Glenorchy Gazette November 2022

We’re

excited to announce the completion of our fresh new store.

You’ll find our friendly team and a large fresh food department offering everything from Australian fruit and veg to The Odd Bunch range.

We have a great, convenient range that is easy to shop. You’ll fall in love with our new deli, with cured meats sliced to order. We’ve got everything you need for the perfect platter, plus

a fantastic selection of Australian and imported cheeses.

Walk past our in-store bakery and explore the delicious range of bread, including crusty loaves, sliced white and wholemeal rolls. Our artisanstyle breads are divine and are made with Australian wheat flour.

There’s so much to see and try at your new Woolworths, we suggest heading over to the seafood counter. Seafood is a big part of our

fresh food offering and we’ve a range of great value, locally sourced favourites. We set impeccable standards for our suppliers, you can be assured that you’ll only ever find seafood of the highest quality.

Just a small taste of what you’ll discover at our fresh new Woolworths Northgate.

You’ll find us located in Northgate Shopping Centre, Main Road Glenorchy

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excited to announce our fresh new store Woolworths Northgate Opens 9am Friday 4th of November.

Our number one focus is freshness, so you’ll find a market full of delicious Australian fruit and veg,as well as food made fresh in store every day by our resident experts.

Being part of the local community is very important to us. If you’re a local business or group in the area, please feel free to use our community noticeboard for your next event or service messages.

We’ve also partnered with local organisations, Foodbank

and OzHarvest to help provide meals to people in need. Last year Woolworths helped OzHarvest provide over 2 million meals. And we’re looking forward to serving up more meals this year.

We understand life is busy in Northgate. To help we have a new Direct to boot service, where you can order online and pick up your order for free. One of our dedicated team members will even bring your shopping directly to your boot! Same day Pick up is available if you order before 1pm, or select a time to suit you.

See you soon !

From the farm to your table

Your new local fresh fruit and vegetable market is here, bringing you the best of the country.

it comes to fresh, it doesn’t get any fresher than this. We take great pride in partnering with Australian farmers to bring you fruit and veg – fresh, crisp and full of flavour.

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You might also notice that one of our sections has fruit and veg that looks a little bit di erent. We call this range The

Odd Bunch. It’s made up of fresh produce that looks di erent, but is just as beautiful on the inside, healthy and nutritious and represents great value. Not only does it save you money but it helps our farmers sell more too. There’s nothing odd about that.

Ask any of our friendly experts what’s in season, or if you’d like your heavy fruit or veg cut and wrapped to size, just ask!

To everyone in the Glenorchy community

Bec Thomas, Glenorchy Mayor

AT the time of writing voting is about to close in the 2022 Local Government elections, and at the time of reading you will most likely know who has been elected to represent you on Glenorchy City Council.

Last month I wrote about the turnaround achieved by the Council during the 2018-2022 term in getting back to surplus despite the impacts of COVID, in demonstrating stability and sound governance, and in re-focusing our resources and activities on what matters most to the people of Glenorchy.

Hopefully I remain at the table to continue to help write the future story of Glenorchy.

But either way, my greatest wish is that the ten people elected represent you with professionalism, pride and great respect for people and the position they are so privileged to hold.

This month I thought I’d take the opportunity to focus on just a few of the great things that have been happening in our community.

It was SO much fun to be part of the ‘flash mob’ at the Mental Health Week expo in the council forecourt. Whether we got the steps right or wrong, moving to the music and the sense of shared purpose and connection boosted our mental and physical health!

Thanks to Laura from Boots and All and to everyone who joined in. Thank you also to council staff for organising the expo and to everyone who participated –Glenorchy Lions, Glenorchy City Bowls Club, Headspace, Glenorchy Library (apologies to anyone I missed).

It was a great morning, and the sense of connection certainly lifted the spirits of people in and around our CBD. Keep an eye out on Council’s Facebook page for more opportunities to participate in ‘flash mob’-style line dancing!

The Fogarty Wine Group launched the Lowestoft brand label at the beautiful Lowestoft Estate vineyard homestead in Berriedale in October. Lowestoft has already won a swag of awards at a number of wine shows, and the Lowestoft 2020 Single Vineyard (Jacoben Vineyard) Pinot Noir

was one of just three wines awarded Top Gold and 95 points for its class at the recent Australian Pinot Noir Challenge 2022.

It was fabulous to visit Lowestoft Estate and meet the Western Australian-based Fogarty family and Lowestoft winemaker Liam McElhinney, who was recently awarded the 2022 Angelo Puglisi Grand Champion Wine of

Show fellowship at the Royal Queensland Wine Awards.

I was pleased to hear of their love of the historical homestead and the land and indeed of our broader City of Glenorchy.

Congratulations to Liam, the Lowestoft team and the Fogarty family. I’m proud to see a local vineyard putting Glenorchy on the map!

In talking to people in the community about my visit to Lowestoft, many are recalling encounters with ‘Mrs Cameron’ who once lived on the property. If you have any stories to share about the estate and/ or its residents of old please reach out, I’d love to hear them.

Congratulations also to Ben and Sam from Moonah-based Rebel at Heart Hair Boutique on being voted Tassie’s BEST hairdressers! Just like many others, I love their work and particularly their spirit in supporting other salons in what is typically a competitive environment.

“We need to be kind

to other hairdressers and salons. Be appreciative and respectful, we’re all here trying to do the best we can,” Ben says. They’re a great example, demonstrating that you can achieve success without cutting others down. On behalf of the people of Glenorchy, well done on your success guys!

Circling back to the start of my column, your words echo the ethos I want to see echoing through our Council and community for this next term.

I try to keep an eye out for great achievements in our community and I like to recognise them on behalf of the people of Glenorchy, so please do let me know if you or someone you know achieves something to be proud of so I can give a shout out.

Together, we can conquer the bad news and negativity that tends to dominate news and social media and be the change we want to see in the world.

FILMING of the new flagship ABC drama ‘Bay of Fires’ took place in Collinsvale last month, after 12 weeks of shooting on the state’s West Coast.

The largest production ever filmed in regional Tasmania, ‘Bay of Fires’ stars actress Marta Dusseldorp, who also cocreated and produced the eight-part series.

‘Bay of Fires’ has already proved to be a boon for Tasmania.

The production has provided more than 85 job opportunities for Tasmanian cast and crew, with an estimated spend of $7.5 million on local

goods and services.

Arts Minister Elise Archer visited the Collinsvale set and said it was exciting to see more film content being made in the state.

“Filming has been taking place all over Tasmania, including right here in Collinsvale, and on our stunning West Coast,” Ms Archer said.

“It was a real privilege to drop in and visit the cast and crew while they were here, following 12 weeks at various locations such as Queenstown, Strahan and Zeehan.”

Optimistic about the success of ‘Bay of Fires’ and the exposure it will

generate for Tasmania, Ms Archer noted that the Tasmanian Government had provided $1.5 million in financial support for the project, largely made possible by the extra $3 million provided to Screen Tasmania in the 2021-22 Budget response to COVID.

“Our Government’s ongoing commitment to Tasmanian screen production has enabled our growing local industry to build capacity,” she said.

“This has resulted in the strongest level of back-to-back production activity in the state’s history in the last year

with ‘Deadloch’, ‘Bay of Fires’ and other major television shows continuing to show interest in filming in Tasmania.

“I am really excited

about seeing ‘Bay of Fires’ premiering on ABCTV in 2023, showcasing our wonderful state on the national and international stage.”

A decade of 26TEN support

TASMANIAN initiative 26TEN has celebrated a decade of improving adult literacy and numeracy, with libraries across the state holding events throughout 26TEN Week (24-28 October).

Over the past ten years, 26TEN –Australia’s only statewide comprehensive adult literacy and numeracy program –has successfully united communities, business and government to support more than 5000 Tasmanian adults.

Thanks to 26TEN, more adults struggling with reading, writing or maths know they can walk into a library and get confidential help or referral support.

The 26TEN team in Libraries Tasmania has provided crucial support to the network of 221

member organisations and the 26TEN Coalition, delivering grants to employers and communities, promoting plain English, providing a crucial communications function, and helping everyone play their part to raise literacy.

“We’re proud to be part of 26TEN, it helps raise awareness of the literacy work we do in libraries and takes our impact to the next level,”

Libraries Tasmania executive director Sue McKerracher said.

“Being part of 26TEN raises our profile and attracts volunteer tutors who want to make a difference – we couldn’t run our literacy service without them.”

Minister for Education Roger Jaensch said 26TEN is making sure that

MAC on track for Glenorchy Open exhibition of local talent next month

everyone has the tools they need to be heard and understood.

“We know that in Tasmania not enough adults have the numeracy and literacy they need to function in everyday society, to fill in forms, to take advantage of the news and the information that’s available to them, including employment opportunities,” he said.

“I want to thank the thousands of Tasmanian businesses and institutions who have participated in 26TEN, the countless volunteers who have worked all across the state and the more than 5000 adult learners who have come back to top up their skills.”

For more information or to find support near you, phone 1300 00 2610 or go to 26ten.tas. gov.au

THIS December, the Moonah Arts Centre (MAC) is inviting you to share your art!

Whether you’re an emerging or established artist, the much-loved Glenorchy Open is an art exhibition designed to share the creativity of anyone who lives, works or has a strong connection to the City of Glenorchy.

“It is exciting to see how many artists live in this area and what they’ve been working on,” MAC Visual Arts Program Officer Rebecca Holmes said.

“It’s so wonderful to have an annual event that gives our local artists the opportunity to come together to celebrate and share their art and passion.”

The annual exhibition has a 15year history and was first presented at the old MAC on Hopkins Street.

Each year the number of artists

entering their work in the exhibition has grown, as has the range of artworkincluding painting, drawing, print media, sculpture, installation, photography, ceramics, textiles, digital media and more.

“I’ve found during my time with MAC this is a really creative community,” Rebecca said.

“People value participating and creating their own art, as well as going to see other people’s work.

“I’m so grateful we can hold this exhibition so our community can come together and share their work”.

Artwork entries close on Tuesday 22 November, and the exhibition will run from Friday 2-24 December.

To learn more or enter your work, visit www. moonahartscentre. org.au

DO YOU MAKE ART?DO YOU MAKE ART?

Artwork entries close 5pm, Tuesday 22 November. To learn more or enter your work, use the QR Code or visit www.moonahartscentre.org.au.

Ogummaa og-barruu (artwork) kee Baniinsa Do’ii Og-barruu Glenorchy (Glenorchy Open Art Exhibition) irratti agarsiisi.

