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COMMUNITY SCULPTURE CULTURE Fifteen-year-old Lily Garde with her dandelions sculpture in the Cremorne sculpture trail.

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CLARENCE COUNCIL Council CITY Meetings

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• Road reconstruction at Greenlane • Commencement of firebreak clearing on Fire Management Avenue, Clarendon Vale.

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23 October 2016 Festival: Dog’s Day–Out 11 November – 4 rollout December 2016 • Kangaroo Bay Public Pier.

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WORKS: JUNE - JULY 2020

Roads

• Pothole repairs – Risdon Vale, Otago Bay and Risdon.

• Guidepost replacement continues throughout the municipality.

• Montagu Bay shared path near Rosny Pump Station.

• Oceana/Tranmere Road intersection upgrade.

• Gordons Hill Road – Cedar to Excalibur footpath upgrade.

• Clarence Street – safety upgrade stage two.

• Acton Road – installation of embankment benching – will improve driver sight lines.

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Community sculpture culture

• Meehan Range MTB tracks – upgrades and repairs as required.

• Bellerive Rifle Range Avenue of Honour – installing plants.

• Risdon Vale public toilets and changerooms construction.

Natural Area Management

• Maintenance of walking tracks in natural areas and Tangara Trail.

• Maintenance and management of natural areas as per the various Natural Area Management Plans.

• Construction of new walking tracks from Forest Hill Road to Cremorne Beach.

• Maintenance of tracks as per Safety Audit recently undertaken.

• Fuel reduction pre-burn preparation.

• Fuel reduction burns as per Reserves Bushfire Management plans.

The Cremorne community showcased its creative flair with the Cremorne sculpture trail.

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THE Cremorne community unleashed its creativity by encouraging people to build sculptures to showcase as part of the Cremorne sculpture trail.

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Dineen said the Cremorne sculpture trail was created for residents of Cremorne to embrace the downshift necessitated by COVID-19.

“It was about seeing possibility rather than limitation,” she said.

“The results transformed the village and provided joy to participants and spectators alike.”

Ms Dineen said it was great to see the creativity of the community in the various sculptures.

“Birds flocked around Wisteria Lane, sea creatures appeared in places no sea creature has been before, the variety was inspiring,” she said.

“Surfboards, bodyboards, bottle tops,

shells, toothpicks and paint were reimagined, reused and up cycled in a spontaneous show of creativity, imagination and resourcefulness.

“The response from the community was awesome, it was great to see the kids’ creations.”

The sculpture trail also acted as a competition, which was judged by local artist Tamzen Brewster and award-winning architect Poppy Taylor.

Fifteen-year-old Lily Garde was the winner of the adults and family category, as well as the people’s choice award with her dandelions made from toothpicks, while Remi Middendorf’s window chimes won the

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kids’ category.

“I just experimented with what I had in the cupboard and I came up with this little ball of toothpicks and thought it would be cool to make this big sized model of it,” Lily said.

“When I finished it looked like a dandelion.”

Lily said the sculpture took a couple of days to make.

“There were so many amazing sculptures, so I definitely didn’t expect to get first in both categories,” she said.

“I think it’s good that we are getting through COVID-19 and being stuck at home by doing some creative things together even if we’re not physically together.”

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using wheelchairs, large prams and other mobility aids.

Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman said it would also act as a breakwater to reduce and provide protection from waves to Kangaroo Bay, as well as provide protection for public moorings, the public boat ramp, the Bellerive Yacht Club marina and the existing boardwalk infrastructure “In addition to providing a boost to local infrastructure, the

community will enjoy increased access to the waterfront for leisure activities including walking, fishing and viewing,” he said.

“Ongoing capital works such as this are an essential element in supporting our local economy during this particular COVID-19 time.

“Once finished, the Bellerive Public Pier will be a welcome and valued amenity for the whole community to enjoy.”

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include a ferry terminal or boat berthing capability as the existing wharf on the Boardwalk will continue to be available for ferry operation.

It is estimated that work will be completed by the end of September.

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A MAJOR infrastructure project is taking shape in Clarence with work underway on the construction of the Bellerive Public Pier.

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Community groups boosted

by RACT Insurance grants GARDENING IN JUNE THE cooler months are a good time to look at your garden and start any reshaping or construction of new beds.

This is also a good time to divide those perennials that may be getting a bit overcrowded or you might wish to spread them around the garden.

Some clumps divide easily, cutting off pieces with enough root without lifting the parent plant, others you must be more ruthless and cut apart with a sharp spade or an old knife – when

replanting or dividing a large clump make sure to improve the soil with some compost.

Deciduous trees and shrubs can be moved now.

Look at areas of lawn that don’t so well due to shade or heavy foot traffic. could these areas be improved with ground covers, mulch or paving?

Working in the garden at this time of year is so much more pleasurable than struggling in the summer heat.

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THE Eastern Shore’s Dominoes Basketball Club and Surf Life Saving Tasmania were among the 41 successful applicants across Tasmania to receive community grants through the newly established RACT Insurance COVID-10 Community Support Fund.

The RACT Insurance COVID-19 Community Support Fund was created to address the pressures local community groups and charities faced as a result of COVID-19.

RACT Insurance chief executive officer Trent Sayers said it was clear from the magnitude of funding requests received through the grant program that local community groups were struggling financially from the impact of COVID-19.

“There is significant need for these types of grants which help to fill a void in our community and support those groups whose normal operational cash flow has been disrupted, including assisting groups to cover ongoing fixed costs,” he said.

“Keeping our communities strong and connected is vital and we are very aware of the im-

portant role these groups will play in rebuilding and bringing us all back together as the threat of COVID-19 continues to ease.”

Mr Sayers said it had been a humbling experience to be able to provide financial support to so many groups and charities across the state which were struggling to make it through in these unprecedented circumstances.

“As Tasmanians we are all in this together and we take our role of supporting our community through this difficult time seriously,” he said.

The Dominoes Basketball Club is the oldest and largest basketball club on the Eastern Shore, and fundraising

and sponsorship officer Angela Ogg said the $2,300 grant was a huge boost to the club.

“Our club has grown significantly in the last year from 32 teams to 42 teams prior to COVID-19, but with each of these teams came an increase in coaching kits, first aid kits, one use ice packs, new basketballs,

court hire and so on,” she said.

“The grant will help reimburse some of these out of pocket expenses that we may not have been able to recoup.”

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Anaconda heats the homeless this winter CAMPING and outdoor retailer Anaconda has partnered with Australian snow brand XTM Performance for the fifth consecutive Heat the Homeless appeal this winter.

The Heat the Homeless appeal is run across all Anaconda stores across Australia.

The Cambridge Park store will act as the collection and drop off point for pre-loved snow jackets, pants and fleece jumpers, with the donations distributed to the homeless across Tasmania.

“We’re encouraging customers to clean out their wardrobe, see what they have that is surplus to their needs now and bring it in and drop it off to us,” Cambridge Anaconda store manager Nick Hyland said.

“In Tasmania it gets to zero degrees overnight and there is frost, so there a lot of homeless people in Tasmania feeling the cold.

“Donating makes you feel good and you’re looking after Tasmanians.”

Since the appeal’s started in 2016, more than 18,000 snow jackets have been donated to the homeless across Australia.

“There are so many high quality jackets that are purchased for a single ski seasons before

From left, Anaconda Cambridge team leader Danielle Schramm and store manager Nick Hyland.

being discarded after only a couple of weeks of wear,” XTM Performance founder Pete Forras said.

“Rather than sending these jackets straight to landfill, we saw an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the thousands of Australians sleeping rough throughout winter and we are so

grateful to Anaconda for joining us on our mission to Heat the Homeless.”

Anaconda chief executive officer Chris Lude said they were proud to be helping the homeless.

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“For those doing it rough on our streets there is nowhere to escape the harshness of winter and with the current economic climate, this is an incredibly difficult time.”

“We’re proud to continue to support XTM Performance in bringing a little bit of warmth to those that need it most.”

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Funding boost for local volunteers this National Volunteer Week SIX Eastern Shore community groups and organisations were provided with a funding injection from the Federal Government to support the work of local volunteers.

The Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Cavaliers Basketball Club, Grace Christian Church, Bellerive Historical Society, Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club and Grenadiers Basketball Club all received grants between $1000 and $5000 to support the work of their volunteers.

“While the work of our volunteers may be unpaid, it is not unrecognisable,” Senator Jonno Duniam said.

“From fighting bushfires, delivering food to vulnerable Australians in isolation and helping out with the weekend sport, they are all local champions.

“Their contribution is vital to ensuring that we continue to support families, provide employment pathways for young people and strengthen community

resilience.”

Senator Duniam said the funding boost coincided with National Volunteer Week from 18 to 24 May. “It’s vital we acknowledge the important contribution of our local volunteers on the Eastern Shore,” he said.

Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving Club received $4000 from the grant, which it used to purchase two marquees for its Nippers program.

“With $4000 from our sponsors at Eastern Shore Doctors and the Hobart Skin Cancer Clinic, we were able to purchase two marquees that we can use at our surf carnivals and any programs we run on the beach,” Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving Club president Craig Rogerson said.

“As a volunteer group we have lots of ongoing costs associated with running a surf club, and without grants for volunteers like the one we received, it would make it hard to officially run the club.”

From left, Senator Jonno Duniam and president of Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving Club Craig Rogerson.

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Testing for COVID-19 If you have any cold or flu symptoms, such as: • Fever

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It is recommended you get tested for COVID-19.

Testing can be arranged by booking through your GP or the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738.

Mobile testing units, where no booking is required, are visiting a number of sites around the State. For details on these locations visit the website: coronavirus.tas.gov.au

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New track links Cremorne and Lauderdale A VITAL link has been added to the Clarence Coastal Trail with works now finishing on the new Cremorne to Lauderdale track.

The 3.8-kilometre new section of track traverses the coast between Cremorne Beach and Mays Beach, offering spectacular views across Frederick Henry Bay to Primrose Sands and the Tasman Peninsula.

Mayor of Clarence Alderman Doug Chipman said the track was already proving popular in the local community.

“We have already been receiving some great feedback from local residents,” he said.

“I commend Council’s track crew for its hard work in building this new addition to the Clarence Coastal Trail, which is sure to be well used over the coming years.

“A special thanks also to local resident Jim May, who donated a small piece of land to accommodate an improved track alignment, as well as undertaking some fencing work himself.”

The May family purchased property in 1874 and Mays Point, Mays Beach and Mays Hill were named after them.

Clarence City Council Alderman Dean Ewington, Chair of the Tracks and Trails Committee, said with the current surge in the use of coastal trails during COVID-19, it was great to have another option for the public to explore and keep active.

“With exercise being such a big part of all aspects of our health, this new track will only help

Clockwise from left, Mayor of Clarence Alderman Doug Chipman, Clarence City Council Recreational Planning Officer Mary McParland, Tracks and Trails Committee member Barry Ford, local resident Jenny Ford, and Clarence City Council Alderman and Chair of the Tracks and Trails Committee Alderman Dean Ewington at the start of the new Cremorne to Lauderdale Track.

the community to navigate this COVID-19 period,” he said.

“The other great thing is that it adds another missing link to our extensive coastal trail network, which really is a great asset for the whole community.

“With further upgrades planned for other coastal trails, we have one of the best networks in Australia and potentially the world – encourage everyone to get out and see this great new track.”

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The last section of the Cremorne to Lauderdale track, located at the Mays Beach end, is still under construction and walkers are advised to obey signs and instructions provided by track workers when passing through.

Planning work is now underway for a future track around Mays Point which, once constructed, will provide a continuous coastal trail between Seven Mile Beach and Cremorne.

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These tragic outcomes represent real people’s lives.

Not only our immediate and extended families, but also friends, neighbours, work colleagues, members of our clubs and sporting teams – people we know and share our lives with.

As family and community members, we all possess the ability to help in some way when we become aware something is wrong.

This need is particularly acute in the current situation.

Coronavirus is placing enormous stress on families, with many suffering unprecedented levels of financial and

emotional pressure.

The long-term impacts of the crisis are not fully apparent, but we do know many within our community will grapple with increasingly difficult personal circumstances as this pandemic continues to evolve.

It’s important to realise that Coronavirus is not the cause of family violence, rather the isolation, stress and changes to routine caused by the pandemic are likely to increase the risk, severity and frequency of family violence.

Tasmania Police has been working tirelessly in the family violence space with other government partners and non-government family violence service providers to ensure we deliver a better response.

We have worked to improve collaboration, information collection and information sharing – to support more targeted, informed and coordinated services.

As a result, the ability to report family violence and seek information or assistance has greatly improved for both victims and the broader community.

We have witnessed some encouraging signs with an increase in reporting – an indication that victims feel more comfortable to report

and are able to access the support they need.

In addition, we have developed a dedicated response to manage our worst perpetrators in an effort to further protect our most vulnerable, including women and children.

Tasmania Police has also increased the size and resources of its specialist Family Violence Units, as well as establishing itself as a key participant in the government’s multi-agency family violence unit – ‘Safe Families Coordination Unit’.

However, there is a lot of work yet to be done and continued success is dependent on maintaining and improving community support and understanding.

You can play a valuable role in supporting this by calling out family violence, and not tolerating attitudes or behaviours which seek to diminish others.

Family violence is not the fault of the person affected by it.

Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected in their family and relationships.

Everyone deserves to live free from fear and violence.

It is okay to seek support on behalf of somebody else.

Please reach out and

speak up.

All family violence response and support services are still operating as normal during the pandemic.

We will continue to respond to family violence as a priority.

Importantly, if someone you know is experiencing family violence and needs urgent assistance, phone police Triple Zero (000).

For non-emergency support or assistance, phone the Police Assistance Line 131 444.

If you need further assistance or detailed advice there are also valuable referral services available to you including: • Safe at Home Family Violence Response & Referral Line (24 hrs) – 1800 633 937 (Tasmanian Government).

• Family Violence Counselling & Support Service – 1800 608 122 (Monday to Friday: 9am – midnight, weekends & public holidays: 4pm – midnight) (Tasmanian Government).

• 1800RESPECT National Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Counselling Service (24 hrs) - 1800 737 732 or www.1800respect.org.au.

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Upgrade begins for Risdon Vale Oval facilities

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Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman sees work begin on the new public toilet and changeroom facility at Risdon Vale Oval.

THE first sod has been turned on a new public toilet and changeroom facility at Risdon Vale Oval.

The project includes the demolition of the existing facility and construction of a new public toilet and changeroom building, as well as the addition of a spectator viewing area, accessible vehicle parking and pedestrian constructions to Sugarloaf Road and surrounds.

Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman said the project was a vital investment in local infrastructure for the Risdon Vale community.

“With the current public toilet and changeroom deemed unfit-for-purpose, this project will be an important upgrade of local facilities for the whole community to enjoy,” he said.

“This is especially the case for local sporting clubs who will be

able to return to a new and modern home base that features increased accessibility and amenities.

“Not only do projects such as this aid in the health and wellbeing of our residents, they also inject some much-needed stimulus into the local community, which is a priority for council during this uncertain time.

“I look forward to seeing this project take

shape over the coming months.”

The Risdon Vale Changeroom project is being delivered with the assistance of a $200,000 grant from Sport Australia through the Community Sport Infrastructure Program and $80,000 through the Department of Communities Sport and Recreation Major Grant Program.

The project is estimated to be completed

by December 2020.

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$147 million in council loans approved TWENTY Tasmanian local government authorities, including Clarence City Council, have shared in $147 million worth of no interest loans over three years to encourage investment and employment in our local communities.

The loans will apply to upgrades, renovations and maintenance on existing local government infrastructure, as well as other measures councils are taking to respond to the impacts of COVID-19.

This line of finance to the local government sector will help stimulate local economies and give

us the best shot at recovering from COVID-19.

Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman said it was delighted to be offered $15.8 million.

“I think at this time post-COVID-19, it is important for us to do as much as we can to stimulate the economy to get projects underway, and to get new facilities and infrastructure,” he said.

