Hobart Observer November 2022

AWARENESS

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THE twelve members of the new Hobart City Council have been confirmed after last month’s 2022 Local Government Elections.

Anna Reynolds was returned for another term as Lord Mayor, holding off a challenge from local businessman and new Councillor John Kelly.

Mr Kelly was one of five new faces elected to the Council, along

with Louise Elliot, Louise Bloomfield, Ryan Posselt and Ben Lohberger.

Those to lose their seats included Damon Thomas, Jeff Briscoe, Will Coats and Jax Fox, while Alderman Dr Peter Sexton did not run.

Re-elected Councillors were Marti Zucco, Helen Burnet, Simon Behrakis, Mike Dutta, Bill Harvey and Zelinda Sherlock.

Ms Burnet also retained her role as

Deputy Mayor.

Postal elections were held last month to fill councillor, mayor and deputy mayor positions on all 29 of Tasmania’s local councils.

More than 500 people across the state nominated to run as councillors. In Hobart, 44 candidates ran for the dozen positions on the council.

Recent amendments to the Local

Government Act 1993 mean that voting in local government elections is now compulsory for all electors on the Tasmanian electoral roll. The final response rate of 84.79 per cent is a strong result and compares well with other Australian jurisdictions where voting in local government elections is compulsory.

Hobart’s new Rhodes Scholar

AFTER more than 100 years based at Glenorchy the Royal Hobart Show has returned to its city roots, with thousands of people flocking to the Regatta Grounds for last month’s event.

THE Royal Hobart Show has returned to its roots, heading back to the city that bears its name.

Australia’s oldest Show started on Hobart’s Parliament Lawns back in 1822, when the young colonial outpost was still known as Hobart Town.

The event moved to various venues across

the city before finding a permanent home at the Glenorchy site in 1904.

But with the Showgrounds currently undergoing major redevelopments designed to secure the Show’s future, the festivities were this year based at the Regatta Grounds.

Being next to the River Derwent opened up

new opportunities for the Show, which featured water skiing and jet pack acrobatic displays on the water for the first time.

All the traditional Show favourites were there including the sideshow alley, carnival rides, animal nursery, show bags for the kids, and plenty of fairy floss and dagwood dogs.

Other highlghts

included Erth’s dinosaur zoo, thoroughbred pig racing, bullock displays, woodchopping, show dog competitions and the Friday night fireworks.

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the Show’s return was a welcome one for the City, providing an opportunity for patrons to enjoy themselves at the event

before dining out in the CBD just a short walk away.

“When you go to the Show you’re walking in the footsteps of generations of Hobartians,” Cr Reynolds said.

“You are a part of the great history that is this meeting place for people of the city and regional Tasmania.

“Importantly, the Show is a community undertaking with various volunteer committees drawn from our community who organise everything from Art on Show and Creative Crafts to sheep and cattle competitions.”

Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania CEO Scott Gadd said it had

been a perfect partnership with the City of Hobart.

“We’ve been really happy with the cooperation we’ve received from everybody involved at the City of Hobart,” Mr Gadd said.

“They have made us feel so welcome to bring the Show to the Regatta Grounds, I couldn’t be happier.”

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Cultural items come home

THE Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s new major exhibition marks the return of many cultural object to the land of their origin for the first time since they were taken in the early days of colonisation.

‘taypani milaythinatu: Return to Country’ features long-missing shell necklaces, kelp containers, twined baskets, tools, domestic objects, artworks, a reed canoe and other cultural objects that have been returned from museums around the world.

The exhibition also contains new contemporary artworks by 20 Tasmanian Aboriginal artists who developed works in response to the ancestral objects.

The project has been led by TMAG’s First Peoples Art and Culture team, who said historical cultural objects had been sought for extended loans from various institutions in the UK, US and France.

“The cultural material returned on loan for this exhibition is a small example of our globally dispersed cultural heritage, and there is much work still to be done,” First Peoples Art and Culture curator Julie Gough said.

“We hope that ‘taypani milaythinatu’ contributes to the pathway of

future unconditional permanent returns.”

Arts Minister Elise Archer officially opened the exhibition last month.

“The significant work that has gone into this exhibition over many years by the artists and the staff at TMAG, as well as the First People’s Art and Culture team, is extraordinary,” she said.

“Getting some insight into the overwhelming impact for Tasmanian Aboriginal people of having these objects returned from overseas or from interstate, and being able to see them for the first time, was

incredibly moving.”

Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) board member Michelle Swallow said the TCF was proud to support such an important project for the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.

“To be able to share some of Tasmania’s most unique cultural heritage through ‘taypani milaythina-tu’ is truly special,” she said.

“Improving the wellbeing of Tasmanians is something the TCF strives to achieve, and this project by TMAG and the Tasmanian

Aboriginal community showcases the resilience and deep history of one of the oldest continuing cultures in the world.”

‘taypani milaythina-tu: Return to Country’ is open until 12 February 2023. Entry is free.

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Ruki and Julie Gough at the new exhibition

Jamie Graham-Blair, Brett Torossi and Mary Mulcahy (back row) with artists Cheryl Mundy tremanya and Theresa Sainty and Elise Archer MP

Sam new Rhodes Scholar

HOBART student, volunteer, environment expert and Antarctic adventurer Samantha Climie has been named as Tasmania’s 2022 Rhodes Scholar.

Sam, who is soon to graduate with First Class Honours in Law from the University of Tasmania, was named as the winner of the prestigious scholarship at a ceremony at Government House recently.

The 24-year-old will undertake a Masters in

Environmental Change and Management at Oxford University in the UK next year.

“I am so honoured and grateful for this. It’s amazing,” she said.

“Studying at Oxford and being surrounded by experts in the field will be incredible.

“I’m really excited and grateful to have the opportunity to learn from such an inspiring group of people in a world-class setting.”

Sam grew up in Hobart and attended

the Friends’ School. As a university student in 2019 she was awarded a Department of Foreign Affairs New Colombo Plan Scholarship, which funded 15 months of study and work in Japan.

A qualified watercraft operator with the Australian Antarctic Division, Sam is currently on third trip to Antarctica – as Deputy Voyage Leader on the US icebreaker ‘Aiviq’.

Rhodes Scholarship state secretary Professor Nicholas Farrelly said

he was “thrilled with the very high-quality applications we received this year – from such a wide range of academic backgrounds”.

Two other University of Tasmania students, Eve Poland (Chemistry) and Fletcher Clarke (Law/Economics), who were also finalists in the Tasmanian Rhodes Scholarship selection process, will be interviewed for the Australia-at-Large Rhodes Scholarships this month.

