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VOLUNTEER DREAM TEAM MAKING CLARENCE A BRIGHTER PLACE FOR ALL PAUL Wales always knew that he wanted to volunteer his time one day, but working in the busy retail sector on the Sunshine Coast six days a week left him little time to pursue his passion. In early 2019, Mr Wales and his wife moved to Tasmania to retire. They soon started making enquiries around their local community, and by April, Mr Wales was a fully-fledged volunteer with the Clarence Community Volunteer Service (CCVS), run by Clarence City Council. STORY CONTINUES PAGE 2
CCVS volunteers Damien Miller, left, and Paul Wales, right with Joyce Grahame.
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Council News CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL Key decisions from the council meeting held on Monday 20 September included: • Authorised a survey of property owners adjacent to Seamist and Longview Walks to determine if there is support to amend the relevant land titles. • Approved development application for an ancillary dwelling and additions to dwellings in Rosny. • Authorised negotiations with TasNetworks for the purchase of all LED streetlights within the Clarence municipality. • Approved public consultations on Urban Growth Boundary Adjustment at 52 Richardsons Road, Sandford; and the draft Access and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025. • Endorsed the Discussion Paper: World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Report on Ageism. • Adopted an amendment to Copping Refuse Disposal Site Joint Authority’s Rule 219. • Approved the replanting of poisoned trees in Bellerive, the offer of a confidential reward of $10,000 for information leading to a successful conviction of the perpetrators, and the consideration of further measures including screening and signage. • Authorised negotiations with the Tasmanian Branch of Scouts Australia regarding the possible purchase of the scout hall located in Montagu Bay. A meeting was also held on Monday 11 October, with key decisions to be reported in the next issue.
Upcoming council meeting dates: Monday 1 November at 7pm. Available via livestreaming through council’s website. Members of the public wishing to attend in person will need to register via council’s website here: www.ccc.tas.gov.au/yourcouncil/council-meetings/council-meetingbookings.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Fitness in the Park Summer Program Sessions now being held at Richmond, Bellerive and Lindisfarne. For more information and session times, visit www. liveclarence.com.au.
Art exhibitions For information on exhibitions currently open to the public, visit www. clarenceartsandevents.net.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS Open consultations include: • 52 Richardsons Road – Urban Growth Boundary Adjustment. • Clarence Mountain Bike Park – XC Loop Corridor. • Draft Access and Inclusion Plan 20212025. • Clarence Plains Master Plan. For more information or to have your say, visit www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au.
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WORKS: OCT-NOV 2021 Roads and footpaths • Pothole repairs at various locations. • Guidepost replacement continues throughout the municipality. • Clarence Foreshore Trail – Montagu Bay to Rosny College path upgrade. • Clarence Foreshore Trail - construction of multiuser path from Lindisfarne Esplanade to Wellington Street. • Footpath construction at St Johns Circle, Richmond. • Bellerive Pier construction. • Footpath reconstruction at Hookey Court and Atkins Street, Rokeby. • Pedestrian crossing at Lincoln Street, Lindisfarne. • Road reconstruction at Murtons Road, Otago.
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These days, despite never being much of a gardener himself, Mr Wales volunteers as a duo with 32-year-old Damien Miller, maintaining gardens for six clients of the CCVS. “I’d never volunteered before except for my kids’ sporting clubs, but it was always something I wanted to do once I had the time,” Mr Wales said. “We come to mow the lawns or trim bushes, but we always end up having a cuppa and a yarn with the clients. “It’s come to be one of
my favourite parts of the week.” Mr Miller – known as Damo to his friends – lost his job early in the COVID pandemic and reached out to the CCVS to help fill his newfound spare time. He now works every Tuesday in partnership with Mr Wales in the Clarence community. Sue Miller, Damien’s mother, said that volunteering had been more than just a way to pass the hours for him. “Damo is deaf and non-verbal, which can sometimes make it difficult for him to get a foot in the door with employers,”
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she said. “Through his volunteering with the CCVS, Damo has regained a sense of fulfilment and purpose that he lost when his old work closed down, and has also gained invaluable experience dealing with members of the public and in gardening and labouring work.” Mr Wales was initially unsure of how he would communicate with Damo. He turned up to his first session with pre-written notes in his pocket saying things like “good job Damien” or “those weeds can go in the bin now”, but he said that he’s come to learn just as much from Damo as Damo had learned from him. “Damien just has the best smile, and we work really well together,” Mr Wales said. “Damien is an excellent lip reader, and we work well as a team. “I normally mow, and
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Damien handles the weeds. “It’s not a chore and I’m certainly no hero, but I really think that if everyone just gave a small amount of their time to help others, the world would be a much better place.” Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said he was moved to hear of Mr Wales and Damo’s story of volunteering in Clarence. “The CCVS plays an important role in keeping people connected with their communities as well as allowing people to have greater independence,” he said. “Volunteering adds real meaning to life, something that has to be experienced to truly understand.” If you are interested in volunteering and would like to find out more about what is involved, phone the CCVS team on 6217 9630 or email ccvs@ccc.tas.gov.au.
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A million reasons to care this National Carers Week with Huntington’s Disease, a genetic degenerative brain disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain to break down over time. This means that he has lost a lot of muscle tone and struggles to walk, use his hands and engage in everyday activities. Mary has provided care for Bruce over these years in numerous aspects of everyday life. “My responsibilities include helping him with everyday activities and his general hygiene – I shower him, shave him, cut his hair, prepare meals and cut up his food, do puzzles and activities with him, take him to appointments, visit family and friends, and do the family finances,” she said. “The hardest part of being a carer is the physical drain because carers get very tired in their roles. “We’ve been married for 48 years and we’ve had seven children. “We have each other and we have family around to support us.” Mrs Donovan said Carers Week was about celebrating the role of carers and raising more awareness of the role carers played in the community. “It’s important for the community to understand
From left, Bruce Donovan with wife and care Mary Donovan, Carers Tasmania chief executive officer David Brennan, and care Aly Mellor.
what people are going through, both carers and the people who are being cared for,” she said. “I’m very involved in the community, but generally people don’t know what carers are going through just to make each day happen smoothly. “By talking with other carers, you always find out something you didn’t know or something that you’re interested in hearing more about.” Sorell local Aly Mellor
has cared for her husband David, who has bipolar and severe anxiety and depression, for the past 18 years. Mrs Mellor said she provided constant support to David, helping minimise panic attacks, making sure he took his medication properly and helping him walk, among other responsibilities. “As a carer, you’re an advocate, you’re an accountant, you’re a nurse, you’re a cleaner, you’re a
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PEOPLE pack marched, ran and walked around Bellerive Beach on 17 October for the fifth annual Matthew Millhouse Salute outdoor fundraising event, supporting Australian servicemen and women and their families – and it’s not too late to play your part. Designed to raise awareness of the impact mental health has on veterans, their loved ones, and the community, the Salute was created to honour trooper Matthew Millhouse, who served in the Armoured Core of the Australian Army for four years. Matthew passed away in August 2015 from Young Onset Dementia, triggered by a traumatic brain injury he incurred in 2004 when his troop was targeted by a car bomb. All proceeds from the Salute go to mental health charity the White Cloud Foundation, which supports families living with depression, anxiety, peri-natal depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. To make a donation, go to www.facebook.com/thematthewmillhousesalute
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cook – you’re everything,” she said. “Carers Week brings the role of carers to the attention of the public and it’s a brilliant opportunity for carers to connect with
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THERE are a million reasons to be a carer, and for Midway Point resident Mary Donovan, being a carer for husband Bruce is born out of love. Mary is just one of 2.65 million Australians who provided informal care in 2020, and one of more than 80,100 primary carers in Tasmania. Speaking during National Carers Week 2021, Carers Tasmania chief executive officer David Brennan said a carer was someone who provided unpaid care to another person with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, life limiting condition, alcohol or drug dependence, or who were frail aged. “Nationally, 2.2 billion hours of unpaid care is provided every year and in 96 per cent of cases it’s family providing that care,” he said. “Carers Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the people who are often invisible and hidden in our community. “The theme for this year is ‘Millions of Reasons to Care’, which signifies that each carer has a different reason to care for an individual – there’s millions of reasons.” Ten years ago, Bruce Donovan was diagnosed
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GARDENING IN OCTOBER
Specialised equipment to support independent movement at Southern Support School
October is traditionally tomato time – there are more varieties of tomatoes than any other vegetable, so it is always interesting to try a couple of new varieties each year. The heritage varieties are great for that big tomato flavour, but are not as disease resistant as the more modern varieties. Plant your seedlings into your prepared beds, making sure you have added potash and that the beds drain well. A well prepared bed will not need fertilising again until the fruit is set, then a complete tomato food will give the plants a boost. Regular watering is important, a good soaking is better than a quick spray with the hose. To help prevent fungal diseases, water below the leaves or in furrows between the rows of plants. Irregular watering can cause the fruit to split or the bottom of the tomato to blacken.
PLANTING IN OCTOBER Vegetable Seedlings
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OTHER JOBS FOR OCTOBER • Feed Lawns with high nitrogen fertiliser to promote strong growth before the hot weather. • If thinking about establishing a hedge, windbreak or planting in a drought hardy area, now is the time to get the plants in, to toughen them up before summer. • Prune frost damaged plants. • Feed citrus plants with a complete citrus food. • Feed pot plants and re-pot if pot bound or potting mix has broken down. • Keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars on new growth.
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From left, Clarence Lions Club president Stephen Smith, 12-year-old Marshal Baker, and Southern Support School principal Simon Ellaby.
A SPECIALISED piece of equipment has been installed at the Southern Support School in Howrah to provide students with mobility issues the opportunity for independent movement. The Hospa-dress is an adjustable trunk harness with a padded groin saddle, a wide adjustable waistband and wide shoulder straps that connect to webbing straps. The harness is then connected to a tracking system that lets the participant move. Southern Support
School principal Simon Ellaby said the Hopsadress had increased the students’ mobility and independence. “A Hospa-dress allows our students to increase their skills in ways they couldn’t otherwise do,” he said. “It supports the students’ weight so they can walk along the ground with their lower limbs without having to support their own body weight." Mr Ellaby said benefits included improved leg movement, improved weight bearing, improved balance in
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standing, and improved coordination of movement needed to walk. “Approximately 10 per cent of our student population will benefits from this program,” he said. The funds for the Hospa-dress were raised by the Clarence Lions Club, who hosted barbecues, raffles and other fundraisers to raise about $3000 for the equipment. “Helping youth is one of Lions’ global causes, and anything we can do to help youth like this is something very
important for us to do,” Clarence Lions Club president Stephen Smith said. “The need for this specialist equipment was identified by Lion’s Club member Lesley McLaren who is a relief teacher at the Support School. “It’s not just a matter of strengthening the body, but it’s also a confidence thing for the child.” The Clarence Lions Club has also supported other organisations in the community and is always interested serving the community in whatever way they can.
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Dementia-friendly cafes serve up understanding THE Clarence community celebrated National Dementia Action Week from 20 to 27 September, with this year’s theme being ‘a little support makes a big difference’. Dementia impacts close to half a million Australians, and almost three times as many people are involved with their care. This year’s Dementia Action Week reminded people that just a little bit of support can make a big difference for someone
living with dementia, their carers and family. As Tasmania’s first World Health Organisation Age Friendly City and community, Clarence City Council supports two dementia-friendly cafés in Clarence – Czegs in Richmond and Moto Vecchia in Bellerive. These dementia-friendly cafés provide a welcoming and understanding environment for people living with dementia and their loved ones. Staff are dementiafriendly trained and
both cafés are open for bookings and walk-in customers. Clarence City Council Alderman Sharyn von Bertouch, Clarence Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (CPAAC) chair, said Dementia Action Week was a timely reminder to always think of others when out and about. “Understanding and considering the needs of others when in public spaces is an important aspect of making sure our community is inclusive
and accessible for everyone,” she said. “These cafes are there for everyone to enjoy as well as providing a supportive and welcoming space for those in our community living with dementia and their carers.” Jan Kasteel, a member of CPAAC and carer for her husband who is living with dementia, said that the dementia-friendly cafés in Clarence were a sanctuary where she and her husband could relax knowing their needs
were understood. “It is incredibly tiring being a carer, so taking time out is very important,” she said. “Being in environments where this is understood is so helpful to people with dementia and their carers. “Being aware, being present and being respectful is so important.”
