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KIDS TO MAKE A SPLASH WITH FREE SWIM LESSONS

YOUR kids can be water safe like Maizey and Angus this Summer, with Mornington’s Oceana Aquatic and Fitness offering a week of free swimming lessons to young children as part of a national water safety initiative.

Tragically, 12 young children lost their lives from drowning in Australia last year, with half of these incidents happening in swimming pools.

From left, instructor Bella Brown, Angus Cole, Oceana swim school manager Katie Hook, and Maizey Thompson.

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Council News CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL Key decisions from the council meeting held on 9 August 2021 and 30 August 2021 and the special council meeting (Planning Authority) on 6 September 2021 included: 9 August • Approved development application for signage at 22 Bridge Street, Richmond.

• Approved development applications for three multiple dwellings in Opossum Bay; two multiple dwellings at Tranmere; a dwelling in Lindisfarne; two multiple dwellings in Howrah.

• Approved the tender for the construction of the playground and community facilities in Blossom Crescent Park, Cambridge.

30 August • Approved the commission of an independent report into elected member's workplace environment at council.

• Resolved that LGAT lobby the State Government to investigate amending the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 to provide alternative mechanisms for consideration of development applications submitted by elected members.

• Resolved that elected members of council be encouraged to demonstrate community leadership by publicly declaring their COVID vaccination status and intentions.

• Approved development applications for additions and alterations to a dwelling in Lindisfarne; an outbuilding in Otago; and six multiple dwellings in Howrah.

• Endorsed the draft Tree Policy 2021 for community consultation.

• Notes the Stormwater Management Procedure for New Development to commence with the implementation of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme for Clarence.

• Adopted the Quarterly Report: April to June 2021.

• Supported a proposed Housing Land Supply Order in Warrane.

• Endorsed the City of Clarence Community Volunteer Sustainability Strategy.

6 September • Approved an amended motion for the Tasman Highway project to progress that also encouraged further consultation between Department of State Growth and affected parties.

A meeting was also held on Monday 20 September, with key decisions to be reported in the next issue.

Upcoming council meeting dates: Monday 11 October 2021 at 7pm.

Meetings are livestreamed through council’s website. Members of the public wishing to attend in person will need to register via council’s website here: www.ccc.tas.gov.au/ councilmeetingbookings.

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Roads and footpaths • Pothole repairs at various locations.

• Guidepost replacement continues throughout the municipality.

• Clarence Foreshore Trail – Montagu Bay to Rosny College path upgrade.

• Clarence Foreshore Trail - construction of multiuser path from Lindisfarne Esplanade to Wellington Street.

• Shoulder widening of a section of Back Tea Tree Road.

• Erosion protection at Saundersons Road.

• Pavement reconstruction at Duntroon Drive, Rokeby.

• Bellerive Pier construction.

• Footpath reconstruction at Hookey Court and Atkins Street, Rokeby.

• Pedestrian crossing at Lincoln Street, Lindisfarne.

• Road reconstruction at Murtons Road, Otago.

• Junction upgrade at Acorn Drive/Bounty Street.

Drainage • Minor drainage works as required.

• Stormwater maintenance at various locations.

Parks and Reserves • Elevated work platform tree work at various locations.

• Park maintenance as per established maintenance schedules.

• Various oval renovations in preparation for summer sports.

• Irrigation upgrade at Kangaroo Bay Oval.

• Playground upgrades at Blossom Crescent Park, Cambridge.

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In an effort to prevent further tragic drownings and remind Australians about the importance of teaching young children how to swim, pool maintenance and supplies business Poolwerx and Kids Alive are teaming up to present the eighth annual Learn2Swim Week (25 September - 3 October), offering free swimming lessons for kids aged under five.

Oceana Aquatic and Fitness runs learn-toswim classes seven days

a week, and currently has more than 1300 kids enrolled. Oceana swim school manager Katie Hook expects a lot of interest in the free classes, which will teach basic water skills and make swimming safe and fun for toddlers and their parents.

“We live on an island, so there’s water everywhere,” she said.

“It’s so important that children at least learn how to float at a very early age, so if they do fall into the water they don’t panic.”

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David Doig and Greta Ann McDonald are encouraging local parents to take advantage of the free classes.

“Swimming is a way of life for most Australians, but sadly we’re still seeing backyard drownings,” they said.

“That is why it is crucial to introduce kids to water safety as early as possible.”

More than 30 per cent of parents whose children participated in Learn2Swim Week last year went on to enrol their children in ongoing swim classes.

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TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING WITH UPCOMING HARD WASTE COLLECTION HARD waste collection dates will be announced soon.

The proposed collection period this year for hard waste will be from October to November 2021.

Specific collection dates for individual areas

will be advised closer to the collection period.

Please note that hard waste collection for 2021 will align with your general waste collection dates, not green waste collection as in previous years.

Once dates are confirmed, council has asked that people put their hard waste out for collection during the week of the collection date and not weeks in advance.

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

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

• Fuel reduction and heap burns as required in natural areas, as conditions allow.

• Clarence Mountain Bike Park - new practice area at the slab (Meehan Range).

• Clarence Mountain Bike Park - new toddlers loop track (Meehan Range).

• Track upgrades at Clarendon Vale Mortimer Bay coastal reserve.

• Clarence Coastal Trail - upgrade between Seven Mile Beach and Roches Beach.

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the leading cause of preventable death for children under the age of five, so it’s important kids know how to handle themselves in the water,” Kids Alive founder and former Olympic swim coach Laurie Lawrence said.

“Right now, with Australians set to be holidaying at home for the time being, there’s never been a better time to get all kids enrolled in swimming lessons.”

To sign up for a free class or register your own swim school for the program, go to www. learn2swimwek.com

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Clarence Plains looking towards Ralphs Bay.

FUTURE IN FOCUS FOR CLARENCE’S FASTEST GROWING AREA TASMANIA’S population Rokeby and Clarendon later this year.

“The key to successful growth outstripped the Vale, commissioned by Clarence City Council planning is to focus on State Government’s Mission Australia.

Mayor Alderman Doug directing growth rather growth strategy by But it will also Chipman said public than simply reacting to it. almost 10,000 people encompass the larger engagement was one “It’s important that we last year, with the study area of Clarendon of the most important recognise that we are not Clarence Plains area Vale, Glebe Hill, Rokeby parts of this project, and just making plans for the identified as one of the and Oakdowns. the community would current day, but rather fastest growing areas in Community be brought along on the putting into place plans southern Tasmania. consultation has journey with council. that will serve future Clarence City Council begun with key “Through this generations. is planning for the stakeholders including engagement process we “By putting the growth of this region community groups, State want to understand the needs of people and through the creation of Government bodies, local community's hopes communities at the heart a Clarence Plains Master education providers and aspirations for the of the urban planning Plan which will provide and Landcare groups, area, as this will form the process, we ensure our a dynamic long-term with the broader public foundation of the Master communities will be framework to guide engagement to begin Plan,” he said. healthier and happier in future growth and development.

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Be SunSmart this Summer

GARDENING IN SEPTEMBER How is your lawn looking now Spring is on its way?

As the days warm up, the grass starts to put on new growth, and this is the ideal time to take action.

Your lawn may have a few dips or some bald patches so a top dressing of fertilised loam will be what is needed.

Make sure to loosen the surface of the grass or bare soil with a metal rake first to ensure the new loam blends in with your existing lawn.

If broad leaf weeds are a problem, get control of them by spraying with a broad leaf spray – these are designed to be non-harmful to most grasses.

