Ouse Community Online Access Centre

20/05/2026

ASH COTTAGE TO BECOME A NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
Exciting news for HATCH and the Central Highlands. Minister Madeleine Ogilvie announced today at the West Moonah Neighbourhood House that the state budget will include funding for Ash Cottage Ouse to become a Neighbourhood House. This will provide much needed ongoing funding for our community.
HATCH have worked hard for this outcome and look forward to an exciting future as part of the Neighbourhood House Network. We thank all the people that have supported this initiative.😀

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

STUDY ADVERTISEMENT
PROFILES AND DIGITAL HELP-SEEKING PREFERENCES
OF FAMILY, CARERS, AND SUPPORTERS OF YOUNG
PEOPLE IN SUICIDAL DISTRESS

Are you a family member, carer, or supporter of a
young person who has experienced suicidal distress?

We are a team of researchers and family care professionals from Orygen and the University of Melbourne.

We are seeking participants for a study exploring the characteristics, experiences, and help-seeking preferences of Australians who are caring for / have cared for young people aged 12-25 in suicidal distress.

Your insights will guide the development of better services for families and carers like yourself.
What’s involved?

• A 45-minute online survey about your experiences as a carer, personal wellbeing, and online help seeking preferences.
• After the survey, you may also be invited to take part in a 45-minute follow-up interview

Am I eligible to participate?
We welcome your participation if you:
• Are aged 18 years and above
• Are residing in Australia
• Are currently supporting or have previously supported one or more young persons (aged 12–25) in
suicidal distress.
• Have not experienced any acute psychiatric or mental health symptoms within the past 30 days.
How can I find out more?

To find out more or participate, click here: https://redcap.orygen.org.au/surveys/?s=7NWJ3WCWCF44XHRF.

Your voice matters. Together, we can improve support for those who provide care for young people experiencing mental ill-health.

13/05/2026

05/05/2026

You are warmly invited to the Listen Louder Central Highlands exhibition opening- Friday 15th May, 4pm @ Hamilton Hall, Hamilton.

Come and check out awesome portraits created with children from the Central Highlands and a short film created by the Tasmania Fire Service Gretna Junior Fire Brigade, facilitated by community artists David Adams and Evi van der Niet and supported by Central Highlands Council

Young people have so much to bring, if we are willing to Listen Louder, we will grow stronger together.

We can’t wait to see you there!

For more info on Listen Louder and exhibition opening hours go to the CfC SE Tas website https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/tasmaniac4c/news-and-events/

28/04/2026

Coming to Ouse on Wednesday
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Hello Ouse, Bronte Park and Wayatinah! 👋

We’re heading your way this week. Come along and chat with the team about the Tarraleah redevelopment project’s Environmental Impact Statement. We’re ready to answer your questions, hear your concerns and comments and help you if you’d like to make a submission. We can also help keep your head warm with a free beanie!

We look forward to seeing you ⚡️

27/04/2026

On Tuesday 28th April the Online Centre will only be open between 10-11am and 2-4pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.