Glenorchy Gazette March 2022 by Cor Comms

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Funding for priority projects

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SKATE DREAMS ON THIN ICE Filmmaker Sophia Bender, young ice skaters Nicole Mikada and Sienna Hoare, and Ice Sports Tasmania president Anna Holliday

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GLENORCHY’S ice rink has been a local icon for more than 40 years, but is up for sale and facing possible closure – putting the dreams of the state’s figure skaters and ice hockey players at risk. FULL STORY ON PAGE 7

Action needed on transit corridor

GLENORCHY Mayor Bec Thomas has called for immediate action to activate the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, saying it is critical for the growth and prosperity of the city. It comes after the recent release of an unfavourable condition report into the existing rail corridor through Glenorchy, which has all but doomed the prospect of light rail in the northern suburbs for the foreseeable future.

While disappointed the report does not support light rail – which a 2020 report by PwC found would result in the greatest economic benefit for Glenorchy – Mayor Thomas said it was now time for action. “The most important thing is that the transit corridor is made available for public transport, in whatever mode affordable and sustainable for the taxpayer, and as soon as practicable,” she said.

“Our focus should be on meeting the needs of our community while keeping the dream alive for future mode options, as growth and expansion demand it. “But for now, we need to put the debate around best mode aside, agree on a solution and get to work on making it a reality. “No more debate, no more studies, no more delays.” The Tasmanian Government briefed the Greater Hobart Mayors

on the findings of the condition report late last year, before it was made public at a Federal Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee hearing in February. Mayor Thomas said the findings of the report weren’t surprising, given the age of the infrastructure. But she remains optimistic about the prospects for investment and growth in Glenorchy, despite the lack of

support for rail. “Modern-day passenger rail standards are a lot different than they were 50 years ago when it was operational on these tracks,” she said. “It is disappointing light rail is not feasible at this time, because it was the clear winner in terms of ability to attract investment and jobs and increase the number of dwellings and access to services for residents of Glenorchy City. “Facilitating strategic

urban growth and prosperity in our city is our Council’s priority, and other modes can achieve this. “The Hobart City Deal and the opportunity to unlock the land surrounding the transit corridor is a once-in-ageneration opportunity to bring about genuine change. “So while light rail may not be a viable option, we will keep working with the State and Federal Governments to ensure

we capitalise on this opportunity and get the new transport mode operating in the suburbs as soon as possible.” Mayor Thomas also congratulated incoming Local Government Minister Michael Ferguson on his appointment, saying she had enjoyed many productive discussions about the transit corridor with Mr Ferguson in his role as Minister responsible for Infrastructure, Transport and State Development.

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Residents invited to have their say Bec Thomas, Mayor of Glenorchy

Glenorchy Community award recipients L-R Eli Morrison, Jenny Pritchard, James Fisher, Mayor Bec Thomas, Eric Myers, Luke Rand and Brian Foster

Glenorchy’s high achievers recognised THE amazing achievements of individuals and groups in the Glenorchy municipality were formally recognised last month, with the announcement of the 2022 Glenorchy Community Awards. Eric Myers and Eli Morrison were named the Glenorchy Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year respectively. Eric has a long history of volunteering in many different fields and is heavily involved with TadTas, who make and modify aids for people

with disabilities. He is also a member of Claremont Rotary and instigated the Claremont Walk of Remembrance project, honouring the service and sacrifice of WWI soldiers. Eli has been a student leader at Guilford Young College, and has been active in raising awareness of diabetes and involved in the scouting movement for many years. Other award winners were John Clarke and Judy Latham (Sports Achievement Award), Luke Rand (All Abilities

Award), Glenorchy City Lions Club (Community Group of the Year) and Springfield Gardens Primary School and Rosetta Primary School (School Group of the Year). Glenorchy Mayor Alderman Bec Thomas said it is more important than ever to celebrate people in Glenorchy who have gone above and beyond to support the community. “All of our nominees have made an outstanding contribution, and it was a very difficult decision for our Awards

Panel this year,” she said. “I am very proud that we have so many people in our community doing such wonderful work and achieving great things. “Well done to all of our category winners who have helped so many people and made such a great contribution. “They, along with all of our nominees, should be congratulated for what they do to make our City such a great place to live, work and visit.” For more information about all the award nominees and winners, go to www.gcc.tas.gov.au

HI everyone, I hope you’re all keeping safe, well and beginning to feel confident in getting out and about again as we transition to living with COVID. Similar to what we’re seeing across the country, businesses in Glenorchy – most notably hospitality and retail – have been impacted by a steep downturn in customer numbers and revenue. So, if you are able, I encourage you all to give some extra to support local businesses over the next few months. I know each local business owner would immensely appreciate the support. While we’re still on the topic of COVID, just a quick reminder to keep up-to-date with the booster shots, to keep us all safe! I was pleased to receive my third vaccination at the clinic in Main Road Glenorchy in February. Now, I’d like to talk about community engagement. During the 2021 by-election for Mayor and Alderman, we received quite a bit of feedback about how we communicate with the people of Glenorchy. Specifically, we learned that our community wants to hear more from Council about what we’re doing, when and why, and to be provided with greater opportunity to have a say on our services, future plans and strategies. In response, we’re trying a few new things in 2022, to help us

understand how to best keep you informed and involved. But, for our efforts to make a real difference, we need you to participate! It’s a twoway conversation. We’re providing several opportunities for you to talk to us directly over the coming months, so we can better understand your priorities and gain your valuable input. You’ll see call-outs in every one of Council’s ‘Our Glenorchy’ newsletters, and will also notice there is a full-page ad in this very edition of the ‘Glenorchy Gazette’, detailing the different ways you can be involved. If a facilitated group discussion is your style, come along to a Community Yarn and together with your community peers, help us identify the priorities in your local area. If you’d rather have a quick one-on-one chat, pop along to one of our Pop-Up Chats at Northgate and Claremont Village, or to ‘Happy Hour’ at the Moonah Arts Centre – I’d love to see you there! We’re also opening our Reference Groups to encourage greater participation, calling for new core members as well as offering an opportunity to participate casually if an ongoing commitment is not for you. Information on all of the above-mentioned events can be found on the Let’s Talk, Glenorchy website, and can also be available via our wonderful Customer Service team. Of course, our scheduled activities are subject to the current COVID regulations, so I encourage you to register for Let’s Talk Glenorchy to receive updates (or alternatively, contact our customer service team or me directly). Visit www.

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On a Mission to end homelessness Hobart City Mission CEO Harvey Lennon (right), chats with City Mission client Braden, who has recently joined the organisation’s DIY Dads program, outside PW1

HOBART City Mission is calling on the community to sleep rough for just one night, so others don’t have to. You can take a stand against homelessness by joining the City Mission’s ‘Sleep Rough’ event on Friday 27 May, when participants will sleep out at Hobart’s Princes Wharf No. 1 to show their solidarity with the hundreds of Tasmanians who sleep rough or in improvised shelter every night. Open to people

of all ages including individuals, families and school, community and corporate groups, Sleep Rough will raise much-needed money and awareness for people experiencing homelessness in southern Tasmania. Money raised through the event will help fund Hobart City Mission programs that support people facing immediate homelessness, as well as longer-term housing programs like Mountain View, Small Steps and

DIY Dads. The organisation has seen a steady increase in demand over the last couple of years, despite continuously expanding services and creating new programs. In December 2021, there were 4,388 Tasmanians on the

Housing Tasmania waitlist, with 338 of those sleeping rough or living in inappropriate housing. Each day 36 requests for housing help go unassisted because of a lack of resources. Hobart City Mission CEO Harvey Lennon highlighted

the importance of community collaboration in tackling the issue of homelessness. “Often the biggest impacts come from grassroots activity,” he said. “By joining Sleep Rough, you are showing

that you are not okay with the current levels of homelessness in our community, and making a commitment to help support those who are facing hardship. “For us, it will only be one night. But for many rough sleepers, they are spending every night,

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Funding for four priority projects around Glenorchy THE Federal Government is investing more than $1m in four priority projects across Glenorchy, supporting local jobs and helping the community bounce back from the COVID pandemic. A total of $1,157,806, allocated from the third phase of the Federal Government’s $2.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, will be invested in the four projects. To be delivered by the Glenorchy City Council, the projects include: • $130,000 for the audio-visual system at the KGV Community Function Room; • $120,000 towards the construction of

the Montrose Skate Park; • $282,806 to install lighting at the Shoobridge Park Sports Ground; and • $625,000 for reintegration works at the Tolosa Park Dam. Liberal Senator for Tasmania Eric Abetz said the funding reflects the council’s top priorities, and will ensure the needs of the local communities continue to be met. “With the challenges presented by COVID-19, the past couple of years have been tough for communities, businesses and local councils,” Senator Abetz said. “That’s why we have moved quickly to

approve funding for these projects across Glenorchy, paving the way for shovels to hit the dirt to make them a reality. “This will provide a vital boost for our local communities, backing local jobs and economic growth while delivering lasting upgrades that will benefit residents for years to come. “A key component of this program is to get councils to use local businesses and workforces to deliver these projects as much as possible, ensuring this stimulus flows directly into the hands of hardworking Tasmanians, their families, their businesses and their communities.”

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas and Liberal Senator Eric Abetz at KGV in Glenorchy

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Nyrstar meets community for proposed new Electrolysis Plant RESIDENTS of Lutana and East Risdon have learned more about the proposed new Electrolysis Plant at Nyrstar’s Hobart Zinc Works manufacturing facility, after attending a community consultation meeting last month. More than 25 people attended the session, where Nyrstar Hobart general manager Britt Butler and Nyrstar

Global Head of Environment Todd Milne presented information on both current operations and the proposed $300m-plus development. Designed to further reduce the Nyrstar site’s environmental impacts by improving air quality, reducing waste, and lowering the risk of groundwater contamination, the

proposed new plant would replace the ‘Cellhouse’, as it is colloquially known, which is more than 100 years old. Nyrstar Hobart submitted a Development Application to the Tasmanian EPA and Glenorchy City Council in January, to allow early consultation and feedback from the community and

stakeholders. Topics discussed at the recent community meeting included construction timelines, traffic management, plans to minimise construction impacts, and the environmental benefits of the project. The company says that if approved, the new Electrolysis Plant will secure a long-term sustainable future for

its operations in Hobart and ensure its ongoing contribution to the Tasmanian economy and local jobs for the next generation. Construction of the new plant would take approximately 28 months. To find out more about the proposed development at Nyrstar Hobart, email Hobart. community@nyrstar.com

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Independent Member for Clark Kristie Johnston, Pete Hesman and Steve Denholm from HAMST, and Liberal Member for Lyons John Tucker

Cazaly kicking goals for housing! WELL-known health and fitness consultant Rick Cazaly is passionate about winning the Legislative Council seat of Elwick in May’s Upper House election. “I want our children and following generations to experience the wonderful way of life I enjoyed growing up in our paradise,” he said. “It was usually characterised by a hard day’s work, rewarded by a fair day’s pay and all underpinned by a common-sense approach to life’s challenges.” Mr Cazaly, who grew up in Elwick and still lives in the electorate, said he was concerned in particular about the increasing load of red and green tape resulting in spiralling government fees and charges, making it almost impossible for first-home buyers to access the housing market. “When I was a kid, it took about a three-year equivalent of the average wage to buy your first home,” he said. “Now it’s about 12 years of income, and with

rents spiralling youngsters simply can’t live long enough to build the required deposit. “The pressure this puts on relationships and an individual’s mental health is unsustainable, and I believe it’s unfair for those of us doing well to just sit back and observe the carnage.” Mr Cazaly believes we must first take the heat out of the rental market by utilising the existing infrastructure in established suburbs by: 1. Inviting a state-wide competitive tender for de-mountable housing units (granny flats) in the backyards of existing homes in established suburbs where expensive development has already been invested. 2. The Tasmanian Government instructing local councils to waive normal fees and charges as they would be identical units not requiring individual engineering sign-off, saving tens of thousands of dollars and months in

application delays. 3. Delivering economies of scale by reducing unit costs to about $60,000 to $70,000 installed, which could be funded by the property owner who simply uses their equity to fund the project. No public funds would be required. “It also means families housed in these units can benefit from established local services and benefit from support through the existing property owner, simply by being around families who are not themselves under duress,” Mr Cazaly said. He also wants an urgent review of: 1. Banking practices that he believes favour large building firms and disadvantages the owner-builder model that so successfully built our established suburbs. 2. The over-regulation of the building industry. “Some great highquality small builders have been squeezed out and we have

handed the bulk of building work to the big end of town,” he said. “That has reduced real competition and resulted in inflated mortgages for first home buyers with some estimates suggesting $120,000 impost because of very little actual competition.” 3. The demise of TAFE and the traditional apprenticeship model, which Mr Cazaly believes has resulted in a shortage of “tradies” and also a lack of the necessary skills being passed down to the next generation of builders. “I have spoken to many of the surviving small independent builders who are all approaching retirement and haven’t been able to find skilled people to take over their businesses,” he said. Mr Cazaly said avoiding more red and green tape was critical going forward. “I intend to act as an effective ‘handbrake’ to over-regulation through the Legislative Council if elected to Elwick,” he said.