Lastly, one of the most important things is feeding, as grass grows quickly and needs a fertiliser with a high nitrogen ratio to keep it looking good.

You can use a pre prepared product or use chicken manure as a more organic feed.

Water regularly and you should have a lovely green lawn.

PLANTING IN SEPTEMBER Vegetable Seedlings

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Hollyhocks

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Marigolds

Lettuce

Beans

Snapdragons

Silver beet

Snow Peas/Peas

Poppies

Onions

Wallflowers

OTHER JOBS FOR SEPTEMBER • Keep up the spraying for leaf curl on your peach and nectarine trees until the buds burst.

• For people with greenhouses, you can get your Spring seeds like tomatoes going now, ready for planting next month.

• Feed Azaleas and Camellias, top dress with composted cow manure.

• Fertilise bulbs as they die down to promote next year’s flowers.

HAPPY GARDENING FROM THE PINES LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN SUPPLIES!

A ROUTINE skin cancer check in May 2020 might have saved Brooke Everingham’s life, after a tiny mole on her back turned out to be a stage 4 melanoma.

“I was in Launceston and got a call from my doctor at 7am in the morning and she told me it was a stage 4 melanoma,” she said, “I was shocked to say the least.

“That was on the Tuesday morning. At 9am Friday I was in surgery in Hobart, so it was a very quick turnaround.”

Ms Everingham had the melanoma and a large section of skin removed from her back and shoulder area.

“Thankfully they took everything they needed to take,” she said.

“I had never paid too much attention to being covered up in the sun or wearing sunscreen. But for something so tiny, it became very serious in an instant.”

Ms Everingham then faced a long recovery from surgery and, during that time, tragically lost a

Cancer Council Tasmania CEO Penny Egan and skin cancer survivor Brooke Everingham

close friend to skin cancer.

“Coming into summer last year I had a lot of anxiety about being in the sunshine,” she said.

“I used to have a beautiful relationship with it but now I was terrified.

“I thought skin cancer only affected old people.

I still love the sun, but my relationship with it is now very different.”

Ms Everingham was the special guest this month when Cancer Council Tasmania officially launched its SunSmart 2021 program at its Southern Support Centre in Sandy Bay.

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and Cancer Council Tasmania CEO Penny Egan said the SunSmart program aimed to highlight the importance of skin cancer prevention and skin awareness.

“Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70,” she said.

“Skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer and is mostly caused by UV radiation from the sun.

“In Tasmania, melanoma of the skin is the second mostdiagnosed cancer in men and women, highlighting the need for further community education about sun protection and skin awareness.

“Once outdoors, remember to reapply sunscreen every two hours, and more often if you are swimming or sweating. Being skin aware is also vitally important - looking for a change in shape, size or colour of existing spots, or the development of a new spot.”

Tails are wagging for Clarence Dogs Day Out THE canine social event of the year is returning to Simmons Park in Lindisfarne this October with all your furry friends’ favourite activities.

Now in its 16th year, the Clarence City Council's Dogs Day Out event will include a walking trail of stalls, competitions, and activities – including the ever-popular dog yoga class, DOGA. Last year’s event drew crowds of close to 1000 people despite COVID-19 restrictions being in place and the event needing to be rescheduled due to wet weather.

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Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said he was delighted to see the return of the Eastern Shore’s most loved event, and that he anticipated large crowds once again.

“We certainly hope the weather will be in our favour this October, and we encourage everyone to head along to this wonderful family event,” he said.

Dog’s Day Out will be held at Simmons Park on 3 October 2021 between 11am and 2pm.

Entry is free. For more information, visit www. clarenceartsandevents. net.

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Supported housing springs up in Sorell

From left, Members of the Montagu Community Living team Tracy Farley, Carel Dookie, Samantha Irwin, Jess Quilliam, Chloe Clark, Bec Eldridge, Russell Penman, Dean Barker and Ange Evans.

SIX people living with a disability now have a brand new, purposebuilt place to call home, after the opening of new affordable, supported accommodation in Sorell last month.

The group home in Tarbook Court contains three separate twobedroom units, each with its own wheelchairaccessible bathroom,

plus a shared staff support area. Residents will receive around-theclock support from the Montagu Community Living team, while also developing their independence.

Government and council representatives joined residents, their families and friends and members of the disability services sector at the

new home for an official opening ceremony on August 12.

Funded through the Federal Government’s Improving Social Housing Outcomes Program, it is the second home completed by the Supported Affordable Accommodation Trust, following the opening of a similar facility at Glenorchy last year.

Tasmanian businessman Bob Gordon and former Mosaic Support Services CEO Ralph Doedens established the SAA Trust in 2017 and set about attracting investors and government support, in order to acquire suitable sites on which to build affordable, specifically designed, modular homes for people

receiving NDIS funding and requiring supported accommodation.

The Sorell opening means the Trust has now provided affordable accommodation for 12 Tasmanians – with many more still to come.

New homes in Berriedale and Perth are set to open in October, and the Trust has secured land and planning

approvals for additional sites at Kingston, Bridgewater, Risdon Vale and Clarendon Vale. Planning approval is pending for land acquired at New Norfolk.

“We established the Trust to counter a growing shortage of affordable accommodation for vulnerable Australians,” said Bob Gordon, who

founded the Trust after struggling to secure suitable accommodation for his own son.

“This shortage is exacerbated by skyrocketing accommodation costs generally, pushing people with a disability who require supported accommodation to the margins.”

New community garden rises from the ashes THE Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre has bounced back bigger and better than ever, after the key community facility’s outdoor area was devastated by fire last summer.

A new garden full of fruit trees and edible plants is now springing up around the Centre, following a fire in February that destroyed

the existing outdoor seating area – and was almost much worse.

“It burned down half the seating area,” Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood House manager Kristy Leishman said, “and we were told by the firies we were lucky it didn’t actually get too far into the garden, because it would have all gone up.

“After that happened

we decided we needed to change the landscaping.

We’d always wanted an edible landscape garden, so it gave us the opportunity to start that.”

Open to anyone in and around the Clarence Plains area, the Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre has been delivering grassroots services to the local community for more

than 30 years.

The not-for-profit Centre is used by about 100 people each day, offering a range of social programs, educational opportunities and recreational activities with the goal of creating an independent, strong, vibrant and caring community.

That community rallied around the Centre in

the wake of the fire, volunteering to help to clean up the damage and prepare the area for its transformation into a beautiful new outdoor garden space.

“The majority of it will be fruit trees, with fruit that children and families can come along and eat,” Ms Leishman said.

“The front of the building will be planted

with native edibles, and along the side we’ve got herbs.

“It has been a lot of work already, and we’re nowhere near finished.”

Amazed at the locals’ resilience, Labor Member for Rumney Sarah Lovell donate some fruit trees to the project.

“I was saddened to hear of the fire at the Neighbourhood Centre

back in February, but am in awe of how the community has bounced back and rebuilt,” she said.

“People from all walks of life volunteered their time to clean up the impacted area and prepare it for the future.

“I was more than happy to donate some fruit trees to the Centre and I hope they flourish in the new space!”

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TEAMING UP TO SHINE A LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH WEST Moonah Community House and Rotary Health are hosting their ‘Shine a Light on Mental Health’ Wellness Breakfast on Thursday 7 October with a special guest set to talk about her experiences.

Australian of the Year and advocate for survivors of sexual assault Grace Tame will talk at the event about how under Tasmania’s sexual assault victim gag laws, she couldn’t legally speak out

about her experience – despite the perpetrator and media being free to do so.

