Community Assistance

Chaplaincy

Our team of Chaplains cover the North & North West and are available to talk to.  If you would like to speak with one of our amazing chaplains, call the office 6335 3000 and they will direct you.

Morton's Place & City Kitchen

MORTONS PLACE (LAUNCESTON)

Morton’s Place offers a safe and friendly place for anyone who is need of food or connection with others. 

Free breakfast (range of cereals, toast and hot drinks) is available up to 10:00 am each day.

Free soup and bread is available between 11:30 am and 12:45 pm or people can pay $5 for a freshly cooked main meal, or $7 for a main meal and a dessert. 

Tea and coffee making facilities are free to use throughout operating hours.

Morton’s Place also offers shower and laundry facilities to people from the community to use while the kitchen is open. 

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday (except public holidays) 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Address: 48 Frederick St, Launceston

CITY KITCHEN (BURNIE)

City Kitchen offers a safe, friendly, warm and inviting place for anyone in need of food and friendship and living in the Burnie area. Breakfast is available for a gold coin donation and a 2 or 3-course lunch is available for $3.

Opening Hours:

Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Address: Burnie Baptist Church Hall, Mount Street

Outreach Trailers (SnagChat)

#SnagChat, City Mission's mobile BBQ trailer, brings smiles, support and sizzle sausages to Launceston's suburbs and surrounding towns. Our friendly volunteers provide a free BBQ and drinks; sparking conversations with individuals, children, and families.

Utilising the delicious aroma of a cooked snag, #SnagChat provides a vital lifeline for people who may be isolated and in need of a chat. #SnagChat creates a positive community space where people can feel they belong, while enjoying good food, company and conversation.

In addition to the immediate support of the #SnagChat BBQ, we also distribute emergency supplies such as blankets, clothes, and food, while also connecting people with crucial services. Last year, our team of 23 volunteers and 1 staff member attended 201 events, serving over 15,000 people, including nearly 10,000 children.

#SnagChat collaborates with many like-minded local organisations such as PCYC, Northern Suburbs Community Centre, local schools, George Town Neighbourhood House, City of Launceston Council, local churches, Scripture Union, Vinnies, Healthy Tasmania, local playgroups and many others.

You are welcome to join us every Friday night in Civic Square for good company, conversation, and a snag!

Mission Health

Mission Health is a FREE drop in nurse – led health service fully registered with Medicare. Mission Health provides free health care to people experiencing homelessness, who may otherwise go without. 

Our team can provide treatment or advice on health issues including:

• General health assessments & education
• Minor health issues: chest infections, skin infections etc.         
• Chronic health management: diabetes, asthma etc.         
• Medication support     
• Referrals to other health services and specialists       
• Immunisations
• Wound care      
• Pathology    
• Chronic health issues (diabetes, asthma, etc)
• Minor procedures 
• Monitoring of skin lesions. 

Mission Health is now open from Monday to Thursday. To see a member of the health team, drop in and register at Mission Health reception, 99 Wellington St. Launceston, or call City Mission on 03 6335 3000. 

Due to the nature of this service, waiting times may vary so please be patient as our aim is to help as many people as we can.

Please bring your Medicare, Healthcare and/or Pension card if you have them.

Mission Health needs volunteers - If you are a Nurse, GP or Allied Health professional please email volunteering@citymission.org.au for more information about how you can help City Mission transform lives.