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Local theatre goers make show a sell-out LOCAL theatre goers are quickly snapping up tickets to a local production, with producers having increased the number of performances to see the play run into a third week.

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From left, Bleeding Tree cast members Jane Johnson and Kartanya Maynard, director Ben Winspear, and co-producer and awardwinning actress Marta Dusseldorp.

NEW SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM HOBART City Mission, with the support of the State Government, has purchased the Balmoral Motor Inn in Glenorchy to provide supported housing for people on the Housing Tasmania priority list.

The former inn will be transformed into supported accommodation, with 32 living units being provided to people experiencing homelessness, people with a disability and people who are coming out of hospital with no place to go.

The State Government has committed $2.1 million with Hobart City

Mission contributing a further $2.2 million for the property acquisition.

Hobart City Mission will fund the ongoing program costs, which includes 24/7 support staff.

Hobart City Mission chief executive officer John Stubley said the purchase would help ease the continued demand for public housing in southern Tasmania.

“There’s a lot of people at the moment who are struggling to find accommodation,” he said.

“The people who are sleeping rough, the ones who are doing it tough,

I’m afraid to say it, but they’re the ones that are not going to get a look in at an open house.

“This is an opportunity for people who are sleeping rough to have somewhere to live.”

Mr Stubley said meals would be provided on site as the rooms did not have kitchens.

“We will be working with people to build their skillset so they’re in a position to move – we see it as a natural transition for people to move onto more long-term accommodation,” he said.

“We will work with our

staff to identify those who aspire to move on to a more permanent suburban based accommodation option.

“We are also incredibly grateful to one of our amazing donors who have made a significant contribution to the purchase of this property, and to the community for their incredible support over the last six months which has made this possible.

“A generous bequest from the late Donald Taylor will contribute to the ongoing costs of the program.

“Hobart City Mission is

From left, Hobart City Mission chief executive officer John Stubley and Housing Minister Roger Jaensch outside the former Balmoral Motor Inn.

very focused on meeting unmet need in the community, and at the moment, housing is the unmet need, so we see this as an opportunity to

help meet that need.

“The launch of our successful 24/7 Safe Space program has provided an option for people experiencing primary homeless-

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ness, and this is the next piece in the puzzle.”

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NEW SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM FROM FRONT PAGE

accommodation would support those people who were coming out of shelters, but weren’t ready to support themselves in an individual living situation.

“There’s some gaps in the middle for people

who don’t need to be in a shelter anymore, but aren’t ready or able to support themselves independently in the housing market or in a social housing property by themselves – this is where supported accommodation facilities fit in,” he said.

“We’re delivering on our plans to provide more roofs over the heads of Tasmanians who need it, as well as homelessness services and these in-between services for people who need help with their housing, but not necessarily a stand-alone dwelling.”

From left, performers Kane Petersen and Jess McCrindle.

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A late night, grown-up performance of ‘Cirque de Vaudeville’ will be held later in the night and is bound to amaze and amuse.

“I recommend getting in quick with tickets, MAC now has limited seating, and you won’t want to miss out on these incredible shows,” MAC cultural program officer Nelle Degrassi said.

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Metro chief executive officer Katie Cooper, left, and chairman Tim Gardner in the new Metro Shop at the Springfield depot.

METRO SHOP OPENS IN TRADITIONAL HOME

METRO Tasmania has officially opened a new Metro Shop at its Springfield depot.

Metro Tasmania chief executive officer Katie Cooper said it had been almost 10 years since Metro had operated a similar shop front for customers at its depot home.

“Given the growing importance of the transport corridor through the northern suburbs of Hobart, it’s the right time for our customers and business to return a Metro Shop to this area,” she said.

Ms Cooper said the new shop would add to Metro’s increasing network of 23 Greencard agents across the state, supporting the 85 per cent of Metro passengers using a Greencard for their travel.

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Metro chair Tim Gardner said facilities like the new Metro Shop enabled the company to deliver a better customer experience.

“Alongside our upgraded Tasmanianbuilt bus fleet, the new Metro Shop is the latest example of how Metro is modernising to better connect communities,” he said Minister for Infrastructure Michael Ferguson, who officially opened the shop, said it would make it even easier for customers to obtain a Greencard, make enquiries and provide feedback.

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In a normal nonCOVID year, the Metro Shop in Hobart has about 500 visitors a day, or 10,000 visits a month.

In the back-to-school months of January and February, this number increases to 750 a day, or 15,000 a month.

It also issues 300 Greencards a week on average, and that number doubles in January and February.

Mr Ferguson said the new Metro Shop at the depot would also be home to Metro’s call centre, which answered

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“This number increases to more than 220 calls when changes to services are being introduced,” he said.

“The Springfield depot Metro Shop is a significant development for Metro and its customers, given the importance of the transport corridor through the northern suburbs of Hobart and the convenience it will provide.

“This is a fantastic outcome for the community to have this service again after the Metro Shop was closed in 2011.”

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Why choose Anglicare as your home care package provider?

ANGLICARE’S care consultants know that their knowledge and friendly advice has helped many clients navigate a complex aged care system.

Once you have been assessed for a home care package, there are lots of things that you need to consider before you decide on the right provider for you.

“There are many people who are missing out on much needed support because they find ‘My Aged Care’ too

complex to navigate or they think that they are unable to afford services,” Anglicare operations manager Sharon Scarlett said.

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Book binge at Claremont

Christine Bradford was first to arrive when the Claremont Community Library in July. Photo credit: Kirilly Crawford.

THE Claremont Community Library has invited seasoned readers and those just starting out on their literary adventure to pick up a book and visit the library.

The library is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11am to 1pm and has a wide variety of book genres ranging from mythical, historical and thrilling.

In July, the Claremont Community Library reopened after closing because of COVID-19.

Volunteer Christine Bradford was the first person to arrive as soon as it reopened to stock up on books.

“I was waiting and looking forward to that day,” Ms Bradford said.

Since July, the library has seen a resurgence

in membership and borrowings, with people keen to get their fiction fix and volunteers ready and willing to help.

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Helping female prisoners transition back into the community A NEW 12-month pilot program is helping prisoners reintegrate into the community upon their release.

The Welcome Back(Pack) program is a joint venture between the Tasmanian Government, the Tasmanian Leaders Program and Dress for Success that will provide women leaving prison

with a support pack to assist them as they return to their communities.

“The Welcome Back(pack) program is aimed at equipping prisoners leaving the Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison with a backpack, set of clothing, toiletries and information card detailing ways to access local support services.,” Minister for

Corrections and local Member for Clark Elise Archer said.

“This initiative is being led by participants from the 2019 Tasmanian Leaders Program and has my full support as Minister.

“The project will complement the services already provided to women as they are released from prison and

I applaud the Tasmanian Leaders Program team for driving this initiative and teaming up with Dress for Success.”

Ms Archer said she was pleased to launch the initiative with the support of Dress for Success chief executive officer Amanda French, Welcome Back(Pack) project director Emily Chase, and Mary

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Hutchinson Women’s Prison correctional supervisor Fleur Brown.

“Approximately 200 women are released from the Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison each year and the Tasmanian Prison Service has been working with the project team to help implement the pilot program, with backpacks already being provided to women as they leave the prison,” she said.

“This number of people is ideal for a pilot program to gauge its success and assess expansion opportunities.”

Dress for Success is an organisation that empowers women

to obtain economic independence by providing them with work appropriate attire, job support mentoring, access to career development workshops and a supportive network to enable them to move forward and achieve self-sufficiency through gainful employment.

“Supporting the Welcome Back(Pack) project was a no brainer for Dress for Success,” Ms French said.

