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LOCAL rock band Sound Barriers were the stars of the show last month when Hobart’s eighth Ability to Create exhibition shone a spotlight on the artistic pursuits of people living with a disability.

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Hobart band Sound Barriers performing at the opening of the Ability to Create exhibition

AS housing issues continue to plague the Greater Hobart community, the City of Hobart has worked to raise community awareness of the situation during Homelessness Week 2022.

Homelessness Week (1-7 August) helps highlight people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face, and the action needed to achieve enduring solutions.

With more than

120,000 Tasmanians living below the poverty line, housing stress in Hobart is increasing thanks to factors including population growth, the rise of the sharing economy, and increased demand for student accommodation.

Public buildings and landmarks across the state were illuminated purple all week to give visibility to this critical issue, including Franklin Square and the Hobart wharf area.

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Hobart leads the way on single-use plastics THREE years after the City of Hobart became Australia’s first jurisdiction to implement a ban on single-use plastics, most takeaway food packaging in the city is now compostable.

And now other parts of Australia are starting to catch up, with the City of Hobart welcoming recent decisions by the ACT and Western Australia to enact similar bans.

“The City of Hobart saw that the ACT and Western Australia have both implemented bans on single-use plastic, coming into effect at the beginning of this month,” Hobart Councillor Bill Harvey said.

“As the first jurisdiction to actually take this step, we wanted to say welcome to the party.”

The City of Hobart has continued to take steps to minimise plastic usage and reduce landfill since bringing in the single-use plastics ban in 2019, including the implementation of a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) waste collection service, and the recent introduction of compostable dog poo bags at popular dogwalking locations.

“It’s great to see how our local businesses have been able to transition to plastic alternatives,” Cr Harvey said. “And it’s a reminder to the community that the vast majority of your coffee cups and other take away food packaging is now compostable and can be disposed of in your FOGO bins at home.”

To collect these and other compostable waste, the City of Hobart has begun to install more FOGO public bins in specific locations across the city.

Two new FOGO bins have been added at Legacy Park and a further two at the Domain Athletic Centre, in addition to two existing bins at the Springs on kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

“Our aim is to continue rolling out FOGO bins across the City of Hobart which will provide proper disposal of the compostable packaging,” Cr Harvey said.

The City of Hobart’s Waste Management Strategy aims to achieve zero waste to the Hobart Landfill by 2030.

Hamlet founder Emily Briffa and Alderman Bill Harvey enjoy a coffee from new biodegradable cups

discussion about a Voice to Parliament for our indigenous peoples. Our local debate about the future treatment of the Crowther statue is just one part of this historic national conversation.

In January 2020 Hobart City Council launched our Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan (available via www.hobartcity.com. au), developed with

Tasmanian Aboriginal people.

The Crowther statue in Franklin Square was identified as something that we would tackle as part of our Action Plan.

Aboriginal Tasmanians have said for many years that they would like Council to remove the statue, because of Crowther’s involvement in the unwelcome removal and use of

Aboriginal bodies.

In recognition of the need to explore this request with the broader community, Council agreed to first run a public engagement project to raise awareness and provide a platform for discussion.

This led to Council commissioning four low cost ‘pop-up’ public art projects installed on or adjacent to the statue

Big call looms on vexed statue Anna Reynolds, City of Hobart Mayor HELLO everyone.

It’s been positive to see the national

during 2021 which you may have seen in Franklin Square.

The year-long process generated survey responses, media coverage, public conversation and submissions.

As I write, Council has yet to make a final decision on this interesting but challenging issue for the City.

Cities and the communities that inhabit them change over time and so do their priorities and values. Just as cities modify the design of public spaces and the style of public facilities over time, so to can cities decide to create and make space for new public artworks that provide a more contemporary reflection of the discussions of our

Free flu vaccine program extended FREE flu vaccinations from GP clinics, pharmacies and staterun clinics are being extended until 31 August to give every Tasmanian the opportunity to be vaccinated against influenza.

More than 265,000 influenza vaccines have been administered in Tasmania this year, the highest reported

number on record.

This represents 46 per cent of the Tasmanian population, including 80 per cent of those aged 65 years and older.

“While this is pleasing, we want to ensure the rate of vaccination across the population continues to increase to ensure even greater protection, which is why we are again extending free flu

vaccinations,” Premier and Health Minister Jeremy Rockliff said.

After two years of very few cases, influenza has been re-emerging in Tasmania. As of 24 July, 2,610 confirmed cases have been notified to the Department of Health so far this calendar year, with reported case numbers reducing in recent weeks.

“The best thing Tasmanians can do to protect themselves from the severe effects of influenza is to get vaccinated,” Mr Rockliff said.

If you haven’t yet, please make an appointment now to take advantage of this scheme and to ensure GPs and pharmacies are able to order adequate

stock.

I also want to remind Tasmanians that if they are due for a COVID booster, this can be administered on the same day as your flu vaccination.”

Free influenza vaccines are available at staterun vaccination clinics and participating GPs for everyone aged six months and over, and at

participating pharmacies for everyone aged 10 years and over.

To find out more about how to get the flu vaccine, visit www.flu. tas.gov.au Walk-ins are welcome at state-run community vaccination clinics but bookings can be made by visiting www. coronavirus.tas.gov.au/ bookings

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John X, Colin Dean, Andrew Colraine and Croonette dancers Ali White, Meagan Free and Laura Brown

The best is yet to come for crooners TASMANIA’S answer to the Las Vegas Rat Pack, CROON, have hit the streets of Hobart, performing on top of a double-decker bus to launch their brand-new production ‘The Best is yet to Come’.

Andrew Colrain, Colin Dean and John X will bring a new list of classic songs and the trio’s trademark charm

and charisma to the Theatre Royal’s Studio Theatre this August and September, joined on stage by the Croonette dancers, the Matthew Ives Big Band, and their new backup singers ‘Baby Croon’.

To launch ‘The Best is yet to Come’, on 22 July CROON and the Croonettes treated the public to a surprise live

performance, singing on top of the bus as it drove through the Hobart CBD. Bringing the sound and style of the Big Band era to Tasmanian audiences for the past decade – including releasing an album in 2017 - CROON has built a large and dedicated local following.

“No one else does the

stuff that we do here in Tasmania,” John said.

“We love performing to our Tassie audiences.

“We have a lot of fun singing and mucking around with the crowd between songs.

“Everyone that attends has our CD and will hang around the bar after the show to chat and get a photo.”

‘The Best is yet to

ALTHOUGH Kristie Johnston was elected as the first independent in state parliament in more than 25 years, she’s not one to rest on her laurels.

Kristie had previously been the “hands-on” Mayor of Glenorchy, and now in parliament has no intention of losing touch with the Glenorchy people she has become so close to over the years.

You will find her, at least once a month, holding ‘community outreach’ sessions at Claremont Plaza and Northgate shopping centres. No appointments needed – just give her a wave or stop by for a chat about anything you fancy.

If you’ve got a problem

or just a point of view, Kristie wants to hear.

Those who follow the news know that Kristie doesn’t shy away from the big issues in parliament. For instance, she’s been busy taking the government to account over poor health services, trying to find solutions to our housing crisis, and fighting for compensation for the hundreds of victims of the Public Trustee’s mismanagement of clients - and a dozen other issues affecting our state.

But it’s meeting and listening to the community that really drives her.

Her community

outreach sessions are usually held towards the end of the month.

To find the dates and times, check out the advertisement in the

‘Glenorchy Gazette’, follow Kristie on social media, or call the office on 6212 2356.

She hopes to see you soon.

Kristie reaches out to local community

Independent Member for Clark Kristie Johnston speaking with a member of the public at Northgate

Come’ is CROON’s seventh show in ten years, and second in the renowned Studio Theatre.

“The space is very intimate and allows

us to engage with the audience all night,” John said.

“It very much has a close, cabaret feel about the whole thing.”

CROON presents

‘The Best is yet to Come’ at the Theatre Royal’s Studio Theatre from 31 August – 3 September.

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JPs society turns 100

THE Tasmanian Society of Justices of the Peace turns 100 this year, and celebrated the special occasion last month with a civic reception at the Hobart Town Hall.

Founded in 1922 in the interests of Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Tasmania, the Society plays an integral role for its members by liaising with relevant bodies on their behalf, and providing professional development opportunities.

Justices of the Peace serve the Tasmanian community by

witnessing statutory declarations and affidavits, as a voluntary service.

The civic reception on 14 July was an opportunity to celebrate 100 years of the Society’s operation and service to its members.

Among those in attendance was recently awarded lifetime member Les Batchelor OAM, who served as a Justice of the Peace for 56 years, from 1965 to 2021.

In May this year, Mr Batchelor’s longstanding commitment

was recognised with life membership of the Society, presented by Attorney-General and Justice Minister Elise Archer.

Ms Archer also attended last month’s civic reception to mark the centenary.

“Justices of the Peace play an important role in the community and I was grateful to have the opportunity to personally express my gratitude for the work they do across the state and celebrate this remarkable milestone,” Ms Archer said.

Tasmanian Society of Justices of the Peace life member Les Bachelor OAM, Attorney-General Elise Archer MP and past presidents David Paton APM and Keith Lello

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New remand centre now open at Risdon TASMANIA’S first facility designed specifically for people held on remand has been officially opened on the Risdon Prison site.

The 156-bed Southern Remand Centre is a modern, purpose-built correctional facility that not only provides secure accommodation for those not yet convicted or who are awaiting sentencing, but also improved facilities for staff.

The new Centre will allow remandees to be housed separately from sentenced offenders, in line with best practice operational guidelines.

With a strong focus on rehabilitation, the Centre is designed as a therapeutic and rehabilitative space that maintains the strict security and safety requirements essential at a correctional facility.

Remandees will have access to health, legal and welfare services, work, education, therapeutic programs, religious observance, recreational activities and other services.

Construction work supported about 130 local trade jobs, with the Centre now providing 56 permanent jobs including operations, therapeutic and correctional roles.

The new facilities are part of the State Government’s investment of more than $415 million in major new upgraded infrastructure projects for the Tasmanian Prison Service.

Attorney-General Elise Archer officially opened the Centre on 6 July, and said it was “a landmark day for Tasmania”.

“As Minister for Corrections and

Rehabilitation, I am very proud to be delivering these new much-needed facilities, and I look forward to seeing the positive flow-on effects that will come from our significant investment,” she said.

Recruitment for the Tasmanian Prison Service continues in record numbers, with 23 officers completing training in July and

another 21 commencing.

Four recruit schools will be completed by the end of 2022 - the most ever delivered in the Tasmania Prison Service in one year.

“Since 2016 we have delivered almost 300 additional Correctional Officers to the Tasmania Prison Service with a total of 370 expected by the end of this year,” Ms Archer said.

Elise Archer officially opens the new Southern Remand Centre at Risdon Prison, pictured above

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Jack the Jumper and Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation CEO Heather Francis gear up for this year’s EDGE Abseil at Wrest Point

Jack jumps over the EDGE for research THE Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Research Foundation is seeking 60 brave volunteers willing to scale Tasmania’s tallest building to help raise funds for local medical research.

This Father’s Day (Sunday 4 September), participants will conquer their fear of heights and face the 70-metre incline of the Wrest Point main

tower, stepping out of their comfort zones as part of the tenth annual EDGE Abseil event.

For the past 25 years the RHH Research Foundation has been producing cutting-edge medical research that has received national and global recognition.

To celebrate the Foundation’s 25-year history, CEO Heather Francis is urging all

Tasmanians to find a way to get involved in the EDGE fundraiser.

