Families and Children Tasmania
Peak Body for Child and Family Wellbeing
Families and Children Tasmania (FACT) is the key peak body in the state focusing on the wellbeing of families with children in Tasmania, including children and families at risk, and children in out of home care.
As a member of the Tasmanian Peaks Network, we represent non-government providers and work closely with the Tasmanian Government on key issues that include out of home care, housing, health, education, safety, justice, transport, employment and social inclusion.
FACT can assist you with the identification of appropriate service providers across the state, facilitate introductions, provide advocacy and input to policy development.
What the service can help with
Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
Cultural support
Disability support
Education, including provision of education and programs addressing exclusion
Employment, transition, mentoring, training
Familial exclusion
Family supports
Family violence
Housing and homelessness
Identity and gender related issues
Mental health
Personal safety against all forms of abuse, neglect or exploitation
Problematic sexualised behaviours
Physical health
Reducing offending behaviours
Sexual and reproductive health
Social and emotional development
Social exclusion
Suicide or self-harming behaviour
Trauma
Violent behaviour
How the service is delivered
Advocacy
Information, Advice and Education
Services are available for
Unaccompanied Children
Accompanied Children
Parents and Carers
Age eligibility for children
0 - 24
Cost of service
Free
Is a referral required?
No referral required
Regions covered
South
North
North West
Focus Domains
Being loved and safe
Having material basics
Being healthy
Learning
Participating
Having a positive sense of culture and identity