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Culinary creations from some of Hobart’s most talented chefs and producers are on the menu for this year’s City of Hobart Dark Mofo Winter Feast. CITY NEWS BEGINS PAGE 17

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Greater Hobart’s mayors welcome Labor’s federal election victory

THE Greater Hobart Mayors have congratulated Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on their Federal Election win, pledging to partner with the incoming government to strengthen the Hobart City Deal. Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman, Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas and Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt released a statement saying the election outcome would deliver

funding for a number of key priorities outlined in the City Deal, while acknowledging the outgoing Coalition’s work to establish the City Deal. “We look forward to working with the Albanese Government to deliver the ALP’s election commitments for Greater Hobart, including $20 million towards the expansion of the River Derwent ferry services, which was the top election priority identified by the Greater Hobart Strategic Partnership,” the statement

said. “Securing this funding is testament to the advocacy of the Greater Hobart Strategic Partnership and further evidence of the City Deal delivering for our communities. “The expansion of the ferries will fully maximise the Derwent River as a commuter transport waterway, initially through four new jetties and terminals at Bellerive, Lindisfarne, Sandy Bay and Wilkinsons Point, while looking at the feasibility of expanding

into Kingborough.” The mayors also welcomed Labor’s $60 million commitment to upgrade and strengthen Hobart Airport’s runway and airfield facilities, supporting international passenger flights and greater freight capacity. “We look forward to partnering with the Albanese Government to deliver these priorities, and call on their support to ensure southern Tasmania receives its fair share of funding into the future.”

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Promoting palliative care KEY landmarks across the state were lit up in blue and orange to shine a light on palliative care in May, during National Palliative Care Week. Palliative Care Tasmania ran a series of events during National Palliative Care Week (22-28 May), which is Australia’s largest annual awareness-raising initiative designed to promote the many benefits of palliative care. The theme of this year’s NPCW, ‘Palliative Care: It’s your right’, seeks to raise awareness about the rights of all Australians to access high-quality palliative care when and where they need it. National Palliative Care Week also featured the launch of the 2022 Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards,

which recognise the work of people supporting Tasmanians who are dying, grieving or living with a life-limiting illness. Entries are now open for the sixth annual awards, in categories including Outstanding Palliative Care (Professional); Outstanding Palliative Care (Volunteer/ Carer); Outstanding Palliative Care Service provider; Outstanding Achievement in Palliative Care; Excellence in Palliative Care in Aged

Care; and Excellence in Palliative Care in the Community. Nominations close 18 July, and the winners will be announced at Government House on 9 August. To nominate, go to www.pallcaretas.org.au PCT is also seeking nominations for the 2022 Joy Coghlan Tasmanian Palliative Care Honour Roll, recognising someone who has made an outstanding long-term contribution to the sector.

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Considering public transport options for the city of Hobart

Anna Reynolds, City of Hobart Mayor HELLO everyone. Would you agree that at the heart of every successful modern city, there is an effective public transport system? It’s something many residents mention to me, because they’d like a bigger range of options for getting cheaply around the city.

The benefits of a good public transport network are well known: keeping people moving around a city is good for the economy, and fewer carbon emissions from privately owned vehicles is a win for the environment. For individual residents – who are feeling the pinch at the pump right now - access to public transport can help with the cost of living. Unfortunately, Hobart has the lowest per capita use of public transport in any Australian capital city. And while Metro and public transport is owned and run by the state government, Council can

use our influence to try to shift things – like we’ve done with our lobbying on ferries. This month I’ve turned my attention to buses! I took a motion to Council that asks for our CEO to explore and report back on four key ideas that might work in Hobart. They are: • a free city bus loop connecting popular city attractions, transport hubs, hospitals, universities, retail and dining precincts • free bus travel in the CBD • free off-peak travel for seniors • an on-demand

mini-bus trial to service areas and times where Metro buses don’t go All of these are popular and well-used services that have worked well in other Australian capital cities, and I’m interested to see whether there’s a chance they might be a good fit for Hobart. Which idea would you like to see advanced? Some of these will only work if we can persuade the state government to partner with us, but it’s important that we’re clear on what initiative might make the most difference. Thanks for reading. Anna.

reconstruction, and approval granted for the construction of an additional dwelling on the property. Three applications for short stay visitor accommodation were considered by the Council, with two of the applications refused. Council could not make a determination on the third application, at 4 Mitah Crescent, as a result of a tied vote. In accordance with the delegation of the Council, the Director City Life will determine this application.

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News from the May Hobart City Council meetings Sullivan’s Cove Distillery looks to come home

program, which officially launches later this month.

For the first ten years of its existence, Sullivan’s Cove Distillery operated in the Gasworks near the eastern entrance to Hobart’s CBD. After moving to a new location at Cambridge in 2004, one of Hobart’s best known whisky distilleries is looking to return to its roots. A development application to revitalise the former HMAS Huon location on McVilly Drive was approved at the council meeting, giving the green light to Sullivan’s Cove Distillery’s plans to return production to the city. Alongside the distillery, plans include scope for an eating establishment, function centre, hotel and shop.

City Pilots art installation approved

The Intercity Cycleway is set to become a journey through the solar system, with approval granted for new spacethemed artworks and interpretive signage. The project is part of the City Pilots art

Preparation for climate-effected coastal hazards

A strategic plan to adapt to potential coastline changes caused by climate change has been adopted by Council, with the resolution to develop hazard management plans for the city’s coastal and riverine catchments. The document, prepared with input from 12 southern Tasmanian councils, focuses on supporting local government in response to and management of increased coastal hazards in the region through climate change impacts and rising sea levels.

New public transport options to be explored

Following a motion from Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, the City of Hobart will investigate options that could provide a free city bus service, a free bus fare zone, or on-demand bus services within the city. “Free city loops, free public transport fare zones, and cheap on-

demand bus services are a common feature of all capital cities in the nation as well as a number of other major cities,” Mayor Reynolds said. “This is an initiative that would greatly benefit Hobart and its residents, particularly in the current economic climate.”

Queens Walk walkway to go ahead

A petition to create a dedicated footpath between Risdon Road in Lutana and 1 Queens Walk has progressed, with Council committing $25,000 to consideration and design of the walkway in the 2022/23 capital works program. The design and development process will include engagement with local community regarding the measures. $250,000 will be allocated to constructing the walkway in the 2023/24 capital works program, with additional funding to be sought from grants programs.

Southern Tasmanian Regional Waste Authority A new joint authority

between 12 southern Tasmanian councils looks set to proceed after receiving no submissions during the public consultation period. The new body will coordinate local government’s resource recovery and management of waste, with a view to fostering sustainable use of resources, increasing efficiency of collection and reprocessing of resources, and supporting local circular economy initiatives.

UTAS public meeting

Following the public meeting held on 11 May 2022 in response to the Save UTAS Campus petition, the Council resolved to accept the summary of submissions received, and to incorporate issues and motions raised at the meeting into the report being generated following the motion passed by Council on 15 March 2022.

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A property in Sandy Bay was approved for partial demolition and

Skylands Development at Droughty Point

For the Skylands development proposal at Droughty Point on Hobart’s Eastern Shore to be approved, an amendment to the existing Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy 2010-2035 (STRLUS) is required. Council’s resolution was that the extension of the Urban Growth Boundary be considered as part of a broader review of the STRLUS within the scope of the

Nature strip policy

A new set of guidelines around the use and maintenance of nature strips is set to be developed, opening the door for new and creative uses of this land for residents. The new policy will include guidelines for landscaping, including providing lowmaintenance options for residents, and even the potential for nature strips to be used for food gardens. The implementation will include more than $50,000 in investment, including making new plants available to residents. The decision will also see City of Hobart officers cease mowing nature strips for the 16.9 per cent of properties in the city that receive this. The City of Hobart will still provide maintenance to residents who apply for ongoing support.

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Road Safety Advisory Council chairman Scott Tilyard is appealing to motorists to Drive So Others Survive

Highlighting the road safety message SOME of the state’s best-known buildings and structures lit up in yellow in May, to shine a spotlight on National Road Safety Week. Buildings across Tasmania - including the Hobart’s Remembrance and Tasman bridges, Tasmania Police Headquarters and Temple House in Liverpool Street – were illuminated in

yellow light at dusk from 15-22 May for National Road Safety Week, which serves as a reminder to all road users about the dangers of road travel and highlights ways we can improve our own safety and that of all other road users. More than 25 people have died on the state’s roads already this year, with dozens more

hospitalised with serious injuries. Road Safety Advisory Council chair Scott Tilyard urged Tasmanians to take the pledge to drive so others survive. “I implore all Tasmanians to take the online pledge to drive safely at www. roadsafetyweek.com.au,” he said. “By pledging to Drive

So Others Survive, you are making a commitment to do just that - to not speed; to put your mobile phone away; to wear your seatbelt; and to not drive if you are tired or have consumed alcohol or drugs. “Safe driving shouldn’t be restricted to the week, of course. We want to see everyone drive safely, not only throughout

Derwent ferry funding welcomed THE Greater Hobart Mayors have welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s commitment in the 2022-23 State Budget to expanding the Derwent River Ferry service. The trial of the ferry service between Bellerive and Hobart has been a huge success, with an average of more than 600 passengers using the service each day. Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman, Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas, Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds and

Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said in a statement that the state government’s $19m commitment will help establish an ongoing service across the Derwent River, including building a pontoon and landside infrastructure at Bellerive to improve passenger amenity. It follows a recent $20 million commitment from the Federal Government to expand the ferry service. “We commend the State Government for joining the Commonwealth by making a considerable

commitment to the future of this service, which will become a permanent fixture between Hobart and Bellerive and expanded to more sites across Greater Hobart,” the statement said. “We are delighted all tiers of government are working together to deliver an exciting new addition to our transport network.” The Mayors say a continued focus on public and active transport will be required into the future. “We are eager to

see the government further incentivise the use of public transport, particularly the bus network, and we will continue to advocate for ongoing investment in this area moving forward,” they said. “We also look forward to partnering with the State Government to deliver a network of commuter cycling infrastructure across Greater Hobart, which will help manage our growing population by easing traffic congestion on our roads.”

HOMEOWNERS in Hobart are being urged to think about their electrical safety as winter approaches particularly the safety of old appliances like heaters and electric blankets. In Hobart recently for a national electrical

industry roadshow, Master Electricians Australia CEO Malcolm Richards said there were a number of simple steps homeowners could take to ensure their safety. “Our simple message when it comes to older appliances is to check it

or chuck it,” he said. “If you have any doubts about old appliances such as heaters or electric blankets, and especially if they have damaged or perished cables, please have them checked by a licensed electrician. “If you don’t want

to go to the expense, then throw things out. Don’t plug in and turn on appliances that might have been damaged from being in storage all summer. “Electrical safety incidents can often be avoided if people take basic precautions.”

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National Road Safety Week, but all year round.” Infrastructure and Transport Minister Michael Ferguson said too many drivers are still choosing to ignore the dangers of the “Fatal Five” – speeding, drink-or drug driving, inattention, fatigue, and failure to wear seat belts. “Our biggest problem

is not our cars, our roads or our policing - it’s our attitude and decisions we make behind the wheel,” he said. “To target those who choose to do the wrong thing, the Tasmanian Government is boosting enforcement through an automated camera enforcement program. “This contemporary mobile camera program

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SHARE the Dignity’s annual DigniTea high tea event returned to Hobart on 29 May, raising awareness and much-needed funds for those experiencing period poverty in Australia. Hundreds of millions of women worldwide suffer from period poverty: the inability to afford or acquire menstrual products to safely manage their period. A recent survey revealed at least 24 per cent of Australian women suffer period poverty, and the actual figure is likely to be higher. Rochelle Courtenay founded Share the

Dignity in 2015, and the organisation has now donated more than 3.5 million packets of pads and tampons to those in need. “Like many charities, our monetary donations took a hit in 2020 and 2021 with the cancellation of most of our DigniTea events, which slowed our progress in areas like our Dignity Vending Machines,” Ms Courtenay said. “But ending period poverty is about more than just funding, collecting, and distributing products. “It’s also about removing the shame and stigma associated with menstruation and being

relentless in lobbying for policy changes to ensure dignified and reliable access for all.” Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad hosted the Hobart DigniTea event – one of 11 held across Australia last month to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day (28 May). “Share the Dignity is an amazing organisation that works tirelessly to bring about positive change for women across the country, and educate people on period poverty,” Ms Haddad said. “They run massive donation drives each year through Woollies, and many other partners. Many MPs

offices are also collection points - mine is one of them. “They also distribute through schools and hospitals, and have vending machines installed all around the country.” Other Share the Dignity initiatives include ‘Dress for Dignity’, where people can donate formal wear and other clothing; and the ‘It’s in the Bag’ program, which encourages people to put together handbags filled with essential items like shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and menstrual products. To support the program, go to www. sharethedignity.org.au

