We Are TCT

We’re here for young Tasmanian’s

Empowering young people to rewrite their story — one step, one connection, one breakthrough at a time.

Teen Challenge Tasmania exists to prevent addiction, isolation, hopelessness and disengagement among young people by walking alongside them with holistic, long-term support.

We believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive — no matter their past, challenges or starting point. Our programs equip them with tools for life: resilience, education, belonging, purpose, and hope.

What We Do

Building Resilience, Restoring Hope

Connections Mentoring
Matching trained mentors with at-risk youth in primary & high schools, showing up every week providing encouragement, support and life-changing connection.

Arrowsmith Program
A powerful cognitive training program helping students overcome learning difficulties and re-engage with education and confidence.

NotEvenOnce Projects
Drug education workshops and school-based seminars that tackle vaping, alcohol and other drug issues with latest scientific & medical evidence, non-judgement and positive impact.

Hope Social Enterprises
Hands-on skill-building through Hope Café and Hope Costumes & Thrift, offering supported work experience in hospitality and retail.

Pathways to Recovery
We support individuals and families navigating addiction by:
• Guiding entry into Teen Challenge Residential Rehabilitation Centres
• Walking alongside families and friends with care, resources and hope

Real Impact

Over 178,000 students engaged in school-based drug education
264 young people supported through mentoring
1092 training hours provided for young people in Hope Cafe & Hope Costumes & Thrift store 2024
76% employment achieved through Hope Café training
From a D to a B in Maths” young people with learning difficulties making measurable cognitive gains through Arrowsmith
Many more stories of hope, healing and long-term transformation