Clarence Prize, Story Festival entries open

CLARENCE Arts and Events has two exciting opportunities currently open for makers, designers and creatives, with the annual Story Festival to be held in May and the biannual Clarence Prize to return this September.

The Story Festival is an intercultural exchange featuring stories, music, dance, food, and skillsharing workshops led by community members, while the Clarence Prize celebrates the best in innovative Australian furniture design and creation.

The Story Festival will offer a range of face-toface workshops designed to foster meaningful connection and open doors for dialogue in the Clarence community.

Presented by members of the municipality’s diverse and highly skilled community, the popular workshops have previously covered everything from Afghani Bolani cooking lessons to East-African weaving techniques and Thai dance.

If you or someone you know would like to share their knowledge, skills, and culture for the Story Festival, please apply as soon as possible via the Clarence Arts and Events website. Entries close on 26 March.

The prestigious Clarence Prize exhibition is known nationally for recognising furniture design that demonstrates quality of aesthetic, craftsmanship, ingenuity in function and purpose, material considerations and sustainability.

The prize is one of the richest of its kind in Australia, with a prize of $20,000 awarded to the winner as selected by the judging panel. The winning work is acquired into the permanent Clarence Art Collection.

Entries for the Clarence Prize are now open and close at midnight on 14 April.

Based Support (CBS)

COMMUNITY provides a range of support services for individuals living with disabilities and mental illnesses. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping you achieve your life goals while maintaining your independence.

One of our most popular services is the Short-Term Accommodation (STA) respite program, which takes place at a modern and comfortable property in Kingston.

This fully accessible property features all modern amenities, including multiple living areas and covered garden spaces for outdoor relaxation. It’s also situated near local amenities, including the beach with an accessible foreshore walk.

Our overnight respite service offers guests a “home away from home” experience tailored to their individual preferences. Our on-site team ensures that all guests’ needs are met including nutrition, meal planning and cooking, personal care like showering and dressing, and medication management. We also assist guests in planning social outings and activities.

CBS client Garry McLaughlin highly recommends the Kingston respite program. His sister Vicki says Garry still talks about the “holiday house” every time she calls him. Garry enjoyed his stay so much that he plans to use the service regularly in the coming year.

We also offer day respite social activity programs, which enable individuals to stay connected and active in their community. These programs feature a range of interactive activities including special events, wellness activities, guest speakers, arts and crafts, recreational activities and outings.

Bradley Marshall, a participant in our social activity groups, spends up to three days a week at our hubs. He has built confidence and enjoys the sense of community and inclusion.

“I’ve found social interaction has gotten easier,” Bradley said.

“Right from the word go down at the hub I’ve always felt included, I’ve always been part of whatever’s going on.

“I couldn’t imagine life without it.”

At CBS, we offer a dedicated Client Services team to support individuals during significant decision-making periods. Our aim is to make the journey to obtaining the right support for individuals with disabilities and older Tasmanians as simple and stress-free as possible.

If you need assistance in navigating the complexities of obtaining support or determining the appropriate level and type of service that best suits your needs, you can phone the CBS Client Services team on 1300 227 827. You can find additional information on our website, www.cbsaust.org.au

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