“Grace has demonstrated extraordinary courage – using her voice to push for legal reform and raise public awareness about the impacts of sexual violence,” West Moonah Community House assistance manager Kaye Marskell said.

“Come and hear this courageous woman as she

speaks of a problem that won’t go away unless it’s discussed.”

The event will be held at Gleny Albyn (380 Channel Highway, Taroona) from 7am to 9am.

Tickets cost $70 per head and include a hot breakfast.

A discount applies for a table of 10.

A silent auction will also be held.

Funds raised from the event will go towards

employing a counsellor at the West Moonah Community House and towards research projects at the University of Tasmania.

Sponsors of the event include Blundstone, Mental Health Council of Tasmania, Run the Bridge, West Moonah Community House and Rotary Tasmania.

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Staycation at Somerset this Spring THE warmer weather of Spring has arrived, and many of us are itching to get away for a holiday. But why not enjoy a staycation in your own backyard! Hobart’s award-winning Somerset on the Pier have you covered – and they’re giving away a spectacular Spring package to one lucky person.

Positioned perfectly on the picturesque edge of Hobart’s waterfront and housed in a converted 1930s pier building, Somerset on the Pier offers visitors the opportunity to explore Hobart’s historic landmarks, dining venues and galleries including Salamanca Market, Mona and Mt Wellington.

Equipped with everything you need, Somerset on the Pier

houses a selection of one-bedroom and family loft-style apartments with contemporary style that compliments the old-world charm of the building.

Each apartment features a stunning waterfront view with a spacious living and dining room, and come complete with a kitchenette, washing machine and dryer as well as high-speed WI-FI to keep everyone comfortable and entertained.

For that extra touch during your stay in Hobart, Somerset on the Pier also offers a range of packages designed to accommodate all needs. If you’re visiting with family, the “Family Fun” offer includes goodies for both the adults and the kids. Or if

you’re looking for a classic romantic weekend away, the “Timeless Romance” package includes wine, robes and a cheese platter.

Now Somerset on the Pier is offering one lucky winner the chance to stay for two nights, giving away one of the new Spring Spectacular packages valued at $700.

Designed to celebrate the beauty of Hobart, the Spring Spectacular packages feature two night’s accommodation, welcome cocktails on arrival, a cheese platter and much more, making it an ideal way to rediscover our island home.

For your chance to win, find Somerset on the Pier on Instagram (@somersethobart) and follow the instructions.

Entries close at midnight on September 23.

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CLARENCE PLAINS COMMUNITY SPIRIT THE Clarendon Vale Community Park is flourishing under the nurturing hand of a newly formed landcare group that is dedicated to taking ownership of local spaces and forging community connections.

The One Community Together (OCT) Clarence Plains Landcare Group is the newest group registered with Clarence City Council and joins the 20 other landcare and coastcare groups already volunteering their time across the city.

Although newly formed, the group has already taken root in the community with its hard work enhancing the Tucker Garden at the Clarendon Vale Community Park, a community-designed garden that has been 12 months in the making.

The Tucker Garden, which was brought to fruition with support from council and students from John Paul II Catholic School, is a collection of edible plants indigenous to the local area that will, as they grow, provide a fresh source of produce for the local community.

One Community Together project officer Kathryn Cranny said forming an official landcare group made sense as it gave community members the opportunity to participate in the work OCT was already doing to improve the landscape across Clarence Plains.

“Landcare groups are so important as they give people a sense of purpose, as well as ownership over the public open spaces they use every day,” she said.

“Forming this group will help to build our network of volunteers to enhance our community, forge con-

Clarence City Council Natural Areas Volunteer Coordinator Ruth Osborne with members of One Community Together and the Tranmere and Clarence Plains Land and Coastcare Inc. group at the Clarendon Vale Community Park.

nections between people and provide essential habitats for birds and insects.

“Our main aim is to revitalise, maintain and develop garden spaces, and over the next 12 months we are hoping to expand the work we are already doing in the Clarendon Vale Community Park.

“This includes starting to plan for the development of the third area allocated to us by council, with the community already saying they would like more areas with plants, mulch, and seating.

“As a collective impact initiative and newly formed landcare group, being registered with council provides financial support and gives us as

avenue to share resources and knowledge so we can work together to improve these community spaces.”

Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said council was proud to actively support and manage numerous landcare and coastcare groups throughout the municipality.

“Clarence has a long history of landcare and coastcare groups and much of this longevity is due to consistent council support combined with the dedication of volunteers committed to looking after their local patch,” he said.

“These groups are often an integral part of their local community, creating strong social

networks where people work together to take responsibility for their local environment.

“We are pleased to be able to provide ongoing support to these groups to enhance their efforts

in improving our city so everyone can enjoy these public spaces for years to come.”

For more information on volunteering in Clarence, visit www.ccc.tas.gov. au/volunteerwithus.

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Fostering Hope beyond National Child Protection Week

By Mary Dickins Coordinator, Fostering Hope www.fosteringhope. community CHILDHOOD only happens once and for most of us it’s a time of fun, learning, growing, exploring and dreaming about growing up.

Tragically in Tasmania, around Australia, and around the world some children grow up in families where their parents are unable to keep them safe.

The first two weeks of September bring light to both the need to protect childhood and to celebrate foster and kinship carers who step into children’s lives to be a family for them.

This isn’t a time for blame or shame, these weeks are times to reflect on childhood and what it means to be a kid and what kind of world we want our children growing up in.

Recently the Tasmanian Government released its strategy “It takes a village” and reflected on the importance of family and community for our children to enjoy childhood and thrive.

The theme for National Child Protection Week is Every child, in every community, needs a fair go and to do this, we need to make sure every family and community has what kids need to thrive and be healthy.

National Child Protection Week is 5 to 11 September and is quickly followed by Foster Carers Week.

Foster Carers Week raises awareness about foster care in the wider community, and the events held during the week celebrate and appreciate the amazing foster and kinship carers in our community and the invaluable contribution they are making to the lives of vulnerable children and young people and the community.

Both weeks are a chance for each of us to think about the children and families in our communities and if we are offering a village.

It is more than just thinking about addressing child abuse and neglect but thinking about how we can support families before then.

In Tasmania more than 1000 children are growing up in out of home care, that is in foster and kinship care families, and even more are growing up in informal care arrangements.

Foster and kinship carers are regular people in our community who step forward to be a family for a child who needs one.

In Tasmania and nationally, we have a shortage of foster and kinship carers and this is a great time to consider whether you could be a carer.

Carers can be longterm, respite, or emergen-

cy and we need all types!

Being a carer isn’t easy, but an absolute privilege to step into a child’s life for as long as you need to.

Carers can be any age and stage of life, they can be working or home full time, they can own their home or be renting, they can be single or in a couple, they can be grandparents or never had had their own children.

Children need families and you just need to be willing to offer a family for a child.

My husband and I are local foster carers in Hobart. We began fostering when our sons were two and four years old and welcomed a new born into our home, about 17 months later we welcomed his little brother and now we have a home of five boys, two biological and three in care.

Fostering is part of our story as my husband’s mum grew up in foster care and it was a positive placement for just three months of her life that helped reshape her identity and changed the trajectory of her life.

Fostering has shaped the lives of all five boys as they see the world around them differently, they understand trauma behaviour and where this comes from, they see broken families and know this is no one’s fault, but that each person in the fostering journey needs care and community.