New defibrillator on hand at Arms society THE Historical Arms and Military Society of Tasmania (HAMST) has been able to equip its new Glenorchy clubrooms with a lifesaving defibrillator, thanks to a grant from the Premier’s Discretionary Fund. The defibrillator is a welcome addition to the club and ensures the ongoing safety and wellbeing of members and guests of the society. Based in Main Road Glenorchy, the Historical Arms and Military Society of Tasmania has more than 100 members and is actively involved in the community,

reliving military history through research, reenactments, displays and commemoration of significant events. HAMST president Steve Denholm said the defibrillator has now been installed in the society’s clubrooms, and thanked Independent Member for Clark Kristie Johnston - who helped acquire the funding – and the Tasmanian Government for their generous assistance. “Although we hope to never have to use the defibrillator, it is very reassuring to members and guests that use the clubrooms,” he said.

Ms Johnston reiterated the importance of defibrillators for community organisations such as HAMST. “I was very pleased to assist HAMST to purchase this essential piece of equipment,” she said. “It is well-known that defibrillators can be the difference between life and death should someone suffer a cardiac arrest.” Plenty of information about the Historical Arms and Military Society of Tasmania and its activities can be found at https:// stephendenholm.wixsite. com/hamst

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The Glenorchy ice skating rink is up for sale

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REUNIONS, relaxation and regatta activities were on deck when the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Hobart visited the city during the recent long weekend, providing a backdrop for the annual Royal Hobart Regatta. HMAS Hobart berthed at Macquarie Wharf 2 on Thursday 10 February before dropping anchor in the River Derwent. The ship has visited the city twice previously, but this was the first time the crew had been able to go ashore. Crew members were able to participate in

Regatta events including the tug-of-war and swimming races, and were also invited to a concert on the Saturday night. But the shore leave was particularly special for Petty Officer Daniel McRoe, who was reunited with his wife Natasha McRoe and two children. Mr McRoe has served in the Navy since 2003 but only recently joined the HMAS Hobart crew. He and Natasha met when serving in the armed forces about 12 years ago, and married just more than 10 years

ago. He said it wasn’t easy being separated from his family, but the Navy community was very welcoming. “Being from Tassie and then being able to come home to see my family is always great,” Mr McRoe said. “It’s a nice feeling when you start seeing those things that are familiar when you come back in.” HMAS Hobart Commander Andrew Pepper said it was special to be ashore to celebrate the Royal Hobart Regatta’s 184th year.

“Life at sea is always an adventure,” he said. “The thing I love about being on the sea is that it’s always different, you’re always learning new things and meeting new people. “There are about 200 young passionate people onboard who are keen to get involved and enjoy what they’re doing. “The guys and girls that work onboard are operating some of the most sophisticated and latest equipment. It (HMAS Hobart) is a world-class vessel and has the leading technology.”

GLENORCHY’S ice rink has been a local icon for more than 40 years, but is up for sale and facing possible closure – putting the sporting dreams of the state’s figure skaters and ice hockey players at risk. Tasmania’s only remaining rink has welcomed generations of Tasmanian skaters since opening in 1980. But the family who owns the rink is retiring, and a new owner may choose to repurpose the site. Ice Sports Tasmania (IST) - a newly formed peak body created to support, promote and advance ice-based sports and recreation in the state – say closure of the rink would mean hundreds of social and competitive ice-hockey and figure skating athletes could no longer

LUTANA locals are sick and tired of disruptive and dangerous driving, which they say has become a serious issue in the neighbourhood. Stanley Bradley has lived in Lutana for 58 years but says he is fed up with the sounds of screeching tyres, the stream of heavy vehicles throughout the night, and the congestion caused by detouring drivers hoping

to avoid peak-hour on the Brooker Highway. “Us residents are being woken up at all hours by trucks using excessive brake force, not to mention the reckless hoons doing damage to our roads, screeching their tyres and sending exhaust fumes into our yards,” he said. “We deserve to live in peace and something needs to be done.”

Labor Member for Elwick Josh Willie said Mr Bradley’s concerns reflected the sentiment of people across the state, with the recent Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services revealing that 67 per cent of Tasmanians believe hooning is a problem in their neighbourhood. Mr Willie said hooning

was not just an irritating disturbance, but real a safety issue. “Lutana is a great place and is growing more and more popular with families,” he said. “However, nobody wants to live where there is a constant stream of hoons invading their street. “It’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt.

“Recently, I held a mobile office in Lutana and there’s general acknowledgement that Lutana has its share of traffic management issues but no one in authority has attempted to improve the situation. “Until something is done, poor driver behaviours will continue and reckless hoons will go on thinking they are invincible.”

GLENORCHY City Council’s first meeting for 2022 was held on 31 January. Council meetings have temporarily moved back online because of the current COVID situation in Tasmania, with Aldermen attending the meeting via video link. Some of the key decisions made by Council are summarised below.

experiencing record numbers of development applications. During 2021, Glenorchy City Council assessed 580 planning applications, the highest number ever recorded for the city. Of those, 458 were applications for planning permits while 122 were applications seeking confirmation that a permit was not required. The record levels of development saw the approval of 147 applications for single

dwellings and 68 applications for multiple dwelling developments (resulting in the approval of a total of 662 multiple dwellings).

Council voted eight votes to one to delegate additional powers to some senior planning staff to determine development planning permits on some applications where three or less representations have been received. Under the decision, more substantial planning applications with greater importance to the community will still be required to be decided at a Planning Authority meeting.

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Petty Officer Daniel McRoe reunites with wife Natasha

HMAS back for regatta reunion

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Rink, Big Dreams’, which shares insights from athletes affected by the potential loss of the rink. Independent MP for Clark Andrew Wilkie said if the Glenorchy ice rink was lost, Tasmania would be the only state in Australia without one. “The loss of the state’s only ice-skating rink will leave about 200 athletes out in the cold, not to mention the many recreational visitors to the long-running sports facility,” he said. “It would be a tragedy if aspiring and established figure skaters and ice hockey players were forced to move interstate to pursue their dreams for want of adequate facilities in their home state.” For more information and to provide your support, go to www. icesportstasmania.com.au

take part in their sport. Elite athletes and coaches would have to relocate interstate to pursue their careers, and the community would lose a much-loved place for recreation and community connection. Committed to securing a fit-for-purpose facility in Tasmania to serve the needs of athletes and the wider community, IST has been campaigning the state and federal governments to help secure a new rink so local athletes can maintain their sports and compete on level playing field with their interstate opposition. Ice Sports Tasmania launched its ‘Save Our Ice Sports’ campaign recently at Wrest Point. The event also featured the premiere of local film-maker Sophia Bender’s short film ‘Little

Elwick MLC Josh Willie and Lutana resident Stanley Bradley look at the evidence of hooning in a local street

Recent Glenorchy City Council decisions

2021 development statistics

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New powers for council planners

Glenorchy City Council’s town planners have been given increased powers to determine some planning applications inhouse, without the need to refer applications to a formal meeting of the Glenorchy Planning Authority.

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Meetings of the Glenorchy Planning Authority will now be held at 4pm every fourth Monday, instead of the current 5pm start time. The change in time has been made to reduce staff overtime costs required when staff attend GPA meetings outside normal working hours.

Mid-year budget review Council revised its

2022 budget estimates at the halfway point of the financial year, resulting in an improved forecast budget deficit of $775,000, compared to the $1.325m deficit predicted when the budget was adopted in June 2021. The improved forecast includes increased revenue of $550,000 over what was initially predicted, the result of high levels of development activity and associated applications fees, and increased usage

Council’s Jackson Street Landfill, which saw an additional $150,000 in revenue. The revised budget now forecasts a $19.19 million capital works program by the end of the 2022 financial year. A full video recording of the meeting, along with the reports to Council, meeting minutes and the agenda, is available through Glenorchy City Council’s website: www.gcc.tas. gov.au/council/councilmeetings/

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Citizenship ceremony celebrates Glenorchy’s multicultural makeup GLENORCHY has welcomed 64 new Australian citizens to the city, with two citizenship ceremonies held on 26 January. The 64 new Australian citizens came from 16 different countries around the world including Nepal, India and El Salvador. This is reflective of Glenorchy’s cultural diversity, with 2016 census data indicating that 12.5 per cent of Glenorchy residents were born overseas and 9.4 per cent speak a language other than English at home. Held at KGV, this year’s ceremonies were scaled back and held across two sessions to meet COVID safety requirements, but new citizens were still able to

receive their Citizenship certificates in-person. Glenorchy Deputy Mayor Steve King conducted the ceremonies, and said the reduced attendance numbers did not detract from the occasion. “Holding these ceremonies is one of the best and most important things we do here at Council,” he said. “It’s such a happy and significant event in the lives of these people and their families, and you can feel the importance of the occasion in the room. “Glenorchy is such a welcoming and inclusive community, and celebrating our multiculturalism is a part of our identity. “I couldn’t be prouder to welcome our newest

Australian citizens to our city.” Glenorchy City Council conducts several Australian Citizenship Ceremonies each year on behalf of

the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs. The number of new citizens at each ceremony has been steadily growing in recent years.

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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

Preventing and Reducing Harms from Gambling The Tasmanian Government is committed to preventing and reducing harms from gambling. The Community Support Levy Grants Round 2021-22 is now open. Eligible community organisations are encouraged to download an application kit by visiting https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/disability/gambling/grants Applications close 5pm (AEST), Friday, 25 March 2022.

