Get help

Having trouble putting food on the table or paying your bills?
Call us Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

We believe in good for you

If you are experiencing financial hardship or are facing a crisis, contact us to find out how we can support you. We believe in good for you and want to see you get back on your feet.

Depending on your situation, and what we have available, we may be able to provide you with vouchers for food, fuel or electricity. Once your immediate needs have been met, we can also help with your next steps. We can talk to your utility providers about that outstanding bill, help you connect with Centrelink about getting a job, talk to police, or recommend other support services.

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Financial support and Doorways

Monday and Friday, 10am–1pm

For all-year financial support, call 03 6208 1488. When you phone us, you may be told you're eligible for a voucher and directed to visit us for collection during opening hours.

A team member will have a compassionate conversation with you to understand your needs and let you know what help is available.

Doorways case work can provide wrap-around support, including:

Advocacy and support
Information and advice
Case management
Goal setting
Positive Lifestyle Program
Community connection opportunities

Find out how Doorways can support you

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Homelessness support

Friday, 10am-1pm

If you are at risk of, or are, experiencing homelessness, our Street to Home case workers can support you with practical assistance and referrals.

We can help with:

Practical items such as clothing and bedding
Application forms
Referrals to other services
Driving you to appointments
Finding and maintaining housing

We are available to support people sleeping rough in Hobart and surrounding areas.

Call for an appointment

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Drop in service

Monday and Friday, 10am–1pm

Come in for some friendly conversation and practical assistance, including:

Showers and toilets
Laundry facilities
TV, phones and free wifi
Tea and coffee

Depending on your needs, we may also be able to provide you with:

Frozen meals
Fresh produce
Household goods, including pantry items and toiletries
Practical items for people sleeping rough

Recovery from addiction

Friday, 11am–12pm

Find help to overcome your addiction at our SMART Recovery group program. This evidence-based program is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It can support people with substance dependencies to lead a more balanced life.

For more information, call or email us.

Email us

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Financial counselling

Friday, fortnightly, 10am-1pm

Financial counselling is a free service to help you re-gain control of your finances. We have an on-site financial counsellor who can help you with creating a budget, negotiating with creditors and empowering you to feel more confident with your money. We offer this service on-site with support from Anglicare.

Talk to a financial counsellor online.

Email us

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Positive Lifestyle Program

By appointment

A program offering one-on-one support, discovering your strengths, and building self-awareness.

Email us for an appointment

Christmas support

If times are tough for you in the lead up to Christmas, we may be able to help relieve your stress.

We have food parcels and toys for children available throughout December.

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