Hobart Repertory Theatre Society proudly presents

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Mary Dickins, Coordinator, Fostering Hope, with her sons Kydan and Jericoh.

Really fostering is just being a family for a child that needs one.

We all deserve to know we are lovable and can love others and be able to dream for the future.

Foster kids are just regular kids and we can be their family.

Many of you are

already playing your part every day – as individuals, as community members, as volunteers and as workers – to help create these great communities for children.

When we do this together we can give ‘every child, in every neighbourhood, a fair go’.

If you are interested in

finding out more about foster care in southern Tasmania, you can contact a foster care agency: Department of Communities: www.communities.tas.gov.au/children-youth-and-families/ oohc/foster-care Kennerley Children’s Home: www.kennerleykids.org.au/

Baptcare: www.baptcare.org.au/services/family-youth-and-foster-care/ foster-care/foster-care-stories/how-fostering-benefits-your-own-children Life Without Barriers: www.lwb.org.au/foster-care/ Key Assets: www. keyassets.org.au/about-us/ office-location/tas/

Hobart Repertory play showcases spirit of theatre REHEARSALS for Hobart Repertory Theatre Society’s take on the classic, hilarious play by Noel Coward, Blithe Spirit, are running smoothly after a disrupted start last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With only minor changes to the original cast, the team of recognisable faces have been working well together.

The energetic and talented cast includes Petr Divis, Fransina Kennedy, Kath Uziallo, Sarah Phillips, Leigh Faulkner, Sandy Velini and Chloe Harle.

It is directed by Nicholas Lahey, who has previously directed two shows for Hobart Rep including ‘Up For Grabs’ in 2016 and ‘Calendar Girls’ in 2018.

The play is also supported by production managers Ross Taylor, Karen Pape

and Treen French, as well as new Hobart Rep president David Clements as stage manager.

Ms Pape, who is a Tranmere resident, said the production would provide audiences with a laugh with its beautifully written script.

"With so many people around Australia presently unable to attend live theatre, I would encourage everyone to get onboard and embrace the opportunity to see this classic comedy,” Karen Pape said.

“With quality actors and a brilliant script, there will no doubt be magic happening on stage.”

One of the most successful playwrights, actors and entertainers of the 20th century, Noel Coward’s comic play

of Blithe Spirit will not disappoint.

The play centres around Charles Condomine who invites Madame Arcati, an eccentric clairvoyant, to his home to conduct a séance with the purpose of collecting information for his next book.

He gets more then he bargains for when the scheme backfires and he is haunted by his mischievous first wife, Elvira.

Elvira enjoys meddling in Charles’ second marriage to Ruth, who cannot see or hear the ghost of Elvira.

The play was first seen in the West End in 1941 and created a new long-run record for non-musical British plays of 1,997 performances.

It also did well on Broadway later that year, running for 657

performances.

Mr Coward adapted the play for film in 1945 and directed a musical adaptation, ‘High Spirits’, on Broadway in 1964.

It was also adapted for television in the 1950s and 1960s and for radio.

The play enjoyed several West End and Broadway revivals in the 1970s and 1980s and was revived again in London in 2004, 2011 and 2014.

It returned to Broadway in February 2009, and most recently was released in cinemas with Dame Judy Dench playing the role of Madame Arcarti.

Blithe Spirit opens on Friday 8 October at the at the Playhouse Theatre.

For more information or to book tickets, visit https:// playhouse.org.au/shows/ blithe-spirit-2021/.

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Nominate an excellent business in Clarence NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2021 City of Clarence Business Excellence and Service Awards.

The awards acknowledge businesses that are doing exceptional things in Clarence in one or all of the following categories – the Business Excellence Awards, which recognises excellence in overall business planning, management and operations; the Service Awards, which identify and reward excellence in service provision; and the Premier’s Award.

The prestigious awards, which have been held annually since 1999 (except for 2020 due to COVID restrictions), are hosted by Business Eastern Shore and presented at an award ceremony in early November.

Business Eastern Shore vice president John Beard said this year’s awards arrived at an important time.

“We realise it has been a hard year for

many businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

“The awards are a great way to lift the spirits of owners and staff by acknowledging the resilience and perseverance of local businesses in a challenging environment.

“By entering the awards, you have an opportunity to bring your business to light and acknowledge the support from your staff in these very challenging times due to COVID-19.”

The award categories are as follows: • Business Excellence Award Categories: - Enterprise and Innovation Award - Employee of Choice Award - Environmental Sustainability Award - Community Contribution Award - New Business Award - Inclusivity and Diversity Award • Service Award Categories:

- Retail - Hospitality and Tourism (combined) - Professional Services

- Other Business Categories - Vanessa Goodwin Memorial Award

- The City of Clarence Business Excellence Award.

Nominations close on

Friday 15 October 2021 and can be made online at www.business-east. com.au, by contacting

John Beard on 0417 305 511, or by emailing businesseast@bigpond. com.

Grant Herring (Secretary, Business Eastern Shore) and Patrick Rodgers (Hotel Manager, Prospect House) at the 2019 Clarence Business Excellence and Service Awards.

OPPORTUNITIES CELEBRATED ON NATIONAL TAFE DAY TASTAFE staff, students and communities celebrated the opportunities created for Tasmanians through the public education institution on National TAFE Day TasTAFE has a proud history of giving Tasmanians the tools they need to get into the workforce – be they hairdressers, home care providers, mechanics or baristas, a lot of people know and engage with someone who has thrived at TAFE. Recognising National TAFE Day on 11 August, the Australian Education Union (AEU) hosted

celebrations for staff and students at TasTAFE campuses across the state.

AEU Tasmania President David Genford said it was vital to recognise the positive role TAFE played in the community and the pathways it provided for Tasmanians.

“It’s great to see so many Tasmanians given a career path to follow through TAFE – whether that’s as an electrician, childcare worker, plumber or a hairdresser the opportunities are farreaching,” he said.

“TAFE gives chances for students who don’t wish to follow a university

pathway.

“It provides industryrecognised courses led by passionate teachers.

“Every member of our community deserves the opportunity of a highquality education and all the benefits that will bring them.

“At TAFE, that’s what they get.”

Member for Elwick and Shadow Minister for TAFE Josh Willie joined celebrations at the TasTAFE Campbell Street campus.

“I joined in National TAFE Day celebrations to hear first-hand from teachers and staff about the high-quality education

and training provided by TasTAFE,” Mr Willie said.

“It was also an opportunity to hear the thoughts of teachers and students about current proposals to changes on TasTAFE governance structures.

“TasTAFE, as an effective government lead training provider, has given thousands of Tasmanians undeniable success and life-long career paths to key service industries necessary to the success of our communities.

“Critical industries like health services, construction and childcare that we simply cannot risk.”

We’re helping to prevent bushfires around the state With bushfire season fast approaching, TasNetworks and our authorised contractors will be entering properties across Tasmania over the coming weeks, to clear trees growing too close to TasNetworks-owned powerlines.

If you see trees growing too close to powerlines, please report them to TasNetworks by visiting tasnetworks.com.au or by calling 1300 137 008.

AEU Tasmania president David Genford with TasTAFE students Allyshia and Rosie and former TasTAFE student Mel.

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A FINANCIAL MOMENT

School leavers Hank Jongen General Manager Services Australia THE end of the school year is approaching, which can be both exciting and a little daunting if you have a child finishing year 12.

They may be starting to think about their options for 2022, and deciding whether they’ll go to university, TAFE or maybe even start an apprenticeship.

