Shelter Tasmania

16/09/2025

On Thursday 11th September, we gathered in Hobart with friends and colleagues to mark a significant milestone - Shelter Tas’ 50th anniversary.

Since 1975, Shelter Tas has been at the heart of a sector that has weathered many challenges and continues to serve as a safety net for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. During these five decades, Shelter Tas has been a steadfast voice for the sector and has represented Tasmanians at risk of or experiencing homelessness and housing stress — through leadership, advocacy, research and policy influence, as well as specialist workforce capacity building.

It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces from across the Tasmanian housing and homelessness sector in attendance, along with local, state, and federal government representatives (including Housing Minister, the Hon Kerry Vincent MLC), and colleagues from the national Shelter Network.

Our appreciation goes to Shelter Tas’ founding and life members, past and current executive and policy committee members, supporters from all sides of politics, colleagues at Homes Tasmania, and the broader sector. Your commitment and support has impacted the organisation in so many ways and helped make Shelter Tas what it is today - and we thank you for joining us to celebrate half a century of achievements.

During an evening filled with music and memories, there were wonderful opportunities to reflect, reconnect, and look ahead - to the next 50 years!

Go to https://sheltertas.org.au/50-years/ to explore a timeline and photos capturing Shelter Tas’ history, as well as a photo gallery from the event and a video presentation to mark our 50th anniversary.

03/08/2025

Homelessness Week 2025 is here!

In the first week of August each year, we take time to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face and what is needed to end homelessness. We also recognise and celebrate the outstanding efforts of the Tasmanian housing and homelessness sector - working to support those who need a place to stay for the night or a safe and secure long-term home.

Go to the Homelessness Week events calendar at www.sheltertas.org.au to see the details of events kicking off the week today:
🏠 Homelessness Week national launch and webinar (online)
🏠'Homelessness, Housing and Beyond' launch (Hobart)
🏠 Expo, presentation and morning tea (Devonport)
🏠 Panel discussion with housing and homelessness services (Launceston)

Don't forget to wear purple to mark this important week, and get involved with the ongoing campaigns that need your support throughout the year!

30/07/2025

Homelessness Week is a national event held each year in the first week of August, and it starts this Monday!

Being in the depths of Tasmania’s winter, Homelessness Week highlights the importance of having a secure, safe and warm home to go to. It also aims to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face and what is needed to end homelessness. As the peak body for housing and homelessness in Tasmania, each year Shelter Tas coordinates the week's events.

There's so much happening right around the State, and you can get involved by going to the Homelessness Week events calendar at www.sheltertas.org.au/homelessness-week-2025/. Host your own event, or head along to the many activities planned for the week - we'd love to hear from you if you're organising or attending an activity!

02/05/2025

Are you looking for a meaningful role supporting housing and homelessness services? We are seeking a Senior Project Officer to join the small but dedicated Shelter Tas team.

An experienced candidate who, like us, believes that affordable, appropriate, safe and secure housing is a fundamental human right would be an ideal fit. They will play a key role in providing project capacity and capability, sector analysis and expert advice to Shelter Tas and its members, to support systemic advocacy on housing and homelessness issues in Tasmania.

This Hobart-based role is for approximately 30 hours per week (to be negotiated with the successful applicant), paid at Level 7.1 SCHCADS Award, and aligned with a three-year funding contract.

For the full Position Description (including selection criteria) and Advice to Applicants documentation, please go to www.sheltertas.org.au, or view the job ad on Seek and Ethical Jobs. If you have further questions after reading all the information, please call the Shelter Tas office on (03) 6224 5488, or email Trish at training@sheltertas.org.au.

Applications close 5:00pm Monday 19th May 2025.

16/04/2025

Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day - the annual national awareness day for youth homelessness in Australia, and a day of celebration, learning and understanding, and advocacy.

The 2021 Census showed that 25% of homeless Tasmanians were aged between 12-24 years (the largest cohort) and an additional 14% were children under 12 years old.

This Federal Election, Shelter Tas is advocating for more targeted funding to provide appropriate housing and support for young people at risk of homelessness, and young renters.

You can support YHMD by signing the Yfoundations petition, calling on the federal and state governments to develop a comprehensive national strategy to end youth homelessness. They are seeking 15,000 signatures – make yours one of them at www.yfoundations.org.au.

16/08/2024

Come along to Youth Arc this Saturday August 17th at 2:00pm, and watch your housing experiences and stories being brought to life on stage by a team of actors and musicians.

Playback Theatre performed 'Safe as Houses' during Homelessness Week, and are back for a second show. Have your voice heard and tell your housing story, then see it represented straight away onstage.

This is a free public event, supported by the City of Hobart. No need to book, just show up!

07/08/2024

How's your Homelessness Week going? Don't forget to check out the events calendar on the Shelter Tas website to find out what's happening right around Tasmania for the second half of 🏠 www.sheltertas.org.au

02/08/2024

Starting on Monday, Homelessness Week runs until August 11th - and is jam-packed with events and activities happening right around the State. Make sure you head over to the Shelter Tas website (www.sheltertas.org.au) to find out more about Homelessness Week and all the fantastic events taking place!

24/11/2023

Written by Impact Economics and Policy and in partnership with the Hobart Women's Shelter, we are pleased to launch our new report today - 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙤: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 & 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙖.
You can read this groundbreaking economic research on the Shelter Tas website at www.sheltertas.org.au.

Welcome to Shelter Tas We are the peak body for housing and homelessness in lutruwita/Tasmania and we acknowledge the palawa/pakana peoples of lutruwita on whose land we live, work and meet. Our vision is for affordable, appropriate, safe and secure housing for all and an end to homelessness. Our mi...

09/08/2023

Have you had the opportunity to attend any of the fantastic events for Homelessness Week 2023? There are plenty more activities scheduled around Tasmania over the next couple of days - go to www.sheltertas.org.au to view the full events calendar and get involved, because

08/08/2023

Check out the latest from award-winning cartoonist and Shelter Tas ambassador for Homelessness Week, First Dog On The Moon!

If you wanted a home you should have been born before we sold off all the public housing to developers!

07/08/2023

Thanks to Nic Street MP - Liberal Member for Franklin for his video address to mark Homelessness Week 2023. https://youtu.be/jIyHsTYdH1Q

Go to www.sheltertas.org.au to find out about all the events happening around Tasmania this week!

For a full list of Tasmania's Homelessness Week 2023 events, go to https://sheltertas.org.au/homelessness-week-events-calendar-2023/