ABOUT SU IN TASMANIA

Welcome to Tasmania!

In Tasmania, SU Australia works alongside churches and communities to give children, young people and their families opportunities to discover life in God’s big story. We have worked in Tasmania for almost 60 years and are present in over 30 localities stretching from Smithton in the North West to Woodbridge in the South.

Office Address:
23 Clarence Street, Bellerive TAS 7018

Phone: 03 6244 8422
Facebook: facebook.com/sutasmania
Email: info@su.org.au

Our Field Team in TASMANIA

The field team leads the local delivery of SU ministry opportunities through camps, missions, chaplaincy and more.

This team is supported by a broader network of national SU Australia staff and volunteers located in Tasmania and across Australia.

Stephanie S

Area Manager, Tasmania

 

Stephanie is Area Manager for SU in Tasmania and is based in Launceston. Having started with SU in 2011, Stephanie has worked in camp ministries, holiday clubs and over 30 state schools in chaplaincy services. She has a passion for SU because she believes that together we can make a difference in children’s and young people’s lives. Stephanie holds qualifications in teaching, architecture and journalism, loves the outdoors and is an avid reader.

John M

Regional Director - Southern

John is our Regional Director for Southern Australia, which includes Tasmania. John leads the rest of the local field team to facilitate the local delivery of SU ministry opportunities through camps, missions, chaplaincy and more.

This team is supported by a broader network of national SU Australia staff and volunteers located in TAS and across Australia.

TAS CAMPS, MISSIONS & EVENTS

SU Australia runs a number of camps, holiday clubs and events throughout the year for the people of Tasmania.

Click on the event icons below to register or scroll further below for other upcoming events.

Other planned events and activities in 2024-25 are as follows:

St Helens Beach Mission
Portland Memorial Hall, January 2025

Family Camp North
Scotch Oakburn Campus, Fingal Valley, Jan 2025

East Devonport Holiday Happening
East Devonport Primary School, January 2025

Strahan Beach Mission
In planning, January 2025

Bushwalking ADVENTURES – BOOTS N’ ALL

Fun and walks for all ages and abilities!

Boots N’ All was established by Scripture Union Tasmania in 1981 and offers people of all ages and abilities in Tasmania opportunities to share together in a range of outdoor activities led by experienced Christian walkers. We would be pleased if you could tell others of these walks. Subject to safety and equipment requirements, activities are open to all.

Visit our Boots N’ All website to find details of our next walk, recent walks, maps and other useful info.

LATEST TAS NEWS

See below for the latest news across Tasmania and Australia. If you would like to subscribe to some of our publications, click here.

  • Hiking Towards Hope at Bush n Biscuits Easter Camp

    19.06.2024

    On the 15th of March, eleven campers embarked on the annual [...]

  • SU and Churches Connect for George Town Lego Club

    03.05.2024

    SU Australia partnered with the Good News Club and the All [...]

  • Launceston Children and Families Easter Festival

    15.04.2024

    As the sun beamed down on Launceston’s Riverbend Park and the [...]

  • Jesus did not come back from the dead?

    07.03.2024

    A total of 57 children, supported by a dedicated team of [...]

SUBSCRIBE TO TAS COMMUNICATIONS

Stay in touch! Find inspiring stories, photos and prayer requests from Tasmania through our regular publications.

Sign up to SU News (our printed quarterly newsletter) or Pray & Connect (our emailed monthly prayer points publication) below. The state selected will determine the regional edition you will receive.

OTHER TAS INFORMATION

Here you can find some helpful links and documentation in our region.

TAS PRAYER BREAKFASTS

NORTHERN PRAYER BREAKFASTS 2024
Saturdays monthly, 8:00 – 9:30 am

Following breakfast, the host leads into prayer with a scripture reading and reflection, often based on SU Bible Reading Notes. Please phone the host for address details:

  • February 17 – David & Jennifer Meadows, 6344 8510
  • March 16 – Phil & Janne Andrew, 0408 014 757
  • April 20 – Phil & Helen Boughton, 0408 822 202
  • May 18 – Basil Tkaczuk, 6331 1155
  • June 15 – Guy & Kate Barnett, 6334 1220
  • July 20 – Patrick & Bronwyn Salter, 0400 318 842
  • August 17 – Venue and host TBA
  • September 14 – (8:30-10am), David & Tania Strong, 0431 445 234
  • October 12 – Rob & Helen Van der Vlist, 6326 4021
  • November 16 – Bernhard & Mavis Rehrmann, 0409 758 718
  • December 14 – Venue and host TBA

NORTH WEST PRAYER BREAKFASTS 2024

Saturdays monthly 8:00 – 9:30 am

Following breakfast, the host leads into prayer with a scripture reading and reflection.

Please contact matt.munro@su.org.au for addresses and details.

SOUTHERN PRAYER BREAKFASTS 2024

Saturdays monthly 8:00 – 9:30 am

Following breakfast, the host leads into prayer with a scripture reading and reflection.

Please contact michael.austin@su.org.au for addresses and details.

TAS VACANCIES

We have chaplaincy vacancies across Tasmania and sometimes field and administration positions. See below.

To find out more about school chaplaincy, visit startchaplaincy.com