FOOD Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) bins have been in place in the City of Hobart for almost three years, with the service continuing to grow over that time. The City introduced a green garden waste collection service in 2016 before extending it to include food organics in 2019. About 15,000 Hobart households currently have the service. The FOGO collection service now collects approximately 4,000 tonnes of organic

material each year – enough to fill about 277 rubbish trucks. “Since we launched the full FOGO service in November 2019, we’ve seen about a 30 per cent increase in the volume of material collected,” Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “That’s a huge amount of waste that would previously have gone to landfill now being composted and given a productive use. “The program has been so successful, that we’ve recently been able to start offering weekly

collection for households if necessary. “It’s great to see so many Hobartians taking this up.” More than half of the average Australian household’s waste is made up of food and garden waste. Turning this waste into compost provides significant benefit through improvement of soil quality, reducing the need for chemical fertilisers, and reducing watering requirements by as much as 30 per cent. The City of Hobart’s

FOGO collection is processed at the McRobie’s Gully waste management centre and turned into compost that is used in city operations as well as being provided to a third-party supplier for consumer purchase. Hobart City residents and businesses that don’t already have a FOGO service can opt in via the City of Hobart website or by phoning 6278 0273. Additional charges apply. For more information on FOGO, visit hobartcity.com.au/ FOGO

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Jackies jump on to promote scooter safety THE TASMANIAN JackJumpers are normalising e-scooter safety as part of a new Hobart City Council campaign. Following a successful debut season in the NBL, which saw them exceed expectations and qualify for the grand final, the JackJumpers are beginning their off-season with a safety message for riders of the city’s fleet of Beam and Neuron scooters. Featuring mascot Jack the Jumper and some of the team’s most notable players, the campaign focuses on a number

of safety concerns that have been raised since Hobart’s e-scooter trial commenced in December 2021. The campaign draws attention to e-scooter ‘fouls’ including incorrect parking, not wearing a helmet, not looking out for pedestrians, and riding after drinking alcohol. The success of their inaugural NBL season has made JackJumpers players familiar faces to the Hobart community. “The Tasmanian JackJumpers support the messages of community safety,” JackJumpers

CEO Simon Brookhouse said. “Our players are always happy to be involved in community messages that promote safety.” The 12-month City of Hobart e-scooter trial has already seen members of the public take more than 340,000 scooter rides, clocking up more than 400,000km travelled. “We’ve been taking feedback throughout the trial already,” Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “Around 70 per cent of that has been

(L-R) Jack the Jumper, Neuron Mobility regional manager Lachlan McLean and Beam’s head of Australian operations Ashan Sanjeeva, at the launch of the new e-scooter safety campaign

positive, so we know that the majority of people really like having this option for travelling around the city. “Users of e-scooters do need to recognise that there are rules in place to ensure both their own safety, and the safety of those around them.

“They are a great form of micro-mobility, provided that everyone shares the space responsibly.” Beam’s head of Australian operations Ashan Sanjeeva said the company was currently working to introduce new technology like pavement detection and

drink-riding deterrents to further support the efforts to educate the public. Neuron Mobility regional manager Lachlan McLean said that while the vast majority of Hobart riders are behaving responsibly, it is the responsibility of every

rider to do the right thing. To view the new campaign videos, go to scootsmart.com.au. For more information on the e-scooter trial, including an interactive map showing no-ride and preferred parking zones, visit hobartcity. com.au/escooters

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Winter Light shines again at Salamanca Arts Centre Circus-comedy troupe Dummies Corp are coming to Hobart for the SAC’s Winter Light festival

THE Salamanca Arts Centre’s Winter Light festival has unveiled a diverse program of entertainment set to illuminate Hobart this August. The festival will run from 11-21 August, with Tasmanian artists to share the stage with a number of visiting acts including internationally renowned Melbourne circus troupe Dummies Corp; Adelaide contemporary dancer Fiona Gardener presenting her show ‘Discovery of Kali: a

personal journey’; and acclaimed Melbourne company Finucane and Smith with their flamboyant production ‘Finucane & Smith’s Travelling Dance Hall!’. Other festival highlights include a free opening event in Salamanca Square, the return of QT Cabaret and Jazzamanca, Egress music events (curated by BADDI ADI), and a video installation and livestreamed performance by Tash Parker.

Festival organisers have also announced a large-scale youth and family program called ‘Utopia Now!’, which will culminate in the creation of a youth theatre performance and visual art installation made by local young people. “The end of winter is in many cultures, a time when the community gathers and celebrates the end of the darkness and the coming of the light,” Winter Light artistic director Lucien

Simon said. “This was the inspiration behind Winter Light - a new festive program that we have created to transform August and the end of winter into a period of celebration and connection. “We look forward to celebrating the lightening days with you!” The full Winter Light program launches on 24 June. Go to www.sac.org. au/winter-light for more information and a sneak peek at the of acts.

TASMANIAN production company Terrapin shared its love of puppeteering with more than 123,000 Tasmanians in 2021. The Hobart-based company recently released its 2021 annual report, showing that Tasmanians flocked to see Terrapin performances in theatres, at festivals, on the streets and in schools – including 16,846 Tasmanian school children who were able to see a live performance of the Terrapin show ‘Scaredy Cat’ in their own school hall. In total, 126,331 people experienced a Terrapin work during 2021, which was also the long-running company’s fortieth anniversary. “This milestone provided the opportunity to reflect on the legacy of all who have gone before, and fueled our passion to ensure that the future of the company

remains strong,” Terrapin chair Fiona Barber said. Terrapin artistic director Sam Routledge said in order to adapt to COVID conditions, the company “wanted to shift our focus to where our audiences were able to see our work”. “This meant creating experiences that people could have outdoors,” he said, “like seeing our giant ibis puppet Tip Duck at Agfest, or watching a First Dog on the Moon installation unfold in the front window of Fullers Bookshop.” Terrapin also recorded its best-ever theatre ticket sales, with more than 1300 people purchasing tickets to see ‘A Not So Traditional Story’ by Nathan Maynard. “The audience response to ‘A Not So Traditional Story’ was outstanding, and really demonstrated that people are hungry for Tasmanian storytelling,”

executive producer Belinda Kelly said. Terrapin’s access partner, Blundstone, helped more than 4,000 children in regional and outer metropolitan schools see ‘Scaredy Cat’ for free. “We did a lot of research in 2019 which showed us that there were still students missing out on a Terrapin performance because of the price barrier,” Ms Kelly said. “Blundstone understood this need and was instrumental in expanding our reach to new schools.” Terrapin will embark on its 2022 school tour in terms three and four, with its new work ‘The Paper Escaper’. The company will also travel overseas for the first time since COVID hit, taking its installation work ‘Anthem Anthem Revolution’ to the Birmingham 2022 Festival in July.

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Mind Games raise funds for research TEAMS representing 50 Tasmanian businesses have faced off in the much-anticipated 2022 Mind Games in Hobart, raising funds for mental health research. About 250 people from businesses across the state congregated in The Goods Shed at Macquarie Point on 13 May to compete in the latest Mind Games, a funfilled fundraising event designed to exercise minds, test creativity and encourage teamwork. The Mind Games creator Sherri Ring said the stage sponsors had once again crafted an amazing day for event participants, creating a range of challenge activities based on healthy eating and hydration, relaxation, cold water immersion, movement and mindfulness. “It’s so exciting to

bring another day for workmates to collaborate, learn more about each other, and most of all, have fun,” Ms Ring said. The event raised $90,000, which will be used by the Menzies Institute for Medical Research to further investigate mentally healthy workplaces. Kane Ingham, the COO of Mind Games Gold sponsor Aurora Energy, said the energy retailer has relished the opportunity to support its staff’s mental wellbeing. “Good mental health is something we’re really passionate about at Aurora, because supporting our people and their mental health ensures we are at our best when supporting our customers,” Mr Ingham said. “We’re very happy to be able to support

The Mind Games and extend this important conversation in such a fun, engaging way.” Silver sponsor Tas Gas has participated in The Mind Games for the past two years. “The Mind Games is such a fun event for all of the businesses and their people who take part,” Tas Gas CEO Phaedra Deckart said. “At the same time everyone who joins in is also actively talking about mental health and raising the importance of mental health with those around us. “Discussing mental health and contributing to the research that can help workplaces be healthier is why Tas Gas is so proud to be an active supporter.” To find out more about The Mind Games, go to themindgames. com.au

Putting new life in old tread tree WILDLIFE in Mount Nelson has a new hiding place with the revitalisation of a dead black gum tree into a ‘habitat hotel.’ The 60-year old black gum on Brinsmead Road was much loved by locals, but died suddenly in January. Mature gum trees provide hollows for native wildlife, including threatened species such as the 40-spotted pardalote and swift parrot, as well as bats and owls. “While artificial nest boxes can provide some refuge for local birds, the hollows and holes

in native trees provide a much more natural location,” Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “So a tree like this one can remain a part of the ecosystem and continue to provide a haven for local wildlife.” Having been assessed by a City of Hobart arborist, it was determined that the tree would be safe to remain in place. It was made safe through the removal of large branches, and will remain on the City’s proactive street inspection cycle to ensure ongoing safety

and stability. The project to turn the tree into a ‘habitat hotel’ is a collaboration with Mount Nelson Primary school students, who were given the opportunity to observe the work of the arborists and learn about the importance of native trees, particularly the value to local birds and other wildlife. Less than 10 per cent of black gum woodlands have survived in Tasmania since European settlement. They are an important food source and habitat for a large variety of local wildlife.

CANCER Council Tasmania’s annual Relay For Life event has raised more than $560,000 this year. Four separate events were held across the state in March - in Hobart, Launceston, Penguin and Circular Head - to raise vital funds for those impacted by cancer in Tasmania. Cancer Council Tasmania CEO Penny Egan was pleased to see such a great turnout from the community after a challenging two years with COVID. “Overall, there were some 3000 participants who raised a combined total of more than $560,000,” she said. “This was a tremendous

effort from our Relayers and their supporters, with fundraising through the year being severely impacted by COVID restrictions. “Thank you to all the volunteers, committees, participants and fundraisers who attended.” Mrs Egan said there were more teams registered than last year, but less participants onsite because of COVID requirements. “That didn’t dampen the atmosphere around the state, with a huge uptake from schools, particularly in Launceston,” she said. Participants included a wide array of individuals, families, schools and corporate teams, including teams representing event

sponsors like TasGas and Downer. “A cancer diagnosis often brings a sense of helplessness, so participating in Relay For Life is a wonderful opportunity for us to do something,” Michelle Badkin from TasGas said. “It was wonderful to see so many young people walking to support the cause.” Downer’s High-Vis Heroes member Denny Mukundu said the significance of the event made a big impact on the team. “The atmosphere of the event was captivating, just knowing that all the people there have their own stories,” he said. “Downer’s High-Vis

Heroes are proud to have raised more than $13,000, and happy to know every cent of that will go to people whose lives are affected by cancer.” Relay For Life is Cancer Council Tasmania’s biggest annual fundraising event, with all money raised staying in Tasmania. “This enables us to deliver our Supportive Care services (such as transport2treatment, wig library, health and wellbeing programs), Prevention (such as SunSmart education) and clinical research trials,” Mrs Egan said. Registrations for Relay For Life 2023 are now open at www.relayforlife. org.au

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Community News Tasmanian 2022 Volunteering Awards winners Community Care and Health Volunteer Award Norm Hills, Launceston Benevolent Society Education, Science and Technology Volunteer Award Steve Martin, Toast for Kids Charity Emergency Services Volunteer Award Theo Vermey, Franklin Volunteer Fire Brigade Sport, Recreation and Service Groups Award Minka Woolley, Hockey Tasmania Arts, Heritage, Tourism and Events Volunteer Award Petr Divis, Theatre Council of Tasmania Environment, Animal Care and Conservation Volunteer Award Gary Mondon, Fishcare Tasmania Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award Trevor Snooks, Cancer Council Tasmania Tasmanian Volunteering Awards 2022 winners with Governor Barbara Baker and Volunteering Tasmania chair Georgie Ibbott

Winners announced for the 2022 Tasmanian Volunteering Awards THE valuable contributions volunteers make to the Tasmanian community have been recognised at this year’s Tasmanian Volunteering Awards, presented during National Volunteer Week (16-22 May). Her Excellency, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania, hosted the 30 finalists, their nominators, industry sponsors and VIPs at the official awards ceremony at Blundstone

Arena on 20 May. Local winners included Shaun Brooks (Lenah Valley), who won the Best Practice in Volunteer Management Award for his work with the State Emergency Services; and Ahmed Omar (New Town), who received the Youth Volunteer Award for his role with JCP Youth – an organisation which provides leadership and mentoring programs that improve the lives of at-risk and vulnerable

young people. The Premier’s Tasmanian Volunteer of the Year Award was won by Minka Woolley, who has a long history of volunteering in hockey at every level of the sport – from grassroots all the way up to the Olympics. Volunteering Tasmania’s CEO Dr Lisa Schimanski said the judging panel found it difficult to narrow down the finalists, when so many people are

making such incredible contributions to their communities. “In the spirit of this year’s National Volunteer Week theme ‘Better Together’, I want to remind every volunteer that their contribution, big or small, is appreciated and is significant,” Dr Schimanski said. “Volunteering is not measured through the number of hours people give, but by the impact of

Youth Volunteer Award Ahmed Omar, JCP Youth Best Practice in Volunteer Management Award Shaun Brooks, State Emergency Services Volunteer Group or Program of the Year Award The Story Island Project The Premier’s Volunteer of the Year Award Minka Woolley, Hockey Tasmania what they’re doing. “It does not matter if you are giving one hour a week, a few hours each month, or more, collectively volunteers are contributing an estimated $4 billion dollars to Tasmania each year and making an enormous difference. “For this, we thank them all.”