Department of Communities Tasmania

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 Dove c’e’ musica Italiana with Carmen Comber, Dino Ottavi, Renato Langu or Renato Delfatti; 3pm Movie Ticket Radio with Rob Ryan; 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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Hare off to the Playhouse for Peter and friends BERRIEDALE actor Samuel French is excited to be taking on the famous role of Peter Rabbit during the April school holidays, helping bring Beatrix Potter’s beloved children’s tales to life at Hobart’s Playhouse Theatre. As live entertainment returns to Tasmania, audiences of all ages are invited to travel to the wonderful world of McGregor’s farm and join Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Jeremy Fisher and more of Potter’s much-loved classic characters. Weaving Beatrix Potter’s famous characters and elements of her real-life story into an enchanting, family

friendly 90-minute show (including interval), ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends’ is an adaptation by Joseph Robinette, who has previously adapted acclaimed versions of ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ (2018) and ‘Charlotte’s Web’ (2021). The play moves back and forth between the fantasy world Potter created and her own intriguing life story, which saw her overcome a lonely, strict childhood in Victorian-era England to become the most widely read children’s author of all time. The show also introduces audiences to Potter’s governess, Annie,

and her children - for whom many of Potter’s famous stories were originally written. “The journey of Beatrix’s life is fascinating and you can see how the characters interweave through her imagination,” director Shauna-Lee Ward said. “The cast and crew are having a ball recreating aspects of their childhood to pass on to a new generation of children!” So round up the kids, the grandkids or just some friends and join ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends’ at the Playhouse Theatre from 20 April to 1 May. Tickets are available now from playhouse. org.au

Great Easter entertainment for the whole family

Samuel French preparing to bring Peter Rabbit to life at the Playhouse Theatre

Arts Tasmania grants programs have opened EXCITING new opportunities for artists are being offered through the Education Residencies program, with applications now open. The Education Residencies program enables Tasmanian artists to focus on their practice in a school setting, where they can share their skills with students and teachers while fostering connections between

schools and the creative and cultural industries. The program now offers a total of eight residencies, worth $10,000 each, for Tasmanian artists in 2022 and 2023. They include two new residencies for Tasmanian Aboriginal artists, two new residences in primary schools, and four residencies in colleges or secondary schools. Arts Minister Elise

Archer said Arts Tasmania had partnered with the Department of Education to offer the four new residencies, with a particular focus on regional areas. “Education Residencies inspire and grow young people’s creative capacities, giving them a first hand look at a professional artist at work,” she said. Ms Archer said the partnership between

Arts Tasmania and the Department of Education will further deliver the goals of the Tasmanian Government’s Cultural and Creative Industries Recovery Strategy. Applications for Education Residencies, the Artsbridge program and the New Work for New Markets program all close on Monday, 28 March. For more information, go to www.arts.tas.gov.au

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Corpus Christi Catholic School students Hamish Slade (year four), Owen Slade (year one) and Fraser Noonan (year five) with school crossing patrol officer Stephen Bourke

‘Love 40’ to keep our precious children safe

THE Tasmanian Government is keeping children safe under the Towards Zero Action Plan 2020-2024, investing more than $75 million to improve road safety for all Tasmanian road users. As students return to classrooms

across Tasmania, the community can expect more cars and buses on the roads and lots of excited children around the approaches to our schools. Back-to-school also means the return of school speed reduction zones and the Road

Safety Advisory Council’s ‘Love 40’ campaign aimed at keeping children safe. “After a long school holiday break, it’s important to remember that the school zone speed limit is 40 kilometres per hour, which also applies when

driving near school buses with their flashing lights on,” Infrastructure and Transport Minister Michael Ferguson said. “There’s no excuse for putting our children at risk like this. “Each one of us has to take responsibility for driving safely and

under the speed limit, especially in school zones. “Just one second of distraction at a higher speed could be the second that a child runs out onto the road, leaving you unable to stop in time. So our message to all motorists

If you can read this, you can help those who can’t.

right now is, ‘cut your speed and cut the risk’. “Drivers need to get the message that the speed limit is the speed limit and ‘Over is Over’ - it doesn’t matter whether it is even just by one kilometre per hour, speeding can still kill.

“By taking that little bit of extra care around schools and school buses, and making sure we stay under the limit, we can prevent tragedy and help keep Tasmanian children safe around our schools.” For more information, visit www.rsac.tas.gov.au

Many Tasmanians struggle to read and write. But it doesn’t have to be like this – and you can help change things. The Literacy Advisory Panel is asking for ideas, feedback and comments about improving our literacy. That can be you, or it can be someone you know who might find reading this ad challenging. Head to www.dpac.tas.gov.au/literacy to have your say. Because lifting literacy lifts us all.

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Helping others to dress for success workforce after a long period of unemployment. It also provides advice for writing CVs and resumes, job application and interview preparation tips, and career support workshops. Ms Archer is a proud supporter of Dress for Success, which was first launched in Hobart in 2017. Thanks to the support of the Tasmanian Community Fund, the organisation was able to open its Hobart space in 2019. “I am proud to continue my support for the work of Dress

NOT-for-profit organisation Dress for Success Hobart has held its first clothing drive for 2022, joining with Attorney-General Elise Archer to collect a huge amount of clothes, shoes and accessories for women looking to reenter the workforce. On a mission to empower women to overcome barriers to employment and achieve economic independence, Dress For Success provides workappropriate clothing and styling advice for women seeking to re-enter the

Attorney-General Elise Archer with some of the donated clothing at her Moonah office

for Success Hobart, who help women through the challenges of finding work and being prepared for job interviews,” she said. “I am in awe of the generosity of my fellow Tasmanians most days but, when giving my own donation of clothes to the Dress for Success Hobart Clothing Drive I was amazed at how much we had received in my Moonah electorate office.” For more information about the organisation, go to https:// dressforsuccess.org

2022 Glenorchy 2019 Glenorchy Community Fund Grants Community Fund Grants Applications are now open for this year’s round of grants from the Glenorchy Community Fund. Applications now open for this year’s round of isgrants from theto Once again, theare Glenorchy Community Fund (GCF Ltd) offering funds Glenorchy Community Fund. working Once again the Glenorchy Community Fund (GCF Ltd) is offering funds to to enrich community spirit and alleviate social disadvantage in the Glenorchy Municipal area. We are particularly interested in applications from community groups Glenorchy Municipal area. with DGR status (tax deductibility). Preference will be given to requests for small amounts, to $4500, thatamounts, we can help as$3500, many so that Preference will be given touprequests forso small up to organisations and community groups as possible. we can help as many organisations and community groups as possible. Grants will be presented at a community function at a date to be Grants will be presented at our Annual Dinner at KGV on August 31, 2019. in lateanJune 2022. form, go to nd out moreannounced and to obtain application www.glenorchycommunityfund.org or phone 0419 550 051. www.glenorchycommunityfund.org or phone 0419 550 051. Applications close on 26 July, 2019. Applications close on Friday 13 May, 2022.

THE Salvation Army is helping Tasmanian families get their kids back to school, with its Doorways Centres calling for public donations of back-to-school items and oral hygiene products. The Salvation Army public relations manager Amelia Natoli said amid the current challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvos wanted to help kids as they went back to school. “Shoes, uniforms, stationery, lunch boxes, drink bottles and bags are often items that parents need to replace or purchase, and when there is nothing extra in the budget this can be hard,” she said. “Children often feel

stigmatised if they come to school without some of these basics.” Ms Natoli said along with backpacks, lunchboxes, stationery and other school items, the Salvos were also on the lookout for oral hygiene items. “Our call for items such as toothbrushes, in addition to regular back to school resources, is in response to some of the research we’ve seen about the impact dental health has on your overall health and wellbeing,” she said. “We know that when families are struggling to pay for essentials such as rent and food, oral hygiene products often don’t make the cut.”

Ms Natoli said good oral health is central to a person’s health and wellbeing, positively affecting their quality of life, social interactions and self-esteem. “Children in lowincome households are twice as likely to have untreated decay in their primary and permanent teeth as children in highincome households,” she said. “Contributing factors include affordability of private dental care and long waiting periods for public dental care. “Most dental diseases are largely preventable – a good early intervention strategy is establishing sound oral hygiene practices.”

Ms Natoli said the back-to-school drive would help Tasmanian school children to have the best start to the school year. “The cost of backto-school can be really challenging for many families,” she said, “so if you’re able, please consider donating a backto-school or oral hygiene item and help us make things just that little bit less stressful for a Tassie family.” Donations can be dropped to The Salvation Army Hobart at 180 Elizabeth Street. For back-to-school support or emergency relief, phone Hobart Doorways on 6231 1345.

A village for people living with all stages of dementia

“ Nisha, the lifestyle companion,

deserves an individual accolade for her holistic and comprehensive approach, and for her ability to offer me unsolicited updates on how Mum is functioning, each time I visit. This, to me, is what the village is about!

Stock photo by Anthony Metcalfe, Unsplash.

Salvos helping kids get back to school

Post applications to PO Box 382, Moonah TAS 7009 or email: info@glenorchycommunityfund.org

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From left, The Salvation Army schools and community coordinator Ashleigh Cowell and public relations manager Amelia Natoli with items they’re asking the community to donate for back to school

VERONIQUE, THE DAUGHTER OF A RESIDENT

Korongee is a purpose-built dementia care village that provides increased social engagement opportunities and enhanced wellbeing. It’s unique atmosphere helps residents to feel safe, and their visitors welcome.

Contact Belinda Chapman for a tour on 03 6277 2890 enquiries@glenview.org.au

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The Parkside Foundation Supporting people with a disability • • • • • • •

Individual and group support Life skills development Recreation and Leisure Supported holidays School holiday and after school programs Respite - evening and overnight weekend Coordination of supports – improving life choices

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Rod Martin and Dr Kieran McCarthy from Martin’s Eyecare

Martin’s Eyecare looks like a winner A GLENORCHY optometrist’s dedication to improving and maintaining the eyesight of countless Australians has been recognised with a 2022 Telstra Best of Business Award. Martin’s Eyecare, which has been providing bespoke eyecare services to the Glenorchy community for 15 years, took out the Championing Health Award when the inaugural Tasmanian state winners were announced in February. Martin’s Eyecare has been operating at its current site in the heart of Glenorchy since 2009 and remains one of only two completely independent practices

in southern Tasmania, offering bulk billed consultations and using the latest technological developments to care for glaucoma, cataract, diabetes, macular degeneration and dry eye issues. The Telstra Best of Business Awards celebrate and recognise the small and mediumsized businesses that are moving Australia forward. Environmental and biotechnology pioneer Sea Forest, which is helping fight climate change through sustainable seaweed farming, took home the Promoting Sustainability and Embracing Innovation Award for Tasmania. Devonport husband-

and-wife Chris and Filipa Bellette won the Accelerating Women Award for Chris and Filly Functional Medicine, which offers holistic healing for parents struggling with energy, mood and gut issues. Innovative NDIS provider New Chapter received the Building Communities Award for challenging old solutions and championing new ideas for empowering people with disabilities to enhance their quality of life. And luxury night out Frida’s Sip ‘n’ Paint, which invites participants to unleash their inner artist while sipping on a great drop of wine, won the Outstanding Growth

Award. Telstra Consumer and Small Business Group Executive Michael Ackland said the Tasmanian winners were outstanding examples of small and mediumsized businesses whose ingenuity and resilience has led them to thrive amid such testing times. “Each business is an inspiration in its own right, and it is a privilege to be able to celebrate the incredible impact these winners have had on the customers and communities they serve,” he said. For more information about the winners go to https://telstrabestof businessawards.com/ winners2022

Josh

WILLIE

Your Local Member for Elwick

Authorised by Ella Haddad MP 184 Collins Street HOBART TAS 7000

Cadbury Claremont and Burnie plant director Usman Saeed and area lead (blocks) Penny Wilcher give Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas (centre) a tour of the Claremont factory recently

Sweet century for Cadbury ICONIC Claremontbased chocolate maker Cadbury is celebrating its 100th anniversary of operations in Australia. Exporting locally made chocolate to the world, the Cadbury brand has become synonymous with Tasmania. One of the largest

chocolate factories in the southern hemisphere, Mondelez’s Cadbury Claremont facility is a major part of the local economy and community, contributing an estimated $400 million to the state each year. “Throughout their

history, the company’s Claremont and Burnie operations have provided jobs for thousands of Tasmanians over the past century and still support some 700 direct and indirect jobs locally,” State Growth Minister Roger Jaensch said.

