Welcome to the Hobart SASS Website

 

SASS Mission Statement

The Sexual Assault Support Service Inc. provides counselling, education, advocacy and preventative strategies, honouring individual  resilience, while striving to achieve a community free of sexualised violence based on justice, equity and respect.

 

The Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) is a community based  service for survivors of sexual assault, in Hobart, Tasmania (Australia). It is based on the belief that sexual assault is an abuse of power and a crime. SASS is committed to the provision of a high quality service that empowers survivors of sexual assault, as well as working towards the elimination of sexual violence. SASS provides this service to people of all ages, religions, cultures, sexual orientation, ability and socio-economic group. A confidential telephone interpreting service can be used if you prefer to speak in your own language.

The website contains information about what constitutes sexual assault and counselling and crisis services that are offered. There is a publications page which shows the free pamphlets available and education and training links.

Many links have been included to make it easier to find more information if it is needed.

 

 

How to contact us or other available services

If you need to Contact SASS or locate an appropriate service for your needs, check on both the Contact Us & Links pages.

 

 

What's New

 

‘Open Afternoon’ Information Sessions at Melaleuca House and Galileo House.

The aim of these ‘Open Afternoons’ is to offer members of our Community an opportunity to meet our staff, view our premises, ask questions and share information in relation Sexual Assault issues. For more details, click below for a copy of the Flyer in PDF format ;

 

“Introduction to Working with Survivors of Sexual Assault” 2 day workshop

On Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th September there will be a two-day workshop, run by the Sexual Assault Support Service, for professionals, counsellors and students, offering an introduction to working with people who have experienced sexual assault.  Click on the Button below to access a PDF document containing a registration form and other details you need to know about this workshop;

 

'Playing Cards' Exposure to Health Message project

The common stories about women in prison are influenced by the media and popular culture. They are rarely the women’s stories. This pack of playing cards is the result of women in Risdon Prison, Tasmania, working together in developing ideas, the designs, messages and colour schemes. Creativity, a sense of fun and enthusiasm have been essential in the development of this pack of cards. It also tells of an alternative story of the women involved, We thank all the community services involved for their support with special thanks to Chrissie Hall-Pascoe and Amanda Walker. Project Worker Anne Stephens.

This Project was funded through the Tasmanian Community Fund 2004 and under the auspices of the Sexual Assault Support Service Inc (SASS). These Playing Cards are not available for sale as this project has been completed, but they can be viewed on our site, click on the button below to view a small sample of these cards.

If you would like further information about the project please contact SASS.

 

Evaluate SASS

At SASS we are always keen to receive feedback regarding the services we provide. This way we can be sure we are offering the best possible information/service available.

We would really appreciate it if you were to spare a minute and fill out a short evaluation form for us. (It is confidential.)

You can download the evaluation form by clicking on the Microsoft Word logo below, fill it out and submit on line via e-mail to project@sass.org.au.  You can also print either version from clicking on the logos, fill out by hand and post to SASS, PO Box 217, North Hobart 7002, or drop it off at either 73 Federal St. North Hobart, or at 97 Campbell St. Hobart.

 

 

What else is new in our web-site

We've now added a 'Galileo House' menu option in the Main Menus. This page contains the media coverage from the recent launch, new publications, as well as Links to the existing Children's and Youth Services pages.

We also have a 'Media / Presentations' page. This new page contains press articles from The Mercury, recent presentations from both Les Whittle and Jack Miers (SASS counsellors) and other information about funding and grants.

We have also developed a new Web Enquiry page so that e-mails can be sent directly to SASS...