Youth Volunteer Award winner Ahmed Omar

Life Award winners (L-R) Clare Pearson, Ben Dudman, Jonathan Bedloe and Laura Johnson with RA Tas CEO Dr Michael Kelly

Efforts recognised at the 2022 LiFE Awards THE valuable contributions made by individuals, communities, businesses and government in suicide prevention have been recognised at this year’s Tasmanian LiFE Awards. The Tasmanian LiFE Awards are based on the national LiFE (Living is For Everyone) framework, which recognises that suicide prevention is a whole-of-community responsibility and promotes collaborative action by all Australians. Men’s health and wellbeing leader Jonathan Bedloe received the Mental

Health Council of Tasmania Outstanding Contribution Award for inspiring many men to take up the cause of advocating for a healthier masculine culture, especially around mental health. The North Hobart Football Club was named the winner of the TasNetworks Best Practice in Suicide Prevention in a Workplace Award for its Wellbeing Action Plan, which ensures all the club’s players, coaches, staff and volunteers are respectful, engaged, happy and motivated. The Brighton Alive network and PFLAG Cygnet Community

Hub were joint winners of the Lifeline Tasmania Communities in Action for Suicide Prevention Award; while youth mental health advocate Laura Johnson and suicide prevention campaigner Ben Dudman shared the SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Outstanding Contribution by a Young Person Award. The Newport & Wildman Innovative Practice Award went to Lifeline Tasmania. Relationships Australia Tasmania CEO Dr Michael Kelly said the highlight of every year’s LiFE Awards was recognising the amazing suicide

prevention work that occurs across Tasmania. “I am always so inspired by people’s willingness to do their part in supporting individuals, groups, communities and workplaces in such an important area of work,” he said. “Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and thank you for the contribution you make to suicide prevention, intervention and post-vention in Tasmania.” Winners of the Tasmanian LiFE Awards are now nominated for the National LiFE Awards, run by Suicide Prevention Australia.

Callum Gugger and Anneke May in Hobart as teenagers (left), and recently reunited in the USA (right)

Hobart dancers reunite in USA

TWO Tasmanians who grew up dancing together in Hobart are making their mark in the US as the Los Angeles musical theatre scene starts to return to pre-COVID levels. Taroona-born Callum Gugger, and Anneke May (nee Wigmore), who grew up in West Hobart, are currently appearing in the 3D Theatricals production of the Broadway musical ‘Newsies’ at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in LA. Callum and Anneke first trained and danced together at Class Act (now the Musical Theatre

Crew) in the 2000s, before pursuing their separate careers over the past 15 years. Gugger, who is a trained contemporary and classical dancer and has danced on cruise ships operating out of Miami, performed to sell-out crowds in 3D Theatrical’s production of ‘Kinky Boots’ in LA in 2020. He was about to go into rehearsals for ‘Newsies’ when COVID hit, shutting down theatres. When the industry started to open up again and ‘Newsies’ went back into production, Callum sought out his

old friend Anneke, who is now lives and dances in Los Angeles, to help him with his tap dancing which is integral to the show. She also auditioned and won a place in the ‘Newsies’ cast, and the pair are now wowing audiences in the vibrant musical based on the true story of the 1899 New York news-boys strike. Regarded as a story about the power of “the little man”, this production of ‘Newsies’ has proven that two dancers from a little place like Tasmania can make it in the big-time.

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Variety events manager Nikki Long and Shiploads managing director Ashley Wilson prepare to feed the Variety Monster

Variety Monster hungry for your book and DVDs VARIETY’S Monster Book Fair returns in July with a huge range of quality pre-loved books, games, puzzles and records to explore, with all funds raised set to benefit Tassie kids at risk of falling through the gaps. Variety has been supporting Tasmanian

kids who are sick, disadvantaged, or living with disability for more than 30 years. To be held on the first weekend of the July school holidays, the Variety Monster Book Fair will be a big day out for the whole family. “This year’s fair

truly is a Monster,” Variety Tasmania events manager Nikki Long said. “There’ll be live sand sculpture by the world-renowned Peter Bignell, sand art by Platos so everyone can get their hands gritty, and ceramics workshops with Glazed

and Confused - not to mention everyone’s favourite, the petting zoo.” The weekend will also feature face painting, roving entertainers, giant games, a MakeBelieve Kids Corner and more. To ensure the Fair is welcoming for all, there

HOBART Out Tennis and the Queer Sporting Alliance have been named joint winners of the award for LGBTIQ+ Sporting Organisations at this year’s ‘Dorothies’ - Tasmania’s premier awards for LGBTIQ+ inclusivity. The efforts of the Convict City Rollers rollery derby club (winner) and West Moonah archery club Arrogone Archers (encouragement award) were also recognised with Mainstream Organisation awards. The Dorothies were presented at Working It Out’s annual International Day of Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) event in Hobart on 17 May. IDAHOBIT is an

annual reminder of the impact that discrimination, isolation and abuse still has on the lives of LGBTIQ+ people both locally and globally. Discrimination, isolation and abuse leads to much poorer health and wellbeing outcomes, fewer people participating in sport, and fewer people accessing necessary services. Each year, the ‘Dorothies’ celebrate the work that is happening in our community to create a better world for LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians. This year’s theme was Excellence in LGBTIQ+ Inclusivity in Sport, honouring groups and clubs who best exemplify the message “sport is for everyone”. Sport and Recreation Minister Nic Street spoke about the importance of

inclusion and acceptance in encouraging all people to stay active and healthy. He also announced the category for next year’s awards: “Excellence in LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in Local Government”. “This is a wonderful opportunity to highlight work the local

government sector is doing to increase diversity and inclusion in the community,” Local Government Association of Tasmania president and West Tamar Mayor Christina Holmdahl said. “Strong and effective councils reflect the diverse communities they serve.”

will be a Quiet Hour between 3pm-4pm each day for families with children who are sensitive to additional stimulation like noise. “Variety’s Monster Book Fair is always a fantastic weekend packed full of school holiday fun for the kids and lovers of books

of any age – and this year’s it’s going to be even bigger!” Shiploads managing director Ashley Wilson said. “We love to be involved in the Fair each year knowing funds raised help give Tassie kids the same opportunities in life, regardless of ability or

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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

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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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Regional workers cook up new training opportunities LONG-term employees at the Waterfalls Café and Gallery in Mt Field National Park have been given the skills and confidence to move into their dream roles, thanks to a new cookery course delivered by Visitor Training Experience (VXT). Ange Williams has worked at the café in front of house and support roles, but never had any experience working in a commercial kitchen. She had always loved cooking, but a lack of qualifications and confidence had always stopped her from going further. “Last year VXT ran a classic cookery course, and I attended with another colleague,” Ange said. “I had always wanted to upskill and do a short course, but it never eventuated. It is hard to access training when you live in a regional area like the Derwent Valley. “The VXT course stood

out to me mostly because of the convenience - it wasn’t a large commitment like other courses and was run at a time that accommodated my work.” Waterfalls owner Rachel Power applied for a training grant through VXT during the peak of the pandemic in the hope of upskilling her team. “We had lost a cook, and we find it hard to retain staff who are not local to the area because of the large travel times,” she said. “Ange had said that she was interested in moving more into roles that saw her working predominately in the kitchen. “The VXT course was the perfect introductory for our staff. Not only has it given them confidence to do their role, but also given them the confidence to get better by taking on extra training. “And now she is keen to continue upskilling and that is a massive win for our business and her - in fact,

she has already enrolled in another VXT course.” Ange will be starting VXT’s Mentoring in Tourism and Hospitality Training Program later this month. VXT CEO Emilie Donovan said the organisation was playing a key role in addressing the skilled worker and labour shortage within the hospitality industry. “Unaccredited, flexible,

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industry specific training provides the skills necessary to underpin the provision of quality guest experiences and to build the capability in teams, especially in regional areas,” she said. It is important that VXT continues to develop and deliver courses that provide entry pathways into the industry and that build a pipeline for a longterm secure workforce.“

New Rokeby development brings housing opportunity

VXT course participants Ange Williams and Kloe Meares at the Waterfalls Café and Gallery in Mt Field National Park

CUNIC Homes is excited to introduce our exclusive new subdivision, Bayview Estate! As a locally owned and operated company, we wanted to invest in a local area and provide an ideal opportunity for those looking to get into a flourishing new area. Set in the rapidly growing suburb of Rokeby, Bayview Estate will be surrounded by pristine, modern communities and grounds to bring out the best in every property. With both house and land packages and units on offer with various block sizes, this

is a perfect opportunity for first home buyers, investors or families looking to build their forever home. Located just minutes from schools, parks, cafes, doctors and brand new shopping centres, and backing onto the popular Howrah Gardens, this unique development represents an opportunity for those looking to be a part of an area on the rise, without sacrificing accessibility and luxury. The development sits just off Atkins Street, affording a bit of privacy being away from the central hub of Rokeby. This development

highlights all the great things about Rokeby, adding to the desirability of the neighbourhood and catering to those who wish to get in early on a great opportunity. To register your interest, please contact Cunic Homes at 209 Elizabeth Street, Hobart. Phone 6231 8181 or email info@ cunic.com.au

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Plans for Bayview Estate, which will create development opportunities in Rokeby

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Actors Kate Vosper, Daniel Pendlebury and Madeline Cowley rehearse for Go Back for Murder

Hobart Rep plots perfect Murder (from second left) Helen Lehane, Nana Coburn, Laureen Wood, Belinda Mudge, Mark Direen, Nikita Phillips, Rylee Clark and Jamie Bantick at the convention

Local business receives national recognition at convention in Thailand FIRST National Real Estate’s highest achievers were presented with their national General Excellence and Marketing Awards at the network’s National Convention, which was recently held at Hyatt Regency in Bangkok, Thailand. The black-tie awards dinner brought national recognition to Australia’s top 2021 salespeople, investor relations managers and administrators, and attracted more than 350 delegates from Australia and New Zealand. The peak event on First National’s General Excellence

and Marketing Awards calendar capped a second year of challenges as a result of the COVID pandemic, according to First National Real Estate Hobart and Kingston principal Helen Lehane. “First National leveraged its welladapted remote working arrangements as well as online marketing tools to assure great results were still achieved,” Helen said. “By working closely, being extra vigilant about keeping customers informed, and working even harder at professional development across our team, we managed

to continue to deliver excellence for our customers.” On the night, the Hobart and Kingston team received an award for the Highest Number of Exclusive Listings, Rural. Helen said the First National General Excellence and Marketing Awards are an important event as they present an opportunity for the network’s membership to come together and celebrate outstanding achievements, and to learn about the systems and processes that enabled colleagues to deliver award-winning outcomes for customers.

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IT’S not easy to arrange the perfect murder, as the director of the Hobart Repertory Theatre Society’s new murder mystery has learned. Hobart Rep returns to the Playhouse Theatre this month to put a new spin on Agatha Christie’s ‘Go Back For Murder’, which promises to keep audiences guessing until the very end. Because of the potential problems created by COVID, director Scott Hunt – known for his work on previous shows including ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’, ‘Haebeus Corpus’ and Christie’s ‘An Appointment with Death’ – has been kept

guessing too. He’s been rehearsing with two separate casts – which also means two sets of costumes - to ensure that nothing stops ‘Go Back For Murder’ making it to the stage. An unusual take on the traditional murdermystery, ‘Go Back For Murder’ is a 1960 adaptation by Christie of her 1942 Hercule Poirot novel ‘Five Little Pigs’. ‘Go Back For Murder’ takes audiences on a journey through time, as characters recall what happened on a fateful day 15 years earlier - when a man was murdered! After receiving a letter from beyond the grave, Carla Crale believes

her mother, who died in prison, was wrongly convicted of her father’s murder. In a passionate attempt to clear her name, she persuades those present on the day of her father’s death to return to the scene of the crime and recount their version of events. But can the witnesses be trusted? Can Carla solve her father’s murder once and for all? As the audience seamlessly move between the past and the present, the truth will be revealed – and Mr Hunt can’t wait to see their reaction. “This kind of work is beloved of audiences for a reason,” he said.