News from the Hobart City Council’s October meetings

Dressing for success comes full circle

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

The Dress Circle is a regular giving program, where Tasmanians can commit to make an annual tax-deductible donation of $1000 which will support Dress for Success Hobart to continue to deliver its free services.

“We need the revenue stream from the Dress Circle initiative to continue to expand our transformational

programs to women across Tasmania,” Dress for Success Hobart CEO Amanda French said.

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

“But the changing and increasing need in the community, due to cost of living pressures and employment stressors means we need to think differently about how we generate funding to support these life changing programs.”

Dress Circle Founding Member and 3P Principal Kym Goodes said the

services and programs provided by Dress for Success are key to the Tasmanian community.

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

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

Dress for Success Hobart is seeking committed Tasmanians to sign up as founding members of the Dress

French said.

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

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

Council Acting as Planning Authority

A permit to approve the application for 15 water supply facilities (bubblers and bottle refill stations) at 3 Argyle Street, 30 Morrison Street, Morrison Street Road Reservation, 18 Hunter Street, Franklin Wharf, Salamanca Place and Kennedy Lane was approved unanimously by Council.

This partnership project with Brand Tasmania, TasPorts and Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is part of the Council’s 2030 zero waste strategy to reduce waste and eradicate single-use plastics.

An application for 29 multiple dwellings and associated works at

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Alderman Dr Peter Sexton

Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds paid tribute to Alderman Dr Peter Sexton for his 23 years of service. This was his last council meeting, having decided not to run again.

Ald Dr Sexton, a general practitioner, was first elected in 1999 and has served across more than five terms on council including as Deputy Lord Mayor from April to November 2018.

“I’m sure we can all agree that the last few years working as a frontline worker in general practice as well as serving as an Elected Member would have been a huge undertaking for Dr Sexton, and we appreciate the time and effort he was still able to dedicate to his role,” Cr Reynolds said.

“On behalf of the City and other Elected Members, thank you Dr Sexton and I wish you all the best for your future endeavours and the additional time you will now have to spend with your family.”

Council Acting as Planning Authority

The proposal for partial demolition, alterations and signage at 50 Macquarie Street and adjacent road reserve was approved unanimously by council.

The proposal for partial demotion of 150 multiple dwellings (85 existing, 65 new), car parking, landscaping including tree removal, and associated works at 1 Queens Walk, New Town and adjacent road reserve was approved unanimously.

Revised plans for 1 Knopwood Street, Battery Point, were refused.

The proposal for partial demolition, alterations, extension, and seven multiple dwellings (one

71A Letitia Street, North Hobart, was approved unanimously by Council. The approved use is for multiple social housing dwellings, which will be managed as a collective by one entity.

An application for signage at 66 Hampden Road, Battery Point, was approved.

Council did not reach a decision on a number of change of use to visitor accommodation applications, so the following will be determined by officers under appropriate delegation: 1/8 Oberon Court, Dynnyrne; 4 Thelma Drive, West Hobart; 1/26 Davey Place, South Hobart; and 20 Bayley Street, Glebe.

existing, six new) at 31 Swanston Street, New Town, was approved unanimously.

The proposal for partial demolition, alterations and extension at 1 Tew Terrace and 5 Tew Terrace, Sandy Bay, was approved unanimously.

The proposal for demolition and new building for 55 multiple dwellings, food services, business and professional services, business and professional services, general retail and hire and associated works with the adjacent road reserve at 90 Melville Street, Hobart, was approved unanimously.

The proposal for partial change of use to food service (mobile food vendor) for 27 Lefroy Street, North Hobart, was also approved unanimously by council.

2021-22 Financial Statements

City of Hobart CEO Kelly Grigsby tabled the certified financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022, which were adopted by council.

Council’s 2021-22 underlying surplus of $5.636 million is $4.143 million favourable compared to the original 2021-22 budget position ($1.493 million surplus), and $3.534 million favourable against the most recent 2021-22 forecast ($2.102 million surplus).

Code of Conduct determination Council received and noted the Code of Conduct Determination Report in respect to a complaint lodged by Ms Louise Elliot against Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds. The Code of Conduct Panel determined that Cr Reynolds had not breached the Code of Conduct.

Circle when it launches on November 1.

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

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LOCAL lovers of wine and cheese could indulge in both those passions at once last month, when the inaugural MOULD x Pinot Palooza Hobart event came to town.

Hundreds of people turned out for each of the three sessions held across the weekend of 21-23 October in The Goods Shed, which was transformed into a giant cheese platter with more than 65 varieties of Australian artisan cheese to sample – from textured and earthy to raw milk varieties and everything in between. The cheese was accompanied by wines from 30 leading pinot producers from across Australia and New Zealand.

Many top-quality Tasmanian producers were also featured, including Pyengana Dairy, Red Cow Organics, Tongola, La Cantara Artisan Cheese,

Grandvewe, Bruny Island Cheese Co, Small Island Wines, Mewstone, Meadowbank, Hartshorn gin and vodka, and Pagan Cider.

The event was brought to Hobart by the team behind the MOULD cheese festival and the touring Pinot Palooza parties, which celebrated their 10th anniversary this year.

“Finally, after a decade of celebrating the best of pinot noir and Australian cheese around the country, we’ve brought the celebrations to Tasmania,” festival founder Dan Sims said.

“Having had so many incredible Tasmanian makers at our events over the years, we thought it was high time we made the trip south and bring not just one, but two of our festival brands together for one big cheesy pinot party.”

Pounding pavement for Palestine

MEMBERS of Tasmania’s Palestinian community and their supporters will take part in an awareness-raising fun run in Hobart this month.

Tasmanian Friends of Palestine will set off for a fun, family-friendly 9km run or 4.5km walk for Palestine at 10.30am on Saturday 26 November,

The event route will start outside Prince Wharf 1and travel along the Salamanca foreshore.

Participants will be raising money for the Australian charity Olive Kids.

Olive Kids works to improve the lives of children in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, where attacks on civilian homes

and infrastructure and the imprisonment of children occur daily.

The event will also feature music and Palestinian food for runners and supporters. To register online, go to www.eventbrite. com.au

For more information phone Adel on 0415591381.

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Pinot Palooza event in The Goods Shed

Carers Week 2022 celebrates community heroes

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

Carers are an essential part of our health system. Unpaid carers are the foundation of our aged, disability, palliative and community care systems.

Anyone can become a carer at any time. You can become a carer gradually, by helping out more and more over time; or suddenly, after a health crisis or an accident.

Nationally, more than 2.65 million Australians provide informal care. In Tasmania, over 80,000 people provide care

to a family member, friend or neighbour. At 1:6, we have the highest ratio of carers in the country.

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

The morning tea was followed by a National Carers Weekthemed 7HOFM live radio broadcast from the Elizabeth Street Mall.