Maurice Herczeg, whose family run Czegs Café in Richmond, said it was great for customers to enjoy the dementiafriendly atmosphere at Czegs. “Being a dementiafriendly café has helped our staff become more aware of general inclusivity too,” he said.
“I hope the community continues to enjoy the friendly environment we have here and more businesses can get on board and become dementia-friendly too.” For more information about dementia-friendly cafés in Clarence, visit www.ccc.tas.gov.au/agefriendly-city.
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From left, Jan Kasteel and Maurice Herczeg at dementia-friendly café Czegs in Richmond.
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HARD WASTE COLLECTION October/November 2021 This year’s residential hard waste collection will be taking place from 11 October – 5 November. Visit our website for collection dates and schedule updates. Place your items for collection out before 7.00am on your collection day. You do not need to book this service. We may refuse to collect items left for collection at residences which exceed the limits listed on the right and below. A notice advising this will be placed in the letterbox. The size of items to be collected is limited to: • A maximum volume of 4m3 (2m long, 2m wide, 1m high) • Timber to a maximum length of 1.5m • Individual items that can be lifted onto a truck by two people
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Items that WILL be collected include: Furniture Mattresses Household appliances Junk – bric-a-brac White goods (refrigerator doors need to be removed or securely taped closed) 3 Electronic waste (e-waste) 3 Timber (max 1.5m in length) 3 The amount of carpet that will be collected is limited to no more than one cubic metre and can be lifted onto a truck by two people
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2021 YOUNG ARCHIES AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED THE 2021 Young Archies Award winners were recently announced at a presentation day at the Hobart Town Hall. Based on the famous Archibald Prize, the Young Archies is a portrait competition open to all students in Tasmanian Government schools and colleges. This year saw 66 schools from across the state participate, with 567 entries received from students from Cape Barren Island, Wynyard, Swansea, Bicheno, Bruny Island and many more places. The awards were presented in year categories, for the best portrait of a person the artists know personally, created by a student from kindergarten to year 12 in a Tasmanian
Government school or college, over the past 12 months. Due to COVID-19 the Young Archies Awards exhibition opened virtually on Monday 6 September 2021. In addition, a touring display of the award recipients has been showing around the state in the Hobart, Launceston and Burnie Libraries. Award winners in the Hobart area included: • Kindergarten to Prep Highly Commended: Jobe Percy from Howrah Primary – ‘Raf’ • Year 1 – 2 Highly Commended: Addison King from Howrah Primary – ‘My Sister, Mackenzie’ • Year 3 – 4 Highly
Commended: Denzel de Sails from Lauderdale Primary – ‘My Friend’ • Year 5 – 6 Highly Commended: Ava Wilson from Bellerive Primary – ‘Crazy Energy’ • Year 11 – 12 Highly Commended: Ben Dixon from Rosny College – ‘Fading Friend’ • Exhibition Arrangers’ Award: Evie Wells from Rosny College – ‘Betty May’ Liberal Member for Clark and Minister for the Arts Elise Archer attended the 2021 awards and announced the winners. “The Young Archies Awards provide a wonderful opportunity for students from kindergarten to year 12
to experience participating in what can only be described as an impressive art exhibition,” Ms Archer said. “The arts provide students with so many benefits, such as exploring and communicating meaning, promoting emotional intelligence, and developing innovative thinking, all of which provide a strong foundation for important life skills. “The Young Archies Prize is a wonderful initiative that places high value on all the benefits a creative life can bring.” To view the entries received in the 2021 Young Archies Awards, visit www.education.tas.gov. au/students/awards-scholarships-students/youngarchies-awards/.
Year 1 – Year 2 Highly Commended entry from Addison King.
NDIS LEADS TO QUALITY TIME FOR ROSEMARY OAKDOWNS resident Rosemary Ellicott’s quality of life has improved dramatically since she started receiving funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), after a rare cancer left her with a permanent disability. And she hopes that by sharing her story, others in similar situations might also reach out to the NDIS for support. At age 53, Rosemary was diagnosed with a rare osteosarcoma of the left humerus bone. After chemotherapy she developed peripheral neuropathy, causing weakness, numbness and pain in her hands and Oakdowns resident Rosemary Ellicott spends some quality time with her grandchildren.
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feet and affecting her balance. “There’s lots of little everyday things I can’t do anymore because I’ve got pins and needles in my hands and feet 24/7,” she said. “With neuropathy, the sensory signals I would normally get - touching hot, cold, or something sharp - are blocked, so I have to be careful and think about what I’m about to do.” Now aged 62, Rosemary’s quality of life has significantly improved since getting an NDIS plan. She now receives funding for fortnightly physio, chiropody, a house cleaner and a gardener,
and receives support with meals. Rosemary no longer has to rely on her family to do jobs for her around her house. “The NDIS has really, really helped me a lot,” she said. “My Mission Australia Local Area Coordinator, Helen Young, has just been fantastic. I’m getting fortnightly physio on my arm and now I’m getting it on my hip, and with all the other supports I’m feeling so much better. “Now we can sit down as a family and enjoy more quality time with each other, without me feeling guilty about having to ask for things
to be done. “Given all the falls I’ve had my ankles are now weaker, so I was able to book in to see a chiropodist. He ordered me two pairs of $600 orthotics to put in my shoes. I’d never be able to afford those on my own.” The NDIS currently provides nearly 450,000 Australians aged under 65, who have a permanent and significant disability, with the supports they need to live more independently and to increase their social and economic participation. For more information about the NDIS go to www.ndis.gov.au
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SUPPORTING THE EASTERN SHORE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
From left, Business Eastern Shore Board members Grant Herring, Angela Gosden, Daniel Hulme, John Barry-Murphy, John Beard, Michael Chung, Teresa Henley and Nick Nermut. Absent, Gregory Casimaty.
BUSINESSES on the Eastern Shore will now have more access to support and resources with the launch of Business Eastern Shore. Business Eastern Shore is the next evolution of Business East, a team of local business advisers who provide advice, traning and mentoring to small and medium businesses on the Eastern Shore. The new brand was launched in September at an event at Blundstone
Arena. Business Eastern Shore chair Nick Nermut said the Board was excited to support all business on the Eastern Shore. “In the past, Business East has been a mentoring organisation, mentoring small businesses in starting out,” Business Eastern Shore chair Nick Nermut. “However, we wanted to go a wider scope to support all businesses on the Eastern Shore and get them working together.”
Business Eastern Shore treasurer and Pooley Wines general manager Angela Gosden said Business Eastern Shore was expanding its key deliverables to include lobbying and advocacy, business growth and networking, and promotions and marketing. “Our goal is for businesses to prosper, we’re the conduit for that to happen,” she said. “We want to engage with as much of the
business community as possible on the Eastern Shore – we’re here for the business community.” Business Eastern Shore also has an alliance with the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) Association Network, meaning its members have access to TCCI IR support services and HR training. For more information, visit www. businesseasternshore. com.au/.
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LIFE-SAVING BOOST FOR RICHMOND AFFECTING around 20,000 Australians every year, cardiac arrests can occur suddenly and without warning. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device used to respond to such events. Ensuring quick access to one is vital to a patient’s survival rate, increasing it by as much as 80 per cent. Richmond residents and visitors can now take comfort in the knowledge that they have access to one of these lifesaving machines if faced with a medical emergency. Recently installed by Clarence City Council, the machine is located near the Village Green in Richmond and is accessible to the public by dialling a number and entering the short access code provided. Clarence City
Clarence City Council Deputy Mayor Alderman Heather Chong alongside the new defibrillator in Richmond.
Council Deputy Mayor and local Richmond resident Alderman Heather Chong said she was thrilled council was able to keep Richmond residents safer through the installation of the defibrillator. “Every minute
between when a person experiences a cardiac arrest and when they can get access to a defibrillator is critical,” she said. “The hope is that we never have to use the machine, but should the circumstance arise having this machine is a great comfort.”
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BANJO'S BAKING UP GOOD VIBES IN ROSNY PARK FAMILY and community is at the heart of Banjo’s Rosny Park, with the store looking to increase its participation in the Eastern Shore community. Banjo’s Rosny Park franchisee Robbie Iles took over the business on 1 July and has been actively looking to engage with the
community and groups on the Eastern Shore. Mr Iles has a strong connection to the Eastern Shore community, having gone to Clarence High School and Rosny College, and now living in Midway Point. “We’re really trying to bring the family and community aspect to the
store, and make sure we engage with local groups,” he said. “We’re trying to build the store up and make it a really warm and friendly family environment that people can come to for all their needs.” Banjo's Rosny Park already partnered with
the Southern Football League during the finals series, and are working with the South East Regional Development Association (SERDA) and Troublesmiths to support students and young job seekers. They also recently became a supporter of Variety Tasmania, helping
raise funds for its programs and Tasmanian children. Mr Iles said he wanted the store to be more than just a Banjo’s café. “We want it to be your local, your regular that you come into and we know your name and know your coffee,” he said. “It’s important that you give back to the
community. “We want the store to be a place that can also provide a rewarding opportunity to people, whether that’s through helping someone find a job or give them experience, or by helping a local sporting club with a barbecue to raise money.” Mr Iles has more
than 20 years of baking experience, having been with Banjo’s for about 10 years, and has a crew of experienced bakers with him at Banjo’s Rosny Park. “We’ve brought in about 40 years of baking experience into the crew, so the product quality is always of a high quality,” he said.
From left, Banjo’s Rosny family Leo (18 months), Anita, Sophia (seven years), Evie (six years), Robbie and Archie Iles (three years).
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CELEBRATING TASMANIAN MEN’S SHED WEEK WITH GRANTS TO coincide with Tasmanian Men’s Shed Awareness Week, which was held from 20 to 27 September, the Tasmanian Liberal Government announced the opening of the grants program for 2021-22. Increased funding of $175,000 is now available through the latest grants program, which has been extended to include mental health and wellbeing Minister for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett, with Shedders Chris Costello, left, and projects, recognising the John Bastick, right, visiting the Howrah Men’s Shed. critical role Men’s Sheds • Grants of up to “They provide a safe, The Tasmanian Govplay in supporting their $20,000 for capital supportive environment ernment established a members and commuworks. where men can form grants program in 2014 nities. Applications are invited friendships, learn and to develop the capacity Funding is available from Tasmanian Men’s share skills, seek support and sustainability of Sheds through two categories: Sheds that are either a and advice regarding state-wide. • Grants of up to $6000 member of the Tasmanian health and wellbeing The grants program for tools, equipment, Men’s Shed Association issues, and participate in is administered by men’s health, including (TMSA), or an organiprojects that benefit the Communities, Sport mental health and sation that operates as broader community," he and Recreation in wellbeing initiatives, Men’s Shed, and is able to said. the Department of member training and demonstrate an alignment “In my role as Minister Communities Tasmania. community initiatives. with the TMSA’s values for Primary Industries The grants program This includes funding and vision. and Water, I have seen guidelines and application for Sheds to purchase Minister for Primary first-hand how valuable a form are available from hygiene and other Industries and Water Guy Men’s Shed is in a regional www.communities.tas.gov. equipment to assist Barnett said Men’s Sheds or rural community when au/csr. with their relevant were a valuable commuthere can be limited opFor more information, COVID-19 Safe nity asset and contributed portunities for interaction email csrgrants@ Workplace Guidelines to the community in a and getting support from communities.tas.gov.au or and COVID-19 Safety FITTED SINGLE number of ways. your mates.” phone 1800 204 224. Plans.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THOSE MAKING CLARENCE A BRIGHTER PLACE THE spotlight is primed and ready to shine on individuals, organisations and events that are having a positive impact on the community, with nominations now open for the annual City of Clarence Australia Day Awards. The City of Clarence Australia Day Awards reward and recognise individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution to their local
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community, above and beyond normal duties. The award categories include Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Community Event of the Year. Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said Clarence had many inspiring people, of all walks of life and ages, and the City of Clarence Australia Day Awards were a perfect opportunity to shine a light on the positive
impact they make on the city. “With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to unfold, it has been another uncertain year and I have no doubt that once again many of our residents have risen to the challenge and gone the extra mile to make a positive difference in our community,” he said. “I encourage everyone to take the time to nominate a person, group or event that has really made a difference
to the lives of Clarence residents in the past year – recognise and reward someone who truly makes Clarence a brighter place.” For more information on the Australia Day Awards, visit www.ccc.tas. gov.au/australiadayawards. Nominations can be made online or by picking up a hard copy form from council offices, located at 38 Bligh Street, Rosny. Nominations close Sunday 5 December 2021.
