In February 2022, the Premier announced the Department of Communities Tasmania would be abolished. From 1 December 2022, the Department of Communities Tasmania ceased to exist, and all functions have moved to other areas of the Tasmanian State Service.
This change is about maximising shared resources and capabilities and aligning Government services to best meet the ongoing needs of our Tasmanian community.
Services provided by Communities Tasmania are now provided by other State Service agencies. Here is a full list of where the Communities Tasmania functions have moved to:
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Children, Youth and Families
Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People
Child Advocate
Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Service
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Wellbeing, Strategy and Engagement, including Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy, Family Safety Secretariat and Office of Aboriginal Affairs
Community and Disability Services
Policy and Programs (including the portfolios of Community Development, Veteran’s Affairs and Women)
Corporate Support for the Tasmanian Community Fund
Department of State Growth
Sport and Recreation
Tasmanian Institute of Sport
Silverdome
Sport and Recreation Infrastructure
Homes Tasmania
Community Infrastructure and Housing
Housing Tasmania
Housing and Homelessness Help
Home Ownership
Private Rental Help
Tasmanian Housing Strategy
Department of Health
Board of Exceptional Needs
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
Other things to note
Corporate Services, Office of the Secretary and Grant Management functions have been transferred across multiple receiving agencies.