If they’ll be continuing full time study or training next year they may be able to get a payment from Services Australia.

Youth Allowance is payable to people between 16 and 24 years of age who have finished year 12 and are studying full time in an approved course, or doing a full time Australian apprenticeship.

Approved courses include traineeships, vocational education courses, and TAFE or university courses.

You can find information about approved courses for Youth Allowance on our website at servicesaustralia.gov.au by searching for ‘approved courses.’

We use income and assets tests to check if your child is able to get Youth Allowance, and how much they might get.

We also look at the income of the students’ parents and if the parents get any maintenance payments for the student when working out how much Youth Allowance can be paid.

There is also extra support available if your child has to move away from home to study.

These include: Tertiary Access Payment is a $5000 payment for students from outer regional and remote areas moving for tertiary study straight after year 12.

Fares Allowance helps with travel costs if your child gets certain payments from us.

Relocation Scholarship helps with relocation costs to or from some areas if your child gets certain payments from us.

Rent Assistance is an additional payment if your child pays rent and gets certain payments from us.

ABSTUDY is for children who are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian and studying.

If your child is a full-time tertiary student or Australian apprentice they may also be eligible for: ABSTUDY Living Allowance helps with living costs while studying or

training.

ABSTUDY Incidentals Allowance helps with the cost of starting or continuing study or training.

Additional Incidentals

Allowance helps if your child is a tertiary, masters or doctorate student and has high essential course costs.

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance helps with travel

costs between home and study if your child needs to live away from home.

For more information, search for ‘ABSTUDY’ on our website.

While you’re there, have a

look at our ‘Payment and Services Finder’ to check what payments your child may be eligible for.

insurance providers and products to choose from, finding the right cover for your situation and budget can be very difficult, time consuming, and confusing.

Elevate Wealth can help ensure you have the right insurances in place to protect you and your family’s lifestyle and assets.

The first step is having the conversation.

Protecting your wealth and family* Damian Gibson Financial Adviser, Elevate Wealth Solutions HOW would you pay your mortgage and meet your other living expenses if your income stopped?

Think about the risks that you face in everyday life.

Some risks cannot be removed entirely.

However, for many risks that we cannot eliminate, we can mitigate their impact by taking out suitable personal insurances.

If you do not have adequate insurance, an unforeseen death or illness could have severe consequences for you or your family.

If you already have personal insurances in place, it is just as important to make sure you hold the correct types and levels of insurance.

The term ‘life insurance’ is an umbrella term that is used to define a series of insurance types.

Here we discuss the four main types

of insurances that fall under the ‘life insurance’ banner.

LIFE (OR TERMINAL ILLNESS) INSURANCE Life or terminal illness insurance is designed to provide a lump sum payment to your family or nominated beneficiary in the event of your death, or, in other cases, it will provide you with an early payment if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness.

The payment can allow your family to stay in their home, help provide for your children’s education, and give your spouse financial security and maintain their lifestyle if you are no longer around.

TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY (TPD) INSURANCE TPD insurance is designed to provide you with a lump sum payment if you are no longer able to work due to an injury or illness, including mental health conditions.

The payment should provide you with financial security to support your living expenses.

There are two types of TPD insurance, own occupation, and any occupation.

Own occupation will provide a lump sum if you can no longer work in your own field of work in which you specialise in and are trained for.

Any occupation, which is generally cheaper, will only provide you with a lump sum if you can no longer work in any occupation that might be suitable based on your training, education and previous employment.

CRITICAL ILLNESS Critical illness insurance (or trauma insurance) is designed to provide you with a lump sum payment if you suffer from a severe medical issue such as cancer, a heart condition, a stroke or a major head injury.

The lump sum will give you the ability to access high quality medical treatment and

cover rehabilitation costs, to allow you to focus on recovering rather than worrying about your finances.

INCOME PROTECTION (IP) IP insurance is designed to supplement your income if you are unable to work because of a serious illness or injury.

Currently, IP policies can cover up to 75 per cent of your employment income (this is subject to change from 1 October 2021) and are generally paid monthly.

IP payments can help you financially maintain your existing lifestyle and provide for your family while you recover.

Two main aspects of IP are the waiting period and the benefit period.

Waiting period is the amount of time you must wait before starting to receive any payments.

Waiting periods are generally between 14 days and two years. The longer the waiting period, the cheaper the policy.

Benefit period is how long the monthly

payments will last.

Benefit periods range from one year up to ten years, or up to a specific age, such as age 65. The longer the benefit period, the more expensive the policy, but your income will be protected for longer if you cannot work for an extended period.

With so many life

*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.

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From left, Alderman Luke Edmunds, Alderman John Peers, Alderman Tony Mulder, Alderman Beth Warren, Alderman Wendy Kennedy, Deputy Mayor Heather Chong, Mayor Doug Chipman and Alderman James Walker.

CLARENCE ALDERMEN SAY DON’T WAIT – VACCINATE AT its most recent council meeting, Clarence City Council passed a notice of

motion encouraging Aldermen to demonstrate community leadership by getting the

COVID-19 vaccination.

Clarence City Council proudly support the vaccination rollout

with clinics located at the Rosny Bowls Club and Blundstone Arena, numerous

general practitioners and pharmacists administering vaccines, and plans underway for

a new clinic in Rokeby.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations and how to

book an appointment, visit www.coronavirus. tas.gov.au.

NATIONAL TILES OPENS NEW SUPERSTORE IN CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL Tiles, one of Australia’s most iconic tile, timber and stone retailers, is set to make its mark in Hobart with the opening of a flagship showroom and trade mega store in Cambridge.

When National Tiles’ founder Frank Walker first launched the business in 1979, he did so with one small store in Geelong West in Victoria.

The business quickly grew with several stores across Melbourne, as well as a few franchise stores.

Under the leadership of new chief executive

officer Campbell Stott, National Tiles operates 38 stores and franchises in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.

The business is now celebrating entering the Tasmanian market.

After supporting a number of local builders with tiles from Melbourne, the team discovered the vacant K&D hardware store in Cambridge, and at around 3,500 square metres with plenty of parking, it was the ideal property for making an entrance into the

market.

“The Cambridge home-makers centre has long been a destination for shoppers wanting to rejuvenate their home, with the addition of National Tiles it has taken the next step in becoming the one-stop shop for all home makeover and renovation needs,” National Tiles Hobart Store manager Andrew Long said.

“Our spacious showroom has plenty of designs to choose from and our friendly team are always here to help.

“National Tiles also supplies most major and small domestic builders in Tasmania, helping to pave the way for the growth and development of our beautiful island state.”

Mr Stott said the store would be convenient to its Hobart customers.

“We believe that our onsite stock availability will significantly alleviate the traditionally long lead time Tasmanian shoppers have faced in getting tiles and flooring.

“The depth and breadth of our range combined with our

design offering, low prices and first-class customer service will be a welcome addition to the market.

“Importantly, National Tiles has created employment opportunities for Tasmanians who bring their knowledge of the area and their local expertise to help support our growth in this new arena.”

Mr Stott said the store would offer everything customers were looking for with a multi-layered approach.

“As well as a pick-up

facility where customers can collect their tile purchases on the day, there is trade drivethrough and trade shop which covers all trade and DIY needs.

“The stunning showroom has an unbeatable retail and commercial offering of tiles and a significant focus on timber flooring.

“We will be working very closely with local architects, builders and interior designers with in-house personalised consultations with our design team and showcasing market leading

technology on site.

