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Housing Shelter Transportation Healthcare Food Utili: local programs and next steps

Call Housing Connect first for emergency accommodation, bond help, rent arrears, or homelessness risk.

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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Colony 47 - Housing Connect

Nonprofit

Find social and crisis housing, tenancy support and pathways to long-term accommodation in Derwent Valley; apply online for Housing Connect services.

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2

Community Transport Services Tasmania

Nonprofit

Affordable door-to-door transport for medical appointments, recovery programs and community access in Derwent Valley; book a trip with CTST.

Open provider page +1-658-393-4396
3

Service Tasmania - New Norfolk Service Centre

Local Government Program

One-stop Service Tasmania New Norfolk for government transactions, child care aid, housing info and service referrals; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-613-616-9901
4

Corumbene Care

Nonprofit

Community care and support services in Derwent Valley including home visits, respite and referrals for local clients; contact for referral.

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5

Derwent Valley Medical Centre

Nonprofit

General practice with mental health and addiction support in New Norfolk\u2014book medical, counselling or follow-up appointments.

Open provider page +1-682-476-0662
6

Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania

Local Government Program

Free legal help for tenancy, eviction, fines and addiction-related matters in Tasmania; apply for legal assistance

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Recommended next steps

  • Call Housing Connect first for emergency accommodation, bond help, rent arrears, or homelessness risk.
  • Ask Derwent Valley Council about local emergency relief, community contacts, and nearby food support.
  • Use CTST for low-cost transport to medical appointments, shopping, and essential services.
  • Visit Service Tasmania New Norfolk for concessions, Centrelink-linked services, IDs, and benefits navigation.
  • Contact Legal Aid Tasmania early for tenancy, debt, family violence, fines, and benefits disputes.
  • Ask Foodbank's Find Food service for the nearest current food relief outlet serving New Norfolk.
  • If utility bills are overdue, ask NILS Tasmania about no-interest loans and appliance/essential expense options.
  • Book Derwent Valley Medical Centre or Corumbene for healthcare access and ask about bulk billing or referrals.
  • Keep ID, concession cards, lease, bills, income details, and medical letters ready before calling services.
  • If unsafe tonight, call emergency services on 000 or Housing Connect after hours for urgent shelter advice.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security