Mayor Chipman said Council had a number of projects in mind, starting with the Bellerive Public Pier.

“We’re also very keen to upgrade change rooms and facilities at our sports grounds and parks within

Clarence,” he said.

Minister for Local Government Mark Shelton said more than $80.5 million was being spent through councils in the south of the state.

“As we move into the recovery phase of this crisis, it is imperative that we sensibly balance a reboot and rebuild of our economy, while mitigating the risk of a second wave of coronavirus infection,” he said.

“I am confident the loan scheme will have a positive impact on communities across the state, and indeed our local economies and employment.”

All Tasmanian councils and joint authorities are eligible for the loan program, which will remain open on a rolling basis until 1 August 2020.

“We know that Tasmania’s local councils play a crucial role in serving our local communities and have an important role to play in our response to COVID-19,” Mr Shelton said.

For information on the local government loans program, visit https://www.treasury. tas.gov.au/budget-and-financial-management/local-government-loans-program.

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A FINANCIAL MOMENT

Support for people affected by EOFY savvy family and domestic violence super strategies

By Damian Gibson Financial Adviser, Elevate Wealth Solutions THE end of the financial year is approaching quickly, which means it is time to get smart with your super.

Want to help boost your retirement savings while potentially saving on tax?

Here we will discuss some savvy super strategies for you to consider before the end of the financial year.

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE SUPER CONTRIBUTIONS If you contribute some of your after-tax income or savings to super, you may be eligible to claim a tax deduction.

This means you will reduce your taxable income for this financial year, potentially pay less tax, and boost your super balance all at the same time.

This contribution is generally taxed at 15 per cent inside super.

Depending on your circumstances, this is possibly a lower rate compared to your marginal tax rate, which could be up to 47 per cent (including Medicare Levy).

Therefore, you could save up to 32 per cent in tax.

Once you’ve made the contribution to your super, you need to send a valid Notice of Intent form to your super fund and wait to receive an acknowledgement from them before you complete your tax return, start a pension, or withdraw or rollover the money.

Keep in mind that personal deductible contributions count towards the concessional contribution cap, which is $25,000 for the 2019/20 financial year.

However, you may be able to contribute more than that without penalty if you did not use the whole $25,000 cap in 2018/19 and are eligible to make ‘catch-up’ contributions.

CONVERT YOUR SAVINGS INTO SUPER SAVINGS Another way to invest more into your super is by using some of your after-tax income or savings to make a personal non-concessional contribution.

Although these contributions do not reduce your taxable income for the year, you can still benefit from the low tax rate of up to 15 per cent that is paid within super on investment earnings.

This tax rate may be lower than what you would pay if you held the money in other investments outside super.

Before you consider this strategy, ensure the contribution does not push you over the non-concessional contribution cap, which is $100,000

in 2019/20, or up to $300,000 if you meet certain conditions and your super balance is under $1.6 million.

TOP-UP YOUR SUPER WITH HELP FROM THE GOVERNMENT If you earn less than $53,564 in the 2019/20 financial year, and at least 10 per cent of that income is from your job or a business, you may want to consider making an after-tax super contribution.

If you do, the Government may make a ‘co-contribution’ of up to $500 into your super account.

The maximum co-contribution is available if you contribute $1000 and earn $38,564 per annum or less.

You may receive a lower amount if you contribute less than $1000 and/ or earn between $38,564 and $53,564 per annum.

BOOST YOUR SPOUSE’S SUPER AND REDUCE YOUR TAX If your spouse is not working or earns a low income, you may want to consider making an after-tax contribution into their super account.

This strategy could potentially benefit you both, as your spouse’s super account gets a boost and you may qualify for a tax offset of up to $540.

You may be able to get the full offset if you contribute $3000 and your spouse earns $37,000 or less per annum, including assessable income, reportable fringe benefits and reportable employer super contributions.

A lower tax offset may be available if you contribute less than $3000, or your spouse earns between $37,000 and $40,000 per annum.

There is no doubt about it, superannuation is one of the most effective ways to save for your retirement.

Employing some of these strategies before you retire can have a really positive impact on your super balance.

Before making any contributions to your super, it is important you understand all the associated rules, benefits, and consequences to ensure it is right for you.

A financial adviser will be able to guide you through these strategies in more detail and give you confidence in your decision making.

Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances.

Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information.

By Hank Jongen Department of Human Services.

SERVICES Australia is strongly committed to standing against violence and supporting all people it affects.

We’ll soon launch our latest 2020-2023 Family and Domestic Violence Strategy which outlines our ongoing commitment to support people affected by family and domestic violence.

We’re often the first point of contact for people affected by family and domestic violence, and our role is to identify vulnerable people and connect them to support as quickly as possible.

If there are safety concerns, people are offered a referral to one of our agency social workers, given contact numbers for support services or, with their consent, directly transferred to external support services, such as 1800 RESPECT (the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service).

Our social workers offer short-term counselling, support, information and referrals to specialised services to help people manage and improve their well-being in times of crisis. People of all ages can talk to social workers including: • people affected by family and domestic violence

• young people without adequate support • people presenting at risk of suicide or self-harm or who may have other mental health concerns • people experiencing a personal or family crisis or • people involved in a natural disaster.

We also have other specialist staff like Community Engagement Officers who have regular contact with refuges, crisis accommodation and community centres. They can connect people who have left home due to family and domestic violence with local support services and Centrelink payments.

If you or someone

you know is affected by family and domestic violence, please phone 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit servicesaustralia.gov.au/enough To find out more about social work services or speak to a social worker, visit your local service centre, phone 132 850 or visit servicesaustralia.gov.au/ socialwork.

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EDUCATION FEATURE

New developments at Emmanuel

Keeping our children safe on the roads

From left, Road Safety Advisory Council chair Garry Bailey, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management Mark Shelton and Tasmania Police acting assistant commissioner Joanne Stolp.

From left, Emmanuel Christian School chief executive officer David Gillman, principal Scott Winkler and deputy principal Drew Roberts.

THE next stage of redevelopments at Emmanuel Christian School have begun, with principal Scott Winkler and chief executive officer David Gillman excited for the changes.

Mr Winkler said the school had signed the contract for a major development to the main courtyard area.

“This is an example of the school continuing to invest in imporiving the infrastructure here,” Mr Winkler said.

“We want our students to have not just the highest quality Christian education, but great facilities as well.”

The developments will see the central area of the school resurfaced with better access to the school office and classrooms, new trees, and contemporary outdor teaching and play spaces for both primary and secondary students.

“The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted this project’s

timing, but we’re delighted that things are moving ahead with an expected completion date of late October,” Mr Winkler said.

Mr Winkler said it was part of a continuing long-term plan to revitalise the school, with there being a number of other projects in the pipeline “Earlier this year we completed a refurbishment of our Home Economics area, which now complements the

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use of our industrial kitchen and barista training facility in our new Performing Arts and Music Centre,” he said.

“We’re hoping to get the green light for future classroom upgrades as our enrolments continue to grow.

“Our parents love the fact that we are values driven and that children feel safe, valued and have the opportunit to thrive at an affordable Christian school.”

THE Tasmanian Government has urged motorists to pay extra attention on the roads and abide by the road rules as students return to school.

The return to general face-to-face learning has seen increased traffic on roads, with it now being more important than ever for drivers to pay attention to 40 kilometres an hour school zones in communities.

“Since the ‘Stay at Home’ direction came into effect, we have seen a traffic reduction of up to 50 per cent on high-volume routes compared to the same period last year,” Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management Mark Shelton said.

“Parents and carers should also take this opportunity to speak with their children about road safety, and ensure they use pedestrian crossings and are supervised where

possible.”

Key safety reminders include: • Drivers are limited to 40 kilometres an hour in school zones as signed.

• A speed limit of 40 kilometres an hour also applies within 50 metres of a school bus with flashing amber lights, and drivers must slow down to that speed before passing.

• Children being dropped off or picked up near bus stops should be collected from the same side of the road as the bus, a safe distance away.

The Tasmanian Government has committed to addressing the biggest road risks to reduce serious injuries and deaths by investing more than $75 million in road safety initiatives through the ‘Towards Zero Action Plan 2020-2024’.

