Latest news
Read the latest news from Laurel House in the north and north west of Tasmania.
Ribbons of Reflection 2026, The Hon Robert Benjamin AM KC Implementation Monitor
Fri
4
September 2026
"We have an obligation to those who have been abused, and a duty to protect children from harm ... "
*New* 🏳️🌈LGBTIQA+ Peer Support Group🏳️🌈 for victim-survivors of sexual violence
Wed
12
August 2026
LGBTIQA+ people with experience of sexual violence are invited to join our new peer support group.
Parliamentary Inquiry into Tasmania Police responses to allegations of officer misconduct
Mon
3
August 2026
Laurel House invites people with lived experience of police sexual misconduct to do an interview with us.
Speech: Rachel Heslin, victim-survivor, on regaining a semblance of safety, stability and comfort
Sun
1
March 2026
"Seeking support from The Arch’s services helped me regain a semblance of safety, stability, and comfort."
Speech: Justice is defined by the person who was harmed
Sun
1
March 2026
The success of the Arch must be measured by whether people feel safer to disclose, more supported and more able to pursue justice.
Proposed Youth Justice Facility at Pontville will harm Tasmanian children
Wed
29
October 2025
The proposed Pontville Youth Justice Facility will not make Tasmania’s children or communities safer.
Candidates Called on to Commit to Action on Sexual Violence
Wed
16
July 2025
Laurel House calls on state election candidates to Commit to Action on Sexual Violence
Statement re ABC News story: Domestic violence comments to Bettina Arndt puts UTAS lecturer in spotlight
Fri
23
May 2025
Laurel House believes victim-survivors.
New family and sexual violence support for primary health care services
Thu
8
May 2025
This new program supports health sector workers to create safer, more connected care pathways for Tasmanians affected by FSV.
Specialised training sessions during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Fri
14
March 2025
As part of our Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities, we're offering several free workshops focused on disability.
Save the date: 2025 Courageous Conversations Symposium
Sun
23
February 2025
Don't miss the 2025 Courageous Conversations Symposium in Launceston 28 and 29 April.
Join the Laurel House Board
Sun
23
February 2025
Support our work to prevent and respond to sexual violence in north and north west Tasmania by becoming a board member.
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