“There is an incredibly vibrant research community here in Tasmania and has been for an enormously long time, and consequently it is attracting more researchers and clinicians into Tasmania,” she said.

“We are very close to reaching the milestone

of $10 million invested into local research and I want to challenge all Tasmanians to get behind the fundraiser and help us achieve this.”

The Foundation has welcomed a mix of ambassadors from the arts, sports, medical and not-for-profit sectors over the years, with Tasmania JackJumpers mascot Jack the Jumper

stepping up as the EDGE Ambassador for 2022.

“This relationship isn’t just by sheer coincidence – the RHH Research Foundation and jack jumper research have become synonymous over the years,” Ms Francis said.

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THE Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania (RAST) has welcomed the approval of its Development Application

by Glenorchy City Council to redevelop the Hobart Showground, securing the future of the 200-year-old Royal Hobart Show.

But the Show needs to temporarily relocate while the first phase of the redevelopment – construction of the new Showground arena and associated pavilion – is completed.

The 2022, 2023 and 2024 Hobart Shows will be largely held at the Hobart Regatta Grounds, with some sections held at Hobart City Hall, before the Show returns to the Showground in 2025.

RAST CEO Scott Gadd said the organisation plans to appeal some of the conditions of approval set out by the council, but believes it can satisfactorily negotiate an outcome through the appeals process.

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Pool program includes everyone (L-R) 2021 Children’s Mayor High Commendation recipient Ollie McDonald, DKHAC’s Disability Swim Instructor Louis Clarke-Hodge and Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds

THE launch of a new program providing swimming opportunities for children living with disabilities was a highlight of the July school holidays at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC).

Delivered by the City of Hobart and Technology for Ageing and Disability Tasmania (TADTas), the Inclusion Swimming Program

offered children aged 5-15 an opportunity to build their confidence and skills in the water.

The program, which saw children practise pool safety and learn and improve swimming strokes, was developed following a submission from Hobart school student Ollie McDonald as a part of the 2021 Children’s Mayor Program.

Students from schools across Hobart were invited to submit proposals for what they would do if made Lord Mayor of Hobart for a day. Ollie’s proposal received a High Commendation from the assessment panel.

“I never thought it would get this far, but I feel so grateful and excited to see the program up and

Arts Minister Elise Archer MP with her former music teacher, Festival of Voices board member Joan Wright OAM, and incoming FOV chairman Tim Munro

running,” Ollie said.

“The world isn’t completely fair, especially for people with disabilities and swimming is one thing that can be changed to make it fair for everyone.

“I want the pool to be a safe space for everyone and I think this program is helping to achieve this.”

DKHAC Disability Swim Instructor Louis Clarke-Hodge said the

program was a great success.

“Within 12 hours of opening the booking system we were at capacity, and I think this is an indication of how much this is needed by the Hobart community,” he said.

“There are always challenges in a big pool, there is a lot of space and a lot of noise so working to make sure every child

is comfortable is our top priority.

“Three kids had never had their face in the water before and as a result of the program they were able to conquer this challenge.”

TADTas executive officer Paul Duncombe said TADTas was excited to be supporting the important initiative.

“After being approached by City

of Hobart and Ollie, TADTas provided funding and advice surrounding inclusive swimming to allow this amazing safety program to be subsidised at a low cost,” he said.

“Due to the overall interest in this program, TADTas and the DKHAC wish to continue this program for additional participants in Term 3 school holidays.”

HOBART’S annual celebration of singing, the popular Festival of Voices, has hit a high note again this year.

The 2022 festival took place across 10 days in late June and early July, featuring a program of workshops, singalongs and performances in some of the state’s most iconic venues including the Theatre Royal and the Port Arthur Historic Site.

While focused on Greater Hobart, this year’s festival also

ventured further afield, with a range of events taking place in Launceston, Devonport, Triabunna, the Huon Valley, New Norfolk and Cambridge.

Highlights for 2022 included the annual Big Sing bonfire, Motown Under the Stars featuring Marcia Hines, and the Tasmanian Songbook shows across the state - including a rare performance by Tassie’s queen of country, Jean Stafford.

Launching the festival

on opening night, Minister for the Arts Elise Archer said the Festival of Voices had become one of the nation’s leading singing and choral events, and a critical part of Tasmania’s ‘off season’ alongside Dark Mofo, the Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival and the Beaker Street Festival.

“The impressive and diverse program of events curated will, I am sure, entice visitors from across Tasmania and beyond to experience this memorable festival,

and enjoy the wealth of friendly hospitality and high-quality produce our state has to offer,” she said.

Ms Archer also paid tribute to outgoing Festival of Voices director Peter Choraziak and the incoming chair of the festival Board, Tim Munro.

Isobel Marmion, a festival director and arts professional from Adelaide, will take over from Mr Choraziak ahead of the 2023 event.

Singing the praises of the Festival of Voices

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(L-R) Patsy Saunders, Sheena Sims and Jenni Bond prepare for next month’s exhibition at TMAG

Guild stitches up 50th anniversary THE Hobart Embroiderers’ Guild will celebrate 50 years of stitching with an upcoming exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG).

Since starting back in the early 1970s, the Hobart Embroiderers’ Guild has been connecting local creatives for the past half-century.

And with the guild now running a

fortnightly session for children along with its twice-weekly sessions for adults, a new generation of stitchers are taking up the intricate craft.

“Every second Saturday we run the Hobart Embroiderers Guild for Young Stitchers (HEGYS),” guild member Patricia Ayres said.

“They don’t bring in their iPads, phones or

any form of technology - they just sit and stitch.”

Patricia is pleased to see such a promising group of young embroiderers here in Hobart.

“The guild offers aspiring stitchers a place to come and develop their skills and connect with like-minded people,” she said.

“Embroidery has been a way of life for many of us at the guild.

“We have built lifelong friendships and a space where everyone is welcome.”

Jenni Bond has been a member of the Guild for nearly 20 years and says it has been absolute joy.

“I was taught to stitch by my grandmother sitting by the fire during the war in England and this love for the art is something I have carried with me for my entire

Community wellbeing day encourages good choices HUNDREDS of people turned out for a recent touch football carnival and community health and wellbeing day run

by Deadly Choices and the Karadi Aboriginal Corporation.

Deadly Choices is a national organisation that empowers First Nations people to take care of their health. The Goodwood-based Karadi Aboriginal Corporation

has a Deadly Choices team that works with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to ensure they can access healthcare and empower them to make positive life choices.

Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad attended the event to see first-hand how the initiatives were educating and supporting young local

indigenous children.

“It was a great day to be a part of, and inspiring to see the work that Deadly Choices and the Karadi Aboriginal Corporation are doing for young palawa Tasmanians,” Ms Haddad said.

“Deadly Choices encourages First Nations people make the best choices for their health and wellbeing, while

empowering them with the tools they need to succeed.

“Sport and community connection are two of the cornerstones of health and wellbeing and it’s great to know that organisations like Karadi and Deadly Choices are working so hard to improve health outcomes for Tasmanians.”

life,” she said.

“In my professional life I would always have something on the go, but it was when life slowed down that I re-discovered the art of embroidery and began learning all the complicated stitches.

“It has been absolute joy spending my time

here and learning from all these talented women.”

From September 9-11 TMAG’s Bond Store will host the guild’s 50th anniversary exhibition, with visitors able to explore an array of works made by guild members over the past two years. Handmade

pieces and embroidery products will also be for sale.

“In today’s age of throw-away fast fashion, the things we make are really heirloom pieces,” Patricia said.

“Every piece that we make takes time and dedication, and people value them.”

The Hobart Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition

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Sound Barriers band members (L-R) Andy Whittaker, Geoff Forsyth, Matt Hoori, Jenny Derrick and David Steel at the launch of the Ability to Create exhibition

Officeworks Hobart staff Gabby Jacobs, Brooke Lakos and Peta Lord promoting the Make a Difference Appeal

Officeworks appeal makes a difference THE Tasmania PCYC is set to receive $11,871 thanks to the generosity of the local community, after this year’s Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal.

Throughout June, the Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal encouraged customers to round up the cost of their Officeworks purchase or make a direct contribution at the checkout.

The Tasmania PCYC is a not-for-profit, youth- based community organisation that has provided generations of local ‘at-risk’ youth with positive, low-cost sporting, recreational, social and cultural programs in a safe

environment.

“The donation from Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal will be used to support our Clubs in a range of activities including driver mentor programs, bike rescues, sport and recreation activities, and in-school programs,” Tasmania PCYC president Debra Thurley said.

This year’s appeal raised a total of $1,000,496 , which will directly help Tasmania PCYC and the 13 other community organisations across the country to further support children’s health and education in their local communities.

Officeworks Hobart store business manager

Chris Morgan said he is incredibly proud of the work the team puts in to support the Make a Difference Appeal.

“We’re thrilled that we’ve raised these funds to support the important work of Tasmania PCYC to provide programs and safe environments for young people,” he said.

Now in its fifth year, the Make a Difference Appeal is part of Officeworks’ commitment to raise $5 million for community causes by 2025. The initiative has raised more than $4.35m to date.

To find out more, go to www. officeworks.com.au/ makeadifferenceappeal

Short Stay Planning Amendment Public Submissions In August 2021, Council resolved to have a report prepared on possible amendments to existing planning regulations, including restrictions on new permits for entire home short stay accommodation in General Residential, Inner Residential, and Low-Density Residential zones.

One hundred and eighteen statutory representations were considered, with 48

submissions in support of the proposed amendment and 70 submissions in opposition.

Council endorsed the report and resolved to recommend the changes to the Tasmanian Planning Commission.

The proposed amendment will now be deliberated by the Tasmanian Planning Commission.

In September 2021, Council requested a report be prepared about assessing planning applications where buildings protected on heritage grounds could not be approved due to an inability to meet accessibility standards under Anti-Discrimination legislation.

The report determined that amendments be proposed to the State Planning Provisions.

A review of these provisions is currently underway by the State Planning Office, and

Artists using creativity to break down barriers FROM FRONT PAGE

VISITORS from across the state came together in Hobart last month to celebrate the artistic pursuits of people living with a disability, at the eighth annual Ability to Create exhibition.

The fully immersive exhibition at Hobart Town Hall showcased the work of more than 80 local participants, and encouraged visitors to activate their senses through sight, smell, sound and touch.

In 2013, Ability to Create founder Freddy Lee-Mount approached the council with an idea to celebrate the ability and talent of people living with disability in Hobart.

“I wanted to create awareness about people living with disability in our community and showcase their

artistic flare and skill to the greater Hobart community,” he said.

“Everybody is here to show their art. This isn’t about their disability it is about their ability.”

A digital light show, a sensory garden and a giant cuddle box were just some of the many exhibits on display to the public at this year’s exhibition.

Ability to Create also featured a marketplace for artists to sell their work, a number of interactive workshops, and a series of live performances across the three-day program.

“The format we moved to last year, with artists working alongside participants on thematic projects, worked really well,” Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said.

“The event is

going from strength to strength, and this year was a standout exhibition.

“One of the great things about artistic expression is that it can provide a voice for people to share their stories.”

Local rock band Sound Barriers launched the festival on 28 July with a set of their original songs and some classic covers by the likes of AC/DC and Twisted Sister.

Formed by attendees at a Life Without Barriers community program for people with disabilities, Sound Barriers features Matt “Hoori” Houri, Geoff Forsyth, Jenny Derrick and Matt Brady along with Life Without Barriers day program support worker Andy Whitaker and local

musician David Steel.

