Uniting Tasmania
Play for Change
Play for Change is a therapeutic play program underpinned by accredited Theraplay 2 certified workers, who work individually with children displaying problem behaviours. This is both a centre-based and outreach program aiming to reach some of society’s most vulnerable children, to reduce the impacts of trauma, chaos and environment experienced by these children.
What the service can help with
Social and emotional development
Social exclusion
Suicide or self-harming behaviour
Trauma
Violent behaviour
How the service is delivered
Information, Advice and Education
Support Services
Therapeutic Care
Services are available for
Unaccompanied Children
Accompanied Children
Parents and Carers
Age eligibility for children
0 - 12
Cost of service
Free
Is a referral required?
No referral required
How do clients access the service?
Client responsible for transportation to service
Home visits can be provided
Regions covered
South
North
Contact Details
34 Paterson Street Launceston TAS 7250
6333 8000 or 6244 1144
Focus Domains
Being loved and safe
Being healthy
Participating
Having a positive sense of culture and identity