Glenorchy City Council Mayor Bec Thomas and Libraries Tasmania Executive Director Sue McKerracher celebrate 10 years of 26TEN at the Glenorchy Library

MAC Visual Arts Program Officer Rebecca Holmes

GCC welcomes speed cameras

THE Glenorchy City Council has welcomed the State Government’s plan to install a new fleet of mobile speed cameras in an effort to limit dangerous driving and protect the lives of Tasmanians.

Not only will the technology penalise those who choose to break the rules and ignore speed limits, it will also help deter other reckless behaviour by increasing the enforcement presence on Tasmanian roads.

Glenorchy Mayor

Bec Thomas said Council supported the implementation of the technology in the municipality, which will likely target 10 priority locations.

“Inappropriate driver behaviour is widespread in the city of Glenorchy, causing safety risks and damage to road users and local businesses,” she said.

“It is simply impossible for police to capture and penalise this type of behaviour every time it occurs because it happens so frequently, so the addition of these

cameras will be beneficial for all.

“While general traffic calming measures, such as speed humps, go some way to minimising danger to road users, they are not always appropriate to treat inappropriate driving behaviour including hooning.

“However, speed cameras are highly effective in changing behaviour habits, as the perpetrator is dealt with a consequence.

“We have lost far too many lives on our roads this year so far.

We can only hope that the addition of this new technology urges people to slow down and obey speed limits.

“On behalf of the people of Glenorchy I have been advocating to the Minister for Road Safety, Michael Ferguson MP for measures to address dangerous driving in our City, and Council commends the Government for investing $9.3 million over the next three years in various road safety initiatives to keep all Tasmanians safer.”

Big upgrades for soccer grounds

LONG-awaited upgrades of two prominent Glenorchy soccer precincts have commenced and will be completed by the end of the financial year.

The North Chigwell Soccer Hub and KGV Football Park have received a total of $12.8 million in Federal Government funds for the much-needed upgrades, which include replacing the synthetic pitch, installing new lighting and refurbishing the changeroom facilities at both locations.

Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley said the upgrades were vital to ensure the two venues are up to a standard that allows them to remain as the sports’ headquarters for many years to come.

“As the home of football in Tasmania for more than 70 years, KGV is a highly important venue for the World Game,” Mr Bulkeley said.

“The North Chigwell upgrade also stands to

be a gamechanger for football in the northern suburbs, helping increase participation opportunities in a massive growth region for our game.”

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said it was both exciting and a relief to know the local community would soon be reaping the benefits of the new facilities.

“This project has taken many discussions with stakeholders over the past few years, but it was important we got it right,” she said.

“The upgrades at both sites will drastically improve the overall sporting and spectator experience and will elevate the status of both venues as a premium place to play sport in the state.”

Mayor Thomas acknowledged the support of the Australian Government in enabling both projects, as well as the Tasmanian Government for pitching in an extra $500,000 for

the KGV works.

“It’s been a long time coming, but I’m delighted to see the first sod be turned at the North Chigwell Soccer Hub and KGV Football Park,”

Federal Independent Member for Clark Andrew Wilkie said.

“The northern suburbs have a strong football

culture, and the new and improved facilities will further strengthen the sport in the area for both young and old, male and female.

“Sport plays a vital role in promoting healthy communities and giving kids a safe environment with access to good role models.”

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE MOBILE

BASE STATION AT CLAREMONT INCLUDING

3846 Mt Faulkner: 275 Sky Farm Rd, Claremont TAS 7011 (RFNSA 7011002)

The proposed facility consists of the addition of new equipment and associated works, including 5G, as follows:

• Removal of existing Vodafone antennas and equipment

• Installation of three (3) panel antennas, 2.7m long, on the existing headframe

• Installation of ancillary equipment including fifteen (15) remote radio units, antenna mounts, cabling and works within the equipment shelter

1. Vodafone regards the proposed installations as Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”), based on the description above.

2. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Should you require further information or wish to comment, please contact Archie Aparicio at Axicom, 02 9495 9000, community@axicom.com.au or Level 1, 110 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065 by Thursday, 17 November 2022. Further information may also be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/7011002.

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Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas with Independent Member for Clark Andrew Wilkie and Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley

Road Safety Minister Michael Ferguson, Damien Lowe from Sensys Gatso Tasmania and Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas

A NEW project partnership between the four Greater Hobart councils and the Federal Government aims to build resilient communities by equipping them with the tools they need to prepare for bushfires this summer.

A joint initiative of the Glenorchy, Hobart, Kingborough and Clarence councils, the ‘Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action’ project will target 12 different neighbourhoods based on demographic

and bushfire risk profiles in a real-life experiment to find out what stops people from preparing their homes for bushfire, and how councils can help people and communities overcome these obstacles.

Project officers will work directly with each of the 12 targeted neighbourhoods creating bushfire risk demonstration sites, holding local listening posts and giving free household bushfire risk assessments.

The project received grant funding from the

Australian Government. Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Tasmanian Senator Carol Brown, said Hobart is incredibly vulnerable to bushfires, with many locals still having memories of the tragic 1967 fires.

“Natural disasters cost the Australian economy $18.2 billion per year, and the cost is forecast to rise to $39 billion per year by 2050,” she said.

“This increase is without consideration given to the rise in frequency and intensity

of weather events we will see in coming years due to climate change.

“Through this investment, communities will be better prepared for future bushfires; with individual households having strategies in place to mitigate the risks of bushfires to their homes and families.”

Research shows that in many cases simple steps can improve the chances of a house surviving a bushfire, including removing flammable material in direct contact with

a house, removing flammable material that will generate radiant heat, and plugging gaps to stop fire embers entering roof spaces or confined areas and igniting a house from within.

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said with current challenges and summer just around the corner, there was no time to delay when addressing these issues.

“The threat of bushfire continues to increase as our climate changes and our cities grow,” she said.

“There is just

too much at risk not to have these conversations with your loved ones, your neighbours and your community.”

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said project officers would also engage with the wider community through community events.

“We want to build a greater sense of responsibility around

bushfire protection at the community and neighbourhood level, because it takes a community to protect a community from bushfire,” she said.

“For many people the thought of getting their property bushfire-ready can be overwhelming. Others fear the expense or that they might have to radically alter their cherished garden.”

Wendy Andrewartha (second from left) fire-proofed her Mt Nelson property with help from (L-R) project officer Chris Salter, project manager Jenny Styger and project officer Mel Gent

War Dogs memorial complete

THE Trackers War Dogs Park memorial at Berriedale is now complete, with two final totems installed to recognise Military Working Dogs and their handlers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

A grant from the Premier’s Discretionary fund, supported by Krisite Johnston MP, has enabled the Australian Defence Force Trackers and War Dogs Association of Tasmania to install the new totems at Lowestoft Bay. The memorial now commemorates the work

of Trackers and their Dogs from WWII to the present day.

“The Association has worked tirelessly to have Memorials to Trackers and their dogs erected in every state of Australia, each one being unique,” chairman Shaun Dobson OAM said.

“The Tasmanian Memorial is special in that it is a walk-through interpretation site where dogs are welcome.”

Independent Member for Clark Kristie Johnston said the memorial will raise awareness of the

strong connections between Australian Defence Force Trackers and their dogs.

“As a dog lover myself, I can truly appreciate the bonds that were formed between the Trackers and their brave canine companions,” she said.

“I encourage people in the community to explore the walking trail, enjoy the beautiful reflection space and take the time to read the stories about these amazing dogs.”

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said the

completion of the memorial is something the community should be very proud of.

“Berriedale Foreshore is a fitting location for the Military Working Dog memorial, providing a beautiful place to sit and reflect on the service of war dogs and handlers over time,” she said.

“There’s some really special stories and rich history held within the totems along the foreshore walk and I’m very proud to have this memorial in our municipality.”

Tasmania has several gorgeous new puppies joining its program later this year, and desperately needs Puppy Raisers to welcome these pups into their hearts and homes.

Puppy Raisers welcome an eight-weekold puppy into their home, and spend about 18 months introducing him or her to the same environments and experiences they will encounter as a working dog.

Puppy Raisers teach the pup basic obedience and socialisation, and attend regular training classes and individual

walks at various locations with qualified staff.

Guide Dogs Tasmania provides everything the dog will need including bedding, food, toys, collars, leads and veterinary care.

Puppy development volunteer Varcha highly recommends Puppy Raising.

“It has changed our lives, literally,” Varcha said.

“We find ourselves part of a community. The support we get from the mentors and staff is amazing, and we’ve got friends we never would have met otherwise.”

is also in need of volunteers to help with the upcoming annual Street Appeal. If you can spare three hours on Wednesday 16 November, please lend a paw and help the organisation collect vital donations in the Hobart CBD.

Without volunteers,

Guide Dogs Tasmania simply would not be able to train the incredible dogs who provide assistance, independence and companionship for so many Tasmanians living with disability.

To find out more, visit guidedogstas.com.au/ getinvolved

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas, Member for Clark Kristie Johnston, Australian Defence Force Trackers and War Dogs Association Tasmania Branch chairman Shaun Dobson OAM and association secretary Sally Dobson

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A guide dog puppy on the Glenorchy foreshore

A COMMUNITY group connecting local skaters has been named as a finalist in the 2022 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards.

For the past three years Social Skate has been running weekly sessions at the Glenorchy

YMCA, which has become a hub for skaters looking to meet like-minded people in a social and fun setting.

Group administrator Russell Tatlow said Social Skate now has more than 900 regular skaters.

“We wanted to

Pop-up skate

SKATERS of all ages took advantage of the ‘Scoot and Skate’ activities held on the front lawns of the Glenorchy City Council chambers last month.

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said that the two events were hugely popular.

“At our first session, approximately 15 young people actively engaged with our portable skate ramps and grinding rail,” she said.

“It wasn’t just skateboarders getting involved in the action either, with scooters and push-bikers all showing off some impressive skills!

“We had more than 30 onlookers at one point all seeing

the young people of Glenorchy enjoy this exciting pop-up event.”

The second event was equally popular, with council lawns buzzing with activity as the young people of Glenorchy stayed active during the school holidays.

Hosted by Glenorchy YMCA and supported by the Glenorchy City Council’s CBD Round Table Action Team, the events were made possible by funding from the Glenorchy Community Fund.

Community members excited about new skating opportunities should stay tuned for updates regarding a new skate park coming to the Montrose Foreshore in 2023.

create a social group where people could get together and do group social staking that was open to everyone and non-competitive,” he said.

“Social Skate caters to all skill levels and holds regular learning sessions

Hobart Social Skaters on a roll

so people can feel more comfortable joining in with some of the more intermediate skaters.

“This summer we are planning to host a number of skating events in iconic Hobart locations - skating through the Hobart CBD

mall, along the Hobart Waterfront, in Franklin Square and along the Hobart to Glenorchy bike path.”