“The iconic glass and a half in Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate produced at Claremont takes some 130 million litres of milk from almost 50 Tasmanian dairy farms each year, making the chocolatier a major supporter of our primary industries.”

P 03 6212 2306 E josh.willie@parliament.tas.gov.au A 1/16 Albert Road, Moonah TAS 7009

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Leisure Networks now supporting Tasmanians to live their best lives!

Artosaurus business manager Rhonda McLaughlin, shop manager Izobelle Lindsay and arts program manager Sara Lindsay in their new Moonah space

Inclusive new gallery set to open in Moonah A NEW not-for-profit community art gallery and studio has roared into Moonah, offering everyone a chance to sink their teeth into art. Artosaurus, which aims to be inclusive and accessible to everyone, is set to open in mid-March after a string of delays caused by COVID. Located at 71a Main Road, Artosaurus features a gallery, shop and two large studio spaces -one for drawing and painting and the second for sculpture and ceramics

– where experienced Tasmanian artists will run a range of workshops and classes, including sessions specifically for NDIS participants. The gallery and shop are an outlet for both emerging and established Tasmanian artists to exhibit and sell their work, with the proceeds from commissions to be reinvested into programs that support developing artists. The exhibition program will include solo shows, curated

group shows and other displays developed by members of the community, and will rotate monthly. The Artosaurus concept was inspired by arts program manager Sara Lindsay’s son Declan, who is obsessed with both dinosaurs and art. Declan, who has autism, wants to be an artist when he leaves school. But with a lack of suitable existing options for Declan to pursue, Sara and friend Rhonda

– who has worked in community services for many years – decided to take matters into their own hands. “Our focus is on life-long learning for artists of all abilities, providing opportunities for Tasmanian artists to exhibit and sell their work, and building a safe and supportive art community,” Rhonda said. To find out how you can get involved, go to www.artosaurus.org or phone 61692270.

Council calls for reference group representatives GLENORCHY City Council is encouraging community members to have their say by joining one of Council’s reference groups. Reference groups are not decision-making bodies, but provide advice to Council officers and Aldermen to help plan services and priorities. Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said the reference groups were an important way for people to contribute to

specific issues across the municipality. “Our reference groups are one of the ways that Council uses to gain different perspectives and hear from a broad range of people,” she said. “We have many people in our community with lived and learned experiences who would be able to provide valuable input into Council’s decisionmaking through participation in the groups.

“I would like to encourage people to be involved – everyone’s views matter.” Council has two types of reference groups – core groups (established for up to four years) for long-term matters that affect a significant section of the community and have wide-ranging impacts; and targeted groups (up to one year) for shorter-term issues that require experts on specific subject matters. Vacancies currently

exist in core reference groups including Access and Inclusion, Healthy Communities, Safer Communities, and Arts and Culture. All reference groups meet four times annually, and may also hold various meetings or workshops throughout the year. For more information about any of the reference groups or to register your interest, go to www.gcc.tas.gov.au or phone 6216 6800.

LEISURE Networks’ NDIS Plan Management services are now available in Tasmania. For more than three decades, Victorian-based not-for-profit disability support organisation Leisure Networks has been supporting people to be independent and connected in their community. Since the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) inception in 2013, Leisure Networks has helped many people make the most of their NDIS plans and be confident about their future. This has included making the management of NDIS funds as simple and seamless as possible for their customers – freeing them to focus on doing what they love and living their best lives. “Everyone should have the opportunity to live a life doing things that are important to them, and the NDIS provides the mechanism for people with disability to be able to do that. For many, this was simply not possible prior to the introduction of the NDIS in 2013,” Leisure Networks CEO Libby Mears said. Leisure Networks

Plan Management service enables people to have choice over their providers and control over their funding. The team consists of 25 skilled and dedicated staff members, many of whom have lived experience with disability and navigating the complexities of the NDIS. Offering a personalised approach, expert advice and continuous support ensures each NDIS participant gets the most out of their funding and have more time to reach their goals and enjoy all that is important to them. The service allows participants the freedom to choose either registered or nonregistered providers for their support, receive seamless payments within 1-3 days, get support with budget management, receive detailed monthly statements, and access an online platform where they can view their plan and spending 24/7. Most importantly, the team offer a collaborative approach and regular wellbeing check-ins to ensure that the plans continue to meet customer goals and aspirations. Happy customers are

quick to praise the team for their professional, friendly and timely service provision. According to Carol Littley, mother of Leisure Networks customer Kirby, the team is “… always kind, they always listen, they always work to help… they’re definitely a business that you can trust”. She commends their deep understanding of the complex needs of people with disability and their families, and is reassured to know that the user-friendly online portal empowers Kirby with the choice and control that will eventually allow her to support herself. “The NDIS is all about individual choice, and we have opened our eyes and ears to what is important to people, built service models around that, and continue to be flexible in developing service provision based around choice,” Ms Mears said. “Connecting people with community drives our work. Our purpose is creating a positive social impact in communities and on the well-being of individuals and families, and we look forward to bringing that to Tasmania.”

Since 2013 Leisure Networks have supported people to make the most of their NDIS plan and be confident about their future. Listening to your needs our staff will support you to manage your NDIS funds, so you have more time to reach your goals, aspirations and enjoy all that is important to you.

NDIS plan management

Learn more at leisurenetworks.org or call us on 1800 567 526

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Roberts Real Estate sales consultant Paul Belcher outside a recently sold property at Glenorchy

‘Not just a Monday to Friday’ - care and professionalism at Roberts Real Estate HOBART has placed in the world’s current top 20 locations for property growth, according to realestate.com.au, and Roberts Real Estate is excited to be helping harness the desirability of Hobart’s cooler climate and laid-back style of living. Roberts was established back in 1865, making it the oldest real estate company in Tasmania. Roberts Sales Consultant Paul Belcher said collaboration, care, and a passion for providing an outstanding product are at the fore of the company’s approach and vision. “We come along on the journey - we don’t just pick up listings and never see our customers again,” he said. “We bring people along and deliver great

work with a great photographer, and provide a good product they can be proud of.” Mr. Belcher said it is important to recognise the sentimental value many people have for homes they have decided to sell. “Properties are people’s biggest assets,” he said. “Some people are leaving a house after 10-15 years of living in it and they have an emotional attachment, so we provide a non-rushed, non-pushy service.” This also means Roberts staff are available to support customers at all hours of the day, understanding the weight of these decisions. “With one property we sold in Brighton four months ago, the owner said it was the smoothest sale he’s had,” Mr

Belcher said. “He said that it was great to be able to be in contact with the agent whenever he needed or wanted.” Mr. Belcher said real estate is an everchanging industry, but the great teams and systems in place at Roberts allow the company to help people in Tasmania sell their properties with professionalism and a personal touch. “As a larger real estate organisation, Roberts is great to work with,” he said. “We have great staff and a great management structure. “We’re not just Monday to Friday - I work seven days a week to provide the good service that all of us at Roberts do.”

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Health Education and Research Centre, helping you into a career in health care

Cunic, the smart financing solution for home builders! IF you have been dreaming about building your own home, but wonder if making repayments on top of your current mortgage or rent puts the idea out of reach, make sure you speak to the Cunic Homes team. We want you to have choice, and by developing a new finance solution we believe we have answered a need, solving a common dilemma facing people wanting to enter the housing market. By taking the financial pressure out of the building process, you are now able to build your very own home and also enjoy the process, knowing that there will be no repayments to be made on your new home until handover! To make the process even easier, we are your one-stop shop. Our lenders can even meet

with you at our centrally located Display Suite. Just let us know which branch is local to you, or another that you’d prefer to deal with, and we will ensure that lender is available to meet with you at Cunic Homes.

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Never owned or built a home before? Are you stuck on the rent merry-go-round? Then Smartstart is for you! This finance solution will allow you build your dream home without having to pay both rent and repayments on your new construction at the same time. We will hold all repayments over until handover, saving you the financial pressure commonly associated with entering the housing market.

Building again?

Do you have a current mortgage to pay, or do you need to sell an

existing home while we build your new home? This is a common situation which can be a big source of added stress and time pressure during construction – a stage that we want you to enjoy! There’s nothing better than watching your new home come up out of the ground. The Smartstart finance solution takes this stress away, making for a more relaxed and exciting time for you and your family.

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WANT to work in health care but not sure where to start? The Health Education and Research Centre (HERC), in conjunction with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Education Centre (ANMEC), are endorsed by Skills Tasmania to offer the CHC33015 Individual Support (Ageing) qualification to eligible learners free of charge. Are you a Tasmanian resident aged 15 years or over who is unemployed,

underemployed or looking for a career change? If so, contact us - it is likely you can complete this qualification with no out-of-pocket expenses. Studying the CHC33015 Individual support (Ageing) course with HERC can take as little as 16 weeks. During this time you will learn: • The roles and responsibilities of a care worker • To provide personal care and support to people

• To support people to maintain their independence • To carry out activities related to an individualised plan • To support people living with dementia • To support family members who become carers • The principles of identifying and maintaining a healthy body system • The key elements of safety in the workplace • Communication skills

• How to work with a diverse range of people • How to work legally and ethically in a residential and community-based setting • Palliative care These skills will set you up for a career in care and support work, or be the basis of further education. Completing this qualification prior to the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing will increase your chances of a position in this highly sought-after qualification.

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HERC is the training division of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch. HERC proudly delivers accredited training through a Third Party Arrangement with ANMEC (Australian Nursing & Midwifery Education Centre), RTO Code 40064. This arrangement enables HERC to deliver ANMEC’s CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing and CHCSS00098 Individual Support – Disability Skill Set.

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Razzle Dazzle Dance Shop owner Sandra Iles in her Bellerive store

Dancing and dress-up are back. Razzle Dazzle has you covered SEQUINS, lace, leotards. Tiaras, tights and tap dancing. Makeup, masks and ribbons. Razzle Dazzle is your one-stop dance and costume shop in Bellerive Quay on Hobart’s eastern shore. Razzle Dazzle covers all dance styles and reasons to dress up - Ballet, Character, Contemporary, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz and Tap. “Anyone who wants to dance or dress up, there’s something for everyone,” Razzle Dazzle owner Sandra Iles said. “We get customers of

all ages, from toddlers up.” Sandra was inspired to open Razzle Dazzle ten years ago by her daughter’s love for dancing as a child, and the lack of dance shops on the eastern shore. Sandra has a flair for helping people find their perfect item, whether it’s for a hiphop performance, ballet dance or costume party. “If they can tell me what they’re thinking of, nine times out of ten I can help them,” she said. Sandra said Razzle

Dazzle customers come from all over Tasmania - and they always come back for more. “It’s a nice environment in here,” she said. “They come in and say it’s a beautiful store, it’s lovely to come in and there’s so much great stock in here.” In an online review of the store, one happy customer wrote, “Absolutely so grateful for your service. You always go above and beyond to help us. Would recommend far and wide”.

“Always amazing and extremely helpful service. We love shopping at Razzle Dazzle,” added another. Sandra says dance is back and Razzle Dazzle is the place to go. “Everyone wants new shoes, everyone wants new leotards,” she said. “Razzle Dazzle is a little girl’s dream, basically.” Razzle Dazzle is located at shop 4A, 31 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. Go to www. razzledazzledanceshop. com.au or phone 62444894 for more.

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The complete guide to bluetooth hearing aids and how they are changing the way we hear BLUETOOTH hearing aids use Bluetooth technology to transmit and stream sounds from your smart phones directly into your hearing aids wirelessly. Hearing aids are very important for people with hearing loss. With wireless technology, most hearing aids fitted today utilize Bluetooth technology to make using smart phones less cumbersome for hearing aid users.

