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When a house becomes a home.

For young people finding their footing, it's often the little things, like a safe bedroom, a tidy garden, a welcoming living space that help create a sense of belonging, stability and hope.

That's why our partnership with Wilson Homes and NEX Building Group Charitable Foundation, means so much.

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A partnership that keeps showing up.

Home Base and RACV Hobart Hotel first began working together in 2017, when RACV helped us bring people together for what was then our Corporate Christmas Lunch. Now, as that event approaches its tenth year, the relationship has grown into something much bigger.

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Meet Matt…

Meet Matt, who has been working with us for 14 years. Matt talks about his beginnings with us, what motivates him and keeps him coming in each day!

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YHMD - We all share responsibility!

Every young person deserves a place where they feel safe. A place where they can sleep without fear, finish school, dream about the future, and know someone is in their corner.

For too many young Tasmanians, that place doesn’t exist.

Across Australia, tens of thousands of children and young people aged 12-24 experience homelessness each year. Many are navigating it alone, without the support of a parent or guardian.

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IWD 2026

The theme for IWD 2026 is “Balance the Scales.” It’s a call-to-action demanding justice, safety, fairness and the dismantling of the structural barriers that still tip the scales against women and girls.

It is a day to celebrate the achievements of women and girls. To reflect on how far we’ve come. And to be honest about how far we still have to go.

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Setting up a Home Base at The Mind Games

This year, we were fortunate enough to be gifted a stage sponsorship opportunity by The Mind Games team, as a not-for-profit organisation deeply embedded in the Tasmanian community.

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Prevention better than a cure.

Family and domestic violence is a deeply ingrained issue that affects our families, our communities, and the fabric of our society. In order to be able to continue delivering this critical program, we rely on partnerships with like-minded organisations who share our dedication to the health and wellbeing of our young people.

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Santa Claus is coming…

While most people don't think about Christmas until the start of December, here at Home Base the buzz begins much earlier. We’re getting ready for an even bigger event this year!

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Becoming Home Base

After 50 years of service under Colony 47, we are proud to announce our new name and identity: Home Base.  

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