“National Tiles is more than just a business, we are a family.

“We acknowledge our humble beginnings while always looking to the future.

“Our core values are centred around respect, teamwork, customer commitment, innovation and a relentless desire for improvement which keeps us on target as the ultimate tile, timber and stone destination.”

National Tiles is now open for business at 66 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge.

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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE OPENS ON THE EASTERN SHORE A NEW voluntary community service has been established in Bellerive with the clear vision of providing resources for both school students and adults alike.

The centre, operated by well-known local historian, author and curator John Sargent, replaces the previous Visitor Information Centre which welcomed more than 8000 guests over an 18 year period.

“The new centre focuses on Aboriginal and European settlement, early Bellerive, the bridges and the ferries of the Derwent,” Mr Sargent said.

“Accompanying the displays is a huge collection of books, documents and photographs to support visits and enquiries on Eastern Shore history.

“I have a passion for school students in particular to become

more aware of preserving the past for the future and also for those people researching our historical significant area.”

The new service is operated in collaboration with the Bellerive Historical Society, of which Mr Sargent is Patron.

Visits to the centre can be arranged by appointment by phoning 0419 572 958.

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there and in Longford until his dad relocated the family to Hobart in 1958. They settled in Taroona where Malcolm attended Taroona Primary and High School. Sport has played a major part in Malcolm’s life, growing up supporting Sandy Bay Football Club and St Kilda Football Club. His interest in music began in 1964 after he purchased his first record – Have I The Right by The Honeycombs. Inspired by the late Ron Fellowes from local band The Black Diamonds, Malcolm purchased his first drum set in 1966 and performed in many bands until the late 1990s. He commenced presenting at Hobart FM in July 1998 to express his love of music, playing a selection of music from the '50s through to the '80s on the Tuesday Drive Show from 4pm to 6pm. With a personal library totalling almost 38,000 songs, Malcolm prefers Rock ‘n’ Roll with real instruments, but endeavours to accommodate as many requests as he can.

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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.

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Another good week in dogland The Dog Grumbler I’VE been writing this column for five or six years now.

Having a monthly deadline has been good for me I feel, but it gets harder each month to find things to write about.

About the bottom of each calendar page, I start losing sleep.

This month I have enjoyed several special moments and though they may not excite you, they did me, and in desperation for a topic I will share them with you.

I was walking through some bushland with Pippa the Schnoodle.

She lagged behind to inhale something special as a wallaby hopped across our path about two metres ahead.

Pippa saw and heard nothing.

She caught up and passed me a few steps later and as she crossed the path of the wallaby, a lightning change came over her.

In less than a second she was bounding through the bush in the direction the wallaby had taken.

I called her and was pleased to see her return instantly — well, almost instantly.

Here was an illustration of the power of smell.

There were lots of critters in the woods – their scat was everywhere and Pippa had been inspecting it throughout the walk, but this scent was only a couple of seconds old, so Pippa knew its owner was still close by.

The wallaby had hit the ground twice as it crossed the path, but Pippa knew instantly in which direction it had travelled.

Think about that.

Two, maybe three little scent cones rising from the ground where the wallaby had bounded through just seconds before, but Pippa could

detect the relative decay in the scent between those points – and thus the direction of travel.

She knew in less than a second that a wallaby had come through here seconds before.

She knew it was not far ahead and which way it was headed.

How cool is that?

The second pleasant experience was on a visit to Bellerive beach the other day.

I had with me my toy poodle as well as three of her friends – a Spoodle, a Labradoodle and a Groodle.

As we reached the beach, we came upon a dog waiting for her owner to finish a phone call.

The dog was a little apprehensive, but I crouched down and waited as my group approached politely and they exchanged protocols.

Poppy the Labradoodle is very energetic and runs flat out wherever we go.

She and the stranger hit it off instantly.

Although they had very divergent backgrounds breed-wise, they were of similar size and shape and within a few moments they were taking turns chasing each other in circles.

The others had things to sniff but one by one they were drawn into the game and eventually all five were running madly as I and the lady with the phone watched and laughed.

If we hadn’t things to do elsewhere, I think they would have played until they collapsed from exhaustion.

I have seen a Chihuahua and a Great Dane play together.

With that kind of size difference, chasing is a bit futile but if the Great Dane rolls on its back they can play fight quite convincingly.

Some dogs never get to do this because their owners are afraid to let them off lead.

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Some dogs never learn that it’s good to be a dog, never learn universal protocols by which dogs become friends.

Those dogs miss out, but not — by my reckoning — as much as their owners.

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WORK SAFETY A PRIORITY MAKE work, health and safety a priority this October by participating in one of the many events available as part of this year’s WorkSafe Tasmania Month.

The focus of WorkSafe Tasmania Month is on improving health and safety, wellbeing and return to work outcomes in Tasmanian workplaces.

It is an important time for all employers and workers to focus on new and better ways of ensuring that we are safe while at work, so everyone can go home at the end of their working day without injury.

Free work health and safety events will run online as well as in-person in Hobart, Launceston, and Devonport.

Attending an event during WorkSafe Tasmania Month, whether online or in-person, is an ideal opportunity for employers and workers to increase their knowledge and practical skills in work health and safety.

This year’s theme, ‘Safe Bodies, Safe Minds: Working together to ensure workers return home safe and well every

day’, is supported by a program that has an exciting range of events on offer.

Topics cover everything from safety and wellbeing to mental health, return to work and injury management, culture and more.

Throughout WorkSafe Month, Tasmanians can all learn something new about how to be safer, healthier and more productive in the workplace.

Employers and workers attending sessions are also encouraged to take back the knowledge they have gained to their co-workers and managers

alike so that everyone can benefit by building safer and healthier workplaces.

WorkSafe Tasmania Month, which runs from 1 October to 29 October 2021, is an initiative of the WorkCover Tasmania Board delivered by WorkSafe Tasmania.

It is part of Safe Work Australia Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about work health and safety and to reduce work-related injury, illness and death.

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THREATENED TREE SPECIES DELIBERATELY POISONED Have your

say

on council’s Draft Tree Policy (trees on council land) by completing the survey.

Consultation closes 4 October.

To find out more visit

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CLARENCE City Council is investigating the deliberate poisoning of a prominent stand of trees at the Bellerive Bluff end of Alexandra Parade.

More than 10 trees have been affected by the flagrant act of vandalism, including a threatened species of Eucalyptus, sparking outrage amongst Landcare groups.

The trees, which are now dying, were discovered to have been drilled with holes of varying sizes for the purpose of administering poison.

Clarence City Council Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said he was extremely disappointed to learn of the poisoning

of council trees, describing the act of vandalism as callous.

“These are significant trees that have stood proudly for many decades, providing a vital habitat for numerous animal species – potentially even the rare and endangered forty-spotted pardalote,” he said.

“The affected trees are important to the beach ecosystem and without their root system helping to stabilise the sandy foreshore, the area is at risk of coastal erosion – a consequence the vandals clearly failed to understand.”

The arborist report estimates the total amenity value of the

trees, which are all native species, to be $185,257.

Mayor Chipman said council would remove any unsafe dead limbs, but the tree trunks would remain in place to provide habitat for native wildlife and perching opportunities for birds that frequent the area.

“We will also be installing signs to remind people of the offence that has occurred and asking for any information that might help catch those responsible,” he said.

“Council has also developed a draft Tree Policy which seeks to put measures in place to reduce the incidence of vandalism against trees and vegetation, as well

as limit the unnecessary removal of healthy trees on council land.

