Supporting Tasmanian families since 1917. Families Tasmania is a universally accessible organisation that focuses on providing a range of evidenced based services that support and empower your family to build healthy and well lives.
In the Association’s name was changed from Child Health Association Tasmania (CHAT) to Families Tasmania Inc. While the association has evolved its operations and services over the decades to respond to the needs of a changing society, its core objective of supporting Tasmanian families to build healthy lives has remained steadfast.
Tasmanian Families are connected, supported and empowered to build their health and wellbeing.
Our Mission
Empowering Tasmanian families to build healthy lives through advocacy, education, community connections and support programs.
Our Values
Integrity
Advocacy, authenticity, strive for continuous improvement, evidence based, best practice
Playful
Engaging, creative, innovative, fun, curious, family friendly and informal provision of support, relatable
Inclusive
Accepting, non-judgmental, fully accessible, respect, collaborative, adaptable, plain language communication
Supportive
Openness, kindness, compassion, empathy, flexibility, responsive, responsive to needs and anticipated needs
Connections
Focus on positive partnerships, fostering connections (parent to parent, parent to child, family to community), family pathways, beneficial collaborations, focus on capacity building
