12 to 24: Huon Valley Youth is a collaboration of the Huon Valley Council and youth. Young people are an important part of the Huon Valley community.
In line with Council’s 2024-2034 Strategic Plan we will be working hard to support community wellbeing. 12 to 24 Huon Valley Youth has a specific focus on young people, so over the next year Esther (she/her), the Council’s Youth Development Advisor, will be working to meet with young people to hear about what is important to you.
Any questions/comments/ideas?
Please reach out to Esther:
Ph: (03) 6264 9446
Email: youth@huonvalley.tas.gov.au
For more information and up to date activities, please go to the 12 to 24: Huon Valley Youth Facebook or Instagram pages.
Youth Services
The Huon Valley Council believes in connecting youth with trusted professional services. Below is a list of services offered within the Huon Valley and surrounds that are recommended by youth.
Huon Valley PCYC Youth Drop-In
Every Monday and Wednesday (during school term)
3pm to 5pm
Free access to the PCYC courts and chill out areas and free food!
Visit their website for more information on the Huon Valley Police and Community Youth Club.
Royal Flying Doctors Youth Mental Health Service
Through funding provided by governments and donors, the RFDS works to bridge the gap in access to mental health services. RFDS provides a range of mental health services range from visiting mental health clinics, 24 hour telehealth services, through to emergency air transfers of people requiring city based acute care. Dedicated RFDS mental health professionals visit remote towns and properties to provide further treatment, support, as well as education about mental health issues for individuals and communities.
The RFDS Youth Mental Health Program runs out of the Huon Valley PCYC.
Contact RFDS for more information:
Phone: (03) 6391 0509
Email: enquiries@rfdstas.org.au
The Crawley Clinic
The Crawley Clinic are funded by Primary Health Tasmania to provide short term psychological services in Huonville.
The STPI (short term psychological interventions) program is co-funded by Primary Health Tasmania, with money from the federal government. It is intended for low-income earners with mild to moderate mental health conditions who have a GP referral and mental health care plan. The Crawley Clinic holds a contract with Primary Health Tasmania to provide STPI services to clients across Tasmania, either by telehealth, or face-to-face in the following regions (and surrounds): Launceston, Scottsdale, George Town, St Helens, Bicheno, Swansea, Triabunna, Hobart, Sorell, New Norfolk, Bridgewater, Kingston, Huonville, Glenorchy and Oatlands. Eligible clients can access up to 18 co-funded sessions.
See their website for more information.
Headspace Hobart
Headspace Hobart is a free, youth-focused health service for young people aged 12-25 who are:
- feeling down, depressed or anxious
- having difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- being hurt or bullied
- worried about drinking or drug use
- needing sexual health help.
Please be aware that they are not a crisis service and there may be a waiting time.
You don’t need a referral to see Headspace, just call us on 6231 2927 or email
To learn more about headspace Hobart check out their Welcome Pack for Young People, or watch their virtual tour.
Their centre is wheelchair friendly and disability parking is available in the multi-story car park across the road.
- 49 Liverpool Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
- Phone – (03) 6231 2927
- Fax – (03) 6231 3908
- Email – headspace@thelink.org.au
If you need immediate support, we recommend the following:
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
Headspace
1800 650 890
Lifeline
13 11 14