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Local Government Age Well Kingborough
Details of Kingborough Council's initiative for seniors in the municipality. Includes progam and event information, the Kingborough Positive Ageing Plan, and useful community links
Local Government Burnie City Council: children's services
Information on child care services available in Burnie, including long day care and outside school hours / vacation care
Local Government Central Coast Council: childcare
Information on child care services available on the Central Coast, including after-school and vacation care
Local Government Clarence City Council children's services
A community based, not for profit service sponsored by the Clarence City Council (Rosny Child Care Centre, family day care, after school care, holiday program, safety house, and youth programs)
Local Government Clarence City Council: Disability Access Plan and Mobility Map
Links to the Clarence City Disability Access Plan, which aims to provide the right of equal access to those with a disability or mobility issue. There is also a link to a mobility map for Rosny Park, Bellerive Village and Richmond
Local Government Derwent Valley Council: children's services
Information on child care services available in the Derwent Valley municipality, including after-school and vacation care
Local Government Devonport City Council: let's read
An initiative designed to promote reading with young children 0-5 years in the Devonport municipality
Local Government Devonport City Council: Residential Land Strategy 2011-2030 Draft
As part of the State Government’s planning reform package Councils are required to develop new interim planning schemes on a regional basis
Local Government FEWCHA (Dorset Youth Advisory Group)
FEWCHA is the Dorset Youth Advisory Group, which organises and runs a range of activities for young people in the Dorset area, and provides advice to the Dorset Council
Local Government Flinders Council: childcare
Details of the Furneaux Childcare Centre
Local Government George Town Council: childcare / child health
Information on child care and child health services available in the George Town municipality
Local Government Glamorgan Spring Bay child care services
Details of child care centres within the Glamorgan Spring Bay municipality
Local Government Glenorchy Action Interagency Network (GAIN)
Information about GAIN, an inter-agency group for government and non-government service providers and organisations working with families and children from birth to 12 years of age. GAIN works together to ensure effective services for children and families in the City of Glenorchy
Local Government Glenorchy City Council Youth Program
Glenorchy City Council's youth program undertakes specific projects and activities relating to youth issues and services
Local Government Glenorchy City Council: Team Glenorchy
Group of community leaders with the responsibility for overseeing the Glenorchy City Community Plan. Links to the latest news, membership, plan, the benchmarks, meeting dates and minutes
Local Government Hobart City Council: child care centres
Child care services available in the Hobart municipality, including after school and vacation care
Local Government Hobart City Council: Inner City Development Plan
An Inner City Action Plan was endorsed by the Council at its meeting on the 12th December 2011 as the basis for future planning within Hobart’s inner city.The Inner City Action Plan represents the first phase of projects developed from the recommendations in the Gehl Architects Report Hobart 2010 Public Spaces and Public Life – a city with people in mind.
Local Government Huon Valley Council: aged care services FAQ
Details of a range of home and community based services and recreational services for seniors in this municipality
Local Government Huon Valley Council: independent living units for seniors
Details of aged care units in the Huon Valley operated by the Huon Valley Council
Local Government Kentish Council: Social Inclusion Window Label
Details an initiative by the Kentish Social Inclusion Action Group to encourage acceptance and equity in the community through the display of a social inclusion label in local business windows. Includes a link to a printable application form
Local Government Kentish Youth Council
The Kentish Youth Council, or KYC Start is a special committee of young people to communicate with the Kentish Council. The site includes information on events, resources and activities
Local Government King Island Council: youth
Details of the Council's services and activities for young people
Local Government Kingborough Council youth services
Details of Kingborough Council's Youth Services Team activities, Council's Youth Policy, Youth Strategy, venues and services
Local Government Kingborough Council: family day care
Information on family day care services available in the Kingborough municipality, including overnight, weekend, after-school and school holiday care
Local Government Kingborough disability access
Information on disability access in the Kingborough municipality, including access maps, beach wheelchair information, action plan, and advisory body
Local Government LIFT Central Coast Youth Council
The aim of the Youth Council is to encourage greater communication between Central Coast Council and the youth of the municipality, and to encourage the development of leadership skills, and personal and community pride. Membership is open to 12-25 year olds
Local Government Manor Gardens Club
Manor Gardens Club is a purpose-built day respite centre for aged people, located in Kingston, southern Tasmania. It offers experienced care in a home-like environment
Local Government Meander Valley Council: community development programs
Provides information on services and opportunities for people of all ages in the Meander Valley municipality. Includes the community newsletter, and details of school holiday programs and other youth programs
Local Government Meander Valley: community services directory
Comprehensive listing of community-based organisations and services in the Meander Valley area
Local Government Midlands Rural and Remote Child Care Services
Details of the child care service designed especially for families in the rural and remote areas of the Northern Midlands, rotating between the townships of Avoca, Campbell Town, Cressy and Perth
Local Government Moving to Launceston
Launceston City Council information for prospective migrants to the city. Includes a link to the 'New Residents' Kit', and information on migration, citizenship, education and training, and Launceston's 'climate for living'
Local Government Northern Midlands Council: youth services
Youth programs and contacts for this municipality
Local Government Sorell Council: children's services
Downloadable information about after school care options and holiday activities
Local Government Sorell Council: childrens services
Incorporating a number of accredited child care services for children and families within the Sorell Municipality and surrounding areas
Local Government Sorell Council: National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is 13-19 May and Council will be holding a Volunteer Recognition Reception at the Pittwater Scout Hall on 16 May. Attendance responses for event by 10 May
Local Government Southern Water: Concessions
Details of concessions available from Southern Water with links to relevant forms
Local Government Speak Up Devonport
Devonport City Council is seeking to increase community participation in its decision making processes and has created this online discussion site
Local Government Tasman Council: Community Events
Community events including guides and application form
Local Government Volunteer Recognition Awards
Details of West Tamar Council's annual awards recognizing volunteer organisations and workers within the West Tamar municipal area
Local Government Volunteer Recognition Awards
Details of Hobart City Council's annual awards recognizing volunteer organisations and workers within the Hobart municipal area
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Council: children's services overview
Council provides quality community-based child care for children from birth to 12 years of age, including after school and vacation care
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Council: vacation care
Details of Waratah-Wynyard Council's school holiday care program for children
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard parent information pack
Waratah-Wynyard Council and Tasmanian Early Years Foundation information resource for new parents, containing details of services, social activities, public conveniences, guides to playgrounds, support services, fact sheets and more
Local Government Young People (Devonport City Council)
Links to information on the Zone Youth Information & Access Centre, youth services, Internet resources and the Lighthouse Project (Mersey Respectful Relationships Project)
Local Government Youth Action Network Glenorchy (YANG)
Glenorchy network group consists of youth service providers based either in Glenorchy or with a Glenorchy youth service provision focus with the aim of improving co-ordination and networking in the community
Local Government Youth Arts and Recreation Centre
Youth Arts and Recreation Centre is Hobart City Council's dedicated youth space for youth arts and recreation. It provides activities and programs and creative spaces for people aged 12 to 25 years of age
Local Government Youth Making Changes around Burnie (YMCAB)
Information for young people to actively participate in the youth scene in Burnie through joining the YMCAB. Includes details of events and opportunities for young people to new gain skills and be involved in the Burnie community

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