9 November 2025

Kerry Vincent, Minister for Housing and Planning

The Tasmanian Government has continued its support for Bethlehem House with a $2.82 million investment outlined in the 2025-26 interim Budget.
Minister for Housing and Planning, Kerry Vincent, said the Tasmanian Government is committed to supporting our most vulnerable.
“Bethlehem House provides a vitally important service for men in southern Tasmania – we are offering continued support to ensure they can continue to help Tasmanians when they need it most,” Minster Vincent said.
“Our Government has been a strong supporter of the facility – having helped to fund the new Bethlehem House which opened its doors in December 2023.
“Through the 2025-26 interim Budget, we’re continuing to work alongside them to ensure they can continue to change lives.
“There are 74 beds inside the facility, kennels so men don’t have to part with their best mate, and wrap around services to help them truly get back on their feet.
"When you talk to the residents, and you hear the emotional stories they tell, you can't help but be grateful this service is available to them.
“Through the 2025-26 interim Budget, we are investing over $1 billion over the forward estimates into more social, affordable and crisis housing to ensure Tasmanians have a roof over their heads.
“We are working to help Tasmanians deal with the challenges that they face with compassion and commonsense.
“By backing in key services and partners like Bethlehem House we can deliver on this commitment.”
St Vincent de Paul Society CEO, Heather Kent, thanked Minister Vincent for his engagement with the Society in the development of this funding, which helps deliver real change for the people who need help.
"The additional funding for Bethlehem House allows us to deliver an intensive model of wraparound support to men who have experienced a range of complex challenges that have led them to homelessness and will support them to get back to safe, independent living," Ms Kent said.
"Amelie House is a service delivered under principles outlined in the Tasmanian Housing Strategy.
"This funding will allow us to accommodate up to 40 women and give them access to support services in their transition from homelessness into independent living.
"The St Vincent de Paul Society is a member-led organisation and much of our good works are delivered on the ground by wonderful volunteers.
"This four-year funding for Bethlehem House and confirmation of two-year support for Amelie House is very welcome and will have a direct impact assisting Tasmanians to transition from an experience of homelessness."