Drummer and singer Matt Houri said the band had performed at various gigs in Hobart, including at International Day of People with Disability events for the past four years.

“We love being rock stars - we just want to have fun and encourage the crowd to get involved and have fun with us,” he said.

Andy Whitaker said Sound Barriers is about keeping active and being mentally stimulated.

“Being a part of the band goes beyond just having fun and hanging out with mates,” he said.

“The band is really rewarding for the players – it keeps them stimulated and engaged.”

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and in the interests of good governance, authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to approve the recommendations of two assessment panels in the September 2022 round for annual grants of a value of $20,000 or greater.

Notice of Election until seven days after polls close.

During the caretaker period, Council will not make new by-laws or approve or renew any policies, and elected members will not submit notices of motion to Council or council committees, nor ask questions without notice.

Council meetings will continue to be held during the caretaker period. Full details of the Caretaker Policy will be available on the City of Hobart website.

News from the Hobart City Council meeting, 11 July

Assessment of Planning Applications with Heritage and Disability Access Issues

Council resolved to propose the introduction of additional flexibility to the requirements that would allow for equal access to heritage buildings.

McRobies Road Pedestrian Crossing In response to a public petition, Council will request that the Transport Commission approve a request to change the speed limit on a number of South Hobart roads from 50km/h to 40km/h; and for signage to be upgraded

Speakers Corner Following the sixmonth Speakers Corner trial, Council resolved to continue the program following findings and observations during the trial period and the ‘Out in the Open’ program in the first half of 2022.

Financial Delegation of Grants Council resolved that in light of the upcoming Local Government elections

Caretaker Provisions Following the request for a report into the adoption of caretaker provisions, Council resolved to adopt a draft Caretaker Policy.

The policy will commence from the

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Artists tap into the Current Artists Tricky Walsh, Chris Twite, Georgia Morgan and Lou Conboy at the Hobart Current: Epoch announcement

SIX Tasmanian artists have been selected to take part in the second iteration of the Hobart Current contemporary art program next year.

Delivered collaboratively by the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) and the City of Hobart, Hobart Current aims to nurture and showcase contemporary artists working across different

media, culminating in an exhibition every two years.

Following a comprehensive expression of interest process, which saw more than 150 submissions from local, interstate and international artists, ten were selected to participate in 2023 Tasmanian artists Georgia Morgan, Isabella Maria Foster, Lou Conboy,

Nathan Maynard, Tricky Walsh, Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler, plus Rochelle Haley (NSW), Darren Sylvester (Victoria), Arushi Jain (US) and Florence Shaw (UK).

“As an emerging artist I have not had an opportunity like this before,” Georgia Morgan said.

“I am so excited to be working with a strong

Tasmanian institution like TMAG alongside other inspiring artists.

“The Tasmanian art scene is very special and I can’t wait to see what this combination of local, national and international influence looks like.”

All ten artists will create new works across a variety of media including visual art, literature, performance, music, film and design -

responding to the 2023 theme, ‘Epoch’.

“The breadth of the concepts and ideas proposed in response to the theme was astonishing and truly reflective of the incredible depth in the creative community here in Hobart and Tasmania,” Epoch creative director Chris Twite said.

“In March 2023, we will bring together

these 10 phenomenal contemporary artists to create new works and to explore what it means to live in these interesting times, to take stock of our lives, and to step forward into a new era.”

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds is delighted at the combination of artists that have been selected to participate next year.

“Hobart Current

has brought together contemporary artists across a range of visual and performance arts to explore a really interesting theme that I’m sure will provoke ideas and discussion,” she said.

The Hobart Current: Epoch works will be presented at TMAG and at several public spaces across the Hobart CBD from March to May 2023.

Council Acting as Planning Authority The proposal for partial demolition and construction of a new building at 1 Knopwood Street, Battery Point was deferred at the request of the applicant.

Three applications for Change of Use to visitor accommodation were considered by council. All applications saw tied voting by Council, with the final decision on each now being determined by the relevant Director.

An application for

alterations to three properties on Salamanca Place were rejected under the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme on heritage grounds.

and heritage.

incentives for residential properties.

The report, endorsed

by Council, suggested that differential rating be considered for shortstay accommodation and vacant residential land as part of the rates and valuation strategy review to be conducted in the current financial year.

meeting on 14 June 2022, Council resolved to conduct an elector poll in conjunction with the next ordinary local government election in October 2022. The Tasmanian Electoral Commission will be engaged to undertake the elector poll on Council’s behalf.

Tasmania’s proposed move from Sandy Bay into the Hobart CBD, Council noted that the parliamentary inquiry was being considered, and that the established documents at that time be used to form the basis of any submission provided to that committee.

Council resolved to make a submission to the Legislative Council Select Committee in accordance with the resolution of 27 June, and the CEO will finalise the form of

the City of Hobart’s submission.

News from the Hobart City Council meeting, 1 August State Planning Provisions Review The current State Planning Provisions were implemented in 2017 and require review every five years by the State Government. Council endorsed the submission that will be entered into the review process that raise proposed changes to bike parking provision

Differential Rating Strategy At the 15 March 2022 Council meeting, a motion from the Deputy Lord Mayor was passed requesting a report be prepared “to determine if it is appropriate to seek approval to apply variable (differential) rates” to whole-house visitor accommodation properties and vacant land zoned as residential, as well as the possibility of rates rebates and possible

Save UTAS Campus Inc Elector Poll In response to a petition with more than 1000 signatures received at the Council

Legislative Council Select Committee In the Council Meeting on 27 June 2022, as part of a broader motion linked to the University of

TCA Ground Indoor Cricket Centre Council resolved to approve a new lease to the North Hobart Cricket Club for the TCA Ground Indoor Cricket Centre, with authorisation delegated to the CEO to finalise terms and conditions and provide a further report to council should any community objections be received during the community engagement period.

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Drug report shows changing attitudes Alison Lai Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council Tasmania CEO

(L-R) Hobart Women’s Shelter CEO Janet Saunders with MVP program facilitator Helen Hudson

Women’s shelter program helps prevent gender-based violence THE Hobart Women’s Shelter’s Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program is seeing great results as the pilot project reaches the halfway mark.

Delivered in partnership with Engender Equality, Women’s Health Tasmania and the Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, MVP is a leadership program that empowers participants to confront, interrupt or prevent violence.

Hobart Women’s Shelter CEO Janet Saunders said the program gives people the chance to explore and challenge the attitudes, beliefs and cultural norms that underpin genderbased violence.

“It is a really good

opportunity for local people in the community that are wanting to make a difference,” she said.

“The six-hour workshop discusses what family violence is, what some of those red flags are and how to be an effective bystander.

“We look at different scenarios and really encourage discussion around issues such as sexual assault, harassment, consent, family violence and gender equality.”

Since receiving a grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) in 2020 the program has trained 570 participants from right across the state.

“The grant has been pivotal in delivering this program,” Ms Saunders said.

“The generous funding is allowing us to spread this message state-wide and develop communities that are talking about family violence.

“We want everyone who completes a workshop to walk away with an increased understanding and a greater sense of confidence of how to be an effective bystander “The results we are seeing are incredible.

Ninety-eight per cent of participants said their understanding of family violence had increased and that they would be more likely to intervene in violent situations.”

Many communities are calling for additional workshops as the program enters its second

stage of delivery.

TCF Chair Sally Darke said the program’s success so far is an indicator of how important it is.

“It’s great to see a community centred project take shape to equip people to tackle a prevalent issue in our society,” she said “Our communities are evolving, and the TCF is committed to enabling projects and programs that meet the changing needs of our communities.

“Improving community wellbeing and health is certainly one of those areas.”

To register for upcoming workshops, go to trybooking.com and search ‘Mentors in Violence Prevention’.

THE recent release of the Australian Government’s report into community attitudes and perceptions towards drugs has raised a number of surprised eyebrows.

Yet for those like myself who work in the alcohol, tobacco and other drugs sector, the results of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s report were not surprising.

Rather, the report provided further evidence of what we have been saying to government for some time now - that community attitudes towards drug use have changed, and Tasmanians want to see more contemporary, health-based responses introduced.

We were not surprised that in 2019 more than 80 per cent of people living in southern Tasmania believed that possession of cannabis for personal use should not be a criminal offence.

Community attitudes towards cannabis have changed significantly over the past 10 years.

Support for health responses, rather than criminal ones, to the possession of illicit substances like ecstasy and heroin for personal was higher in southern Tasmania than in most other regions of the state, with more than 60 per cent supportive of pill testing health services.

More than half of those in southern Tasmania were supportive of referral to treatment or education programs for those found in possession of illicit substances like heroin and amphetamines for their personal use.

But we knew that this change was happening.

In the past three years since this research was collected, we are confident that perceptions have continued to evolve, and the reasons why will be varied.

Generally, many are beginning to realise that the ‘war on drugs’ is an outdated approach and that criminalising drugs plays a key role in making them more dangerous.

I also believe that there is an increased awareness across the community that there is simply no stereotype when it comes to drug use.

Everyone reading this will know someone who uses drugs and would want that person to be treated with compassion and respect if they chose to seek support, regardless of whether it’s for alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceutical medications or an illicit substance.

The findings of the AIHW report couldn’t come at a better time, with the Tasmanian Government in the process of finalising the Tasmanian Drug Strategy 2022-2027.

I hope that this research provides the Tasmanian Government with the confidence that the Tasmanian community is ready to talk about different approaches to responding to drug use.

A government with the confidence to sit down and have an honest conversation about drug use at the grassroots with our community, will give everyday Tasmanians the confidence to have their own.

Alison Lai is the CEO of the Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council, the peak body representing communitymanaged organisations delivering specialist alcohol, tobacco and other drug programs and services across Tasmania.

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The Hon Sue Smith AM, Chair of the Local Government Board THIS week saw the release of the Local Government Board’s ‘Stage 1’ Interim Report on the Future of Local Government Review.

The Tasmanian Government has asked the Board to comprehensively review the role, function, and design of local government in Tasmania so that councils can deliver the best possible community services and outcomes in the future.

Stage 1 of the Review commenced in January and was all about community engagement

and fact finding, and we have been encouraged by how the local government sector, stakeholders and the broader community have engaged in a genuine and positive way.

Our Interim Report outlines what we have learned so far and sets out an overall vision for the future of the sector we hope the Tasmanian community can and will rally behind.

Now we want to hear from the community if we have got that vision right. To help, we have developed an online engagement portal where the public can explore the Report, respond to our consultation questions, and share their views on the future role of councils.

You can access the portal at www.engage.futurelocal. tas.gov.au And now to address the ‘elephant in the room’ – council amalgamations.

The Board is

approaching the Review from the perspective of improving council capability, rather than through the narrow lens of ‘cost efficiency’ alone.

That is not to say that there may not be better or more efficient ways of delivering some services. We think there are likely to be a range of areas where greater scale economies could deliver better value and higher quality services.

The Board remains open to all options at this stage, including the potential for fewer, larger councils.

But we do not want to focus all our attention on council amalgamations as the only possible pathway to reform, nor pretend mergers will be the ‘silver bullet’ to address all the challenges.

We also want to consider new and innovative service consolidation and resource

sharing models which could deliver a better balance between local responsiveness and service efficiency.

Ensuring that all our councils can deliver on the things that matter most in an effective, efficient and sustainable way will require a re-set in our thinking and a collaborative effort to design a system that can deliver that vision.

So, in Stage 2, let’s keep working together to shape the future of local government.

The Hon. Sue Smith AM is the Chair of the Local Government Board.