“It draws you in. Each nuance and character development adds to the intrigue. Who did what, and why. “The two time periods give an excellent opportunity to look at how characters would have changed and adapted over the interim and to keep the audience guessing all the way to the end!” Hobart Rep presents ‘Go Back For Murder’ for a series of evening and matinee performances at the Playhouse Theatre in Bathurst St, Hobart from 10-25 June. Tickets are available now, go to playhouse. org.au or phone 62341536 for bookings.

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Turn your idea, product, or service into a business. Is self-employment for you? Time Management Considerations in Small Business workshop:

HAVE you got an idea for a small business, but not sure what to do next? You’re not alone. Business South’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator program is offering free, practical and confidential support to Tasmanians looking to make their small business idea a reality. An Australian Government Initiative, the Entrepreneurship Facilitator program is delivered by Business South in the Greater Hobart and South East Tasmania. Helping aspiring business owners navigate the maze to self-employment, the program offers one onone mentoring in person or remotely, covering all aspects of starting and running a small business – from registering business names, website domains and your ABN through to financial, marketing and strategic advice. Business South also runs monthly workshops and information

sessions, and can refer potential start-ups to other services for further training, mentoring and possible funding. “When you’re playing with the idea of starting a business, it can be really overwhelming if you go online and search for support,” Entrepreneurship Facilitator Sharon Harvey said. “The advantage of our program is that we offer the opportunity to sit down and talk to a real person, brainstorm your idea, and talk through the things you need to consider. “Once we understand where someone’s at in their small business journey, based on their needs we can do further one-on-one mentoring with them or refer them to other relevant programs and services, remembering our services are completely free.” In June, the Entrepreneurship Facilitator program is offering online and

Entrepreneurship Facilitator Sharon Harvey

NICKY River Uggs’ range of handmade Tasmanian ugg boots, slippers and scuffs for men, women, children and babies are the perfect way to make sure you stay stylish and warm this winter. The Huon Valleybased brand’s ’Franklin’ and ‘Macquarie’ ugg boots come in a range of colours including chestnut, chocolate and grey; and ‘Franklin’ ankle boots are also available in ruby and lilac. ‘Stella’ ugg slippers come with the option of a hard sole or soft leather sole, with the soft sole version great for indoors on hard floors and for curling up on the sofa in front of the fire. Nicky River Uggs’ popular and cosy

‘Tasman’ and ‘Eva’ ugg scuffs are great to keep beside the bed, ready to slide into on those cold mornings. Evas are available in chestnut, sand, lilac, ruby and the glamorous ‘diva’ exclusive colourway: chocolate with a leopard-print sheepskin collar. Proud to be the first and only manufacturers of ugg boots and slippers in Tasmania, husbandand-wife team Brett and Christine Kinnear hand-make all their Nicky River brand products from their rural workshop in the beautiful Huon Valley. Brett and Christine moved from Western Australia in 2013 and began selling Australianmade ugg boots and

slippers at Salamanca Market. When they couldn’t find any local manufacturers of sheepskin boots and slippers, they decided to do it themselves and set about making their own high-quality yet affordable footwear from luxurious yet durable double-faced A-Grade Australian sheepskins. Brett and Christine spent last summer building up their stock of boots and slippers ready for the Tasmanian winter months - and they don’t just make footwear. Nicky River Uggs also have your head covered with their Next Level beanies, which come in three colours and have extra-wide luxurious cuffs that sit low enough

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What you need to know when getting started in small business

This short online information session will cover all the basic concepts any potential small business owner needs to consider before going into business. Topics will include things to consider before you start out; how to assess your business idea; the basics of planning and marketing; and how to best set yourself up for success.

Have you thought about starting a small business and wondered how you can “juggle it all”? Or are you new to small business and looking for time management strategies? Join Sharon from Business South and keynote speaker Adam as they explore the time management minefield at a free in-person workshop at Bellerive.

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Network and meet fellow small business owners at Kingston. For more information or to book your FREE place in the program, go to www.businesssouth. org.au (upcoming events) or email sharon@ businesssouth.org.au

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Have you got an idea for a business? Where to from here? There’s free assistance to support you on your journey through the maze to self-employment. An Australian Government Initiative. The Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, delivered by Business South in the Greater Hobart and South East Tasmania, can help you with free, practical, and conﬁdential guidance and support on all aspects of starting and running a small business from registering a business name and ABN to marketing guidance and on-going general support. We offer one-on-one mentoring in person or remotely, referrals into other relevant support programs and services, as well as monthly free workshops and information sessions. In June 2022 we have some great topics on offer for you to book yourself in for (FREE, online and in-person). • What you need to know when getting started in small business • Time management considerations, make the time count • Coffee and connections, networking. Bookings are essential. Full details and to book are on our website www.businesssouth.org.au (upcoming events) or contact Sharon, Entrepreneurship Facilitator on her mobile 0455 372 023 or email sharon@businesssouth.org.au

Be stylish and warm in winter to cover your ears and the nape of your neck - great for those snow days. Nicky River Uggs Seatbelt Buddies keep your car seatbelt soft and comfortable for your journey and can also be used on backpack and camera straps; while their sheepskin hot water bottle covers and stubby holders come in a number of bright and fun colours and make great gifts. Just visit www. nickyriveruggs.com.au to view the full range of styles, sizes and colours. Gift vouchers are also available. Nicky River products are exclusively available from site 206 (centre aisle, near Maldini’s) at Salamanca Market

every Saturday; direct from the workshop at 935 Nicholls Rivulet Road (Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm); and www.nickyriveruggs. com.au Nicky River Uggs offers a flat rate of postage per parcel within Australia.

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Apple cider vinegar a daily dose of wellness Women helping women Jo Cordell-Cooper I’VE always been drawn to causes and raising money for charities that resonate. Some worthy causes I’ve supported over the years include the 40 Hour Famine (way back in the ‘80s), the MS Swimathon (the 1am shift), the Fred Hollows Foundation, and of course my own charity Tasmanian Iconic Walks which has raised about $165,000 for Stroke Foundation. You could say I, like many, have a history of helping others one way or another. So when I heard of a local initiative called 100 Women² raising money for causes that elevate women, I knew I had to be involved. This initiative is headed by Mary Dwyer, a kind and generous soul I am yet to meet. Her vision is for 100 women to walk 100km over a month and raise $1000 each. What I particularly liked about this approach is that I get to choose a charity that resonates with me and complete the walks any way I want. I can choose from extended walks, complete lots of little walks, or do a combination of both. While Mary’s dream was still in its infancy I signed up – the eighteenth person to join, and the only one not at all connected to Mary. When we do good deeds those closest to you will step up, but the long-time success of any charity relies on its ability to grow. I wanted to help. First, I had to decide on the charity that resonated and would lift women up. I decided on the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation. Dr Catherine Hamlin was a pioneering Australian surgeon whose work for women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia continued uninterrupted for more than half a century. No other woman, or man, has done as much to eradicate this preventable, debilitating

condition and give these women back their lives. I saw a documentary on her work many years ago and it stuck with me. The vulnerability and devastating reality of the women she helped was burned into my brain. For many of these women their baby does not live, so there is tragedy on many levels. Through my work as a women’s specialist personal trainer, I recognise that even with world-class care women can come through pregnancy and childbirth with complex pelvic floor issues. This can change their lives – but imagine how much more devastating this would be without birthing intervention, without surgical repair. The Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation focuses on these women in Ethiopia, so they can access surgical repair and return to their families and communities whole. If you would like to help you can do so several ways. You can join and walk 100km over a month (that’s just 3.3km each day). You’ll have the physical goal of walking regularly and improve your own health, plus raise a little money on the side. Helping others helps you connect and feel positive. Check out 100 Women² on Facebook, as there are different charities you can support and many are Tasmaniabased. If you are not in a position to join perhaps follow the movement, share the posts, or make a tax deductible donation.

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and it’s such a simple routine to adopt - and one that, unlike other New Year’s Resolutions, you can easily maintain. Getting your daily dose of ACV has traditionally involved mixing it with warm water and sometimes a dash of honey, to be consumed in the morning or before a meal. Luckily these days there are also convenient, ready-to-drink options that provide a full tablespoon of ACV in great tasting formats. Apple Cider Vinegar is known to help with: • Gut health and Digestion ACV is a great prebiotic that supports the good bacteria guarding our gut. The alkalising properties also help regulate the stomachs acid and assists with bloating and digestion. • Heart Heath ACV helps to lower bad cholesterol and boost good cholesterol. • Blood Sugars and Insulin resistance ACV assists the body’s insulin to break down sugars

Caroline Chang* IMPROVING our health is one of the most common resolutions we all make. Often this includes starting strenuous exercise routines or following the latest and often complicated diet trends. But sometimes it’s the simple things we can all do and the things that are tried and true that can have the most impact. This is the case for a daily dose of Apple Cider Vinegar. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has been around for centuries. Back around 400 BC the father of all medicine, the Greek physician Hippocrates, was known to prescribe ACV for a wide range of ailments. The Romans drank it as a tonic and used it to heal wounds. ACV is one of the oldest and most highly regarded remedies that has been used for generations. More recently the widely held views on the benefits of ACV have been supported by numerous scientific studies that confirm its benefits. The role a healthy gut plays is becoming more important in our overall wellbeing, and the role ACV can have on our gut and overall health is well documented. A daily dose of ACV provides so many benefits

more efficiently and help prevent Insulin Resistance which is an early marker for diabetes, obesity, fatty liver and inflammatory disease. • Weight management The impact ACV has on our blood sugars aids weight management by using up stored glucose and burning fat cells for energy. The acetic acid also helps to reduce sugar cravings. • Immunity The acetic acid in ACV targets bacteria and helps reduce inflammation.

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Ten Lives New Norfolk Op Shop builds on success of Margate and North Hobart Rich East, of Ten Lives Cat Centre TEN Lives Op Shops have become a muchloved part of the Hobart second-hand community. With shops in North Hobart and Margate, it was with great excitement that we recently announced the opening of a new store in the ‘Valley of Love’, New Norfolk. The store, which opened in early May, takes a prominent position along the busy High St amongst other second-hand and antique shops. “New Norfolk has always been a destination town for op shoppers and treasure hunters, so it is with great pleasure that we can be a part of that,” Ten Lives manager Noel Hunt said. “We are confident the new store will do well and be an asset to the community.” But it’s not just the bargain hunters that are happy. Our Op Shops generate much-needed

funds that allow the Centre to deliver vital services such as surgeries and vet treatments. “Every purchase helps our cats and kittens,” volunteer and op shop coordinator Jonathan Harvey said. “A bottle of Meloxican costs around $11. So, if you buy 3 t-shirts at $3-$4 each from the op shop, that pays directly for an item in our vet room.” The New Norfolk store will also stock a range of cat and dog supplies, including toys and food. Right now there are no pet stores in the area, with customers needing to travel elsewhere to buy premium food. The new store will fill that gap in the market, but also widen the reach of our key messages of cat containment and welfare. A range of cat and dog supplies has also been introduced in the Margate and North Hobart stores. As those who have visited a Ten Lives Op Shop will know, the store wouldn’t be complete

without a resident kitty. Just like our Margate and North Hobart stores, New Norfolk will feature a cat awaiting adoption. “Having a cat onsite really sets us apart from other Op Shops,” Jonathan said. “It also reminds customers that their

support is going directly to the welfare of the cats and kittens in need.” Ten Lives would like to thank all the volunteers and staff who contributed to the opening of the New Norfolk store. New volunteers who are interested in helping out should contact the

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A FINANCIAL MOMENT

Tax time – handy hints from an expert Isabel Dallas is a Financial Planner with Strategic Invest Blue who thoroughly enjoys collaborating closely with clients to help them achieve their goals. As a busy working mum with three boys, she understands that tax time can come around all too quickly each year. Here, Isabel offers some helpful suggestions to make tax time easier.

Step one – take a deep breath!

Most people are far from enthusiastic about tax time, but you can get more out of the experience if you prepare – and the first step is to work on your mindset. Tax time shouldn’t be a battle, but instead an opportunity to do some financial housekeeping, reflect on your expenditure over 12 months and plan for the next financial year. Once you’ve sorted the necessary components and ticked the boxes, you’ll feel accomplished, organised and in control.

Understanding what is required

Step two is to list those sources of money coming in. This may include employment income, bank interest, dividends or investment income, business or casual income and rental income. Next, you need to think about deductions. Deductions can be money spent on things used for work, account-keeping fees, the cost of paying your investment adviser, or interest on loans taken out for a rental/investment property. Your tax accountant can provide a full list of possible deductions and

you can also look back over last year’s return. If you’re not exactly sure what’s required, gather together all you can, and your tax agent can clarify which items and expenses are claimable. Charity donations are also deductible. Please don’t feel that claiming this expense negates the contribution you made in the first place, as the tax you save on this can go straight back to charity and you can give it again. The ATO also requires details of your private health cover. If you have a partner, you’ll need a fair estimate of their income, and their health cover details too.

