Home / About & Governance
About us
Local people, looking out for each other.
PFLAG TAS Inc is a not-for-profit incorporated association and registered charity based in Cygnet, Tasmania. It is also known locally as the Cygnet Community Hub. Here is our mission, our values and how we are governed.
The Huon Valley, southern Tasmania.
Our mission
Why we exist.
Our mission is health promotion: empowering people to take control of their own health by creating supportive environments, education, self-awareness and community engagement, so that people build social skills and connection, and health outcomes change for the better.
In practice that means two things. First, supporting parents, families, friends and allies of LGBTIQA+ people, so that young people can grow up with their families beside them. Second, running the Cygnet Community Hub as a drop-in centre for mental health wellness, suicide prevention and practical support for anyone in the community.
We pay particular attention to people who are easily overlooked: young people who are transitioning, women experiencing family violence, people who are homeless or couch surfing, and people who are isolated on the far side of the Huon River.
What guides us
Three things we hold onto.
Everyone is welcome
Every age, every background, every identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability are all part of our community.
Listen first
We start with a conversation, not a form. People heal and change at their own pace, and families need time to come to terms with things.
Be accountable
We report to the ACNC and our statements are public, because the trust of our community matters more than anything.
Not-for-profit status
Our registration details.
These details match our listing on the official ACNC Charity Register.
- Legal name
- PFLAG TAS Inc
- Also known as
- Cygnet Community Hub
- ABN
- 23 481 840 401
- Charity status
- Registered with the ACNC
- Legal structure
- Incorporated association (TAS)
- Association number
- IA11831
- Established
- 10 August 1993
- Charity size
- Small
- Address
- 14 Mary Street, Cygnet TAS 7112
Governance
The people responsible.
PFLAG TAS Inc is governed by a committee of management elected by members at the annual general meeting, under Tasmania’s model rules for incorporated associations. These are the responsible people listed on the ACNC Register.
Merran “Mez” Newman
Chairperson and long-time convenor of PFLAG Tasmania.
Catherine Warren
Public Officer.
Julia Durnin
Treasurer.
Financial transparency
Where the money comes from and goes.
Figures from our Annual Information Statements lodged with the ACNC (cash basis, Australian dollars, year ending 30 June).
| Year | Donations | Government grants | Total income | Total spent | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $13,116 | $3,675 | $25,586 | $16,791 | 26 casual staff, ~25 volunteers |
| 2024 | $19,326 | $3,675 | $25,704 | $30,325 | 4 part-time, 21 casual, ~25 volunteers |
Full statements for every year are on the ACNC Register.
Reach out
Questions about how we work?
Ask us anything about our governance, finances or services. A committee member will reply personally.