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Community Services

Lions Club of Penguin
Organisation Name
Providing community support and organising events for the community.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Meals on Wheels (Penguin)
Organisation Name
Delivery of meals and welfare check
How is this service delivered?
We come to you
Meals on Wheels (Ulverstone)
We coordinator, order and deliver meals to clients in the local community.
How is this service delivered?
We come to you
Men Care Too
Organisation Name
A grassroots community group based in Ulverstone, Men Care Too is primarily aimed at sharing news and information relevant for all men with a particular focus on blokes in unpaid, informal caring roles.
How is this service delivered?
Online
Men’s Shed Ulverstone
Organisation Name
The Ulverstone Men's Shed offers a safe and social place to come down, meet new people and make some good gear out of wood!
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Mersey Community Care Association Inc
Providing Services to allow Independent Inclusive Living.
Transport, Home Maintenance, Social Support, Domestic Assistance
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us, We come to you
Mindfulness Programs Australasia
MPA offers fully funded mindfulness courses, paid courses, and professional development.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online
Molenda Lodge Incorporated
Organisation Name
Molenda provides activities (farm, craft, horse therapy, hospitality etc), on a 17 acre heritage property 3km from Ulverstone on the Castra Road.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
NESTS – North-West Early Start Therapeutic Support
NESTS provides early therapeutic intervention to ‘hard to engage’, ‘at risk’ families on the verge of Child Protection involvement.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us, We come to you
New Mornings
Organisation Name
New Mornings is a Christian Mental Health Support organisation that aims to : To prevent mental illness by equipping individuals to grow in resilience and by increasing their community connections. To encourage and equip people who support others with mental illness. To support and equip individuals with mental illness to maximise recovery and help prevent relapse.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us, We come to you
North & North West Sexual Assault Support Service TA Laurel House
Laurel House provides face-to-face counselling to adults and children affected by sexual assault across Northern Tasmania. We also provide a 24/7 crisis response service which can assist you with an immediate crisis as a result of a recent, or historical assault, hospital attendance or speaking with police.
How is this service delivered?
Phone
North Motton Rural Committee
This committee supports the rural community, the North Motton Hall Committee, the Rural Fire Brigade and Park and Cemetary.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
North West Environment Centre/Penguin Community Garden
The North West Environment Centre is a community organisation with the vision "to inspire a new perspective on our relationship with the environment and each other so that we may all act to create a socially harmonious and ecologically sustainable future."
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
North West Walking Club
Organisation Name
We offer day and overnight walks, and occasional cycle and kayak trips.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ombudsman Tasmania
Organisation Name
You can contact our office if you have a complaint about Tasmanian state or local government administration. We act independently and don't take sides. We act in the public interest to resolve complaints and improve the standard of Tasmanian public administration. You can complain to us if you think you have been treated unfairly or unreasonably by a Tasmanian Public Authority.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online
Op-Shops
Organisation Name
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Penguin Football Club
Organisation Name
The Penguin Football club aims to serve our community with pride and passion
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Penguin History Group Inc.
Organisation Name
Collect and write the history of the town its people and the area.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Penguin Men’s Shed
Organisation Name
The Penguin Men's Shed is all about supporting men's health & well-being by providing men with a social and productive environment that enables them to improve their physical & mental health
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Penguin RSL  Sub -branch Tasmania
Penguin RSL for current serving and ex servicing service men/women of Australia.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
PIPO Support Services
Organisation Name
PIPO Support Services endeavors to provide NDIS support which hold the individual, their family and their support people at the centre of all we do.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, We come to you
Priceline Pharmacy Ulverstone
Pharmacy dedicated to caring for the health needs of the Ulverstone Community.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
RAAFA NW Tasmania
Organisation Name
The RAAFA was established to foster friendships based on sharing Air Force and aviation experience, support commemorative activities,
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Relationships Australia
Organisation Name
Relationships Australia Tasmania offers Counselling, Mediation, Family Dispute Resolution, Employee Assistance Program, Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Network, MENS Program (Men Engaging New Strategies), Redress Support Services, Children’s Contact Services. Most services are offered via ‘phone or video call (as well as Face-to-face).