Sue is a former councillor, mayor, and President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania.

Sue was the first female President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council, serving from 2008 to 2013.

To learn more, visit www.futurelocal.tas.gov.au

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Arboricultural program officer Melanie Conomikes, Tasmanian Young Planners convenor Andrew Holmes and Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds help plant one of the new Collins Street trees

CBD’s green spine grows for National Tree Day a number of advanced trees along Collins Street, and encouraged home gardeners and businesses to be part of a movement to green the city.

The City of Hobart’s green infrastructure plan has a target of planting enough trees across Hobart to create an urban

tree canopy of 40 per cent by 2046.

Just four per cent of the Hobart CBD is currently sheltered by the city’s tree canopy. In Hobart’s urban and suburban areas the canopy is just over 16 per cent.

“While Hobart is surrounded by beautiful

forests and woodlands, the CBD and many of our inner suburbs are starkly low on trees,” Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said.

“If Hobart is to achieve an urban tree canopy of 40 per cent by 2046 we need to protect our current tree population and carry out an ambitious

tree planting agenda.

“The City of Hobart controls just a small proportion of the land across the city and so what will really make a big difference for Hobart’s future tree canopy is what happens in people’s gardens.

“The best time to plant

ACCLAIMED actor Jane Longhurst will paint a portrait of loneliness on stage when she performs a highly unconventional solo show in Hobart this month.

Described by ‘The New York Times’ as “devastating” and “extraordinary”, ‘Request Programme’ is a meticulous observation of the mundane, with a tragic twist in the tail.

In what is believed to be the Tasmanian premiere of ‘Request Programme’, local theatre legend Robert Jarman will direct Longhurst,

who portrays a woman returning home at the end of her workday.

She changes clothes, makes a simple meal, listens to the radio, works on a craft hobby, cleans up, and prepares for bed – before one final devastating act occurs as the play’s climax.

‘Request Programme’ runs for more than 70 minutes - without a single word spoken.

The silent monologue is arguably more relevant today as it was 50 years ago when it was written

by German playwright

Franz Xaver Kroetz.

Though mute, the central character speaks for all the voiceless and socially isolated individuals everywhere, at a time when loneliness is on the rise.

Presented in association with Blue Cow Theatre and Detached Cultural Organisation as part of Beaker Street Festival 2022, ‘Request Programme’ will be performed at the Detached Gallery in Macquarie St from 5-15 August.

To book tickets, go

to www.beakerstreet. com.au/events/requestprogramme ‘Request Programme’ is the second of Longhurst’s Black Bag Trilogy series, after she performed Samuel Beckett’s ‘Happy Days’ as part of Mona Foma in Launceston and Hobart in January 2021.

The production is supported by Arts Tasmania through the Minister for the Arts and made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund and more than 100 individual donors.

Jane Longhurst stars in ‘Request Programme’ at the Detached Gallery this month

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a tree was 20 years ago; the second-best time to plant a tree is now.”

Tasmanian Young Planners Convenor Andrew Holmes said trees and plants have been undervalued in our cities.

“Trees bring so many benefits to our streetscapes including reducing the

temperatures on our footpaths, increasing property values, and improving the mental health of our residents,” he said.

“Trees create happier and healthier residents which is fantastic for everyone, including our local businesses.”

THE City of Hobart has planted new trees in the CBD to celebrate National Tree Day (31July) – part of a plan to create a ‘green spine’ running from Hobart Rivulet Park into the city centre.

The Council teamed up with the Tasmanian Young Planners to plant

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Rotary delivers winter woollies

Bethlehem House staff member Angela Lawless, volunteers Brian Claridge and Tony Thompson, and Angela Holzberger from the Rotary Club of North Hobart

THE final batch of hand-made woollen blankets, beanies and scarves made by Rotary members across Tasmania over the past year has been handed over to Bethlehem House in North Hobart, helping ease the hardship of locals facing homelessness and insecure housing this winter.

Last winter, thenRotary District Governor for Tasmania Heather Chong issued a challenge to all Rotary Clubs across the state to think about how they could support people experiencing homelessness in the

community.

Members took to the challenge with great enthusiasm, eventually creating more than 200 blankets – with relatives and friends of club members getting involved from as far away as New South Wales.

All of the knitted goods donated over the past year were handed to the Salvation Army, who have worked with Colony 47, City Mission, St Vincent de Paul and others to distribute them where they are most needed.

The Rotary Club of North Hobart had the honour of handing over

the last of the items to Bethlehem House, which is managed by St Vincent de Paul Society and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Along with the handmade items, Rotary volunteers also delivered ten overnight packs for homeless men, featuring items donated by Anaconda and Chemist Warehouse.

The Rotary Club of North Hobart supports Bethlehem House every year and in 2021-22 raised $30,000 for a van to be converted, enabling a private health provider to run a mobile health hub.

Shining light on housing issues Each year the City of Hobart organises a number of Homelessness Week community events, as well as partnering with organisations like the Hobart City Mission and St Vincent de Paul to deliver activities that raise awareness, explore solutions and provide resources to address the complex issues arising from homelessness.

The human impact of homelessness is explored in the ‘I Am Somebody’ project, which was launched at the State Cinema on 2 August.

‘I am Somebody’ is a series of powerful interviews with people who have recently, or are currently, experiencing homelessness in southern Tasmania, laying bare the reality and experiences of the

individuals sharing their stories.

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, who is the convenor of the Greater Hobart Homelessness Alliance, said each interview highlights the issues that people experiencing homelessness face.

“These moving interviews give voice to the highly personal challenges faced and demonstrates the strength and hope that people in our community have,” she said.

Created with members of the City’s Housing with Dignity reference group and local support services including the City Mission and Salvation Army, the project was extended this year to incorporate the Clarence, Glenorchy

and Huon Valley councils.

“The expansion of this program highlights the growing issue of homelessness in our region, and that this is something we all need to tackle together,” Mayor Reynolds said.

“The Homelessness Week theme of ‘Housing Ends Homelessness’ highlights the need for more affordable housing as a core foundation to addressing the housing shortage.”

To learn more about action on homelessness, the ‘I am Somebody’ project and the Hobart Helps card, go to hobartcity.com.au Housing and homelessness support services can also be accessed, phone 1800 800 588 or go to sheltertas.org.au for assistance.

THIS year’s Tasmanian Government Discounts and Concessions Guide offers more than 90 different types of concessions, with everything from council rates to health services and vehicle registration included in the 2022/23 edition.

Free copies of the Guide will be available from 30 August at Service Tasmania, libraries,

councils and various other Government offices. More than 500 organisations across the state will receive copies of the Guide for wider community distribution.

Community Services Minister Nic Street recently launched the online version of the Guide, which is now available at www. concessions.tas.gov.au “Concessions

are available across Government programs and departments, with a focus on providing tangible support for people with a disability and their carers, as well as seniors, veterans, widows, sole parents and students,” he said.

“I encourage all Tasmanians to head to the website and, if eligible, take advantage of the concessions being offered.”

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Hobart community members (L-R) Anastasia Tsipas, Christina Roscoe and Kate Boatwright are helping to knit blankets at the Hobart Library for the Hobart Women’s Shelter

Knitters needed to help women’s shelter project

MEMBERS of the local community gathered at the Hobart Library last week for the launch of a new knitting initiative for National Homelessness Week.

With more people in the community facing insecure housing than ever before, Libraries Tasmania is seeking keen knitters who can help make blankets for the Hobart Women’s Shelter.

Homelessness and housing advocate and former Hobart Citizen of the Year Kate Kelly said on any given night more than

116,000 Australians experience some form of homelessness.

“For many facing or at risk of homelessness the library is one of the only places they can go where you are not required to spend money,” she said.

“The library provides outreach and is a strong link for people in the community who are marginalised.”

The knitting group is just one of the projects that Libraries Tasmania offers to support members of the community who are at risk of

or are experiencing homelessness.

Bethlehem House program coordinator Danni Cananzi said the library is crucial in reducing repeat homelessness and recidivism in clients.

“As part of our digital literacy program, the Hobart Library offers one-on-one sessions to the guys at Bethlehem House,” she said.

“The support has been such a great asset for us and the people accessing our services.

“We have people who have come out of prison on parole who

need support accessing myGov and the internet to ensure they are receiving payments and the support that is necessary to get them back on their feet.”

Knitting group sessions are held at the library every Monday between 12pm-2pm.

If you are unable to join the group knitting session, you can still enjoy the library space any time and knit a few lines or squares with wool, needles and crochet sticks provided.

Donations of wool are also gratefully accepted.

Discounts, concessions 2022/23 guide out now

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‘39 Steps’ shaping up to be a complete Lark FOUR actors will play more than 100 roles in the theatre adaption of ‘The 39 Steps’ this August.

Adapted from Hitchcock’s 1935 classic ‘film noir’, the play moves heavily into the comedy ‘homage’ aspect of not only Hitchcock’s adaptation, but of the entire spy thriller genre.

The Hobart Repertory Theatre Society’s version promises to be a fastpaced and fun journey through a weekend in the life of main character Richard Hannay as he is drawn into a fiendish and intriguing web of spying and murder, entirely by chance.

With Jared Goldsmith taking on the role of Hannay and Jean Ivey, Andrew Gregson and Jeff Keogh playing all the other characters, the show journeys from London to Scotland and back in the early 20th century.

For local director Jack Lark, ‘The 39 Steps’ marks his final work in Tasmania before embarking on a course at the famed Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts in London.

Director Jack Lark and actor Jared Goldsmith rehearsing

IT’S hot, it’s free, and it’s back: the Hobart Jazz Club will deliver its 18th annual Hot August Jazz Festival in North Hobart on 28 August.

The totally Tasmanian event continues to grow and grow, with almost 280 musicians performing across 12 venues this year, all within walking distance in the North Hobart CBD. “The festival promises to deliver something for all jazz tastes, with jazz genres from traditional

and mainstream through to funk and modern,” Hobart Jazz Club president Kaye Payne said.

The event opens at noon on Sunday 28 August in five venues (including the official opening at The Queens Head) and wraps up at the Republic Bar at midnight.

Jazz fans can expect to see everything from duos through to big bands performing throughout the day and night at venues along

Mr Lark’s background is in musical theatre, most recently the critically acclaimed ‘Old Man and The Old Moon’, and he hopes to bring some of the pace and rhythm required for a musical to ‘The 39 Steps’.

“For a show like this, timing is everything,” he said.

“From the technical requirements of multiple costume and set changes, to the pace of the show and most critically the humour, everything has to happen at the right moment. Which frequently for poor Mr Hannay, is exactly the wrong moment.”

The production will be the third of Hobart

Rep’s four plays at the Playhouse this year, after successful seasons of both ‘Peter Rabbit’ and ‘Go Back for Murder’.

“This year is all about fun for both us and the audience,” marketing convener Ben Armitage said. “‘The 39 Steps’ is the kind of play where you give a young, exciting and up-and-coming team some room and support and watch them bring a level of joy and energy to the stage that reinvigorates the entire industry.”

The show runs from 12-27 August, with both evening and matinee performances.

Tickets are available now from www. playhouse.org.au

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“This event is a showcase of Tasmanian Jazz talent with a mix of new and seasoned performers,” festival coordinator Christine Bailey said.

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experienced players do their thing.”

Presented by the Hobart Jazz Club Inc with support from the Hobart City Council, Hot August Jazz 2022 will run from noon to

midnight on Sunday 28 August. Programs will be available a week before the event at the venues and online at www.hobartjazzclub. com Entry to all venues

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built within the Bisdee Community Centre at 20 Windsor Street, Glenorchy.