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EDUCATION FEATURE

St Cuthbert’s super skills sessions

St Cuthbert’s students engage in the school’s ‘Super Skills Sessions’.

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St Cuthbert’s Catholic School students play soccer with Olympia Football Club Warriors’ Declan Brown.

Kinder 2021 at St Mary’s College

From their first visit, we encourage our students to connect, wonder, explore and discover.

The Kinder program is designed to enhance your daughter’s strengths so she can reach her individual potential.

Places are available for Kinder 2021.

“It was great to get back outside and be active after weeks at home,” year six student Joel Vallerine said.

“We are lucky that the awesome staff at St Cuthbert’s can give us such great opportunities,” year six student Isobel Mitchell said.

It is an exciting time of growth for St Cuthbert’s.

Construction of our Early Years Learning Centre and redevelopment of outdoor learning environments later in 2020 are poised to shape the landscape of learning for our community.

All are welcome.

St Mary’s College is the only Catholic, all-girls school for Kinder to Year 12 in Tasmania.

Register to join a live online tour (details below). Enquire at enrol@smc.tas.edu.au or phone our Enrolment Officer, Fiona Medwin on (03) 6108 2560.

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BEING back at school for our students is more than just a return to face to face learning and a chance to catch up with their friends.

The staff at St Cuthbert’s Catholic School are privileged to have elite athletes and young leaders working with students.

Due to all our sporting engagements being curtailed by the current restrictions, we have been able to institute a replacement in the form of ‘Super Skills Sessions’.

The purpose of our

super sessions is to develop skills, build fitness, and teamwork.

Grace Jacobson, who is our first AFL sports ready trainee and also plays for the Karana Flames in the Tasmanian Netball League, Lauderdale Football Club co-captain Josh McGuinness, and Declan Brown, who plays for Olympia Football Club Warriors in the National Premier League Tasmania, have created a unique opportunity for our students.

The students were delighted to find that Friday afternoons were now dedicated to these skills sessions.

Meet College Principal, Helen Spencer Tour the newly-built Kinder facilities Ask questions in real-time Be supported with the enrolment process

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EDUCATION FEATURE

MacKillop VET program a recipe for success FOR many schools, the most challenging subjects to keep on the boil throughout the recent learning at home period have been the practical ones, such as those offered in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) program.

Finer points of technique such as preparing a gourmet entrée in Hospitality or joining timber at the perfect 90-degree angle in Construction have been impractical to assess.

However, the passionate and committed VET students and teachers at MacKillop Catholic College rose to the challenge, finding creative ways to develop skills at home during this difficult time.

Year 10 Hospitality student Jing Versteegen went on a baking spree while learning from home and combined her dual passions of cooking and community service.

“Due to the COV-

ID-19 restrictions, we have been unable to do so many things we had been excited about, such as our Immersion to Timor-Leste and other outreach work,” Jing said.

“So, I combined my cooking skills with my outreach, whipping up some culinary packs.”

Itching to get back to the college commercial kitchens, VET coordinator and teach Sue Howard began filming ‘How To’ cooking tutorials for her Hospitality students stuck at home.

She enlisted HPE teach Jamie Di-Ienno to be her sidekick on the first tutorial, which was such a hit that Mrs Howard started filming more videos.

“An entertaining video can be so engaging for students,” Mrs Howard said.

“You’re conveying information in their language, using their preferred medium, and by

using close-ups they can really get a handle on the techniques involved when scoring food for example.

“We shot a behindthe-scenes video last week showing how we incorporate the food we grow in the College Garden into the meals we prepare in our class.”

MacKillop Catholic College is part of the Southern Tasmanian Catholic Colleges Trade Training Centre led by Guilford Young College.

Students who complete all relevant units in their VET course can finish year 10 with Certificate I, keeping them focused on real world careers while mastering valuable life skills.

“Just this year I have already learnt so many techniques and methods I will use forever,” year 10 Hospitality student Cooper Wellard said.

“Completing your Certificate I can be a massive kickstart to your

From left, year 10 Hospitality students Cooper Wellard and Jing Versteegen.

future.

“It is challenging at times, but with the effort you put in, you will always receive back, whether that’s eating what you cook or that

feeling of success when you have completed a task.

“You may think you know all about cooking, preparing and serving, but it is so much more

than just making something look pretty on a plate.”

MacKillop is accepting enrolments for year seven for 2022.

Applications are due

by Friday 11 September.

For more information about MacKillop’s learning programs or to book a tour of the Mornington campus, visit Mackillop.tas.edu.au.

ENROL NOW FOR YEAR 7 2022 VET courses available to MacKillop students • • • •

Introduction to Construction Introduction to Hospitality Certificate I in Hospitality Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation

MacKillop Catholic College is a young and innovative secondary school that is rapidly growing and developing. If you or someone you know is exploring Year 7 options for 2022, we encourage you to visit mackillop.tas.edu.au for an overview of the many exciting opportunities we offer our students. Enrolments for Year 7 2022 are due by 11 September 2020. Contact our College Enrolment Registrar on 6245 0099 or 6240 4400. Email enquiries@mackillop.tas.edu.au.

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EDUCATION FEATURE

Training opportunities evolve at Rosny College

The Rosny College Food Truck serving customers.

WITH the return to face to face learning at Rosny College comes an enriched range of training opportunities for students in a variety of Vocational and Education Training (VET) pathways.

Rosny College VET Construction students have returned to tackle a new and exciting project of not so tiny proportions.

The project sees students build a modern, 4.8 metre by 3.6 metre, timber framed building with a variety of possible uses.

Teacher Tim Johns explained that the project was created through the impact of COVID-19 closing off-site learning experiences for students.

“We needed a major project we could do at the college, which had enough complexity and scope to challenge the students and let them experience real construction work, allowing them to build their skills and knowledge” Mr Johns

said.

VET Construction students will be involved in every aspect of the project from quoting materials and planning time schedules right through to dealing with a client post sale, carrying out groundwork and installation.

The building will be for sale to the public after completion.

Another new venture for the college is the addition of a food truck as a means to enhance industry training within

the hospitality department.

Rosny has a large hospitality department that offers VET Hospitality and Kitchen Operations courses, as well as a Coffee Making short course, which will welcome this new form of training.

The college already operates a student run café and offers opportunities for them to learn through serving in the community at school fairs and sporting events.

However, the

addition of the food truck means students will get realistic opportunities to make coffee and serve customers in different environments while honing their skills to complete their VET units.

Rosny College received funding for this new venture from a VET in schools grant provided by the VELCI unit.

Look out for the Rosny Food Truck out and about on the Eastern Shore once further restrictions are lifted.

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Lily Neyland with her ‘Floral Grief’ sculpture. Photo credit: Zoe Geard.

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Head to gyc.tas.edu.au to learn more!

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YEAR 10 Friends School student Lily Neyland unveiled her ‘Floral Grief’ sculpture investigating the impact of plastic flowers on the environment at Cornelian Bay on 18 May. Lily created her project as part of the school’s Independent Negotiated Project unit that requires students to construct an individual learning plant with the goal of inquiring into an area of passion.

For Lily, that interest lay within examining the impact that the plastic flowers from the cemetery have on the environment.

“I used to go to the Cornelian Bay Bushcare sessions, and a lot of their work ended up being picking up plastic flowers that were blown out of the Cornelian Bay Cemetery,” Lily said.

“When I was about five, I picked up a bunch of these plastic flowers and they’ve remained

in our back garden ever since, and it has really reinforced in me the idea of how long these plastics do stay in our environment.”

Lily said it was a problem she had been aware of for a while and decided that a sculpture would be a creative and engaging way of making people realise what the problem was.

“The sculpture is in the shape of a coffin, a symbol of death, with a model of the Earth inside it, and I wanted to represent how if we don’t make a change, if we don’t stop using plastic flower and other plastics in general, our Earth is going to die,” she said.

“It took me about 55 hours to make and it’s made with about 20 large bags of plastic flowers that I collected from the bushland and foreshore around the cemetery.”

