Free2b Girls

The first Free2b Girls group was founded in 2017 in St Helens on the East Coast of Tasmania. Today, there are five groups running across the island’s North East, all of which are run and supported by their local community. 

Tani Langoulant started the program after moving to St Helens and seeing the great need for young women in the community to have a safe place, outside of home and school, where they can connect in and find support on a weekly basis. The intention of the group is to create a space for girls where they can feel a sense of place, a degree of ownership of a space, and where they can exercise their freedom, choice and creativity within the boundaries of safety, tolerance and respect. Our group sessions are free for participants aged 10-16, and run after school typically between 3:00pm - 4:30pm in a community venue.

Beaconsfield

Day: Thursday 3-4.30pm

Longford

Day: Tuesday 3-4.30pm

Campbell Town

Day: Wednesday 3-4.15pm

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Other offerings

  • Our latest initiative, developed in response to community needs, creates opportunities for girls' groups in their community spaces through tailored groups, excursions and camps.

    Aimed at small groups of 14-16-year-olds, adaptable to each community's unique needs.

  • Individual /small group consultation and mentoring with young people age 18-25 . Support to find out what they need to ‘fly’ into adulthood. Connections to local community services. Pilot project funded by Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal in partnership with Highways and Byways.

  • Our brand new program which was created in need with the community. A desire to create space for girls 8-12 years old to learn through freedom and creativity with age appropriate discussions.

  • Our 1:1 Support Program provides personalized guidance for individuals who may need additional support beyond group activities. Identified by their facilitator, participants receive tailored mentorship to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and navigate challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

  • We work with communities to develop programs that help to address needs faced by girls in the community. Reach out to our team to discuss how we can assist.

Want Free2b in your community?

Building confidence and wellbeing through creative, practical activities that reflect the interests of participants. Enquire today about Free2b in your community. We reguarly partner with Councils & Neighbourhood Houses.

  • Offering positive, empowering experiences for local girls

  • Strengthening community connection and participation

  • Adopt a youth led approach

  • Engaging new families and local volunteers

  • Complete Facilitator Toolkit

I love Free2b because it allows the girls to access parts of themselves they can’t or aren’t allowed to express or experience at school '

(Janet, parent)

Banjos Longford & Campbell Town

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City of Launceston

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Northern Midlands Council

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Neighbourhood House Beaconsfield

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FRRR

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Rotary Club of Longford

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Thrive Women's Grants

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Highways & Byways

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Healthy Tas

Banjos Longford & Campbell Town ~ City of Launceston ~ Northern Midlands Council ~ Neighbourhood House Beaconsfield ~ FRRR ~ Rotary Club of Longford ~ Thrive Women's Grants ~ Highways & Byways ~ Healthy Tas

Free2b Girls has been continually wrapped in both local and wider community support from the beginning.

Many individual F2b groups will help food rescue and receive contributions towards  providing food for all the participants. This often comes in the form of bakery donations/gift vouchers towards local supermarkets. All help is appreciated. If your business would like to support our missions we would love to hear from you.

Recently Mary Mackillop Today and Free2b Girls have connected over their shared values and are receiving support to continue the F2b mission and programs. Thanks to all our past and ongoing supporters.