“Our aim is to empower women to achieve economic independence through meaningful employment, and giving women a helping hand on their

transition back to the community is a definite step in that direction.

“We hope that by interacting with the women exiting the prison system that they will come to us when they start looking to re-engage in the workforce, and we will be there to support them.

“The feedback we’ve received so far has been so positive and has indicated that we are making a difference to the lives of these women.

“Hopefully this introduction will help them get back into the workforce and make a meaningful contribution to their communities.”

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Welcome Back(Pack) project director Emily Chase, Minister for Corrections and local Member for Clark Elise Archer, Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison correctional supervisor Fleur Brown, and Dress for Success chief executive officer Amanda French.

Desperate local theatre goers make show a sell-out FROM FRONT PAGE

Producers Archipelago Productions and Blue Cow Theatre were pleased to extend the season of ‘The Bleeding Tree’, describing it as a “powerful, visceral and deeply exhilarating” theatre “unhesitatingly recommended” and saw it as a sign local audiences were coming out of hibernation, desperate to experience quality art.

Award-winning actress and coproducer Marta Dusseldorp said she expected the additional performances to be sold out quickly based on the sales of the first six shows.

“We have done very little marketing for this play, as tickets have sold strongly from day one and we are close to selling out in just two weeks,” she said.

“It fills us with

such joy that we are able to contribute to the re-emergence of some cultural exchange, some live entertainment for our community here in Tasmania.

“Our creative team and fabulous cast are as wonderful as I have worked with anywhere in Australia and with boarders opening, we are encouraging people from interstate to come along.”

Glenorchy local Kartanya Maynard is playing the role of Ada and said she was really enjoying the experience as the youngest cast member.

“The cast and crew are incredible,” she said.

“I was so nervous when I first went into rehearsals, but everyone has been so welcoming and respectful – I feel like an equal among such amazing talent.

“Rehearsals are going

really well, but I’m exhausted every day because I’m learning so much and I’m so immersed in the work.

“It’s quite intense, I’m really excited to talk to people after each performance to see what they think of the play.”

This will be the first of the Theatre Royal’s postponed 2020 season shows to be performed after being closed for six months due to COVID-19 and audiences are voting with their feet.

The Bleeding Tree, directed by Ben Winspear and produced by Ms Dussledorp and Mr Winspear’s Tasmanian-based company Archipelago Productions in association with Blue Cow Theatre, will be playing on the Main Stage at the Theatre Royal from Thursday 12 November for nine performances.

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From left, nine-year-old St Mary’s College students Jayne Robinson, Nina Jessup, Ava Buhse, Anabel Hutchinson and Abbie Fidanza writing to their pen pals.

CONNECTING GENERATIONS MORE than 100 students from year three to year six at St Mary’s College have been connecting with the college’s past by writing letters to alumni.

The Connecting Generations initiative, which was inspired by the social distancing and isolation experience during 2020, encourages the timeless joy of letter writing, which has provided a way for students to learn about others in the college community.

Letters are exchanged on a regular basis, providing the opportunity to share stories and memories, and learn more about each other’s lives, while building new friendships across the generations.

Forty-five alumni have registered for the program, spanning a variety of decades, from the class of 1951, through to 2019.

Due to an

overwhelming response from the girls, aged eight to 12 years old, each alumni receives two to three letters, before replying to the group.

Year three participant Nina Jessup said she really enjoyed the program.

“I like writing letters because I like getting in touch with people and communicating with them,” she said.

“I like to know a bit about their life.”

Many students are experiencing pen pal letter writing for the first time through the program and have enjoyed checking the makeshift letterboxes in their classroom’s communal areas.

“It’s so nice to receive letters as I don’t get letters in the mail very often,” Jayne Robinson said.

Year three student Ava Buhse said this was her first pen pal.

“It is nice to write to other people and it’s fun to go to the letterbox,” she said.

Students and alumni alike have enjoyed connecting with each other, asking questions about what St Mary’s was like in their era, learning about each other’s family, pets, interests and pastimes.

“It’s great to have someone to write to, especially as we are working on our handwriting in class,” year three participant Abbie Fidanza said.

“I have learnt lots about my pen pal and their life.”

With the opportunity for alumni to join (or rejoin) the program each year, and a growing number of interested students, the popularity of Connecting Generations is expected to continue throughout the students’ junior school years.

YEAR 3 TOUR MORNING MONDAY 23 NOVEMBER

Families interested in applying to St Mary’s College for Year 3 in 2021 are warmly welcome to a Tour Morning on Monday 23 November. Bookings are required to register for a 9.30am or 11.30am tour.

Meet staff and students, explore the puropose-built facilities, and learn more about how St Mary’s College builds confidence, independence and nurtures students to continually grow their love of learning.

Book your place at www.smc.tas.edu/tour-morning or contact Enrolment Officer, Fiona Medwin at enrol@smc.tas.edu or (03) 6108 2560.

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From COVID-craft to creative movement OVER the last several months, a quiet creative addiction has been growing in the Glenorchy community, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.

People from all walks of life answered the call to their sewing machines and produced eye-popping creations for Boomerang Bags Glenorchy’s 150 Bag Challenge.

In August, the challenge was completed, but the creative community has continued to support

initiatives in Glenorchy, bringing kindness to many in the form of a funky handmade bag.

Boomerang Bags are created from washed second-hand fabric by anyone who has access to a sewing machine.

They’re a win-win-win – recipients get a unique and useful item that’s been lovingly handmade, makers use scrap material and brush up their creative skills, and the environment enjoys the diversion of plastic and waste fabric going to landfill.

The bags have been utilised in many community initiatives, providing a little thoughtfulness and kindness.

Young people who returned to studying earlier this year received a Youth Kindness Kit with tailored resources to support their transition.

New mums were also given care packs through the Chigwell Child and Family Centre.

The Salvos created new home kits for families and individuals who were in need of essentials.

All of these have been presented in Glenorchy made Boomerang Bags.

People can buy their own Glenorchy Boomerang Bag from the Troublesmiths retail store in Hobart, with the proceeds supporting the work the social enterprise does in empowering and upskilling local young people.

Star bag creator Sherryl Guy has sewn more than 30 bags, with donations coming from as far as Mount Arthur and Bruny Island.

The movement is also currently sewing cloth masks to be sent to Victoria for those living under COVID-19 restrictions.

To get involved, visit the Boomerang Bags Glenorchy Facebook page or visit Glenorchy Council chambers at 374 Main Road, Glenorchy to grab a sewing pattern or drop off a new creation.

Clean cotton fabric can be donated at the Goodwood Community Centre at 20 Acton Crescent in Goodwood.

From left, Chigwell Child and Family Centre’s M’Lynda Stubbs and Kylie Murphy. Troublesmiths’ Kari Xepapas and Jackson Davenport. Salvos’ Sallie Try and Shelley Hyland. Photo credit: Laurel Cuff

LEARNING TO DRIVE BUCAAN Community House in Chigwell has recently became the latest community organisation to join a network of Learner Driver Mentor Program providers.

Last year, the Learner Driver Mentor Program engaged 200 volunteer mentors who helped 320 learner drivers gain 16,500 hours on roads across the state.

The program is essential for many Tasmanians wanting to gain their provisional license and relies on the hard work of many volunteers across the state.

Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad said the launch of the program in Chigwell, called Ucaan Drive, would be a welcome addition for the community.

“There are lots of people in the local community who need to get their license, but for many reasons can’t do so privately because they

may not have access to a car or funds to pay for lessons,” she said.

“Having Bucaan join the other 15 community organisations around the state to provide learner driver mentoring will be very welcomed in the community.”

The program will likely assist many learner drivers obtain their provisional license long into the future.