Plastic flowers are

convenient to use, but they last in the environment for years, blow off graves into surrounding bushland and the ocean, and break down into harmful microplastics.

Lily said she hoped the sculpture helped people to reconsider placing plastic flower on their loved one’s graves and instead choose a more environmentally friendly option.

“There are so many alternatives that people can use to commemorate loved ones such as flowers they’ve grown at home, by planting a shrub or by donating to a charity,” she said.

“Try to use reusable things or things that are better for the environment when commemorating your loved ones.

“Even with other plastics in your life – try and reduce the use of them.”

The sculpture will be on display at Cornelian Bay until 15 June.

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Community News

Lockdown does not stop Lions from helping those in need CLARENCE Lions Club have not been idle during lockdown, with members still working and helping community groups and the local community.

Unable to hold fundraisers during this time, the Clarence Lions Club helped the Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre support the community.

As part of National Neighbourhood House Week, the Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre hosted a celebration lunch with a twist.

From left, Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre manager Leanne Doherty, Clarence Lions Rather than going to member Alan Miley, Rose-Anne Hall and Michelle Pears (Mrs Bee). the centre for lunch, the need, and it is something trouble,” Clarence Lions tough. lunch came to people’s Club board of directors Clarence Lions memwe’ll continue to do even houses, with Clarence bers Christine Tilyard and after the pandemic,” Mr Lions members helping to member and incoming president Stephen Smith Christine Miley prepared Smith said. deliver the meals to the 20 backpacks full of “A special thank said. community. you to our members Sixty-two meals were goodies, such as socks, Clarence Lions delivered across Clarence, underwear, toiletries and who personally domember Alan Miley and beanies. nated everything from with many getting into professional bus driver the spirit and dressing up.

The packs were backpacks to socks and Geoff Curry drove a bus delivered to the Salvation funds to support Hobart’s Michelle Pears also across Clarence delivering homeless.” performed as ‘Mrs Bee’ Army’s Housing Connect meals. with her ukulele. project to distribute to Clarence Lions Club “We’ll go out of our Clarence Lions Club those in desperate need has also prepared six way to try and support of help. more packs for homeless also supported Hobart’s groups like Neighbour“We really wanted women in the Hobart homeless community hood Houses that are FITTED SINGLE community. who were doing it extra to help people in serious having a little bit ofELECTRIC

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Live Well, Live Long program continues to maintain connections CLARENCE City Council has collaborated with partners to continue to offer the Live Well, Live Long program in the coming months as it transitions to local community radio.

The community development team at Clarence City Council, in partnership with Glenorchy City Council and Tasmanian Health Service – Health Promotion, is keeping the older community involved in their regular program of activities in new ways.

A weekly 10-minute program is now airing on 96.1FM Community Radio for members of the Live Well, Live Long program and the broader community.

The modified program airs at 10.30am each Tuesday.

The broadcast will focus on maintaining connections in the older community and highlight key topics including mental health and self-care.

The program fosters ongoing health benefits for members of the community who may be feeling vulnerable and isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Live Well, Live Long program takes a holistic approach to health and wellness of older people, encouraging independence and contributing to significant lifestyle changes.

The initiative began as a trial in 2014 in Clarence and has since developed into a successful program and partnership with the Tasmanian Health Service, Clarence Integrated

Care Centre and the Clarence City Council.

“We were determined to work creatively with current and future participants to continue to deliver the Live Well, Live Long programs in both municipalities,” Tasmanian Health Service Health Promotion worker Corina McCarthy said.

Glenorchy City Council community development officer Allyson Byrne said keeping our seniors connected during this time was vital and that it was very rewarding to collaborate on this project.

Chair of the Clarence Positive Ageing Advisory Committee Alderman Sharyn von Bertouch said with the older community more vulnerable during these unprecedented times, there had never been a more important time to provide initiatives and health tips in other ways.

“This is a creative way to continue to offer the invaluable program for our residents and broader community members,” she said.

“Partnerships and programs like this increase the health and wellbeing of residents, have a positive impact on people’s lives and encourage those who may not have been aware of programs available to sign-up.”

For further information and feedback on what you would like to hear on the program, please contact the Clarence Integrated Care Centre on 6166 2350 or email community@ ccc.tas.gov.au.

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Your health and nature

Making the most of nature.

By Jo Cordell-Cooper* I’M curious to know if I could prove to you that time in nature is good for your health, would you go outside more?

If you read the research that demonstrates that being in nature reduces stress, anxiety, and depression on a biochemical level, would it make you change the way you live?

The reality is our

engagement in nature is very much imprinted by the way we lived as children, so if you enjoy time in nature it’s probably because that’s how you grew up.

Innately outdoorsy people know being outside enhances their health.

In this case, research proving so is irrelevant to their engagement.

For those that hover back from being a healthy and vital version of themselves, the research around being outdoors is heartening and a few simple changes worth considering.

Much research is taking place in the area of eco or nature therapy and it is clear you don’t have to be a mad keen hiker to experience the benefits.

Here are some of the common findings: • Nature walks for less than 90 minutes has been found to lower

activity in the prefrontal cortex, the stress centre of the brain – when this part of the brain malfunctions people can experience a continuous loop of negative thoughts.

• Other research has found times between 10 and 50 minutes beneficial – interesting to note that this was not hiking, but simply being in a nature like environment, meaning urban parks can also create measurable health benefits • Interacting with natural spaces and experiencing soothing sounds or silence can lower blood pressure and levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which calms the body’s fightor-flight response.

• Visually, nature can also have a soothing effect simply by having something pleasant to focus on like trees and greenery, coastal views,and even a

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beautiful bunch of flowers helps distract your mind from negative thinking – your thoughts become less filled with worry.

• Aromatherapy (scent therapy) also has measurable benefits with subtle floral or wood based scents recording up to a 30 per cent reduction in stress measures – I have certainly noticed that if I have a stuffy nose a gentle walk around eucalypts can indeed unblock that.

The type of nature experience doesn’t necessarily matter.

What is vital though is that the experience resonates with you.

If you are approaching your outdoor experience with a sour outlook, then that is a pretty powerful and negative starting point.

If you are looking forward to that time away from the busy and stimulating urban environment, you will gain much more benefit – but that benefit will be measurable from a medical standpoint.

Interested in the facts?

Google forest bathing, ecotherapy or nature therapy – there is much to read should you need convincing.

*Jo Cordell-Cooper owns the award-winning business Jo CC Holistic PT, offers personal training, stress management strategies, preparation for hiking workouts, and adventure travel to multi-day hikes, locally and overseas. You can follow on Facebook at Holistic Personal Training for more healthy lifestyle tips and tricks.

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FORGOTTEN COLONIAL BRIDGE

By Reg A. Watson COMING from Geilston Bay and heading towards the Bowen Bridge on the East Derwent Highway, one will pass a little, but very historical bridge.

As one of the earliest bridges in Tasmania, not many people know it is there and is easy to miss.

Situated not far from the Risdon Cove settlement (1803), the bridge shows how historically significant the Eastern Shore is.

The Aborigines had been visiting the site prior to settlement for thousands of years, making the area a real Tasmanian gem.

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In colonial times, the area serviced those travelling to Richmond.

For people travelling past, it is next to what appears to be a small hydro sub-station of red brick, but it is a very busy area and it is dangerous to stop and check the bridge out.

Sadly, taking away from the bridge’s visual impact is a large pipe that is supported by concrete posts cut across the bridge’s arch.

Nonetheless, it is a very interesting and forgotten piece of colonial history that should be recognised.

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It is a small, convict built, sandstone bridge that dates from 1838, and is hard to see It is said that the bridge was the model for the red bridge that spans Elizabeth River at Campbell Town.

It is well preserved and is of a single arch bridging Risdon Creek.

However, it is hard to find due to it being covered with foliage including blackberries, and few would know of its existence or history – a great shame.

The constant traffic flow also makes it quite dangerous to inspect.

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THE VOICES GP-led respiratory clinic now open OF US DISABILITY Voices Tasmania is reaching out to Tasmanians with disability to join them in building a collective voice.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) confirmed its financial support of a threeyear program to build the collective voice of the state’s people with a disability following a 12-month pilot project conducted by Disability Voices Tasmania that engaged with people with disability and their supporters.