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

Additionally, Wrest Point Hotel was lit up in cyan to

draw attention to carers and Carer Gateway, an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.

The Tasmanian Government also lit the Tasman Bridge over the River Derwent in cyan to recognise and honour carers.

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

With the theme ‘Millions of Reasons to Care’, the 30th annual National Carers Week came amid a surge of people undertaking a carer role because of the predicted shortage of carers and the cost-of-living crisis. For more information go to www.carerstas.org

YOUTH mental health early intervention service headspace Hobart celebrated its 10th anniversary last month.

headspace Hobart is a free and welcoming safe space for young people aged 12 to 25 years. It provides access to support for and information about mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and work and study.

Over the past 10 years, headspace Hobart has provided services to more than 8,000 young Tasmanians, mostly aged 15-17.

The service’s ten-year anniversary coincided with this year’s headspace

Day, a national day of awareness for youth mental health.

“Young people are at the heart of everything we do at headspace Hobart, and their experience and guidance shapes our centre,” headspace Hobart manager Angela Waite said.

Youth Reference Group member and headspace Consortium co-chair Lottie Guidici said her role allows her to see the behind-thescenes work that goes into delivering and promoting the essential services the centre provides.

“At headspace Hobart,

staff provide a safe space for the young people who use the service,” Ms Giudici said.

“They really care about young people’s mental health.

“The range of free services provided to young people in the area gives a real opportunity for connection and growth for the young people who use the service, as well as their family and friends.”

Any young person aged 12 to 25 in need of support can visit their local headspace centre. Support is also available via phone and online seven days a week, phone 1800 650 890.

RICHMOND resident Michael Voumard has been awarded Life Membership of the Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Council (ATDC) Tasmania after contributing more than 20 years to the sector in the state.

Mr Voumard’s involvement with the ATDC Board commenced in 2001 when he was one of the inaugural members of the organisation’s working committee.

However, Mr Voumard’s contribution to the sector extends back to the 1990s when he was a member of a small but persuasive group that successfully advocated for an independent peak body for the Tasmanian community-managed alcohol and other drugs sector.

“In the early 2000s I worked with the Anglicare Tasmania Needle and Syringe Program” Mr Voumard said.

“We know people in the Tasmanian

community experiment with alcohol and other drugs, including injecting drug use, so this program really worked at reducing shame and helped people to be as safe as possible.

“Recognising that people can be denied access to support because of people’s attitudes towards their use of drugs has fundamentally influenced my whole approach to thinking about and acknowledging alcohol and other drug use in the state.”

Known for his calming approach, Mr Voumard has worked in a variety of front-line and management roles across the community sector including the Drug Education Network, Relationships Australia Tasmania and Anglicare Tasmania.

Mr Voumard has also continued to actively contribute to the work of the ATDC, most recently as chairperson. Under Mr Voumard’s leadership the ATDC transformed into a highly respected and well-governed ATOD

peak body organisation.

Mr Voumard’s commitment over many years has helped to raise the profile of the sector in Tasmania and to improve the care of many who have chosen to seek support.

“I think it is so important that the ATOD sector focuses and draws knowledge and

understanding from those in the community with lived experience,” Mr Voumard said.

“Twenty-five-years-ago this was not happening and to now see people with lived experience working alongside industry professionals to design services and support really shows how things are shifting.”

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

26TEN chalks up a decade of support

TASMANIAN initiative

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

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

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

Adult learner Viv Blackwell has been seeking support from 26TEN for the past three years.

“I got to a certain point in my adult life where I decided I wanted to boost my education,” he said.

“Due to personal challenges, I felt as if I was left behind during my schooling years and this has had a long-lasting impact.

“I would encourage anyone who is needing support with literacy and numeracy to join 26TEN - it really has given me a new sense of confidence.”

The 26TEN team in Libraries Tasmania has provided crucial support to the network of 221 member organisations and the 26TEN Coalition.

“We’re proud to be part of 26TEN, it helps raise awareness of the literacy work we do in libraries and takes our impact to the next level,” Libraries Tasmania executive director Sue McKerracher said.

“Being part of 26TEN raises our profile and attracts volunteer tutors who want to make a difference – we couldn’t run our literacy service

without them.”

Minister for Education Roger Jaensch said 26TEN is making sure that everyone has the tools they need to be heard and understood.

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

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

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

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Tomato sale’s bumper crop

THE Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens’ 15th annual Tomato Plant Sale has been a huge success, with thousands of tomato plans and other seedlings finding new homes.

A signature event on any local gardener’s calendar, the RTBG Tomato Plant Sale has developed a large following among the Tasmanian gardening community.

After breaking records with more than 8000 seedlings sold last year, this year’s sale (13-15 October) was even bigger.

Eighty varieties of heirloom tomatoes sourced from the US

and across Australia were on offer, including 19 new varieties never grown at the RTBG previously.

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Business Enterprise and Marketing Manager Leesa Butler said all tomato plants were sold out by day three of the sale.

“This was the first year we have sold out during the event; in previous years there has been leftover stock which has been sold through the Botanical Shop,” she said.

“The Tomato Plant Sale is a significant fundraising event for

the Gardens and the support we receive from the community is wonderful.”

Funds raised at the annual Tomato Sale are being invested back into the Gardens to support the continual development of the living collections and important conservation programs.

The Tomato Plant Sale marks the start of a busy season of events at the Gardens, including outdoor theatre performances, large music concerts, community events, and a festival celebrating the best of Tasmanian food and wine.

More recruits graduate

THE Tasmania Prison Service is half-way through its biggest year in Correctional Officer recruitment, after another group of recruits graduated recently.

There will be a total of four training schools for new recruits in 2022 –the most ever held in one year.

The State Government has undertaken an intensive recruitment campaign this year, in an effort to provide a safer and more secure environment for inmates

and staff, while also improving rehabilitation outcomes for offenders.

In addition to the 19 Correctional Officers joining the TPS ranks on 16 September, 14 new recruits – nine female, five male – commenced their training to become Correctional Officers on 5 September, and are currently undertaking an intensive 10-week training program that combines classroom learning with on the job placements.

Attorney-General and Minister for Corrections

and Rehabilitation Elise Archer presented the graduates with their certificates, noting that - for the first time ever –more than 60 per cent were women.

“No organisation has a more important resource than the people who work within it,” Ms Archer said.

“As the Minister responsible I am strongly focused on continually recruiting the best people for the job.

“Congratulations to the latest recruit school graduates and all those who graduated this year. I wish them well as they embark on their careers with the Tasmania Prison Service knowing that they can enhance rehabilitation by ensuring offenders have the best chance of returning to a successful life in the community, free from offending behaviour.”

