mara house

ARE YOU A YOUNG woman who needs temporary housing?

Our 24-hour supported accommodation is for young women aged 13-20 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.

We’re here to help you build your skills, connect with the community, and find a long-term home base.

Whether it’s reuniting with family or helping you find your own place, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Our supportive team will work with you on your goals and dreams. We’ll make a plan together to get you to your own home base.

We’ll listen and empower you to make decisions that help you to achieve the life you want.

Need support? Please reach out.

“I really like the activites and outings we have been able to do with Mara Staff”.

“I have felt supported in everything since I’ve been at Mara.”

— Former residents

take a walk through mara house with us.

We’ve taken some snaps below of what to expect at Mara House. You’ll see we have some indoor and outdoor spaces for use, lots of break out areas and common spaces like a large kitchen, dining room and gym.

Living room corner with window seats holding pillows, two guitars leaning against the window frame, and a view of a mural of a flamingo on a brick wall outside.

A cozy living room corner with a dark gray couch, a cream fuzzy pillow, a window with wooden trim, a wooden bench with decorative books, a large white vase with pink and green floral arrangement, a smaller glass jar with colorful flowers, and sunligh

Living room corner with a dark gray L-shaped sofa adorned with colorful patterned and solid throw pillows. A round coffee table is in front of the sofa, on a patterned rug. Large windows with sheer blinds cover the walls behind and to the right of th

A backyard patio with outdoor furniture including a sofa, chairs, and a wooden table. There are plants and potted flowers along the edge, and the house has large sliding glass doors.

Graffiti art of a chameleon on a gray brick wall in a backyard garden, with plants and trees, next to a patio with outdoor furniture and a window in a house.

Interior view of a room with a table, chairs, and potted plants. A doorway leads to a gym area with exercise equipment, including a treadmill and weight machine.

A white table covered in colorful paint splatters and smudges, with a potted green plant in a white ceramic pot on top, inside a bright, modern kitchen and dining area with large windows, kitchen appliances, and bookshelves.

A white bowl of fresh fruit including bananas, red apples, green apple, and limes on a kitchen countertop.

A cozy living room with a dark gray sofa, white and beige pillows, a wooden coffee table, a wooden dining table with six chairs, a wall with inspirational quotes and dancing figures, a television, and a kitchenette area with white cabinets and applia

Living room with two grey sofas, wooden coffee table, and large windows, decorated for daytime with natural light and outdoor garden view.

Small indoor fitness room with treadmill, elliptical, rowing machine, bench, and pull-up station, illuminated by sunlight from large windows.

Hear from someone who has stayed in Mara House about the support provided by the team.

During 2023-2024

26 young women were accommodated
A former resident was nominated for Tasmanian Young Achiever of the Year Awards

Mara House is very grateful for the generous support of

Black text on white background reads 'BeHERS' with a small flying bird silhouette.

Silhouette of a woman's head with a styled hairdo and the word "Queens" written below

Illustration of two beige hands reaching for each other over a purple background, with the text 'Kingborough Helping Hands' at the top.

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Mara House is proudly funded by the Tasmanian Government through Homes Tasmania.