“Consultation on the policy opens today and we invite everyone to log on to our Your Say website to read the policy and provide their feedback.”

The draft Tree Policy can be viewed on the Your Say Clarence website at www.yoursay. ccc.tas.gov.au and is open for community consultation until 4 October 2021.

Anyone with information on this matter is urged to contact council on 03 6217 9500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Seniors Week 2021

Clarence Art Park Walk Help us celebrate Seniors Week 2021 with an Art Park Walk around Risdon Brook Dam. Date: Wednesday 13 October 2021 Time: 10.30am - 1.00pm Location: Risdon Brook Dam, 5a Grasstree HIll Road, Risdon RSVP: Bookings essential.

Tickets available via humanitix.com or by contacting Allyson Byrne on 03 6217 9598 or abyrne@ccc.tas.gov.au

To find out more visit: www.ccc.tas.gov.au/artwalk

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Play Bridge This fascinating card game is mentally stimulating and great fun for people of all ages

6 week beginners’ bridge afternoon or evening courses are about to start:

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Where:

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Payment and collection of first lesson material is to be done in advance.

Please contact Tasmanian Bridge Bridge Association Please contact Tasmanian Association to register or for queries email: tba@tasbridge.com.au to register or for queries phone: 0400 492 327 or phone: 0400 492 327 and leave a message. or email: tba@tasbridge.com.au

Clarence City Council Alderman Mayor Doug Chipman, right, with Bellerive-Howrah Coastcare Group member Jean Gray in front of the poisoned trees.

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Little Bee launches Reconciliation Action Plan

From left, Little Bee owner Kath Lewin, Aboriginal artist Allan Mansell and Little Bee employee Nadine Baines.

Campfire story telling.

THE Tasmanian Aboriginal community and culture will be celebrated at a free educational event on the Eastern Shore in October.

Little Bee Early Years Learning and Child Care Centre, in conjunction with Ballawinne Aboriginal Corporation, are hosting a not-forprofit festival to launch its Reconciliation Action Plan.

Held on Sunday 17 October, the festival will be held at Little Bee Airport, 5 Llanherne Drive, Cambridge, from

Mila Goodwin holding her ochre paining on bark.

10am to 2pm.

It will open with a raising of flags by Aboriginal Elder Aunty Lee-Anne Goodwin and her granddaughter Mila who attends Little Bee, and the Welcome to Country delivered by Todd Sculthorpe.

There will also be an Aboriginal cleansing ceremony and dance, live music, body art, jewellery making, basket weaving, spear making, several interactive art exhibitions, storytelling and puppet show, a mutton bird display, a display of educational resources

from the Aboriginal Education Library, food vans, and a free barbecue.

Little Bee owner Kath Lewin said it would be an educational event that would be worthwhile and inclusive for all Tasmanian families, regardless of their cultural background.

“Many of our cultural stalls are both educational and interactive and will be aimed at people of all ages, from young children through to adults,” she said.

“We hope our festival will be a beautiful celebration of our

growing relationships, connections, and pride for the Aboriginal community and reconciliation at Little Bee. “We acknowledge and celebrate the diverse talents, skills and abilities of our Aboriginal community and look forward to further supporting Aboriginal education for families and children who attend Little Bee, as well as others in the wider community.”

For more information, phone 6248 5994 or email littlebee@littlebee. net.au.

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The business is built on honesty, providing the correct product and advice to meet clients’

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They also proudly sponsor a variety of local clubs and events including surf lifesaving, swimming, sailing and local shows.

The team at Choices Flooring Midway Point cater for both retail and commercial markets, specialising in carpet,

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They also offer installation for your home or commercial projects with their preferred flooring contractors.

With the working environment evolving from the office into

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While planning for new flooring may seem like a big decision, Choices Flooring offers great solutions towards your next decorating and

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New MCMF manager appointed THE Murdoch Clarke Mortgage Fund (MCMF) has appointed former long-term ANZ manager Ben Wallace to manage its $325 million fund.

After 33 years in various roles with the ANZ, including starting as a teller, moving into back office administration, branch management and senior lending roles, Mr Wallace said it was time for a change.

“We (MCMF) are definitely implementing a growth strategy,” he said.

“Both in terms of the number of investors and borrowers we have, as well as the overall fund balance.

“Though we are Hobartbased, we are expanding into the north of the state, and are currently fitting out a Launceston office to be opened in the next few months.”

Mr Wallace said MCMF delivered a more simplified lending process for its borrowers and took pride in providing personal and efficient service to its investors and borrowers.

“MCMF covers off some of the areas that the major banks won’t cover such as Property Development and SMSF Loans,” he said.

“We will provide a loan

of up to 66.6 per cent of the value of residential, rural residential or commercial property, up to 60 per cent of the value of a rural property and up to 50 per cent of the value of hotels or specialised security.

“And we use clear, simple to understand language about what we can and can’t do as well as providing options.

“MCMF loans are

interest only.

“Interest is payable quarterly in arrears, which is good for cash flow.”

Mr Wallace said from an investment perspective, the fund delivered great return on funds.

“At the time of writing, our investment interest rate was 2.47 per cent, which is significantly better than other current rates available in the market,” he said.

Outdoor projects for Spring IF you’re planning an outdoor project at your place this spring, no matter how big or small, local landscape garden supplier DécorEarth is ready to rock.

DécorEarth owner Chris Madden has no doubt the Mornington landscape supply yard will be hectic over the next few months. Gravel, garden soil and barks are just some of the products they stock that will help homeowners spruce up their outdoor areas in the

lead-up to summer.

“Since the world as we knew it changed last year, gardening has become the new going out,” he said. “Landscape gardeners are crazily busy.

“Last year when we were working from home and spending weekends there too, gardening and landscaping projects became the vibe.

"Raised vegetable garden beds were also really popular.”

When it’s time to start

a garden project, that means it’s time to call DécorEarth.

A family-owned and operated local business, DécorEarth has earned a reputation for supplying professional landscapers, builders, tradesmen and avid home gardeners with an extensive range of quality sands, soils, stones and other garden supplies at competitive rates, complete with friendly service from knowledgeable staff.

Chris opened the

original DécorEarth site at Glenorchy nearly 15 years ago. With Chris overseeing the business, son Kyle running the office and wife Michelle working hard behind the scenes, DécorEarth steadily grew and eventually expanded, with the family opening the Mornington site in 2018.

The company now employs about a dozen staff at Mornington, including experienced horticulturalists Scotty

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HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

BY VOLUNTEERING TODAY THE Clarence Community Volunteer Service (CCVS) is seeking volunteers who wish to make a difference to the lives of others in their community.

The volunteer service provides help and companionship to those with assisted living requirements – due to ageing or disability

– through a range of services including transport assistance, shopping assistance, telephone support, dog walking, and light gardening.

The service accepts volunteers from all areas, ages, experience levels and abilities.

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match for each volunteer based on personality, the activities they wish to support, as well as their abilities.

To help make a positive impact on others in the community through volunteering, visit www.ccc.tas.gov. au/volunteerwithus and complete the online form.

Blossom Crescent playground in the works WORK will soon commence on the construction of the new park and playground at the Blossom Crescent site in Cambridge.

The playground will include a bird’s nest swing, in-ground trampoline, swings, mini

soccer goals and a large combination play unit for kids of all ages.

