Support & Advocacy

At the Archdiocese of Hobart, we are guided by the love and teachings of Christ, committed to offering support and advocacy to those in need.

With a foundation rooted in faith, compassion and justice, our mission is to uphold the dignity of every individual, especially the most vulnerable among us.

We strive to be a source of hope, providing a safe and welcoming space where voices are heard.

There are a range of support services you can contact that may be able to help you or someone you know.

Further National and Tasmanian support services can be found on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Website.

Tasmanian PoliceCall Police when not an emergency tel:131444 Contact via an online contact form.
Strong Families Safe KidsCall and report any concerns about the safety and wellbeing of a child. tel:1800 000 123 Report any concerns about the safety and wellbeing of a child via an online contact form.
BraveheartsIf you wish to make a client (or personal) referral to our counselling or case management services, please contact our team. tel:1800 272 831Information about child sexual abuse, including the signs and effects of child sexual abuse, grooming, online child exploitation and how to respond to a disclosure.
Beyond BlueTalk to a counsellor. If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling. tel:1300224636Chat online to a counsellor. If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling.
LifelineYou are not alone. We’re here to listen. tel:131114 Chat with us for support. Lifeline’s support service is available via confidential online chat.
Kids HelplineKids Helpline can support you. We answer your questions about counselling, how it all works and what you can chat about – as well as give you useful self-help info and other support options. tel:1800551800WebChat Counselling Open 24/7 – 365 days
If you can’t get to a phone or prefer to chat online, you can connect one-on-one with a Kids Helpline counsellor through WebChat (typing with a counsellor)!
13 YARNGoing through a tough time? We’re here to yarn.
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. tel:139276 		13YARN has developed a range of fact sheets to provide you with information and assistance during challenging times. Browse by topic and download any fact sheet that may be helpful for your situation.
eSafety CommissionerHelping Australians have safer experiences online
eSafety is Australia’s independent regulator for online safety. We educate Australians about online safety risks and help to remove harmful content such as cyberbullying of children, adult cyber abuse and intimate images or videos shared without consent.
headspaceGet support. There are many ways we can support you in your mental health and wellbeing call us now! tel:1800 650 890 I’m a young person and I’m looking for information about mental ill-health. Keep up to date on all the latest campaigns, announcements and news from headspace.