Supporting recovery from sexual assault

Laurel House is a not-for-profit, community-based sexual assault support service that operates across the North, North-East and North-West Tasmania. We provide a 24/7 support hotline, free counselling, training and education.

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Laurel House is a not-for-profit, community-based sexual assault support service that operates across the North, North-East and North-West Tasmania. We provide a 24/7 support hotline, free counselling, training and education.

Laurel House is committed to the belief that everyone has the right to live free from the violence of child sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment.

The North and North West Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Service, known as Laurel House, is a not-for-profit, community-based specialist sexual assault support service.

Our team provides sexual assault trauma counselling, support, education and training. We provide an inclusive, holistic service that addresses sexual inequalities and abuses by advocating for individual and community change.

Latest news

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Laurel House chosen for ReGEN projectLaurel House chosen for ReGEN project

Laurel House chosen for ReGEN project

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October 2024
Laurel House is one of 12 organisations chosen to partner with La Trobe University’s ReGEN research group.
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It's not rocket science to keep a child safe

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It’s really not rocket science to keep a child safe from harm and happy
Sexual and Reproductive Health Collaborative Group releases Strategic FrameworkSexual and Reproductive Health Collaborative Group releases Strategic Framework

Sexual and Reproductive Health Collaborative Group releases Strategic Framework

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September 2024
Take a look at the Sexual and Reproductive Health Collaborative Group's (SRHCG) newly released Strategic Framework 2024–2030.

Upcoming events

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Ribbons of Reflection North West

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An event for the North West community to show our commitment to preventing and effectively responding to child sexual abuse.

Ribbons of Reflection Launceston

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An event for the Launceston community to show our commitment to preventing and effectively responding to child sexual abuse.

Courageous Conversations

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May 2024
Create a Tasmania free from child sexual abuse. Join the conversation with victim-survivors and experts from around Australia.
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Training sessions

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Free training for clubs and community groups

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Oct 2024
Support your members to prevent and respond to sexual violence in our communities.

Free Harmful Sexual Behaviours and Disability event

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Nov 2024
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Nov 2024
Join us for a discussion about recognising and responding to harmful sexual behaviours focusing on young people with disability.

Using the Laurel House Conversation Cards - Smithton

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Nov 2024
Learn how to use our conversation cards for starting difficult conversations about consent and sex.

Consultation opportunities

Consultations

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Change for Children Strategy Consultation Survey

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We want to hear your ideas about how we can keep children safe in Tasmania's homes, communities and institutions.
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We can’t do it without you!

Support us to drive change through counselling, education and advocacy.

We exist to help everyone, regardless of gender, age, colour, sexuality or ability.

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We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians and first peoples on the land on which we live, work and play. We pay our respects to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community, to elders past and present and to all those who continue caring for lutruwita/Tasmania, sharing stories and upholding rights. We acknowledge the impacts of colonisation and dispossession and the contemporary disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We also acknowledge the devastating impacts of family and sexual violence and child removal in Aboriginal communities. We recognise the power of truth telling and ongoing leadership by Aboriginal communities in addressing and preventing family and sexual violence.

We recognise, welcome and respect people of all genders, sexes and sexualities. Laurel House is committed to improving access and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people.

Get help now

If you, or anyone else is in immediate danger, call 000

Northern Tasmania

North West Tasmania

If you require assistance outside of business hours, please call the 24/7 Statewide Support number below:

(1800 697 877)

Have a less urgent enquiry?

Please fill out the form below and your enquiry will be responded to within two business days

Thank you for contacting Laurel House.

We have received your message and will aim to respond using your preferred method within two business days.

If you require support out of business hours, please phone 1800MySupport (1800 697 877). If you are located in the north or north west, a Laurel House team member will answer your call.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.

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