Your Guide To Tassie Christmas Services This Season

by Hobart Magazine

At a loose end on Christmas Day? Need help to get a few treats on the Christmas Table? We’ve got you covered. Here’s our round up of community services helping out this Christmas.

Hobart Christmas Lunch

After more than 43 years of bringing the Hobart community together on Christmas Day, Home Base (formerly Colony 47) are handing over the reins of the much-loved Community Christmas Lunch to CatholicCare Tasmania. This year’s lunch will continue with all the festive warmth and joy the community knows and loves, thanks to venue and catering sponsors In the Hanging Garden and Flint Kitchen. Held at 153 Liverpool St, Hobart. Want to help out? You can buy a plate for a person or a family to attend the Christmas Lunch via www.catholiccaretas.org.au. You can book a seat at the table at the same web address.

Clarence Community Brunch with the Salvos

Head to Ninja Stadium on Christmas day for the Clarence Christmas Brunch, supported by City of Clarence, Ninja Stadium and The Salvation Army. There will be delicious food, entertainment and activities from 10:30am-12:30pm in the Ponting Room (15 Derwent Street, Bellerive). For more information, please contact the Clarence City Salvos on 0417 190 413 or by email clarencechristmasbrunch@outlook.com.

Launnie Community Christmas Lunch

The IGA Launceston City Community Christmas is a city-wide Christmas lunch event hosted by five community organisations, to bring together those who are looking for a place to belong on Christmas Day. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of celebrating Christmas together as a Launceston community. The day includes a two-course Christmas lunch and entertainment from some fabulous singers and acts. Santa will make a visit and children will receive a gift. Organisations involved are Launceston City Mission, The Salvation Army Launceston, St Vincent de Paul Society Tas, The Launceston Benevolent Society and CatholicCare Tasmania. The event is being held at Door of Hope, 50 Glen Dhu Street, Launceston. If you would like to attend or volunteer please register through the event website at www.launcestoncommunitychristmas.com.au or contact one of the agencies involved.

Hobart City Mission

You can access emergency relief for food packs, food vouchers, vouchers for their op shops and other help at this time of year. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 6215 4200 or visit www.hobartcitymission.com.au.

St Vincent de Paul Society

Vinnies is running its annual Christmas Appeal. Last year, the Christmas Appeal helped bring relief to thousands of Tasmanians, from food hampers to financial assistance. Reach out to them via www.vinnies.org.au/tas/find-help.

RiverCity Christian Church

North Hobart’s RiverCity are providing Christmas hampers to those in need again this year – last year they gave away hundreds of them. To request one, head to www.rivercitycc.com.au/christmashampers.

Uniting Tasmania

If you’re experiencing financial hardship this season you can access help via Uniting Tasmania, who offer practical resources and a listening ear. They can provide food, personal care items, material aid, financial support and links to other services. Get in touch via (03) 9192 8100 or at hello@unitingvictas.org.au.

If you have the means to make a donation at this time of year, get in touch with these wonderful organisations to share the love (and money) this Christmas.

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