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Region
Northern Tasmania
Integrated Family Support Service (IFSS) North Region
Category

Baptcare is the lead agency for Integrated Family Support Service Alliance in the North of Tasmania. The Alliance and other services providing IFSS to the North region are working to improve the safety, wellbeing and health of children (aged 0 to 18), young people and their families. IFSS also allows for families with unborn children to obtain support before the birth of a child. The providers of Integrated Family Support Services in the North include Baptcare, CatholicCare, Northern Suburbs Community Centre, UnitingCare Family Services, Glenhaven Family Care and Mission Australia.

Services Included
Providing a safe and nurturing environment for children
Strategies and practical skills around parenting capacity
Improving confidence and enjoyment in parenting
Managing challenging childhood behaviours
Understanding the developmental stages of children and adolescents
Time management and utilising relevant resources
Managing family conflict and breakdown
Dealing with the impact of mental health issues
Dealing with the impact of substance abuse
Accessing social and professional support networks within the community.
Enquiries or referrals to our Family Services program can be made by families or individuals directly, or by professionals working with the family.
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Phone
1800 000 123
Phone(Secondary)
03 6323 6700
Fax
03 6323 6799
Email
tasfamilycommunityservices@baptcare.org.au
Website
http://www.baptcare.org.au
Address
288 Invermay Road, Mowbray TAS 7248