Other learner driver programs in the northern suburbs include the Green Light Learner Driver program at Goodwood Community House and Top Gear at the Tasmanian Migrant Resource Centre (KGV Glenorchy).

To get involved in the Learner Driver Program at Bucaan Community House, phone 6249 5363 or email coordinator@ chigwellcommunity.org. au.

The house is also open Monday to Friday if people want to drop in and book a time.

From left, Garry O’Byrne of the Learner Driver Mentor Program and Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad at the launch of Bucaan Community House’s Ucaan Drive program.

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From left, Glenorchy Access Advisory Committee members David Smith, Simon Modrijan, Chris Tunks, Joe Chivers, Elmer Leon and Patrick Eadington.

WALK IN MY SHOES, RIDE IN MY WHEELS LOCALS can celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities by joining in the festivities and hearing the stories and experiences of local people with all abilities in Glenorchy on Thursday 3 December.

Members of the Glenorchy Access Advisory Committee, with the support of local service providers and Glenorchy City Council, will be hosting a range of activities including a conversation café, adaptive sports, disa-

bility awareness activities, barbecue and coffee van.

The event, ‘Walk in my shoes, ride in my wheels’, will be part of a series of initiatives across southern Tasmania that will be happening simultaneously to mark the day.

Key messages celebrating people with disabilities will pop up around Glenorchy City, including the Salvation Army Division display billboard on the Brooker Highway.

The messages will highlight how people can

make the community a more inclusive place to live and consider the unique perspectives that people with different abilities view the world.

Glenorchy Access Advisory Committee member Darren Frost, who is helping plan the event, said days like this were important to show the positive contributions people with disabilities make to the community.

“International Day of People with Disabilities is the opportunity to

shine a positive light on what people with lived experience of disability can do – it gives everyone the opportunity to think about disability in a good light,” he said.

Everyone is invited to join the celebrations outside Glenorchy City Council on Thursday 3 December between 11am and 2pm.

For more information about the event, phone the council’s access and inclusion officer on 6216 6800.

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EARLY LEARNING UPGRADE A $1.1 MILLION upgrade will have huge benefits to staff and students at Bowen Road Primary School in Moonah.

A new early learning space is currently under construction at the school to be ready for kindergarten and launch into learning at the beginning of the 2021 school year.

Advanced skills teacher Kim Zeitzen said the building would include kindergarten spaces, a playgroup space, reception area, kitchen, toilet facilities and a brand-new playground.

“The school was opened in 1929 and the kindergarten building hasn’t changed much – this will be the first time we’ve had a whole new building,” she said.

“It will provide resources and facilities to staff and students that we didn’t have before.

“It will mean having bigger spaces for students, access to technology, and IT equipment.

“We’re really grateful to the Education Department for its financial support and input.”

Ms Zeitzen said the school had a strong multicultural focus and the new building would make families and students feel more welcome.

“It will be like a brandnew welcoming space for families and enhance our inclusiveness, which was already throughout the school anyway,” she said.

“For next year we’ve already had almost 40 kindergarten enrolments and this space will help facilitate those numbers.

“It’s important we’re able to provide our families in the area with a space they can come to, particularly with early learning.”

From left, Maggie Fleming and Yeamira Haque are exited for the new early learning space at Bowen Road Primary School.

Café reopens for those in need

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From left, Golden Wattle Café volunteer Liz Stott and founder Agnes Frith.

A CAFÉ that provides people with dementia and their caregivers a safe and comfortable space has reopened at the City of Glenorchy Golden Years Club on Thursday mornings.

The Golden Wattle Café was established on 16 January 2020 by Agnes Frith and some dedicated volunteers,

and is the first of its kind in southern Tasmania.

It stopped in March due to COVID-19 restrictions, but has reopened with a COVID-19 plan in place.

“It’s a comfortable, safe environment where people can come without feeling stigmatised because there’s a lot of stigma around dementia,”

Ms Frith said.

“Some people in the community live on their own and they don’t have anyone to talk with or go out to socialise with, so this is getting them out to socialise and making them feel comfortable.”

The food on offer includes donations from Banjos Café, such as party pies, sausage rolls,

lamingtons, cakes and biscuits, and it costs $5 for morning tea.

The café also has music sessions where people can join in to sing along, as well as art and craft.

For more information or to reserve a spot on Thursday mornings from 10:30am to 12:30pm, visit https://www. goldenwattlecafe.com/.

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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR LOCAL VETERANS

Carers celebrated AS part of National Carers Week, a number of performances of the play ‘Who Cares?’, written and performed

by Helen Swain, were held, including at the Moonah Arts Centre.

National Carers Week, which was held from 11 to 17 October, is the time where the contribution of the country’s 2.7 million carers, and Tasmania’s 85,000 plus unpaid

family and friend carers is celebrated.

Carers Tasmania chief executive officer David Brennan said a carer was someone who provided unpaid care to another person with disability, chronic, terminal or mental illness, who was frail aged or had an alcohol or other drug issue.

“Nationally, 2.2 billion hours of unpaid care is provided every year

and often it’s family and friends,” he said.

“Without carers, families fall over, communities fall over and so does the economy.”

Mr Brennan said the role of carer was a challenging one, but was important for the community.

“There’s a whole lot of challenging factors, not just the condition of the person you care for, but also where you’re

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“Tassie is a very regionalised state with some locations that are isolated and have limited access to services and supports that people need.”

Carers were invited to watch the performance of Who Cares?, which was about a woman reflecting on her time caring for her mother.

“I wrote it to honour the role carers do because it is so hidden,” performer and carer Helen Swain said.

“It’s an amalgamation of a lot of different people’s stories.”

Eileen Page has been a carer for her husband since he had a stroke in October 2019.

“He was out in the garden one day and he had a massive stroke, so he was admitted into hospital for three months,” Ms Page said.

“He was paralysed down his right side and his cognitive abilities have been affected along with his eyesight and hearing.

“It’s mentally, physically and emotionally extremely stressful.

“I’m the one person in the household that makes all the decisions for everything.”

the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program to provide more support to those transitioning veterans who may be interested in starting their own business.” $113.2 million is also being provided for two $250 economic support payments to more than 225,000 veterans and their families.

The payments are part of the ongoing response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

“In Glenorchy we have a large veteran and ex-service community which I have no doubt will appreciate these measures and recognise the Government’s commitment to putting veterans and their families first,” Senator Abetz said.

The Budget also provides: $2.4 million to provide care coordination for veterans with accepted mental health conditions – the Coordinated Veterans’ Care Program is a team-based approach to health care which involves GPled coordination of a veteran’s treatment. $5 million to

expand the Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling Peer Support program in Nowra and Maryborough, as well as expanding digital mental health support in rural and regional areas. $25.9 million in response to the Independent Review of the Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Payment, providing more support to severely impaired veterans that are renting as well as streamlining administration arrangements.

“This year has been a difficult one and I want to assure veterans and their families that they are at the forefront of the Government’s thinking, and urge anyone who is struggling to reach out,” Senator Abetz said.

“Help is available and you don’t have to go it alone.”

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TASMANIAN Liberal Senator Eric Abetz has welcomed the Federal Government’s mental health and employment support for 736 veterans and their families in Glenorchy.

Senator Abetz said they would benefit through the Government’s 2020–21 Budget measures that included more than $100 million to bolster mental health support, as well as assistance to help veterans find a job after service.

“The budget responds to a number of issues members of the veteran and ex-service community have raised with me,” Senator Abetz said.

“We are providing a $94.3 million increase to mental health and community nursing providers, and training psychiatrists in veteran and military mental health.

