Trauma-Informed “Having the Hard Conversations” training – F2F Devonport

The recent Shelter Tas Workforce Development Program training in November 2022 identified “Having the Hard Conversations” as important training, and has been recommended as a key priority area. This full day session complements the “Trauma-Informed Toolkit for Workers in the Housing and Homelessness Sector” training delivered in November 2022, although attendance at the previous training is not essential. All housing …

Trauma-Informed “Having the Hard Conversations” training – F2F Hobart

The recent Shelter Tas Workforce Development Program training in November 2022 identified “Having the Hard Conversations” as important training, and has been recommended as a key priority area. This full day session complements the “Trauma-Informed Toolkit for Workers in the Housing and Homelessness Sector” training delivered in November 2022, although attendance at the previous training is not essential. All housing …

Online Q&A: AOD: Understanding Stigma and Person-Centred Language

11 May 2021: Shelter Tas partnered with ATDC and the Alcohol & Drug Foundation to deliver a one-hour presentation unpacking the language used when working with, or communicating with individuals who currently use or have used alcohol or drugs. Click here to read the summary and evaluation report.

SASS: Sexual Trauma First Aid Training

1 & 3 June 2021: The Sexual Trauma First Aid training provided an overview of trauma informed practice principles, neurological impacts of trauma, referral pathways, basic interventions for trauma symptoms and self-care strategies. Read the full evaluation here.

Submission to the Consultation on Draft Land Use Planning and Approvals and Housing Land Supply Amendment Bills, 4 February 2021

Tasmania’s planning system has a significant influence on the types and locations of homes being built, and therefore on people’s access to appropriate housing, and outcomes for social inclusion across our community. The planning system sets the framework for the supply, diversity, location and affordability of housing that is developed. This framework needs a clear and inclusive vision to meet …

Wednesday 27th January 2021

Welcome back to the Shelter Tas eNews for 2021! As some of us are resuming regular work patterns after a break, others have kept working throughout the last weeks. Special thanks to everyone who keeps our essential housing and homelessness services operating every day of the year. Tasmania faced a chronic shortage of affordable housing long before the COVID-19 health …

House of Assembly Select Committee’s Report into Housing Affordability in Tasmania

The Tasmanian community faces significant housing challenges. Market conditions have changed dramatically in recent years along with the introduction of short stay accommodation, leading to declining housing affordability and increased homelessness and the service system is under strain. This inquiry was established to provide an opportunity for stakeholder input on a range of issues impacting housing affordability and related issues …