Cross checking the work already done for you

Step three is to determine what info the ATO has and compare it to the information you’ve put together (as outlined in step two). Then it’s a question of simply filling in any gaps. If you’ve linked your ATO account to your MyGov account, you can log in and see the information the ATO already has on file. Banks, employers, share registries and health funds all report to the ATO, and the information is usually accurate. Keep in mind though that it may not be 100 per cent complete.

Deductions

The ATO is unlikely to have much information on specific amounts you can claim on those tax deductions that reduce the overall taxable income. Trawling through last year’s bank statements to jog your memory can be helpful. If you’ve spent money

for work, make sure you haven’t been (or won’t be) reimbursed - no double-dipping is permitted. Hold onto receipts or other evidence of this expenditure, as the ATO may request documentation. If you’ve worked from home, as so many of us have through the pandemic, you may be able to claim a home office deduction. Certain car related expenses may also be claimable if you’ve used your car for work. A note though, the easy ‘short cut’ methods available for car and home office expenses might not get as good a result as using the more complex calculation methods. Talk to your tax agent further on this.

City Mission. They do amazing work locally for those doing it tough. • Contribute to your superannuation before June 30. Chat to your tax agent or a financial planner about this. Potentially, you can top up your employer’s contributions to your super to a maximum of $27,500 per annum and claim a deduction for the amount you put in. If you’ve not done this before, the deduction may be higher. This is a really powerful way to save on tax because you’re also helping out your future self when

retirement comes around.

HELP student debt

Additional deductions can be a great strategy if you have a HELP (Higher Education Loan Program) debt and are at the bottom of an income band. For example, if your taxable income is $60,995, your HELP repayments are $1,830. By reducing this figure to $60,990 or below, thereby reaching a lower threshold, you only need to pay $1,525. By spending or donating just $5 you can have an additional $305 in your pocket. You’ll find more

info online regarding HELP thresholds. Remember though that the debt doesn’t go away, it’s just pushed forward – and is indexed annually by inflation, which this year is 4.2 per cent. Therefore, if your focus is on getting your debt repaid, you may prefer to pay the higher amount or even make a voluntary repayment before the 30 June indexation and repay the whole amount - if you’re getting close. Again, your tax agent can help you consider whether this is worthwhile.

Get ready for next year Perhaps you’ve left

things to the last minute? Never mind, as you can get on the front foot for the next financial year. And remember, we’re here to help, always. We can work together and implement some great tax-effective strategies that will help you on the path to financial freedom.

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Getting clever

Step Four is all about getting clever. Let me explain. At the end of the financial year, many people are looking for strategies to ‘optimise’. One suggestion is to enter details of your estimated income and possible deductions into an online tax calculator. Your most recent payslip will tell you the tax you’ve paid for the financial year to date. Compare this to your estimate to see if you’re likely to have a tax bill. To reduce your tax, you can quickly generate more deductions: • Anything you need to buy for work? Check deductibility rules and grab it before 30 June. • Donate to charity. This is a feel-good, uplifting thing to do and can reduce your tax. Personally, I recommend Hobart

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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

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and had grown up with. He joined the station after a chance meeting with the late local legend Barry Pilkington in 2014. Robbo now presents ‘Rock & Roll Jukebox’ between 6pm and 8pm Wednesdays, playing the best sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s in line with the station’s ‘Music Of Your Life’ policy. “I get to play the music I love, I love what I’m doing and I value the interaction with my audience,” he said.

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

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W I N T E R 2 0 2 2 | H O B A RT C I T Y. C O M . A U

THE FEAST BEGINS

CULINARY creations from some of Hobart’s most talented chefs and producers are on the menu for this year’s City of Hobart Dark Mofo Winter Feast. Featuring 80 food and beverage vendors and an array of unique live performances, the event has again been spread across PW1 and the Salamanca lawns, with the outdoor fires and canopy of lit-up trees creating an idyllic atmosphere for guests to stave off the cold and enjoy Hobart at its best.

Winter Feast. Photo: Courtesy Dark Mofo/Rosie Hastie

“We are really excited to see what is served up at the Winter Feast this year,” Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “It’s become somewhat

of a winter ritual for our Hobart community and visitors from all over Australia.” Food vendors have created menus inspired

by the theme ‘Saturnalia’, introduced by new Winter Feast food curator Amanda Vallis. “One of the things I love about living in Tasmania is the distinct division of seasons, and so I think the Winter Feast is particularly suited to our way of life here,” she said. “We also have an incredibly rich and diverse community who call Tasmania home, so the Winter Feast is a beautiful way to showcase all of the different cuisines that we

6 storeys draw out Hobart’s quirky yarns SOME of Hobart’s quirkiest stories will now feature as wayfinding graphic murals as part of a refurbishment of the Argyle Street Car Park. 6 Storeys 6 Stories is a creative concept by Sam Moffat and Douglas Hagger, who run Hobart-based Studio Decade. Their work replaces 20-yearold murals by Tasmanian cartoonist Ross Johnson and directs Hobartians through the six levels of the car park. Each level features a large graphic mural, accompanied by explanatory text written

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by local writer Chas Bayfield. The stories and images will also be available to share via a QR code linking to the City of Hobart public art web page, giving additional information, as well as accessibility options such as audio of the stories on each level. Argyle Street Car Park caters to about 3 million visitors a year and is a key point of arrival for locals and visitors coming into Hobart. You can view the artworks in the car park and online at hobartcity. com.au/6-stories

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are lucky to have access to here in Tasmania. “The last few years have reinforced to me the importance of gathering together for events like Dark Mofo, particularly gathering together over food. It’s something I don’t think any of us will take for granted ever again.” Winter Feast runs June 15-19. Castray Esplanade will be closed from Friday 10 June to Tuesday 21 June for the event. The list of stallholders is online at darkmofo.net.au

Emily Rossiter, daughter of Les Jackson the “Blizzard Wizard”, with Studio Decade designer Douglas Hagger.

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Major revamp for Tolmans Hill nature park WORK has started on a major upgrade to Tolmans Hill Park that will see the creation of a new roofed shelter area with fully accessible toilets, picnic tables and BBQs. “The installation of fully accessible toilets, a roofed shelter area, picnic tables and BBQs will really make this a special place for families and people with a disability,” City of Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “Tolmans Hill Park is set in stunning native bushland and landscaped to fit in with the spirit of the place.

“These new facilities will make it much easier for families to spend more time outdoors in a natural setting where parents can relax and let their children enjoy Hobart’s beautiful natural environment.” Research increasingly shows the importance of nature play for children and how time spent playing in natural settings, like Tolmans Hill Park, can help improve children’s thinking and social skills as well as their creativity. The upgrade is expected to be completed by October this year and

City of Hobart projects team leader Kellie Williams can’t wait to see the new Tolmans Hill Park.

will include new off-street parking for people with a disability. Most areas of the park will remain open to the public throughout the project, including the bike track and play area, but there will be

reduced parking during construction. This $1.3 million upgrade has been made possible through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program,

Artists drive CityPILOTs project EIGHT temporary public artworks will be installed throughout the City of Hobart as part of the new CityPILOTS program. The first four artworks, some already visible around the city, include projects by David Campbell, Matt Daniels, Tom O’Hern and Margaret Woodward working with Cardiff-based Camilla Brueton. “It’s really exciting to see more of these experimental art installations featured throughout the Hobart area,” Community Culture and Events Committee Chair Councillor Dr Zelinda Sherlock said. “This is really building on the success of earlier projects like our 2021 Hobart Current exhibition and the Crowther Reinterpreted project. “Public installations like this tend to open up a community conversation by giving us an avenue to shift perspective and see things differently. Art is so important to the heart of any community, and that’s why these projects provide so much value to the City of Hobart.” The City’s Public Art Framework was endorsed by Hobart City Council

which contributed $650 000 to the project. This work builds on the initial park design, which created the first purposebuilt playground in the Tolmans Hill area four years ago.

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CityPILOTS Stage 1 artists Matt Daniels, Tom O’Hern, David Campbell and Margaret Woodward.

in 2019. One of the new strategic directions of this project was “Experimental”, placing an emphasis on exploratory, temporary public artworks. Hobart has a talented pool of arts practitioners, interested in doing works in public space; however, opportunities to build a portfolio of these kinds of work are limited. CityPILOTS offers eight artists (or small artist teams) a chance to explore and experiment in the spaces of Hobart, developing works

to intrigue, delight, and challenge. Artists will draw on the spaces, places and experience of the city. The four initial works see Hobartians enjoying a digital civic clock, drawing on real time data (Matt Daniels); stumbling across gold plaques speaking of a dystopian future version of Hobart (David Campbell); cycling their way through the solar system along the Intercity Cycleway (Tom O’Hern), and embarking on a series of poetic navigations through Hobart

within the City’s new digital version of itself – The Greater Hobart Digital Twin. Like Google Street View, the digital twin is a searchable, virtual ‘map’ of Greater Hobart. Built from drone and still footage, it creates a three-dimensional environment users can ‘fly’ through. CityPILOTS has been made possible through the federal government’s Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund.

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THE new Tasmanian Government waste levy will come into force from 1 July 2022, leading to an increase in costs for waste disposal at the McRobies Gully waste transfer facility and kerbside collection. The new levy will be used by the state government to fund sustainable waste management programs across Tasmania.

Council meetings COUNCIL meetings start at 5 pm, unless otherwise advertised, and are streamed live on the City of Hobart’s YouTube channel, and agendas published on the City’s website. Meetings schedule: • Mon 27 June • Mon 11 July • Mon 1, 15 & 29 Aug • Mon 12 & 26 Sept • Mon 10 Oct 2

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Whisky on the waterfront IN 2014, Sullivans Cove Distillery became the first – and to date only – Australian whisky maker to win the title of World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards. Initially operating out of the Gasworks in Hobart, Sullivans Cove relocated to larger premises at Cambridge in 2004. The desire was always there to return to the company’s roots, and in 2020 when TasPorts began looking for an interested

party to inhabit the old HMAS Huon site next to the Hobart Regatta Grounds, Sullivans Cove secured their new home. In May 2022, Hobart City Council approved the application to develop the site, giving Sullivans Cove the opportunity to offer an immersive experience for visitors. “The way we make whisky is so sensory, and so hands-on that we really want to give people that experience, because it

Artist’s impression of Sullivans Cove Distillery’s new Hobart home.

defines who we are,” Sullivans Cove Marketing Manager Jerome LebelJones said.

“This is a great opportunity to give people this experience where they can have a beautiful view of

the Derwent while enjoying our whisky, and then turn around and see the distillery and people going about their craft.” The project is being designed by leading Australian architectural firm John Wardle Architects, whose previous projects in Tasmania include the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies on Hobart’s waterfront. Sullivans Cove hopes to complete the relocation by the end of 2023.

‘Trackies’ take a break as Zig Zag opens for winter ONE of the most popular and spectacular walking tracks on kunanyi/Mt Wellington will re-open in time for snow walks as soon as freezing winter conditions force track workers off the mountain. For more than a century the Zig Zag Track has been a major walking route to the mountain summit. However, the elements have taken their toll, and the track now needs considerable work to repair erosion and make it safer for walkers and runners. The first stage of the project started in January, with stone work laid all the way to the first major turn in the track at 800 metres above sea level. The arrival of winter will

make working at such high elevations dangerous for the team from Trailblazer Tracks and they will take a break when the track is reopened to the public. Built in the early 1900s as a section of the Pinnacle Track, the Zig Zag Track can be challenging for walkers, especially in snow and ice. Years of foot traffic and the harsh mountain weather have eroded parts of the track, digging out the original surface soil and leaving patchworks of rocks that can prove difficult to negotiate. The work on the Zig Zag Track will make it a much safer walking route, while maintaining its important heritage values and sense of wilderness.

Tim Honeybone from Trailblazer Tracks has been working on the Zig Zag Track since January.

If venturing up the mountain over winter, walkers are reminded that many of the tracks above The Springs traverse alpine environments, and poor weather can create dangerous conditions. For winter walk ideas, download the Great Short Walks in the Snow brochure from the City of Hobart website, which also has excellent safety tips – hobartcity.com.au/kunanyi

Hikers from another era nearing the top of the Zig Zag Track. Photo: Courtesy Wellington Park Management Trust

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Simple things in life the best TASMANIAN craft cider is in good hands at Simple, a cellar door, an arts and community hub, a music venue and a place to meet friends for a drink. Huge street art murals line the outer and inner walls of the previously derelict factory, creating a warm, inviting space filled with shiny new cider vats and rows of wine barrels. “We are primarily a production space, but we also want to be a creative hub for Hobart. We want to give local artists a space to show what they can do, have workshops, classes, exhibitions and small music events,” says Patrick Meagher, who started Simple in the Huon Valley with his partner Emilly. As a wine and cider maker, Patrick has the credentials that matter, honing his trade in Spain, New Zealand’s famed Marlborough region, and Australia’s Hunter Valley. “I just love making drinks. I love making cider, wine and other types of fermenting like making

Deadline looms for no spray register CITY OF HOBART residents have until 1 August to sign up for the City’s No Spray Register. Once added to the list, contractors will avoid using herbicide to control weeds on City-owned land adjacent to listed properties for two years – 2022 to 2024. The City’s weed control program targets weeds on urban streets, footpaths, kerbs and property frontages to protect these shared assets from deterioration. To apply to have your property listed, visit hobartcity.com.au/nospray

Patrick Meagher in his element, surrounded by wine barrels and cider. AN INITIATIVE OF

pickles, but my first passion was making wine,” he says. And his ciders are something special too. “We use granny smith apples, which is a little

unusual. The apples were available to us on the farm in Franklin and when we experimented with the apples we found they blended really well with ginger. “We have a cider made from Cox’s orange pippin, a British heritage apple, and a wild cherry drink.” Patrick is also working with other heritage apple varieties such as Kingston

blacks and Somerset redstreak to produce unique, small-batch, heritage blend ciders. Simple is open Friday nights for after work drinks next to a warming fire, and Saturday Sonic live music afternoon sessions have just started up. You’ll find Simple at 189 Elizabeth St, Hobart. Visit hellohobart.com.au for their full story.