“To support our veterans to have the best possible transition from the Australian Defence Force and find a job after service, we are investing $23.7 million in a Joint Transition Authority and expanding

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FAMILIES STEP ONLINE TO SUPPORT KIDS WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

From left, Brooke, Haddie and Andrew Filisetti.

Four month old Haddie Filisetti.

GLENORCHY families joined the rest of the country in the annual HeartKids Two Feet & A Heartbeat Charity Walk on Sunday 18 October to help raise funds for kids affected by congenital heart disease.

Two Feet & A Heartbeat took place virtually in Tasmania, allowing participants to walk in their local neighbourhood to support Australian kids and families affected by the life-long condition.

The event also paid tribute to those who had lost their lives to congenital heart disease, affectionately known as ‘Heart Angels’.

The Filisetti family from Glenorchy were one family that showed their support during the walk, with Haddie

Filisetti, aged four months, suffering from the condition.

During mother Brooke Filisetti’s 12 week scan, she received the news that their little bundle of joy had a form of congenital heart disease.

The diagnosis was confirmed when Haddie was five weeks old.

“Haddie has had two surgeries in her short four months of life, going through these surgeries produced an absolute whirlwind of emotions, and the additional hardship of COVID has been really tough,” Ms Filisetti said.

“HeartKids have become our second family, it’s so reassuring to have a likeminded community that understands what we are

going through, especially during the really tough times.

“We were delighted to be ambassadors for Hobart.”

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, HeartKids embraced virtual technology to allow everyone from anywhere to participate, with there being an exciting program of events that was available online.

This included a live cross to a Welcome to Country and memorial service, and a series of online activities and a music playlist to get everyone moving.

Two Feet & A Heartbeat featured two fitness levels for people to walk – four kilometres in honour of the four lives lost each week to

congenital or acquired heart disease, or eight kilometres in recognition of the eight babies who are born with the disease each day.

“Raising funds for HeartKids provides families with greater access to support services and programs that help families feel less isolated, navigate their new normal and build resilience, so they are less reliant on the medical system,” HeartKids’ Holly Williams said.

“Many families face financial strain at no fault of their own and COVID-19 has made it especially hard.

“HeartKids is here to make a difference, giving families a helping hand for the wellbeing of their child and the wider household.”

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COMMUNITY

Christmas

ABC’S GIVING TREE APPEAL GOES VIRTUAL TASMANIA’S largest Christmas charity, the ABC Giving Tree Appeal, will launch on 3 November and run through to 15 December with a focus on online giving.

Following what has been an incredibly tough year for many in the community, the appeal will help raise donations for Tasmanians most in need over the holiday season.

Tasmanians will be able to visit the ABC Giving Tree Appeal website to make a cash donation of their choice, which will be distributed across the appeal’s charity partners – Hobart City Mission, Mission Australia, Uniting Tasmania, Anglicare, Colony47, St Vincent de Paul Society, The Salvation Army, Launceston Benevolent Society and Launceston City Mission.

While the ABC has asked the public to donate physical gifts in the past, this year the appeal requests donations to be made online to keep everyone safe and

to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions in place for public and workplace buildings.

ABC Hobart local manager Samantha Stayner said the Giving Tree Appeal will continue to help those in need and that it was even more important to support the community this holiday season.

“We know how much this appeal and its traditions mean to Tasmania and we wanted to make sure this could continue, following what has been a difficult year,” she said.

“While many have left gifts in the past, an online donation will be just as meaningful for a person or family struggling to make ends meet, and help them to put gifts under their tree and food on the table.

“It’s wonderful to have the full support of our charity partners and to know that the impact of the Giving Tree Appeal will remain as significant as ever.”

Charities will use the funds raised to purchase

toys, gifts and food hampers for Tasmanian individuals and families requiring financial support over the holiday season.

Cash donations will also allow charities to tailor what they purchase for each of their clients, including providing gift cards for parents to pick out something special for their children.

The ABC’s Giving Tree Appeal is the biggest Christmas charity in the state.

For more than 30 years, it has supported local charities to help disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the Tasmanian community enjoy the holiday season, a time that can be difficult for many.

The 2020 ABC Giving Tree Appeal will officially launch on ABC Radio Hobart’s statewide ‘Mornings with Leon Compton’ program on Tuesday 3 November.

For more information on the ABC Giving Tree Appeal, visit abc.net.au/ givingtree.

Online toy drive for families in need HOBART City Mission’s annual toy drive has gone virtual this year in order to keep clients, volunteers, staff and donors safe in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual Christmas Toy Drive provides gifts to children in need and families who are struggling to make ends meet at this often stressful time of year.

This year, Hobart City Mission has partnered with online giving platform Simply Giving, allowing donors to select and donate toys online Hobart City Mission chief executive officer John Stubley said the Simply Giving platform allowed donors to feel the joy of selecting a specific gift while maintaining safe physical distancing.

“The Simply Giving platform is great – it’s just like online shopping,” he said.

“There are lots of toys to choose from for all different ages and at

difference price points.”

Mr Stubley said there were a lot of benefits to donating online.

“It removes a lot of the logistical work that usually surrounds the Christmas Assistance Program, which saves us time and resources,” he said.

“It also means that we can be sure all the toys delivered are appropriate for our clients.

“We are very grateful to our generous donors who make Christmas a special time for people and children in need.

“This is particularly important this year when there has been so much uncertainty and difficulty for so many Tasmanian families.

“A very big thank you to all of the local businesses who have also joined the Christmas Toy Drive this year, who are either collecting toys for us, or hosting their own online toy drive on our behalf.”

The online giving platforms is open

until 4 December and people can donate at hobartcitymission.org.au/ donate-a-toy.

While online donations are the preferred method this year, if people would still like to donate in person, they can drop donations off at Hobart City Mission’s office at 50 Barrack Street in Hobart.

People struggling to make ends meet this Christmas can apply for Hobart City Mission’s Christmas Assistance Program by visiting www.

hobartcitymission.org. au/cap/ and filling in an online application form, or by visiting Hobart City Mission offices at 50 Barrack Street, or 11 Main Road in Moonah.

Due to limited funding, there are only a certain number of spots in the program.

While submitting an application does not guarantee you a spot, it’s important to get your application in early for the best chance to access the program.

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Community News

Find out more about TasTAFE’s 2021 courses at Info Week TASMANIANS interested in studying at TasTAFE in 2021 can chat to teachers and find out more about courses on offer across more than 20 different industry areas at TasTAFE’s Info Week from 2 to 6 November.

TasTAFE is offering more than 120 online and face to face information sessions during the week across a range of industries from business to health and community services, hospitality, ICT, horticulture and construction.

Construction apprentice Tim Paynter (pictured) is one of many Tasmanians who have started on a whole new career path through TasTAFE training.

After 10 years of working in various jobs, Mr Paynter decided it was time to follow his dream of becoming a builder.

Now a fourth year Carpentry apprentice with Stephen Little Constructions, Mr Paynter said TasTAFE’s Certificate II in Construction played a big part in helping him gain an apprenticeship.

“When I considered my apprenticeship, my age (27 at the time) was a little bit of a worry for me,” he said.

“So I came to TasTAFE and applied for Certificate II in Construction which really helped me massively to find an apprenticeship.”

The qualification provides core skills to help people gain an

apprenticeship.

It covers use of construction tools, equipment and power tools, as well as how to work safely at heights, and erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding.

Participants also learn how to plan and organise work and carry out a range of measurements and calculations, as well as read and interpret plans and specifications.

Mr Paynter is now close to becoming a qualified carpenter and said he had found TasTAFE’s training, combined with learning on the job, very beneficial.

“I’ve gained skills that will open up my opportunities in life in the

trade that I have chosen,” he said.

TasTAFE offers more than 200 nationally accredited and industryendorsed qualifications ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level, as well as short courses and skill sets.

