There are many volunteer led community groups in our community holding activities, creating opportunities and supporting people.

Find them here Community Groups

Thank you to everyone who gives their time and skills to create and support these opportunities in our community.

We try to keep this list up to date – we rely on community groups keeping us informed of any changes.

Are your contact details up to date? We want to help people connect with you. When you have 2 spare minutes, please complete the form below. We will include your details on our community group list available on our website. You can choose to have your details kept private for council staff only if you wish.

Please use this form to provide your details: Community Group – Contact Details – fillable

Only one form per group please. Return your form to admin@bodc.tas.gov.au.
Call 6376 7900 if you need a hard copy.

Seeking Funds?

If you are a community group and you are looking for funding for a specific project our Community Group Grants are usually open for applications at the end of the calendar year so keep an eye on this page for the application forms. We will also promote this in our newsletters and Facebook page.

If you would like some information on affordable insurance for your community group, please click here.

Looking to volunteer?

Volunteers are an integral part of our community and without them many things would not be possible, from events to community led initiatives.

If you would like to be a part of our vibrant volunteer community, see more information on our volunteering page here.

Child and youth organisations, groups and activities in Break O’Day.

Building Blocks  6374 2344

A free early learning and parenting support program in North East Tasmania for families and children (0-8 years). Hosted by Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House.

Find out more

BuildingBlocks@fvnh.org.au 

Child and Family Learning Centre  6376 7172

1 Groom Street St Helens

Find out more

Find us on Facebook

St Marys Child Care Centre  6372 2187

Gardiners Creek Rd St Marys

Find out more

Poss-M-agic – Day Care Centre  6376 1645

10 Groom Street St Helens

More info

Free2B Girls

Meet at St Helens Neighbourhood House in the Bungalow on Wednesday afternoons. 3:15pm

25 Circassian Street St Helens

More info

f2bgirls@gmail.com

Youth Connect North East Coast Tasmania (YCNECT)

YCNECT is a community-based, non-profit organisation that provides activities for young people in Break O’Day.

Find us on Facebook

youth@sthelensnhh.org.au

Live4Life

Youth Live4Life is a registered health promotion charity, bringing together rural and regional communities to improve youth mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more

STEM for Girls Club

Meet every alternate Saturday at St Helens Online Access Centre 10-11:30am.

stemforgirls@outlook.com

Skittles LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

12-16 years. Meets fortnightly on Thursdays at St Helens Neighbourhood House (Bungalow) 3-4:30pm

Supporting people who are having difficulty getting their driver’s licence.

We know sometimes it is hard getting access to a vehicle, or to someone willing and able to help you get your driving hours up.

The program is coordinated by us and is only possible with the generosity of our volunteer mentors who guide our learner drivers through the road rules, driver safety, and help our Learners achieve their 80 on-road hours until they are confident enough to go for their driving test.

If you would like to be a part of this program, as either a mentor or a learner driver, please use the links below to check your eligibility and apply.

Or call our office on 6376 7900 and we can guide you through the process.

Learner Application Form

Driver MENTOR Application Pack

Emergency Relief organisations provide services directly to regional communities.
It is not necessary to travel into Launceston for support.

 Please contact these organisations for advice and assistance.

Helplines & Information

Mental Health Directory

Community Groups and individuals are welcome to use the notice board but all material must fit within the guidelines below.

1. The notice board will be managed by Marika at Coffee Away.
2. All material must be submitted to Marika for review before being placed on the board and must adhere to the guidelines.
3. Advertising for private items and garage sales is permitted but limited to A5 in size.
4. Material of a political nature will not be allowed.
5. Information must be of interest to the Break O’Day Community
6. Material must not be offensive or derogatory to any groups, individuals or other
7. Material containing offensive language will not be allowed
8. Information must contain a contact number or email address for more information
9. Material will be dated by Marika and removed after 4 weeks or when event/other has finished
10. Council will audit the Community Notice board and reserves the right to remove or refuse material at their discretion.

Thanks for your co-operation and remember you can also email an image of your posters to admin@bodc.tas.gov.au and we can add them to the Community Events page of our website too!

Below are links to the Tasmanian Fire Services Bushfire Protection Plans.

Scamander Area

St Helens Area

St Marys Area

Falmouth

Through the Sponsorship Program, you are supporting the costs of purchasing and maintaining the picnic table or seat.

As a sponsor, you may choose to contribute a donation for either a picnic table or bench seat to celebrate events such as a birth or a wedding anniversary. Alternatively, you may wish to pay tribute to a loved one who was either born or has lived here at some stage.

The Sponsorship Program offers a unique opportunity for community and Break O’Day Council to co-contribute to a community asset. For more information see the information pack below.

Information Package for SeatTable Sponsorship