Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert information
For the latest health advice, and Tasmanian Government information and resources about COVID-19, visit: www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au
For general information, including the national response, call the national 24-hour Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.
Check In TAS App
From 1 May 2021 Tasmanians and visitors will be required to use the Check In TAS app when they visit a range of businesses, organisations and events . This will help to keep ourselves, our loved ones and our community safe.
The free Check In TAS app is available for download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Further information, including the types of premises, is available online at www.checkin.tas.gov.au
Important information regarding COVID-19 impact on Communities Tasmania services and activities
Communities Tasmania delivers, supports and funds a range of services, programs and events.
Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response, a number of activities have been disrupted, postponed or cancelled.
Updates on services delivered by Housing Tasmania, Disability and Community Services and Children, Youth and Families are detailed below in the expanding tables.
Please note the below information may be subject to change.
For the latest health advice, and Tasmanian Government information and resources about COVID-19, visit: www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au
Housing, Disability and Community Services
Service | Organisation | Status | Contact for more information |
|---|---|---|---|
Non-essential work. Examples include: Telephone contact with tenants is the primary contact method wherever possible. Tenants are being visited in their homes where there is no other reasonable option. | HDCS (Housing Tasmania, Tenancy Services) | Ongoing, with strategies in place to reduce client contact. | 1300 665 663 |
Housing Connect Front Door South | Colony 47 | Ongoing, with strategies in place to reduce client contact. | 1800 800 588 |
Housing Connect Front Door North /North West | Anglicare | Ongoing, with strategies in place to reduce face to face contact. | 1800 800 588 |
Housing Connect Support | Colony 47, Anglicare, CatholicCare, Hobart City Mission, Salvation Army | Ongoing, some with strategies in place to reduce direct client contact where possible | 1800 800 588 |
Rent Relief
The Tasmanian Government is providing rent relief for residential households who rent homes in the private market and who are experiencing housing stress because of the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The scheme starts on 25 May 2020.
More information about the scheme can be found on the Rental Services page.
Service | Organisation | Status | Contact for more information | Fact Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Range of free services for people affected by gambling | Gamblers Help | Ongoing | 1800 858 858 | Gambling and COVID-19 |
Prevention of Elder Abuse so that older Tasmanians can live their lives with dignity and respect | Elder Abuse Helpline | Ongoing | 1800 44 11 69 | |
Office of the Senior Practitioner Authorisation of restrictive practices and training. | HDCS (Disability and Community Services | Ongoing with strategies in place to reduce face to face contact | seniorpractitionerdisability@communities.tas.gov.au (03) 6166 3567 | Office of the Senior Practitioner Temporary Business Practices |
Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Service Comprehensive diagnostic assessment for children and young people (0-18) suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder. | HDCS (Disability and Community Services | Ongoing with strategies in place to reduce face to face contact | autismassessment@communities.tas.gov.au (03) 6166 1100 | Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Service Changes to Deliver of Service |
Children, Youth and Families
Service | Location | Status | Contact for more information | Fact Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line, including:
| Statewide | Ongoing, with strategies in place to maintain social distancing and hygiene in line with Public Health advice.. | 1800 000 123 | |
Child Safety Services including:
| Statewide | Ongoing, with strategies in place to maintain social distancing and hygiene in line with Public Health advice. | 1300 737 639 | Supporting Children and Young People Regarding Coronavirus |
Adoption and Permanency Services including:
| Statewide | Ongoing, with strategies in place to maintain social distancing and hygiene in line with Public Health advice. | (03) 6166 0422 Or |
The Commissioner for Children and Young People (CCYP) has also published information on COVID-19 targeted at children and young people on the CCYP website.
Service | Location | Status | Contact for more information | Fact Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Travel Support | Statewide | All travel overseas and non-essential interstate travel for children under the custody and guardianship of the Communities Tasmania is suspended. | Please see Tasmanias current restrictions for further information or visit coronavirus.tas.gov.au | |
| Child and Family visits | Statewide | Child Safety Officers are recommencing non-essential face-to-face contact between children and their families. | Please contact the relevant Child Safety Officer for further information. |
The Commissioner for Children and Young People (CCYP) has also published information on COVID-19 targeted at children and young people on the CCYP website.
Service | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
Ashley Youth Detention Centre | North West | Ongoing, with strategies in place to maintain social distancing and hygiene in line with Public Health advice. |
Youth Justice Services | Statewide | Ongoing, with strategies in place to maintain social distancing and hygiene in line with Public Health advice. |
The Commissioner for Children and Young People (CCYP) has also published information on COVID-19 targeted at children and young people on the CCYP website.
Service | Location | Status | Contact for more information |
|---|---|---|---|
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service | Statewide | Ongoing, with strategies in place to maintain social distancing and hygiene in line with Public Health advice. | 1800 608 122 |
Silverdome
Silverdome is available for use for bookings of up to 250 people from 11 June 2020. Conditions apply please read the attached facts sheet.
Call 03 6344 9988, admin@silverdome.com.au
Sports Bookings and Facility Usage Fact Sheet