Technically it is ‘cottage respite’, which means it has only a few guests at a time.

The program has been designed specifically for short-term stays, to assist families and carers to take some time off for themselves and recharge.

Guests enjoy 24hour personal care and activity programs including lunch outings, art, exercise and more, if they want to join in.

Riet visits the Bisdee Community Centre (or ‘day centre’, as it is

known) at least three times a week and has done for eight years.

She used to catch the bus there and now the Centre collects her from home for the day.

The Centre is open for day respite seven days a week from 7am.

‘Hotel’ Bisdee operates 24/7 for respite care, and guests are welcome to join the day centre group to participate in the activities.

Riet proudly showed off her room at ‘Hotel’ Bisdee.

“These are nice rooms, aren’t they?,” she said.

“It’s clean here, comfortable. The

bathroom is huge! The staff are very caring and take time to answer questions.”

Riet was enthusiastic about returning to stay at ‘Hotel’ Bisdee in the future.

“Oh yeah! It’s just like a holiday you know, with bus tours, lunch outings and making friends,” she said.

“I’ve always called Bisdee my second home anyway!”

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HAVE you got an idea for a business? Where do you go from here?

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

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 sit down and talk to a real person, brainstorm your idea and talk through the things you need to consider.

“Once we understand

where someone’s at in their small business journey, based on their needs we can do further one-on-one mentoring with them or refer them to other relevant programs and services, remembering our services are completely free.”

The Entrepreneurship Facilitator program offers one-on-one mentoring in-person

or remotely; referrals to other relevant support programs and services; and monthly free workshops and information sessions.

In August 2022 we have some great topics on offer - FREE, online and in-person.

What you need to know when getting started in small business

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

De-mystifying the market scene Are you looking to start selling at markets?

Or already doing it, with little success?

Coffee and connections Network and meet fellow small business owners in various locations across southern Tasmania.

Bookings are essential.

For more information or to book your FREE place in the program, go to www.businesssouth.org. au, phone 0455372023, or email sharon@ businesssouth.org.au

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Business South offers one-on-one mentoring and guidance

Community Grants Program

Contributing to local communities has become part of everyday life here at Hobart Airport.

We are inviting Tasmanian charities to apply to have their project considered as part of our Community Grants Program.

We’ve got up to $5000* for projects that make a difference to Tasmania’s environment or communities.

For more information, visit hobartairport.com.au and help us, help others.

*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.

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Exquisite hand-made rugs weave into Bathurst Street

FOURTH generation rug weaver Khalid Shah Sultan is sharing his love and knowledge of the ancient artform in his new Bathurst Street store.

In the late 1800s Khalid’s great-grandfather followed the Silk Road.

Beginning in Persia, he made his way through countless towns, villages, and cities before finally settling in Kashmir.

“It was a time of great migration, and the King of Kashmir at the time was calling for people to come and practice rug weaving in the region,” Khalid said.

“My great-grandfather went on to set up a rug factory in Kashmir, where he taught my grandfather and then my father and uncles the art of weaving.”

Khalid’s greatgrandfather was a master of the trade, and Khalid is working to continue his legacy and build the appreciation of this centuries old artform.

Khalid had held exhibitions in Tasmania before opening his Bathurst Street store, The Tasmanian Rug Gallery, and the response he received was always very positive.

“We could see a gap in the market for high quality, artisan rugs and decided to open the store and share this incredible art form with the Tasmanian community,” Khalid said.

The Rug Gallery Tasmania proudly holds one of the largest stocks of silk rugs, knotted Persian, and Oriental rugs in Australia, with a collection of beautiful artisan pieces from across the Middle East, including Iran, India, Kashmir, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Persia.

“Some of the wools are sourced from high altitude mountains of Kashmir,” Khalid said.

“The sheep are grazed around the tree line of the mountains and because of the climate and the altitude they have very fine wool, making the pieces of very high quality.”

Khalid personally handpicks some of the pieces from countryside Kashmir, made by families that have been practising the art of weaving for centuries.

“Skilled weavers from the middle east can often be exploited by agencies,” Khalid said.

“The precision, time and

Stunningly

effort put into each rug is astounding.

“So, I have made it my top priority to ethically source all of our rugs directly from the weavers to support them in their craftmanship.

“Some of the rugs can take up to two years to make, with each rug being made up of millions of knots that are each done by hand.

“A lot of the rugs are also dyed with organic colours that are derived from plants and organic materials.

“This is how rugs from the middle east were originally dyed.

“We are so glad to stock pieces that are organically dyed and showcase the long history of rug weaving.”

Khalid and his family are excited to be sharing these incredible works of art with the Hobart community and can’t wait to help create alluring and inspired spaces in your home.

To view The Rug Gallery Tasmania’s extensive collection head to 126 Bathurst Street, Hobart or check them out on Facebook.

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Our mission... to help to create alluring and inspired spaces in your home.

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TasPorts supports use of Hobart waterfront AFTER launching its Community Grant Program in early 2022, TasPorts has been offering grants up to $5,000 to local projects, initiatives and events that benefit local communities surrounding Tasmanian commercial and community ports.

As TasPorts’ largest community asset, the Hobart waterfront hosts many large events every year, and TasPorts is there to support them.

Hobart-based youth

dance company DRILL was awarded in-kind support to present its upcoming performance ‘dissolving labels’ at MAC 02, TasPorts’ premier event venue.

DRILL General Manager Cathryn Williams said there was no way it could afford to perform in a space like MAC 02 without the support.

“We were really interested in the space for this particular performance, so we decided to make a hire

enquiry,” she said.

“Straight away, TasPorts made us aware of the Community Grant Program it was launching, and the rest of the process was seamless.”

This winter saw a number of festivals return to Hobart’s waterfront including the iconic Festival of Voices, which received an inkind grant from TasPorts for operational and marketing support for its 2022 program.

In August, the biennial

Australian Antarctic Festival will also return for a five-day program of exhibitions, tours, displays and lectures.

Over the duration of the festival, 8,000 Adélie penguins, painted

by Australian and International school children from 150 schools, will be displayed at MAC 02 in a giant penguin rookery.

“Thanks to TasPorts’ Community Grant Program, the everpopular penguin rookery will return for this year’s

AFTER two years disrupted by the pandemic, event directors have their “penguins lined up in a row” and are set to deliver a packed program of science and discovery at next month’s Australian Antarctic Festival in Hobart.

Co-directed by Mawson’s Huts Foundation CEO Greg Carter and local events stalwart Andrew Brassington, the reemerging Australian Antarctic Festival aims to showcase Tasmania’s contribution to Antarctic exploration and discovery and Hobart’s status as a leading Antarctic Gateway City.

The Mawson’s Huts Foundation will partner with the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO, the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, the Tasmanian

Government’s Antarctic Tasmania, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, TasPorts and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) to deliver the one-of-a-kind festival across five days, from 2428 August.

Displays will be scattered across the Hobart waterfront for the duration of the festival, with the main exhibition taking place in Princes Wharf No. 1.

“The Australian Antarctic Festival has been designed to engage all,” Australian Antarctic Festival media manager Daryl Peebles said.

“With exhibitions ranging from highly academic through to family-friendly, the festival aims to give the public an insight into what happens when our expeditioners disappear over the horizon and

head down south to the Antarctic.

“Tasmania currently holds the largest concentration of Antarctic scientists in the world.

“We have a big proliferation of supported activities here in Tasmania, making it the ideal place for anyone interested in the Antarctic to come.”

School groups will visit on the first two days of the Australian Antarctic Festival, learning about Antarctic exploration history and the valuable work done by contemporary expeditioners.

“As soon as the word was out, schools from across the south fully subscribed,” Mr Peebles said.

“Many students will come and admire their hand-painted penguins that will be included in the ever-popular ‘penguin

rookery’.

“In Macquarie Wharf No. 2 school children and festival visitors alike will be greeted by several thousand penguins painted by children from as close as Albuera Street Primary School to as distant as regions in Europe.”

For students living in regional areas, the Mawson’s Huts Foundation’s Mobile Antarctic Classroom will be touring from 8 August.

“The mobile classroom will enable school children who may not have the opportunity to visit the festival to have access to a condensed display,” Mr Peebles said.

The 2022 Australian Antarctic Festival will run from 24-28 August on Hobart’s waterfront.

Entry is free. For more information, visit www. mawsons-huts.org.au/ antarctic-festival

festival,” Australian Antarctic Festival media manager Daryl Peebles said.

“School children and festival visitors alike will be greeted by thousands of penguins drawn by children from as close as Albuera Street Primary School to as distant as regions in Europe.”

TasPorts’ Community Grant Program also provided funding to Sprout Tasmania to assist with its first online Cross-Pollinate forum, which explored

changing perspectives for the agricultural community in Tasmania, both on the farm and in business. As facilitators of Tasmania’s exports, TasPorts supports initiatives to contribute to increased resilience and opportunity in the agriculture industry.

Across the first two grant rounds of 2022, TasPorts has awarded $50,000 in funding and $15,000 of inkind support to 13 organisations to support a variety of projects

across Tasmania.

TasPorts Group Executive Kate Dean said the organisation had a long and proud history of supporting community events and initiatives across Tasmania.

“Our organisation is proud to play a major role in contributing to the Tasmanian economy, and each year supports a number of initiatives and events that benefit the communities located near our port operations,” she said.

Frozen festival back with a blast

Real penguins (left) and the ‘penguin rookery’ painted by school children last year

The dog sled team in full flight at a previous Australian Antarctic Festival

Your opportunity to look over the horizon and see what we do in Antarctica.

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DENTAL HEALTH

The importance of fluoride THE Australian Dental Association (ADA) celebrates Tasmania’s instrumental part in water fluoridation history this Dental Health Week.

“Fluoride in drinking water and toothpaste is one of the real success stories of public health this century,” ADA spokesperson on fluoride Dr Michael Foley said.

“Prior to the 1940s tooth decay was rampant in Australia and there was little evidence on how to reduce it.

“But by the mid-1940s evidence suggesting that adding fluoride to drinking water helped to prevent tooth decay emerged from US dental studies.

“The studies found that high levels of fluoride resulted in the discolouration of teeth but reduced tooth decay.

“It went on to be investigated at a national level and eventually studies confirmed that one milligram of fluoride per one litre of drinking water was the perfect balance.”

Tooth decay began to drastically reduce after the introduction of fluoridated water and word spread across the globe.

The Northern Tasmanian town of Beaconsfield had heard about the application of fluoride coming out of

America and the towns municipal chemist and filtration officer Frank Gray was desperately searching for a solution to the increased dental issues in children living in the town.

Mr Gray presented the promising evidence to the Beaconsfield Municipal Council and by 1953 Beaconsfield became the first town in Australia to fluoridate the towns water supply.

Naturally as water fluoridation became more mainstream some opposition developed.

By the 1960s sceptics claimed that water fluoridation caused acne, allergic rashes, backaches, boils, brittle bones, cancer, hardened arteries, heart disease, left-handedness, mottled teeth, paralysis, stammering, animal sterility, varicose veins and more.

Many of these concerns came from health professionals aiming to cause fear amongst the Australian population.

“The dean of the dental school at the University of Melbourne from 1955-67, Sir Arthur Amies, was opposed to fluoridation despite being a dentist,” Dr Foley said.

“His prominent voice created doubt amongst the

community and resulted in Melbourne not fluoridating its water until 1977, 24 years after Beaconsfield introduced it.”