Certificate II courses are offered across various areas to help provide Tasmanians with the skills they need to gain an apprenticeship.

If you’re looking for a job, want to upskill or change careers, TasTAFE’s courses can help you achieve your career goals.

For more information about Info Week or to register for an information session visit, https://www.tastafe.tas. edu.au/infoweek

Buy from Tasmania designer Sarah Crawford, left, with Plug a Business Tasmania admin Janelle Larkin. Photo credit: Sally Medwin.

FACEBOOK GROUP GETS A PLUG FACEBOOK Group Plug a Business Tasmania, which is administered by Hobart resident Janelle Larkin, has been awarded a $10,000 grant through Facebook Australia’s Groups Fund.

Plug a Business Tasmania was established to promote local businesses and support them by providing a space for business owners to seek advice from others, and also acts as a mentoring service to those who need it the most.

Ms Larkin said the group would use the $10,000 to fund additional services on its Buy from Tasmania website.

“Receiving this grant means amazing things are in store for our ‘Plug a Business Tasmania’ community,” she said.

“We will grow the Buy from Tasmania website to

incorporate a comprehensive services register, develop business mentoring programs to further boost the growth of our small businesses, and continue to film promotional videos for some of our hidden gems.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks from our community to the Facebook Australia Groups Fund for assisting us to grow through our Coronacoaster journey.”

Facebook established the Fund to support the wellbeing of communities affected by drought, bushfires and COVID-19.

The $500,000 Fund applications, which concluded in August, provided grants up to the value of $10,000 to help local groups facilitate grassroots initiatives that contributed directly to the relief and

recovery of their local community.

“In unfortunate times of natural disasters, we saw Australian communities using Facebook Groups to come together and find connection and belonging, and get through when times were tough,” Facebook ANZ policy programs manager Alisha Elliott said.

“We wanted to support the ideas and creativity arising from these groups, and fund grassroots projects and movements to help the recovery of local communities.

“We know that people are adjusting to a new normal, and we hope that by strengthening online communities to foster real world initiatives we can contribute to greater resilience and capacity to thrive.”

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BUSHFIRE AWARENESS

TasWater preparing for a fire safe summer

From left, AJ Water and Leak Detection skilled operator Toby Wright and TasWater Capital Delivery Officer project supervisor Robert Bush conducted the fire hydrant maintenance and testing program in the state’s north and north east.

TasWater preparing for a fire safe summer AS Summer approaches, TasWater, along with other Tasmanian utilities, local councils and businesses, is working to assist in protecting the community from fire.

Every year, TasWater prepares for the season by assessing vegetation and other fire risks around water treatment plants, sewage plants, reservoirs and other infrastructure.

“We need to make sure our treatment plants can keep operating during a fire emergency as the ongoing provision of drinking water is a key role for TasWater,” department manager of service optimisation Sonia Green said.

“If a fire breaks out and your property is not in any danger, TasWater requests customers reduce water use to

maintain pressure to areas where residents and firefighters may need it most.

“This includes the use of sprinkler systems.

“This is essential in allowing fire vehicles and associated equipment to refill quickly, reducing the turnaround time to get back to the fireground.”

TasWater works closely with the Tasmania Fire Service to identify and maintain appropriately located hydrants in the major cities and regional areas across the state.

As part of this, the TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) successfully rolled out a pilot fire hydrant inspection, maintenance and testing program earlier this year in the state’s north and north east.

The fire hydrant maintenance program

will help firefighters and others have access to the water when it is needed most through improved reliability of equipment.

Ms Green said the community also needed to play their part.

“We are urging Tasmanians to make sure any fire hydrants on their property are kept clear so they can be easily assessible in case of an emergency,” she said.

“If we all make an effort to use our water wisely, we can better manage the demand and ensure there is enough to meet our everyday needs as well as support our firefighters this summer.”

In addition, TasWater is also encouraging other Tasmanian utilities where possible to dig deep and donate to Rural Business Tasmania’ Rural Relief Fund.

The money goes towards supporting

Tasmanian families who need drought, flood or bushfire relief.

For more information on the Rural Relief Fund, visit https://

ruralbusinesstasmania. org.au/.

For tips on how to use

water wisely, visit water wise tips at https://www. taswater.com.au/.

During Total Fire Bans, if you use more water than you need, it may not be there when we need it most.

Water is a precious resource that can run out even here in Tasmania. That’s why on days of Total Fire Ban, TasWater asks that anyone connected to our water supply avoids all non-essential water use. You can help by: • Turning off all sprinklers, including automatic systems; • Restricting hose use to essential purposes, such as firefighting;

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BUSHFIRE AWARENESS Do you know what to do when a bushfire threatens your area?

AS the Tasmanian fire season approaches, it’s important to have a plan and know your options.

Community Protection Planning is an innovative, national award-winning initiative which assists in identifying safety options during a bushfire threat.

The Tasmania Fire Service works closely with communities, local government, service providers, and other government agencies to create a plan and implement risk management strategies.

Each plan is tailored to the individual community to best suit its needs.

Tasmania Fire Service’s bushfire risk mitigation manager Chris Collins said it was important for

people to be prepared, regardless of whether they choose to stay at their property or leave it.

“Understanding risks and taking steps to mitigate them is important for all members of the community, but especially those living in bushfire prone areas,” he said.

“We want to make sure that people are informed, prepared and ready for when a bushfire strikes.”

Each plan provides advice on how to: • Prepare – getting your home bushfire ready, making a bushfire survival plan and making sure your insurance policy is up to date; • Act – where to

receive updates on weather and Fire Danger Ratings and how to put your bushfire survival plan into action when the threat is imminent; • Survive – making sure everyone is safe, whether you choose to stay or leave your home.

There are currently 126 plans in place across the state, with nine new plans being developed this year for release prior to the fire season in North Bruny Island, Buckland, Koonya, Bothwell, Branxholm, Queenstown, Miena, Bridport and Somerset.

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Community News

Community Calendar With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, community groups and organisations have begun reopening and recommencing events and classes. If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact editorial@glenorchygazette.com.au.

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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.

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CLAREMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Claremont Community Library reopened its doors in July after being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. To raise funds, enabling new books to be purchased, the volunteers welcome new and old friends to another of their popular fiction/ non-fiction book sales on Saturday 28 November 2020 at the Claremont Memorial Hall on the corner of Main Road and Bilton Street, Claremont, between 9am and 3pm – if possible bring own bags. Normal COVID restrictions will apply.

For more information, phone 0481 047 591 or 0418 339 871.

COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF CLAREMONT INC This social club welcomes active retirees seeking friendship, fellowship and fun. It meets on the first Monday of each month at Claremont RSL from 10am until approximately noon. The session comprises a short business meeting, followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Activities are at the suggestion of members. A lunch outing is organised on the second Sunday of each month.

Annual subscription is now $20, meeting day $3.

Contact secreatory on 6275 0219.

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DANCING Line Dancing at Chigwell Barn, 10 Bucaan St, Chigwell. Thursdays: Basic Beginners Thursdays 10am-11am ($3) and Beginners Plus 11:30am12:30pm ($4). Fridays: Basic Beginners 1pm2pm ($3) and Improvers 2pm-2:30pm ($2).

Our emphasis is on having fun. Drop ins okay.

Inquiries: Laura 0448 007 751.

DANCING FOR ALL AGES Dancing for all ages at Granton Memorial Hall every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

New vogue and old-time dancing. Starting time is 8pm to 11pm. Cost is $8. Please bring a plate. For more information, phone Marie on 0438 282 638.

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GLENORCHY PROBUS CLUB COMBINED Meets at the Glenorchy Football Club on the first Tuesday of the month. Meeting starts at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Lunch follows at a local venue.