Russell said he was blown away when Social Skate was named as a finalist in the Community Achievement Awards.

“For a lot of the organisations, community groups and not-forprofits named as finalists, the work being done behind the scenes is extraordinary,” he said.

“I believe every finalist deserves to have someone thank them

and celebrate their successes.

“Community work is often many hours of thankless work for the benefits of smaller groups and these awards are a great opportunity to recognise these contributions.”

Billy carts ready to burn rubber

A HIGH-speed day of fun for the whole family is ready to roll at Claremont College later this month, when the Rotary Club of Claremont presents its second annual Billy Cart Derby.

Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success, and organisers say this year’s festivities will be even bigger and better.

Entries are flooding in, with competitors to take part in a series of Traditional Parent/Child, Novelty and age group (5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-15 years and 16-plus) events.

There’ll be plenty for spectators to do off-track as well including face painting, train rides, barbecues, coffee vans

and cupcake stalls, a book sale and a chocolate wheel.

The Rotary Club is also using the event to showcase some of the projects Rotary is involved in, around the world and in the local community.

These include Polio Plus (eradicating polio worldwide), Water Bores in Tanzania (providing communities with fresh water), Food Plant Solutions (focusing on malnutrition, hunger and food security in foreign countries), and RYDA Rotary Youth Driver Awareness - a free program run by Rotarians for all Year 11 and 12 students in Australia.

Rotary Club of Claremont members recently manned a

stall at the Bunnings Glenorchy Fathers’ Day Event to promote the billy cart derby.

They had some billy carts on-site ready to test drive and it proved very popular, with many children waiting their turn for a few laps of the carpark.

The second annual Claremont Rotary Billy Cart Derby will be held on the Claremont College campus grounds from 10am-3pm on Sunday 27 November. Bring along a chair or just sit on the bank overlooking the track. Entry is free for

spectators, with any funds raised to be put back into the local community.

And it’s not too late to enter - go to the Claremont Rotary Billy Cart Derby Facebook page and for application forms, rules and billy cart specifications.

Hobart Social Skaters at the Glenorchy YMCA

Rotary’s Peter Walker and Gaye Fernyhough promote the Billy Cart Derby at Bunnings recently

New ride for Eddie

FAMILY, friends and sponsors of the Ride for Eddie fundraiser are gathered at Montrose Bay recently for a celebration barbeque and to see the results of their collective efforts.

Edward ‘Eddie’ McDonald has been diagnosed with Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia (PCH) Type 4 - the only known case in the world. There are only five cases of other types of PCH currently diagnosed in Australia.

Eddie feeds through a gastric tube, doesn’t

talk and will likely never be able to use his hands. His condition also means that he will never walk.

Ride For Eddie saw a team of entertainers including Colin Dean, John X and Andrew Colrain travel 1,500km across Tasmania on Vespa scooters, stopping in towns along the way to entertain locals and raise funds.

The $85,000 fundraising goal was exceeded, allowing Eddie’s family to buy a new van and hoist and

set up a trust for Eddie’s future.

Eddies grandfather Colin Dean said as he gets older, Eddie will continue to need assistance with his mobility and the trust fund will be a huge help to the family.

“As his grandfather I would have loved to purchase the vehicle myself, but that wasn’t possible,” he said.

“With the help of so many wonderful businesses and hundreds of amazing Tasmanians, we were

able to raise the money and then some during our ride in November last year.”

Co-Op Toyota in Kingston sponsored the vehicle and Document Management Solutions provided the yellow and black ‘wasp’ livery for the scooters and support vehicles.

Ride for Eddie also partnered with Variety The Children’s Charity to make donations tax deductible, and Lions Clubs members manned the barbecues across the state during the ride.

Growing local careers

LOCAL business and industry leaders have learned how The Smith Family’s Growing Careers Project is delivering greater training and work experience opportunities to the state’s youth.

The Growing Careers Project will support more than 76,000 students from schools across Australia to participate in a range of careers programs and activities over four years.

The recent ‘Empower the Next Generation to Futureproof your Workforce’ breakfast forum at the Glenorchy District Football Club featured insights from a panel of speakers including industry and business leaders and

former Smith Family ‘Learning for Life’ recipients, who shared personal experiences of navigating the world of work and study.

The Smith Family Tasmania general manager Lesley Mackay said the forum has helped shore up support for the next generation of young workers, by expanding The Smith Family’s offering of careers education experiences.

She is calling on the state’s business community to support a range of current initiatives such as The Smith Family’s Work Inspiration and Reach Out programs.

“We know that young people who’ve been

engaged in multiple careers education programs during their secondary school years are more likely to be in work, training or study in their twenties,” Ms Mackay said.

“By expanding our pool of employers, we are creating opportunities for young people to speak directly with industry experts and establish those contacts ahead of the end of their schooling.

“We want to inspire the next generation of workers, industry and community leaders and that begins with empowering young people by giving them the tools to create better futures for themselves.”

News from Glenorchy Council Meeting, 26 September

Election Caretaker

Period

Council moved into the Election Caretaker Period on 3 September.

Under its recently adopted Election Caretaker Period Policy, this means that Council avoids making major decisions that might bind a new Council in the lead-up to the local government elections in October.

As a result, a smaller number of agenda items were considered by

Council at its September meeting.

GCC Annual Housing Update

Glenorchy City Council adopted a Statement of Commitment on Housing in August 2020. Since then, an officerled working group has developed an action plan to help Council to contribute to improving the housing situation for our community. The working group has an action plan and reports back to Council annually.

As a landowner, Council has identified surplus land in Glenorchy, Berriedale, Lutana, Rosetta and West Moonah, with investigations continuing into other sites. It has recently advertised residential land for sale at 5A Taree Street, Chigwell and 3 Edgar Steet, Claremont. Council properties at 119 Pitcairn Steet and 11-13 Nielson Drive, Montrose are also expected to be listed for sale in the next two

months.

As a planning authority, Council granted 61 planning permits between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022, providing for 253 homes through multiple dwelling developments.

These permits included a 55-dwelling social housing development in Allunga Rd, Chigwell, a 37-dwelling development at Branscombe Rd, Claremont, a 21-dwelling social housing development at Hopkins St, Moonah

and 20 and 10-dwelling developments at Nagle Place, Glenorchy and Coleman St, Moonah.

As an advocate and partner, Council has been heavily involved in the development of the Greater Hobart Plan and has made submissions on that draft Plan and on the Homes Bill. Council is also an active participant in the Hobart City Deal, which is delivering more affordable housing in the City.

Over the coming twelve months Council will continue to focus its efforts where it can have the greatest impact for the development of housing options in the City.

Completion of Ministerial Directions

On 9 September 2022 Council received a letter from the current Minister for Local Government, Nic Street, accepting Council’s completion of all requirements under the Ministerial

Directions. Community members will recall the former Minister for Local Government Peter Gutwein in January 2018 issued a set of Ministerial Directions for the Glenorchy City Council to comply with following the preceding Board of Inquiry process. Council has now completed all directions satisfactorily as Minster Street acknowledges. You can view the full agenda and minutes at www.gcc.tas.gov.au

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The Smith Family Tasmania GM Lesley Mackay with Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas

Eddie, in the chair, at the barbecue with family members William, Ambrose, Zoey, Jessica, Lynette and Colin

New equipment puts everyone in the frame

PARAQUAD Tasmania will be able to help more young Tasmanians living with a physical disability participate in sports after receiving two new frame runners.

Frame runners are custom-built threewheeled trikes. The runner is fully supported by a saddle, leans against a chest support, and propels themselves forwards with their feet.

They allow freedom of movement and independence for people with impaired balance - for example people who have cerebral palsy, brain injury, high leg amputations, or Parkinson’s disease.

The Rotary Club of Salamanca donated a frame runner after hearing about ParaQuad Tasmania’s Come and Try Frame Running

event earlier this year.

Rotary Club past president Mellissa Harvey said frame runners are an important asset for people living with a disability.

“From our perspective, we wanted to contribute to a local project that could really make a difference to people’s lives,” she said.

“We’re excited to be part of this project

that gives Tasmanians an amazing sense of freedom.”

ParaQuad Tasmania’s DisABILTY Sports Coordinator Kevin Faulkner said the new

frame runners will give children and teenagers living with a disability more independence – but the cost of frame runners can be prohibitive for people

living on a low income.

“Seeing the smiles on people’s faces when they try a frame runner for the first time is just gold,” he said.

“It is our hope that

we can bring the devices to as many people as possible. In the near future we plan to run regular sessions to help build up the sport in Tasmania.”

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Wilson McShane (13), ParaQuad Tasmania’s DisABILTY

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Quality of Life conference comes to Hobart

PALLIATIVE care and end-of-life planning isn’t only about death and dying - it is about living the best life you can while living with a life-limiting condition, accessing the most appropriate supports, and ensuring your end-of-life wishes are understood.

It is all about ‘quality of life’, which is the theme of this year’s palliative care conference being held in Hobart on 17-18 November.

Featuring international and national guest

speakers, 24 concurrent information sessions and a trade show of service providers, the 2022 Tasmanian Palliative Care Conference will bring together leading minds to exchange and share experiences. As well as professional and personal development, it will be a great opportunity to network with more than 200 palliative care professionals from a range of disciplines.

The two-day conference is open to the community and to people working

across the sector including clinical and non-clinical health care professionals, aged care workers, home care providers, community service organisations, volunteers, carers or anyone supporting someone living with a life-limiting condition or grieving.

The conference will showcase more than 20 speakers including Dr Leeroy William, the director of Supportive and Palliative Care Service at the Eastern Health Clinical School; Professor

Kimberly D. Acquaviva from the University of Virginia School of Nursing; Professor Steven Z Pantilat from the University of California San Francisco; and Dr Lidia Engel and Dr Katrin Gerber from the National Ageing Research Institute in Victoria. See the website for a full program list.

To register for the conference at Wrest Point, go to www. taspallcareconference. com.au or phone Palliative Care Tasmania on 6231 2799.

Litter traps work

PEOPLE walking on the Montrose Bay foreshore may have noticed one of the Glenorchy City Council’s stormwater litter traps floating in Humphreys Rivulet. The traps capture debris, litter and pollutants from the stormwater drains of the Glenorchy CBD and Barossa Creek, preventing it from entering the Derwent Estuary.

Designed to sit inside underground pipes at a catchment and stop litter more than 5mm in size like single-use packaging and plastic bottles, the traps use a filtration system to collect and store pollutants while allowing the water to pass through.

