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FindHelpTAS provides a central, online directory of services that support the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians and our communities.
Our goal is to help Tasmanians in need find services near them.
Our partner organisations value strong communities and support for low income and disadvantaged Tasmanians.
FindHelpTAS is a self-funded community initiative led by a partnership of Tasmanian community service organisations, supported by TasCOSS.
Find Help Tas
Find Help Tas
Find Help Tas
In Australia, drinking (and other drug use) cultures can change depending on where you live. This page from the Australian Drug Foundation looks at alcohol and other drug use in regional, rural and remote areas – what contributes to use and what are the impacts.
Alcohol and drug use in regional and remote Australia
Alcohol and drug use in regional and remote Australia
Alcohol and drug use in regional and remote Australia
You might have heard Australia is ‘banning’ vaping. But what does this mean? And what effect will the changes have? Here, the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) breaks down the changes that are happening – and what you can do if you, or someone you know, are impacted.
Changes to vaping rules in Australia
Changes to vaping rules in Australia
Changes to vaping rules in Australia
E-cigarettes/vapes are spoken about a lot, and your child could see them on social media, through friends or other sources. They may have questions and may even have tried them. It’s important to have open communication with your child, to help them as they face new experiences and challenges. Here are some tips for talking about e-cigarettes with your child.
Talking to your child about e-cigarettes/vaping
Talking to your child about e-cigarettes/vaping
Talking to your child about e-cigarettes/vaping
There are many definitions out there of what a drug is, simply drugs are substances that change a person’s physical or mental state. Learn about what drugs are and what you need to know in this factsheet from Your Room.
Effects of drugs & alcohol
Effects of drugs & alcohol
Effects of drugs & alcohol
Understanding your medicines will help you get the most from them. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, nurse or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner or Worker.
5 Questions to ask about your medicines
5 Questions to ask about your medicines
5 Questions to ask about your medicines
This article looks at the new vaping legislation and how this may impact people who vape.
Disposable vape ban will not punish users
Disposable vape ban will not punish users
Disposable vape ban will not punish users
It can be hard to keep track of medicines. A medicines review in your home can help make sure they are working well for you. Find out whether a check of your medicines might be helpful for you and how it works.
A medicines review in your home
A medicines review in your home
A medicines review in your home
The majority of people never use drugs, but it is important for people to know how to assist someone if a drug-related emergency happens. Drugs are unpredictable; they can affect people in different ways. This article from Positive Choices explains what to do in case someone you know has taken a drug and needs help.
How to help someone who has taken a drug
How to help someone who has taken a drug
How to help someone who has taken a drug
Medicines can help you feel better. Sometimes they can cause unwanted effects (side effects). For some mob the side effects don’t cause many problems. But for some mob the side effects can lead to big problems. Ask your health worker to write down any medicines you’re taking that can cause these problems.
Problems from your medicines?
Problems from your medicines?
Problems from your medicines?
You may have come across the phrase ‘sober curious’, or ‘semi-sober’ online or in conversations with friends. With campaigns like febfast gaining popularity in recent years, many people are exploring semi-sobriety by having a break from alcohol, or drinking less. But what does being ‘sober curious’ look like?
What is ‘sober curious?’
What is ‘sober curious?’
What is ‘sober curious?’
Single-use vapes will be banned from being imported into Australia from the beginning of 2024 as part of the federal government's vaping crackdown. This article explores the changes being made.