Supporting young Tasmanians for 50 years to be healthy, housed, learning, employed and empowered.

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Are you between 18 & 24 and need help with the rent?

Our vision is to create a thriving, connected, inclusive and diverse community where every young Tasmanian has the opportunity to live a good life.

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We’ve been hosting Christmas in Southern Tasmania for over 40 years.

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We rely on the generosity of the community who contribute to our work in many different ways. Through donating and raising funds, you are making a real difference to our community, here in Tasmania.
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Learn about JumpStart

Find out how you can help us address housing for young Tasmanians. We can do it, let’s revolutionise housing in Tassie and give young people the opportunity they need.
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Want to know about our History?

See how we began with an idea. 50 years later, we’re still finding potential in those we meet. We’re still supporting young people and we’re ready to do the hard work and look for solutions.

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Latest News

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October 24, 2023

Bodhi’s story

Bodhi, born and raised in Tassie, is also part of the first cohort moving into our JumpStart share houses. Bodhi has also been struggling to find permanent accommodation for a…
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October 17, 2023

Will’s story

Will, a Tasmanian local, moved to Queensland to finish school and then work with machinery, before deciding to move back to family when COVID was finally behind us. “Tasmania is…
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October 5, 2023

David’s story

Born in Congo, David* grew up in Ethiopia before moving to Darwin as a teenager. After becoming sick of the heat, David and his brother came to visit Tasmania for…

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