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The 2021 City of Clarence Australia Day Awards winners, back row from left, Amelie Brown, Lily Garde, and Love in a Lunchbox participants Sarah Bardelmeyer and Kim Overgaauw. Front row from left, Thomas Garde and Zoe Brown, Jocelyn Goldfinch, Shea Denny (Love in a Lunchbox) and Roger Viney.
RSL Tasmania celebrates Veterans’ Health Week RSL Tasmania is celebrating Veterans’ Health Week with three Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Expos being held at Sub-Branches across the state. Claremont, Launceston and Wynyard RSL Sub-Branches will hold events for current serving, ex-service personnel, first responders and their families, with anyone in the community invited to attend. Ex-service and community organisations will be present on the day, holding a ‘Get Moving’ activity or hosting a site. Organisations that will
be present at the Claremont event include RSL Employment and Wellbeing, the Army Museum, Advocacy Tasmania, Army, Navy and RAAF representatives, Hobart Legacy, Bucaan House, Mates4Mates, Audika, Open Arms, AT and DPFEM Wellbeing Support, PCYC, Hearing Australia, Wildheart Hobart, Point Assist, Soldier On, Foxhole Medals, GKR Karate and many more. The Australian Army Band Tasmania will be opening festivities and live music will continue throughout the afternoon with Paul Byrne
and Louise Goich. Rotary are hosting a barbecue, while there will be great coffee and delicious treats available from Lickalicious Icecream and The Coffee Guy. Whether it’s interactive displays, pilates, medal mounting, line dancing, karate or a free hearing check, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. “RSL Tasmania are proud to be able to facilitate such a large number of service and support organisations in these locations to pass on valuable information and support for our
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CELEBRATING AGE WITH SENIORS WEEK THE 23rd Tasmanian Seniors Week, the 11th to be organised by COTA Tasmania on behalf of the State Government, ran from 11 to 17 October. More than 380 events were on offer state-wide,
with more than half of the events happening in the south. While the overall number of events was still fewer than prepandemic levels, the events on offer were
interesting and varied. The Hobart area alone offered about 70 events, including physical exercise activities such as exercise classes, croquet, petanque, indoor and outdoor bowls, and the
increasingly popular e-bike tours. There were information events, including talks and tours at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, health checks,
historical tours and a ‘global gastronomy’ event at Hobart’s Mather’s House. Entertainment options featured ‘Afternoon at the Proms’ with the popular Army Band,
‘Popular Pipes’ at the Town Hall, a Choir of High Hopes rehearsal, and ‘Hymnfest’. The truly adventurous embarked on single or multi-day Lady Nelson sailing tours.
Seniors Week retained its tagline of “Discover. Imagine. Together”, which was introduced several years ago and still resonated perfectly with the objectives of the week.
Busy Bisdee showcases services at public open day GLENVIEW Community Services and the Bisdee Community Centre were able to showcase the services, activities, and opportunities that they offer the local community at a recent Open Day, held this month as part of Seniors Week. A trusted not-for-profit aged care organisation that opened in 1948, Glenview is a landmark in Glenorchy and offers a range of services designed to help people live life to the full. Glenview has evolved to meet the changing needs of the community, adding a series of
new wings and buildings including the only cottage respite service in southern Tasmania, with hotel-like rooms for low-needs clients, and carers in need of a break. Visitors to the Open Day were able to tour the respite care rooms, view art and photo displays, stroll through the gardens and enjoy live music, while having their questions answered by staff from Glenview’s respite accommodation, home care and independent living units. The Bisdee Community Centre is Glenview’s
hub of activity, providing a fun and supportive environment where community members can socialise and meet new friends. The Centre offers a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, cooking, card games, morning teas and fitness classes, plus exciting outings to a range of destinations. “The aim of the program is to reduce social isolation,” Glenview executive manager, community services Kirsty Bartlett Clark said. “It provides opportunities for people aged over 65 to come
and meet new people, because it’s not always easy to make new friends as we get older. “Every Saturday we take a couple of busloads of people out and do all sorts of fun things on our Saturday Socials. We go to festivals, markets, zoos, go fishing and on bushwalks – we try to accommodate whatever our clients want to do.” To find out more about the services Glenview provides, visit them at 2 – 10 Windsor Street, Glenorchy, phone 6277 8820, email admin@ glenview.org.au or go to www.glenview.org.au
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MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERING TO THE COMMUNITY MEALS on Wheels delivers nourishing meals to the doors of those who need assistance to remain living independently at home, providing not only a wholesome meal, but a friendly catch-up on delivery. “We not only provide a freshly cooked meal, we also provide a safety check to all recipients and peace of mind for family and friends,” Meals on Wheels Tasmania chief executive officer Rebecca Free said. “As we deliver to most clients regularly, we get to know our clients’ usual movements, and if we know they’re always home and don’t answer their door when our volunteer arrives to deliver their meal, we take steps to follow up with next of kin to ensure the wellbeing of the client. “This is what sets Meals on Wheels apart from many other ‘drop and go’ meal providers.
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Why hearing matters HEARING Matters has opened its first permanent clinic in Tasmania at 8 Bayfield Street, Rosny Park, providing client-focused services to the people of Hobart. With 20 locations across both rural and metro South Australia, Hearing Matters is an independently operated audiology practice with a client-first mentality. The new Tasmanian clinic provides clients with choice and reassurance, including the choice of any make and model of device from around the world. “We pride ourselves on independence at Hearing Matters, meaning we are not aligned with or owned by hearing aid manufacturers,” senior audiologist Jan Machotka said. “We are not going to
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Residents living life to the full at Queen Victoria Care THE state’s longest-serving care provider, Lindisfarne’s Queen Victoria Care, is celebrating 130 years of caring for Tasmanians this year. And the current residents agree that QVC is a wonderful place to spend your twilight years. Queen Victoria Care began back in 1891, with the opening of The Convalescent Home at Granton. The operation moved to New Town in 1895, before the Victoria Convalescent Home opened in Lindisfarne in 1900. The organisation turned its focus to meeting the needs of aged persons in the late ‘50s. Major construction and redevelopment began in the 1990s and continue today, with plans for further expansion as more perimeter properties are acquired.
QVC currently operates a residential aged care home that caters for the full spectrum of needs and lifestyles; three designated beds for short-term residential aged care respite; and 48 self-care Independent Living Units, where people can live independently and maintain their quality of life while able to call on support when needed. Residents Committee chair Maggie Davison said QVC residents are like one big family. “This home is just wonderful, it’s a very good nursing home,” she said. “I’ve only been here five years, but the work they’ve done to improve the place in those five years has been amazing. “You don’t have to do the shopping, you don’t need to go home and
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cook it, you don’t need to clean your house. "Once you settle in here and realise what’s on offer, it’s amazing – there’s a pool, gymnasium, hairdresser, physiotherapy and po-
diatry, craft classes, bus outings. “There’s a lot of happiness here, and don’t you think that’s healthy?” Queen Victoria Care CEO Moira Laverty re-
cently retired from the role, but not before the organisation managed to attain a major grant from the Commonwealth Government. “We are engaged in 16 projects to enhance
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Hearing Loss – Why do we wait so long to get help? AROUND 3.6 million Australians suffer from hearing impairment. A recent study published in the ‘International Journal of Audiology’ found that only seven per cent of those who need hearing aids actually seek help. “Often, people are pushed into getting a test as their family is frustrated,” audiologist Nick Modrovich said. “It is easy to forget that
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being told you need a hearing aid can be quite confronting. “For many clients, hearing aids signify the first perception of ageing, it can sometimes be the reason why someone may delay getting help for years.” The sociopsychological aspects of correcting hearing loss cannot be underestimated. In Australia, pensioners are entitled to subsidised hearing aids under the
Commonwealth Hearing Services Program. However, a recent independent review found that more than half of all eligible people with hearing loss were not actively taking advantage of the services available. “Part of the reluctance is thinking that hearing aids are large and very noticeable,” Mr Modrovich said. “It is part of the stigma of hearing loss and ageing
unfortunately. “Nowadays, hearing aids are discreet and designed in such a way that you can barely see them on the ears. “It has made our jobs a lot easier, but we would
still like to see more people seek the help that they need.” Recent advances in hearing technology means that people can now stream phone calls directly into their hearing
aids, as well as adjust the volume and programs via an app on a mobile phone. This technology is fully subsidised by the Commonwealth pension program and available
at Ability Hearing and Balance. For more information or to apply for the Hearing Services Program, phone Ability Hearing and Balance on 1300 327 776.
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RECIPIENTS JAZZED TO WIN COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS CLARENCE City Council has announced Elizabeth College’s Joshua FordKing and Miah Aplin, and Rosny College’s Esther Outram as this year’s recipients of the Clarence Jazz Festival scholarship program. Each year council, in partnership with the University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music, offers six months of private tuition for three emerging musicians, with an emphasis on training for improvisational techniques and live performance outcomes. Miah and Esther will focus on bringing their vocal prowess to the fore, while Joshua will further hone his impressive trumpet and flugelhorn skills. All three recipients will perform at the festival in February. The scholarship
program is an integral component of the annual Clarence Jazz Festival and has been supporting and developing young musicians since 2012. “Each year, one of the highlights of the Clarence Jazz Festival is being able to foster and support Tasmanian musicians through our scholarship program,” Clarence City Council Deputy Mayor and Festival convener Alderman Heather Chong said. The Clarence Jazz Festival runs for five days from 16 to 20 February 2022 on Hobart’s Eastern Shore and is comprised of both free and ticketed events. Clarence City Council is now calling for expressions of interest for performers. For more information about performing opportunities, visit www. clarenceartsandevents.net/ clarence-jazz-festival.
Jazz scholarship recipients Joshua Ford-King, Miah Alpin and Esther Outram.
Consultation for Cambridge Primary kicks off
ONE of Tasmania’s strongest growth areas is set to benefit from a major redevelopment of its local primary school. Cambridge Primary School will undergo a $15.1 million redevelopment, delivering new learning facilities and improvements for students. The school has experienced strong student growth in recent years due to new housing developments in the surrounding areas, and more space is needed to accommodate students and staff. The Department of Education has started extensive consultation with staff, students and the local community to ensure the master planning and design of the school is shaped by the community it serves. Cambridge Primary School principal Court-
ney Howard said the school community was excited about the prospect of receiving a major makeover. “Our students and staff are looking forward to the addition of new learning areas and facilities, and are excited to be playing a role in the redevelopment process,” he said. “My message to our community is to make sure you have your say during the consultation process – it’s not every day that you get the opportunity to play a role in the major redevelopment of your local school.” Local Member for Franklin Nic Street said this investment was part of the Tasmanian Government’s plan to secure the future needs of learners and would provide additional learning spaces for students.