A decade and a half after the introduction of fluoride in Tasmania, a Tasmanian Royal Commission into the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies was held.

“The Tasmanian Government wanted to investigate the health implications of water fluoridation once and for all,” Dr foley said.

In 1968, the Royal Commission found in flavour of fluoridation. This led to the passing of the Fluoridation Act 1968, which resulted in all of Tasmania’s communal water supplies being fluoridated.

Fluoride reduces the process of demineralisation (where the enamel begins to dissolve) making teeth more resistant to decay; boosts recovery of weakened enamel by helping repair the early reversible stage of tooth decay; and slows the activity of bacteria that cause decay.

“We have 89 per cent of Australians accessing fluoridated drinking water, which is very high by world standards, and consequently on average Australians have really good dental health,” Dr

Foley said.

“By the 1970s fluoride was starting to be included in major toothpaste brands such as Colgate and Oral-B as an extra step to reduce tooth decay.

“We have gone from having widespread tooth decay in most western countries to a situation now where most people have very little tooth decay and water fluoridation is primarily to thank.

“If I put a filling in a primary school student’s first permanent molar, over their lifetime that filling will need to be replaced five or six times.

“As dentists we would much prefer to see you irregularly for a routine clean and check than to perform drill and fill dentistry.”

In addition to drinking fluoridated water, the Australian Dental Association has four key measures to ensure optimal oral health this Dental Health Week.

Dental Health Week is ADAs annual oral health campaign, and this year’s theme is “love your teeth”.

The campaign messages are: 1. Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoridated toothpaste (for two minutes each time) 2. Floss once a day with floss or an interdental

Gavin and Shara, with donations to the Association for Children with Disability (Tas)

EXPERIENCE counts when it comes to creating individually crafted dentures that are comfortable, functional and look good – and The Denture Centre at Moonah has been changing people’s lives through quality dental care for nearly 50 years.

The Denture Centre has five locations across the state - including one in Hobart

and one in Moonah – and has helped generations of Tasmanians enhance their self-esteem with improved facial contouring, lip support and a smile to be proud of.

Denture Centre Moonah owner and dental prosthetist Jay Long started his apprenticeship at The Denture Centre back in 2003, before heading to Melbourne to continue his

studies.

He returned a decade later, buying the Moonah business in 2013.

“Dentures, mouthguards, basically anything that’s removable from the mouth, we can make it,” he said.

“With most dentists, if they do any denture work, they’ll see the patient and then send it off for a lab to do.

“But here the person the

patient sees does all the lab work as well, which is a major benefit of seeing a prosthetist rather than a dentist.”

The Denture Centre prides itself on the attention it pays to, and the relationships it builds with, its clients.

“Most of my work comes from word-of-mouth,” Jay

said.

“I find a lot of patients come in disgruntled with the attitude or service they get from other places. But when people come here, I treat them like my family and friends.

“We try to listen to what the patient’s needs are, and treat everyone as they want

brush 3. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and limit added sugar intake 4. Visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventive care In conjunction with Dental Health Week 2022, the ADA Tasmania council provided more than 500 oral packs to various charitable organisations.

Toothbrushes and toothpastes were generously sponsored by Colgate, while the City Mission Hobart, The Association for Children with Disability (Tas) Inc, and The Launceston Benevolent Society were among the organisations ADA Tasmania

reached out to.

The ADA will also host an oral health education session for refugees, under the Red Cross Bicultural Health Program.

Dr Gavin Quek, co-chair of the oral health promotion committee, will also be volunteering with Loui’s Van to promote oral health awareness and provision of oral packs to the homeless.

“One of our main goals in ADA Tasmania is to empower, educate and encourage the improvement of oral health for all Tasmanians,” Dr Quek said.

For more information on free oral health resources go to teeth.org.au

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“Occasionally I’ll have a patient who comes back after a few years and says ‘I got my last dentures somewhere else, and I wish I hadn’t’.”

To book an appointment at The Denture Centre, phone 62720544 or go to thedenturecentre.com.au

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DENTAL HEALTH

Dentists of Tasmania’s free smile makeovers FAMILY business Dentists of Tasmania is your big city dentist just next door, offering a full range of services for everyone including dental implants, dentures, orthodontics, children’s dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, just to name a few.

Dr Roger Puckridge and his wife Geraldine have been serving the Sorell community for more than 25 years, meaning locals don’t have to travel to Hobart for the latest in dental treatments, technology and comfort.

An early adopter of modern technological advances, Dentists of Tasmania is not your typical small-town dentist.

We have the most upto-date equipment and knowledge of all the procedures which maximise your comfort, safety and the speed and effectiveness of

your procedures.

Mastering the emerging technology has added an exciting new dimension to Dr Puckridge’s skills, which he believes has contributed to the enthusiasm he has for the work.

“In the past five years, I’ve gone through this amazing transformation as a dentist,” he said.

“I love going to work and most of my colleagues don’t.

“For me, it’s just about being confident, having the gift of the gab, and being trustworthy. And I like to treat patients as if they were a member of my family.”

This year, Dentists of Tasmania is giving back to the community by giving away $2000 worth of free dentistry each month to deserving people in the community to say thanks for their support.

So far, six lucky community

The team at Dentists of Tasmania

members have benefited from smile makeovers.

“Lots of people are doing it hard after COVID and can’t afford to get the dental work done that they need,” Dr Puckridge said.

“There are lots of deserving people out there and we wanted to give back to the community as a way of saying thank you.”

With five dentists working at the surgery – Dr Puckridge, Dr Megan Von Keyserlingk, Dr Adib Kashani,

Love your smile…

Dentists of Tasmania is your big city dentist located in Sorell.

Serving the growing city of Sorell for over 25 years, there is no need travel to Hobart for the latest in dental treatments, technology and comfort.

Offering: General Dentistry Orthodontics Dental Implants Cosmetic Dentistry Revolutionary Airflow teeth cleaning

Call us to discuss your dental concerns or to make an appointment on 6265 2009 or visit our website www.dentistsoftas.com.au

Dr Sahba Kashani and Dr Prabin Baral - Dentists of Tasmania always welcomes new patients and has staff able to assist in languages including Mandarin, Nepalese, Hindi, Punjabi and Farsi.

To make a booking, phone 6265 2009 or go to the new website www.dentistsoftas. com.au, which features lots of before-and-after photos and a full list of available procedures and indicative costs.

Dr Roger Puckridge

20 Hobart Observer AUGUST 2022

A FINANCIAL MOMENT

Is superannuation a good investment?

Tony Daly

Tony Daly is a Financial Planner and has been part of Hobart’s Strategic Invest Blue expert team since 2004. He particularly enjoys helping his clients understand what might be possible with their financial objectives.

Away from work, his three sons keep him busy, and he’ll also be found regularly helping out on the junior cricket scene. Having played cricket competitively in both England and Australia, it’s a joy for Tony to stay involved in a sport he loves.

Here, Tony shares his thoughts on whether superannuation is a worthwhile investment.

THERE’S a common misperception that superannuation is an investment, however, it’s really a place to save in a low-tax environment where you get to choose how it’s invested.

It’s important to keep in mind that you can’t access your super until you reach a certain age and when considering investing your superannuation, your current age and stage in life are necessary factors to take into account.

For example, with super generally accessed at the age of 65, financial experts are likely to offer different advice for those in their 30s or 40s than to those for whom retirement is not far off.

People years or even decades away from retirement could look at greater share exposure.

Given that these investments typically

outperform over the long-term, it makes good sense, as time is on their side.

Conversely, for those much closer to retirement, less share exposure is often the preferred option. Extra funds in cash and fixed interest that could be comfortably drawn from over a period of time would be advisable. This approach also alleviates concerns about share market fluctuations.

Superannuation and Term Deposits Did you know that most superannuation funds offer term deposits? People are often unaware that many of the regular investment options available outside of super are also available within a super fund.

For example, in addition to potentially creating a share portfolio, investing some of your super into a term deposit account is another worthwhile consideration.

Generally, the longer the term of the investment or the more money you invest, the higher the interest rate paid. Rates are likely to be higher than most transactions and savings accounts. We can help you determine if this is a good option with your superannuation fund.

The Bottom Line and Taking Charge Keep in mind that over a working life of say 40 years, the balance of your superannuation may be as high if not higher than the value of your home!

So, if you’re

unaware of how your superannuation is invested or performing, now is a good time to check. Why not take charge of your own investment?

According to Morningstar research data, a typical superannuation fund that has approximately 70 per cent invested in shares and property and 30 per cent invested in cash and fixed interest will generate a return of around seven per cent per annum over rolling ten-year timeframes.

Tax Savings, Contributions and Schemes One of the things to be mindful of with super is that the government has changed the rules a fair bit over the years, and this may continue to happen.

For example, there is a limit to how much money can go into a super fund each financial year with a cap of $27,500 on concessional contributions (such as employer contributions, salary sacrifice taxand tax-deductible contributions) and a further cap of $110,000 (non-concessional contributions) for after tax money contributed to super.

Without super - let’s say you’re saving money in your own name for the retirement years - you would be paying more tax on those savings with an individual tax rate of anywhere between 19 per cent and 47 per cent. Super enables us to invest those same

earnings with a tax rate of only 15 per cent.

In addition to tax savings, there are other advantages in investing your superannuation.

For example, first home buyers can save for a deposit under the First Home Superannuation Saver Scheme. And for those over the age of 60 who are selling their home, the downsizing contribution enables individuals to put $300,000 into their super fund.

Plus, for couples where one person in the partnership is receiving the pension (current pension age is 66 years and six months) and the other is younger and therefore not yet entitled to it, there are ways of maximising Centrelink benefits by transferring funds into the younger person’s superannuation.

Superannuation and Insurance Did you know that you can hold insurance such as life insurance, total permanent disability cover and income protection cover in super? This is beneficial for people who want/need the cover but can’t afford to pay the premiums out of their pocket.

People can also have insurance cover in their super and have other insurance policies outside of super. So, it’s best to check what insurance cover you hold and determine whether it best suits your needs.

Lower Income Earners For lower income earners, the Government encourages people to save into super by offering a co-

contribution of up to $500 per financial year.

Withdrawing your Super When you retire you can choose the regularity with which you access your super based on your lifestyle and regular expenses (i.e., fortnightly or monthly withdrawals, etc.). Some people also opt to withdraw a lump sum for those bigger expenses such as travel, buying a car or even to pay off their mortgage.

One advantage of the lump sum withdrawal is that these amounts are generally tax free.

Getting Super Savvy!

All in all, I believe that taking a careful look at your superannuation is a wise move for everyone. In my view,

it’s worth having that conversation about how your super is currently being invested and determining if there are smarter moves to make such as looking at longer-term investments in shares or putting more of your hardearned savings into your fund.

To talk with us about investing your superannuation or for guidance on any financial matters, please contact us for a complimentary consultation. At Strategic Invest Blue, we’re passionate about helping our clients live their best possible lives. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss what matters most to you and more importantly, helping you achieve those goals.

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Sacred Heart College

Twilight Tours

Sacred Heart College students enjoying working together and exploring new activities while on Year 7 Camp

Stepping up to secondary THE move from Primary to Secondary school can seem daunting both for students and their parents as they prepare to progress into Year 7.

There are often many questions: Will I know anyone?

Will the work be harder? How will I find my way around?

How do I deal with lockers and being organised and moving from class to class rather than being in the same classroom every day? How do I catch the bus?