Many of the services are free of charge.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Richmond Fellowship
Organisation Name
Richmond Fellowship Ulverstone provide a residential service along with outreach and a recreation program.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, You come to us, We come to you
Rotaract Club of Central Coast
We are a youth organisation that provide community services locally and internationally, whilst strengthening friendships and networks.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Rotary Club of Ulverstone
Organisation Name
Australian Rotary Clubs are part of an international network of business, professional and community leaders who strive to make the world a better place through practical efforts.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Rotary Club of Ulverstone West
Since 1986, we have provided service to the West Ulverstone, Ulverstone and Penguin communities. We continue to support programs in our local, national and international communities.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Rural Alive & Well INC
Organisation Name
Rural Alive & Well Inc. (RAW) is a Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation helping individuals, families and the community through mental health issues with a focus on reducing the prevalence of suicide in rural communities.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, You come to us, We come to you
Seeking Solace
Organisation Name
Holistic, personalised, and compassionate, non-medical end-of-life care.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, We come to you
Performance Troupe in action at our showcase, Slipstream Circus
Organisation Name
Slipstream Circus is a non-profit Youth Circus. Slipstream conducts classes in circus skills for all ages and skill levels. We aim to foster personal development as well as cooperation and community involvement.
Circus Classes, Workshops and Performances for events and festivals.
School Programs & Social Circus to the community.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
StandBy Support after Suicide (Lifeline Tasmania)
We provide support for anyone in Tasmania experiencing suicide loss and community education to enable communities to better understand and support those bereaved by suicide.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, You come to us, We come to you
Sunday Scribblers
Organisation Name
Monthly meeting of people wishing to write
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Tasmania Legal Aid
Organisation Name
Tasmania Legal Aid provides legal services to help Tasmanians understand their rights, navigate the system to resolve their legal issues and get the assistance they need.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
The Diabetes Centre
Organisation Name
The Diabetes Centre has a range of services to support people in our community with diabetes.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, You come to us
The Salvation Army – Bridge Residential Program
The Bridge Program delivers recovery based programs that provide treatment for drug and/or alcohol dependence, through a residential or day program settings. Please telephone in the first instance.
Currently we are delivering via phone and zoom and still admitting clients to residential treatment following strict COVID19 prevention procedures.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
U3A Central Coast (Inc)
Organisation Name
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ulverstone Coast Care
Organisation Name
Ulverstone Coastcare is a community group of people who have a common interest in caring for our coastline, planting, weeding and restoring the environment for the benefit of our community and native wildlife.
How is this service delivered?
Online
Ulverstone Library
Organisation Name
Offering lending items, access to online information, research/information services, free access to the internet and computers and a variety of programs, services and events enabling personal learning, growth and community connections.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Ulverstone Neighbourhood House
UNH, works in collaboration with a variety of service providers to offer a range of community development programs and events based on the key social issues.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Ulverstone Physiotherapy
Organisation Name
Musculoskeletal & sports physiotherapy
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ulverstone Senior Citizens Club
We have a range of activities providing social interaction.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ulverstone Seniors’ Forum
Organisation Name
Meetings of our friendly group provide mental stimulation and social interaction.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre
For things to do, what to see and where to go in Tasmania just ask at the Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre because we know our beautiful island best!
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Volunteering Tasmania
Organisation Name
We connect with individuals and guide them towards volunteering roles that are a good fit for them. We work closely with Tasmanian organisations, particularly charities and Public Benevolent Institutions, to assist them to build their capacity to recruit volunteers.
How is this service delivered?
Online
Warrawee Women’s Shelter
Organisation Name
Warrawee offers a twenty four hour, seven day a week crisis accomodation service. We provide a safe, secure environment for women and women with children who are escaping violence, sexual abuse and homelessness.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
West North West Working
Organisation Name
Are you holding yourself back from your dream job? Perhaps you lack confidence, or self-esteem or maybe you suffer from feelings of insecurity in the face of mounting pressure at work. You’re not alone, West North West Working can help!
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, We come to you

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If you are in the North West and you are experiencing flu like symptoms you must quarantine and call your GP or the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738.  You may need to be tested for COVID-19