Bluetooth hearing aids can stream phone calls directly through the hearing aids, making the caller’s voice much clearer and easier to hear. “The benefits of Bluetooth hearing aids go beyond just being able to answer phone calls easier,” Ability Hearing and Balance audiologist Nick Modrovich said. “You can also install a remote control app

which allows you to adjust the volume of your hearing aids through your smart phone, which really helps those clients who can’t always find the buttons at the back of the hearing aids. “Another lovely feature for Bluetooth hearing aids is the ability to stream music, and watch YouTube or Netflix video on your smart phones.” Pensioners can access

Bluetooth hearing aids fully subsidized by the Commonwealth Hearing Services Program eligibility and conditions apply. For privately funded clients, Bluetooth hearing aids start at $1800 per pair and are compatible with Apple and some Android devices. Contact Ability Hearing and Balance on 1300 327 776 to find out more.

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Tasmanian-made ugg boots PROUD to be the first and only manufacturers of ugg boots and slippers in Tasmania, husband-and-wife team Brett and Christine Kinnear hand-make all their Nicky River brand footwear, plus a range of sheepskin and leather accessories and gifts, from their rural workshop in the beautiful Huon Valley. Brett and Christine made a tree-change from Western Australia in 2013 and found their corner of paradise, building a house on 28 acres in Nicholls Rivulet.

They began selling Australian-made ugg boots and slippers at Salamanca Market in 2013, and wanted to stock a local Tasmanian product. But when they couldn’t find anyone in Tasmania who made sheepskin boots and slippers, the couple decided to do it themselves. They set up a workshop on their property and in June 2019 set about making their own high-quality yet affordable boots. Nicky River Uggs

has grown a lot since then, and now make a full range of ugg boots, slippers and scuffs for men, women, children and babies. Made from doublefaced A-Grade Australian sheepskins to ensure durability while feeling soft and luxurious, Nicky River Uggs are comfy, warm and Tasmanian! Hot water bottle covers, stubbie holders and patchwork rugs are proving to be popular gifts; while their sheepskin innersoles are great for rejuvenating

ageing ugg boots and terrific in hiking boots. When Salamanca Market closed in 2020 because of the COVID pandemic, Christine and Brett opened their workshop to customers, who could now be fitted and purchase their new footwear direct from the maker. This proved so popular with customers that workshop direct sales are still available three days a week. Visitors to the workshop can chat with Brett and Christine, watch the boot-making

process in action and meet Molly the dog, Forest the alpaca and the rest of the family’s animal friends. Over summer, Brett and Christine have been busy building up their stock of boots and slippers ready for the Tasmanian winter months. Christine also

developed a website so customers can buy online. Just visit www. nickyriveruggs.com.au to view the full range of styles, sizes and colours. You can also follow Nicky River Uggs on Facebook. Nicky River Uggs offers a flat rate of postage per parcel within Australia,

whether it be one, two or three pairs. Nicky River products are exclusively available from site 206 at Salamanca Market every Saturday; direct from the workshop at 935 Nicholls Rivulet Road (Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm); and www.nickyriveruggs. com.au

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Brett and Christine Kinnear at their Salamanca Market stall. Photo credit: Karen Brown

Is self-employment for you? Turn your idea, product, or service into a business HAVE you got an idea for a small business, but not sure what to do next? You’re not alone. Business South’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, an Australian Governmentfunded initiative, can help make your small business idea a reality by offering free, practical and confidential guidance and support to potential business owners in the greater Hobart area and southeast Tasmania.

The program offers one on-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 runs monthly workshops and information sessions and can refer potential start-ups to other services for further training, mentoring and possible funding.

“When you’re playing with the idea of starting a business, it can be really overwhelming if you go online and search for support,” Entrepreneurship Facilitator Sharon Harvey 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, remembering our

services are completely free.” This March, the Entrepreneurship Facilitator program is offering three free online workshops:

Healthy business and workplace check up

Early detection and being proactive are key to better performance outcomes and overall good mental health for business owners and their employees. Join nutritional therapist Jill Cooper and Lifeline Tasmania program manager James Ryan as they discuss topics including the best food choices for productivity; work-life balance; how to ask

“are you OK”; how to spot the signs of mental fatigue; how to ask for help; and resources available to help you through the process.

What you need to know when getting started in small business

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 things to consider before you start out; how to assess your business idea; the basics of planning and marketing; and how to best set yourself up for success.

Working from home – how to stay productive and

connected in the home office

Join Sharon from Business South as she walks you through ten work-from-home tips to stay “on point” but mentally and physically active. For more information or to book your FREE place in the program, go to www.businesssouth. org.au or email sharon@ businesssouth.org.au

Start your business journey

Have you got an idea for a business? Where to from here? There’s free assistance to support you on your journey through the maze to self-employment. An Australian Government Initiative. 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, from registering a business name and ABN to marketing guidance and on-going general support. We offer one-on-one mentoring, referral into other relevant support programs and services, as well as monthly free workshops and information sessions. In March 2022 we have some great topics on offer for you to book in for (FREE and online). • What you need to know when getting started in small business • Working from home and staying connected • Healthy business and workplace check-up.

Entrepreneurship Facilitator Sharon Harvey

Bookings are essential. Full details and to book are on our website www.businesssouth.org.au (upcoming events) or contact Sharon, Entrepreneurship Facilitator on her mobile, at 0455 372 023, or through her email, at sharon@businesssouth.org.au

A FINANCIAL MOMENT

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What happens to my pension if I win lotto? Hank Jongen

HI everyone, Margaret has written to me asking what would happen to her Age Pension if she won lotto. She asked about two different types of winnings: a lump sum, and a ‘set for life’ arrangement where you get a regular payment every month for an extended period of time (say 20 years). It’s good to separate the two, because the impact on your pension eligibility is different depending on the type of winnings. Let’s start with winning a one-off lump sum payment. For Services Australia purposes, if you receive a lump sum through winnings or gambling, it is not treated as income. However, it may still affect your rate of pension, depending on what you do with it. For example, if your winnings mean you now have more than

a million dollars in the bank, then your new bank balance combined with your other assets would almost certainly push you over the asset limit and your pension would cease. If you won $15,000, the increase to your total assets would be smaller and it may not affect your pension rate at all. What you do with the winnings also has a bearing on how they could affect your pension. For example, if the $15,000 was used to clear a credit card debt or pay down the mortgage on your principal home, then it would cease to be an assessable asset the moment it was put on your card or mortgage. If the funds stay in your bank account, or you move them to another investment, then it would be added to your existing financial assets and deemed. If you buy a new car, the car will be assessed as an asset.

The other type of winnings, known as ‘set for life’, is where you get a regular amount for a set period of time (like $20,000 a month for 20 years). Services Australia treats these types of periodic payments as income. The income amount is assessed each time it is paid for the duration of the winnings. It’s important to remember that if you do receive winnings, either as a lump sum or periodic payments, you need to let Services Australia know. You can tell us about your changes online, using your Centrelink account through myGov or on your Express Plus Centrelink app. You can also call us on 132 300 and talk to a Financial Information Service officer. Thanks for the question Margaret and good luck to you! See you next month. Hank.

If you are aged 67 and want to make voluntary member contributions to your super, you must currently meet the work test criteria (or work test exemption). The work test requires you to be gainfully employed for a minimum of 40 hours over a consecutive 30-day period during a financial year. The Bill seeks to abolish the work test for individuals aged between 67 and 74 for nonconcessional contributions and salary sacrifice contributions from 1 July 2022. If approved, this will also extend to government cocontributions and receiving spousal contributions. Unfortunately, at this stage the Bill does not intend to remove the work test for personal contributions which you can claim a tax deduction (Personal Deductible Contributions).

Extending the bring forward rule to under age 75

Proposed super changes for 2022 present opportunities Damian Gibson, Partner, Elevate Wealth* AS part of the 2021–22 Federal Budget, the Government announced some promising changes to superannuation rules. The Government has introduced the ‘Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Superannuation for Australians and Helping Australian Businesses Invest) Bill 2021’, which sets out the proposed changes. One of the main intentions of the Bill is to make it easier for older Australians to contribute to their superannuation. From the view of a financial adviser, the proposed changes are welcomed and present a raft of superannuation opportunities for individuals. Here we will discuss a few of the proposed changes.

Removal of the work test

Currently, a member of a super fund under the age of 67 can ‘bring forward’ two years of non-concessional contributions and make a total contribution of $330,000 into their super fund (subject to their total super balance). The Bill is seeking to extend this age so the bring forward rule can be used for members who are 74 or younger at the start of the financial year from 1 July 2022. For those members turning 75 in the financial year, they have until the 28th day of the month after their birthday to employ the bring forward rule.

Reducing the downsizer contribution age

Currently, individuals selling their primary residence may be eligible to make a downsizer contribution to super of

up to $300,000. To make a downsizer super contribution you must satisfy several conditions, one of which requires you to be aged 65 or over at the time of making the contribution. The Bill seeks to lower the downsizer contribution age from 65 to 60 from 1 July 2022. It is important to note that all other existing conditions still need to be satisfied prior to making a downsizer contribution.

Getting more into super

Assuming the bring forward rule age is extended and the downsizer rule age is reduced, individuals will have significant opportunities to make large lump sum contributions into their super funds. An individual aged between 60 and 74 would have the ability to contribute up to $630,000 to their super, and a couple would have the ability to contribute

$1,260,000. This assumes legislation is passed and all other conditions are satisfied. Superannuation legislation is forever changing and can be hard to keep up with. As always there is

devil in the detail and conditions that will still need to be met if the changes become law. If you think these proposed changes may benefit your situation, talk to a financial adviser today and get on the

front foot. *Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information.

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Community News Pet Talk Ten Lives

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Lovely Boy! Sam’s an independent boy who is ready to find his furever home. Sam may be shy at first but he has a bold personality and loves to play. He is particularly affectionate in the evenings and will come up to demand pats and scratches. Sam will sit with you and watch TV but doesn’t like to be held. Sam is learning the difference between soft paws and claws. He tends to accidentally scratch when over stimulated and will need love and patience in this area. His ideal home is one where he can be the only fur child as he does not get along with other pets. Head bumps and winding around your legs are his ways of saying he loves you.

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IT’S past close at the Centre, and as I walk through the adoption rooms I see most of the kitties are snoozing. It’s been another busy day for the cats. Tired from playing with all the visitors, they lounge on their cat trees or curl up in their blankets. The lucky ones today got to go home with their new families. They will get to explore their new houses and hunt out the locations of all the prime napping spots. As I look around at the remaining cats I know their time will come soon. There’s a beautiful shorthair tortoise shell with wide green eyes, there’s a smoke and white boy with

magnificent whiskers, and a bunch of tabby kittens that I know won’t be sticking around for long. But there’s one cat I do worry about. Since April 2021, many of the staff here at Ten Lives have gotten to know a sleek young cat by the name of Sam. He came to the Centre as a stray from the Huon Valley and was very frightened when the vets completed their initial examination. Sam found himself in and out of foster care as he wasn’t coping when he was placed in the adoption rooms. With the support of various foster carers he slowly became more trusting

and his loving side shone through. Instead of spending all his time hiding under a chair he would sleep on the bed, or even a lap. But there was a problem with Sam. It seems that he doesn’t know when to retract his claws, and at times accidentally scratches his humans during play. Not because he is aggressive or lashing out, but because he just doesn’t know he should retract them. A few months ago, Sam returned to the Centre from foster care once more. Instead of being placed in the adoption rooms he became the new office cat. The place of

‘Office Cat’ is reserved for cats that struggle with the adoption room environment and generally don’t get along with other cats but are still available for adoption. We affectionately call them our problem cats – but deep down we know they just need some love and patience. So, Sam made himself at home in manager Noel’s office and began the wait for his furever humans. That was months and months ago and he hasn’t been adopted yet. Sam is a difficult case in that he is not suitable for homes with other cats, small children, or anyone who doesn’t have the

patience to guide him through his claw issue. This is compounded by the fact that he is not getting the exposure other cats receive in the adoption rooms. Sam is an adorable cat with a lot of love to give, he just needs someone who can provide that positive reinforcement during playtimes so he can overcome his problem. Most of all, he will be a wonderful companion. Sam has been in care here at Ten Lives for nearly 10 months. One day soon the right person will come in and adopt him, but until then I’m left wondering, ‘where on earth are they?’

