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Your Local and Trusted Charity. Hobart City Mission (HCM) has been serving the people of Southern Tasmania for over 165 years.

This has only been made possible through the generosity of our supporters and volunteers. Established in 1852, HCM was the first City Mission in Australia and is the third oldest Mission in the world. HCM offers assistance to those who need it most in the Southern Tasmanian community by providing emotional, physical and financial support and guidance. We pride ourselves on finding innovative programs and services that empower people and enable them to participate in community life with a sense of dignity, purpose and self-reliance.

04/11/2026

💙 Happy International Volunteer Managers Day 💙

Behind every great volunteering experience is someone who takes the time to welcome, encourage and support others.

Today, on International Volunteer Managers Day, we're recognising the people who help create places where volunteers feel valued, connected and able to make a difference.

At Hobart City Mission, our volunteers contribute thousands of hours each year across our programs, services and op shops. They bring skills, compassion, friendship and energy that help strengthen our community.

But volunteering is about more than the work being done. It's also about belonging.

Many of our volunteers tell us that the people who support them make all the difference. They speak about feeling welcomed, appreciated and genuinely cared for, and about the friendships and connections they've built along the way.

One volunteer described their manager as "a very approachable boss who has been very welcoming and easy to work with", while others spoke about feeling supported, valued and encouraged to be themselves.

International Volunteer Managers Day is an opportunity to celebrate the people who make these experiences possible. The people who take the time to listen, mentor, teach, encourage and help others thrive.

To everyone who supports volunteers, thank you for helping create places where people feel they belong.

And to our incredible volunteers, thank you for the difference you make every day.

- Your Local & Trusted Charity ✨

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04/11/2026

🛍️💕 Love op shopping? Curious about volunteering? 💕🛍️

If you've ever wondered what volunteering at an op shop is like, but don't have the time for a regular commitment, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a go!

Join us for a hands-on Volunteer Drop-In Session at our Hobart City Mission Mega-Store in Moonah and experience the journey of a donated item from donation through to display.

You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how our Mega-Store operates, meet our friendly team, enjoy some morning tea, and discover how volunteering helps support people doing it tough across Greater Hobart.

✨ 30% discount on the day – if you become a volunteer you'll get this all year round!
✨ No experience needed
✨ No formal onboarding beforehand
✨ Fully supported by our staff on the day
✨ Morning tea provided

📅 Wednesday, 18 November
⏰ 10:00am - 1:00pm
📍 Moonah Mega-Store, 15 Mian Rd, Moonah

Interested? Drop us an email at [email protected] and let us know you're coming along 😊

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27/10/2026

Today, Hobart City Mission CEO Adrienne Picone and Board President Peter Gartlan had the opportunity to meet with Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters, to share more about the work of Hobart City Mission and present our latest Impact Report.

It was a valuable opportunity to discuss the challenges facing many people across Tasmania, the growing need for support, and the impact that can be achieved when communities come together to help one another.

We were grateful for the opportunity to share the stories, achievements and outcomes made possible by our supporters, volunteers, staff and partners. Every person who stands alongside Hobart City Mission helps create opportunities for people to access housing, emergency relief and other support and connection so they can live well.

Thank you to Her Excellency and Dr Walters for taking the time to learn more about the people and communities we serve.

📷 Pictured: Adrienne Picone, Peter Gartlan, Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells and Dr Rob Walters

- Your Local & Trusted Charity ✨

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Hobart City Mission
Caring for 174 years 💞
Don't forget to connect!
Stay in the loop with your Southern Tasmanian Community🥰

16/10/2026

What if we stopped treating housing as the end goal and started seeing it as the starting point?

At Hobart City Mission, we see every day that the challenges people face don't exist in isolation. Housing stress, financial hardship, poor health, trauma, family breakdown and social isolation are often deeply connected.

That's why homelessness isn't simply a housing issue. It's a community issue.

While crisis support plays an important role, lasting change requires more than temporary solutions. We need responses that address the root causes of poverty and homelessness and provide a pathway to stability.

That's why we support Housing First.

Housing First recognises that people don't need to solve every challenge in their lives before they deserve a home. Instead, a safe and permanent home provides the foundation from which people can address those challenges with the right support around them.

Because everyone deserves the dignity, security and opportunity that comes with having a place to call home.

As the Anti-Poverty Week ends, our commitment doesn't.

We'll continue walking alongside people across Southern Tasmania, connecting them to the supports they need to live the life they choose.

Because every person deserves to be seen, valued and connected.

- Your Local & Trusted Charity ✨

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Hobart City Mission
Caring for 174 years 💞
Don't forget to connect!
Stay in the loop with your Southern Tasmanian Community🥰

14/10/2026

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Facing it without a home is something no one should have to endure.

Like many people experiencing poverty and homelessness, Simon* wasn't just dealing with one challenge. He was carrying the weight of multiple pressures at once. When he was diagnosed with cancer, the uncertainty of not having a secure place to live added another layer of stress and made an already difficult situation even harder to navigate.

The uncertainty of not knowing where he would sleep, alongside the demands of treatment and the impact on his mental health, made it incredibly difficult to focus on recovery. Every day was spent managing immediate challenges while trying to navigate a serious health condition.

Through Hobart City Mission's Safe Space and strong collaboration with partner services, a coordinated support network was put in place around Simon. This included advocacy, practical assistance, connections to healthcare, and support to help him secure stable housing.

And that's where things began to change.

With a safe and secure place to call home, Simon was no longer forced to focus solely on survival. He could concentrate on his treatment, his wellbeing and his future. The stability of housing, combined with wraparound support, gave him the foundation he needed to recover and regain his strength.