Students get bird’s-eye view STUDENTS at Hobart College could soon get a look into the world of one of Australia’s most threatened bird species, the swift parrot, through a nest box program designed to give students a greater understanding of the natural world around them. The Inside/Outside project aims to get students

outside and into the outdoor classroom – the forest surrounding Hobart College, then back into the classroom to monitor which species are using the newlyinstalled nest boxes, built by the students themselves. ‘Peeper’ and night vision cameras will play a key role, giving students a bird’seye view of life inside a

Celebrating 30 years of service Congratulations to Alderman Marti Zucco who, having first been elected to Hobart City Council on 3 April 1992 recently achieved 30 years in office. Alderman Zucco is the longest ever serving elected member of the Hobart City Council, having reached this milestone in January 2020.

nest box. Jenny Dudgeon, Education Manager at the Sustainability Learning Centre, is helping run the program through the college’s Student Environment Team and the Department of Education’s Sustainability Learning Centre, which together with Hobart College is set on 65 hectares of native bushland. “The Student Environment Team were concerned about impacts on nesting habitat so together we created this project, not just to get kids out into the natural environment – our outdoor classroom, but to also prompt them to think about and act on threats to our native wildlife and become active citizen scientists through recording sightings and building a Mt Nelson/Hobart College

Jenny Dudgeon hopes the Inside/Outside project will encourage students to explore the challenges facing our wildlife.

specific data set on the iNaturalist app,” she said. “We really want this project to open up the world of Mt Nelson’s unique biodiversity to our students and encourage them to explore the challenges faced by our native wildlife from urbanisation, extreme weather events and the impacts of fire on mature trees.”

The project has been funded through a City of Hobart Urban Sustainability Grant, and will help students, and the local community, learn about the threats facing local species like the swift parrot, rosellas, pardalotes, owls and even microbats; which nest in large numbers and measure less than the width of a thumbnail.

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EDUCATION

Students at the campsite beside Lake Gordon. Photo by Mark Oates

Boys experience the Power of 9 at Hutchins school YEAR 9 is an exciting year at The Hutchins School as students are welcomed into the Senior School through the Power of 9 program. The aim of the Power of 9 program is to encourage and assist students in developing the skills, passion, positive attitudes, values and forms of knowledge necessary for planning their pathway and being successful through Years 10-12 and beyond. Power of 9 co-ordinator

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Caitlyn Tulk said the program develops and nurtures character. “We have a strong focus on character within the Power of 9 Program,” she said. “Students are asked to define and analyse parts of their own character - both areas of strength and areas for improvement. “Like all areas of our lives, the more we purposely practice the kind of character

we wish to embody, the more likely we are to see positive changes. “Throughout the school year we aim to expose students continually to situations in which they can learn more about themselves, learn how to grow and show their best side. “There are five expeditions the students will choose to embark on, and even the most mundane of situations

such as packing a dishwasher and cleaning a kitchen can be a valuable characterbuilding experience.” During the expeditions students test themselves on both the sea and land, with challenges including Port Davey Challenge, Tiwi Island Challenge, Central Australia Challenge, Island Challenge and Tasmanian Aboriginal Culture Challenge. “Students show incredible determination and

Tom Fish abseiling Adams Falls in South-West Tasmania. Photo by Matt Eaton

persistence in the early hours of the morning ebb and flow of the Windeward Bound, but it is the humility and compassion that they share with one another that shows the enormity of what the program is capable of,” Caitlyn said. “These are the types of character traits we encourage to shine and grow in our young people. “They also must work as a team, show leadership and

display a large amount of zest and grit. These are all character strengths that time in the Tasmanian wilderness inspires and creates but also can demand. “Upon the reflection of staff, it is the character strength of gratefulness that stands out as one of this class’s most valuable assets.” To find out more about the Power of 9 program visit www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/ power-of-9

Explore the opportunities we provide for boys to become their best. OPEN DAY

Wednesday 29 June at 9am and 11am

We offer an outstanding education that is specifically designed for boys from 3 years of age in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 all on one campus. To book a tour contact our Enrolments Assistant on 6221 4236 or enrolment@hutchins.tas.edu.au THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay www.hutchins.tas.edu.au

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Education for a Better World The Friends’ School is an independent, coeducational Early Learning to Year 12 day and boarding school situated in the heart of Hobart. Founded on Quaker values that still apply today, our School has a strong commitment to service, to equality of relationships and to fostering independent and creative thinking.

Book a Personalised Tour at The Friends’ School or Apply Online Today enrol.office@friends.tas.edu.au | 6210 2286 23 Commercial Road, North Hobart

The Friends’ School is an IB World School. CRICOS Provider Code 00477G

Kindergarten 2023 Kindergarten at Mount Carmel College is built upon the foundation of learning through play, providing interesting, diverse and challenging experiences in a secure and nurturing environment.

Enrolment applications now open.

We offer flexibility for families with Kindergarten operating five days a week for four and five year old girls. Our affordable tuition fees for Kindergarten in 2023 are a flat rate per annum irrespective of the number of days nominated, providing more flexibility in the number of days students can attend Kindergarten. The best way to discover our Kindergarten program is to book a personal tour. Contact our Enrolments Officer at enrol@mountcarmel.tas.edu.au or call 6216 7900.

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

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Hobart College Learning Area Leader for Mathematics Keith Turnbull, student Akihiro Katsuta, and acting principal Wendy Irvine

Akihiro takes out top prize

HOBART College student Akihiro Katsuta recently won the Year 11-12 section of the Mathematical Association of Tasmanian (MAT) statewide problem-solving competition. Held annually for more than 40 years, the MAT event consists of a set of mathematical problems designed to test students’ logic by applying mathematical skills to topics outside of the standard curriculum. Akihiro started studying

Year 12 Mathematics subjects at Hobart College when he was still in Year 10 at Taroona High School. This set him up to study in the High Achievers Program offered by the University of Tasmania as a part of his college studies. “I actually want to become a mathematician, and hopefully one day a professor,” Akihiro said. Hobart College Learning Area Leader for Mathematics, Keith Turnbull, was very proud of Akihiro’s achievement.

“We have great teachers here and we are all very proud of his efforts and the achievements he has gained,” Mr Turnbull said. Hobart College has been well represented at the MAT competition, with previous students consistently finishing in the top three. Hobart College offers the opportunity for students to study Mathematics at a variety of levels, including UTAS High Achiever Program units, which all contribute to the Tasmanian Certificate of Education.

Aidan Taylor as “Cry-Baby”, with the ensemble. Photo by Jessie Barclay

Cry-Baby the Musical is a rocking success

HOBART College was proud to present the Tasmanian premiere of ‘Cry-Baby the Musical’ recently, performing eight shows in the Mount Nelson Theatre from May 26 – June 4. Audiences were taken back the 1950s as they followed the story of Wade “Cry-Baby” Walker, while dancing in their seats to the rockabilly music from a 19-piece orchestra under the direction of Simon Cawthorn. A highlight on the Hobart College calendar, ‘CryBaby the Musical’ was the

College’s 21st annual musical production. The Year 11 and 12 student cast, band and crew had been rehearsing since February, despite the difficulties caused by COVID. Director Jeff Michel was in awe of the students’ work ethic and stamina. “This is the fourth show I have directed at Hobart College and the first musical since Tasmania decided to live with COVID,” he said. “And while I was afraid of how we might handle this pandemic, the cast, crew and production team have left

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me amazed. “Under no circumstances was COVID going to derail the opening of this show. In education we talk a lot about resilience and if there’s one thing that this community has shown, it is exactly that.” Students who participate in the college musical have the option of studying the course through the University Connections Program, which provides Credit Points towards their Tasmanian Certificate of Education.

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EDUCATION Our students are at the heart of everything we do

Our values create a strong community where students are at the centre and positive relationships flourish. We want our students to have attitudes, make decisions, and act with integrity based on respect for the dignity of every human being. Our students enjoy a consistent learning community from Kindergarten to Year 10 on one site, making the transition from primary to secondary years seamless. Contact us to talk about your child’s unique educational needs.

K-10 | Catholic | Coeducational 204 Tolosa Street Glenorchy (03) 6274 6000 www.dominic.tas.edu.au Email: enrolments@dominic.tas.edu.au

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EDUCATION YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS OPEN At St Virgil’s College we understand boys and help shape their journey to become men of faith, community, justice and respect through academic endeavours and participation in community service, environmental action, sporting pursuits and outdoor adventures. Applications for Year 11 2023 are due on Friday June 24. Discover what opportunities await you son at St Virgil’s College and join a tour or email our College Registrar, registrar@stvirgils.tas.edu.au for any enrolment enquiries.

Specialist teachers at St Virgil’s College tailor education to boys and young men

New Pathway for Year 11-12 Boys in Hobart THE Saints are on the march towards 2024 and St Virgil’s is inviting new families to be part of this exciting time in the College’s history. The College last offered Years 11 and 12 back in 1994 but is preparing to extend to Year 11 in 2023, with new buildings and new teachers ready to take up the challenge of guiding young men through the significant Senior Secondary years of education. Principal Jon Franzin believes that commencing at St Virgil’s in Year 11 provides a great opportunity for boys to be taught in the crucial senior secondary years by teachers who know how boys learn best. “Staff at the College are experienced in teaching in the

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senior secondary years and have spent considerable time attending professional learning sessions in their subject areas,” Mr Franzin said. There is an extensive selection of subjects on offer, including sports sciences, business, commerce, health sciences, food, music, art, drama and VET subjects. St Virgil’s has also linked with other Catholic colleges in southern Tasmania who will share a common timetable to ensure an even broader range of subjects are available via crosscampus and online delivery. This is complemented by a state-of-the-art Year 11 and 12 Centre, which been designed based on feedback from staff and students and a detailed

analysis of what works best for young adult learners at other schools across Australia. “The new facilities include innovative learning areas, fantastic recreational spaces and an amazing student lounge,” Mr Franzin said. “Student carparks will enable students to drive to school, and our expansive grounds allow all young men to take advantage of outdoor spaces, unwind and relax.” Set on 70 acres, St Virgil’s College is a place of spiritual, educational and social formation for boys. We are an inclusive and welcoming community. Why not come and join us to complete your secondary education?

Three St Cuthbert’s students having muddy fun at Bush Kinder

Fostering love of learning AT St Cuthbert’s Catholic School we foster a love of learning through experiences inside and outside the classroom. Our early years students are encouraged to explore, discover and inquire through play and explicit instruction. Our primary aged students are provided learning opportunities that meet them where they are at in their learning journey. Our teachers and support staff will work with your child to support them to achieve their learning goals and become the best version of themselves in all aspects of their learning; socially, emotionally, spiritually and academically. Our aim at St Cuthbert’s is for all our students to become

lifelong learners, who are fulfilling their potential as individuals whilst developing resilience and confidence in a safe risk-taking environment. Opening soon is our Ludo Early Learning Program located in our Early Years Centre. This play-based learning program is for children aged 3-5 years. Our LUDO centre will be open Monday - Friday from 6am - 7pm including school holidays, and is taking enrolments now. Please email any enquiries to ludo@aohtas. org.au Every Friday we welcome parents, caregivers, grandparents and their children to join our Little Lanterns Birth - 5 program. This program is an opportunity to learn with

your child through play-based activities. This program runs weekly and is a welcoming place for all caregivers to come and make connections with other people within our community. We love welcoming new families to Little Lanterns and especially love watching the children’s curiosity and love of learning grow through the experiences provided for them through this program. Please go to our St Cuthbert’s Facebook page to find out more about our Little Lanterns program and what new and exciting adventures await you and your child. For all enquiries please call our school office (03) 6243 9864 or email stcuthberts@ catholic.tas.edu.au

Giving your child the best start in life Ludo to Grade 6 – Enrolling Now All are welcome / Tours on request Phone 6243 9864 26 Corinna Road Lindisfarne 7015 stcuthberts@catholic.tas.edu.au www.stcuthberts.tas.edu.au

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Did you know Calvary also provides home care?

