The Francis Program

The program provides focussed support to both family members and individuals who are either ‘on remand’ or serving a prison term of six months or less.

What does this program offer?

The Francis Program is a prison-based service that provides support to prisoners and their families. The program focuses on:

  • Targeted support to individuals and/or their families separated by incarceration
  • Inside and outside of prison advocacy and liaison
  • Practical assistance to help navigate the system
  • Advice, information, and referral relating to healthy relationships and positive parenting
  • Referral to specialist services e.g counselling, housing, child and youth services, emergency relief
  • Access to a range of Parenting Education/ groups/ programs, including; evidence-based and abridged or introductory programs tailored to meet specific needs and circumstances
  • Pre and post-release assistance aiming toward a positive experience of family and community reintegration

Assistance is provided to maintain and/or strengthen their parent-child relationship and build positive connections with families and communities.

Who can access this program?

People in detention and their families

$
What does it cost?

Free

How to access this program?

This service is available in the South of Tasmania. Call 1800 819 447 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or email thefrancisprogram@aohtas.org.au

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What does this program offer?

The Francis Program is a prison-based service that provides support to prisoners and their families. The program focuses on:

  • Targeted support to individuals and/or their families separated by incarceration
  • Inside and outside of prison advocacy and liaison
  • Practical assistance to help navigate the system
  • Advice, information, and referral relating to healthy relationships and positive parenting
  • Referral to specialist services e.g counselling, housing, child and youth services, emergency relief
  • Access to a range of Parenting Education/ groups/ programs, including; evidence-based and abridged or introductory programs tailored to meet specific needs and circumstances
  • Pre and post-release assistance aiming toward a positive experience of family and community reintegration

Assistance is provided to maintain and/or strengthen their parent-child relationship and build positive connections with families and communities.

Who can access this program?

People in detention and their families

$
What does it cost?

Free

How to access this program?

This service is available in the South of Tasmania. Call 1800 819 447 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or email thefrancisprogram@aohtas.org.au

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Other programs:

Children’s Counselling
We have counseling and support groups for children and young people.
Communities for Children
Communities for children (C4C) has fun activities and supportive programs for families in the Burnie area who have children 0 to 12 years of age.
Drumbeat
A drumming group for kids or adults to help build confidence, improve social skills and help with strong emotions.
Marriage Counselling
Counselling sessions for couples to learn new skills and strategies to enhance and support their relationship, both before and after marriage.