The trap at the end of Humphrey’s Rivulet, pictured, is one of several put in place by the council. Cleaned out regularly, the traps are hugely effective - the Humphrey’s Rivulet trap captures approximately 1100kg of rubbish each year. This year it is on track to collect much more.

With land-based sources (including litter) accounting for more than 80 per cent of marine pollution, Glenorchy City Council is committed to reducing litter in the community and encouraging the use of bins in public spaces.

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said the litter traps are an increasingly important part of the

council’s environmental management regime.

“We have had two significant weather events this year in May and August, and as such weather events become more frequent due to climate change these traps will become even more essential to stopping specific types of pollution and rubbish entering our waterways,” she said.

Millings mean savings

THE Glenorchy City Council is making environmental and economic savings by resealing carparks using recycled materials.

Before a new seal goes down on old roads, a milling machine grinds up the surface of the road. The resulting material contains bitumen, asphalt and chopped-up pavement -ideal material for topdressing unsealed roads.

The council has tested this method at the Golden Years Club and Anfield Street car parks and the Collinsvale Dog Park, resulting in improved facilities

for the Glenorchy community while saving on the purchase of new gravel.

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said repurposing the old ‘millings’ will have both environmental and cost benefits, preventing materials from ending up in landfill and avoiding the associated $40 per tonne cost incurred in sending waste to landfill.

“Re-using and recycling to improve existing carparks helps to keep materials out of landfill, so it’s a fantastic method,” she said.

“Council has made provisions to continue

this method of reuse for future projects, with a large area at landfill being cleared to stockpile future millings of up to 3000 tonnes.”

Mayor Thomas said the use of recycled millings compliments the council’s waste management services, including the new cell at Jackson Street Waste Management Centre and the council’s FOGO service.

“Recycling millings is yet another way that we can work to minimise our environmental impact and make savings for the Glenorchy community,” she said.

(L-R) Palliative Care Tasmania board member Sally Faulkner, Palliative Care Tasmania CEO Colleen Johnston and Palliative Care Australia CEO Camilla Rowland

Dressing for success comes full circle

DRESS for Success

Hobart is calling for support from the Tasmanian community as it launches a new giving initiative, the Dress Circle.

The Dress Circle is a regular giving program, where Tasmanians can commit to make an annual tax-deductible donation of $1000

which will support Dress for Success Hobart to continue to deliver its free services.

“We need the revenue stream from the Dress Circle initiative to continue to expand our transformational programs to women across Tasmania,” Dress for Success Hobart CEO Amanda French said.

“Dress for Success is a free program for women in the Tasmanian community facing barriers to employment.

“But the changing and increasing need in the community, due to cost of living pressures and employment stressors means we need to think differently about how

we generate funding to support these life changing programs.”

Dress Circle Founding Member and 3P Principal Kym Goodes said the services and programs provided by Dress for Success are key to the Tasmanian community.

“Results from a recent survey commissioned

by 3P Advisory found the rising cost of living is squeezing Tasmanian household budgets from all sides and there is no end in sight,” she said.

“Dress for Success provides a crucial service to Tasmanian women and is needed now more than ever.”

Dress for Success Hobart is seeking

committed Tasmanians to sign up as founding members of the Dress Circle when it launches on November 1.

“Since we opened our doors in 2019, we’ve supported nearly 400 Tasmanian through our range of services, and the results we are seeing are truly incredible,” Ms French

said.

“The Dress Circle is a really meaningful way for individuals to contribute to a grass roots Tasmanian charity that is supporting Tasmanian women all across the state.”

To find out more and sign up as a founder, visit https://linktr.ee/ dress_circle

LABOR Member for Elwick Josh Willie recently hosted a community morning tea with NILS Network of Tasmania CEO John Hooper.

Since its introduction, the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) has issued 31,000 loans to Tasmanians, totalling more than $30 million dollars.

Mr Willie’s Moonah office is one of more than 100 locations across the state providing loan application support to potential NILS clients.

“NILS provides an important service to our community,” Mr Willie said.

“It’s great to be involved with NILS and inform Tasmanians

about the program.” The NILS program has recently expanded and is now offering loans of up to $3,000 to pay for bond and/ or rent in advance.

A new loan scheme allows Tasmanians to purchase cars, motorbikes and scooters up to the value of $5,000; and the essential items

loans has also been increased to $2,000.

Mr Hooper said with cost of living being a major concern for many locals, a NILS loan is a smarter option than a pay-day lender.

“NILS is an affordable alternative for lowincome consumers who face barriers gaining access to credit

on reasonable terms,” he said.

“We operate on the belief that all people should have access to essential goods and services for which credit is often a necessity.”

For more information, the NILS Network Tasmania can be contacted on 1300 301 650.

(L-R) Kym Goodes, Ningning Lyons, Amanda French and Michaela Lamprey at the Dress Circle launch

Member for Elwick Josh Willie and NILS CEO John Hooper

Carers Week 2022 celebrates community’s unsung heroes

EVENTS have been held across Tasmania to mark National Carers Week (16-22 October), which recognises and celebrates the millions of Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend.

Carers are an essential part of our health system.

Unpaid carers are the foundation of our aged, disability, palliative and community care systems.

Anyone can become a carer at any time. You can become a carer gradually, by helping out more and more

over time; or suddenly, after a health crisis or an accident.

Nationally, more than 2.65 million Australians provide informal care. In Tasmania, over 80,000 people provide care to a family member, friend or neighbour.

At 1:6, we have the highest ratio of carers in the country.

Carers Tasmania hosted National Carers Week events across the state, headlined by a special morning tea at Wrest Point featuring much-loved Australian comedian Jean Kittson.

The morning tea was

followed by a National Carers Week-themed 7HOFM live radio broadcast from the Elizabeth Street Mall.

National Carers Week also featured the launch of the new ‘1 in 6’ podcast series featuring the stories of Tasmanian carers, as told to host Peter Gee.

Additionally, Wrest Point Hotel was lit up in cyan to draw attention to carers and Carer Gateway, an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.

The Tasmanian Government also lit

Presented by: HOBART FM Radio

Tuesday 6am: Wake Up with Kaye Payne. 9am: Bringing Back the Memories with David Carr. Midday: Beats and Ballads with Phil Williams.

the Tasman Bridge over the River Derwent in cyan to recognise and honour carers.

Staff from Care2Serve, the service arm of Carers Tasmania, visited shopping centres across the state to meet carers.

With the theme ‘Millions of Reasons to Care’, the 30th annual National Carers Week came amid a surge of people undertaking a carer role because of the predicted shortage of carers and the costof-living crisis.

For more information go to www.carerstas.org

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Childcare centres update

WORK has commenced to upgrade both Berriedale and Benjafield Childcare Centres as part of as broader plan to reinvest in the Glenorchy City Council’s childcare services.

At its August meeting, the council decided to continue to provide childcare at both centres, and to ensure both are operating on a sustainable footing.

The decision was made after considering the findings of a targeted review of the service. Council resolved to invest about $500,000 in building maintenance and equipment renewal.

The council is also investing in staffing

Kaye Payne

for these centres and is currently seeking passionate and dedicated early childcare educators and administrative staff to support the existing pool. Applications can be made on the council’s website.

Berriedale has already undergone maintenance and structural repairs including work to repair its sewer line, removal of an existing brick wall, and replacement of 45 fluorescent batten lights with 45 new LED lights.

There have also been some more aesthetic updates, such as repainting the shade sail posts, and further work is scheduled for December to replace air conditioning units.

A project to repaint the interior and exterior of Benjafield also commenced recently.

Painters worked for four days to paint all external timber cladding, roof framing, posts, eaves and all internal walls and ceilings.

Draft designs have been prepared for Benjafield including a better functioning infant room, additional staff toilet and shower facilities, as well as a meeting room and storage. Council also plans to replace existing shade sails with new fixed shade structures to modernize the centre.

The council will keep the community updated as these works progress.

KAYE was born in Queensland and moved to Tasmania in 1992, becoming a Hobart FM listener shortly after.

In 2008 Kaye answered a request for volunteers to become part of the Hobart FM family, and for the past 14 years she has woken up listeners at 6am once a week as a Hobart FM breakfast presenter.

Kaye currently presents breakfast from 6 - 9am on Tuesday mornings, playing anything from classical through to country, jazz and today’s modern grooves.

She loves music and loves to entertain - why else would you get up at 4.30am to volunteer your time on a cold and frosty morning?

“I can’t think of a better thing to do,” Kaye says.

“Hobart FM has a family of people who tune in. They give us a call and send us messages on Facebook, and we know their life stories almost as much as we know our own.

“I also like to promote live music here in Tassie, and play local artists as much as possible.”

Monday 6am: Monday Breakfast with John Evans. 9am: Mandy’s Monday Morning Mix. Midday: Lunchtime Classics with Rick Rae. 2pm: Monday Variety with Shirley

Nicolle. 4pm: Reeling in the Years with Dave Batchelor. 6pm: Glenn’s Country With Glenn Gillie. 8pm: Classic Ride with Melvin Freestone. 10pm: Music of Your Life overnight

3pm: Tuesday Drive with Mal Dennis. 6pm: Mostly Folk with Helen Morrison/Ross Sermons. 8pm: Late Nite Hits with Marg. 10pm: Night Owl Club with Ron Andersen. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight Wednesday 6am: Wednesday Breakfast with John Evans. 9am: Bright and

Breezy Mix with Kathy. Midday: Wednesday Lunch with Phil Tyson. 2pm: Showtime with Ron Andersen. 4pm: Revival show with Johnny Dallas. 6pm: Wednesday Jukebox with Robbo. 8pm: Country Jukebox with Russell. 10pm: Music of Your Life with Michael Holloway. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight Thursday 6am Breakfast with Craig Cracknell. 9am: Magic Music Mix with Tom Payne. Midday: Music of Your Life with Karina

Ceron. 2pm: My Collection with Ken Tanner. 4pm: Drive with John Evans. 6pm: Serbian. 7pm: Chinese. 8pm: Contrasts in Classic Jazz. 10pm: Greek with Benny. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight

Friday 6am: Rise and Shine with Ria Walter. 9am: Songs and Stories with Brian Corr. Midday: Fridays with Mal Dennis. 2pm: My Favourite Music with Judi Forsyth. 4pm: Drive with Peter Johnston. 6pm: Good Times are Rolling with

Russell and Bob. 9pm: Rock On with Ray Kemp. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight with Craig Cracknell

Saturday 6am: Mostly Old But Something New with Tim. 9am: Polish. 10am: Croatian. 11am: Greek. Midday: World Music with Amanda Sims. 1pm: Music of Your Life with Amanda. 3pm: Various Presenters present The Music of Your Life. 6pm: Kick Back with Kenny White. 9pm: Music of Your Life. Midnight: Music of Your Life

overnight Sunday 6am: Chris Burrows Breakfast. 9am: German. 10am: Spanish. 11am: Irish Brian Corr. Midday: Italian. 1pm: Nepalese. 2pm: Dove c’e musica Italiana. 3pm: Movie Ticket Radio with Robert Ryan. 4pm: Music of Your Life with Tony Geeves. 6pm: Sunday Country with Bob and Russell Hevey. 9pm: Sunday Night Country with Wayne Crossin. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight

(l-r) Noor Matloob, Frances Thomas, Gail Watkins and Jean Kittson at the National Carers Week morning tea

GLENORCHY Gazette columnist Jo Cordell-Cooper has been named Personal Trainer of the Year – Tasmania by industry peak body AusActive.