Applications remain open for future recruit schools commencing in 2023.

a tourist in your own city

LOCALS and visitors alike are invited to take a look behind the doors of some of Hobart’s most interesting and beautiful buildings this month, when the Open House Hobart program celebrates its tenth year.

Open House is a free annual community event run by the Tasmanian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects which showcases a number of buildings, residences, walks, talks and tours of spaces of architectural significance in and around the city.

the public can wander through for a ‘sticky beak’ and check out the designs, innovations and restorations of city buildings and homes from historical through to new.

This is the first Open House Hobart event since 2019 that interstate visitors can attend and organisers hope crowds will return to prepandemic levels, which peaked at more than 20,000 visits in 2019.

Open House Hobart co-founder Jennifer Nichols said the aim of the event is to promote well-designed

architecture.

“A good quality built environment improves health and wellbeing,” she said.

“This applies to all forms of architecture, from public buildings to private residences, highlighting that good design adds value and has the potential to inspire.”

This year’s program highlights include rare opportunities to tour places such the famous ‘Dorney House’ at Fort Nelson, the Hobart Savings Bank building in Murray Street, Fusilier

Cottage in Battery Point, and the new Rox Apartments at the corner of Elizabeth and Brisbane streets.

“Open House lets us explore our incredible built environment, enhancing our towns, cities and natural landscapes and making our state an even more attractive place to live, work and visit,” Consumer Affairs Minister Elise Archer said.

For program information and bookings go to https:// openhousehobart.org/ hobart

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Awards celebrating community heroes

NEARLY 400 guests gathered from across the state have gathered in Hobart to celebrate this year’s Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards winners.

The winners were announced on 28 October during an Awards Gala Presentation Dinner at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, hosted by 7 Tasmania News presenter Tom Johnson.

The nine category winners were:

• EPA Sustainability Award: Women’s Health Tasmania

• Fonterra Australia

Agriculture Award: Tasmanian Junior Beekeepers

• Get Moving Tasmania Physical Activity Award: Womensport & Recreation Tasmania Inc

• Heather & Christopher Chong Outstanding Achiever Award: Aaron Kropf

• MAIB Disability Achievement Award: Corey Lee Barnes

• APM Sustainable Disability Employment Award: Blueline Laundry

• Awards Australia Small Business Award: Hill Farm Preserves

• Healthy Tasmania Health and Wellbeing Award: Live Well Tasmania

• Tasprint Community Group of the Year Award: Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House

Winners each received either $1,000 from Bentleys Advisors, Accountants, Auditors or a Southern Cross Austereo Airtime package, plus a trophy.

Just Cats Inc. was also announced as the People’s Choice Award Winner and received an accommodation package from the Hotel Grand Chancellor.

The Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards began in 2007, and are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities and

businesses are making throughout Tasmania.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the Awards share the stories of individuals and organisations who contribute to making Tasmania such a

wonderful place to live.

“Tasmania’s many amazing community members and organisations help keep us all connected and enrich our state,” he said, “and the Tasmanian Community

2023 Tasmania award nominees:

Tasmania Australian of the Year

Adjunct Professor Gillian Biscoe AMhealth sector leader and founding director of Tasmanian Leaders (Hobart)

Professor Peter Dargaville - neonatal specialist and creator of the Hobart Method (Hobart)

Tasmania Senior Australian of the Year

Dr Scott Bell - citizen scientist and environmentalist (Launceston)

Dr Frances Donaldson - doctor, frontline COVID worker and prisoner advocate (Hobart)

Tasmania Young Australian of the Year

Nominees named

HEALTH workers, volunteers, community leaders, a citizen scientist, a marathon runner and the founder of Hobart’s first Aboriginal walking tour were among the nominees for the 2023 Tasmania Australian of the Year Awards, which

were announced on 4 November.

Sixteen people from across the state were in the running to be named the Tasmania Australian of the Year, Tasmania Senior Australian of the Year, Tasmania Young Australian of the Year

and Tasmania Local Hero.

Tasmania’s four award recipients will join the other state and territory recipients for the national awards announcement in Canberra on 25 January 2023.

Meriem Daoui - humanitarian and marathon runner (Kingston)

Nunami Sculthorpe-Green – founder of Black Led Tours Tasmania (Hobart)

Tasmania Local Hero

Kristine Bull - psychologist and founder of Brain Boot Camp (Devonport)

Amanda French – founder of Dress for Success Hobart (Kingston)

Achievement Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, businesses, organisations and community groups that make a valuable contribution to our life in Tasmania.”

John Kamara - humanitarian and co-founder of the Culturally Diverse Alliance and African Communities of Tasmania (Hobart)

Professor Brett McDermott – director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Tasmania (Woodbridge)

Trevor Snooks - volunteer for Cancer Council Tasmania’s transport2treatment program (Burnie)

Wendal Pitchford - Aboriginal Frontier Wars advocate (Hobart)

Lewi Taylor – rock climber and cancer fundraiser Lewi Taylor (Howrah)

Elizabeth van Dongen - campaigner for cystic fibrosis support (Hobart)

Babajide Omojola - community mentor (Clarence/Howrah)

Keith Parker - volunteer ambulance officer and ammunition technical officer (Sheffield)

More incentive for Tasmanian property owners

If you have a property you can rent to someone who needs a hand up, we can help you.

The Private Rental Incentives Program: pays property owners $6,600 or $9,900 when leasing an eligible property to Tasmanians on low incomes provides guaranteed rent to the owner for a two year lease provides all property and tenancy management services.

More information is available by phone on 03 6166 3625 or by emailing housing.privaterentals@communities.tas.gov.au

Tasmanian Community Award winners with Premier Jeremy Rockliff and host Tom Johnson

(Clockwise from top left) Brett McDermott, Peter Dargaville, John Kamara and Gillian Biscoe

Kittens need carers

KITTEN season is underway, with the Ten Lives Cat Centre expecting up to 300 cats and kittens to need monthly care until April next year.

Ten Lives currently has 170 foster carers and is desperately seeking another 50 to get through the 202223 kitten season.

Foster caring roles can include having an eight-week-old kitten for two weeks, caring for a cat who’s not comfortable with other cats or animals, taking home a cat or kitten during the school holidays, or simply taking in a shy cat and earning their trust.

Ten Lives team leader Phoebe van Doorn said foster caring can meet the needs and capabilities of anyone looking to foster.

“It is rewarding and fun and Ten Lives provides everything including food, litter, toys and 24/7 vet support,” she said.

“The Ten Lives vet team can train

foster carers in more difficult roles such as administering medication.

“We have 60 flu foster carers, 22 neo-natal carers and others who care for cats with serious behavioural issues.”

Volunteer foster carer Nicole Fisher said she loves fostering for Ten Lives.