RESEARCHERS at the University of Tasmania have designed and deployed an innovative network of camera traps across the state to monitor our threatened wildlife and track invasive species including feral cats. Cats are an enormous environmental problem in Australia, estimated to kill more than three billion animals per year. Monitoring cat populations is key to reducing their impact, however most methods such as spotlight surveys and track counts are ineffective in forested areas. To help address this, a team of wildlife ecologists led by Dr Jessie Buettel alongside Professor Barry Brook have developed

a new way to track feral cats, using an extensive network of camera traps. Dr Buettel said it was one of the largest networks of its kind in the world, with more than 1,300 unique camera sites and 600 active camera traps deployed across Tasmania. “So far we have amassed three-quarters of a million unique images of animals across 150 species, including more than 50,000 images of Tasmanian devils,” she said. To handle such a large database of images, Dr Buettel and Professor Brook, in collaboration with Dr Zach Aandahl, are developing an animal detection and classification tool capable of identifying wildlife species with more

than 99 per cent accuracy. “Our aim is to design a permanent wildlife monitoring system that automatically captures, assesses and classifies all the different species found in our forests, woodlands and grasslands,” Dr Buettel said. “This allows us to find out where our species are, how they select their habitat, and how they respond to changes to these habitats caused by natural disturbances like fire and human impacts like land clearing, forestry activity and tourism.” A camera trap works by taking an image when it senses the movement and heat from an animal in its field of view. Animals captured in images are detected using Microsoft’s AI Earth open-

source MegaDetector, before a deep-learning computer-vision algorithm identifies the animal. The tool has currently been trained to identify 31 of Tasmania’s more common species, including herbivores like wallabies and possums, large carnivores such as feral cats and Tasmanian devils, and smaller creatures like bandicoots, native rodents and ground birds. “The challenge now is to improve the ability of our tool to classify some of our more rare and cryptic species that are not captured as often on our cameras,” Dr Buettel said. PhD student Alexandra Paton is using the new information to tackle one of Tasmania’s biggest environmental threats, monitoring feral cat

populations and working to improve how we track and measure their abundance. “We know that feral cats are abundant in Tasmania – our camera traps have captured them in areas as remote as the south-west coastline,” Ms Paton said. “I will use these data to estimate feral cat densities in different parts of the state, giving us our first real idea of how many cats are in Tasmania and where they are. “This will allow for better targeted feral cat control and prioritisation. The camera-trap network will be expanding further this year, with 400 more cameras set to be deployed in remote areas of Tasmania that have never been surveyed previously.

Camera network keeps close eye on Tassie wildlife

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Community News

Community Calendar

ALL ABOUT FITNESS Your greatest wealth is your health. Understand more about “looking after yourself” by attending the monthly informal get-togethers presented by All About Fitness. The next session, to be held at the Montrose Bay Yacht Club from 11.30am on Thursday 31 March, will feature well-known local fitness identity Rick Cazaly speaking about the different health benefits of physical exercise. Be inspired and informed by Rick, who has motivated thousands of Tasmanians towards better health and fitness. Entry is by gold coin donation (and includes a cuppa). Please book early as seating is limited. To enquire, email paul@ allaboutfitness.net.au or phone 0417 836 988. 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.

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 Ellerslie 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.

CLAREMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Claremont Community Library’s last opening day for the year will be on Saturday December 18. The library will then close for the Christmas/New Year break and re-open on Tuesday 18 January 2022. The Claremont Community Library is located at the Claremont Memorial Hall on the corner of Main Road and Bilton Street, Claremont, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11am to 1pm. For more information, phone 0422 939 024. CLAREMONT GARDEN CLUB Meets third Monday of each month at the Lady Clark Recreation Hall at Waldron Street, Claremont (first turn on the left off

Box Hill Road). Meetings begin at 7pm with trade table of plants, guest speakers and supper. Organised monthly activities, new members welcome. Phone 0417 387 781. 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 secretary on 6118 2376.

DANCING Looking for dance partner, female needed aged 35-45 for lessons and socials in Ballroom, Salsa and Tango. For more information, phone 0412 699 748.

FITNESS All About Fitness is hosting monthly informal get togethers to help the community be better informed on current issues regarding health. The next session will be on Thursday 24 February at the Montrose Bay Yacht Club from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Presenter will be Chando Steiner who has more than 25 years experience as an Osteopath. Cost is a gold coin donation, with a cuppa supplied. For more information or to book, email paul@allaboutfitness.net.au or phone 0417 836 988.

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. 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

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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. GLENORCHY STAMP CLUB Meets first Tuesday of each month (excluding January) at 6:30pm at the Glenorchy Library meeting rooms, 4 Terry Street. Established in 1965, this club gives an opportunity to discuss, swap, buy and sell stamps. For more information, phone Frank Catania on 0488 439 498. GOLDEN YEARS CLUB The Golden Years Club is located at 314 Main Road Glenorchy and offers a number of activities. Monday: Bingo from 12:30pm to 3pm. Tuesday: Exercises from 10am to 12pm, lunch from 12pm to 1pm, and bowls from 1pm to 3pm. Wednesday: Shoot and shuffle from 10am to 12pm. Friday: 500 cards from 10am to 12pm, and crib from 1pm to 3pm.

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 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.

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.

LIBRARIES TASMANIA The Glenorchy Library in Terry Street runs a range of community programs throughout the year, including: Rock & Rhyme. A free 30-minute lap-sit session ideal for babies up to 2 years of age featuring lots of fun songs, action rhymes and stories. Wednesdays at 10.30am or Thursdays at 10am. Story Time. A free 30-minute session which includes stories, rhymes, and action songs. Sessions are aimed at preschoolers aged 2-5 years. Tuesdays at 10am. Coffee, Cake & Computers. Build your confidence and digital skills by joining our weekly class for adults. Each week we explore a different topic. Mondays at 9.30am. Email glenorchy.library@

education.tas.gov.au or phone 6165 5493 for more information. LINE DANCING Join Boots and All Line Dancing (a Bucaan Community House program) every Thursday at Tolosa Hall (148 Tolosa Street, Glenorchy). Beginner 9:30-10:25am ($3), Beginner 10:35-11:30am ($3), Improver 11:30am-noon ($2). First-time dancers are welcome at any Beginner class but please phone to confirm there are no changes because of COVID. Our emphasis is on having fun. For more information, phone Laura on 0448 007 751. LIONS CLUB OF GLENORCHY The Glenorchy Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 637 Main Road, Berridale at 6.45pm. New members and visitors welcome. For more information, phone Jenny on 0417 311 779.

MOCO DRAGON BOAT CLUB MoCo (Montrose Community) Club is located at Montrose Bay. Free come and try sessions are available with qualified coaches and all equipment is supplied. Come and learn a new sport and get fit at the same time. Everyone over 12 years of age is welcome. For more information, phone Mark Dwyer on 0418 138 805. 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.

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.

PETANQUE CLUB CLAREMONT Held at the Cadbury Recreation Grounds every Wednesday at 12:30pm. Come along and give it a try. For more information, phone 0418 582 308.

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.

U3A GLENORCHY Learning for pleasure. At the Australian/ German Club, 30 Bowden Street, Glenorchy. For more information, phone 6249 2384 or email u3aglenorchy@gmail. com.

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Better for you beverages bottle. And of course, I use the best filtered water from here in Tasmania. The recipes make them suitable for people following a vegan or keto diet, for diabetics or for anyone who wants a refreshing and healthy drink without the sugar and calories found in so many other beverages.

BETTER for you beverages are evolving at a rapid rate - as is the quality of ingredients that go into them and the benefits they provide. We spoke with Caroline Chang, the founder of Caroline’s all-natural Apple Cider Vinegar drinks to learn more about her new range of sparkling beverages made here in Tasmania.

Which flavours are the most popular?

What is Apple Cider Vinegar and why is it good for us?

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WHAT are the benefits of hiking with poles? This is a regular question I get, and something quite topical amongst hikers generally. While adequate levels of fitness are always preferred before you set off on a hiking adventure, I also have sympathy for those tackling a trail a little longer or harder than expected, or when there is an unexpected tweak of a knee, hip or ankle. Personally, I am a fan of hiking poles, particularly from a balance and stability point of view. But I had never even considered using poles until I started training for high-altitude hikes. Once you start putting your hand up for extended multi-day hikes to outof-the-way places, I feel hiking with poles is very advantageous even for the experienced and fit hiker. Here are my top three tips for hiking with poles:

How to set up hiking poles

Hiking poles should be set to hip height, so the elbow angle is not less than 90 degrees. This avoids unnecessary strain on the shoulders. On an accent, you may like them a little shorter. You can lengthen them on descent so you are not leaning over too much, as this can place strain on your back - particularly if you pack is heavy.

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Keep the elbows tucked in and don’t overreach – think of using

your hiking poles more to keep you balanced rather than hauling you up a hill, as this can place strain on the shoulders. You can swing your poles opposite arm to foot, particularly on the flat. You can use both simultaneously – find a rhythm and method that suits your body (don’t overthink it). Climbing stairs – both hiking poles go up first, then step. Descending stairs – place both poles down first (remembering no to over-reach) and step down to meet the pole with your feet. The benefits of using hiking poles are around managing your balance and fatigue levels. I’ve seen many hikers overextend their capabilities and start to trip and stumble more frequently. However, once they try hiking poles, they feel a little steadier and sure-footed. Don’t misunderstand me and think that use of hiking poles means you do not have to be fit for the hike, but they are a valuable addition to hiking and can assist you if your balance and stability puts you at risk of falling.

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A new chapter in the history of St Mary’s College ST Mary’s College has an exciting year ahead, with new Principal Damian Messer and Deputy Principal Caroline Wilson-Haffenden leading the College in 2022. Both leaders are wellknown and loved in the Tasmanian Catholic school community, bringing a wealth of experience to the College. Mr Messer will be best known for his leadership at ‘brother school’ St Virgil’s College, where he was Principal from 2010-2021 and Deputy Principal from 20062009. He has a strong track record in leading positive curriculum change, in teaching and learning, and in innovation, which positions him well to steer the College into its next phase. Mr Messer said that he has always had a strong connection to the College on a number of levels. “I’ve been an invested member of the St Mary’s community for a long time now,” he said.