“Like a number of other areas around the state, Cambridge has been a strong growth area for families, and this has resulted in an increase to enrolments at the school,” he said. “The Tasmanian Government is investing in new education facilities at Cambridge Primary to support our learners and ensure we provide the best possible facilities as more families move into the area.” The Department of Education will continue to work collaboratively with the Clarence City Council to deliver a great outcome for the school and the local community. The initial stage of community consultation will run until12 November. To provide feedback, visit www.education.tas. gov.au/get-involved.
From left, Cambridge Primary School students Miley Smith and Blake James.
The Tasmanian Government is undertaking a $15.1 million redevelopment of Cambridge Primary School, providing new facilities for learners from Kinder to Year 6. Now is the time to get involved and share your ideas. The Department of Education’s Get Involved campaign is a great way for you to help shape the school for future generations of learners and your local community. Visit education.tas.gov.au/get-involved to find out how.
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Clarence Climate Action expo a success CLARENCE Climate Action recently held its second community expo. Held at Citywide Mornington on 18 September, Clarence Climate Action representative Katie Kristensen said the event was about raising awareness about climate change. “We want to inspire people to take personal action on climate change and to acknowledge the big and small efforts that are being made by many individuals and groups in the community,” she said. Speakers ranged from science writers and climate researchers to financial advisers and energy consultants. “The focus was on speakers who could give practical advice – things like improving home energy efficiency, using investments as a driver of change, and how to talk to friends about climate change,” Ms Kristensen said. Among the many stallholders at the expo were Plasticwise Eastside, the Sustainability Learn-
ing Centre and Warrane Community Garden. Native plants were available from the Understorey Network, and Teach Make Create ran very popular nature-based craft activities for children. Young people were well represented by the Rosny College Environment Group’s second hand clothes swap and Clarence High School’s Community Care Club, which allowed attendees to calculate their carbon footprint and test their knowledge of climate change. “We were really pleased that the students wanted to be involved,” Ms Kristensen said. “It’s their future at stake, and they bring so much passion and knowledge to the subject.” Attendees also had the chance to take a test ride on an electric bike and chat to members of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association. “There was a lot of interest in the electric cars and the electric bikes were a big favourite,” Ms
Kristensen said. “Everyone who tried them was surprised at how much power they had. “The expo was a lot of
work to organise, but we had a wonderful team of volunteers, and so much great feedback afterwards – we’re already making plans for next year.”
TREE TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR GROWING COMMUNITY
Mabel Lovell enjoying making eucalyptus playdough in the Teach Make Create room.
Reward offered to catch tree vandals
Howrah Beach Child Care Centre children plant the new tree with the help of Howrah Beach parent Daniel Hulme, left, Tasmanian Senator Catryna Bilyk and Phoenix Children’s Services chief executive officer Kathryn Laing.
A NEW tree has been planted at the Howrah Beach Child Care Centre to provide shade for children in the outdoor play area once it grows. The tree was donated by Senator for Tasmania Catryna Bilyk. Howrah Beach Child Care centre, operated by the community-owned not-for-profit organisation Phoenix Children’s Services, recently relocated into a new building built by the Tasmanian Department of Education. The old building is
currently undergoing renovations as part of a major redevelopment of the neighbouring Southern Support School. “As a former early childhood educator, I have an understanding of the important contribution early childhood education and care centres and their staff make to the learning and development of children,” Senator Bilyk said. “Many people fail to appreciate that early childhood education is more than just looking
after children and playing games with them. “It is a highly skilled and specialised occupation which requires years of training. “The work that educators do makes a vital contribution to the early development of children as well as supporting their parents’ engagement in the workforce. “They deserve our appreciation, especially through the uncertain and challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Clarence City Council Alderman Doug Chipman, right, with Bellerive-Howrah Coastcare Group member Jean Gray in front of the poisoned trees.
CLARENCE City Council is offering a reward of $10,000 for information leading to a successful conviction of the perpetrator(s) of the tree poisoning which occurred in Bellerive last month. At its meeting on 20 September 2021, Clarence City Council resolved to offer the confidential reward as well as coordinate the replanting of the prominent stand of trees. The decision followed widespread public outcry among residents and Landcare groups, who were concerned about the environmental impact of the brazen act of vandalism.
Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said he was pleased with the action council had taken and believed that it sent a strong message to the vandals that this behaviour would not be tolerated. “These are significant trees which are crucial to the beach ecosystem, preventing coastal erosion through their root system,” he said. “Council takes acts of vandalism such as this seriously, and we hope that by offering the reward it will encourage anyone with information to come forward.” The affected trees, located near the second
bluff along Alexandra Parade in Bellerive, had been reported to council by a local Landcare group who had observed the trees had begun to perish and die. Arborists were called to investigate and discovered the trees had been drilled with holes of varying sizes for the purpose of administering poison. Following the arborist investigation, Mayor Chipman said council would remove any unsafe dead limbs, but the trees would remain in place to provide a habitat for native wildlife, and perching opportunities for birds that frequented this area. A draft Tree Policy has also been developed for
council consideration, which seeks to put measures in place to reduce the incidence of vandalism against trees and vegetation. At its meeting on 20 September, council also considered further measures for the area once the Tree Policy had been adopted. Measures included screening and signage. Council has approved the replanting of trees in the area to replace those that have been vandalised. The public are urged to come forward with any information relating to this act of vandalism by contacting council on 6217 9500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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WALKING FOR EPILEPSY IT’S time to dust off your sneakers, wash your bike and get your togs out of the winter wardrobe for October’s Walk For Epilepsy event. In support of the one in 25 Australians who develop epilepsy, the popular 25-day fundraiser will provide people with a choice of how they reach their goals – whether that be running, walking, cycling, swimming, skateboarding or scootering at their own pace. Tasmania has Australia’s highest prevalence of
epilepsy and it is the second most burdensome neurological condition after dementia. People with epilepsy live with the constant anxiety of unexpected seizure, injury, memory loss, higher mortality rates, social isolation, reduced or lost employment, discrimination and stigma. One-fifth of Tasmania’s population is impacted by epilepsy and every 33 minutes someone in Australia is newly diagnosed. “An epilepsy diagnosis always changes lives,”
Epilepsy Tasmania chief executive officer Wendy Groot said. “People commonly lose their driving licence because seizures are unpredictable until fully controlled by medication. “Thirty per cent of people with epilepsy never gain seizure control, which often results in them spending most of their time at home and becoming socially isolated and unemployable.” COVID-19 has been financially challenging for Epilepsy Tasmania, but Ms
Groot hoped Tasmanians supported this fundraiser by either registering to participate or donating to another registered person or team. “By supporting Walk For Epilepsy and raising or donating funds, people can make a real impact here in Tasmanian for the one million Australians who need support, research and a cure for epilepsy,” Ms Groot said. To register for free or donate to Walk For Epilepsy, visit www.walkforepilepsy.org.au.
Bernie from Blackmans Bay getting ready for the Walk for Epilepsy.
From left, Kassia and Bailey from Launceston.
Bree’s fundth run-raising 40 IT was a birthday to remember for Sandford mother Bree Hunter, who celebrated her 40th birthday by running 40 kilometres to raise funds for Lauderdale Primary School. Ms Hunter raised $2,750, which was used to purchase two screens for year one classes. Starting at Mortimer Bay, she ran on the Tangara Trail before completing the new coastal track from Cremorne to Lauderdale and then along Roches Beach to Seven Mile Beach and Cambridge – covering just over 42 kilometres, the distance of a full marathon. Ms Hunter said
she wanted to give something back to the community rather than focus on herself. “I really want to help inspire women, particularly mums and people over the age of 30, so they can feel like they can get involved and be active,” she said. “I hadn’t run that far since I had my daughter, which was seven years ago, and it was just a great way to challenge myself.” Ms Hunter said it was the best birthday she could ask for. “I felt like I was doing something for someone else and I knew that it would have a lasting impact,” she said.
“It also pushed me to improve my health and my fitness – I couldn’t have asked for much more to be honest.” The new screens have been installed at the school and Ms Hunter said they would help improve learning outcomes for students’, including her seven-yearold daughter Isla Dyer. “It was something the teachers were asking for because it improved the scope of what they could do,” she said. “It gives teachers more diversity in what they can use to teach the kids in the classroom.” Ms Hunter is now busy planning what she’ll do for her 41st birthday.
Sandford mother Bree Hunter ran more than 40 kilometres on her 40th birthday to raise funds for Lauderdale Primary School.
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From left, Lauderdale Primary School teacher Alison Rumbold, year one student Isla Dyer and Bree Hunter.
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SOUTH ARM WATER SECURITY IN THE PIPELINE A NEW pipeline project will soon bring a secure, reliable water supply to South Arm, thanks to a $5m funding injection from the Federal Government. Assistant Minister for Industry Development and Senator for Tasmania Jonno Duniam said the South Arm Recycled Water Pipeline would
improve the reliability of South Arm’s water infrastructure, support agricultural production, and help to deliver water security across the region. “This pipeline will allow water from the Blackmans Bay Water Treatment Plant to be delivered to the South Arm Peninsula for irrigation purposes,” he said.
“It is part of a $20 million federal commitment under this funding pathway for Tasmanian projects to improve water reliability and efficiency across the state.” Thanking both Minister Duniam and Tasmanian Primary Industries and Water Minister Guy Barnett for their support, Arm End project manager Craig
Ferguson said the project was close to achieving its goal of providing Class A Water to the peninsula and all users. “This infrastructure will be provided free of charge by Arm End to benefit the entire community of South Arm,” he said. “The pipeline will provide water to the western part of the South Arm
Peninsula, including the Iron Pot Golf Club and the South Arm Community Club & RSL. We will also provide on five access points for the South Arm Volunteer Fire Brigade. “Our future goal is that the South Arm community has access to Class A water in a Tasmanian-first project which takes recycled water and converts
it for community and agricultural use. “The South Arm Pipeline project has the potential to transform the Peninsula just as the Coal River Valley water scheme has done.” Mr Ferguson said the Pipeline Project and Arm End site development construction, which will continue through 2022,
would also transform the Arm End public recreation reserve into a world-class tourism destination including a public golf course. “We are continuing the extensive revegetation program, which includes a variety of native fauna which existed at Arm End before the land was cleared for farming more than 150 years ago,” he said.
WATER SAFETY ON TAP AT INDUSTRIE DANCE STUDIO EASTERN Shore youngsters are set to learn vital water safety messages via dance, as part of a new partnership designed to help teach children about water safety all year round. Bellerive’s Industrie Performing Arts will incorporate the ‘Kids Alive Do the Five’ and ‘Sunscreen March’ safety songs into their repertoire, after water safety initiative Kids Alive joined with preschool dance program READY SET DANCE to help educate kids aged under five. Industrie Performing Arts co-owner Samantha
Johnston said her team was immensely proud to be helping share such vital safety messages. “Dance is universal and innate, and it’s wonderful to be able to bring kids together and educate them about water safety through dance and singing,” she said. Industrie is just one of 250 dance studios across the country taking part in the program, which Kids Alive founder Laurie Lawrence said was part of a deliberate strategy to provide water safety education all year round. “Swimming lessons remain one of the best
preventive measures to reduce drownings, but unfortunately interruptions due to COVID and a tendency for 20 per cent of families to drop out of lessons during the colder months has had a massive impact,” he said. “Dance is the most popular activity outside of playgroup, so it was obvious where we needed to start in this crusade for more access to education.” The initiative also aligns with the Australian Water Safety Strategy (AWSS) 2030, which identified under-fives as one of the most vulnera-
ble groups to drowning. “Resources are tight - especially in regional areas - and the spread of locations of READY SET DANCE will help bring our message to the right areas,” Kids Alive operations manager Emma Lawrence said. “Our goal is zero drownings in the under fours and we will continue to pursue new ways to teach this precious group and try to reduce numbers again.” To sign up for Industrie classes, phone 62888842 or go to www.industriepa.com.au
From left, Lucy Van Beest (three), Lilah Van Beest (five), Parker Overeem (three), instructor Cassandra Smith and Alina Wishink (three).