Project coordinator Fiona Strahan said Disability Voices Tasmania was created and managed by people with disabilities.

“One of our primary roles during the next three years is to empower people with disability to use their voices to raise awareness of the collective experience of barriers and exclusion,” she said.

“Through education, we will also strengthen the citizenship skills of people with disabilities so that they can influence social and economic policies.

“If people understand what the real barriers to equality there are then attitudes will change.

“Attitude shifts will drive practical initiatives that are long overdue for those with any form of disability.”

Ms Strahan said Tasmania has one of Australia’s highest rates of disability, with an estimated 119,500 people, or 23.7 per cent of the population, having some form of disability.

“People with a disability often feel that their voices are not heard,” she said.

“There’s a lot of people out there who are not connected to any service, who are experiencing isolation and discrimination, and we’re hoping that by connecting with us that there’s opportunities for empowerment.

Last year, the pilot project Disability Voices Tasmania conducted workshops regarding ‘using your story to influence decision makers’ and ‘developing your pitch’.

Participants learnt influencing skills, with there being a commonality of issues and experience raised regardless of specific disability.

“By being with a group of other people with disabilities there was a communal strength,” Ms Strahan said.

“By being together, much more can happen rather than struggling alone.”

Disability Voices Tasmania will be holding workshops later this year via Zoom.

People with a story to tell are encouraged to join in the free workshops and connect with others who have similar stories.

To register, contact Disability Voices Tasmania’s project coordinator on projects@disabilityvoicestas. org.au or by phoning 0428 612 299.

PRIMARY Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) has opened a GP-led respiratory clinic in Hobart as part of the Australian Government’s $2.4 billion health package in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The clinic is the fourth of its kind open in Tasmania.

Primary Health Tasmania chief executive officer Phil Edmondson said the Hobart Respiratory Clinic would play a vital role in supporting patients in southern Tasmania during the pandemic.

“These clinics complement the existing Tasmanian Health Service clinics, but are different in that no referral is needed and they offer assessment, testing and initial treatment – not just testing,” he said.

“People with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose or shortness of breath can make an appointment themselves.

“There is no charge for people with these symptoms.”

Tasmanian Senator Jonno Duniam said the clinic would significantly boost the safety of Tasmanians.

“This clinic will provide a one-stop-shop for Tasmanians to be tested and treated, and will take the pressure off general practitioners and our hospital emergency departments,” he said.

“When the Hobart Respiratory Clinic is operating at full capacity, the doctors and nurses will be able to see around 60 Tasmanians per day.

“The Hobart Clinic is the fourth and final Tasmanian respiratory

clinic funded wholly by the Morrison Government with our $2.4 billion health package in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.”

The Hobart Respiratory Clinic is operated by Better Medical, which is partnered with the Australian Government and Primary Health Tasmania to help ensure access to COVID-19 testing services and assessment.

“It provides our doctors and staff with an opportunity to be directly involved in this important public health service and will help to ensure hospitals see people with severe conditions, and GPs can continue to treat their usual patients,” Better Medical chief executive office Jeremy Stones said.

Better Medical Clinical Advisory Board chair Doctor Colin Goodson said the Hobart Respiratory Clinic was safe to attend for patients showing possible symptoms of COVID-19 or influenza-like illness.

Senator Jonno Duniam having his temperature tested at the new respiratory clinic.

“Our doctors and staff are well-equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and have undertaken COVID-19 infection control training to ensure the protection of themselves and patients,” he said.

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also thoroughly cleaned between patients, and we have strict processes in place to prevent or limit patients interacting with other patients.

“It’s important to be aware this is not a walk-in service, and appointments can be made online or via

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Any Tasmanians with cold or flu-like symptoms are encouraged to call their usual GP to discuss their options, or can book an appointment online at www.hobartrespiratoryclinic.com.au, or by phoning 6165 2367.

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From left, Mia, Deb and John Williamson.

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Variety Tasmania chief executive officer Mohammad Aldergham said they had been working to launch the Variety Freya Fund in July 2020, but during a global pandemic the Williamson family couldn’t stand on the sideline and watch more Tasmanian children

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wholeheartedly and as a result of this launch, the Variety Freya Fund will be able to reach Tasmanian families across the state who are in need, especially at this crucial time of year.”

The Williamson family said it aimed to provide a compassionate and understanding response to the added physical and emotional challenges for families caring for a child with a severe disability or additional needs through its relief gift of up to $500.

“Caring for a child with a disability or with complex additional needs can be extremely overwhelming,” they said.

“During the 21 years caring for Freya, we were very fortunate to have an amazing band of family, friends and carers who supported our family in so many ways.

“However, not all families are fortunate to have this support, so the Variety Freya Fund aims to offer some help and relief through the gift fund.

“As a community it is important to find ways to offer assistance to those in need and through a small gift to a family, the Variety Freya Fund seeks to provide support and acknowledgement of their needs.”

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The Freya Fund was established by John and Deb Williamson, and their daughter Mia, in honour of their daughter Freya and their own experience of caring for a child with disability for 21 years.

After receiving a financial gift themselves during a time of great need, they were inspired to provide assistance for other families who had children with severe disabilities.

The Freya Fund began in 2015, two years after Freya died, with support from family, friends and carers who had all been connected to Freya.

“Over the six years it has been in operation, the year 12 students at Fahan School have generously contributed through their annual fundraising efforts and Tas Care Society for Children, who originally administered the Freya Fund, made a substantial donation as well,” the Williamson family said.

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Neighbourhood Houses helping those in need THE integral role of volunteers in the community has been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many community organisations on the Eastern Shore, such as Neighbourhood Houses, relying on the support of volunteers.

Neighbourhood Houses are run by the community, for the community, and offer a wide range of programs and activities for local people.

The way people interact has changed due to Coronavirus, with many elderly and infirm in our community isolated for weeks on end – for some, the only human contact they have enjoyed has been a regular meal delivery by a Neighbourhood House volunteer.

There are 35 Neighbourhood Houses in Tasmania with four located on the Eastern Shore – Risdon Vale, Rokeby, Warrane Mornington and Clarendon Vale.

In recognition of National Volunteers Week, Bunnings Mornington donated a camellia plant, aptly name ‘Volunteer’ to all Eastern Shore Neighbourhood Centres as a thank you.

Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre Ann Harrison said volunteers were essential and played an important role in the community.

“We rely on volun-

teers for everything we do,” she said.

“Be it community lunches, the school breakfast program, the community garden or morning teas – volunteers are our life blood and I am constantly impressed by the willingness of our volunteers to ‘go the extra mile’ to help others in our community.”

The call was put out to volunteers to assist the Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre volunteer gardener Brian Lehman, with Labor Member for Franklin David O’Byrne and Clarence Alderman Brendan Blomeley answering the call.

“The community garden provides homegrown produce that is distributed to the community either as fresh produce or pre-prepared meal packages,” Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre Manager Ann Harrison said.

“Under Brian’s stewardship, the garden continues to thrive with many Risdon Vale residents greatly appreciative of the end product.

“With significant work required, we put out a call for volunteers and I was delighted that David and Brendan were more than happy to lend a hand for a few hours assisting Brian in the garden.”

Mr O’Byrne said it was important to support

From left, Labor Member for Franklin David O’Byrne, volunteer gardener Brian Lehman and Clarence Alderman Brendan Blomeley working in the Risdon Vale community garden.

the community.

“It was great to take a few hours out from the usual day and spend it outside helping the Neighbourhood Centre,” he said.

“The garden is a fantastic initiative and a wonderful source of fresh produce for the community.”

Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre sent out more than 300 care and isolation packs to assist families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hot meals were prepared for the packs, comprising of mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, meatballs, gravy and bread.

Care packs from Loaves and Fishes Tasmania were also provided, which included essential grocery items and Cadbury Easter Eggs.

The Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre is also running a ‘take care of your mental health’ competition, with a winner announced each week on

its Facebook page.