Jo was also a finalist in the Aqua Professional category, and flew to Sydney last month for the national awards ceremony.

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FUCHS Silkolene Chain Lube, for all motorcycles

A must-have in any motorcycle enthusiast’s kit is the Silkolene Chain Lube by FUCHS. This semi-synthetic chain oil is suitable for all motorcycle chains including O and X ring types.

Developed with Synthetic Technology, FUCHS Silkolene Chain Lube is suitable for both road and offroad use.

The FUCHS Silkolene Chain Lube is designed to effectively penetrate the inner rollers and pins while resisting high speed fling-off. Other features of the Chain Lube include strong antiwear/anti-corrosion properties which provides increased

chain and sprocket life. The Chain Lube is also safe on seals and hoses. To use the Chain Lube, simply apply a little bit to the inside of a clean, warm motorcycle chain and leave it for as long as possible, ideally overnight. For best results, it is recommended to use the FUCHS Silkolene Brake and Chain Cleaner prior to use. The FUCHS Silkolene range is specially designed for motorcycle enthusiasts, from everyday riders to professionals. It includes all necessities to keep up performance, power and maintenance. The complete range includes two-stroke

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Come and see how Hilliard has grown

HILLIARD Christian School in West Moonah has grown, and you are invited to come and see all of the changes. New buildings, refreshed and revised classrooms and further development are now the new face of our school.

Primary students from Year one to Year six are enjoying our brand new building with adaptable classrooms and inviting break-out areas, while an exciting playground is currently being installed.

Revitalised secondary facilities mean our high school students now have access to more learning areas, allowing more subject choices and greater flexibility in their studies.

Prior to 2018 the attendance at the school sat below 100 students. Now in 2022 we have 247 enrolled, with numbers increasing every week.

Tucked up high on the hill in West Moonah, Hilliard Christian School is a place where families from all backgrounds can be sure their children are receiving a Christcentred education that will serve them both now and beyond their school years.

You are invited to come and see. Satisfy your curiosity by visiting our Open Day, which will be held from 10am-1pm on Friday 18 November 2022.

The school is located in an open bushland with spectacular views of the Derwent River. We seek to provide a secure environment promoting excellence in education and character development.

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From big idea to small business

HAVE you got an idea for a business? Need help getting started?

The Workforce Australia Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, delivered by Business South in Greater Hobart and South-East Tasmania, can support you on your journey through the maze to self-employment.

An Australian Government initiative, the program offers free, practical and confidential guidance and support on 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.

“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 talk to

a real person in-person or online, 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.”

The Entrepreneurship Facilitator program also offers monthly free workshops and information sessions.

In November we have some great topics on offer – free, online and in-person:

- What you need to know when getting started in a small business (Online):

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.

- Networking,

the how to in small business. (Bellerive): What is all the fuss about? Network, they say. But how? In this two-hour workshop we will explain networking, the how and the why. When done effectively networking is a proven success strategy for small

business.

- Coffee and connections (Cygnet): Network and meet fellow small business owners.

- Roadshow (Triabunna): Join Sharon and Mikala from Business South as they tour

southern Tasmania, meet new people and spread the love about entrepreneurship and self-employment. Bookings are essential. For more information or to book your FREE place in the program, go to www.businesssouth. org.au

Korongee residents in the mood for dancing

A BUZZ of expectation surrounded the shared houses at Korongee Village recently as residents dressed up for the first Spring Fling dance.

Carers and family members were on hand to help straighten ties and

fix hairstyles ahead of the event in the Community Centre, which was decked out with fresh bouquets and fairy lights.

The Glenview activities team created a wonderful atmosphere, curating an event that was inclusive and even

spring-like, with a display of colourful blooms on the big screen. Zero-alcohol punch, wine, beer and lemonade were all on offer.

Local musician Johnny Wright played acoustic guitar and sang some favourite tunes, with many residents moved to

A village for people living with all stages of dementia

dance as the music picked up tempo. The joy on their faces was infectious and family members, staff and housemates soon joined in.

There were a few moments of hush as Johnny finished a song and people settled into their chairs. Over the

speakers, ‘In the Mood’ by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra started to play, and six dancers from The Lindy Mob appeared.

They performed a repertoire of swing and jive dances to the delight of the audience - toes started tapping,

hands were clapping, and everyone was enthralled.

The Lindy Mob asked to stay after their performance and dance with the residents, while Johnny kept playing. They were very popular.

The power of music and dance to lift the

mood of those living with dementia is well documented. That was evident here at Korongee, a built-forpurpose dementia village operated by Glenview Community Services in Derwent Park. It was a heartwarming night!

Korongee is a purpose-built dementia

village

Tips for preparing your tenanted home for sale

IF you own an investment property, it’s likely that you’re renting it out to tenants. What happens, though, when it’s time to sell?

It’s important that homeowners have tenants on-side during the sale process. The process is likely to be inconvenient for them, so it helps to get them on board early. After all, the entire sale could rely on the presentation of the home.

There are lots of ways homeowners can make sure their property is looking top-notch for inspections while lessening the burden on tenants.

Because presentation of the property is so important, homeowners might want to consider taking a more active role in preparing the property for sale by offering to pay a gardener to mow the lawns weekly during the campaign. People will drive by to check out the property, so it pays to keep the garden looking neat.

Homeowners might consider hiring a cleaner on a Friday to help tenants prepare the property for weekend inspections. These are beneficial for both parties – who doesn’t love the idea of having a cleaner?

Homeowners should talk to their property manager about scheduling the open homes. If homeowners advertise an upcoming Saturday open home on the Monday, for example, it reduces the number of daily inspections, leaving all parties happier and more relaxed.

It’s important to make sure the tenants aren’t under too much stress during this process – it will make the sales period less stressful for everyone and will lead to better results for the homeowner.

It is also important that landlords know that there are rules that surround entry rights to rented properties. In Tasmania, there are specific circumstances around how and when homeowners can show their property to others.

Homeowners are best to confirm this with their property manager before making any plans.

Roberts Real Estate Sales Consultant Dallas Joiner said the amount of people selling tenanted properties is increasing.

“If a property is managed by Roberts they will pass the details of the owner onto one of the sales agents,” he said.

“The property management team at Roberts will then make contact with the tenants ahead of them being contacted by the sale agent.

“We will then go and meet with the current tenants and explain the process in regard to selling the property.

“At Roberts, instead of conducting multiple private inspections we try and bring through as many interested parties during an open home – this allows the tenants to go about their normal routine with minimal interruptions.”

Mr Joiner said communication is key when selling a tenantoccupied property.

“At Roberts we encourage homeowners to consider selling when the lease has 90 days or less left,” he said.

“This opens up the market to buyers who are looking to move in straight away.

“Because we have so many properties at Roberts, if a tenant does have to move out because a property has sold the property management team will try to support them to find a new property that suits their needs.”

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(L-R) Roberts Real Estate Sales Consultant Dallas Joiner and Property Representative Paul Belcher in the Glenorchy office

Kick-start your health care career

ARE you looking for a career change? Perhaps thought about studying nursing? Well, now is the time do it!

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch established the Health Education and Research Centre (HERC) in Hobart in 2013 in order to provide accessible, highquality training for health professionals.

The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under supervision of a Registered Nurse and covers the application

of skills and knowledge required to undertake your role competently and professionally within a variety of health care settings.

The 18 months is comprised of face-to-face, online learning, and structured work placement of 12 weeks in total. This course requires full-time study – two days per week of face-to-face learning (9am to 3pm), plus the equivalent of three days per week self-directed learning. There are 25 units in this course - 20 compulsory units and five electives. To achieve this qualification, students are

also required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of successful clinical placement in the aged care, acute care and mental health settings. Once qualified you will be eligible to apply to AHPRA for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

HERC’s nationally accredited training will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to kick-start your career in the health industry. Students at HERC have successfully graduated with widely accepted qualifications at Certificate III and Diploma levels. Once you have your

initial qualification, HERC also offers opportunities to meet your continuing professional development (CPD) needs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally, socially, and linguistically diverse background applicants are encouraged to apply. We continue to offer enrolments in our programs, and you are welcome to contact us via email info@ herc.tas.edu.au or call 6223 6777 and press option 2 if you have queries about how we can meet your educational needs.

Want to be part of the nursing team?

HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing is a qualification suited to those looking to kickstart their career in an expanding healthcare sector.

Register your interest for the February 2023 course at herc.tas.edu.au

Risk-Free 14-day Hearing Aid Trial

GETTING hearing aids for the first time is daunting for many people. It is often hard to explain to patients exactly what it is going to be like to wear a hearing aid. They may have heard about negative experiences from their friends, who may have given up on hearing aids altogether.

Just as mobile phone technologies improve and change rapidly, hearing aid technology is no different. What was true a few years ago may have changed altogether. Getting the latest information from an experienced audiologist is important.

“The many brands and choices available may be overwhelming for patients,” audiologist Nick Modrovich

said.

“On top of that, consumers are often confused about the many price points of hearing aids.”

Ability Hearing and Balance is an independent Tasmanianowned hearing clinic. Providing a weekly service to the Glenorchy Medical Centre, we help patients with the best brand of hearing aids for their needs.

Our independence from manufacturers translates to better choices for our patients. Our pricing is extremely competitive, and we are more than happy to provide a second quote.

“Our family is local and transparency with our community is important to us,”

Nick said.

“To this end, we offer obligation-free 14-day trials on hearing aids so you can truly trial before you commit to a purchase.”

Ability Hearing and Balance is an accredited provider of the government-funded pension Hearing Services Program. We provide a great alternative for government clients who want to skip the waiting list to access government-funded hearing aids. For those who want the convenience of earwax suction and hearing services provided in one single appointment locally, it is a no-brainer to switch to our clinic.

