: 185 Penquite Road, Norwood, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6345 7200
Presbyterian Care Tasmania - Legana
Street Address: 1-9 Freshwater Point Road, Legana, Tas 7277
Postal Address: PO Box 1237, Legana, Tas 7277
Phone: 03 6330 0600
Email: info@prescaretas.org.au
Riverside Senior Citizens Club
Contact: Mrs N Calvery
Postal Address: 20 Totara Street, Riverside, Tas 7250
Phone: 03 6327 3086
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