Locals are asked to send in photos, artwork or anything else creative from isolation.

Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre also focused on connecting community with food assistance by providing grocery bags every Wednesday and meeting the need of increased numbers at the centre.

The centre regularly delivered frozen meals, desserts, fruit and vegetables to the community.

The Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre have supported the Clarence Plains are by applying a community model around the notion of ‘we can get through anything by thinking of we, not me’.

Its Tuesday night community dinner transformed into a delivery service, increasing from 8- participants to more than 320.

The volunteers at the centre deliver on average 190 food relief bags per

week along with care packs, frozen meals and a regular check-in service.

Clarence Alderman Brendan Blomeley thanked the volunteers at Neighbourhood Houses for their contributions to the community.

“Volunteers are what makes a community strong and resilient,” Mr Blomeley said.

“Now, more than ever, we all need to step up and play our part in giving back to our community.”

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Firstly, changes to routine shouldn’t be a big deal.

We are dealing, after all, with a supremely adaptable creature and as our world changes around us, I am confident that dogs will always adapt at least as well as humans.

My advice to dog owners in most instances starts with this: If you smell confident and calm and behave accordingly your dog will be less likely to react adversely to anything new.

If you need to work from home, your dog will be happy to see more of you.

Think about how your dog should fit in with the new routine and show it.

Just calmly make it happen every day.

Don’t expect your dog to get it straight away.

Try to include a place somewhere in the new routine for the two of you to go and smell something together – even if it’s just a trip to the letterbox.

It’s all about the sequence of events and no sequence is recognisable the first time, but once it is established in your dog’s mind it stays there.

Do this right and your dog will sail through the next period of working from home.

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worry seems to be the sudden separation when our situation reverts to ‘normal’.

Many dogs will suddenly be left out of their owner’s life for long stretches on most days — again.

Now your dog is faced with the old problem — nothing.

No new smells, no new events, no routines, no rituals, just keep the place safe and trust that the boss will come home when it smells like 6.15pm or whatever.

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It doesn’t have to be every day or all day; every little bit will improve your dog’s quality of life.

Find the right person to do this and you will be doing them a favour too.

My friend Peta walks someone else’s dog regularly and I have seen the benefits both she and the dog accrue.

My mate Greg collects his son’s dog and brings it when he visits me – good for my dog and his.

And Tommy leaves his dog with a neighbour when he goes to work.

Everybody benefits.

As a grandparent I know the value of giving them back - of enjoying quality time only.

Being a dog’s uncle gives me the same feeling.

I know dogs who behave better for me than for their owners, dogs who know my routines and signals just as well as those from home and rejoice in both relationships, both languages, both sets of rituals.

Make some enquiries; post a note somewhere asking for a dog walker or drop your dog at doggy day care once in a while.

Maybe it will cost you a few bucks, but so will a depressed canine.

And the change will add a new dimension to your dog’s life.

If on the other hand you are not a dog owner, but you think it would be fun to get a dog, especially while you are working from home, hold that thought — think about registration,

vet bills and dog food.

Think about doggy doos and doggy doo bags, hair on the furniture, neighbours complaining, fines, more vet bills, restricted holidays and boarding fees.

Thinks about bones buried and holes dug in your garden, shoes chewed up and muddy paw prints and puddles on the floor.

Why not borrow one?

Be a dog’s uncle or aunt first.

Soak up the joy of dog companionship and give it back.

This way everybody wins.

More to the point, one less dog loses.

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COVID-19 Community Services industry Noticeboard* Community Services

We at the Eastern Shore Sun are developing ways to help small businesses in our local community.

With our community paper delivered free to your neighbouhood, we want to keep our wonderful readers informed of any changes to local business’ opening hours or services offered in the eastern shore area due to the impact of COVID-19.

If your business is interested in this free listing, email Louise at: advertising@easternshoresun.com.au.

Business

Details

Contact

Banjo’s Bakery Café Eastern Shore

Lindisfarne, Rosny, Shoreline & Sorell. ALL our stores are still open 7 Days, 6am – 5pm*

03 6210 5012

Eastlands Shopping Centre

Please visit eastlandssc.com.au for details or phone:

03 6242 5222

We're still operating under a zero face to face contact Gutter-Vac Tasmania policy. For a booking or quote email: tasmania@guttervac. com.au or phone.

Harvey Norman Cambridge Park Hearing Australia

Our main centres are open but if your are unable to visit us, Contact 131 797 or visit we offer home-based support as well as tele-services. hearing.com.au

INDUSTRIE Performing Arts

Officially launching our virtual and online DANCE CLASSES in Term 2. Join in our fun. Visit our website for more information www.industriepaonline.com.au

info@industriepa.net

Mobility4All

We are still open for business, but if you prefer not to come in please phone or email us with your order and we will arrange delivery.

03 6273 8300

Nando's Rosny

Open 7 days a week, we are doing phone orders, Ubereats and takeaway.

03 6244 3165

Optimum Health Solutions

Inside Oceana Health Club, 49 Electra Place, Mornington, TAS, 7018.or visit www.opt.net.au

03 6245 0799

Stairlift Tasmania

We are still open for business, please contact us by phone or email

03 6272 2966

Wizz Away Trash & Recycling

Trash Packs & Wheelie Bins - wizzabouwaste@mail.com

0449 218 753

Contact Store 6248 3000 or online harveynorman. com.au

*This information is correct at the time of going to print. There may be some products and services unavailable due to Government restrictions put in place after going to print.

KEEP YOUR

HEALTH ON TRACK

26TEN - Adult Literacy and Numeracy

1300 00 2610 or email@26ten.tas.gov.au

Bethlehem House Tasmania

(03) 6234 4594

CatholicCare Tasmania

Freecall 1800 819 447 or visit website at catholiccaretas.org.au

Child Health Association Tasmania (CHAT)

0428 221 886 or seo@chatas.com.au

Communities Tasmania

1300 135 513

Council on the Aging (COTA) Tasmania

admin@cotatas.org.au

Drug Education Network (DEN)

1300 369 319

Engender Equality

0488 863 187

Epilepsy Tasmania

1300 852 853

Hobart City Mission

(03) 6215 4200 or info@hobartcitymission.org. au

Health Consumers Tasmania

0418 503 126 or b.levett@chf.org.au

Hobart Community Legal Service (HCLS)

Hobart Office: (03) 6223 2500, Bridgewater Office: (03) 6263 4755, or jane@hobartlegal. org.au

Holyoake Tasmania Inc

(03) 6224 1777 or admin@holyoake.com.au

Hospice Volunteers South Tas (Hospice Volunteers)

(03) 6224 3808

Lifeline Tasmania

Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours/7 days), Text: 0477 131 114 (6pm-midnight AEDT, 7 nights), Chat online: www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat (7pmmidnight, 7 nights), General inquiries: phone (03) 6282 1500 or email info.south@lifelinetasmania. org.au

Loui's Van

(03 6234 4244 or louisvan@stvinnies.org.au

Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania (MHFFTas)

(03) 6228 7448 or admin@mhfamiliesfriendstas. org.au

Palliative Care Tasmania

(03) 6224 2515 or pallcaretas.org.au/events

ParaQuad Association of Tasmania

(03) 6272 8816 or manager@paraquadtas.org.au

0407 848 120

Our store is open for your work at home, educational essential needs. Please strictly comply with social distancing regulations if you visit in store. Check online for our click and collect or for our home delivery services.

Contact

Relationships Australia Tasmania 1300 364 277 or admin@reltas.com.au (RA Tas) Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS)

(03) 6231 0044 or admin@sass.org.au

Women's Health Tasmania

(03) 6231 3212 or info@womenshealthtas.org.au

Women's Legal Service Tasmania (WLST)

(03) 6231 9466 or admin@womenslegaltas.org. au

Working It Out

(03) 6231 1200 or info@workingitout.org.au

The Salvation Army Bridge Program

(03) 6232 2900 or danielle.cooper@aus. salvationarmy.org

Shelter Tasmania

(03) 6224 5488 or info@sheltertas.org.au

TasCAHRD

(03) 6234 1242 or people@tasppl.org.au

Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS)

admin@tascoss.org.au

Volunteering Tasmania

(03) 6231 5550 or team@volunteeringtas.org.au

Wellways

1300 111 400 or enquiries@wellways.org

Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT)

(03) 6223 5511 or admin@ynot.org.au

* Provided by the Tasmanian Council of Social Service/TasCOSS as of 6 April 2020.

