About Laurel House
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.
Our vision
Our purpose
Our values
We are curious
We are inquisitive, reflective, consider different ideas, and are driven to learn and improve: we are a learning culture.
We are courageous
We are accountable, persistent and encouraging of others in the face of change, challenges and unknowns.
We are inclusive
We respect difference, value diversity and amplify the voices of people who are not often heard.
We are collaborative
We achieve more by building trusting relationships and working in partnership with others.
We are hopeful
We envision positive outcomes, are goal oriented and bring a mindset that allows us to plan for a better future.
Our work
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.
Our commitment to child safety
Laurel House is a Child and Youth Safe Organisation.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse and have systems to protect children and young people from abuse. We take all allegations and concerns very seriously and respond to them consistently in line with our policies and procedures.
We actively work to listen to and empower children and to provide an inclusive and safe environment for all young people.
We are committed to promoting cultural safety and to ensuring that the diverse needs of children and young people are met.
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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:
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