At Sacred Heart College we begin helping students make the transition from Primary to Secondary in Year 5, providing opportunities for students to spend time on our Secondary Campus, exploring classrooms and facilities, meeting teachers and students.

Orientation events are held

in November, December and February, dedicated to familiarising the incoming Year 7s with expectations and providing information to answer all those questions.

Transition events continue throughout Term 1 as Year 7s get to know each other and their teachers during Year 7 Camp Week and meet students from across the College as integral members of their Tutor, House and Peer Support Groups.

In recent years we have asked our graduating Year 10s to provide incoming Year 7s with some advice, or things they wish they’d known when beginning their Secondary journey.

Their overwhelming response to this question is to: “give everything a go, be kind, and

don’t stress about what other people think, not knowing where your class is, or about speaking up in class. People will help you out. No one cares if you mess up. If anything, it’ll help them gain more confidence too!”

“It’s always going to be a nervous thing starting in Year 7, but just know that you as a person will always be enough.

Growing, making mistakes and trying your best is the key to having a good year.”

On Thursday 25 August we are throwing our doors open and warmly welcome you to join us. Meet students and staff, and take a look around Sacred Heart College. Our Year 6 and Year 10 Student Leaders will be your guides and they look forward to answering any questions you might have.

Thursday 25 August 3:15pm - 5:15pm We welcome you to take a closer look at our College, take a tour, visit classrooms and see all that Sacred Heart has to offer - Enrolments for students wishing to commence Year 7 in 2024 are due by Friday 9 September 2022 - Enrolments for students wishing to commence Kindergarten in 2024 are due by May 2023

2 Cross Street, New Town (03) 6279 4090 admin@shc.tas.edu.au www.shc.tas.edu.au

Discover why Mount Carmel is the right choice for your daughter.

Open morning

Mount Carmel College is a school for today’s girls with a rich heritage, a warm welcoming community and an exciting future.

Wednesday 17 August 9am – 10am Register online.

Limited vacancies available in Years 5 and 7 for 2023.

A Catholic, Kinder to Year 10 school for girls. 361 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania • (03) 6216 7900

From Kinder to Year 10, Mount Carmel offers a quality Catholic education specifically for girls, which is affordable and accessible for every family. At Mount Carmel, we are committed to ensuring every student is given every opportunity to achieve their personal and academic best.

We invite you to explore what sets Mount Carmel College and our students apart at our Open Morning.

Our student-led tours give prospective families the opportunity to discover all that Mount Carmel has to offer.

Register now online or by calling the College.

mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

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Chefaholic Cooking School and Catering

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A paddock to plate cooking experience for all

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Walkers at the Overland Track’s Waterfall Valley Hut

Thriving on the Overland Track Jo Cordell-Cooper I’M a big fan on planning a challenging hike as a motivator for improving fitness, but there is another element to surviving a big hike that you may not be aware of.

With multi-day hikes comes many nights either camping or sharing a hut, and the Overland Track huts cater for up to 36 people so it is important to understand the unspoken etiquette of doing so.

Here are my five top tips for enjoying not only the hike, but living in close proximity to your fellow adventurers: First, leave your portable speaker at home. Nothing will make you less popular than playing music at a shared campsite or along the route.

Instead, enjoy this opportunity to switch off and enjoy the sounds of nature. If you need to listen to music pop your earphones in and test them prior to your hike for ‘noise leak’.

Secondly, know your gear. I’m going to be specific here – let’s talk sleeping mattresses!

Light and comfortable mattresses come in many thicknesses - with some even boasting a ‘R-value’ warmth rating - and have a range of ways of inflating.

Rather than being seduced by all this, do your research regarding the quietness of the mat.

While this might seem a little crazy there’s a few inflating mats that sound like crunchy chip packets or squeak like rubber on rubber – these are overly noisy and make every wriggle or roll-over a nightmare for all within the hut. I’ve been really happy with my Exped mattress.

Another essential courtesy is around bedtime - hikers are notoriously early to bed and rise. Starting

a rowdy game of cards or loud conversation is not appreciated by those weary from the day’s hike so read the room, and if your fellow hikers look like they are heading off to bed and you are wide awake, well that’s the perfect time to listen to your audio story or meditation app.

Another example of hiking courtesy comes under the heading of bodily functions.

Essentially, keep your windy moments to the outdoors and even be courteous there. No one wants to walk through that. Enough said.

Snorers are particularly unpopular, although we all understand snoring cannot be helped.

I’ve met a few very courteous souls who had stayed up late knowing that they snore and this has given fellow hikers the chance to get off to sleep.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that huts contain few tables and seats so if you are cooking at the table be a courteous person - cook, eat, wash up, and let the next group have the same comfort around preparing food.

I have met some of the most wonderful and interesting humans while hiking. Sleeping in a hiking hut can bond you quickly and intimately for life but this depends on being courteous and respectful of each other.

There is much to enjoy about sharing a hut!

Jo Cordell-Cooper offers Friday Night Hikes on the Eastern Shore, and half days hikes on weekends for those needing a little support to get started and gain confidence hiking in the bush.

Download your free hiking fitness resources from www.jocc.com. au/hiking or phone 0409 862206 for more information.

Health insurance that’s easy as HCi How healthy is your health insurance?

HAVING health insurance can mean peace of mind and lower medical bills. It can also save you tax and encourage good health.

But when’s the last time you checked your cover (or the decision to not have cover)? Do you know what it includes – and if it suits your current family?

Why do a health check on your health cover?

Reviewing your health cover makes sure it meets your needs and provides value to your family (including families of one!) And with COVID-19’s impact on our health and hospital waiting times, health

cover is an important safety net.

Things change, both in your needs and in health cover options, so your cover may be out of date. For instance, if you no longer need pregnancy cover, something like HCi’s Silver Plus cover may suit you better.

On top of that, most funds increase their fees every April. Is your cover still competitively priced?

Depending on when you last compared health cover, the rules may have changed. Not all health cover saves you from paying the Medicare Surcharge Levy, and HCi is one of very few funds including children up to the age of

31 (rather than 25) on family policies.

What if your cover ‘fails’?

If your existing hospital, extras or combined cover does not meet your needs or provide the best options for you, change to another fund! HCi will manage the exit from your old fund for you to make it easy.

No waiting periods apply when you switch to equivalent or lower cover so that needn’t be a factor in choosing to switch. Upgrading your cover (within or between funds) may well have additional waiting periods for certain types of cover, however.

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She had lined up the bags, which she refers to as ‘the ladies’, on the table, each one sporting its own unique character and embellishments.

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“These were things mum had valued and loved,” she said.

“She wasn’t rich, but it meant something to her.”

It was from that experience that Robyn’s interest in upcycling developed. Since retiring last year, Robyn has reengaged her hobby of sewing and put that interest into practice in the bags she creates, which combine recycled and new materials.

“The beautiful thing about these bags is that the pieces from the Ten Lives Op Shop give it character,” she said.

Much of the material such as placemats, doilies and quilting fabric that arrive at op shops is from

people who were in a similar situation to Robyn in 2016, and it means a lot to her that she can show that it can be upcycled into something beautiful and usable.

“It makes the relatives feel better, and it honours the person who had kept it for all those years,” Robyn said.

Robyn hopes that her projects will inspire others to think about recycling, and where their fabric comes from.

“Modern fabrics aren’t as good,” she said.

“You don’t have to go to big stores. The cheap stuff just doesn’t compare for durability.”

Robyn encourages other sewing enthusiasts to visit their local op shop to see what quality

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Robyn’s handbags have been available in stores around Hobart but are currently available from her direct.

Robyn also makes custom designs and can be contacted on 0415063716.

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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.

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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

6am: Wake Up with Kaye Payne.

9am: Bringing Back the Memories with David Carr. Midday: Beats and Ballads with Phil Williams.

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

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.”

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.

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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

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Sport

L-R: Young Mckeowns Boxing Gym members Max Hogno, Gracie Schofield and Kayla Mckeown, with club founder Zane Mckeown

Small gym, big dreams A LITTLE gym in Hobart’s northern suburbs is punching well above its weight, bringing back a haul of medals from the recent national championships.

Mckeowns Boxing Gym was established

by Zane Mckeown in 2016 as a safe and non-competitive environment for people looking to enhance their boxing skills.

Based at the Glenorchy Showgrounds and run by a group of dedicated volunteers with a strong focus on the local community, the gym strives to maintain an inclusive

culture for members, who range in age from 10 to 50.

Mckeowns is registered with Boxing Tasmania and Boxing Australia, and is now making its mark on the national boxing circuit.

In May this year, Mckeowns athletes Kayla Mckeown and Chris Lenga and former Mckeowns boxer Clinton Cooper returned from the Australian Club Boxing Championships with two gold medals and a silver - not bad for a small club based in Hobart’s northern suburbs.

“We are extremely proud of the results,” gym co-owner Kristy McKeown said.

“The professionalism and spirit of our boxers at national level was inspiring. They are proving to be great ambassadors for our club.”

Member for Elwick Josh Willie MLC recently visited the club to learn more about their achievements.

“Mckeowns does an amazing job to support the development of those looking to learn boxing skills,” he said.

“At a grassroots level, promising young boxers

like Kayla and Chris have been presented with an opportunity they may otherwise have missed and are proving to be a force on the national stage.”

This month, Mckeowns athletes will compete alongside other upcoming Tasmanian boxers at a tournament in Launceston.

It is then onto Sydney in October and November, where Mckeowns boxers will take part in multipleday competitions, gaining valuable experience and knowledge for future opportunities.

Tymor (centre) with teammates Liam O'Grady, Jordyn Donovan, Henry Budd, Mitchell Rogers, Xavier Clark, Daniel Chivers, Hamish Johnstone and Sam Heffernan, plus Tymor’s mum Larysa and coach Tristan Heffernan

Tymor rebounds

TEN-year-old Tymor really loves basketball – and his new teammates are more than happy to have him on their side.

When Tymor fled war-torn Ukraine with his mother Larysa and came to Australia in May on a humanitarian visa, he refused to leave his old ball behind, deflating it and jamming it in his backpack.

After the family arrived in Hobart, the Eastern Shore’s Dominoes basketball club worked with the Ukraine Society to place Tymor on a junior

team.

With a brand-new ball under his arm, Tymor was thrilled to play his first game at Warrane Stadium recently.

“Tym came along to training, and then decided to watch the first game sitting on the bench with everyone,” team coach Tristan Heffernan said.

“After that he was pumped. He played his first game the following weekend, and played as much as any of the other boys. He did a good job.

“He has fit in really well with the rest of the team.

He has dived straight in and the other boys have been really good, looking to pass him the ball and give him a pat on the back when he gets a shot in.

“This roster is nearly finished but he’s keen to play again next season, and hopefully stay with these boys for that roster as well.”

The club plans to continue to support Tymor and Larysa, including looking to purchase him some new basketball boots ahead of the spring roster starting in September.

The JackJumpers take on the Brisbane Bullets at the new MyState Bank Arena

Jacks back for season two

THE Tasmania JackJumpers will tip-off their first home game of the new NBL season on 3 October, in what’s expected to be the first of many sold-out matches at Hobart’s MyState Bank Arena.

The JackJumpers will begin their second NBL season on the road against the South East Melbourne Phoenix, before returning home

to host the Cairns Taipans on the first Monday of the school holidays.

“We’re really pleased to tip off the season at the start of the school holidays and bring our fans together for the start of another exciting year,” CEO Simon Brookhouse said.

“It has been a short off-season, but we see that as a blessing to

keep building on our momentum from the NBL22 Finals.

