If you need to speak to someone about the impact your job situation is having on you and/or your family, reach out to a service listed in the Looking after yourself section below.
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The Australian and Tasmanian Governments provide a wide range of supports and services for any worker, and their families, who lose their job through retrenchment. Further information on the Tasmanian Government supports and services can be found at Liberty Bell Bay | Business Tasmania
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Support for Liberty Bell Bay workers and families
Help with finding work
Immediate assistance is available to all retrenched workers to help you find Support a job, access training or help you decide on your next steps.
Below is a list of the type of free supports available to help you find work as quickly as possible.
Free support with:
| Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s employment service. If you have been retrenched, you and your partner can access immediate support for up to 3 months before and up to 6 months after your retrenchment date. You don’t need to be eligible for Income Support payments to access this support. | Workforce Australia Services Asuria George Town AtWork Australia George Town CVGT George Town AKG Australia |
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| Tasmanian Regional Jobs Hubs | Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone | Northern Employment and Business Hub (NEB Hub) NEBHub will be operating out of the George Town Library from Monday 20 July through to Friday 31 July 2026. Located at 12 Elizabeth Street, George Town, TAS, 7253 Alternatively they are located at Tenancy 5/182-192 Cimitiere St, Launceston, TAS, 7250 Call: 0490 026 981 10:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Job support for Young People aged 15 to 24 | Support for young people aged 15 to 24 to find work (including apprenticeships and traineeships), training and local community services. | Transition to Work |
| Job support if you’re living with Disability | A Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Providers can help you find suitable work. | Job Access Call: 1800 464 800 |
| Employment Services National Customer Service Line | Call or email if you need help with finding a Provider or have questions about programs or services. | Call: 1800 805 260 Email: NationalCustomerServiceLine@dewr.gov.au |
| Support for Apprentices | If you want to become an apprentice, Apprentice Connect Australia Providers are the first point of contact to get started. They connect apprentices and trainees with employers, and support you throughout your apprenticeship. For more information on apprenticeships go to Apprenticeships advice and support | Australian Apprenticeships | MAS National Ltd Busy at Work – Specialist Provider: Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) Generalist Provider: |
Social Supports
There are a range of services designed to support individuals facing financial hardship and urgent basic needs. These services include food assistance (such as hampers and vouchers), help with paying utility bills and rent arrears, access to clothing and essential household items, and referrals to housing support, mental health services, and financial counselling. Additional support is available for families and individuals experiencing domestic violence or homelessness.
| Centrelink – Services Australia | Access to Australian Government payments and services to support you. | 12 Elizabeth Street. George Town TAS 7253 Alternatively, you can access the Find Us tool online. Enter your location and the type of service you are seeking to find a service centre near you. |
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| George Town Neighbourhood House | Offer services including welfare services such as access to meals, social activities and support with Centrelink applications Legal Literacy Volunteers to assist with filling in forms and assistance with NILS Loans. | 187 Agnes Street, George Town, TAS, 7253 Call: 03 6312 3019 Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| CatholicCare Victoria Tas | 201 York Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250 | Call: 1800 819 447 Mon–Fri: 9 am to 5 pm Office in George Town with Emergency Relief undertaken via phone-based service 8 am to 10 am Mon-Wed |
| The Salvation Army (Tasmania) Property Trust | 111 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250 TSA utilises the George Town Neighbourhood House as an ER partner. | TSA’s Tasmanian Phone Assistance Line (PAL) Call: 03 6208 1488 |
| St. Vincent De Paul Society (Tasmania) Inc | 43A Boland Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250 | Call: 13 18 12 or 03 6331 6048 Mon-Fri: 9 am to 5 pm |
| Launceston Benevolent Society Incorporated | 5 Innocent Street, Kings Meadow, TAS, 7249 | Call: 03 6344 4213 Appointments preferred. Mon-Fri: 9 am to 3 pm |
| The Helping Hand Association Incorporated | 17 William Street, Longford, TAS, 7301 | Call: 03 6391 2484 helpinghandatlongford@gmail.com |
| The Launceston City Missions Inc | 48 Frederick Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250 | Call: 03 6335 3000 Mon-Fri: 8:45 am to 4:30 pm |
Information about resumes, job applications and interviews
| Resume tips | Learn how to create a resume that shows how your skills and experience suits the job. | Resume 101: What needs to be in them (and what stays out) – Workforce Australia Online learning module |
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| Write a cover letter | Learn how to write an effective cover letter that will get you noticed. | Writing a cover letter – Workforce Australia Online learning module |
| Tailoring job applications | Find out about the different ways that employers recruit and how to apply for jobs correctly. | Job applications 101: What goes into one and what it says about you – Workforce Australia Online learning module |
| Prepare for a job interview | Prepare for job interviews by practising responses to common interview questions. |
Financial assistance and advice
| Financial assistance | People older than 22 and below the pension age may be eligible for income support payments. * a copy of your Letter of Termination (or Consultation Letter) and your last payslip will be required. | Payment and Service Finder Apply online or call: 132 850 |
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| Financial Information Service | Services Australia’s free Financial Information Service is available to everyone. | Call: 132 300 (Say “Financial Information Service” when prompted). |
| Financial counselling | If you feel concerned about your financial situation, speak with a financial counsellor as soon as possible. | National Debt Helpline Mob Strong Debt Helpline, for Indigenous Australians |
Redundancy and entitlements information
| Advice for anyone that has lost their job | Information and links to redundancy information and services available to anyone experiencing retrenchment. | What’s Next? |
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| Redundancy pay and entitlements | The Redundancy Information Statement (RIS) outlines your rights and entitlements when you’ve been retrenched. | Redundancy Information Statement |
| Tax and Retirement | ATO information about redundancy payments. | ATO – Redundancy and Early Retirement |
Looking after yourself
| Health and Wellbeing | Losing your job can be a difficult time. Talk to someone about taking care of you and your family’s mental health. | Medicare Mental Health Centre Launceston Beyond Blue Lifeline Australia Access Mental Health Helpline Royal Flying Doctor Service Primary Health Support |
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| Support for young people | Mental health support for young people aged 16-25 years. | Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation |
| Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders | 13YARN is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 13YARN empowers their community with the opportunity to yarn without judgement and provide a culturally safe space to speak about their needs, worries or concerns. | 13YARN (13 92 76) 13YARN – Call 13 92 76 | 24/7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders |
Other helpful resources
| Mature Age Hub | Information on services and supports specifically for mature aged workers looking for work or wanting to upskill. | Mature Age Hub |
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| Search Job Vacancies | Search Workforce Australia’s current job vacancies. | Workforce Australia for Individuals – Job Search |
| Changing careers | Help with identifying careers or jobs that match your skills and experience. | Job Switch |
| Training and job options | Advice on looking for work, finding training or exploring other job options. | Your Career |
Contact
For any enquiries about employment supports and programs and other services, please email the Retrenchments team at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations at retrenchment@dewr.gov.au.
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