We can support your independence by providing lifestyle and health services to your home.

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Jennifer, pictured here with her case manager Heather Di Saia, is living her best life

Dignity every step of the way THE moment Jennifer Phillips was eligible for a Home Care Package, she made contact with Calvary Community Care. A Home Care Package is an allocation of funding available to eligible senior Australians that supports them to live in their homes for as long as they can and choose to. As a well-known provider of healthcare in Tasmania, Calvary operates Lenah Valley and St John’s private hospitals in Hobart, St Luke’s and St Vincent’s hospitals in Launceston,

as well as in-home care services and residential aged care facilities. After suffering a range of health issues, Jennifer finally admitted it was time to seek help. “I knew about the Calvary hospitals, so when I learnt about home care, Calvary was my provider of choice,” Jennifer said. Calvary’s integrated model of care ensures clients are celebrated and supported to live a high quality and dignified life in a safe and caring environment. Jennifer spent most of her working life in

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community services and social work, supporting young adults, the elderly and those who have suffered family violence, mental health conditions and drug and alcohol issues. “I got far more than I ever gave,” she said. “I have seen how the system can often fail the vulnerable. I have always treated others how I would like to be treated - with compassion and respect. “Calvary always puts my needs above all else. I am completely involved in decisions about my care.”

Asking for help doesn’t mean losing your independence; it is quite the opposite. It means you can live in your own home for longer, and continue to do the things you love. In fact, a little support can lead to a happier and easier life. Many Tasmanians are eligible for a Home Care Package. Calvary’s trained staff come to your home and deliver care and services that are suited to your needs. “At Calvary, our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect are paramount to our

selection and training of all our staff,” case manager Heather Di Saia said. “We work closely with our clients to provide options to empower and enrich their lives.” With assistance from Heather and Calvary’s support workers, Jennifer has revitalised her mind and body and is embracing each and every day. Jennifer feels the support received to improve her health and wellbeing is invaluable. “I’ve had other providers cancel on me in the last minute.

Calvary always show up and I can talk to someone when I need to,” she said. “The support is there and they don’t fob you off. I have received unwavering care, smiles with every interaction, and I am always treated with dignity. “I would recommend Calvary to anyone.” Jennifer has regained her confidence and joined two social community groups. Once a week she plays cribbage and pétanque. She has made friends and enjoys this time to have fun and engage

with others. Also an avid gardener, Jennifer spends time in her garden attending to the many plants she has grown herself. Thanks to a team effort by Calvary staff, Heather has seen significant changes in Jennifer’s physical and emotional health. “Jenny has definitely excelled from when we were first introduced,” Heather said. “She is living her best life.” For more information on Calvary services, phone a Care Adviser on 1300 66 00 22.

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Winter is coming. We are here if Covid-19 impacts your role as a carer.

You’re not alone. We can help. Carer Gateway can provide support in a variety of ways. We can help with food and medicines or apps to help the caring role.

Call 1800 422 737 (& press 1) or visit carergateway.gov.au

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Rosa Connell says being a part-time carer for her elderly parents is a rewarding yet exhausting role

Carer Gateway is helping carers navigate the maze ROSA Connell lives in Sandy Bay and has been a part-time carer of elderly parents for the last five years while managing her demanding work schedule. She says it is a rewarding yet exhausting role. Rosa is one of the 80,000 Tasmanian informal carers of a loved one with a disability, mental ill health, chronic or life-limiting condition or drug or alcohol dependence, or who is frail or aged. In fact, Tasmania’s carer ratio is the highest in the nation at 1:6. “My dad has vascular dementia, and my mum has complex mobility needs and chronic pain,”

Rosa said. “My husband is quite supportive of my caring role while I physically tend to my parents, coordinate their medical appointments, manage their household and admin needs. “It is an ever-increasing role. I do this so they can remain in their own home.” Tasmania is ageing faster than mainland states and it is common for informal family carers to be caring for someone over 65 years of age. In fact, as the average age of carers is 55 years, it is equally common for many carers to be older themselves. Rosa’s caring role started when she noticed her dad struggling to complete

routine tasks. It escalated quickly when her mum suffered a series of fractures. “I was recommended to Carer Gateway by the Aged Care Assessment team when I first started to care for my parents formally,” Rosa said. “During an emergency, when mum had a fall and broke her wrist, Carer Gateway was there to provide the much-needed support and respite. “They organised a care support worker to look after my dad while we spent time with mum in the RHH emergency department. “They organise inhome respite and help my parents get ready for bed and feel settled in

the evening. “Having the care support worker at home to assist mum and dad takes a lot of weight off my shoulders.” Care2Serve, the service arm of Carers Tasmania, is the local Tasmania provider of carer support services through Carer Gateway - an Australian Government initiative developed to provide carers with advice and information and a range of tailored support packages. Through Carer Gateway, carers can now access vital services including coordinated support in residential aged care facilities, connection with other carers, advice and information on planning

for the future, tailored support packages, free access to counselling, and personalised sessions with a specialised carer coach. “I have found the team at Carer Gateway to always be compassionate and willing to help families, even though their resources must be stretched,” Rosa said. “My sister and I took the opportunity to receive free counselling with the professional counsellors at Carer Gateway and found they were very compassionate and supportive. “In times of crisis, whenever I have called them, they have been very understanding and have been a source of

tremendous support.” Carers often find it difficult to navigate the maze of social services networks and get lost trying to find the right information and department. “I cannot imagine my parents being able to navigate these systems independently,” Rosa said. “By having a single phone number and website, Carer Gateway has made it easier for carers to access information, advice and support. “I feel supported in my role, and I am thankful that Carer Gateway is here to assist the many unpaid carers in our communities. “I read somewhere that ‘the true measure

of a civilised society is revealed by how it treats its elderly and most vulnerable’. “I hope everyone will recognise and genuinely value the role family carers play. “I recommend anyone who is a friend or family carer caring for someone ill, frail or aged to get on the phone and speak to them. They will help you with any questions you may have or guide you in the right direction.” If you are in a similar situation and need help with your caring role, contact Carer Gateway. Contact 1800 422 737 (and select 1 from the menu) or visit the website at www. carergateway.gov.au

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disABILITY feature

ParaQuad Tasmania - focused on ability FOR more than 30 years ParaQuad Tasmania has been serving people with spinal cord injury and physical disability, offering many programs and services state-wide and mostly free of charge. ParaQuad’s Wheelie Safe Tips & Trick program is just one example. Introduced in 2021 and supported by the MAIB Injury Management Prevention Foundation, Wheelie Safe brings people together to increase the health and wellbeing of those who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, specialists in access and road safety, people with lived experience and providers of speciality healthcare products all share information, tips and tricks. The sessions are free and open to anyone who uses a mobility device, their family, carers and other people who work with them. Propel Peer Coaching offers advice and a friendly ear to people with spinal cord injury and their families. Traumatic injury is confronting for all involved. Our Peer Coaches can offer suggestions on activities to get involved in, provide referrals

to a range of local services, and give handy hints about where to go and who to seek out for support. ParaQuad’s disability sports programs are growing too, with Wheelchair Rugby hitting the court in southern Tasmania. This exciting sport is not for the faint hearted! But it opens a new opportunity for wheelchair users and their family and friends to be active and, for some, to pursue a pathway to playing representative sport. ParaQuad Tasmania is excited to have introduced Frame Running to the state earlier this year. Since then, we have received two generous donations of $5000, enabling us to buy two brand new frame runners. Stay tuned for dates for more Come and Try sessions. Accessible accommodation is another service offered by ParaQuad Tasmania.

The freshly updated Glenn Moore Units are located right next to the ParaQuad office in Glenorchy - perfect for a weekend away, or to stay while attending appointments. The two-bedroom units are spacious and light-filled, with overhead ceiling hoists and open plan bathrooms. There’s on-site parking and close proximity to shops, restaurants and services. PQ Tasmania Healthcare Supplies is NDIS registered and stocks a comprehensive range of continence, wound care and personal healthcare products. Items are delivered to your door, around Tasmania. For information about these and the many other services offered by ParaQuad Tasmania, call (03) 6278 8816, email admin@paraquadtas.org. au or visit www.paraquadtas. org.au or www.pqhealthcare. com.au

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NDIS Daily Living and Community Participation Support Are you looking for services to support you to live your life the way you choose? Anglicare Tasmania has a state-wide team of friendly and passionate disability support professionals. They will work with you to do the things you love while maintaining your independence and achieving your life goals. Looking for Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation options? We may have a vacancy in your area. To speak to us about our Support Services and SIL Vacancies contact us at ndis@anglicare-tas.org.au or 1800 243 232

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disABILITY feature

OnTrack Tasmania are an NDIS service provider helping people with disabilities across the greater Hobart area. Our accommodation services include: • Supported Independent Living and Short Term Accommodation • All fully furnished properties • A variety of central and desirable locations • NBN internet, Netflix and gaming consoles • All maintained to the very highest standards

Britney and Ruby at their home, holding a photo from one of their recent experiences together

Providing homes, not houses AS one of Tasmania’s largest providers of NDIS supported accommodation, OnTrack Tasmania prides itself on providing the highest quality homes, which are fully furnished and include modern convivences like NBN, Netflix and gaming consoles. “But that is the easy bit,” OnTrack Tasmania Supported Independent Living manager Raf Patterson said. “The hard work starts with matching a participant with the right location, right support workers and the right housemate.” That hard work has paid off for Ruby, 24, and Britney, 18, who now live together in a beautiful, sun-filled home in a central Hobart suburb,

supported by OnTrack Tasmania. When Ruby and Britney talk about their experiences living together, the conversation is filled with cheers and laughter. As two young women who are making their own path in life, Ruby and Britney are thriving on the newfound sense of independence that OnTrack’s support provides them. Ruby said the pair’s favourite things to do at home are “be silly and play Uno”. But they also enjoy going on outings. together, including recently attending Party in the Apocalypse music festival in Hobart. Ruby and Britney also enjoy going to the gym together, joined by their Support

Worker. When Britney was asked what sort of exercises she does at the gym, she replied “getting stuck on the bike!”, which led to more contagious giggles. It’s obvious that Ruby and Britney are not just housemates. They’re the best of friends, making memories together from a home that is filled with life and laughter. OnTrack Tasmania operates more than 30 supported accommodation properties in southern Tasmania, all of which are close to shops and public transport. To find out more about OnTrack’s range of services, phone 1800 ONTRACK (1800 668 722) or go to ontracktasmania.com.au

At OnTrack Tasmania we pride ourselves on being participant focused, quick to act and offering activities that you want to do! Get in touch today to learn how we can help you.

1800 ONTRACK (1800 688 722) www.ontracktasmania.com.au

NDIS Support Coordination Are you funded by NDIS for Level 2 Support Coordination? Anglicare has a state-wide team of professional and friendly NDIS Support Coordinators. They are passionate about assisting each client to choose and manage support services to achieve their individual needs and goals. Our Support Coordinators are independent and will help you choose from the wide range of services provided in Tasmania that best suits you.

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disABILITY feature Getting the most out of the NDIS with Maple Plan BY better understanding the individual needs of its clients, registered plan manager Maple Plan helps NDIS participants get the most out of their plan and ensure they are accessing the supports needed. Maple Plan has been offering its award-nominated, independent and nationwide services across Australia for the past four years, and recently opened offices in Hobart and Brisbane to further develop the local services available to those communities. Maple Plan is committed to providing accessibility options for all Australians on the NDIS, and can help with more than 20 spoken languages and access to external translation services. Maple Plan media officer Edan Sinclair said the company’s tailored system means its participants’ NDIS claims, payments and reimbursements go through as quickly and efficiently as possible. “We receive the invoices from providers and then claim

them through the NDIS, ensuring all requirements are met for the payments to go through,” he said. “We are the grease on the wheels, essentially, making sure the providers are getting paid and the participants are getting the support they need. “We do the work and make sure everything runs smoothly for our participants.” Maple Plan business development and engagement manager Bernadette Crisp said Maple Plan’s emphasis on empowering its participants is what makes it unique. “Some people like a lot of hands-on help and guidance; some people prefer to leave the management in the capable hands of their experienced plan managers,” she said. “We focus on capacitybuilding when managing plans, so our participants have peace of mind when claiming. “We want to help people build their level of independence and financial management skills. “We’re constantly

empowering our participants to understand the intricacies of the NDIS, so they can work with us and their providers to get the best outcomes and make the most of their plan funding.” Maple Plan can take care of all NDIS invoices, claims and payments. It allows participants to track their NDIS funding, with automatic statements and activity reports providing an easy-to-follow breakdown of spending. Spending can be managed effortlessly using the Maple Plan Gateway, an online portal that gives participants direct control over the management of their funds. “Our online dashboard is highly customisable to the needs of the participant - we can make it as intensive as they require or as simple as they want,” Edan said. “We can make it as easy or involved as they like, with the choice of automatic approvals or manual authorisations – we are able to put the choice in the hands of the participant.” Maple Plan has earned

Maple Plan’s independent plan management takes the stress out of your NDIS funding

a positive reputation in the industry over the past few years, and was named as a finalist for Most Outstanding Plan Manager at the 2021 Australian Disability Awards. “We’re a very personalised service. Each of our participants has a dedicated plan manager, and we build that relationship,”

Edan said. “When a participant first registers with us we spend a lot of time getting to know them. We get to understand their needs and help them through the whole process. We are there for a lot of their journey through the NDIS.” With no out-of-pocket cost

or impact on participants’ funding, Maple Plan provides an accessible and exceptional choice in Plan Management. If you have any questions about Maple Plan or their services, please don’t hesitate to contact them on (03) 6169 9585 or visit www.mapleplan. com.au

Discover the Maple Plan Advantage. Most outstanding Plan Management Company (Australian Disability Service Awards 2022 Finalist) 1 Top 8 NDIS Plan Managers in Australia 2 Independent Plan Management Services Dedicated and experienced Plan Managers Linguistically diverse Team Fast Payments 1 Australian Disability Service Awards Most Outstanding Plan Management Company Finalist 2 Largest plan managers, Q1 2021-22, payments split by registered and unregistered providers, and plan management | September 2021 NDIS Quarterly Report to disability ministers

At Maple Plan, we take pride in being able to offer independent, outstanding plan management services. Our team is highly experienced in navigating the NDIS journey, and take the time to understand each client’s needs.

