2026
This eNews will fill you in on some of our recent work, including a joint letter calling for an independent review of short stay accommodation in Tasmania, and our work alongside National Shelter (most recently a submission to the Commonwealth Land Bill 2026). Find out more about these, as well as our regular sector updates. Click here to read the full eNews.
An update on the Homes Tas/Building Tas transition, a new HAFF funding announcement, community housing awards nominations, SCHADS summary of changes, and plenty of new releases, reports, media, and networking opportunities to explore. Click here to read the full eNews.
We wrap-up Homelessness Week 2026, including some fantastic photos from the range of events held throughout the week. We also launch our member survey, and keep you updated on the latest sector news, training, and opportunities for your organisation. Click here to read the full eNews.
Find out all about Homelessness Week, including the fantastic events happening right around Tasmania from 3-9 August 2026. Click here to read this special edition eNews for Homelessness Week.
We’ve been busy meeting with our national colleagues in recent weeks, and you can read all about it in this eNews edition. There are also updates on our finalised RTA submission, Building Tasmania, and the housing dashboard. Plus, opportunities for sponsored delegates at an upcoming conference, plenty of networking and learning opportunities, a new report from National Shelter, as well as all the usual research, articles and updates to read. Click here to read the full eNews.
An update on our RTA submission, draft short stay accommodation amendments, the latest on housing tax reform, and a farewell to AHURI’s Dr Michael Fotheringham. This edition also contains plenty of possibilities for sector networking, webinars, and employment opportunities. Click here to read the full eNews.
In this eNews edition, we reflect on the recent State Budget, provide sector updates and networking opportunities, as well as highlighting plenty of new research and reporting to keep you up to date. Click here to read the full eNews.
Our national peak body has provided a comprehensive summary of relevant announcements from the Federal Budget. Thanks to CEO Jackson Hills for sharing this information and keeping the sector updated. Click through to National Shelter’s eNews bulletin here.
Catch up on all the new reports and submissions just released, plus training and other opportunities in the sector. Click here to read the full eNews.
A jam-packed eNews this week, with a call for input into the review of the Residential Tenancy Act, State and Federal announcements on new housing in Tasmania, plus plenty of updates on housing initiatives, the fuel crisis, Coalition of Community Sector Peaks advocacy, and much more. Click here to read the full eNews.
A report on the recent Statewide SHHS forum in Campbell Town, an update on the Coalition of Community Sector Peaks, and our latest submissions. Also, some great training and events coming up – the Thrive at Work Summit, a new AHURI webinar, plus the Alongside Mental Health and Wellbeing conference. Click here to read the full eNews.
A special edition this week, to discuss the recent announcement from the Premier about the Dept. of State Growth and Homes Tas. Also taking a moment to congratulate Jackson Hills on his appointment as the new CEO of National Shelter. Click here to read the eNews.
This week’s eNews is packed with opportunities for networking, learning, employment, and funding for your organisation. From Shelter Tas’ latest submission to the Short Stay Levy Bill consultation and update on the NRSCH, to the Social Impact Leadership Australia (SILA) program and the chance to work as a Housing and Homelessness Support Manager for Wintringham – you’ll find it all in this latest edition. Click here to read the eNews.
We kick off this eNews with some great news – confirmation of funding for National Shelter and Homelessness Australia! There is also new RoGS data out, and the announcement of the new CEO of Homes Tas. All the usual media and reports, training opportunities, and sector updates can be found here as well Click here to read the eNews.
In this first eNews for 2026, catch up on some of our upcoming priorities, our recently published op-ed on short-stay accommodation, plus – hot off the press – the HAFF Round 3 call for submissions is now open! Plus the latest media updates, research, training, and employment opportunities. Click here to read the eNews.
2025
New AIHW data, upcoming HAFF Round 3 opening soon, the latest Homes Tas dashboard report, plus festive events and seasons’ greetings! Click here to read the eNews.
We discuss the 11th Rental Affordability Index report (released this week) and what the findings mean for Tasmania, alongside Anglicare’s recent Front Door Service snapshot. Josh Burns MP, the Federal Special Envoy for Housing and Homelessness paid us a visit last week, and we shared some key insights on local housing pressures and priority areas for national action with him. Also in this eNews – all the usual updates, latest news and research, plus training and networking opportunities. Click here to read the eNews.
Our CEO’s reflections on the Tasmanian 2025-26 interim Budget, good news for pets in rentals, plus our regular sector updates, the latest research, and training opportunities. Click here to read the eNews.
In this edition, we reflect on the recent National Housing Conference and look ahead to the upcoming State Budget. There are also some fantastic professional development opportunities (Homelessness Australia’s Housing First ‘Train the Trainer’ course) and resources, such as the cyber health check tool for NFPs. To find out about these and more, click here to read the eNews.
We run through the upcoming State Budget process and Shelter’s priorities for the year ahead, plus the recent Workforce Development planning day, new reports and research, and a program to assist vulnerable pet owners. Click here to read the eNews.
On Thursday 11th September, we gathered in Hobart with friends and colleagues to mark a significant milestone – Shelter Tas’ 50th anniversary! Click here to read this special edition eNews, and view a selection of photos from the event.
We release the fifth update of the report, ‘Monitoring the Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Tasmanian Housing Markets’ from Shelter Tas and Prof Peter Phibbs, and share our submission to the Fair Work Commission – in response to its review of the SCHADS Award. The latest Housing Dashboard figures are also available, as well as news reports, media, and training opportunities for the sector. Click here to read the eNews.