“It is great fun to have a cat or kitten around,” Ms Fisher said.

“I am pleased to be able to help the cats find their forever homes and make a real difference to animal welfare.

“I have a busy life with business and travelling and the Ten Lives team make it easy for me to do some care when I can and take the kitties back when I need to.

“It is the best of both worlds - I can have feline friends when I can, but still be available and flexible for my hectic lifestyle.”

Visit tenlives.com.au to find out how to become a foster carer today.

New ride for Eddie

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

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

Eddie feeds through a

gastric tube, doesn’t talk and will likely never be able to use his hands. His condition also means that he will never walk.

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

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

trust for Eddie’s future.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guide Dog pups need your help

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

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

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

walks at various locations with qualified staff.

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

Puppy development volunteer Varcha highly recommends Puppy Raising.

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

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

Guide Dogs Tasmania

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

Without volunteers, Guide Dogs Tasmania simply would not be able to train the incredible dogs who provide assistance, independence and companionship for so many Tasmanians living with disability.

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

Walk with heart

A GROUP of local volunteers have walked together to raise funds and awareness about a little-known but potentially deadly heart condition.

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon emergency heart condition that occurs when a tear forms in one of the blood vessels in the heart.

SCAD can slow or block blood flow to the heart, causing a heart attack, abnormalities in heart rhythm or sudden death. It is the leading cause of heart attacks for women aged under 50.

Unlike most other heart health conditions, most people with SCAD do not have risk factors. It

strikes out of the blue, and urgent medical care is critical. It affects more women than men.

The underlying cause of SCAD is unknown in most patients.

Fundraising walks were held across Australia last month, including at Cornelian Bay in Hobart. About 80 people gathered for the Hobart walk, raising more than $5500.

One of the Hobart walk organisers, SCAD survivor Jillian Coe, was recently awarded $25,000 as a Sunbite Local Community Hero. Those funds will also go towards SCAD research.

To learn more about SCAD go to https:// scadresearch.com.au

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

A guide dog puppy on the Glenorchy foreshore

Ten Lives team leader Phoebe van Doorn and volunteer foster carer Nicole Fisher with some kittens looking for a foster home

Dozens of people gather at Cornelian Bay to walk for SCAD

New equipment puts everyone in the frame

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

Frame runners are custom-built threewheeled trikes. The runner is fully

supported by a saddle, leans against a chest support, and propels themselves forwards with their feet.

They allow freedom of movement and independence for people with impaired balance - for example people who have

cerebral palsy, brain injury, high leg amputations, or Parkinson’s disease.

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

this year.

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

“From our perspective, we wanted to contribute to a local

project that could really make a difference to people’s lives,” she said.

“We’re excited to be part of this project that gives Tasmanians an amazing sense of freedom.”

ParaQuad Tasmania’s DisABILTY Sports Coordinator Kevin

Faulkner said the new frame runners will give children and teenagers living with a disability more independence – but the cost of frame runners can be prohibitive for people living on a low income.

“Seeing the smiles on people’s faces when

they try a frame runner for the first time is just gold,” he said.

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

maker at their market

THE works of some of Tasmania’s best designers, artists and makers will be on show at the designedmade Makers Market in Hobart from 3-4 December.

Now in its eighth year, the market features the works of more than 30 makers across furniture, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass, printmaking and paper, who have created sculptural and functional objects for the home and to wear.

Established more than 25 years ago, designedmade represents, develops, and promotes excellence in the professional practice of contemporary design in Tasmania.

With a focus on meeting the maker and talking about the ideas and process, the annual Makers Market has become a popular event on the Hobart calendar.

“The Makers Market is a dynamic platform to promote Tasmanian design and the work of our

designers here on the island,” curator Linda Fredheim said.

“Tasmania has a long-standing reputation for contemporary art and design, and the market reflects the breadth of talented designers, artists and makers we have across diverse creative practices.

“The market will feature pieces from award-winning designers and artists who have work held in collections here in Tasmania, the rest of Australia and around the world. Alongside will be works from emerging makers who are honing their skills and practice.”

designedmade Makers Market will be held at Hobart Town Hall from 9am-4pm on 3-4 December.

Alongside the market is a small exhibition showcasing one-off pieces made by members of designedmade. This year’s theme is ‘Experimenta’.

More information is available at www.designedmade.com.au

Billy carts ready to burn rubber

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

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

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

There’ll be plenty for spectators to do offtrack as well including face painting, train rides, barbecues, coffee vans and cupcake stalls, a book sale and a chocolate wheel.

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

These include Polio Plus (eradicating polio worldwide), Water Bores in Tanzania (providing communities with fresh water), Food Plant Solutions (focusing on

malnutrition, hunger and food security in foreign countries), and RYDA Rotary Youth Driver Awareness - a free program run by Rotarians for all Year 11 and 12 students in Australia.

Rotary Club of Claremont members recently manned a stall at the Bunnings Glenorchy Fathers’ Day Event to promote the billy cart derby.

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

The second annual Claremont Rotary Billy Cart Derby will be held on the Claremont College campus grounds from 10am-3pm on Sunday 27 November. Bring along a chair or just sit on the bank overlooking the track. Entry is free for spectators, with any funds raised to be put back into the local community.

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

Wilson McShane (13), ParaQuad Tasmania’s DisABILTY Sports Coordinator Kevin Faulkner, Izzy King (18) and Kyeron Eyles (10) trying out the new frame runners

Volunteer firefighter Todd Bennetto gives Rotary’s Gaye Fernyhough a push-start in the Claremont Fire Brigade’s tiny fire truck, which was a big hit at last year’s billy cart derby

‘Mad Meg’ digital print by local artist Leigh Rigozzi

The power of storytelling

WE’VE never lived in a more profound paradox: our destruction of the Earth and ourselves through climate collapse, the escalation of AI, the increasing loss of human rights, while simultaneously facing unprecedented opportunities to develop our consciousness, understanding of interconnectedness, and ethical individuality.

Paradox is ripe with possibilities; folktales are riddled with paradox, refuse ‘standard rules of behaviour’ and put forward dilemma, questions, and

contradictions. They force us to develop moralethical imagination, our ability to think in new, unexpected ways, see parallels and relationships which hadn’t existed before, and become at least dimly aware of the complexity of our innerselves (Spaulding). Storytelling has always been something we share, and folktales are part of our human biology. When we hear a story, as a couple, family, or community, our brains harmonise. Through creative images and inspiration provided by stories, we get inside

ideas together – like an orchestra, synchronising individual skills and instruments to interpret the idea of the symphony to create music in which everyone a has a part.