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JOHN BOWEN REMEMBERED IN early September, two Tasmania historians and authors – Reg Watson and Tony Hope – undertook a pilgrimage to Bowen’s Memorial in Risdon Cove to lay a sprig of wattle at the monument. The monument is in memory of the 49 settlers who came to Risdon Cove in September 1803 as the first British settlement in Tasmania. The pilgrimage has become an annual event for the two historians. “It is important to recall those who came
so long ago, now 218 years,” Mr Watson said. “Risdon Cove would be the most historical site in Tasmania, immensely important to the state and to Australia. “Lieutenant John Bowen of the Royal Navy was but 23 years of age at the time. “The memorial was erected 100 years after the event and it is a focal point to remind us of the hardships those pioneers had to endure.” The settlement at Risdon Cove was not successful for various
reasons and when Colonel David Collins arrived in February the following year, he removed Bowen. With this, Lieutenant Bowen left Tasmania, then known as Van Diemen’s Land, for good. “Bowen’s lady companion, Martha Hayes Quinn, remained however, and lived until the 1870s, seeing many changes from the budding, raw settlement,” Mr Watson said. Mr Watson is the author of ‘John Bowen, the Founder of Tasmania’.
Ageism revealed to shorten lifespan; Council pledges to act for all
Clarence City Council Mayor Doug Chipman was joined by fellow Aldermen to sign the EveryAge Counts pledge.
Historian Reg Watson laying the wattle at Bowen’s Memorial in Risdon Cove.
CLARENCE City Council has pledged to end negative attitudes and beliefs connected to a person’s age, by signing on to the EveryAge Counts campaign. Coinciding with Australia’s first Ageism Awareness Day on 1
October 2021, the signing of the pledge came after landmark research by the Australian Human Rights Commission found that ageism is the most accepted form of prejudice. The research suggested that ageism was more
MORE HORROR FOR ROCKY FANS JOHN X’s long-awaited production of Richard O’Brien’s ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ has finally arrived, with shows having kicked off at the Theatre Royal on 6 October. With tickets selling fast, the producers have released an extra week of six performances, meaning the show will now run until Saturday 6 November. “We had to add another week, the demand is so high and
we didn’t want people to miss out,” John X said. The Rocky Horror Show is Tasmania’s first fully professional production, and the first time the show itself has been performed in the state in nearly 40 years. “It’s just what we need right now,” John X said. “Rocky Horror is hilarious, it’s a bit rude. “Everyone needs a boost after the year and a bit we’ve all had.” Vincent Hooper, who is playing Rocky Horror
himself, said he was excited to add another week of shows to the already month-long schedule. “It’s just wonderful to be working and to be doing so safely and somewhere as beautiful as Hobart,” he said. Richard O’Brien’s hilarious musical masterpiece is playing at Hobart’s Theatre Royal until 6 November. To purchase a ticket, visit theatreroyal.com.au or phone 6146 3300.
Back from left, Deone Zanotto as Magenta, Scott Farrow as Riff Raff and Melanie Hawkins as Columbia, with John O’Hara as Frank-N-Furter, front.
socially acceptable and widespread than any other form of discrimination, with 63 per cent of those surveyed saying they had experienced ageism in the last five years. Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said the EveryAGE Counts pledge marked an important and tangible step in Clarence City Council’s commitment to tackling ageism against all Australians. “Council stands for a world without ageism where all people of all ages are valued and respected and their contributions are acknowledged,” he said. “Research tells us that ageism can have drastic impacts on our confidence, quality of life, job prospects, and health – and is even associated with shortening one’s lifespan by 7.5 years. “By contributing to the EveryAGE Counts campaign we hope to
shine a light on what is arguably one of the most pervasive discriminatory prejudices and help shift those deeply entrenched negative social norms about ageing and older people. “As the first Tasmanian council to be recognised as a World Health Organisation Age Friendly City, this pledge is a significant milestone in our continued effort to create a city that is welcoming to all. “Ageism is experienced in different ways by all ages across the adult lifespan, which is why it is so important for us to come together as one to fight for this common cause.” The signing of the pledge took place at council chambers where Mayor Chipman was joined by several of his fellow Aldermen, alongside the Council on the Ageing chief executive officer Sue Leitch and members of council’s Clarence Positive Ageing Advisory Committee.
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Make your small business idea a reality HAVE you got a great idea for a small business, but not sure what to do next? Business South’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator program can help make your small business dream a reality, offering free, practical and confidential guidance and support to potential business owners in the greater Hobart area and south-east Tasmania. The program offers oneon-one mentoring covering all aspects of starting and running a small business - from registering business names, website domains and your ABN through to financial, marketing and strategic advice. Business South also run
monthly workshops and information sessions; and can refer potential startups to other services for further training, mentoring and possible funding. “When you’re toying with the idea of starting a business, it can be really overwhelming if you go online and search for support,” Entrepreneurship Facilitator Daniela Schurink-Moeller said. “The advantage of our program is that we offer the opportunity to sit down and talk to a real person, brainstorm your idea and talk through the things you need to consider. “Once we understand
where someone’s at in their small business journey, based on their needs we can do further one-on-one mentoring with them or refer them to other relevant programs and services.” This October, the Entrepreneurship Facilitator program is offering three workshops: • How to number-test your small business idea (10am Tuesday, 26 October) This two-hour in-person workshop, presented by former New Enterprise Incentive Scheme trainer Vaughan Smith, will help potential start-up owners crunch the numbers and
Have you got a business idea/ideas and are you considering self-employment and what the next steps would be? The Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, delivered by Business South in the Greater Hobart and South East Tasmania, can help you with free, practical, and confidential guidance and support on all aspects of starting and running a small business. We offer one-on-one mentoring, referral into other relevant support programs/services, as well as monthly workshops and information sessions. In October 2021 we have got some great topics on offer for you to book yourself in for •
What you need to know when getting started in small business
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How to number test your small business idea
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Building an online content marketing plan for your small business startup
Bookings are essential and please find all the details on our website www.businesssouth.org.au Or contact Daniela Schurink-Moeller, Entrepreneurship Facilitator mobile 0455 372 023 or email Daniela@businesssouth.org.au
see if their idea stacks up financially, following an easy-to-understand process. • What you need to know when getting started in small business (10am Tuesday, 13 October) This short online information session will cover all the basic concepts any potential small business owner needs to consider before going into business. Topics will include: considerations before you start out; how to assess your business idea; basics of planning and marketing; and how to best set yourself up for success. • Building an online content marketing plan for your small business (10am Wednesday, 20 October) Hosted by marketing and retail strategist Debra Templar, this online webinar will teach participants how to plan their online marketing content and then turn it into strategies for small business success. Topics will include how to generate ideas; how to decide which channels to use; how to communicate your message consistently; and how to reach your target customers. To book your place in the program, or find out more about what’s on offer, go to www.businesssouth.org.au or email Daniela@businesssouth. org.au
We ARE Enough Art Project TO help bring about positive societal change, two Hobart women have embarked on an ambitious Australia-wide art project they say will be the biggest artwork of its kind. Amanda Gill and Christie Cooper hope to recruit 1600 women from across Australia to take part in their We ARE Enough art project, photographing them with their confronting life experiences written on their bodies. The We Are Enough Art Project started when Amanda and Christie wrote lists of words that had been said to hurt them and had had long-lasting effects on them. Then they wrote those words all over their bodies and posed
for photos, with mouths taped shut and hands bound behind their backs to represent the constraints the world puts on women. The experience was so cathartic that the pair decided to offer it to other women, giving them an outlet to tell stories that may otherwise stay hidden. Amanda said the We ARE Enough Art Project is designed to “shine a large spotlight on subjects that make us squirm and feel uneasy and want to shrink away from”. “We want to start a conversation that doesn’t end,” she said. “We want people to start thinking about the power of their words. We want people to understand the impact of what
we tell our little girls and how it affects the women they grow up to be. We want women to fall in love with themselves. We want women to be recognized for who and what they are. “We want them to stand proud and strong, brave and beautiful, and take back their power.” Amanda and Christie have stated taking photos and interviewing women about their experiences for the project. They plan to travel Australia in a caravan/mobile studio, photographing and interviewing a wide demographic of women who have suffered discrimination, racism, domestic violence, poverty, sexism, abuse, coercive control, neglect and other forms of trauma. To cover their startup costs while looking for sponsors and applying for grants, the artists have set up a Go Fund Me page at https://gofund.me/c740e3a3 Anyone keen to participate in or sponsor the project can find it on Facebook @ weareenoughartproject or email weareenough. artproject@gmail.com
From left, Amanda Gill and Christie Cooper.
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Dave Batchelor was born in Hobart, and grew up in Claremont and attend
Claremont Primary and High School. He has had a strong interest in music for as long as he can remember, after growing in the 60s when having a radio on was the normal thing. He has a wide interest in music from classical to country, but his love is of music from the 60s, 70s and 80s – the music of his life.His program runs each Monday afternoon from 4pm to 6pm where he plays music from those years – everything from Bee Gees to Slade, Carpenters to Disco, with an emphasis on Australian music.
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MONDAY: 6am Monday
Breakfast with Phil Swan; 9am Monday Morning Mix with Mandy Skillen; 12pm Lunchtime Classics with Rick Rae; 2pm Monday Variety with Shirley Nicolle; 4pm Reeling in the Years with Dave Batchelor; 6pm Glenn’s Country with Glenn Gillie; 8pm Classic
Ride with Melvin Freestone; 10am Late Night Hits with Margie Williams; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. TUESDAY: 6am Tuesday Morning Breakfast/ Wake Up With Kaye with Kaye Payne; 9am Bringing Back the Memories with David Carr; 12pm Beats and Ballads with
Phil Williams; 2pm Those Were the Day/Afternoon with David Needham; 4pm Tuesday Drive with Mal Dennis; 6pm Mostly Folk with Helen Morrison; 8pm Tuesday Night/The Best of the 60s-70s with John Gourlay; 10pm Tuesday Nite Owl Club/Tuesday Night Owls with Ron Anderson; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. WEDNESDAY: 6am Wednesday Morning Breakfast with David Mitchell; 9am Bright and Breezy Mix with Kathy; 12pm Wednesday Lunchtime with Phil Tyson; 2pm The Music of Your Life with Ron Andersen; 4pm The Johnny Dallas Revival
Show with Johnny Dallas; 6pm Wednesday Night Rock N Roll with John Robustelli; 8pm Country Jukebox with Russell Hevey; 10pm Music of Your Life; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. THURSDAY: 6am Thursday Morning Breakfast with Craig Cracknell; 9am Magic Music Mix with Tom Payne; 12pm Thursday Lunch with David Mitchell; 2pm My Collection with Ken Tanner; 4pm Thursday Drive with John Evans; 7pm Chinese Language Programme; 8pm Thursday Night Jazz/Contrasts in Classic Jazz with Frank Chatterton, Bob Cotgrove or Ted Vinen; 10pm
The Greek Show with Benny Gavallos; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. FRIDAY: 6am Rise and Shine with Ria Walter; 9am Songs and Stories with Brian Corr; 12pm Friday Lunch with Chris Burrows; 2pm My Favourite Music with Judi Forsyth; 4pm Friday Drive with Peter Johnston; 6pm The Good Times Rolling with Bob and Russell Hevey; 9pm Kick Back/Music of Your Life with Kenny White; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight with Craig Cracknell. SATURDAY: 6am Mostly Old But Something New with Tim Kingston; 9am Polish Program with Bogdan
Pitera; 10am Croatian Program with Jelena Cupac; 11am Greek Program with Soritris Kaligieropoulos; 12pm Serbian Program with Aleksander Djeric or Milutin Ivkovic; 2pm World Music with Amanda Sims; 3pm Music of Your Life with John Evans; 6pm Saturday Night with Tony Geeves, alternating with Kick Back with Kenny White; 9pm Underside with Spook and Mike; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight with John Evans. SUNDAY: 6am Sunday Breakfast with Chris Burrows; 9am German Program with Karina Ceron, Lilo Kuhn or Karl-Heinz Jakubec; 10am Spanish Program
with Sonia Parra, Jenny Forward, Florenica Hancock or Fausto Pinedo-Baquuero; 11am The Irish Show with Brian Corr; 12pm Italian Program with Vittorio Ferri or Liberatore Alloca; 1pm Nepalese Program with Oscar Bhandari, Madan B. Chhetri and Pramisa Dawadi; 2pm Movie Ticket Radio with Rob Ryan; 3pm Italian Program/Dover c’e’ musica Italiana with Carmen Comber, Dino Ottavi or Renato Langi; 4pm Celtic Connection with Kathy; 6pm Sunday Country with Bob Hevey; 8pm Sunday Night Country with Wayne Crossin; 10pm Just For You with Joy Jones.
