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Upturned Tasmania

We create and deliver various programs to communities and businesses to implement positive change. Don't worry - we have got this covered.

Upturned offers opportunities for growth and supports various programs within our communities / organisations to make positive change. We aim to work closely with organisations and community members to hear their needs and make positive change by developing tailored programs. These programs may be developed around upskilling, educating the community and/or running events to promote gaps within the

state. We also work within schools by discussing relevant information about 'life after school'. We know it can be very stressful leaving school and thinking about what's next. Upturned refers to the act of flipping something over, turning it upside down, or reversing its position. Our slogan is 'We rise by lifting others'. We chose this slogan because we are uplifted by others' successes. In this role, we would be encouraging and lifting others up and changing their lives. Please feel free to get in touch with us to discuss our programs further.

07/09/2026

Where are we travelling this time? 👀✈️

Any guesses? 👇🏽👇🏽

05/09/2026

We loved joining the Grade 10 students at Riverside High School for their Transition Day.

Our session focused on some of those real-life things young people need to know before entering the workforce including:

💰 Understanding tax
📄 How to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)
👩‍💼 Knowing your rights as an employee

It was great to see so many students engaging with the sessions, asking questions and hearing about the different options available to them. 👏🏼👏🏼

Cape Hope Foundation

01/09/2026

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Marinus Link Grants Presentation Night, and it was such a special opportunity to reflect on the impact of community funding.

Earlier in 2025, Upturned Tasmania was grateful to receive a Marinus Link grant to support the Life After School program. This funding enabled us to deliver practical life skills sessions to young people across schools in the Central Coast and Burnie regions.

I’m incredibly grateful to Marinus Link for investing in local organisations and, most importantly, in the young people in our communities. 💙

It was lovely to attend the presentation night and see the incredible range of projects being supported across Tasmania.

Thank you for believing in what we’re building with Life After School. 🌱

Nick Duigan MLC
Marinus Link

30/08/2026

🌱 A NEW CHAPTER FOR LIFE AFTER SCHOOL 🌱

After a lot of work behind the scenes, Life After School is officially transitioning into a not-for-profit organisation! 💙

And this Monday marks a pretty special milestone for us, our very first Board meeting! 🥹

It feels like such a big moment for something that started as an idea and has grown into a program reaching young people across Tasmania and Australia.

Over the next few months, you’ll start to see some changes to our page, branding and how we look online as we make this transition.

But while some things may look different, our purpose remains exactly the same.

We’ll continue doing what we love, working with young people, listening to what they need and helping them build the practical skills, confidence and knowledge they need for life beyond school. 👏🏼

We’re incredibly excited about what this next chapter will mean for Life After School and the opportunities it will create to reach even more young people.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us, believed in the vision, opened doors, shared our story and helped us get to this point.

This is just the beginning. 🌱

28/08/2026

Life After School at Friends’ in Hobart! 🚘

We had such a fantastic time with the students at The Friends' School in Hobart! They were engaged, curious and absolutely fantastic to work with; sharing their insights, asking great questions and getting involved throughout the day.

We even got hands-on with some car maintenance, because knowing how to look after your car is just one of those practical life skills that can make a big difference when you’re heading into adulthood. 🔧

A big thank you to Laura from THEIRS for running the mental health workshop. It was great to see the students stop and listen to such an important topic.

We genuinely love working with young people and seeing their confidence grow as they learn skills that they can take with them into adulthood.

Rob Fairs Foundation

19/08/2026

A fantastic few days in Canberra attending the first Parliamentary Friends of Financial Capability event.💰

A massive thank you to Senator Richard Dowling and Senator Jess Collins for making it all happen and for supporting the important conversation around financial capability and ensuring Australians have the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions. It was great to see a few fellow Tasmanians in the room also 😊 West Coast Financial Literacy Project

A real highlight was hearing from the incredible Effie Zahos. A big thank you to Vanguard, Financial Basics Foundation and Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation for supporting such an important event and helping keep financial capability on the agenda.

Financial literacy is a life skill, and one that deserves a place in every young person’s education. ❤️

17/08/2026

See you soon Canberra ✈️

14/08/2026

My first car was a 2003 Subaru RX… so obviously, the Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania event was right up my alley! 🚗💙

And yes, women can know their way around a car! 🙋🏼‍♀️🔧

Knowing how to drive, check your oil, understand the basics and change a tyre shouldn’t be a “boys’ thing”, they’re LIFE skills!

Because there’s nothing more empowering than being able to say, “Yep, I’ve got this”… while holding a tyre jack. 💪🏼

A big part of Life After School is breaking those stigmas and making sure young people have the confidence to give things a go.

From budgets to bills to changing tyres… we’re here for the adulting! 🚗💸🔧

12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day! 💙

Celebrating young people, their voices, their ideas and the incredible impact they’re making every single day.

As the Young Australian of the Year for Tasmania, I am so grateful to work alongside many incredible young people and represent Tasmania in this space. I feel very lucky that this is part of my job 🤍

Young people aren’t just the future, they’re the now. ✨

10/08/2026

Currently at The Friends' School in Hobart presenting the Life After School program! 💙

It’s always exciting getting into schools and having the conversations that help young people feel more prepared for life beyond the classroom.

There’s nothing better than seeing young people engage, ask questions and start thinking about their future with confidence.

Thank you to THEIRS for their session around mental health 🤍

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Burnie, TAS
7320

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http://www.upturnedtasmania.com/

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