Folktales offer innovative strategies for survival that aren’t unrealistic dreams, but observations and aspirations for the world we live in. And our insistence on belonging, community, and human connection is one of the greatest acts of courage and resistance in the face of oppression (O’Donohue).

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Storytelling that initiates both community and individuality. Folktales that reveal how and why loneliness and isolation attract Evil, why unused creative power, transgression and disrespect lack awareness and carry the potential of self-destruction.

You’ll experience the power of Story and storytelling, gain an understanding of the importance of opening and closing story-space, access tools that craft the telling of tales and build valuable insight into the theme.

Risk-Free 14-day Hearing Aid Trial

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

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

from an experienced audiologist is important.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ability Hearing and Balance is an

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

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FUCHS Silkolene Chain Lube, for all motorcycles

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

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

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

chain and sprocket life. The Chain Lube is also safe on seals and hoses. To use the Chain Lube, simply apply a little bit to the inside of a clean, warm motorcycle chain and leave it for as long as possible, ideally overnight. For best results, it is recommended to use the FUCHS Silkolene Brake and Chain Cleaner prior to use.

The FUCHS Silkolene range is specially designed for motorcycle enthusiasts, from everyday riders to professionals. It includes all necessities to keep up performance, power and maintenance. The complete range includes two-stroke

and four-stroke engine oils along with a variety of maintenance products such as chain lubes, coolants, gear oils, brake and clutch fluids, fork oils, foam filter treatments and fuel additives.

Find FUCHS Silkolene Chain Lube and the complete Silkolene range at R&J Batteries.

R&J Batteries is one of the fastest-growing battery distributors in Australasia with 23 branches in Australia, four branches in New Zealand and a vast network of more than 8,000 stockists regionwide.

For more information, visit rjbatt. com.au or call 1300 769 282.

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IN recognition of Asbestos Awareness Month, IPM Consulting Services is helping raise awareness in the community.

With more than 25 years of experience, IPM are leaders in asbestos risk management, occupational hygiene, work health and safety, and training.

Whilst November is Asbestos Awareness Month, IPM is always keen to further educate the public about the presence of asbestos in the workplace and in residential settings. IPM offer asbestos

living in the community had limited knowledge of where asbestoscontaining materials are located and the potential health concerns of the material,” IPM Principal Occupational Hygienist Richard Jackson said.

“At IPM we run an onsite NATA-accredited laboratory which provides identification of asbestos-containing materials as well as offering specialised training around how to manage asbestoscontaining materials in the workplace and in the home.”

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eaves or vinyl flooring, asbestos materials can be present anywhere,” Mr Jackson said.

“On top of monitoring for asbestos-containing materials, IPM offers monitoring of silica, noise, mould and indoor air quality.

“Our team of occupational hygienists are able to go into any industry or home to identify hazards and provide a thorough risk assessment and recommend practical, effective controls that will ensure workers and members of the community are not being

Occupational Hygiene Technician Kate Hall, Principal Occupational Hygienist Richard Jackson and Occupational Hygiene Consultant Samantha James in the IPM Consulting Services onsite laboratory

Water towing tips

Peter Hopkins, MAST Manager - Recreational Boating

ONE of the most enjoyable activities for a family on the water is towing sports – on a biscuit, wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding, even up to advanced wake surfing.

But when you’re towing people behind your boat, it is essential that the driver, the observer and the person being towed are all connected.

In Tasmania, the observer is in communication with the driver. They are a connection between the skipper and the person being towed.

Currently, you must be aged 10 or over to be an observer. But this will change next year, when it will be necessary to be 14, unless the observer has a provisional licence and then it will be 12. This will make everyone safer.

If you are the skipper and driver, you must always turn in an anti-clockwise direction, so that if there are more than one

boat in the area with someone being towed, there are no headon collisions.

Everybody in the boat should be wearing an approved, Australian-standard life jacket, including the person – or people - being towed.

Being towed behind a boat on a biscuit is one of the joys of childhood and young adulthood.

For young children, it’s a great way to become acclimatised to the water.

You can be in the water, protected by your life jacket, being towed behind a boat –getting used to being splashed in the face by waves – but always safe at slower speeds.

Children can learn confidence in the water and then, with time, graduate to more athletic forms of towing sports like water skiing.

The hand signs between the person being towed and the observer are crucial, including:

• Go Faster – Thumbs Up

• Go Slower – Thumbs

Down

• Come home – Tap on the Head

• Stop – Finger Across the Throat

With a good driver and good observer, the person being towed will always be safe.

One key area to be aware of is when cornering the boat.

When you turn as the skipper/ driver, the person being towed will accelerate behind you – up to twice the speed of the boat!

The best and safest thing is to ease back on the throttle so that the person being towed is not “whipped” around the corner.

In choppy conditions, this can be dangerous for the person being towed and can result in them being thrown off whatever watercraft they are being towed on.

Obviously, when towing someone, the observer must face backwards to watch the person being towed while the driver faces forward to maintain a lookout.

This is the same rule if you are using a PWC or jetski to tow someone.

Towing is all about having fun on the water – and being safe.

Turning challenges into opportunities

THIS Threefolding seminar is an opportunity to explore, re-view and question how human nature might be shaped by a viable, healthy social organism through the right relationship of our cultural, political and economic life.

Central to this picture is an acknowledgement that any integrated system of social life must also foster the development of individual potential to the fullest degree

compatible with the freedom and well-being of others.

Aldous Huxley wrote in 1946 that ‘‘the outcome of centralisation of economic and political power is the progressive loss by the masses of their civil liberties, their personal independence and their opportunities for self-government”.

This is more and more a feature of contemporary life.

So how might we co-exist in ways that

extend and illuminate our highest good amidst social arrangements that enable us to have the right thoughts on matters of social concern?

And if so, what kind of thoughts must exist so that the right social arrangements can arise?

This is an interactive seminar in which each day is carefully structured around storytelling, collaborative activities and creative presentations combined with deep conversation.

Come and see how Hilliard has grown

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

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

currently being installed.

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

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

Tucked up high on

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

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

PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION FOR OVER

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

Hilliard Christian School

Kick-start your health care career

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

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

The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing reflects the role of an

Enrolled Nurse working under supervision of a Registered Nurse and covers the application of skills and knowledge required to undertake your role competently and professionally within a variety of health care settings.

The 18 months is comprised of face-toface, online learning, and structured work placement of 12 weeks in total. This course requires full-time study – two days per week of face-to-face learning

(9am to 3pm), plus the equivalent of three days per week self-directed learning.

There are 25 units in this course - 20 compulsory units and five electives. To achieve this qualification, students are also required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of successful clinical placement in the aged care, acute care and mental health settings.

Once qualified you will be eligible to apply to AHPRA

for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

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

development (CPD) needs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally, socially, and linguistically diverse background applicants are encouraged to apply.