Other outings/functions are monthly.

We welcome all enquiries at 0419 326 707.

GLENORCHY RODMAN BOWLS CLUB Barefoot bowls every Wednesday night from 5pm starting from 21 October. $5 a head which includes a sausage sizzle and cheap drinks.

Bring your mates or come solo. Teams of four can be made up on the night. It’s a great night out where you get make new friends and whoop it up a bit. Many great players over the years started out simply by coming along and playing this great game of ours.

For more information, phone the club on 6273 2293.

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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

Claremont College hits the national stage online WITH Musical Theatre students at Claremont College unable to present their scheduled musical this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, they had to show resilience and commitment to their education to come up with a creative approach to their studies.

Learning much of the choreography online and even having vocal lessons via the same platform, the students performed a polished and highly energised musical showcase which was streamed online.

Teachers Greg Souter and Angela Barnard, along with vocal coach Brett Budgeon, ensured the students continued to have a quality musical experience while learning

at home.

Choreography was taught in real time from the college’s dance studio and the students practiced in their lounge rooms.

Vocal lessons were interactive and included masterclasses on performance techniques.

When the students returned to learning on campus, they worked diligently to bring together a performance they could share with friends and family in a virtual space.

From this, they were inspired to participate on the national stage.

The highly acclaimed Sydney Eisteddfod went online this year with a ‘Crowd Favourites’ competition.

The Claremont

College students put together a song which was recorded by one of their Music Technology students and they created a video to accompany it.

More than 500 entries were received nationally and internationally, and the Claremont College entry made it to the quarter finals and placed in the top 33.

Students are now looking forward to the 2021 musical, which was announced as the smash hit ‘The Addams Family’.

It will be presented in June and bring together students from the college’s diverse and rich performing arts program.

Students wishing to be part of the cast or band can enrol in the Musical Theatre course at Claremont College.

HOBART VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY Are you interested in collecting and working on vintage machinery and memorabilia? The Hobart Vintage Machinery Society meets every Wednesday between 9am and 2pm at the red building behind the Main Grandstand of the Hobart Showgrounds. For more information, contact Phil on 0400 428 326.

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LIONS CLUB OF GLENORCHY The Glenorchy Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at One Care, Barossa Park at 6.45pm. New members and visitors welcome. For more information, phone Jenny on 0417 311 779.

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MASTERS ATHLETICS Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic Centre for the over 30’s from October to March.

Programs are at www.tasmastersathletics.org. au or for more information, please contact the secretary on email on: tasmasterssec@gmail.com or phone: 0402 314 079.

MOONAH LADIES PROBUS CLUB Meets first Monday of the month at Rodman Bowls Club rooms, Glenorchy. Meeting starts 10am followed by morning tea and guest speaker.

Finishes 12noon. Monthly bus trips and dining out days. Annual subscription $30. Meetings $5.

Ph. 6247 7572.

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NEW TOWN CROQUET CLUB Come and try croquet at 3 St John’s Avenue, New Town. Entrance from Creek Road, behind the basketball courts. Please contact New Town Croquet Club secretary Lizzie Bassett on 0409 799 462 for more information. All very welcome. Flat shoes needed, equipment provided.

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TAI CHI Tai Chi classes have resumed each Monday night (except public holidays) at the Golden Years Club, 314 Main Road Glenorchy. 6:00pm until 7:30pm, $7 concession, $10 employed. For enquiries, phone Bill Pearson on 0409 972 668.

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The Department of State Growth is seeking New Bridgewater Bridge - proposals from prequalified contractors for the design and construction of the Community Consultation on Reference Design $576 million New Bridgewater Bridge. A Request for Proposal (RFP) document outlines information relevant the Have youris now say available on theandreference design fortothe project and the requested responses.

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National Prequalification Scheme for civil (road and governments bridge) As part of the Hobart City Deal, the Australian and Tasmanian have committed $576 million for a new Bridgewater Bridge.

This is the largest ever construction contracts should be eligible to submit a proposal. investment in a single will transport infrastructure in Tasmania’s history.

The proposals provide a basis forproject shortlisting two contractors

The to reference designinhas released to the community for consideration participate annow Earlybeen Contractor Involvement process leading and feedback. to a Design and Construct contract.

Visit The www.transport.tas.gov.au/newbridgewaterbridge to view the reference design. closing date for RFP submissions is AEST 2pm, 7 October 2020.

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Community News

PIECING THINGS BACK TOGETHER A PROJECT by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania is planning to spruce up a tired looking wall on Cooper Street in Glenorchy in 2021.

‘Piecing it Together’ is an intergenerational street art project that brings younger and older people together to break down the stereotypes around ageism.

The project challenges stereotypes about being younger and becoming older, promoting respect and understanding in our community.

COTA Tasmania launched a crowdfunding

campaign to see the project come to life next year.

COTA Tasmania chief executive officer Sue Leitch launched the crowdfunding campaign in October alongside Mayor of Glenorchy Kristie Johnston.

“Cooper Street is looking a bit unloved and we would really love to activate the space and make it a place that people come together and appreciate the artwork created by younger and older people in the community,” Mayor Johnston said.

The aim of the project is to bring younger and

older people together to reinvigorate blank spaces in the community with colourful street art, and create spaces for everyone to interact and appreciate as a visual reminder of the community spirit.

The project in Glenorchy will be the third project of its kind for Piecing it Together.

Ava Shultz and her grandfather were part of the second project where participants spray painted planter boxes depicting birds leaving the safety of their nests to step into the unknown and “taking

a risk” to take flight – a theme identified by all participants as important throughout their own lives.

“I must be honest, before the program, I had mixed feelings about the idea,” Ava said.

“Older and younger generations often have contradicting ideas and opinions, but to see everyone contributing and moving the program along was amazing.”

To support the project, visit COTA Tasmania’s website at https://www.

From left, COTA Tasmania chief executive officer Sue Leitch, Ava Shultz and Mayor of cotatas.org.au/programs/ Glenorchy Kristie Johnston. piecingittogether/.

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It describes what our people want our cities to look like in 2040 and it provides a precinct plan for each one. The precinct plans propose where new development will occur, where the green space will be, and how people will move around.

We want to know what you think of these plans and if you have any other ideas about how our cities could be improved. Please consider these plans carefully and have your say.

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A FINANCIAL MOMENT PROTECTING YOUR WEALTH AND FAMILY

By Damian Gibson Financial Adviser, Elevate Wealth Solutions How would you pay your mortgage and meet your other living expenses if your income stopped?

Think about the risks that you face in everyday life.

Some risks cannot be removed entirely.

However, for many risks that we cannot eliminate, we can mitigate their impact by taking out suitable personal insurances.

If you do not have adequate insurance, an unforeseen death or illness could have severe consequences for you or your family.

If you already have personal insurances in place, it is just as important to make sure you hold the correct types and levels of insurance.

The term ‘life insurance’ is an umbrella term that is used to define a series of insurance types.

Here we discuss the four main types of insurances that fall under the ‘life insurance’ banner.

LIFE (OR TERMINAL ILLNESS) INSURANCE Life or terminal illness insurance is designed to provide a lump sum payment to your family or nominated beneficiary in the event of your death, or, in other cases, it will provide you with an early payment if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness.

The payment can allow your family to stay in their home, help provide for your children’s education, and give your spouse financial security and maintain their lifestyle if you are no longer around.

TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY (TPD) INSURANCE TPD insurance is designed to provide you with a lump sum payment if you are no longer able to work due to an injury or illness, including mental health conditions.

The payment should provide you with financial security to support your living expenses.

There are two types of TPD insurance – own occupation and any occupation.

