Frequently Asked Questions 

Below please find a list of FAQ's about Teen Challenge Tasmania and its operations, we continually update this list with new questions that come to hand.  

Should you not find the question you are looking for or seek further information then please do not hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Tanya Cavanagh on 0412 300 850 or tanya@teenchallengetasmania.org

Teen Challenge Tasmania Programs

Question: What do the funds raised through Hope Costumes & Thrift Store support?

All funds raised through our Hope Costumes & Thrift Store support the operation and work of all our Teen Challenge Tasmania current programs including Connections Mentoring, #NotEvenOnce Drug Education & Resillience Building Projects, Meaningful Art Youth Art Therapy Groups, Arrowsmith Program, Solutions Program, Youth Retail workplace training within Hope Costumes & Thrift Store, support & facilitation of entry into rehabilitation centres for individuals & families and more.

Question: Do your youth programs have religious content?

Many of our programs do not include Christian content such as Meaningful Arts, Connections Mentoring, Arrowsmith and #NotEvenOnce Projects unless they are being delivered in/to non-secular organisations/parties. Any youth program that includes Christian content is clearly presented to parents and participants prior to involvement and parental permission for under 18’s is required before youth enter into any program. Teen Challenge Tasmania, is a recognised Christian organisation, for programs delivered in our own premises that do not directly include religious content, there will be Christian aspects to our premises, environment and the group leaders who hold a Christian faith. This is clearly explained to all participants, volunteers, parents/caregivers/guardians, organisations and staff before involvement with one of our programs/organisation.

Question: Can I volunteer?

As a not-for-profit organisation we are always in need of volunteers to help us keep overheads low and ensure we can offer services to those in need. There are many areas you can help from our Hope Costumes & Thrift Store, Administration, Tip runs, Data Entry, Program support team members, Cleaning, Mentors, Maintainence, Social media and the list goes on. If you have skills in any areas and want to give time then please connect with us @ info@teenchallengetasmania.org lets talk. Also we are registered as a Voluntary Work Organisation with Centrelink so we volunteering can help with this area if its relevant to you. Volunteers will require a current Working with Vulnerable People Card, National Police Check and a few other reqirements that we will help you with.

Question: Can I hire the Upper Room?

The Upper Room is our beautiful Art Deco styled 50 seat capacity upstairs area at 90 St John Street and restoration has been completed and returned to life. Teen Challenge Tasmania use the Upper Room as our private space for our youth programs and fundraising events. Applications for use of the Upper Room may be considered by the Board of Teen Challenge Tasmania. For further information contact us today @ info@teenchallengetasmania.org

Question: Is Home of Hope, Womens & Childrens Rehabilitation Centre going to open?

At this moment in time the Board of Teen Challenge Tasmania are focused on the prevention and resilience building aspects of our ministry and do not have immediate plans to recommence opening Home of Hope.