We continue to offer enrolments in our programs, and you are welcome to contact us via email info@herc. tas.edu.au or call 6223 6777 and press option 2 if you have queries about how we can meet your educational needs.

Want to be part of the nursing team?

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

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

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

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Four seasons in one Tassie day of hiking

Jo Cordell-Cooper

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why have private health insurance?

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

Peace of mind

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

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

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

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

Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Help Salvos to spread the joy this Christmas

LAST year, The Salvation Army provided Christmas assistance to more than 6200 people across Tasmania - a significant increase on previous years.

The increase represents the growing number of Tasmanians experiencing hardship due to the impacts of rising costs of living, housing stress and incomes that do not meet basic living expenses.

“Christmas is the busiest time of the year for The Salvos, and we expect this year to be no different,” Amelia Natoli from The Salvation Army Tasmania said.

“While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for many, others doing it tough in our community find it an extremely difficult period.”

In order to support those

doing it tough, The Salvation Army is calling on the kindness, generosity and giving spirit of the Tasmanian community to help make Christmas a joyful time for everyone.

There are several ways people can get involved with the Salvos this Christmas:

• Drop a gift under the Kmart Wishing Tree

• Hold a toy or food drive. We’re particularly short on gifts for both boys and girls ages 9-13 years.

• Fill a ‘Bag of Hope’. These bags will help provide a meal for a Tasmanian family at Christmas.

• Volunteer with the Salvos this Christmas. There’s a number of roles available during November and December.

To get involved or for more information, email prtas@salvationarmy.org.au or phone 6228 8400.

“If you can afford to lend a hand or make a donation, you’ll be making a huge difference to those Tasmanians who are really struggling,” Amelia said.

Leaving no-one in need also means leaving no-one lonely this Christmas. We would love to see you at any of our events, church services or community programs during the festive season!

If you or someone you know needs support this Christmas, please reach out to your local Salvos Doorways Centre. For details, visit findhelptas.org.au/ program/doorways-centres/ or phone 6228 8400.

Salvation Army Tasmania staff Ashleigh Cowell, Amelia Natoli, Marj Rava and Mike West are calling all Tasmanians to lend a helping hand this Christmas

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ASSEMBLAGE Curated

- Art, Design, Home is a colourful, eclectic, curious little shop that has popped up at 174 New Town Road, New Town.

Visitors are intrigued to explore the diverse range of interesting treasures in store and the colourful array of children’s things, before wandering through the gate to the ‘Potting Shed’ between the store and the café in the old post office.

Hobart entrepreneur Tanya La Paglia has worked tirelessly to bring her vision for the old New Town Post

Office to fruition.

In 2015 she set up the café - now trading as the Dispatch Café - on the ground level.

Then in 2019 she opened the popular Assemblage Boutique Art Bed and Breakfast on the upper level, featuring light-filled, beautifully decorated rooms reminiscent of Parisian artists’ garrets.

Guests staying at Assemblage and café patrons can experience the creative Post Office community, enjoying the courtyard events and the opportunity to join an arts-based

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Buffet $49 *min 20 guests

(Mains) Cranberry glazed turkey, roast pork with crackling and apple sauce with

(Sides) Roasted garlic herb potatoes, mixed roast vegetables, classic Caesar salad with anchovy dressing, mixed leaves salad with heritage tomato, carrot, onion and cucumber.

(Dessert) Plum pudding with brandy custard sauce.

Set Menu $45 *min 20 guests

(Entrée) Crumbed Tasmanian scallops (3pc) with braised leek & cauliflower puree.

(Main) Crispy skin pork belly with apple sauce & maple glazed sweet potato with braised cabbage.

(Dessert) Eton mess with Chantilly cream, poached berries and brownie bites.

In & Out Cocktail (90min) $45 *min 40 guests

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PET TALK BY

Emergency planning for your pets

FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH

CHIPS

6 years old, desexed, vaccinated and well trained.

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

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

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

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

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

BE PREPARED BY HAVING A PET EMERGENCY PLAN FOR YOUR PETS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CYRIL & SONNY

HARVEY

Emergency Response Vehicle deployment in Launceston

FOSTER

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

Open your heart and your home How can I help?

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

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

• Shy or timid

• Too young

• Illness

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

We provide:

• food & bowls

• kitty litter & trays

• toys, blankets & beds

• 24 hour support

• medicines and vet care

You provide:

• a loving environment

• care for our cats and kittens

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

Every cat has a story.

you part of it?

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

Centre

THE kittens are here! The kittens are here!

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

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

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

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

So, with so many

kittens around what should you do if you find some?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rich East – Ten Lives

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

Photos by Rich East

Vikki

carers,

FINANCIAL MOMENT

a financial windfall

Adam Winstone is a Financial Adviser with Invest Blue. Here, he shares his insight on what to do should you find yourself in the fortunate position of receiving a lump sum of money.

I’VE been hearing and reading more and more about the fact that we’re about to go through the most significant intergenerational wealth transfer in Australian history.

According to the Productivity Commission, over the next two decades $3.5 trillion will be transferred between members of the ‘Baby Boomer’ generation and their children and other descendants.

At Invest Blue we’re starting to see this transfer of funds occur with greater regularity,

and clients are seeking guidance.

Like so many others I’m guilty of daydreaming about what we’d do as a family should a financial windfall come our way. Those daydreams tend to be around achieving great wealth by winning Lotto or investing in the next Amazon or Google.

In reality though, a financial windfall is often derived from inheritance, a redundancy payout, selling off part of your business, or divesting of an asset that’s grown substantially in value.

Step 1 - Think About Your Goals

A lump sum, whether large or small, can help you work toward longterm goals and dreams like your dream home, an education fund for your children, or even an investment portfolio that

will compound and grow.

With so many ways to spend a lump sum of money, determining what’s most important to you and your family is the best starting point.

Step 2 – What’s the hurry?

You didn’t have the money before so rest assured, you can afford to wait while you consider your options. Rushing into decisions may lead to errors in judgement. Allowing more time will give you the opportunity to really consolidate your goals (Step 1) and help you understand the impact this money can have on your life.

It may take a while for you to work out how you wish to spend / invest the money, so consider putting funds in a term deposit account. Why not earn interest as you gain

the necessary clarity to determine what your best possible life looks like?

Step 3 – Shamelessly, seek professional advice

For every success story there are the tales of those who squandered the big bucks that came their way so unexpectedly. Stories of people who not only ended up back where they started but even worse off financially are common.

To ensure that mistakes are avoided, unintended consequences are considered and strategies that align with your personal goals and objectives are put in place, I highly recommend speaking with a financial expert.