Own occupation will provide a lump sum if you can no longer work in your own field of work in which you specialise in and are trained for.

Any occupation, which is generally cheaper, will

only provide you with a lump sum if you can no longer work in any occupation that might be suitable based on your training, education and previous employment.

CRITICAL ILLNESS Critical illness insurance (or trauma insurance) is designed to provide you with a lump sum payment if you suffer from a severe medical issue such as cancer, a heart condition, a stroke or a major head injury.

The lump sum will give you the ability to access high quality medical treatment and cover rehabilitation costs, to allow you to focus on recovering rather than worrying about your finances.

INCOME PROTECTION (IP) IP insurance is designed to supplement your income if you are unable to work because of a serious illness or injury.

IP policies generally cover up to 75 per cent of your employment income and are paid monthly.

IP payments can help you financially maintain your existing lifestyle and provide for your family while you recover.

Two main aspects of IP are the waiting period and the benefit period.

The waiting period is the amount of time you must wait before starting to receive any payments.

Waiting periods are generally between 14 days and two years.

The longer the waiting period, the cheaper the policy.

The benefit period is how long the monthly payments will last.

Benefit periods range from one year up to 10 years, or up to a specific age, such as age 65.

The longer the benefit period, the more expensive the policy, but your income will be protected for longer if you cannot work for an extended period.

With so many life insurance providers and products to choose from, finding the right cover for your situation and budget can be very difficult, time consuming, and confusing.

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A job seeker’s guide to mutual obligations Hank Jongen, Services Australia IT’S been a challenging year and I know there are a lot of Tasmanians who are new to Centrelink.

This month, I wanted to share some important information about mutual obligations.

Mutual obligations are the tasks or activities people may need to do to get certain Centrelink payments.

If you’re a job seeker, employment service providers are available to help you with this.

They will connect you to employment, education and training opportunities.

We’ll tell you if you need to meet mutual obligation requirements.

If you’re a job seeker, there’s three key steps you’ll need to follow: 1. Visit the jobactive

website and complete the Job Seeker Snapshot The Snapshot is a series of questions to help us work out the support you need to find a job.

Depending on the level of support you need, you may be referred to an employment service provider.

Otherwise, you can self-manage your job search efforts in the Online Employment Service.

The jobactive website is www. jobactive.gov.au.

2. Review and agree to a Job Plan Once you’ve done the Snapshot you need to review and agree to a Job Plan.

A Job Plan is a list of tasks and activities, like searching for jobs, you agree to do in return for your Centrelink payment.

These are your mutual obligations.

3. Do the activities you agreed to in your Job Plan If you connect with a provider, you’ll need to attend appointments with them.

You can do so over the phone, or in person when it’s safe to do so.

If you self-manage, you’ll see tasks to complete in your online dashboard.

It’s important for people to stay connected with the job market through job searches, training and other activities, and be job-ready as the economy starts to reopen.

If you don’t meet your mutual obligations, or you refuse a suitable offer of employment without a reasonable excuse, penalties will apply.

For more information about mutual obligation requirements, visit servicesaustralia.gov.au/ mutualobligation.

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Pet Talk

Community News

Wake up with fleas Golden times roll on

By Scott Hunt The Dog Grumbler

IF you lay down with dogs, you wake up with fleas.

Someone said this somewhere once and it got passed around and it stuck.

It’s the sort of thing that makes everyone nod wisely, but as a piece of advice it falls short in my estimation.

Also, it does my friends a disservice.

How about this one: If you sleep on wood, you wake up with splinters — I don’t see you rushing for your pad and pencil to jot that one down.

Perhaps you have no axe to grind about trees — or would rather not think about where that paper came from — yet we happily demean dogs.

Nobody says it, yet the splinter warning is analogous to the fleas jibe and equally good advice for someone who may sleep on rough-hewn lumber or jump into the sack with a dog who has fleas.

Of course, either may awake unscathed and refreshed – no one stipulates that the splinters

or fleas will be present or partial to relocation.

Here’s my advice for free – check the wooden bed for splinters.

Oh, and if you can sleep with a scratching dog on your bed, you must really need the sleep.

Get some flea mitigation, kill them dead, buy some killer shampoo, my dog takes a pill every month and fleas avoid her friends.

Put a sachet of Huon pine shavings in your dog’s bed – insects hate it.

There are some fleas that will bite both dogs and humans but most of the fleas on dogs are there because that’s where they survive best.

Why migrate to a hostile environment?

There are more important things to consider when you are kicking back with your canine.

A dog who takes up roughly the floor space of a suitcase standing at your side will magically occupy the space of two opened suitcases on your bed.

A dog who sheds is going to fill your house with hair if it lives inside — what’s a little extra on the doona? An extra cleaning bill.

Worst case scenario: you wake up with fees — and that’s a given anyway.

You need to be the boss.

You need to rule the bed.

If you keep kicking rover off, he will stay off.

Provide him with a good safe bed of his own and invite him up when you wake up or feel like sleeping in with company, but kick him off consistently when he’s not welcome.

He will be happy to oblige once he understands.

In dog speak, laying down together bonds us – it means we trust each other.

You lay down with dogs, you wind up with friends.

Don’t miss the opportunity, even if it means getting grass or sand on your clothes.

Here’s another one — If you lay on the sand you will walk away with grit in your underwear.

That’s not featuring in your next dinner party conversation either is it?

So why pick on fido?

Give him a break.

Give him up for a tummy rub in the morning and start the day loved.

THE City of Glenorchy Glenorchy Golden Years Club has reopened following the COVID-19 lockdown, with the senior community celebrating with a get together luncheon on 14 October.

The luncheon was attended by Golden Years Club members, as well as other members of the community, including patron John Radcliffe, Independent Member for Clark Andrew Wilkie and Glenorchy City Mayor Kristie Johnston.

Donated raffle and

door prizes were also on offer.

Glenorchy Golden Years Club manager Margaret Cooper said it had been a long wait for a lot of members who had been itching to get back.

“Friendship is the main thing the club provides as, well as something to do – some of our members were stir crazy being stuck inside all the time,” she said.

“The club is here for the community, so it’s good to get involved.”

Glenorchy Golden

Years Club patron John Radcliffe, who officially reopened the club, said it was an important establishment for the community.

“It’s elder people enjoying a day out, and it’s nice to see that people can leave their home and come to something like this and have a lunch, play carpet bowls or participate in other activities such as craft,” he said.

“COVID was tough and all the members missed the club so much.”

Committee member Margaret Lampkin has been with the Glenorchy Golden Years Club for five years and participates in many of the activities that are on offer.

“The actives and the friendships you form by coming here are wonderful,” Ms Lampkin said.

For more information about the Glenorchy Golden Years Club and the activities on offer, visit http:// goldenyearsclub.com. au/ or phone 6272 8402.

From left, Glenorchy Golden Years Club members Eileen Bulis, Beth Nugent and Mary McDermott.

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From left, Glenorchy Golden Years Club member Beth Nugent, patron John Radcliffe, manager Margaret Cooper and committee member Margaret Lampkin.

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Neil blooms forever

Child Care Connections – Benjafield & Berriedale Child Care Centres are OPEN Glenorchy City Council’s Child Care Centres - Berriedale and Benjafield are taking bookings now for 2020.

GREEN finger Neil Harwood has been recognised for his long service and contribution to the Claremont Garden Group with life membership.

Mr Harwood has served with the Claremont Garden Group, as well as the Claremont

Flower Shop Group, in a number of roles, including as the organiser of the Claremont Lily and Summer Flower Show.

Mr Harwood, who spends three to four hours a day tending to his own garden, joined the group due to his love of gardening.

