About First Assist

Helping Tasmanian businesses since 1998.

We started when servers lived in cupboards and "the cloud" was weather. Twenty-seven years and every major IT transition later, we're still doing the same thing: acting as the outsourced IT department for businesses across Tasmania - from our home in Launceston.

What we believe

Four things we've never compromised on.

Proactive, not reactive

IT support shouldn't be a fire brigade. We find and fix problems before your team notices them - that's the whole point of a fixed monthly fee.

Genuinely responsive

The thing clients mention most is how fast we answer. 95% of calls are picked up within 30 seconds - and connected straight to an engineer who works on your problem there and then, not a ticket number.

Security first, always

The Essential Eight is built into every plan, not sold as a scary add-on. Good security should be standard, like seatbelts.

No surprise invoices

One fixed monthly fee covering support, maintenance and security. If we quote a project, that's the number you pay.

The team

The people who answer the phone.

Decades of combined experience across IT support, security, networking and business technology - all based in Launceston.

TM

Toby Martin

IT support, security & business technology

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Nathan Lambert

IT support, security & business technology

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James Bullen

IT support, security & business technology

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Dean Rabbetts

IT support, security & business technology

1998.
The year we started
100%
Tasmanian owned & based
30sec
95% of calls answered - straight to an engineer
TAS+
Onsite statewide, remote Australia-wide
Client stories

Don't just take our word for it

Never been happier with the switch! They know what they are doing and I simply don't have to worry about IT stuff anymore. If there is an issue, they are very fast to sort out any issues.
Business ownerLaunceston, TAS
I used to worry about ransomware and phishing attacks constantly. Since First Assist took over, they've put proper security in place, trained our staff, and I honestly don't lose sleep over it anymore.
Owner, financial services firmLaunceston, TAS
What stands out is how fast they respond. Usually within ten minutes - it feels like having our own IT department down the hall.
Manager, community sports clubSouthern Tasmania
The absolute best service - prompt, efficient, reliable, knowledgeable and friendly. I can't speak highly enough about Dean and the team at First Assist.
Property management companyTasmania
Dean and his colleagues from First Assist are a pleasure to work with. They are knowledgeable, reliable, and always available when we need support. Thanks to their proactive approach, our IT systems run smoothly and efficiently, allowing us to focus on our business. We couldn't ask for better service.
Travel companyTasmania
First Assist have been fantastic to deal with and have attended to any and every issue promptly and efficiently. Would absolutely recommend them. A special shout out to Toby!
Retail storeTasmania
I very much appreciate the support and professionalism of all the team at First Assist. Over many years the team have been able to problem solve IT issues at all times in a timely manner, and made helpful suggestions that have added real value to the security and management of my private practice.
Mental health practitionerPrivate practice, Tasmania
It was real peace of mind knowing my patients' personal digital information was secure, and any IT problems were solved swiftly and without stress. One moment really stood out: after I hadn't logged in at my usual early-morning time for a couple of days, the team noticed and called just to check I was okay. That shows your support goes far beyond just a name on a page.
Owner, medical practiceTasmania

Come say hello.

259 Wellington Street, South Launceston - or fifteen minutes on the phone with an engineer, whichever suits.

Or just call - a real engineer answers:  (03) 6351 5797