Now more than ever, it’s important to keep your health and wellbeing on track. Your GP and health services are still there for you, so there’s no need to put off or miss medical appointments, or ignore symptoms during isolation.

There are safe ways of getting all sorts of care, including consultations, vaccinations and prescriptions. You may be able to have a phone or video appointment or even have your medicines delivered.

PHONE YOUR GP OR HEALTH SERVICE

www.primaryhealthtas.com.au

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Community News

Restaurant cooks Apprentice plumber gains for the community tools to further skills

From left, volunteer helper Brandon Kelly, Dawat the Invitation owner Jimmy Singh and Clarence Alderman Brendan Blomeley.

navirus has significantly impacted Mr Singh’s usual restaurant trade, his philosophy is simple.

“This community has been so good to me over the years and I now have the opportunity to give back,” he said.

“Also, the smiles are an added bonus.

“I can’t do much, but whatever I can do I’ve tried to do my best.”

Clarence Alderman Brendan Blomeley thanked Mr Singh for his contribution to the community.

“As word of Jimmy’s generosity spreads, so too does the number of meals he prepares,” Alderman Blomeley said.

“He cooked 200 meals on his first Thursday, and over the past month this has doubled to more than 400 every Thursday.”

“Jimmy is a wonderful and inspirational example to us all as he has really stepped up to the plate to give back during these challenging times.

“Thank you, Jimmy.”

LINDISFARNE apprentice plumber William Roberts, pictured, has been recognised for his commitment to the industry and was one of two Australian apprentice plumbers to receive a specially created Rheem Apprentice Plumber Recognition Award.

The award was part of the Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grant initiative, whereby 10 apprentice plumbers received $3000 to help kickstart their career.

Mr Roberts narrowly missed out on receiving a share of the $30,000 available from the scheme, but Rheem Australia could not ignore his passion for plumbing, strong work ethic and commitment to the industry, and created a Recognition Award to celebrate his achievements.

Thirty-year-old Mr Roberts, who is currently completing the second year of his plumbing trade at TasTAFE, received $500 to assist with his TAFE/ RTO fees and textbooks.

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AN Eastern Shore restaurant has decided to give back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 has dealt a devastating blow to many Eastern Shore businesses, with countless employees uncertain if there will be a job to go back to once the pandemic has passed.

With the significant downturn in trade, Dawat the Invitation owner Jimmy Singh gave back to the community by initially cooking and delivering 75 meals to Emergency Department workers at the Royal Hobart Hospital.

“When I started the business a lot of people came and supported me, and now everyone is going through a hard time, so this was one way I could give the community something back,” Mr Singh said.

“It was one way I could give back to these guys who are doing such a fantastic job for us all.”

From this gesture, Mr Singh decided to cook and give away free meals every Thursday from midday from a stall outside his restaurant in Rosny at 122 Cambridge Road.

Although the Coro-

ticeship, I worked as a qualified chef for eight years,” he said.

“However, I wanted to learn new skills and pursue a career in plumbing.

“The change came at the right time and I feel inspired everyday by the challenge of learning new skills.”

Committed to his education and trade, Mr Roberts took a significant reduction in his salary by returning to apprentice wages in order to earn his qualification as a plumber.

Mr Roberts has high hopes for the future of the Australian plumbing industry.

“The plumbing industry can build community awareness about good plumbing practises that lead to increased sustainability, including water and energy saving practises that move towards an environmental balance and reduced carbon footprint,” he said.

Rheem chief operating officer Chris Taylor said the awards would help plumbers with financial

hardships.

“Following feedback from apprentices, plumbing teachers and employers, we have determined that the greatest financial hardships are associated with tuition and tools,” he said.

“The grant provides recipients with the opportunity to commit to further study, such as continuing the optional fourth year where apprentices can earn their tradesman license and dream of one day operating their own business.”

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Post lockdown tennis in Howrah

LIFE AFTER RACING FOR GREYHOUNDS Minister for Racing Jane Howlett, pictured, says Tasracing is well on the way to achieving its goal of rehoming more than 150 greyhounds annually.

TASMANIA’S Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) has been inundated with enquiries and applications to adopt or foster greyhounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In April, GAP received 47 applications to adopt greyhounds and 23 applications to foster while during that month 18 greyhounds found new forever homes which almost doubled the monthly average.

Racing Minister Jane Howlett said these results were a testament to the work being done by the dedicated GAP team.

“Tasacing is well on its way to achieving its goal of re-homing more than 150 greyhounds annually,” she said.

Ms Howlett said she was delighted to recently visit and see first-hand the important work Tasmania’s GAP was doing at its new GAP facility at Mangalore.

“Tasracing’s first owned and

operated greyhound rehoming facility allows the public direct access to better demonstrate to the community the suitability of greyhounds as pets and has allowed Tasracing to increase capacity for GAP greyhounds while providing an emergency shelter option,” she said.

“New welfare rules introduced by Tasracing in March around the retirement of greyhounds provide stronger control around euthanasia and ensure that the responsibility for the health and welfare of the dogs sits firmly with the industry.

“As Minister for Racing, I will continue to advocate for animal welfare across all three codes of racing and I congratulate all those who worked together to make the GAP facility at Mangalore possible.”

In January, GAP relocated its operation to Mangalore which offered the perfect environment

for greyhounds that are undergoing transition to pet life.

“Moving into the new adoption centre at Mangalore has been amazing with the dogs enjoying the new sights and sounds as they continue their transition to pet life,” GAP Tasmania manager Susan Gittus said.

“COVID-19 has meant we haven’t been able to open to the public in the way we had hoped to, but we are managing visitors by bookings.

“With strict hygiene and social distancing practices in place the process still works, but we are eagerly awaiting the time when we are able to be open properly to visitors.

“The influx of interest in both adoption and fostering during this pandemic has been amazing with at one point almost all our available dogs finding a foster placement or

forever home.”

Included at the new facility is a dog lounge room where the greyhounds learn house rules, training stairs to help the dogs deal with closed-in and openback stairs, and an on-site station wagon for teaching the dogs how to get in and out of both the back seat and rear exit of a car safely and confidently.

The dogs also spend time socialising with the various breeds of dogs and interact with the resident sheep and chickens.

Tasracing’s Animal Welfare manager Belinda Lewis said Tasracing’s acquisition of its first ever dedicated re-homing facility for greyhounds was an important milestone in greyhound welfare in Tasmania.

“The facility will allow members of the public direct access as well as providing an emergency shelter option,” Ms Lewis said.

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From left, Sunshine Tennis Club member Michael Hass and founding member Peter Rodgers.

SUNSHINE Tennis Club members are excited to be back out on the court and hitting the yellow ball again with COVID-19 restrictions on community sport starting to ease.

Players have been able to return to the court, with sessions being restricted to 10 people.

Sunshine Tennis Club committee member Sarah Capes said the lockdown was incredibly challenging for everyone and tennis players were no exception.

“Our members missed the social interaction with players who have become friends over the years,” she said.

“We all just missed tennis and getting out there because most of us play two or three times a week.”

Ms Capes said it was great to see local children enjoying the game with club coaches Dickson Tennis.

“The tennis courts looked lonely and empty without them,” she said.

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“The coaches encouraged the kids to stay practising and some of the children found creative ways to practice their tennis at home – I know there was one boy that hit a ball against a garage wall.”

To keep busy during lockdown, club volunteers turned their hands to some socially distanced maintenance.

The club house had its floor stripped back and then painted.

Ms Capes said the kitchen was sparkling clean, with every glass, mug, plate and piece of cutlery washed.

“It probably didn’t keep us as fit as playing tennis, but it proved similarly rewarding,” she said.

“Like every other business and community centre, we have had to implement some COVID-19 operating rules, but we are all enjoying being back on the tennis courts.

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