“I do it because it’s a great thing for the community,” Mr Harwood said.

“It’s one of those community activities that means a lot to a lot of people and provides a service.

“It’s about making friendships,

companionships and helping people.”

The Claremont Garden Group has about 30 members, with new members joining all the time.

Mr Harwood hopes to hold the Claremont Lily and Summer Flower Show in early January 2021.

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We offer a variety of care including daily, weekly and sessional care, catering for children from 6 weeks to 7 years of age in our 2 Long Day Care Services.

Our services operate Monday – Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm.

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LAUNCH into Learning has returned to Dominic College for its fourth term of 2020.

Launch into Learning is a free early learning

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while they become familiar with the school environment.

Launch into Learning runs on each Monday and Tuesday during school terms, with there

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The program is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

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CALLING YOUNG ARTISTS MOONAH Arts Centre (MAC) will showcase Glenorchy’s young artists in a new exhibition, with entries currently open to submit artwork in the ‘Glenorchy Junior’.

School aged artists who live in, attend school in or have a strong connection to Glenorchy, can apply to show their work.

“The Glenorchy Junior celebrates the creativity of our younger

community members,” MAC visual arts program officer Rebecca Holmes said.

“It’s a great opportunity for young people to show their art in MAC’s beautiful gallery spaces.”

The exhibition is modelled after MAC’s very popular annual open exhibition the ‘Glenorchy Open’, this exhibition opportunity is specifically for young people.

“Children and young

people have a really amazing way of looking at the world, whether they’re young children or teenagers, and MAC is excited to share that through their art” Ms Holmes said.

“Creativity isn’t just about art — it feeds into all parts of our lives — so it’s really important to nurture it.”

Entries can be in any medium including painting, drawing, print media,

sculpture, installation, photography, ceramics, textiles, digital media and more.

It is free to enter and to exhibit your work in the Glenorchy Junior exhibition.

Entries close 30 November.

To enter, visit www. moonahartscentre.org.au.

The Glenorchy Junior will be on display at Moonah Arts Centre in December 2020.

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CANCER Council Tasmania has celebrated the success of Daffodil Day 2020 with more than $75,000 donated by Tasmanians despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cancer Council Tasmania chief executive officer Penny Egan said the total was boosted by a final donation of $10,000 by the RACT Insurance.

“RACT Insurance put out the challenge in August on its social media that it would match donations dollar for dollar up to $10,000 – they raised $4,725.74,” she said.

“RACT Insurance CEO Trent Sayers and his team decided to donate the entire amount.”

Mrs Egan said RACT had been long-term supporters of Cancer Council Tasmania and its staff were deeply moved by stories of cancer survivors during the

2019 Relay For Life.

“All across Tasmania, at Daffodil Day stalls in shopping centres and malls, Tasmanians once again have backed Cancer Council Tasmania,” she said.

“We are seeing their support, despite the pandemic, at events like the Unite in Yellow Lunch and Unite in Yellow Gala Dinner on the North-West Coast – both sold out.

“People know that all funds raised in Tasmania stay in Tasmania.

The funds go to help the more than nine Tasmanians diagnosed with cancer daily.

“The funds go to our prevention, support and research programs – to help Tasmanians living with cancer, their families and friends.”

The Unite in Yellow Gala Auction website also opened, enabling

sports fanatics across Tasmania to take advantage of some rare offerings and support Cancer Council Tasmania.

“All funds raised in Tasmania stay in Tasmania – for our research, prevention and support programs statewide,” Mrs Egan said.

“Anyone can bid for the auction items, you don’t have to attend the event.

“We have received a trove of memorabilia from an anonymous North-West Coast donor.”

The Auction Website will remain open until the evening of the event on 24 October when final bids will be received.

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FUNDING BOOST HELPS CLUB ROLL ON

STJFL kicks goals in 2020 THE Southern Tasmanian Junior Football League (STJFL) recently held its Awards and Presentation Night for the 2020 season, celebrating the achievements by some of the south’s junior footballers.

The STJFL had 20 clubs and more than 3,700 registered players in season 2020.

With the support of the Tasmanian Government, the Health Department and AFL Tasmania, a 10week roster was held with a three-week finals series.

“The Awards Night recognises the Best and Fairest players in each age group in youth competition with the prestigious Robert Beakley Medal,” STJFL president Jim Horne said.

“This 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 recognises the STJFL Coach of the Year, STJFL Club Umpire of the Year, STJFL Sports Trainer of the Year and

STJFL Volunteers of the Year.”

Mr Horne said there were 12 Beakley Medal winners on the night.

“The Claremont Junior Football Club was the big winner on the night taking out four Beakley Awards,” he said.

“Three out of the four awards to this club were taken out by girls in the under 13A1, under 13A2 and under 15 categories.

“The remaining medal went to a boy from the under 13 division.”

Mr Horne congratulated all winners on the night.

“Two STJFL life memberships were also presented on the night to Shelley Willmot from the Claremont Junior Football Club and also to Colin Duggan from the Southern Storm Football Club,” Mr Horne said.

“Both are long term volunteers across a variety of roles in junior football.”

Local Liberal Member for Clark and STJFL patron Elise Archer said it was a pleasure to be able to present awards and

medals to the worthy recipients.

“The Awards Night is an important annual event to acknowledge and recognise the commitment of players, volunteers, coaches, trainers and umpires, and the close battle for the Robert Beakley Best and Fairest Medal counts was an exciting way to finish the season,” she said.

“This year’s season has been a challenging one, dealing with the impact of COVID-19, and I commend all clubs, players, volunteers, coaches, trainers, umpires, families and supporters for managing the difficulties and finishing the season on a high.

“The Tasmanian Government is extremely proud of the STJFL, all clubs and indeed all Tasmanians’ efforts in understanding the challenges caused by COVID-19 and doing everything they can to keep themselves and their fellow Tasmanians safe.

“I congratulate all nominees, medallists and award winners.”

From left, Member for Elwick Josh Willie and Glenorchy Rodman Bowls Club secretary Michael Kirkwood.

THE Glenorchy Rodman Bowls Club has made significant changes to its clubrooms and outside areas after receiving a grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund.

The renovations and refurbishments, including construction of outdoor awnings, new shade cloths and indoor furniture, has allowed the club to expand its services to suit the needs of members and the local community.

“Our bowlers and competition remain at the heart of the club, yet to remain viable, particularly in these times, it was important for us

to consider the greater community and how we could better our club for their needs,” Glenorchy Rodman Bowls Club secretary Michael Kirkwood said.

“Our facilities, including a commercial kitchen and recently refurbished club room, are an ideal place for community meetings or private celebrations.”

It is the club’s intention to continue with upgrading club facilities, including paving of the entrance to the building and establishment of sun protection awnings.

The club also received a grant from the Premier’s Discretionary

Fund for a computerised register.

“The register has brought us into the 21st century and will make our administration so much easier and more efficient,” club president Phillip Richardson said.

Member for Elwick Josh Willie said the Glenorchy Rodman Bowls Club was important for Glenorchy.

“I know of smaller organisations in our community who are facing the real possibility of closure, purely due to the lack of suitable space,” he said.

“The grant has allowed for a transformation of the club, making

it more functional and accessible to everyone, which is great for our community.”

Contributing to the long-term viability of the club, it is anticipated that the refreshed and refurbished club facilities will attract younger members to an increasingly popular sport.

The club is open all year round and available for afterhours private engagements including weddings and corporate events when restrictions allow.

With the commencement of the bowling season this month, the club will be a hub of activity.

Local Liberal Member for Clark and STJFL Patron Elise Archer presenting awards at the 2020 STJFL Awards and Presentation Night.

24 Glenorchy Gazette November 2020

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