“My daughter and son attended St Mary’s, my wife is an alumna of the College and so is my mother-in-law. “It’s a huge part of my family, and now it’s time for me to play a new role in the College’s 153-yearold story and be a part of something special.” Mr Messer said the College’s K-12 model was one of its greatest strengths, providing a seamless education and the opportunity to forge strong relationships with students and their families. “Over the course of 14 years, staff really get to know students, which helps them discover who they are, what their passion is and where they want to go once they graduate from year 12,” he said. “It is our responsibility to offer a diverse range of subjects and co-curricular opportunities and tailor the curriculum to ensure that each student is equipped for the career that they choose.” The new Deputy Principal, Mrs WilsonHaffenden, said this

was an exciting time to be in leadership at the college, with the first all-girls kindergarten class enrolled in 2021 and new flexible kindergarten options. “While changing to girls-only in early years education is new for St Mary’s, the College has been leading the way in girls’ education for 153 years, having girls-only education from years 3-12 on the one central campus,” she said. “As part of Project 23, St Mary’s College will be completely girls-only by 2024.” Mrs Wilson-Haffenden said the College’s flexible kindergarten program was developed to support working families currently utilising childcare options alongside kindergarten. “Kinders have three compulsory ‘core’ days, but families now have the option of requesting four or even five days per week,” she said. Families don’t have to wait until kindergarten to be part of the SMC community, with the College now offering

milangkani - a free early years program open to all children aged between birth and five years. Sessions are held on Mondays (term-time only) and focus on empowering families to support their child’s development and learning. The sessions are led by early-childhood teacher and program coordinator Meg Kitchen, who has more than 20 years of teaching experience. milangkani is currently taking a brief break because of the current Covid-19 pandemic, but will commence again shortly. The College’s upcoming Kinder Open Morning on Wednesday 9 March and K-12 Open Day on Thursday 24 March are great opportunities for families to take a closer look at what St Mary’s has to offer. Bookings are essential. To book a tour of the College or for more information, contact enrolment officer Nicole Wighton on (03) 6108 2560 or enrol@smc.tas. edu.au

Above: Design in Wood is one of the many elective subjects on offer at St Mary’s College Below: Bush Kinder is a favourite activity for our kindergarten students

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Sacred Heart Kindergarten: A life-long love of learning begins here INSPIRE your child’s life-long love of learning in Kindergarten at Sacred Heart College. Fostering a sense of wonder for our learners is our primary objective. Sacred Heart has recently refurbished its Kindergarten classrooms, creating a place where children’s creativity is boundless. Kindergarten teacher Emma Wisby said fresh paint colours, new flooring and beautiful furniture bring the College’s philosophy and heritage to the fore. “We really thought about the role of the environment in the classroom, and how we could combine functionality with aesthetics to create a space where both children and adults feel a sense of calm, belonging and safety,” Ms Wisby said. Inspiration for the upgrades was taken from a range of areas, including biophilic design concepts, hygge - the Danish concept of cosiness and pleasure - and the Reggio Emilia pedagogy, which

focuses on encouraging children to have control over their own learning and development as an individual. “We then came up with a design that incorporated a natural pallet, with lots of natural light, openended resources and spaces to allow for flexible learning to cater for the needs of our students,” Ms Wisby said. Ms. Wisby said staff had already seen how the students had embraced their new surroundings and had settled quickly to learning. “Students are calmer and using the classroom with greater intent and purpose,” she said. “They aren’t overwhelmed by bright colours and cluttered walls which divert their attention. They have a sense of cosiness and comfort, which is beneficial and supports their learning.” Sacred Heart believes in fostering strong partnerships with families and the wider community. When learning happens beyond the classroom these

Sacred Heart kindergarten students enjoy doing art in their new classroom

important people are invited to join us to share the learning journey. Ms. Wisby said it was important to acknowledge the continuing impact of COVID in the lives of our students, their families and in the school environment.

New Principal for Hilliard THE Hilliard Christian School welcomes a new Principal in 2022, with Mrs Elizabeth Chaplin moving to Hilliard from Queensland. Elizabeth has a long career in leadership in independent schools and joins the Hilliard community from Cannon Hill Angllican College in Brisbane, where she was Director of Primary. She is looking forward to leading the school through an exciting time of renewal and growth. With school improvement high on the agenda, the theme

for 2022 is ‘Reflect, Reimagine, Renew’. The construction of a modern, flexible Primary block is well underway, and students can expect to move into this brand new, flexible, modern teaching and learning facility later in the year. With panoramic views of the Derwent River from each classroom, the students and staff can look forward to working, learning and growing in beautiful surroundings. The occupation of the new Primary building will spark the commencement of

further construction of new facilities, as well as the renovation and repurposing of existing buildings to create a new kindergarten and state-of-the-art science laboratories for the secondary school. As the school continues to grow in numbers, Hilliard’s vibrant multicultural community offers a richness and diversity that authentically reflects the city in which we live. This school community is on the move and can look forward to an exciting future unfolding.

“We are so conscious of the impact that COVID has had on our children, not just in Kinder but in Early Years classes as well,” she said. “We plan for conversations and discussions with the students around their thoughts and feelings;

plan for plenty of emotional learning opportunities; and allow time and space for children to work through their thoughts and ideas about COVID through play.” Stage Two refurbishments of the Kinder facilities are

about to begin, including renovating a semienclosed deck into a space where children can take a break and immerse themselves in sensory activities. “Having beautiful environments where students and teachers work and play is crucial

to the way we think, feel and act,” Ms. Wisby said. Enrolments for Sacred Heart Kindergarten 2023 are due by May 11, 2022. Prospective families can go to www.shc.tas. edu.au or phone the College on 62794090 for more information.

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Discover what’s on offer at St Michael’s Collegiate

STUDENTS at St Michael’s Collegiate have started 2022 with energy and excitement despite the added challenge that COVID-19 has meant for the start of the school year. “2022 brings a range of exciting new enhancements across all three campuses and the best thing about these changes is that they have been driven and shaped by input from our students and staff,” Principal Dr Adam Forsyth said. “A new nature-based playground has been established, and our vegetable garden is

providing a bountiful harvest as well as a beautiful outdoor classroom at our Junior School campus in South Hobart. “Our library on the senior campus has been reimaged to promote digital, information and other emerging literacies, and we are rolling out our Innovative Futures Hub for the Senior School as part of our commitment to innovation and flexible approaches to learning. “By providing flexible and technology-rich learning spaces, our students and teachers can easily navigate their way through any disruptions

that may come our way from COVID-19, whilst still maintaining strong connections with each other. “This approach, together with our Teaching and Learning Framework which has a strong focus on collaboration, creativity and critical thinking, provides unique opportunities for our students to become confident, capable, and creative individuals. “Through this approach, we are building on a strong history of providing the foundation for our students to go out into the world ready for a life

of learning, leadership and service.” On Saturday 2 April, Collegiate will throw open its doors and invite visitors to come along to its inaugural Discovery Day. The Collegiate Discovery Day will be held in the Innovative Futures Lab (the IF Lab) on the Senior School campus and will provide visitors with opportunities to view facilities, interact with technology and participate in workshops. “In the IF Lab we create extraordinary learning experiences that ignite curiosity, upend perceptions,

inspire investigations, and promote collaboration,” Dr Forsyth said. “I invite you to come and see for yourself the blend of people, place, tradition and innovation that makes Collegiate such a special place.” Visitors, in particular children, will have the chance to let their curiosity roam free through exhibits and activities across all three levels of the IF Lab. Discovery Day activities will include digital fabrication, scientific demonstrations, and tinkering activities. Food stalls and refreshments will also be

available. Discovery Day is on Saturday 2 April on the Senior School campus, followed by an Open Day on Tuesday 5 April

across all three campuses. Visit http://collegiate. tas.edu.au/ for more information and a virtual tour.

Young St Michael’s Collegiate students tend to the garden

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GYC’s award-winning students GUILDFORD Young College recently celebrated two members of the College community receiving Young Citizen of the Year Awards. Recent graduate Eli Morrison (Class of 2021) received the award from the Glenorchy City Council, and current Year 11 student Kendylle Byers was recognised by the Southern Midlands Council. Young Citizen of the Year Awards recognise and acknowledge the efforts of young people who continually give back to their community in a variety of ways. Winning the awards is an amazing achievement for Eli and Kendylle, as the field of candidates was of a very high standard. Both Eli and Kendylle contributed strongly to their municipalities over the past year. At GYC, Eli was heavily involved in the College’s community outreach efforts including being a member of the Just Act Committee,

raising awareness for Type 1 Diabetes, and attending St Vincent de Paul Society events. He also served as a Student Leader and is remembered at the school for being positive and caring to those around him. Kendylle is a new student to GYC and has already proven to be a fantastic member of the College community. She consistently gives back through volunteering and participating in several sporting teams and clubs. She is now working to obtain the Gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, after already completing both the Bronze and Silver levels. Students at GYC are encouraged to join a variety of clubs and committees in the areas of Sport, Creative Arts, Community Service and Academia, in order to provide each student with a broader experience of College and community life. “At GYC we encourage

students to be inspired by our Catholic Christian values to give back to the community and serve others in need,” Principal Craig Deayton said. “Our young adult students provide service leadership through community-based

Above and below: Glenorchy Primary School students take part in the 24 Carrot program

More Tassie schools put 24 Carrots on the menu Eli Morrison delivering a speech to GYC students in 2021 about Type 1 Diabetes awareness

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projects, partnerships and initiatives. “Both Eli and Kendylle have shown the passion our students have for giving back to the community and we are extremely proud of them on being commended for their ongoing efforts.”

NINE new Tasmanian schools – including Glenorchy’s Montrose Bay High - have joined the growing 24 Carrot program for the 2022 school year, with 24 schools and communities across the state now involved. Established in Hobart’s northern suburbs in 2014 with a mission to bring health, food and nutrition to Tasmanian children, the 24 Carrot Garden project teaches students how to grow, harvest, prepare and share healthy produce. Designed to complement the existing curriculum, the program brings together science, entrepreneurship, culinary and creative arts, architecture, agriculture and sustainability, all in an inspiring environment. New architecturally designed kitchen gardens at Montrose Bay High, Brighton’s Jordan River Senior School, Bayview Secondary College in Clarence, and Kingston High School

will extend the project to older children for the first time, giving them opportunities to continue to develop vital skills that go well beyond the classroom. The program has also now expanded to the state’s north and northwest, with five primary schools - Ravenswood Heights and East Tamar (Launceston); Montello and Romaine Park (Burnie) and East Devonport – joining this year. 24 Carrot Gardens founder Kirsha Kaechele said kitchen gardens provide children with essential skills for health and wellbeing. “Placing them directly in the schools and communities where children are means they can access healthy food and engage in hands-on learning in an uplifting environment,” she said. “Scaling 24 Carrot out across the state and up into high schools enables more Tasmanian children to reach their

full potential. “We envision that eventually every school will have a learning garden, and that Tasmania will see a complete shift away from the health and obesity crisis it faces today, towards a healthy and positive future. “Our state is proud of its strong foodie culture, and so much of our economy is centred upon it. “We want to see all Tasmanians benefit and contribute to this, and this will not happen without investing in children in the neighbourhoods where it matters most.” The nine new schools have been able to join the 24 Carrot Gardens program thanks to a major grant from the Tasmanian Department of Education, and the continuing generosity of private donors. To find out more about the program, go to www.24carrot.mona. net.au

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Dance is just one of the many Performing Arts subjects offered at Claremont College

Step into your future with Claremont College Academic Pathways Program (CCAP)

Above: Students are able to access tutorial sessions Below: Dr Jo Ingram discussing university pathways with a student in the uniHUB

AT Claremont College, a one-of-a-kind university experience aims to propel students into further study and bright futures. Claremont College Academic Pathways, or CCAP Program, is designed to nurture future university students into their chosen careers. CCAP Program experiences – such as social gatherings and community excursions – aim to build relationship networks, while study

skills sessions, guest speakers and a tutorial program help students develop the abilities needed for university study and to expand their future horizons.

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Claremont College’s uniHUB allows students studying at Claremont College to drop in for advice about degrees and pathways to university, and to gain study support. Helping students to map out future pathways, the uniHUB hosts visiting guest speakers, arranges on-campus

university experiences, and assists with applications, scholarship and accommodation information. Dr Jo Ingram, the uniHUB coordinator, has extensive experience that has proved invaluable to students transitioning from college to university study, and in assisting young people on their learning journey.

