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Glenhaven Family Care is a not for profit community service organisation committed to caring for, strengthening, enriching and equipping individuals and families for 60 years in Tasmania.  We work in partnership with Government, Families, Foster Carers and other Community Partners to deliver a diverse range of support services.

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Out of Home Care ~Foster Care~

Caring for the communities most vulnerable children through care

Integrated Family Support Service

Providing support and resources to build family strength, resilience and capacity

Disability Support Services

A fresh approach to providing activities and accommodation options for participants with disabilities

Kentish House

Delivering services to meet the needs of the Kentish community

We are passionate about stronger families and individuals engaged in community and supported to realise their potential

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Why it’s important to read to your kids

Why it’s important to read to your kids

Books and stories are one of the magical properties of the world. To get lost in a good story for hours upon end of an evening or enjoy a book on a topic that interests you while laying back in the sun, it is a past time that many of us enjoy. Reading with our...

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Coffee with Glenhaven – August 2019

Coffee with Glenhaven – August 2019

Hello,We are so happy to welcome you to our first Coffee with Glenhaven post. We have been so busy the past six months and we wanted to take the time to share with you what we have been up to.  This month we are sharing stories from our Disability Teams. Each...

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How an Active Life Helps People with Disabilities

How an Active Life Helps People with Disabilities

Exercise is important for all people to live a fulfilled and healthy life. For a person with a disability, it is still just as important for them to be getting exercise and moving their body every day. Did you know that more than one-quarter of Australians with a...

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Support Young People Leaving Foster Care

Support Young People Leaving Foster Care

For any young person, becoming an adult and leaving the home to start your own life can be a scary thing. It can be overwhelming all the choices available of what to do with your future and this can lead to anxiety for the young person. For a foster child, it is an...

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Is my child ready to start chores?

Is my child ready to start chores?

This question can be a difficult one to ask yourself as a parent, especially when you have a very cute toddler who knows how to wrap you around their very tiny pinkie. Also, many parents know that teaching a young child chores often leads to more work for the parents...

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9 Reasons to become a Foster Carer

9 Reasons to become a Foster Carer

1. You can make a difference By providing a safe and nurturing environment for a foster child, you will have opportunity to create a warm and positive experience for children who come into your care. Many of our foster carers say that one of the most rewarding parts...

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Supporting and equipping children, young people, individuals and families within a caring environment by providing innovative programs, partnerships and advocacy.

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North West Office
Camp Clayton Facility
41 Clayton Rd, Ulverstone, Tas 7315

Northern Office
Door of Hope Complex
Glen Dhu Street, South Launceston 7249

Kentish House
16-18 Station Street, Sheffield 7306

 

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