We focus on providing personalised solutions for both participants and providers. Giving confidence, peace of mind and time back to focus on what really matters, their support and their core roles.

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disABILITY feature Choose a Plan Manager that works for you. Joining NDSP Plan Managers is quick and easy, here’s why: Carol and Zosie from NDSP Plan Managers at last year’s Speak Out Expo in Hobart

Managing your support with NDSP NDSP Plan Managers is a family-owned NDIS Plan Manager, operating in Tasmania since 2020. As a Plan Manager, our primary job is to pay NDIS invoices on behalf of our clients. This takes away the stress and worry of paying NDIS bills, giving clients more time for themselves to live the life they want to. Our client portal, known as Nappa, breaks down a client’s NDIS plan by category, shows the funds in each category, and shows all invoices that have been paid. This makes the NDIS funding clear and shows clients exactly what is left in the plan. NDSP’s Tasmanian Regional Coordinator,

Zosie, works with NDIS participants and their wider support teams including support coordinators, service providers, Local Area Coordinators and Early Childhood Partners. This ensures all of our clients’ supports are working together to give them the best NDIS experience possible. Throughout the year, we attend and organise a range of events such as disability expos and information sessions to help explain the NDIS to new and existing NDIS participants, their families, support coordinators and other providers. Come say hello! Zosie said this sharing of NDIS knowledge is important so that NDSP “can

support participants to feel empowered in using their NDIS funding, supported when making decisions, and well-informed on NDIS matters”. For those hoping to have their funding plan-managed, Zosie said participants can ask to have Plan Management on top of other supports in their NDIS plan. This category is called “Improved Life Choices” and is exclusively for Plan Management, meaning there are no out-of-pocket costs and it does not take away funding from your other NDIS supports! For more information about NDSP Plan Managers, phone us on 6142 3092 or email info@ndsp.com.au

KORONGEE, Australia’s first purpose-built village for people living with dementia, was opened by Glenview Community Services in Derwent Park in 2020. The village was designed and built along the lines of successful dementia villages in Europe, revolutionising the model of care with a focus on supporting and encouraging residents. Life at Korongee mirrors the community surrounding it. Each house is situated in one of four quiet cul-de-sacs that make up a village. It looks and feels like a typical Tasmanian streetscape. The Korongee model increases social engagement opportunities and offers increased independence, happiness, health and wellbeing for residents, while providing safety and security. Throughout the village there are opportunities for activity and interaction, including a community hub with a gym, hair salon and café. Gary Collins was the first of the village’s residents to use Korongee’s gym, which is fitted with air-resistance strength training equipment

that is safe and suitable for all users. The gym is easily accessible, and the training resistance can be as low as 100g. Before moving to Korongee, Gary kept fit by walking and swimming. The gym allows him to train onsite in the village with the support of his accredited exercise physiologist Brenton Watson, and supported by his NDIS plan. Prior to his first training session Gary had been through a period of increased cognitive challenges such as depression, mood swings and increasing memory issues. As soon as he started training, there was an immediate change. His mood improved, he was calmer and happier, and excited for each day. “Since Gary started training I’ve noticed a positive change in his mood, more clarity in his conversation, and a willingness to be active in the gym,” Gary’s wife Mae said. “It is a positive alternative exercise from swimming in

a public pool, where he was starting to have difficulties due to his cognitive decline.” Other residents have now begun training at the gym with the support of allied health professionals, exercise physiologists and physiotherapists. With positive feedback from all gym users, Korongee plans to expand

> See us at events in town! > Switch mid-plan and we’ll waive the set up fees. > Send your invoices immediately after signing up. > Access to Nappa, our real time budget portal.

Switching to NDSP is easier than you think. Give our dedicated team a call on 6142 3092 NDSP.COM.AU

Staying strong and happy the support for exercise and maximise the use of the gym for all residents. Dementia research has found that exercise has a positive effect on both cognition and motor

function, as well as muscle strength and walking speed. The reports from the users of the Korongee gym align with the research findings. It is important to include exercise equipment in

residential care facilities, including those caring for people with dementia, to maintain residents’ health, function and quality of life. www.glenview.org.au/ korongee

Glenview Home Care for You really looks “ Davidforward to his

outings with Scott. Kathy, his wife says they’ve been life-changing for her too.

Like some help with cleaning, gardening, cooking? Want to join a fun activity or outing? Need a lift to and from appointments?

Gary Collins exercises in the Korongee gym

Simply get in touch and we will organise for trusted and trained Glenview staff to help you to continue to live your life independently and comfortably in your own home.

For bookings, fees and subsidies contact Kelly on 03 6277 8800 admin@glenview.org.au

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David asked us to organise for him to go out one day a week to give his wife a break.

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Sport

Hearts race at annual fun run Runners set off in the Girls Under 14 3km race

RUNNERS and walkers from across the state flocked to Hobart on May 15 to partake in the 49th annual City to Casino. The second oldest annual fun run in Australia, this year’s City to Casino saw 1821 participants compete in three different events across the morning. Tasmanian residents Milly Clark and James Hansen took out the women’s and men’s title in the main event. Chairman and race codirector Hayden Nielsen

was glad to see the event up and running after a challenging two years. “The local participation was fantastic,” he said. “City to Casino has always been a community-centred event and that still runs through. “The event is inclusive of all needs and abilities, with the hope of everyone being able to participate and have fun. “COVID has had a big impact on the event and the number of participants.

“However, it was great to see people from the community returning and an excited energy from all involved.” This year’s event saw a record turnout from primary school children taking part in the 2.7km run from St David’s Park to Wrest Point. “The 2.7km event saw more than 800 school aged children partake,” Mr Nielsen said. “This is an exciting indicator for the future of the event.” Next year the City

to Casino event will celebrate a half century since it first started. “The event was inspired by the iconic City to Surf in Sydney that began the year before,” Mr Nielsen said. “Three athletes from Tasmania went to the event and wanted to have a Tasmanian version.” To celebrate 50 years, event organisers plan to hold a function and invite many of the original participants from the 1973 race.

Tasmanian Independent schools go cross country THE Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools (SATIS) staged its annual Southern Cross Country Carnival at Hobart’s Soldier Memorial Oval and Soldiers Walk on Thursday 26 May. Organised in conjunction with Athletics

Tasmania, the Southern SATIS Cross Country event featured more than 700 students - including several members of Tasmanian state teams - representing 14 Independent Schools in the state’s south. The Friends’ School

SSATIS Cross Country Carnival results Under 15 Girls 3km:

Under 15 Boys 4km:

Under 14 Girls 3km:

Under 16 Girls 4km:

Under 13 Boys 3km:

Under 16 Boys 4km:

Under 13 Girls 3km:

Open Girls 4km:

Under 14 Boys 4km:

Open Boys 6km:

1. Jemima Lennon 2. Jessica Smith 3. Imogen Lennon 1. Alet le Grange 2. Kate Fox 3. Billie Salter

1. Christian O’Brien 2. Eli Sawn 3. Jameson Clark 1. Violet Owen 2. Isabella Patten 3. Bessy Brereton

1. Alex Fisher 2. Isaac Dixon 3. Hugh McCallum

City to Casino men’s and women’s winners James Hansen and Milly Clark cross the line

dominated the overall competition, winning the Girls Junior Shield, Girls Aggregate Shield, Boys Junior Shield, Boys Aggregate Shield, and the Co-Ed Senior, Junior and Aggregate shields. For full results go to satis.com.au

1. Sam Castle 2. Henry Little 3. Jasper Brereton

1. Cate Clingleffer 2. Avalon Forbes 3. Rachel Horsham 1. Lachlan Sheen 2. Sam Meikle 3. Oliver Johnston

1. Sophie Connolly 2. Ella Atkins 3. Maeve Bylsma 1. Haney Mokonene 2. Alexander Kwa 3. Zac Menadue

Book your flu shot today. Don’t let the flu go viral.

You might have forgotten about influenza because it’s been lying low for a while. But with everyone out and about again this winter, it could easily remind you how severe it can be. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe and book your flu shot today. It’s available for everyone from six months old and it’s free for those at risk of severe illness. Book now at your GP, pharmacy or community clinic.

r Remembe the Flu! Book your flu shot today.

For more information on the flu go to health.tas.gov.au or call 1800 671 738.

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BOOMER CHARGES INTO NEW GREYHOUND ROLE Members of the Hobart Chargers and Racing Minister Madeleine Ogilvie meet Barbie the greyhound, who is up for adoption

North Melbourne legend and new GAP Tasmania ambassador Brent “Boomer” Harvey

AFL games record holder Brent Harvey and the Hobart Chargers basketball club have lent their support to the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) in Tasmania. Harvey - who played a record 432 games with North Melbourne, and was a four-time All Australian and five-time Syd Barker Medal winner - said he was pleased to use his sporting profile to promote the adoption program’s activities. “I think the more people who know about the work GAP Tasmania does, the better,” Harvey said. “Educating the community that greyhounds make wonderful pets after their racing career is over is a great thing. “Through my involvement, particularly given the strong relationship NMFC has with Tasmania, I am looking forward to introducing this fantastic program to as many new people as possible.” As the newest GAP

Tasmania ambassador, Harvey will feature in GAP Tasmania and greyhound racing promotional content, be available for multiple local speaking appearances, and make multiple digital promotional posts. The Hobart Chargers men’s and women’s teams are also on board and will take part in a range of branding and promotional activities, including individual greyhounds being listed for adoption on Chargers TV and the club’s social media platforms. “Basketball in Tasmania is seeing unprecedented popularity and the Hobart Chargers are one of Tasmania’s most successful sporting clubs at a national level,” Racing Minister Madeleine Ogilvie said. “We aim to harness this success and drive strong community engagement with the GAP program to reach more Tasmanians that wouldn’t otherwise be aware of the benefits of adopting a greyhound.” GAP was established to help find permanent homes for greyhounds

when they have retired from racing. GAP Tasmania, which is funded by Tasracing, has been operating since 2009 and based at Managlore since 2020. The Mangalore facility allows the public direct access, enabling GAP to better demonstrate to the community the suitability of greyhounds as pets. The program helped 98 greyhounds get adopted in 2020/21. The facility can currently house 27 greyhounds at a time but has plans to expand, with a new kennel block set to double the capacity. Tasracing is working to transform the program into a best-practice rehoming organisation when compared to other adoption programs interstate. Anyone interested in adopting a greyhound can fill out an application form at gaptas.org.au The cost to adopt is $300 if the greyhound has been through foster care, or $250 if it is a ‘self-foster to adopt’ agreement. This fee includes post-adoption

support for the life of the dog. Every greyhound that enters the GAP Tasmania program is temperament assessed and de-sexed, has up-to-date flea and worm treatment, current C5 vaccination, a microchip registered to the new owner, and has their teeth polished and nails trimmed. At the start of June the Chargers sat ninth on the NBL1 South ladder, after starting season 2022 with a 4-3 win/loss record. Power forward Harry Froling (18.4 points per game, 10.6 rebounds per game) and Import guard AJ Harris (17.7 ppg) have led the way for the side, who play home games against Casey and the Centre of Excellence in early June before hitting the road for games against Ballarat, Eltham, Mt Gambier and Keilor. The Chargers women’s team is off to a slow start, losing their opening seven games of the season. Anglea Tompkins (18.8 ppg, 12 rpg) and Sharna Thompson (17.1 ppg) have been bright spots.

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