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HERC is the training division of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch. HERC proudly delivers accredited training delivered by ASQA Registered Training Organisation 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) and HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing. Skills Tasmania subsidies available. The JobTrainer Fund is a jointly-funded initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Studying the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing can lead to a variety of careers in the health industry

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE SPONGE WITH BUTTERCREAM

Ingredients

1. Lightly grease and line two 20cm sandwich tins.

2. Place all the cake ingredients in a bowl and mix with an electric mixer until smooth.

3. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and place in a pre-heated 180C oven for 12-15 minutes, until just firm to the touch and beginning to shrink away from the sides of the tin.

4. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

5. Beat together all the icing ingredients in a bowl, then spread half over one sponge and sandwich together with the remaining sponge. Spread the remaining icing on top.

Four seasons in one Tassie day of hiking

Jo Cordell-Cooper

WHAT the weather is like can make or break your hiking adventure and Tasmania is known for having the most weather - that is, the most variety over a single day. Here are my three tips to consider when heading out.

First, use a reliable weather app and set it to the region where you are walking. That might sound kind of obvious but if you are in Hobart and heading in to the Central Highlands make sure the website or app is set to that region, and as close to the altitude you are going to as possible.

If you are heading out on a multi-day walk, check the weather for the entirety of your hike. Ensure your phone has ongoing battery and if possible, phone reception, as long-range weather report often change.

It has become a topic of discussion amongst hikers heading out in winter as to which app is the best. Not all weather apps are equal, and even some high-profile sources of local weather information have been unreliable so we’ve been looking at other options.

I’ve heard good reports about the WillyWeather and YR apps, and as one of my very funny clients asked, “YR we walking in the rain, Jo?”. We will always remember the name of that app following this rather terrible Dad joke!

Secondly, there is often a clue in the name of certain regions. If a place is called Tornado Flat or Windy Ridge, expect wind. Additionally, if the

plant life is low to the ground it is possible that there is frequently high wind or heavy snow dumps (or both). Simply do a little research before you go, as there are many bloggers and social media groups that are excellent sources of information.

Thirdly, consider the weather of the last few weeks. If there has been rain river crossings may be hazardous, trails may be become landslides. Add a little wind, and trees are coming down from the roots. Once the ground becomes truly sodden wind comes quite risky in regions with tall trees.

I was lucky to have walked into Ironstone Hut in winter and made a small river crossing where Snake Lake decants into Lake Nameless. It was a small, straightforward but icy crossing. A friend went in a few weeks later following rain in that region and found it impassable. So, keep recent weather events in your mind too. Snow melt following a burst of sunshine can also fill the lakes and streams with icy flow.

Get out and enjoy our beautiful state but check the weather first! Tassie weather can change quickly so always be prepared for four seasons in a day.

Jo Cordell-Cooper is the current AusActive Tasmanian Personal Trainer of the Year. Jo specialises in hiking fitness, and also people with complex bodies such as autoimmune conditions and recovery from cancer. Like free hiking fitness resources? Go to jocc.com.au or phone 0409 862206.

Why have private health insurance?

MANY people question the need for private health insurance. Here are some advantages to having private health cover and not just relying on Medicare.

Peace of mind

Ensuring the health of you and your family is very important. Private hospital cover gives peace of mind by guarding against large and unexpected hospital and health care bills.

Plus, extras cover can reduce costs for dental visits, glasses, physio sessions and much more – making it easier to afford health.

Other health care costs Medicare does not cover the cost of dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropractic and many other health services. HCi

offers you three levels of extras cover to help offset these health costs.

Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS)

Private health insurance also helps high earners avoid paying the MLS of up to 1.5 per cent of their income. This surcharge is on top of the Medicare Levy paid through tax.

Medicare covers hospital and medical costs as a public patient in a public hospital. It gives you no choice of doctor and usually means a shared ward. There is often a substantial waiting time for treatment, especially for elective surgery.

With HCi health cover, if you or your family need hospital care, you get greater

control over who treats you where. Usually, elective surgery wait times are significantly less than the public system. HCi covers over 500 private hospital facilities, and more than 30,000 doctors.

Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading LHC is a financial loading added to hospital cover rates. If you join early and continue hospital cover, you get lower premium rates than those starting cover when older.

A loading of two per cent applies for each year you are over 30 when starting cover, up to a maximum of 70 per cent. So, if you join at 40, you could pay an extra 20 per cent on your hospital cover costs.

PET TALK BY

Emergency planning for your pets

FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH

CHIPS

6 years old, desexed, vaccinated and well trained.

Chips is a gentle, well trained boy who was previously a much loved companion of an elderly person. Chips is an inside boy and ideally his new family will have a good sized fenced garden, enjoy playing ball and going out together for daily walks.

Harvey was recently surrendered as his family unfortunately had to move overseas. It was obvious that Harvey had formed a strong bond with his family as he was very sad for some time. With love and dedication from our team at the RSPCA he has overcome his stress and we are now seeing what a loving and gentle boy Harvey is.

Harvey would love a nice quiet home where he can form a strong bond with his new owners - maybe a single person or a couple. A home with small children or lots of activity isn’t his best match. If you feel you can offer this wonderful boy the home that’s best for him, please get in touch with us.

As we have seen durung the recent flooding in the north of the state, emergency planning for pets is an important part of emergency household preparations and greatly increases the likelihood of evacuating your pets to safety.

There are many things pet owners can do to be prepared in the event of emergencies such as floods, cyclones or bushfires.

BE PREPARED BY HAVING A PET EMERGENCY PLAN FOR YOUR PETS

One of the projects we deem to be of sig nificance is ensuring our state is an Animal Ready Community in relation to emergency planning. We recently commissioned an An imal Welfare Response Unit to attend evac uation centres on request from councils and other agencies working in this space. Deploy ing the vehicle gives us mobile assessment capacity, delivering animal welfare expertise and supplies to evacuation sites. We can also use our Safe Beds (emergency boarding) networks to care for animals that have not settled well in evacuation centres, or when

weather events are very localised and there is no evacuation capacity. We can collect the animals, safely house them and return them to their families as soon as it is safe to do so. In the recent northern floods, we were able to care for several animals belonging to evacuees and were able to return them to their owners within 24 hours. The RSPCA is currently developing materials to assist people with companion animals to prepare to safely leave their homes during fires or floods, knowing that they have done all they can to prepare for this eventuation. Research has shown that

people sometimes remain in dangerous situa tions because it has been unclear to them how or where to safely evacuate their animals. It is our promise to the Tasmanian community to ensure that people have the resources they need to include their companion animals in their emergency plans. With a drying climate and more intense weather events a reality, it has never been more important to prepare and protect your entire family, including the furrier members.

Foster care gives animals that are initially not ready to be re-homed, or in our care as emergency boarders, an opportunity to settle into a temporary home life. The aim of foster care is to help animals that are overwhelmed in, or unsuitable for, a shelter environment. This may be due to the fact that the fostered

animals are too young, too small for adoption, because they are recovering from illness or surgery, or they need special TLC as is sometimes the case with animals seized by our inspectors. We also take care of companion animals of people experiencing family/domestic violence, homelessness, or needing inpatient care in a

medical facility. We have very strict rules around sharing information to ensure the anonymity and safety of all concerned. We will ensure that we match animals and carers and give you the support of a foster care coordinator and team. Sound like you? Please apply today.

Bonded Merino Wethers (Desexed males), hand raised. Sonny 5 yo (Suffolk Cross) and Cyril 10 yo (Merino Cross).

Sonny and Cyril are best friends and so are a bonded pair that must be rehomed together. Sonny and Cyril are very easy to handle and they will readily follow you around if you have a bucket of treats! Sonny loves scratches and lots of attention, Cyril will often stand back and be content being in your company.

They are desexed, have been vaccinated, wormed and ear tagged. Both require regular shearing.

NOTE: Adoption requirement for Sonny and Cyril needs to be in line with the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) which means new owners must have a property identification code (which is very easy to obtain - just talk to us today!)

CYRIL & SONNY

HARVEY

Emergency Response Vehicle deployment in Launceston

FOSTER

Foster caring can be one of the most rewarding and uplifting aspects of volunteering. Our foster care program is an essential part of our work looking after our kitties. You don’t have to foster all the time, fostering even for a short time - a week or two - helps with our vital work.

Open your heart and your home How can I help?

Fostering is a truly wonderful experience which is extremely rewarding for you and lifesaving for the cats or kittens you care for.

Some of the reasons our kitties need foster care before they can be adopted are:

• Shy or timid

• Too young

• Illness

The Ten Lives Cat Centre provides full support and everything you need to care for a cat or kitten in your home.

We provide:

• food & bowls

• kitty litter & trays

• toys, blankets & beds

• 24 hour support

• medicines and vet care

You provide:

• a loving environment

• care for our cats and kittens

You can find out more about the Ten Lives foster care program and other ways you can help at tenlives.com.au

Every cat has a story.

you part of it?

What should you do if you find kittens around your property?

kittens around what should you do if you find some?

THE kittens are here! The kittens are here!

The Cat Centre is a flurry of activity right now, with kitten season well underway. Our operations team are in full force processing new intakes and assigning foster carers to look after them.

Neonates require feeding every two hours, whilst older kitties have lesser demands and may just need a home and some love for a while. In foster care they will stay until they are healthy enough to be placed in our adoption rooms.

Kitten Season refers to the warmer Spring weather that tells undesexed cats that it’s breeding time. This results in a wave of new intakes arriving at the Centre and a huge burden on our operations team and foster network.

With shelters around the country having their capacity pushed to the maximum we are all shouting the same message – please desex your cat!

So, with so many

“It’s important that you only attempt to rescue a kitten if it is safe to do so, with minimal risk of being bitten or scratched,” Operations Supervisor Alisha Tams said.

Observe the situation and if there are no signs of their mother, place the kittens in a box or carrier with a covered hot water bottle or heat pack – young kittens can’t generate their own body warmth.

Neonates and young kittens are especially susceptible if left without food and shelter and require specialised care. Call Ten Lives Cat Centre immediately to book in a time to bring them in or contact an afterhours vet for support.

“If they are with their mother, it’s important that you have a plan to bring them to safety together, because the best place for a kitten is with its mother,” Alisha said.

“If the mother is friendly, you may be able to coax them into a carrier to bring them

in with her kittens. If the mother is timid or aggressive you will need to discuss with Ten Lives the options for trapping.”

Either way, it’s important that you call Ten Lives for advice before bringing cats and kittens into the Centre so that we can have the resources on hand to accept the fluffy darlings.

“In the meantime, provide them with cat food (preferably a chicken variety) or tuna

in spring water and a water bowl – do not feed them cow’s milk,” Alisha said.

On our website you will find guides on these topics that go into a lot more detail than we can here.