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RANSOM SHORTLISTED FOR NEW NATIONAL ART PRIZE ROKEBY painter Michael Ransom is one of three Tasmanian artists shortlisted for a lucrative new national art award. Mr Ransom’s piece ‘Bending Moment #1’ is a finalist in the Open category of the inaugural National Capital Art Prize, the first Australiawide competition for paintings of any subject. A not-for-profit organisation established in Canberra earlier this year, the National Capital Art Prize aims to support and showcase
the skill and diversity of Australian artists through an annual national painting competition. Mr Ransom only returned to making art a year ago, after taking a decade-long break to focus on music. One of the first pieces he completed was the multi-layered, multi-media ‘Bending Moment #1’, created using a range of materials and experimental techniques influenced by his background in printmaking, industrial
design and music. It’s the first in a planned series of abstract works that “explore the idea of ‘moment’ as an expression of movement or potential movement in both time and space”. “Being shortlisted in the National Capital Art Prize is big for me, it validates my work in a way,” Mr Ransom said. “I was particularly happy because the prize has some high-quality curators and somebody has liked what I do, so that’s important to me.
“I think it could create some genuine opportunities for me down the track, and I feel really motivated to do a lot of work at the moment.” Tasmanian artists Louise Daniels and Tania Price are also shortlisted for the awards – Daniels in the First Nations category for ‘Dune 1’; and Price in the Open category for ‘The Dance’. They join 124 other finalists from across Australia on the shortlist,
Outdoor projects for Spring IF you’re planning an outdoor project at your place this spring, no matter how big or small, local landscape garden supplier DécorEarth is ready to rock. DécorEarth owner Chris Madden has no doubt the Mornington landscape supply yard will be hectic over the next few months. Gravel, garden soil and barks are just some of the products they stock that will help homeowners spruce up their outdoor
areas in the lead-up to summer. “Since the world as we knew it changed last year, gardening has become the new going out,” he said. “Landscape gardeners are crazily busy. “Last year when we were working from home and spending weekends there too, gardening and landscaping projects became the vibe. "Raised vegetable garden beds were also really popular.”
When it’s time to start a garden project, that means it’s time to call DécorEarth Mornington. A family-owned and operated local business, DécorEarth has earned a reputation for supplying professional landscapers, builders, tradesmen and avid home gardeners with an extensive range of quality sands, soils, stones and other garden supplies at competitive rates, complete with friendly service from knowledgeable staff.
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with their works selected from a field of more than 1000 submissions. Winners of the four main categories will share a prize pool of $45,000. The winners were scheduled to be announced on 17 September, but the announcement has been delayed because of Covid. To view the finalist artworks and vote in the online People’s Choice Award, go to www. nationalcapitalartprize. com.au Rokeby artist Michael Ransom.
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HOW do you know where to go in the bush? Are you using maps, or apps or books or blogs? I’ve always preferred using paper maps when I’m out hiking. I grew up using little more than ‘orienting the map’, meaning you line up your map with the terrain and obvious landmarks. This doesn’t work at all at night or when the fog rolls in. Also, when you’re in unfamiliar territory with a plethora of tracks, you can think you are on one particular track and instead find you are on a different track close by. I’ve been interested in testing various apps that are essentially a digital form of a map with pinpoint accuracy as to where you are. There are advantages and disadvantages of using maps as well as apps. Assuming you know how to ‘orient your map’, there is a great social connection that comes with chatting with hiking buddies over where you are, how far there is to go or how steep it is going to be. The disadvantage is that the map might be old and the track has shifted, or the weather might roll in and obscure
your landmarks. Those experienced in using a compass have an additional set of skills to navigate to the desired destination. Most of us don’t have this level of skill. Paper maps are best in fair weather or on clearly marked paths. In comparison, apps precisely pinpoint your location, but if you are in new terrain or on a mountain bike trail, the trail might not be uploaded into the app. However, you will know where you are, and you will not need to move far to establish whether you are moving in the right direction. The disadvantage is obvious – mobile phones can go flat, so if you are using apps be sure to carry an additional battery for your device and turn it off when your direction is clear to save energy. Three apps I regularly use are MapMy Run, Gaia GPS, and Trailforks. Whenever heading out, it’s a good idea to do a little research on the trail. Blogs and books are often excellent sources of information, but it’s important to check the date of publication to avoid getting outdated information. There are plenty of Facebook groups such as
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Dog school The Dog Grumbler I BELIEVE that much of what a dog needs to learn to be happy and successful in life is best taught by other dogs. We leave pups in the litter until eight weeks of age or so, because they need to learn basics from mum and siblings. They need to pick up knowledge about themselves, the world and their place in it. As I have pointed out before, three out of four dogs never live in a human home. These dogs learn everything they know from other dogs and personal experience and have done so since they were wolves. They were equipped for this long before we started moulding them to our needs. Nature set this up and we can learn much from the way dogs learn from each other. They use sound, scent and body language and touch. Sound works much for dogs as it does instinctively for humans – they hear over twice our range of frequencies, but rising and falling pitch indicate the same things. We use baby talk with infants and dogs because it works – it doesn’t convey anything too specific, but a baby, like a dog, understands rising and falling pitch better than words. We know dogs have noses much better than our own. Most animals do — but dogs have specialised in the smell of humans. For the last forty years, I have worked on the assumption that dogs can smell human hormones. Dogs are body language geeks. They recognise us more by the way we move than by the way we look. Then there’s touch. Dogs don’t have much range here – in terms of communication they can lick, hold, nip or bite. Your dog won’t lick people it doesn’t know or like. A mother dog does not teach a pup how to behave by waiting until it does something good and then licking it. She waits until it does something wrong and expresses disapproval the only way she can —
she growls, snaps and smells angry. She picks up her pup by the scruff of the neck and takes it where it should go. She works on her pup’s natural control point, the neck. This is where a dog perceives tactile communication from others. Pick it up this way and it knows who is boss. Knead it here to release oxytocin in both parties and it will love you right back. Dogs play this way. Pups learn this way. They play fight. They hold each other on the ground. People see this and panic – they separate dogs that are playing and learning. If a larger or older dog is holding a pup down every time it rises and the pup is not squealing in distress, it’s just a game and the repetition is integral to the pup’s mental development. This is why I avoid halters and harnesses — I want to teach a dog, not control it; not train it to pull a sled. To stop a dog fighting, don’t pull it away from its adversary, lift it by the collar — and some loose neck skin if you can get a handful — lift its front paws off the ground and then move it away. This is much better understood. This is why chokers work, not because they strangle or cause discomfort, but because they mimic a mum’s grip. Some people think a leash is to stop a dog running away. For me it’s a training aid – a means of communication remembered from the litter. Sure, you can train a dog using only positive reinforcement if you live long enough, but you won’t be doing it any favours. Your dog wants you to sound and smell upset when it does the wrong thing. It wants you to respect and use the language it came with. And the best teacher is another dog — a well behaved, well trained dog will always be a positive influence. Second best is a patient human who communicates in the dog’s own language.
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A FINANCIAL MOMENT BALANCING ACT Hank Jongen General Manager Services Australia SERVICES Australia works hard to pay Australians the right amount according to their circumstances. The beginning of the new financial year is an important time for families and students who get a payment from us. This is when we do annual income reviews for Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Subsidy, Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY. Most families who get Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy have their payments based on their estimated income for the current financial year. Now that the 2020/21 financial year has ended, Services Australia has begun comparing your estimated income against
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The Centrelink Age Pension – making sense of it all. Damian Gibson Financial Adviser, Elevate Wealth Solutions CENTRELINK can be confusing at the best of times. When terms like Asset Test, Income Test and Deeming Rates are thrown around it adds another layer of confusion altogether. It also doesn’t make it easy when the tests and rates are forever changing. Here we will cut through the jargon to make some sense of it all. Apart from being the right age, your eligibility for the Age Pension is determined by how much your assets are worth (the asset test) and how much income you get (the income test). The test that delivers the lower amount of Age Pension is the test applied to you.
ASSET TEST This test assesses the value of the assets you and/or your partner own. Common assets assessed include, but are not limited to, superannuation, real estate
(excluding your family home), household contents, cash, shares, cars, boats and caravans. Centrelink assesses the market value of your assets and applies it to the test. To receive the full Age Pension your assets must be below $270,500 if you are a single homeowner, or under $405,000 for a couple who own their home. If however, the value of your assets are above these thresholds, then you still might be eligible to receive a part Age Pension. A common question that gets asked is “How much money can I have in my bank before it affects my pension?”. Your bank account balance counts towards your asset test. Centrelink assess the money in your bank exactly the same way as they assess your other assets. If your assets are above the full Age Pension threshold, the amount you receive will gradually reduce by $3 per fortnight per $1,000 of assets. The greater the value of assets you have, the less Age Pension you re-
ceive until it completely cuts out when your assets exceed $593,000 for a single homeowner or $891,500 for a couple who own their home. As the value of your assets change, the amount of Age Pension you receive can change as well. For example, if the value of your superannuation fund falls in value from volatility, you might be eligible to receive a higher level of Age Pension.
your income exceeds these thresholds then you still might be eligible to receive a part Age Pension. If your income is above the full Age Pension threshold, the amount you receive will gradually reduce by 50 cents for every $1 you earn per fortnight until it completely cuts out when your fortnightly income exceeds $2,115 for a single or $3,237.20 for a couple (this does not consider the Work Bonus).