This Anti-Poverty Week, Simon's story is a reminder that poverty and homelessness are rarely the result of poor choices or a lack of effort. Often, they're the result of circumstances that make everyday life harder than most of us can imagine.

It's also a reminder of why Housing First matters.

A home isn't a reward for overcoming hardship. It's the foundation that makes overcoming hardship possible.

- Your Local & Trusted Charity ✨

*The trauma Simon experienced is still very real, so to protect them, their names have been changed and images using AI have been used. We want to thank Simon for sharing their story.

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Hobart City Mission
Caring for 174 years 💞

14/10/2026

Calling All Sleep Roughers! We need your help!

As we start planning for Sleep Rough 2027, we'd love to hear from the amazing people who have already taken part over its 5 years.

If you'd like to support and be a part of our Sleep Rough 2027 campaign, we're looking for any past participants willing to share their experience and help inspire others to get involved.

Don't mind being on film and sharing? We would love to see your short video:

⭐ Why did you choose to Sleep Rough?
⭐ What was the experience like for you?
⭐ Why is supporting people experiencing homelessness important to you?
⭐ What would you say to someone thinking about signing up?

Or perhaps you're not a fan of being on camera? No problem! We'd also love photos from your Sleep Rough experiences and a few lines about what taking part meant to you.

Be brave, be first! As our thank you for helping us out, the first 20 people who send us a video or photo will get EXCLUSIVE access to the official Sleep Rough 2027 date before we announce it to the world!

Your stories will help to raise awareness, encourage others to sign up, and show the real impact of our community coming together to support those experiencing homelessness.

📩 Send your videos, photos or reflections to us via DM or email the team at [email protected]

- Your Local & Trusted Charity ✨

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Hobart City Mission
Caring for 174 years 💞

Don't forget to connect!
Stay in the loop with your Southern Tasmanian Community🥰

12/10/2026

This Anti-Poverty Week, we're challenging one of the most common myths about poverty: that it's caused by poor choices or a lack of effort.

At Hobart City Mission, we see what happens when people are doing their best, but the basics are simply out of reach. We also see the difference that practical support, a safe place to stay, a meal or someone who will listen can make.

But we know that support alone doesn’t fix poverty or homelessness.

We need to think differently about how we respond. Housing First starts with a simple idea – housing is the foundation, not the reward. People need a safe, permanent place to call home with the right support around them to help make it work.

We need to keep working on the things that put people in poverty in the first place – housing, income and access to the support they need.

Everyone deserves the dignity and security that comes with having a safe place to call home.

That’s something worth working towards every week, not just Anti-Poverty Week.

- Your Local & Trusted Charity ✨
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Hobart City Mission
Caring for 174 years 💞
Don't forget to connect!
Stay in the loop with your Southern Tasmanian Community🥰

22/09/2026

Local, Trusted and Always People First.

The right disability support is about more than services. It's about feeling safe, valued and supported to live life your way.

At Hobart City Mission, we provide personalised disability support and Supported Independent Living that helps people build independence, pursue their goals and stay connected to their community 💛

As a local not-for-profit, every decision we make is focused on the people we support. We're also investing in purpose-built accessible homes, including our newest homes in Rokeby 🏡

We're proud that 100% of residents say their home is safe and clean, and 97% are happy with the quality of support they receive 🙌

To learn more about our disability supports, accessible homes and current vacancies, visit our website: https://www.hobartcitymission.org.au/disability-support

18/09/2026

🏆 Powered by People: Congratulations TasNetworks!

Our community partner TasNetworks have taken out the Workplace Volunteering Impact Award at the 2026 Tasmanian Volunteering Awards 🎉

Their team continues to make a real difference through volunteering, sharing skills, donations and practical support, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything they do 💛

Congratulations to all the finalists and award winners. And a huge thank you to all volunteers across Tasmania. Your time, care and commitment help build stronger communities every day.

Also, a huge congratulations and thank you to Volunteering Tasmania for their continued advocacy & support and putting on a wonderful celebration of all the inspiring achievements across the volunteering sector in Tasmania.

Well done, TasNetworks. We love working alongside you! 👏

📷 (left to right): Adrienne Picone, Aaron De La Torre, Andrew Mansfield and Mariah Jardine

- Your Local & Trusted Charity ✨

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Hobart City Mission
Caring for 174 years 💞
Don't forget to connect!
Stay in the loop with your Southern Tasmanian Community🥰

18/09/2026

💻 Helping Bridge the Digital Divide

A huge thank you to Hazell Bros and their ICT team for supporting Tech Yeah's 100 Laptops in 100 Days initiative!

By sharing their technical expertise through skills-based volunteering, they helped refurbish donated laptops, ensuring they were ready to make a real difference for Tasmanians experiencing digital disadvantage.

Their contribution shows how businesses can create meaningful community impact by sharing the skills and expertise of their people.

Thank you, Hazell Bros, for helping bridge the digital divide and empowering more Tasmanians with the digital skills, confidence and connection they need to thrive 🌟

📩 Interested in exploring skills-based volunteering opportunities with Hobart City Mission? Get in touch at: Partnership Specialist, Mariah: [email protected]

- Your Local & Trusted Charity ✨

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Hobart City Mission
Caring for 174 years 💞
Don't forget to connect!
Stay in the loop with your Southern Tasmanian Community🥰

Address

50 Barrack Street
Hobart, TAS
7000

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61362154200

Website

https://www.hobartcitymission.org.au/

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