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: Monday 3-4.30pm

St Helens

Day: Wednesday 3-4.30pm

Longford

Day: Tuesday 3-4.30pm

Campbell Town

Day: Wednesday 3-4.15pm

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.

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)