INCOME TEST This test assesses the level of income you and/or your partner earn. Common sources of income assessed include, but are not limited to, employment income, rental income, and deemed income from your financial assets. Centrelink assesses your income and applies it to the test. To receive the full Age Pension, your fortnightly income must be below $180 a fortnight if you are a single, or under $320 a fortnight if you are a couple. Like the asset test, if
DEEMING RATES Money in your bank, and other assets such as term deposits, shares, and your super are all classed as financial assets. These financial assets are considered by Centrelink to earn you a certain amount of income using deeming rates. As such, if you have $50,000 in a term deposit earning you one per cent interest, Centrelink deems this money to earn a certain amount by applying their deeming rates, not the rate of your term deposit. The deemed income
from your financial assets are then applied to the income test. The deeming rate for singles is 0.25 per cent for the first $53,600 of your financial assets and 2.25 per cent on any amount more than $53,600. For couples, a rate of 0.25 per cent for the first $89,000 and 2.25 per cent on any amount more than $89,000 will be used to calculate the assessable deemed income from your finan-
cial assets. For example, if single person held $80,000 in a bank account and $56,000 in shares these financial assets would be deemed to earn you approximately $1,988 per annum by Centrelink. This deemed income would then be applied to your income test. Deemed income does not apply to the asset test. As time goes on, the value of your assets and
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A ATHLETICS FOR MASTERS Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic Centre for the over 30s from October to March. For more information, visit www.tasmastersathletics.org.au, phone 0402 314 079, or email tasmasterssec@gmail.com.
B BEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP Our free group is run by a bereaved mother and is open to people who have lost a child at any age, for any cause and regardless of whether the loss was recent or not. Grandparents and adult siblings are eligible too. The evening meetings are in the McDougall building in Ellerslei Road, Battery point on the second Tuesday of every second month at 7:30pm. Social gatherings occur in the months in between on a Sunday afternoon. Freecall 1300 064 068 for dates and details.
C CLARENCE CITY BAND The Clarence City Band is based at the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre. The band caters for all tastes and ensembles and provides a development program for members of the community to learn a musical instrument. For more information, visit www. ClarenceCityBand.com.au. CLARENCE CLIMATE ACTION COMMUNITY GROUP A local community group working towards positive climate solutions, with the view that together, people can make a better future. For more information, visit clarenceclimateaction.org or the Clarence Climate Action Facebook page. CLARENCE COMMUNITY KNITTING GROUP Knit and crochet for friends, families and charities. Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny. Wednesdays 10am-12 noon. Phone Romana Sanders 6244 4736. CLARENCE COUNTRY Held every Tuesday night from 7pm until 10pm at the Howrah Community Centre, Howrah Road, Howrah. Listen and dance to a great resident band and walk-up singers. Bar is open for you to enjoy a drink and tea and coffee is available all evening. There are door prizes, raffles, spot dances and lucky number cards. Entry fee is $4. For more information, visit Clarence Country Facebook page or email clarence.country@gmail.com. CLARENCE HIGH SCHOOL LEAVERS OF 1971 The Clarence High School leavers of 1971 50th reunion is happening at the Clarence Cricket Club, 20 Kangaroo Bay Drive, Rosny, on 5 November 2021 at 7pm. Leavers of 1971 and partners welcome. For more information or to book, phone Peter Yaxley on 0417 508 942 or Bobbie Turner on 0419 906 237. CLARENCE WALK AND TALK GROUP Meet at Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny. Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am. For more information on the walks, phone Dot Batt on 6244 6276/0400 607 355 or Mavis Kregor on 6247 8696. COAL RIVER VALLEY GARDEN CLUB INC The Coal River Valley Garden Club Inc meets on the fourth Monday of the month from January to November at the Richmond Football Club Rooms, Richmond War Memorial Oval, Victoria Street, Richmond at 7:30pm and includes guest speakers, trade table and supper. Some meetings may be held off site. New members always welcome. For more information, phone 6260 2727. CREW FITNESS Crew Fitness is a not-for-profit community fitness group that offers bootcamp and high-intensity interval
training. Classes run for 45 minutes from Monday until Friday at 6am and on Saturdays at 7:45am. It is based out of the Lindisfarne Sailing Club. New members are welcome.
D DANCING Female salsa dance partner wanted for salsa dance lessons and practice sessions before class. Female ballroom dance partner wanted for Friday social events. Drummer looking to jam with a band. Phone Serge on 0412 699 748.
E EASTERN SHORE BRIDGE CLUB The Eastern Shore Bridge Club has relocated and now meets at the Clarence Uniting Church in York Street Bellerive on Tuesday evenings at 7am. If you are interested in learning to play bridge or wish to join the walk-in sessions, phone John Cummings on 0423 187 588. All levels are welcome. EASTERN SHORE NEEDLEWORK GROUP Meets at the Sunshine Centre, Howrah Road, Howrah. They meet on Monday from 9am to 12:30pm, Wednesday from noon to 3:30pm, and on Saturday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Contact for Monday and Wednesday is Ailene on 0418 425 843, and contact for Saturday is Marianne on 0408 487 445.
F FORCETT COMMUNITY HALL HANDMADE AND FARMERS’ MARKET The Forcett Community Hall is holding a Handmade and Farmers’ Market on the third Sunday of each month from 10am to 1pm. There will be a range of local produce, craft, art, baking and plants. There will also be a barbecue and coffee van. The hall is located at 699 Arthur Highway, Forcett – about seven kilometres south of Sorell. COVID practices will be in place and check-in required.
G GENTLE SQUASH FOR SENIORS An aerobic fitness program designed for over 55s to improve hand-eye coordination, reflect, health and wellbeing in a friendly environment. Equipment provided. First session free, $6 a session. Afternoon tea provided. Every Friday from 1:30 to 3pm at Eastside Squash, 69 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. For more information, phone John on 6244 6539.
H HANDS ON CRAFT Meets every Monday except public holidays at the Lindisfarne Activity Centre, 37A Lincoln Street from 9:30am to noon. Entry fee is $5 and includes morning tea. We are a group of experienced people who enjoy getting together to share and pass on our expertise in various forms of crafts including embroidery, jewellery making and card making. New member welcome. For more information, phone Jan Rolf on 6243 1000 HOBART MINIATURE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (HMSLS) Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates a miniature railway. They cater for people with a passion for railways or an interest in any aspect of model engineering. You don’t need to be an accomplished engineer. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit www.hmsls.com. HOBART MODEL AERO CLUB INC Radio controlled, fixed wing and rotary aircraft at Kelly Field on the Richmond/Campania Road. Flying every day from 9am until early afternoon, weather permitting. Instruction available and visitors most welcome.
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J JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Do you need a JP? The Tasmanian Society of JPs and Service Tasmania has a Justice of the Peace on duty at Service Tasmania, Rosny Park every Tuesday from 9:30am to 4:pm. At other time, go to www.tsjpi.asn.au and click ‘Find a JP’. JUST US (SENIORS) Sing for fun. Small group rehearsing Friday mornings at private home from 10am to noon. Sharing our enjoyment while performing for the senior community on the Eastern and Western Shores. New members welcome. For more information, phone 6243 5930 or 6249 8168.
L LAUDERDALE CANAL MODEL BOATING The Lauderdale Canal Model Boating group meets at the Northern Terrace in Lauderdale each Saturday morning from 9am, weather permitting. A wide selection of model boats can be seen most Saturdays and everyone is welcomed. Help and advice is freely available and you can try to operate the free have a go boat. Come along and see the models sailing, and maybe you will be encouraged in taking up the hobby and joining the group. For more information, phone Randall at 6287 7158. LINDISFARNE GARDEN CLUB INC New members welcome. For more information, phone Norma on 6244 1271. LINDISFARNE RIVERSIDE ARTS CHOIR Lindisfarne Riverside Arts Choir Inc meet at the Activity Centre on Lincoln Street every Thursday night at 7pm. All welcome. For more information, phone Jane on 0408 326 544.
M MASONIC MEMBERSHIP If you are interested in finding out what Masons do, then Masonic Membership may be for you. Email your enquiry to lindisfarnelodge@outlook.com. Advise your name and contact phone, and we will respond.
P PITTWATER ART GROUP Pittwater Art Group recommenced on Tuesday 23 February. Painting in all mediums. For more information, phone Gail Ellen on 0427 658 775.
R RICHMOND OPEN GARDENS Richmond residents will open their gardens to share their passion for gardening with others as a fundraiser for a Ten Lives Cat Centre building project on Saturday 6 November. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/ROG4TL. ROKEBY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre programs for 2021, all welcome. Monday: Clarence Plains Walkers at 9am, and Knopwood Knitters from 9am to 2pm. Tuesday: Sewing and craft at 10:30am, and basis sewing from 1pm to 2pm. Wednesday: Dancing with Hiroko for $10, and Be Connected Basis Computers from 9am to 3pm. Every second Wednesday: Two-course community lunch. Every second Thursday: Basis Photography Group sessions for a gold coin donation. Friday: exercise group Staying Strong Living Well for a gold coin donation. Every second Friday: PINGO from 10am to 12pm, cost is $7.50 and morning tea is included. All programs are located at the Rokeby Neighbourhood
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Centre, 85 Tollard Drive, Rokeby. For more information, phone 6247 6778, email admin@rokebync.org.au, or visit the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre Facebook page. ROSNY MONTAGU BAY LANDCARE AND COASTCARE GROUP Monthly working bees planting and maintaining native bushland usually held on the third Sunday of the month from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Locations vary, but are either in the Rosny Hill Nature Recreation Area or the Rosny Montagu Bay Foreshore Reserve. For more information, email rmbcareinc@gmail.com or phone John on 0419 826 052.
S SHORELINE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB The Shoreline Combined Probus Club is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The club meets on the third Monday of each month at the Howrah Community Centre at 10am. Following a meeting and morning tea, a guest speaker or another activity is enjoyed. As well as the monthly meetings, there are social outings, lunches, bus trips, a walking trip on the second Monday of the month, and a movie night on the third Tuesday of the month. For more information, phone membership officer Peter Van Tienen on 0400 168 288 or email pv423392@bigpond.net.au. SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY MARKET South Arm community market has returned. First Sunday of every month, 9:30pm to 1pm. Lots of interesting stalls. Phone Karen to book a site on 0409 029 664. SOUTH ARM PENINSULA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (SAPRA) Bingo is held at 7pm on the first Tuesday of each month in 2021 at the South Arm Community Centre, 9 Calverton Place, South Arm. Game cards are $1 each and there are 15 games per session. Cash prizes. BYO drinks (including alcohol) and nibbles. Tea and coffee is available for a $2 donation. Fun night out, with money raised going toward the running costs of the community centre. THE STORY ISLAND PROJECT Enthusiastic volunteer tutors are wanted to support students in The Story Island Project’s fun storytelling workshops. Story Island workshops boost young people’s confidence and creativity, and will be held weekly at select primary schools on the Eastern Shore in term four. For more information, visit storyislandproject.org/ volunteer or phone 0409 856 979. SUPPORTING FACIAL PAIN SUFFERERS Online meetings, emails, and phone chats support those with Trigeminal Neuralgia and other facial neuralgias. In future, face to face meetings will resume. For more information and support, contact support group leader Helen Tyzack on 0459 022 883 or newtyzack@ gmail.com. Don’t suffer alone.
S 365 SUPPORT FITNESS 365 Support Fitness run senior strength, balance and flexibility classes on Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesday at 11:30am, and Friday at 9am and noon. They are held at the PCYC in Bellerive, with it costing $8 a class. We understand the importance of strength, stretching and balance to keep your body and bones strong, improve your balance, keep a healthy mindset and keep your range of motion so you don’t require the assistance of a mobility aide and still be physically active at home as you age. For more information, phone 0407 967 961 or email 365sfitness@ gmail.com.
T TENNIS IN HOWRAH Come along to one of our daily social tennis groups at the Sunshine Tennis Club. You’re sure to find a group playing at your level, we’re a friendly bunch. For more information, visit www.sunshinetennisclub.org.au. THYLACINE LUTRUWITA Thylacine lutruwita is a not-for-profit wildlife protection hospital and cat desexing clinic based at 553 Pass Road, Morning. They do cat desexing and a microchip for only $49.99. For more information or to book an appointment, phone 6146 0699 or visit www.thylacinelutruwita.com.au. TIME OUT CRAFT PROGRAM Come and join in on Thursdays 9:30am to noon at Citywide Baptist Church, 400 Cambridge Road, Morning, for a range of crafts, morning tea and friendship. $5 per session, working during school terms. For more information, phone Raie Semmens on 6244 2586.