At Invest Blue, our team members take the time to really understand our clients, their personal

– the next best steps

experiences, perspectives and mindset around money and investing. Working together means doing what is best for our clients in all aspects.

We often start with questions like ‘What’s most important to you?’ and ‘What are your goals?’. When we know the answers to those questions, we can look at the big picture and how to get there.

Step 4 – Splurge a little Assuming you’re getting good advice and are working with your financial adviser on some sound strategies, why not consider treating yourself a bit? This may be a special gift or taking a long-awaited trip somewhere.

A little splurging is okay. We’ll give you the peace of mind to treat yourself, safe in the

knowledge that your overall plans and goals are still on track. The right financial adviser will help keep everything in perspective.

Step 5 – Consider your options

Here are some important questions you may have.

• Should I pay off my home loan with the lump sum?

• Should I buy an investment property?

• Should I put money into superannuation?

• Should I buy shares?

• Should I set up a Trust Fund?

• Can I retire early?

Does this mean I pay more tax?

Depending on your personal situation and particular goals, the answer may be ‘yes’ to all of the above questions.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right investment. For example, investment types, market timing, your level of risk, and the overall wealth management strategy all need to be weighed up. This is where we can help. When you receive a financial windfall, we want you to feel confident in the decisions you make next.

Let’s work together on how this financial windfall can help you live your best possible life!

Here at Invest Blue, we’re able to offer strategic advice that will benefit you long into the future. Should you wish to discuss your personal situation with one of our friendly team, please contact us today for a complimentary consultation.

Sparking Conversations about summer bushfire safety

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

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

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

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

assessments.

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

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

“This increase is without consideration given to the rise in frequency and intensity of weather events we will see in coming years due to climate change.

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

Research shows that in many cases simple steps can improve the

chances of a house surviving a bushfire, including removing flammable material in direct contact with a house, removing flammable material that will generate radiant heat, and plugging gaps to stop fire embers entering roof spaces or confined areas and igniting a house from within.

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said with current challenges and summer just around the corner, there was

no time to delay when addressing these issues.

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

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

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

events.

“We want to build a greater sense of responsibility around bushfire protection at the community and neighbourhood level, because it takes a community to protect a community from bushfire,” she said.

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

A FINANCIAL MOMENT

After leaving school

Hank Jongen General Manager, Services Australia

HI everyone,

The end of the school year is fast approaching and it can be an exciting (and daunting) time for both students and parents. This is especially true for those who are about to finish Year 12.

If your child is finishing Year 12, now is a good time to talk about their plans for next year and consider what financial support may be available to help them.

Usually when a child finishes Year 12, any

Family Tax Benefit you receive for them will stop on 31 December.

Depending on their plans for 2023, they may be eligible for financial support themselves.

A good place to start is Youth Allowance. This is the main payment for people under 25 who are either studying, doing an apprenticeship, or are under 22 and looking for work.

There is also ABSTUDY, which is a similar group of payments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices.

In most cases, if they

are under 22 years of age, Services Australia will look at both your child’s and your income to work out how much they can be paid each fortnight.

To find out what payments they may be able to receive, search for the ‘Payment and Service Finder’ tool on servicesaustralia.gov.au

If they aren’t sure what they want to do, our website has information explaining support available when they finish school, whether it be looking for work or further study. They can visit the website

and search for ‘Leaving School’.

That resource will also guide them through some of the things they can do now to prepare for life after school, including:

• getting a tax file number

• creating their own myGov account at my.gov.au

• getting their own Medicare card

• finding out how tax and superannuation works, and what they need to do.

If your child decides to claim a payment from Services Australia, I have

two tips for them: claim early, and claim online.

They can lodge a claim online for Youth Allowance as a student or ABSTUDY up to 13 weeks before their course starts. They don’t need to wait until they get a course offer and can list their course preference in the claim. Claiming early gives them the best chance of having their payment finalised before they start their course or apprenticeship.

Speak to you next time.

Hank Jongen

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

Are you ready for a bushfire?

bushfire

As the Tasmanian fire season approaches, it’s important to have a plan

know

Bushfire Protection Plans and implement risk management strategies.

Each plan is tailored to individual communities to best suit their needs.

living in bushfire-prone areas,” he said.

options.

Community Bushfire Protection Planning is a national initiative that helps to identify safety options during a bushfire threat.

Tasmania Fire Service works closely with communities, local government, service providers and other government agencies to create Community

Tasmania Fire Service Chief Officer Dermot Barry said it was important for people to be prepared, regardless of whether they choose to stay or leave if a bushfire threatens their community.

“Understanding risks and taking steps to mitigate them is important for everyone, but especially those

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

Community Bushfire Protection Plans provide advice on what to do before the fire; when fires are likely or nearby; and after the fire.

There are currently 139 Community Bushfire Protection Plans in place across Tasmania, with nine new plans for Murdunna, Heybridge,

Redpa, Marrawah, Ringarooma, Bakers Beach, Penguin, Beechford and Deviot set to be added soon.

Additionally, 11 existing plans have been updated in Strahan, Zeehan, Molesworth, Tinderbox, Campania, Eagle Hawk Neck, Ansons Bay, Claude Road, Taranna, Cradle Mountain and South Hobart.

To see your local area’s Community Bushfire Protection Plan, visit the TFS website at www.fire.tas.gov.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hoop dreams for local youngsters

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

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

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

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

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

events.

Basketball Tasmania chief executive Ben Smith said the Maccas

On Your Team camps are an excellent pathway into the state’s Future Developmental Program.

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

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

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

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

Bowls season begins

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

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

significant community service, both as a sporting club and as a social outlet, that these clubs provide in our community,” she said.

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

Nepalese cricketers’ big bash

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

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

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

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

Local Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer

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

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

“I commend the organisers for pursuing

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

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

Many bowls clubs provide both competitive and social bowling programs, like barefoot bowls in the summer months. Club facilities are also used by the community for everything from weddings to corporate events.

Local Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer, who has helped local bowls clubs secure funding for artificial greens that can be used all year round, recently attended season openings at the St. John’s Park, Buckingham, North Hobart and Sandy Bay bowls clubs.

“As a sponsor and Patron of many bowls clubs, I understand the importance of supporting the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The program, which was officially launched at Swisherr Hoops Academy recently, aims to support

clubs to embrace cultural diversity and create a welcoming environment for all.

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

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

“We are really excited

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

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

Clubs Tasmania will support MRC Tas to deliver the MY Game Changer training program

to clubs who sign on.

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

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

“People from refugee and migrant backgrounds can offer so much, and giving them an environment to shine and showcase their skills

SPORT

and flair is what this partnership is about.

“No-one is better placed to design and implement programs for

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

to embrace cultural diversity.”

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

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

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