If looking after some of these babies appeals to you, Ten Lives foster carers receive free training, 24-hour support, and food, litter, and vet care – jump on our website today.

It’s only with your support that we can provide this high level of care to these cats and kittens who so desperately need it, so thank you.

Ten Lives Cat Centre is a self-funded animal charity that relies on donations and volunteers to care for and rehome the unwanted cats and kittens of Tasmania. See how you can get involved at tenlives.com.au

Rich East – Ten Lives Cat Centre

Operations Team member Phoebe assists a week-old kitten who needs feeding.

Photos by Rich East

Vikki Burnett

one of

foster carers,

fostered

A FINANCIAL MOMENT

Authorising someone to help

Hank Jongen, Services Australia

HI everyone, There are many reasons why you may want someone else to help you manage your Centrelink payments when dealing with Services Australia.

You could be travelling, caring for someone, have too much on your plate, or finding it too difficult to keep your information up to date.

If it’s something you think you’ll need, you can authorise someone to help you do your everyday business with us.

You might want to let friends or family ask us questions to help you better understand your

payments. Giving them permission to enquire allows us to talk to them and tell them what’s going on. You can go also give them authority to update your records if you want.

There may be times when you need someone to make decisions for you, or even receive your payments on your behalf to help you manage your finances.

If you do, you can choose to authorise a ‘Correspondence Nominee’ and/or a ‘Payment Nominee’. If you already have a Power of Attorney, we would recommend you also appoint that person to be your nominee.

You may want help

from a loved one as you age. You can authorise a ‘correspondence nominee’ to make decisions and act on your behalf. They can ask questions, make updates, even make claims for payments and services on your behalf.

A copy of the letters we send you will also be sent to them. They can even access your Centrelink Online Account to manage your online business with us.

If it’s hard for you to manage your bills, you can authorise a ‘payment nominee’ to help you with your living expenses. They’re required to keep a record of all payments received and how they’ve

spent your payment on your behalf.

They can ask questions about how much you’ll be paid and where the payments will go to and they will have limited access to your Centrelink online account.

Remember that having an arrangement in place doesn’t prevent you from speaking with us or doing your business with us. You can cancel any arrangement you have set up at any time. Just call us or cancel it online.

To find out more about the different types of arrangements, go to servicesaustralia.gov.au and search for ‘nominee’.

See you next time.

Hank Jongen

Why is my super falling?

Damian Gibson, Financial Adviser and Partner, Elevate Wealth

FINANCIAL markets have taken a hit in 2022. We have seen the Bond market (generally a safe asset) have one of its worst years in history and some share markets fall into a bear market (a decline of 20 per cent or more).

Why is this occurring? The main reason is inflation. For a country to tame inflation it must increase interest rates, which generally has a negative impact on most asset classes.

Interest rates significantly influence how an economy performs. When rates rise, the cost of money increases, which reduces borrowing and investment, and consequently slows business activity.

While Central Banks have been rapidly increasing interest rates to combat high levels of inflation, financial markets have been pricing in the next concern for the global economy.

It is widely speculated that a global recession is looming and may hit in 2023. If current levels of inflation are persistent it will increase the likelihood of recession. This could see financial markets continue their downward trend.

When you are near, or in, retirement, protecting your super balance becomes equally, if not more important than chasing high returns. Understanding how your super is invested is

crucial, especially in the current environment.

On average, most Aussies are invested in default balanced investment funds which hold approximately 70 per cent of your money in growth assets (risky) and approximately 30 per cent in defensive assets (safe).

To some people this mix of growth and defensive might be too risky. The more you have invested in growth assets, typically the more volatile your portfolio will be.

Equally important as reviewing your investments is having a plan to fund your income in retirement. History shows that recessions have been short-lived, with the average life of a recession being one year or less.

In most cases, money inside super will be invested in assets that are subject to volatility. In times of economic downturn some assets will fall in value. If your super balance falls and you need to draw income from your super, it can have adverse impacts on your balance long-term.

This is because when your super fund sells assets to fund your regular income, it must sell down a larger portion of assets to fund the same amount of income. This results in your balance reducing faster than expected over time. However, it can be avoided.

Isolating a portion of your balance in a cash option will remove the volatility risk for that portion of money.

providers offer cash accounts which can be a very useful tool in times of economic instability. When retired, or approaching retirement, a cash account can be used to store future income.

This means that instead of your super fund selling your assets at a low point, income can be withdrawn from a cash account instead. This will not only give you certainty of income, but it will also reduce the risk of depleting your balance if financial markets continue to fall.

Recession is the last thing pre-retirees and retirees want to experience, so it is understandable if you’re re-thinking your retirement plans or are nervous about what the future holds for financial markets.

Receiving professional financial advice in times like this is invaluable, not only to help protect your money, but also to provide certainty and a sense of direction.

Information in this article 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.

Damian Gibson

Community Calendar

A ATHLETICS FOR MASTERS

Tasmanian Masters Athletics has commenced its summer season. Track and field athletics for over-30s is held at the Domain Athletic Centre from October to March. People of all capabilities are welcome to come along and try. First time is free! Go to www. tasmastersathletics.org.au, phone 0402 314 079 or email tasmasterssec@gmail.com for enquiries.

AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS - 63 ARMY CADET UNIT

Within the Australian Army Cadets, you will experience: • Friendship, leadership and management skills. • Camping, adventure training, drones and STEM activities. Plus more! Parading Wednesdays from 1800-2100 at Dowsing Point. If you are aged between 13 & 17 years old, register your interest today! https://www.armycadets.gov.au OR email 63acu@armycadets.gov.au

B

BEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP

Bereaved parents meet for a social gathering in a local cafe on a Sunday afternoon every second month. Those wishing to join can phone 1300 064 068 for details. This Freecall number is also a 24/7 helpline for bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents and guardians. It is staffed by bereaved parents.

C CAR AND BIKE SHOW

The Claremont Girl Guides will host the ‘Trash to Treasure’ car and bike show at Boxhill Road on Sunday 13 November. Phone 0437075623 for more details.

CLAREMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY

The Claremont Community Library is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11am to 1pm. The library is run by an amazing group of volunteers and is located at the Claremont Memorial Hall on the corner of Main Road and Bilton Street, Claremont. For more information, call 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.

CLAREMONT GIRL GUIDES

There is an opportunity for girls of all ages to attend Girl Guides. Enquiries phone 0437075623.

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.

CRAFT AND CUPPA

Come and join us for fortnightly Craft sessions at Montrose Presbyterian Church Hall, 2 Islington Rd. Bring some craft to work on or just come and chat. Plenty of parking. Contact Marj 0447 698 307 or Dorothy 62739553.

D DANCING PARTNER

I am interested in meeting a lady 45 to 55 years of age to partner me at social dances and some lessons. I am intermediate in Salsa, and beginner in Ballroom and Rock N Roll. If you are interested in one, two, or all of the above dances please contact me on 0412 699 748.

DUSTY BOOTS LINE DANCING

Dusty Boots Line Dancing hosts line dancing classes for all fitness levels. Movements can be modified to suit individual abilities. The aim is to have a fun, no-pressure experience in a friendly atmosphere. Classes are held at the Tolosa Hall (148 Tolosa Street, Glenorchy) from 1011am (Beginners) and 11am-noon (Advanced Beginners) Tuesdays and 9.30-10.30am Saturdays (Advanced Beginners/Improvers). The cost is $7 per class or $10 for two classes, paid on arrival. The cost is $5, paid on arrival. Bring water, and wear comfy clothing and shoes. For more information phone Sue Devine on 0417503429 or Regan Love on 0484056711.

G GENTLE SQUASH FOR SENIORS

An aerobic fitness program designed for over 55s to improve hand-eye coordination, reflect, health and wellbeing in a friendly environment. Equipment provided. First session free, $6 a session. Afternoon tea provided. Every Friday from 1:30 to 3pm at Eastside Squash, 69 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. For more information, phone John on 6244 6539.

GLENORCHY PROBUS CLUB COMBINED

Meets at the Glenorchy Football Club on the first Tuesday of the month. Meeting starts at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Lunch follows at a local venue. Other outings/functions are monthly. We welcome all enquiries at 0419 326 707.

GLENORCHY RODMAN BOWLS CLUB

Barefoot bowls every Wednesday night from 5pm. $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 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 on 0488 439 498.

GLENORCHY CITY TENNIS CLUB

Open for community court hire, from 7am to 10pm. Court hire from $15 per court, per hour. Book your court online at play.tennis. com.au\glenorchycitytennisclub. Receive a unique PIN number to enter our gate. Bring your own racquet, balls and partner. New members always welcome. All enquiries to info@glenorchytennis.com.au or message us on Facebook. Professional coaching also available for adults, juniors and beginners. Phone Sahil on 0466098984.

GOODWOOD COMMUNITY GARDEN

Join us for community gardening sessions at the Goodwood Community Centre every Friday from 9.30am - 12.30pm. We have shared plots, and approach gardening as an opportunity to learn. All ages and all abilities welcome. 20 Acton Cres, Goodwood. Phone Bec on 62722560 for more information.

GOLDEN YEARS CLUB

The Golden Years Club is located at 314 Main Road Glenorchy and offers a number of activities. 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.

GOLDEN YEARS SCHOOL FOR SENIORS

A welcoming and fun weekly session that promotes lifelong learning, featuring guest speakers on a range of interesting topics including travel, history, local stories and much more. The cost is $4 each week. Phone 62738402 for a copy of the program. New members and guests always welcome.

H

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 always welcome. For information, visit www.hmsls.com

J JUST US (SENIORS)

Sing for fun. Small group rehearsing Friday mornings at private home from 10am to noon. Sharing our enjoyment while performing for the senior community on the Eastern and Western Shores. New members welcome. For more information, phone 6243 5930 or 6249 8168.

L 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) for traditional or seated line dancing classes. Open to everyone, no matter their ability, All choreography incorporates arms and legs, allowing students to pick moves that suit them. Dances can be done while seated, standing, or supported by the back of a chair.

Traditional beginner classes are held every Thursday at Tolosa Hall (148 Tolosa Street) from 9.30-10.25am and 10.35-11.30am ($3). Seated classes are held every Wednesday at Chigwell Barn (10 Bucaan Street) from 1-2pm (gold coin donation). New dancers are welcome at any class but please phone to confirm times. 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.

If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact editorial@glenorchygazette.com.au

MMELI MELO CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Meli Melo will present their 2022 Christmas concert at St John’s Church in Glenorchy from 2pm on Saturday 3 December.

Come and enjoy folk and classical music, instrumentalists, choirs and soloists. Entry is $10. All proceeds go to support students at the Don Bosco Technical School in Biratnager, Nepal. Contact Jo 0419510014 for details.

