Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the new centre will support families in the Circular Head region with health and wellbeing services from pregnancy to age 5.
"CFLCs are warm, welcoming places for families and young children that offer a variety of services all in one place including advice on health and family matters, education and training," Minister Palmer said.
"Families will have free access to psychologists, speech pathologists and social workers, ensuring support for children to meet their developmental milestones and set them up for a life of learning.
"Our Government is delivering for Tasmanian families by investing in the facilities they need, closer to home."
Extensive community and stakeholder consultation has now commenced, including the creation of a Local Enabling Group (LEG), to ensure the voices of the community shape the services and facilities of the new CFLC at Smithton.
The group includes parents, carers, community members, educators and service providers.
"We want to hear from the Circular Head community about its priorities for the CFLC to ensure it will best meet the needs of families in the region," Minister Palmer said.
"The preferred site of 33A King Street, Smithton, has been put forward and I encourage the community to have its say on this site, attend an upcoming community workshop and consider becoming a member of the LEG."
As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, we've committed $24 million for three new CFLCs at Smithton, Longford and Scottsdale, increasing our total number of CFLCs around the State to 21.
To view the draft concept plan for the Smithton CFLC and provide feedback, visit www.decyp.tas.gov.au/smithtoncflc