Y YOGA AND PILATES IN HOWRAH Back friendly yoga classes on Tuesdays at 5:30pm and Pilates at 7pm at the Howrah Recreation Centre. For more information, phone Jackie on 0467 197 499.
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Excitement flows at Clarence Little Athletics
Clarence Little Athletics participants are excited for the upcoming season.
WITH the Tokyo Olympics having generated a lot excitement, Clarence Little Athletics is encouraging families to keep the excitement flowing and bring their children along to its weekly sessions. Clarence has a rich history of producing
professional and talented athletes, and Clarence Little Athletics Centre is eager to continue this tradition. The centre has records that are still standing from the 1970s, but last season saw some of these tumble, demonstrating the talent that was emerging.
Clarence Little Athletics vice president Angelene Arnold said she had seen many athletes come to the centre quite timid and had revelled in watching them flourish. “Our athletes strive to succeed each and every season,” she said. “Little Athletics is
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all about being your best, so personal best performances are really celebrated. “We support the kids as they build their skills and have heaps of fun doing so. “We provide a healthy, safe and inclusive environment for kids to try out events they may never have tried before. “Who know if they are the next champion triple jumper, discus thrower or race walker until we encourage them to give it a go.” Clarence Little Athletics holds competitions at Clarence High School on Saturday mornings through the season (October to March) from 8:30am to 11:30am, with weekly training days on Tuesday. It caters for Tiny Tots that are three to four years old, as well as athletes from five to 14 years old in the Little Athletics program. For more information or to register, visit www. clarence.org.au.
Clarence Little Athletics member Sienna participating in the long jump.
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Sport
Junior footballers recognised at annual awards
From left, Presley Sia, Hobart Dodgeball director Desmond Onwumere, and Jenna Skinner.
Dodgeball arrives in Hobart A NEW, fun, fast and challenging sport has arrived in Hobart. Hobart Dodgeball was recently established by Desmond Onwumere and is seeking players who are looking for a new path to fitness and excitement. Currently played at the University of Tasmania Unigym and at Dodges Ferry – an appropriately named location – participants have been coming from across Hobart to team up in the fast-paced action. “I’ve been involved with dodgeball for more than eight years and find
it to be the most fun I’ve had while playing a sport,” Hobart Dodgeball director Mr Onwumere said. “It rewards good reflexes, a strong throw and plenty of agility, but more than that it is the teamwork and camaraderie that develops as you get into the game. “I’ve also found it to be one of the easiest ways to introduce yourself to new people, which came in handy having moved from the USA to Australia.” Mr Onwumere has been the Australian Dodgeball Federation captain and has
represented Australia in many countries around the globe. The depth of his knowledge of the game is extremely high and he leads by example, encouraging both experienced and beginner dodgeball players to develop their skills and understanding of the game. “I am looking for people who are interested in improving their fitness, having a laugh and finding new friends,” Mr Onwumere said. “People come to dodgeball with a range of
abilities and I will match those abilities within teams so that a well-balanced group sport is offered to all comers – young and old.” Hobart Dodgeball hosts a session at the Unigym in Sandy Bay on Tuesday nights at 7pm and at Dodges Ferry Primary School on Sunday at 5pm. The cost for one hour of fast-paced fun is $10 per person. For more information and to register, visit www. hobartdodgeball.com.au, email hobartdodgeball@ gmail.com or phone 0458 445 044.
Netball club jets into action NETBALL history was made in September when the Eastern Shore Jets Netball Club had eight successful teams compete in the Southern Tasmanian Netball Association in the club's inaugural year. Among the eight teams was the fifth grade (black) team who won their grand final 36 to 24 against Bendigo Bank South East Suns Orange. “This year has been huge for the Jets, being our foundation year as a club, but not only that, the absolutely amazing that have come along with it,” Eastern Shore Jets club president Dani Shields said. “Creating this big Jets family has been everything to me over the last year, I honestly couldn’t have done it with a better bunch of people and couldn’t have asked for a better end to the season. “Our club mission was to build a culture where people can make lifelong friendships, maintain an active lifestyle, enjoy a team sport for fun or competitiveness, but most importantly belong to something special. “I believe we have done that this season.” Eastern Shore Jets club treasurer Meg Brown said the club was now focusing on the 2022 season. “This year would not have been such a success
without the strong support of our community and sponsors,” she said. “I would like to express
our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us this year.” For more information,
visit the Eastern Shore Jets Netball Club Facebook page.
THE Southern Tasmanian Junior Football League (STJFL) Annual Awards and Presentation Night for the 2021 season was recently held at Blundstone Arena. The STJFL Awards Night recognises the commitment of players, volunteers, coaches, trainers and umpires throughout the year. “The best and fairest players in each age group are awarded the prestigious Robert Beakley Medal,” STJFL president Jim Horne said. “The medal is named after the late Robert Beakley, a long time and dedicated supporter of junior football and cricket in the northern suburbs. “The night also recognised the STJFL Coach of the Year, STJFL Club Umpire of the Year, STJFL Sports Trainer of the Year and STJFL Volunteer of the Year.” Robert Beakley Medallists from the Eastern Shore were Thomas Crossin from the South East Giants under 13A2 boys’ team, Brock Watkins from the Lindisfarne under 14A1 boys’ team, Connor Downham from the Lindisfarne U16.5 boys’ team, Maisy Clark
From left, Kelly Males from the Glenorchy District Football Club receiving the 2021 STJFL Volunteer of the Year Award from Liberal Member for Clark and STJFL Patron Elise Archer.
from the Lindisfarne under 15A2 team, Priya Bowering from the Lauderdale Black under 15A1 girls’ team, Max Lamb from the Clarence under 18 boys’ team, and Ozzie Warmbrunn from the Lauderdale under 18 boys’ team. STJFL Boys Coach of the Year was awarded to Jeremy Busch from Lindisfarne and Russell Cripps was awarded STJFL Life Membership. STJFL patron and Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer said the battle for the Robert Beakley Best and Fairest Medal counts in each age category was an exciting
way to finish the season. “I commend all clubs, players, volunteers, coaches, trainers, umpires, families and supporters for a wonderful season of junior football,” she said. “The number of players in the STJFL continues to increase year after year, especially in the girls’ competitions, which is a great sign for our local competition. “Sport plays not only a vital role in our physical and mental health and wellbeing, but our local sporting clubs also provide mentoring and social support to those who need it.”
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Davey Street Rehabilitation Work We are repairing the road surface on Davey Street This is essential maintenance to strengthen and improve the condition and safety of the road and reduce ongoing maintenance costs. Please note that the section between Molle Street and Antill Street will be completed at a later time. This project supports the delivery of projects within the Hobart City Deal. Traffic changes
Back row from left, Abby Fenning, Gabby Chaffey (player of the match/coach), Ella Blayber, Shanika Braslin, Portia Davie, Brooke Little. Front row from left, Taylah Pickett, Dani Shields (club president), Eva Bradshaw, Zoe Fenning (coach).
We will be working nights starting Sunday, 29 August 2021, between 6.30pm and 6.30am from Sunday to Thursday. Night time lane closures and reduced speed limits will be in place. Motorists should allow up to eight minutes extra travel time during the roadworks period. Two lanes of traffic on Davey Street will remain open during nightworks. Please follow speed limits and the directions of traffic controllers and signs. A reduced speed limit will also be in place during the day for the roadworks period. Parking changes There will be no street parking available in the work location. There will be signs to show where the No Parking / No Standing / Tow Away Zones are. Any vehicles left parked and unattended in the work location during our working hours (overnight from 6.30pm to 6.30am) will be removed. Bus changes There will be some temporary, nightly disruptions to bus stops. Please follow your service provider’s alerts and look for any local signage.
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Boats hit the water for start of sailing season ABOUT 150 boats took to the River Derwent on October 2 for the official launch of the 2021/22 sailing season, including the traditional ‘sail-by’ event that has been held annually for the past 138 years. Boats from the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Derwent Sailing Squadron, Bellerive Yacht Club, Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, Geilston Bay Boat Club and Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania gathered near the Tasman Bridge before sailing single-file into Sullivans Cove.
There, crews gave their official salute as they went past the ML Egeria. Onboard was the Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker, who reciprocated the salutes. Boats then continued onto Nutgrove Beach for a nautical picnic. Some of the upcoming sailing events planned for this season include the Combined Clubs pennant, the Crown Series at Bellerive Yacht Club, and the Not the Nations event at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.
Frontline owned by Steve Chau passes Governor Barbara Baker on board the ML Egeria as part of the traditional ‘sail-by’. Photo credit, Penny Conacher.
SPORTS CLUBS TAKE GIANT LEAP SEVERAL local sporting clubs – including the successful new South East Junior Football Club - are among the successful applicants from the latest round of the Tasmanian Government’s Covid-19 Sport and Recreation grants program. A total of 94 local sporting clubs from across the state received funding from tranche four of the program, which provides grants of up to $25,000 to sport and recreation clubs whose activities and revenues have been impacted by COVID-19. The new South East Junior Football Club, which was formed late last year via a partnership
between Sorell and Dodges Ferry, received $7000 to help pay for player jumpers, training aids, first aid kits and team manager boxes. Established to help increase participation in sport, make better use of available resources, and keep nearby regional communities connected, the Giants enjoyed a hugely successful debut season including winning the U13 division 2 premiership. South East Junior Football Club president Scott Rawson said the $7000 would be a major boost for the fledgling club. “The club gives the kids somewhere to go and enjoy themselves
and get involved in team sports,” he said. “It’s fantastic to have this support from the government, it means we can move forward and really build on it. It’s just great for us.” The South East Suns Netball Association is also going from strength to strength, fielding a total of 25 teams this season and recently applying to Netball Tasmania for a State League licence in 2023. “With the development of our club and coaches over the past seven years, and the opening of our new multi-sports complex at Pembroke Park, we think its the perfect time to apply for the licence,” president
Marsha Batchelor said. “We want to offer an opportunity and provide a pathway for our grassroot players and keep them at the club – if they want to play at a higher level, they’ll be able to do that on their home turf.” Other local sports clubs to receive funding from the grants program include the Clarence Zebras Football Club ($10,197 to purchase game and safety equipment); the Brighton District Cricket Club ($7780 to purchase two bowling machines); and the Howrah Bowls Club ($6442 to purchase a bowls green mower).
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South East Junior Football Club president Scott Rawson with his children Joshua Rawson and Phoebe Rawson.
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South Arm Boardriders claim state title
Cowan Duncan shredding the waves.
CLIFTON Beach-based South Arm Boardriders (SABR) has retained its title as Tasmania’s top boardrider club after Surfing Australia’s Scamander round of the 2021/22 national Hyundai Australian Boardrider Club Battle. Park Beach Boardriders Club caused an upset by winning heat one and progressing straight through to the finals, leaving SABR, the local North East Boardriders club and the North West Boardriders (NWBR) to fight it out
for the two places left in the final. In the end, it was the SABR and NWBR surfers who found quality waves to build big scores and secure final berths. SABR was packed full of multiple state champions such as Lizzy Stokely, Rudy Davis and Toby Lawrence, making it challenging competition for the other state clubs. However, the terrific surf conditions on the day played into the hands of all surfers who found another level and excelled in the one to
two metre offshore left and right-hand waves. SABR surfer and current Open Men’s State Champion Rudy Davis was the standout performer and won the Oakley Performer Award for the second year. The Hyundai Australian Boardrider Battle event is part of the national series held each year to find Australia’s best club. The national final will be held in Newcastle in February, where SABR will line up against Australia’s best surfers.
The South Arm Boardriders team after their successful Hyundai Australian Boardrider Club Battle campaign.
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