The guys are having a good break and are really excited to get back to playing in front of the best fans in the league.”

The JackJumpers have also secured blockbuster Hobart home games on Boxing Day (vs the New Zealand Breakers) and New Year’s Day (vs the Phoenix).

They will also play two matches at Launceston’s Silverdome, with northern fans looking forward to games on 18 November and 18 January.

A limited number of new JackJumpers memberships will go on sale at 10am on Monday 15 August.

“We anticipate that we will have to cap memberships this season

and new memberships will sell out fairly quickly,” Mr Brookhouse said.

“The reality of having a relatively smaller arena is that we can only have so many fans in there each game, and we need to continue growing our membership base while also giving as many people the opportunity to see the team play live as possible.”

JackJumpers games at MyState Bank Arena Monday 3 October vs Cairns Taipans Sunday 9 October vs Brisbane Bullets Saturday 22 October vs Perth Wildcats Saturday 5 November vs Brisbane Bullets Saturday 17 December vs Cairns Taipans Thursday 22 December vs Illawarra Hawks Monday 26 December vs NZ Breakers Sunday 1 January vs SE Melbourne Saturday 7 January vs Melbourne United Thursday 12 January vs Adelaide 36ers Friday 27 January vs Sydney Kings Sunday 29 January vs Perth Wildcats

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Sport

David Cawthorn from the City of Hobart Access Advisory Committee with Acting Manager Sport and Recreation Shannon Avery

Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer with the North Hobart Football Club’s number-one ticketholder, Bruce Felmingham

New lift improving access at iconic North Hobart Oval WHEELCHAIR spectators and people with mobility issues can now enjoy a bird’s eye view of events at North Hobart Oval, with the opening last month of a fully accessible lift in the Doug Plaister Stand.

Widely regarded as the spiritual home of Aussie Rules in Tasmania, the historic ground – home of the North Hobart Football

Club - currently hosts TSL, SFL and Old Scholars games, junior football finals, local soccer matches and charity events.

The Plaister Stand was previously only accessible by stairs, making it off-limits for those in a wheelchair or with mobility issues.

But the new lift services all three levels of the stand including

The start of last year’s 5km and 10km events

David Cresswell running in his 31st Glenorchy Fun Run last year

the corporate box, function room and toilets on the second level. Two designated viewing areas have also been added for people in wheelchairs.

The lift is the latest in a raft of recent improvements to the much-loved ground, following the construction of a new kiosk and bar, a roof over the wet area on

the hill, a terraced standing area, and new AFL-compliant coaches and media boxes.

The new works, which were officially opened on 14 July, were jointly funded by the City of Hobart and the state and federal governments.

“Having a facility that is accessible for everyone is vitally important and will give

more Tasmanians the opportunity to watch the club they support at a much-loved community facility,” Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer said.

The oval is owned by the City of Hobart, and Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the new lift was an exciting development.

“The new lift opens up a space that is

protected from the weather and provides a magnificent view from which to watch the football on those cold winter days and ensure everyone has access to some of the best seats in the house,” she said.

The federal contribution to the lift project was part of an $830,000 grant Independent Member for Clark Andrew

Wilkie helped secure for the football club to upgrade the oval.

“North Hobart Oval is the spiritual home of Tasmanian footy, so I’m delighted the Federal Government has recognised the importance of upgrading these facilities so our community, the club and league can thrive,” Mr Wilkie said.

Run will be fun for all ages ATHLETES of all ages and standards are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and sign up for the 32nd annual Hazell Bros Glenorchy Fun Run, to be held at MyState Bank Arena on Sunday 14 August.

The main fundraiser for the local Northern Suburbs Athletic Club, the Hazell Bros Glenorchy Fun Run features three events – the Pace Financial Services 10km, the Running Edge 5km, and the Steeline Tasmania

2km for primary school children.

All events start and finish at MyState Bank Arena and incorporate the GASP! Boardwalk, with the River Derwent providing a spectacular backdrop.

The 2km event is held on a safe, traffic-free road, with parents able to accompany their children in the race. Primary and secondary schools are encouraged to put teams together, with great prizes to be awarded to the most outstanding

schools.

President David O’Brien said the Northern Suburbs Athletic Club strives to make the event as familyfriendly as possible.

“Our club is totally driven by volunteers, so we are able to keep entry fees low and encourage local residents to get involved,” he said.

“Sure it’s called a ‘fun run’, but we welcome everyone to come out to run, shuffle or walk.”

Last year’s event, which coincided with

the official opening of MyState Bank Arena on 14 November, attracted more than 300 participants.

British runner Nick Earl won the men’s Pace Financial Services men’s 10km event in a time of 30.41, with 13-time winner Grant Page finishing third. Northern Suburbs athlete Meriem Daoui won the women’s race in a time of 37.34.

The Running Edge 5km men’s event was won by OVA’s Jamie Lawrence in 15.23,

with Northern Suburbs runner Sophie Connolly victorious in the women’s race in a time of 18.12.

Mr O’Brien welcomed back local company Hazell Bros as the event’s major sponsor and naming rights partner.

We’ve grown a lot in recent years with the fun run boom and the support from a Tasmanian family company is very much appreciated,” he said.

Entries are now open.

To register, go to www. nsac.org.au

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Sport

The Venn family - Russell, Michaela and Lavinia – playing the first hole at Richmond

Disc Golf lands in Richmond DOZENS of people of all ages came out for a recent ‘come and try disc golf’ event at the Richmond Reserve, which could potentially house a new permanent disc golf course.

The Hobart Disc Golf Club set up a temporary nine-hole course for the public to test out on 10 July, at a possible site for a new permanent course next to the Richmond football ground.

Forty-three players tried their hand at disc golf and many Richmond locals came along just to watch, as they hadn’t seen the sport before.

Feedback was positive from spectators and participants alike.

“What a great sport!”

Greg Ross said.

“As locals, we think this would be fantastic for the community.

“It’s a great experience for all ages and it suits the area with the bike, skate park and tennis courts.”

Event organiser Ollie Mundy-Castle said the trial was very successful, with disc golfers from as far afield as Burnie and Launceston making the drive down to play the course.

“Coinciding it with

the Richmond Village Market was great as people could play a round and then go and get a coffee and some lunch in the village before coming back for another round or two of disc golf in the afternoon,” he said.

The Hobart Disc Golf Club has been working with the Clarence City Council on potentially installing a permanent course in the reserve.

Designed as an easier beginner course, the new course would complement the existing one at Austin Ferry - the oldest (installed in 1985)

and toughest course in Australia.

“A permanent disc golf course at Richmond would be fantastic for the local businesses, community and visitors,” Ollie said.

“Our club would really benefit from a second course in Hobart for new players to discover the game.”

The Hobart Disc Golf Club holds a monthly social league at the Poimena Reserve Disc Golf Course in Austins Ferry. For more information on how to get involved, go to www. hobartdiscgolf.com.au

THE North Hobart Cricket Club (NHCC) is celebrating the opening of much-needed upgrades at the TCA Ground, with Stage One (of three) of the H.C. Smith Stand Refurbishment and Accessibility Project officially opened on 8 July.

The NHCC has called the TCA precinct home, both on and off the field, for more than 100 years.

Much progress has been made over the past century, but the club’s Board identified that significant change was required to make the TCA Ground a more welcoming, inclusive and

accessible facility.

Now the Board’s dream has been realised, with the renovations to the H.C. Smith Stand making it a much more inviting space for people of all abilities, while still retaining the building’s significant history.

The redevelopment was funded by a $405,000 Federal Government Community Development Grant which the Club’s patron, Independent MP Andrew Wilkie, helped secure.

“The North Hobart Cricket Club is a wonderful club that has a rich history and has had great success on the field,”

Mr Wilkie said.

“But the club’s facilities at their home ground at the TCA were in urgent need of restoration, especially the H.C. Smith Stand which was built around 1880.

“Thanks to the $405,000 cash injection, the club has been able to upgrade its kitchen, install an accessibility lift, and upgrade and restore the memorabilia and social areas, staff rooms, bar, lounge room, scorers’ box and office.

“The accessibility lift will help the club become a more inclusive space where all members of the community can

access the facilities easier.

“It’s important to celebrate sporting history and this work has given a new lease of life to a historic community facility where cricket has been played since the 1870s.”

Other enhancements to the TCA precinct made by the NHCC, the City of Hobart, the Tasmanian Government and Cricket Tasmania in recent years include a new amenities building, the installation of an electronic scoreboard, ground resurfacing, changeroom upgrades, and a full overhaul of the indoor training facility.

TCA Ground gets facelift

Van Diemen Dogs Lucas Walker, Jonathon Barwick and Joe Stone (back) prepare to take on Ramonas players Damien Seaton and Rachel Burke (front) in this year’s Reclink Community Cup

Reclink Community Cup returns to Queenborough GREAT live music and fairly average Aussie Rules football will come together again this month when the annual Reclink Community Cup returns to Hobart.

Part of a series of events held across the country, the Hobart Community Cup is a family-friendly day out featuring the clash between the Van Diemen Dogs team of Tasmanian musicians

and the Ramonas squad of local media members, politicians, actors and other various hangers-on.

There’s also live music, crowd activations, and fun activities for kids.

The popular event raises much-needed funds for national notfor-profit organisation Reclink.

Reclink’s structured sport, art and recreation programs improve life outcomes for those

experiencing mental illness, family violence, homelessness, social isolation, gambling harm, unemployment, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

The 2022 Hobart Reclink Community Cup will be held at Queenborough Oval in Sandy Bay on Sunday 28 August. Gates open at noon. Tickets are available now via www. oztix.com.au

OBSERVER SPORT 28 Hobart Observer AUGUST 2022

CHANGES AFOOT New Town White Eagles players (L-R) Agnes Parr, Ellen Curtis and Elke Peterson at Clare Street Oval

THE home of the New Town White Eagles Soccer Club will receive a new sports pavilion and changerooms thanks to a $1.3 million City of Hobart project designed to level the playing field for women and girls.

The overhaul of the sports pavilion at Clare Street Oval – which is also used by Sacred Heart School, New Town Cricket Club and

the local community - will create safe and secure changerooms for young girls and women, encouraging them to stay in their chosen sport.

The project will include four modern changerooms, two accessible toilets and ten lockable shower cubicles.

It will also see two separate changerooms created for umpires,

and an external toilet block replaced with new public toilets.

When White Eagles captain Ellen Curtis first started playing soccer, she had no choice but to play in a boys’ team.

“It is nice as an adult to look back and see this isn’t necessarily how it has to start for young girls anymore,” she said.

“More women are participating in sport

than ever before and having facilities that are inclusive of everyone is so important.”

Hobart Acting Lord Mayor Helen Burnet said participation in women’s sport is surging across Australia, and the number and quality of sporting facilities plays a key role in encouraging and sustaining this growth.

“The New Town White

Eagles Soccer Club is no exception, but the ability for more girls and young women to get involved with the club is hampered by the current condition of their changerooms and sports facilities,” she said.

“The current changerooms have no accessible toilets or lockable showers and are poorly lit.”

The project, which is

expected to take up to five months to complete, has been partly funded by $450,000 from the Tasmanian Government’s Levelling the Playing Field Grants Program.

The City of Hobart is contributing another $850,000 to the project as part of its commitment to levelling the playing field for young girls and women

and people with disabilities.

“Some young sports people, including girls and people with disabilities, may have felt excluded previously because of less-than welcoming facilities,” Ms Burnett said.

“Everyone deserves safe and secure sporting facilities that help them be the best they can be at their chosen sport.”

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