Shelter Tas welcomes our new Minister to the housing portfolio, we provide an update on our recent activities and submissions, plus the usual range of papers and reports, and training opportunities. Click here to read the eNews.
We wrap-up Homelessness Week for 2025, by celebrating all the fantastic events held throughout the week, and acknowledging the wonderful people who organised them. Click here to read the eNews.
Find out all about Homelessness Week, including the fantastic events happening right around Tasmania from 4-10 August 2025. Click here to read the eNews.
An update on the upcoming State election, some successful events recently hosted by Shelter Tas, plus a merger of two community housing organisations to form a new peak – Australian Community Housing. As well as the usual networking opportunities and latest reports and articles, it’s time to start thinking about Homelessness Week coming up in the first week of August! Click here to read the eNews.
With another election approaching on July 19th, this eNews covers Shelter Tas’ key election priorities in detail; there’s also our regular updates on the housing dashboard, reports and media, plus some great upcoming events – including a call out for performers to participate in a special Homelessness Week event. Click here to read the eNews.
A special edition eNews to distribute two important documents – the Independent Review of Homes Tasmania and the Government’s response to it. Both were released on Tuesday 3rd June 2025, along with a media statement from the Housing Minister. You can find links for these documents in the eNews – click here to read them all.
A welcome to our new and continuing Federal politicians, preparation for the upcoming State Budget, lots of new reports – including Anglicare’s Housing Connect Front Doors Service Snapshot, as well as conferences and training opportunities. Click here to read the eNews.
Our response to Labor’s resounding win in the Federal election, a reminder for those interested in applying for our new role of Senior Project Officer, updates on our policy work and recent submissions, plus lots more sector news and learning opportunities. Click here to read the eNews.
A mini-eNews that covers an exciting employment opportunity at Shelter Tas for Senior Project Officer, a recap of our key asks before the Federal Election on May 3rd, and Anglicare’s Rental Affordability Snapshot. Click here to read the eNews.
Our key asks for the upcoming Federal Election, Youth Homelessness Matters Day, progress on the Residential Tenancy Amendment Bill 2025 for pets in rentals, and plenty of upcoming events and networking opportunities. Click here to read the eNews.
A hot-off-the-press Federal election announcement, analysis from this week’s Budget, events, grant opportunities, and more. Click here to read the eNews.
A special edition to highlight National Shelter’s Election Priorities and proposed funding announcement for national homelessness peak bodies. Click here to read the eNews.
Our latest work, sector updates, and National Shelter’s priorities for the upcoming Federal election are all included in this eNews – as well as all the usual reports, events, training, and grant opportunities. Click here to read the eNews.
Plenty of new research and reports, employment opportunities and upcoming conferences. Find out about the latest happenings in the housing and homelessness sector, and meet our new Senior Policy Officer, Lauren. Click here to read the eNews.
An update on sector news for the first few weeks of 2025, the most recent AIHW data, plus reports, training opportunities and upcoming conferences. Click here to read the eNews.
2024
A wrap-up of the recent Shelter Tas AGM – including elections to the Policy and Executive committees, new reports and media updates, plus some great training and networking opportunities in the new year. Click here to read the eNews.
Federal housing policy updates with the Help to Buy and Build to Rent Schemes, as well as two important reports released this week – the national Rental Affordability Index and Professor Peter Phibbs’ update on short term renting in Tasmania. All this plus the usual sector updates, training and events. Click here to read the eNews.
Some fantastic training sessions and webinars in this eNews edition, the first festive community events have been organised, plus employment and grant opportunities. Click here to read the eNews.
An update on our latest policy work, and an invitation to the Shelter Tas AGM, plus a round-up of sector events and notices. Click here to read the eNews.
An invitation to the upcoming Shelter Tas AGM and welcome message from our Acting CEO, Kim Bomford; plus all the usual reports, research and sector updates. Click here to read the eNews.
An update on the State Budget and Budget Estimates, HAFF round one announcement, upcoming conferences and webinars, plus much more. Click here to read the eNews.
An update on Shelter Tas’ Workforce Development Program for July/August, and our recent submissions about Tasmania’s planning system. There’s also the usual round-up of the latest research and upcoming events, plus a new Homes for Homes funding round for Tasmania. Click here to read the eNews.
A wrap-up of a very successful Homelessness Week for 2024, new research and articles, welcome to the new Federal Minister for Housing and Homelessness, plus an invitation to complete the Australian Homelessness Monitor survey. Click here to read the eNews.
This is a special eNews edition for National Homelessness Week, with links to events and activities around Tasmania during the week. Click here to read the eNews.
This edition features a message from the CEO highlighting Homelessness Week, the new website and more. Click here to read the eNews.
This edition marks the start of the new National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness, the implementation of the Housing Connect 2.0 reforms, new research on short stay accommodation, Homelessness Week update, and much more. Click here to read the eNews.
This edition features a message from the CEO, our submission to the Proposed RTA amendments, an update on the Workforce Development Program, an opportunity for delegate sponsorship to the Aust. Homelessness Conference, an employment opportunity at Launceston Women’s Shelter and more. Click here to read the eNews.
This edition features a message from the CEO, Housing security for older Tasmanians, Housing and Homelessness News, Community Housing DFV Toolkit and more. Click here to read the eNews.
This edition features a message from the CEO, Federal Budget 2024, Housing and Homelessness News, Hobart City Mission Sleep Rough event and more. Click here to read the eNews.
This edition features a message from the CEO, Housing and Homelessness News, Shelter Tas Workforce Development Program update and more. Click here to read the eNews.
This edition features the State Election, ERO Win, International Womens Day, Housing and Homelessness News, and more. Click here to read the eNews.