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.

N

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.

P

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.

R

ROTARY CLUB CLAREMONT

The Rotary Club Claremont has 55 years of serving the community and meets Wednesday evenings at the Claremont RSL 9 Bilton street, Claremont 7011. Doors open 6pm for 6.30pm start. Contact secretary. claremont@rotary9830.org.au for any enquiries.

S SQUARE DANCING

Square dancing sessions for beginners, couples and singles are currently being held in Bellerive, and are soon coming to Moonah. Events are held fortnightly on Tuesday evenings. For more information phone Iris on 0418 543 308 or email iweatherburn@hotmail.com

T

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.

U

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.

Hoop dreams for local youngsters

ASPIRING young local hoopers had access to the state’s best basketball minds during this school holiday period, with Basketball Tasmania once again partnering with the Maccas On Your Team program to deliver a series of camps in Hobart, Devonport and Launceston.

Children born between 2009 and 2014 were invited to attend the camp at Warrane Sports Centre from 11-14 October, where they could

develop their skills and receive coaching from Basketball Tasmania’s high-performance athletes and development staff.

Basketball is thriving in Tasmania following the JackJumpers’ successful inaugural season in the National Basketball League, leading to recordbreaking participation levels across the state.

Tasmanian state teams are achieving their best results in history, and Tassie players are being selected to represent

Australia at world events.

Basketball Tasmania chief executive Ben Smith said the Maccas On Your Team camps are an excellent pathway into the state’s Future Developmental Program.

“There’s enormous interest in basketball in Tasmania, with our national teams and players having success here and overseas,” he said.

“There is no better way to spend the school holidays than

hanging out with some friends and shooting some hoops. Combine this with high-quality accredited coaching from some of Tasmania’s finest upcoming coaches, and you’ve got a recipe for fun.

“We’ve identified over 50 emerging basketball talents through the Maccas On Your Team camps who are now on the talent development pathway, and we hope to find many more young athletes to join them.”

Nepalese cricketers’ big bash

THE Tasmanian Nepalese Cricket Association (TNCA) recently held its 2022 awards ceremony at the Multicultural Hub in Moonah.

The Dashain Super Six Cricket Tournament Awards Presentation 2022 celebrated the inaugural event held on 1-2 October, which featured the Gurkha Legends A and B, Kathmandu Warriors,

Moonlight Cricket Club, Capital Cricket Club and Naya Cricket Club.

The top performers of the tournament were also celebrated, with Kira Pandey named Player of the Series. Govind Karki won Best Batsman; Raju Poudel was named Best Bowler; and Sunder Kandel took home the Maximum Sixes award.

Local Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer

has been a long-term supporter and sponsor of the Tasmanian Nepalese Cricket Association.

“Tasmania is a culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse state and the game of cricket is popular in our Nepalese community, with increased interest over recent years,” Ms Archer said.

“I commend the organisers for pursuing

their dream of socially integrating our culturally diverse communities through sport and cricket in particular, and for staging this successful event again this year.

“It has been my absolute pleasure to be involved in supporting Nepalese cricket, knowing how important it is for people to connect with and support each other.”

Bowls season begins

LAWN bowlers across the Glenorchy area have greeted the new year of competition with great enthusiasm and excitement, holding events recently to mark the opening of the 2022/23 season.

Bowls is a very popular sport for all ages and provides important mental, physical and social contact for a large number of people in the community, with memberships increasing across the state.

Many bowls clubs provide both competitive and social bowling programs, like barefoot bowls in the summer months.

Clubs facilities are also used by the community for everything from weddings to corporate events.

Local Liberal Member for Clark

Elise Archer, who has helped local bowls clubs secure funding for artificial greens that can be used all year round, recently attended season openings at the Claremont Bowls and Community Club, Glenorchy Rodman Bowls Club and Glenorchy City Bowls and Community Club.

“As a sponsor and Patron of many bowls clubs, I understand the importance of supporting the significant community service, both as a sporting club and as a social outlet, that these clubs provide in our community,” she said.

“Clubs provide a place for social connection and inclusion, which we all know is beneficial for the wellbeing of individuals and communities, making them more active,

healthy and resilient.

“This new season is a great opportunity to reconnect with our many bowls clubs and move forward after a period of closure due to the pandemic.

“At the same time, we still need to be mindful of the very important need to protect vulnerable members of our community, and our bowls clubs have adapted well with the support of our Government’s grants to assist with COVID measures.

“It is wonderful they can now be back in the fresh air, playing the game that they love.”

To find out more about bowls in Tasmania or bowls clubs in your area, phone Bowls Tasmania on 0447 722 128 or email exec@bowlstasmania.

Players celebrate their success at the Tasmanian Nepalese Cricket Association Super6 Awards presentation night

Member for Clark Elise Archer and Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas at the Glenorchy City Bowls Club for the opening of the new season

Young basketballers enjoying the recent Maccas On Your Team camp in Hobart

A REAL GAME CHANGER

THE Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) and Clubs Tasmania have joined forces to encourage community sports clubs to ‘think differently’ and increase cultural diversity and inclusion.

The MRC Tas has co-designed the MY Game Changer - Sport Inclusion Training program with young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, in consultation with community sporting stakeholders.

The program, which was officially launched at Swisherr Hoops

Academy recently, aims to support clubs to embrace cultural diversity and create a welcoming environment for all.

Training will be delivered by young people from refugee backgrounds employed by MRC Tasmania, who are passionate about sport and supporting their community.

MRC Tas program officer Brutukan Melkamu said MY Game Changer will help to bring further cultural awareness to sporting clubs in Tasmania and make migrant communities

feel more connected.

“We are really excited to be working with the Clubs Tasmania to build capacity of the sector and link newly arrived young people to organised sport where they feel safe, welcome and counted,” she said.

“Sport and recreation build confidence and support wellbeing for young people, but can also play a significant role in supporting new Tasmanians, young and old, to settle in and connect to the Tasmanian community.”

Clubs Tasmania will support MRC Tas to deliver the MY Game

Changer training program to clubs who sign on.

Having experience as a president of several different sporting clubs, Clubs Tasmania CEO Steve Old understands the importance of making everyone feel welcome.

“Clubs Tasmania is proud to partner with any organisation which strives to boost inclusivity and provide friendly, welcome surroundings,” Mr Old said.

“People from refugee and migrant backgrounds can offer so much, and giving

We’re helping to prevent bushfires around the state

With bushfire season fast approaching, TasNetworks and our authorised contractors will be entering properties across Tasmania over the coming weeks, to clear trees growing too close to TasNetworks-owned powerlines.

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them an environment to shine and showcase their skills and flair is what this partnership is about.

“No-one is better placed to design and

implement programs for these young people than the Migrant Resource Centre, and our role at Clubs Tasmania is linking them to sporting clubs

eager to embrace cultural diversity.”

To find out more about the training go to myt.org.au or email youth@mrctas. org.au

Tha Dah Shay, MRC Program Officer Brutukan Melkamu, Eh ler Tha, Basketball Tasmania General Manager South Gareth Allen, Clubs Tasmania CEO Steve Old and Clubs Tasmania Project Manager Tom Darke at Swisherr Hoops

Eh ler Tha, Tha Dah Shay, Sera Lalagavesi, Furdosa Abafita and Brutukan Melkamu at the My Game Changer launch

NORTHGATE FRESH NEW STORE

Tender, juicy meats every time

When it’s 100% Australian meat you know you’re onto a good thing.

For our bread & pastry fans

nothing quite like a tender cut of meat cooked to perfection. But this process doesn’t start in the kitchen, it starts on the farm with healthy stock and dedicated local farmers.

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All the fresh meat you’ll find in store comes from right here in Australia. That means with every delicious bite, you’re supporting local Australian farmers and their communities.

And because it’s 100% Australian, you’re also enjoying some of the finest quality in the world.

Good farming practices are important to us. That is why all of our Woolworths branded fresh chicken is ethically raised and RSPCA Approved. Delivered fresh to our store, our Whole Fresh Chickens are perfect for the next time you want to cook a roast from scratch. Simply marinate and season to your liking and roast!

Our new bakery o ers artisan-style bread and sweet treats every day of the week.

Ashining star of our fresh new store, the bakery is your one-stop shop for gourmet loaves, pastries and party cakes. It’s pretty easy to find too, just follow that moreish smell of baked bread.

The team are not just baking the bread but o ering to slice it too. If you love a good loaf, you won’t be disappointed. We use only the finest ingredients in our in store range with Australian wheat flour.

Our desserts make any day a celebration. There’s a cake for everyone, whether you have a soft spot for Orange & Poppy Seed or want to go all out with our Indulgent Chocolate Cake.

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Your local fish market

Allof our fresh fish is caught from Australia and New Zealand. Just one of the great reasons to make our new fish market your local.

You’ll also discover an array of exceptional seafood on display. If you need some advice, ask the team what they’ve been buying, and what they’re taking home for dinner.

An addition to our store is the Bag & Bake o ering at the fish market counter. It’s easy to do, and free. Simply pick up a piece of fish for dinner. Choose a sauce, such as Teriyaki & Ginger, the team will seal the bag and you bake it in the oven when you get home.

Need help? Our friendly team are on hand to help you choose the right fish for the dish.

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Deli delights

Drop by your new deli and enjoy a slice of the good life.

Inspired by a classic Italian delicatessen, our glass cabinets are brimming with cured meats, salami, salads and antipasti from local and international producers. All these delicacies are ready to serve but we can slice your meats just the way you like it – thick, thin or shaved. Please ask for a taste if you can’t decide, there’s plenty to try.

One of our deli favourites is the D’Orsogna sliced honey leg ham served o the bone, made from Australian Jarrah Honey and Australian Pork. The D’Orsogna family has been crafting authentic and flavoursome smallgoods here in Australia for more than 67 years. From a humble suburban butcher shop, D’Orsogna has been in partnership with Woolworths for more than 60 years and has grown into a well-loved national brand.

planning on hosting a few more people than the usual family gathering, don’t forget our gourmet deli platters. Our team can put one together for you using the freshest ingredients.

Prosciutto is great in appetisers, served with melon and mozzarella or simply enjoyed on its own.

We supply Northgate with 100% Tasmanian salmon that’s certified sustainable by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.

Tassal Salmon Supplying Woolworths since 2004

Our cheese section is also filled with goodies from small and large local makers, as well as international classics such as aged Italian pecorino, Swiss gruyère and rich, creamy French brie. The olive section is worth exploring too, with plump Sicilians, rich Kalamatas and a wide variety of sliced, marinated and stu ed varieties ready to enjoy. If you’re

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