Vocational Education and Training

Claremont College offers thirteen nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training

(VET) qualifications, with skills that are transferable across the country and into many varied careers. At Claremont, all VET teachers are industrytrained and hold vocational qualifications linked to their area of expertise, so students will get a feel for what it is like to work within their chosen field. Claremont College students are offered state-of-the-art facilities to complete their VET course, including dedicated workshops, salons, and classrooms with industry-standard equipment.

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Magpies set to swoop on upcoming season AFTER a busy summer off the field, the Glenorchy District Football Club is set to swoop on season 2022. In the off-season the Magpies were thrilled to welcome former Premiership coach Aaron Cornelius back to the nest. The club’s on-field prospects are looking promising, with the signing of Will Brohm from Ocean Grove in Victoria and Blake Waight from University Football Club, and the continued contributions of two-time Best and Fairest winner Ben Kamaric. The women’s team is also well into pre-season training as it looks to repeat its success in

2021, when it won both the SFL and State Women’s Premierships. A number of other players, coaches, volunteers and supporters have also been welcomed to the club, along with a new sponsor - international physiotherapy group Kieser. GDFC president John McCann said 2022 was an exciting year on and off the field for the club, with many young and emerging Magpies likely to get their opportunity in both men’s and women’s football. “The club has regular involvement in many lives,” he said, “including families associated with football, community outreach, bingo, and

many other sporting clubs from a range of codes and community groups and partners that use our new facilities at KGV. “It is important that more of our large supporter base become members in 2022 to enjoy the benefits of the club, while helping the club to invest in a healthy future for our children and youth.” Member for Elwick and Magpies supporter Josh Willie said he was excited about the year ahead. “I’m most proud of the Glenorchy Football Club because of its positive culture and its strong involvement in the local community,” he said.

L-R: New recruit Will Brohm, Josh Willie MLC, Tom Cleary and club president John McCann

“Glenorchy is more than a footy club - it is part of the social fabric of the northern suburbs. “I’m sure with the

positive direction off the field, success will be reflected on the field in 2022 and I wish them all the best.” Club memberships

are available at KGV and from www. glenorchymagpies.org. au The 2022 State League fixture was

recently released, with teams to play every other team three times across 21 rounds, before a three-week, four-team finals series.

From left, Sorell footballer Jeremiah Perkins, RAW Beyond the Sidelines coordinator Darryn Perry, RAW chief executive officer Barb Walters, SFL president Russell Young and Sorell footballer Mark Johnson, at Sorell's Pembroke Park. Photo credit: Connor Munnings

Specky for mental health THE Southern Football League (SFL) has gone beyond the sidelines for mental health, partnering with Rural Alive and Well (RAW) to challenge and change the status quo culture of mental health and wellbeing in its clubs. Headed by former William Leitch medallist Darryn Perry and former Hawthorn player Shayne Stevenson, the Beyond the Sidelines program will be delivered across all SFL clubs this year. Developed by RAW over the past 12 months to meet an identified need in community

sporting clubs, the Beyond the Sidelines program will offer clubs ongoing practical help to build protective factors aimed at improving people’s mental health and wellbeing. All RAW programs are evidence-based and delivered within the Prevention First Framework model. RAW chief executive officer Barb Walters said sessions would be hands-on and would help reduce stigma around mental health and help those that were struggling. “Suicide is a public

issue that requires a coordinated and combined effort, and RAW is proud to be partnering with the SFL to deliver our secondary prevention and early intervention program Beyond the Sidelines in footy clubs across the league,” she said. “People are ready to start the conversation, but more than that, they’re ready to actually find ways of building those protection factors and getting their hands dirty and working out what to do.” Ms Walters said football

clubs were the heart and soul of most communities, and that the program would benefit everyone around the football club. “We also know that everyone needs to belong to somewhere and have that connection, and footy clubs are able to do that,” she said. “Whether you’re a volunteer, an administrator or a player, your welfare is really important. “RAW’s support goes beyond the sidelines. We have qualified staff who can provide individually tailored support to

individuals, to improve their mental health and wellbeing and to navigate the pathway to specialist support services. “RAW is there for long-term and can be contacted 24/7 by phoning 1800 RAW TAS.” With an increased focus in recent years on suicide awareness and reducing stigmas, the SFL is leading the way in ensuring that its clubs have the opportunity to build a strong club culture around mental health and wellbeing. “Mental health and player welfare are the

biggest issues facing our game and clubs need help to ensure they have the best practices available to help their players,” SFL president Russell Young said. “By partnering with RAW, we hope to be able to assist in this process. “The SFL is a strong community-focused football competition, and the RAW team will assist the SFL in delivering strategies to our players in trying times.” Sorell Football Club is one of the clubs that has got behind the initiative. Senior coach Fabian

Ackroyd said mental health and wellbeing were important issues to raise within clubs. “We look at football clubs as fundamentally playing footy, but there’s so much more than that,” he said. “There is a connection to families and footy and this particular program doesn’t just offer support for the footy players, but also offers it for the partners, parents, supporters, everyone that comes to the football club – it’s not just about the 22 guys playing on the ground.”

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Local powerlifter has record in her sights

Local powerlifter Jess McCallum at a recent competition

Finals spots up for grabs the bat and the ball, and he is expected to make his presence felt during the last few rounds. The Athletics have been putting together more consistent performances with Sam Morrison on the mound, but they may come to regret a recent loss to the Pirates. The Blue Jays have been hardest hit by the loss of players to injury and COVID restrictions, but can never be discounted. The first-year Pirates are making a late run for the finals, but will need to win their two remaining games against the Orioles and Athletics and also

‘body pump’ classes which involved weights,” she said. “I became fit and toned and someone at the gym suggested I might like to try powerlifting. I found I loved the buzz and it went from there.” As well as dealing with a COVID-related red meat shortage at her local supermarket, Jess must also manage Epilepsy, which presents challenges for all athletes especially those whose sport involves lifting dangerously heavy weights. “I have to be careful because having a seizure during training or competition can lead to serious injury,” she said. “If I were to have a seizure just before a competition, it

could literally ruin my chances, no matter how many months I might have trained.” Jess is aiming to attempt to break the world record at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Nationals 2022, to be held in Devonport in September. She recently travelled to Werribee for the ‘Raising the Dead’ Whiskey and Deadlifts event; and also plans to compete at ‘ProRaw’ in Melbourne in April and at the CAPO State Titles in Western Australia in May. But her ability to compete in these leadup competitions and train at the level needed to crack a world record will depend on her ability to raise money to cover her travel costs.

SEVENTEEN Tasmanian cricket clubs – including North Hobart and New Norfolk District - and indoor cricket centres have shared in more than $50,000 funding from round one of the 2021-22 Grassroots Cricket Fund. The GCF is a joint initiative between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association which will provide up to $30 million to grassroots cricket organisations across Australia. The grants can be used to purchase

equipment, fund the development of coaches and volunteers and attract new participants to the sport, helping ensure clubs and centres maintain their position as pillars of local communities. In total, 432 clubs and centres across the country successfully applied for grants and will share in $1.3 million in funding. A second round of grant applications opened on 14 February, allowing clubs and centres that did not receive a grant in the

first round to apply. The funding can be used to purchase products through GCF partners such the Community Heart Program, Flicx UK and Kookaburra. “We hope these grants will help clubs and indoor centres best provide a great and inclusive environment in which to play and enjoy our game,” Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja said. For more information and grant applications, go to grassrootscricketfund. com.au

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Paul McIntyre drives one to centre field, playing for White Sox A in a recent game against Nipaluna Pirates. Photo: David Searle

THE 2021-22 Hobart Baseball regular season is nearly over, with finals starting in the first week of March – but which teams will qualify for the playoffs is still up in the air. With two rounds to go in the Division One season, reigning premiers Banjos Orioles sit atop the ladder with 18 points, followed closely by the Visionary Carpentry Blue Jays (16 points), the Eastern Athletics (16 points) and the Pirates (14 points). Only the top three teams qualify for the finals. Orioles allrounder Jason Baurycza continues to dominate with both

A LOCAL female powerlifter has her sights set on smashing a world record this year, as she prepares for a series of big competitions on the mainland. Jess McCallum, of New Norfolk, currently holds the Australian deadlift record for women at a whopping 272.5kg. But she hopes to go to the next level this year and break the world record, which sits at 289kg – about the same weight as four full kegs of beer. The 41-year old is a relative newcomer to the sport of powerlifting, only starting seriously five years ago after a getfit campaign saw her lose an incredible 140kg. “I started going to the gym as often as I could and really enjoyed the

hope other results go their way. In Division Two, the undefeated White Sox A (28 points) lead from the Visionary Carpentry Grey Jays (24), White Sox B (20), Eastern Athletics (14), Pirates (13), Nipaluna Pirates (11), Banjos Orioles Orange (10) and Visionary Carpentry Blue Jays (18). The top five will play finals, with the first finals scheduled for 9-10 March. The second-placed Grey Jays appear to have the easiest run home, with games against Nipaluna and Orioles to come, so could still be in the running for the minor

premiership if White Sox A slip up. The Athletics enjoyed impressive late-season victories over the Grey Jays and White Sox B, but their recent loss to Nipaluna Pirates leaves them in a battle for fourth spot and home-ground advantage in the finals. Nipaulna Pirates are now an outside chance for the finals but have a tough game against the Grey Jays in the next round. If they lose, their finals aspirations will hinge on the result of the Pirates vs Orioles Orange game. Grand Finals are scheduled for Sunday 27 March.

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JACKS JUMP AT CANCER RESEARCH L-R Federal Group COO Nick Linnett, ovarian cancer survivor Dr Eloise Foo, UTAS Executive Dean Prof. Denise Fassett, S.H.E Foundation Chair Scott Harris, Liberal MP Madeline Ogilvie and JackJumpers CEO Simon Brookhouse

THE Tasmania JackJumpers’ home “nest” at MyState Bank Arena turned teal for the team’s blockbuster game against the Perth Wildcats on February 28, as the club raised funds and awareness for local gynaecological cancer foundation S.H.E. A range of fundraising and awareness activities took place in the leadup to and during the ‘Teal Game’ - part of the plan to ‘Turn Tassie Teal’ for February, which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Month. Several JackJumpers partners also got involved, with the University of Tasmania and Wrest Point lighting up their buildings in teal during the last week of February; and Metro Tasmanian donating $1 for every passenger who caught its free bus service to the Teal Game. S.H.E [Support, Hope, Education] raises awareness of the prevalence, detection and severity of gynaecological diseases.

The cause holds special significance to the JackJumpers organisation. Board member Scott Harris is Chair of the S.H.E. Foundation, following his wife Jo’s battle with Stage 4 Ovarian cancer. “There is such an apparent lack of understanding of gynaecological cancers that so many women in our lives are suffering with,” he said. “We are absolutely delighted that the JackJumpers are throwing their weight

behind awareness and fundraising efforts. “Our dream at S.H.E is to launch a purposebuilt cancer wellness centre in the centre of Hobart located directly in the hospital precinct. “This centre will provide a space for Tasmanian cancer sufferers and their families at a time when they need it most.” Jo Harris spoke to the JackJumpers playing and coaching group at a recent team practice, telling her moving story about her diagnosis,

treatment and the impact it has had on her family. More than 1500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year and shockingly, the five-year survival rate is just 48 per cent. “While our players will never experience these cancers themselves, it’s important that they’re educated about the staggering statistics and are equipped to support the females in their life,” JackJumpers

CEO Simon Brookhouse said. “We’re really proud to partner with S.H.E, a local organisation who are doing an incredible amount of work to support women with gynaecological cancers. “It’s important that we use the platform and engagement we have to help raise awareness for organisations like S.H.E to educate our community and raise funds to support those suffering.” The JackJumpe rs

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