The park will be fenced with a new picnic shelter, water bottle filling station, park seating, loop path, outdoor exercise equipment, native

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The park was identified as a priority in the Cambridge Master Plan and has been designed with input from local children and community members.

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ATHLETICS FOR MASTERS Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic Centre for the over 30s from October to March.

A ‘Come and Try Evening’ will be held on Wednesday 6 October 2021 from 6pm.

For more information, visit www.tasmastersathletics.org.au, phone 0402 314 079, or email tasmasterssec@gmail.com.

EASTERN SHORE BRIDGE CLUB The Eastern Shore Bridge Club has relocated and now meets at the Clarence Uniting Church in York Street Bellerive on Tuesday evenings at 7am. If you are interested in learning to play bridge or wish to join the walk-in sessions, phone John Cummings on 0423 187 588.

All levels are welcome.

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EASTERN SHORE NEEDLEWORK GROUP Meets at the Sunshine Centre, Howrah Road, Howrah. They meet on Monday from 9am to 12:30pm, Wednesday from noon to 3:30pm, and on Saturday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.

Contact for Monday and Wednesday is Ailene on 0418 425 843, and contact for Saturday is Marianne on 0408 487 445.

LAUDERDALE CANAL MODEL BOATING The Lauderdale Canal Model Boating group meets at the Northern Terrace in Lauderdale each Saturday morning from 9am, weather permitting.

A wide selection of model boats can be seen most Saturdays and everyone is welcomed. Help and advice is freely available and you can try to operate the free have a go boat. Come along and see the models sailing, and maybe you will be encouraged in taking up the hobby and joining the group. For more information, phone Randall at 6287 7158.

SHORELINE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB The Shoreline Combined Probus Club is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The club meets on the third Monday of each month at the Howrah Community Centre at 10am.

Following a meeting and morning tea, a guest speaker or another activity is enjoyed. As well as the monthly meetings, there are social outings, lunches, bus trips, a walking trip on the second Monday of the month, and a movie night on the third Tuesday of the month.

For more information, phone membership officer Peter Van Tienen on 0400 168 288 or email pv423392@bigpond.net.au.

BEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP Our free group is run by a bereaved mother and is open to people who have lost a child at any age, for any cause and regardless of whether the loss was recent or not. Grandparents and adult siblings are eligible too.

The evening meetings are in the McDougall building in Ellerslei Road, Battery point on the second Tuesday of every second month at 7:30pm. Social gatherings occur in the months in between on a Sunday afternoon.

Freecall 1300 064 068 for dates and details.

C CLARENCE CITY BAND The Clarence City Band is based at the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre. The band caters for all tastes and ensembles and provides a development program for members of the community to learn a musical instrument. For more information, visit www.ClarenceCityBand.com.au.

CLARENCE CLIMATE ACTION COMMUNITY GROUP A local community group working towards positive climate solutions, with the view that together, people can make a better future. For more information, visit clarenceclimateaction.org or the Clarence Climate Action Facebook page.

CLARENCE COMMUNITY KNITTING GROUP Knit and crochet for friends, families and charities.

Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny.

Wednesdays 10am-12 noon.

Phone Romana Sanders 6244 4736 CLARENCE WALK AND TALK GROUP Meet at Clarence Integrated Care Centre, Bayfield Street, Rosny. Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am.

For more information on the walks, phone Dot Batt on 6244 6276/0400 607 355 or Mavis Kregor on 6247 8696.

COAL RIVER VALLEY GARDEN CLUB INC The Coal River Valley Garden Club Inc meets on the fourth Monday of the month from January to November at the Richmond Football Club Rooms, Richmond War Memorial Oval, Victoria Street, Richmond at 7:30pm and includes guest speakers, trade table and supper. Some meetings may be held off site. New members always welcome.

For more information, phone 6260 2727.

CREW FITNESS Crew Fitness is a not-for-profit community fitness group that offers bootcamp and high-intensity interval training. Classes run for 45 minutes from Monday until Friday at 6am and on Saturdays at 7:45am. It is based out of the Lindisfarne Sailing Club. New members are welcome.

D DANCING Female salsa dance partner wanted for salsa dance lessons and practice sessions before class. Female ballroom dance partner wanted for Friday social events. Drummer looking to jam with a band.

Phone Serge on 0412 699 748.

F FORCETT COMMUNITY HALL HANDMADE AND FARMERS’ MARKET The Forcett Community Hall is holding a Handmade and Farmers’ Market on the third Sunday of each month from 10am to 1pm. There will be a range of local produce, craft, art, baking and plants.

There will also be a barbecue and coffee van. The hall is located at 699 Arthur Highway, Forcett – about seven kilometres south of Sorell.

COVID practices will be in place and check-in required.

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LINDISFARNE GARDEN CLUB INC New members welcome. For more information, phone Norma on 6244 1271.

LINDISFARNE RIVERSIDE ARTS CHOIR Lindisfarne Riverside Arts Choir Inc meet at the Activity Centre on Lincoln Street every Thursday night at 7pm. All welcome. For more information, phone Jane on 0408 326 544.

LINDISFARNE TAI CHI FOR SENIORS Gentle exercise and meditation for the older age group. Weekly classes commenced Monday 19 July at 10am at Queen Victoria Home, 13 Milford Street, Lindisfarne. Please arrive early to fill in COVID screening form. Do not attend if feeling unwell or have cold or flu-like symptoms. For more information, phone Sheila on 6288 7979.

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

For more information, phone John on 6244 6539.

MASONIC MEMBERSHIP If you are interested in finding out what Masons do, then Masonic Membership may be for you.

Email your enquiry to lindisfarnelodge@outlook. com. Advise your name and contact phone, and we will respond.

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PITTWATER ART GROUP Pittwater Art Group recommenced on Tuesday 23 February. Painting in all mediums. For more information, phone Gail Ellen on 0427 658 775.

HANDS ON CRAFT Meets every Monday except public holidays at the Lindisfarne Activity Centre, 37A Lincoln Street from 9:30am to noon. Entry fee is $5 and includes morning tea. We are a group of experienced people who enjoy getting together to share and pass on our expertise in various forms of crafts including embroidery, jewellery making and card making. New member welcome. For more information, phone Jan Rolf on 6243 1000 HOBART MINIATURE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (HMSLS) Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates a miniature railway. They cater for people with a passion for railways or an interest in any aspect of model engineering. You don’t need to be an accomplished engineer. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit www.hmsls.com.

J JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Do you need a JP? The Tasmanian Society of JPs and Service Tasmania has a Justice of the Peace on duty at Service Tasmania, Rosny Park every Tuesday from 9:30am to 4:pm. At other time, go to www.tsjpi.asn. au and click ‘Find a JP’.

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

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R ROKEBY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre programs for 2021, all welcome. Monday: Clarence Plains Walkers at 9am, and Knopwood Knitters from 9am to 2pm.

Tuesday: Sewing and craft at 10:30am, and basis sewing from 1pm to 2pm. Wednesday: Dancing with Hiroko for $10, and Be Connected Basis Computers from 9am to 3pm. Every second Wednesday: Two-course community lunch. Every second Thursday: Basis Photography Group sessions for a gold coin donation. Friday: exercise group Staying Strong Living Well for a gold coin donation. Every second Friday: PINGO from 10am to 12pm, cost is $7.50 and morning tea is included. All programs are located at the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre, 85 Tollard Drive, Rokeby. For more information, phone 6247 6778, email admin@rokebync.org.au, or visit the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre Facebook page.

ROSNY MONTAGU BAY LANDCARE AND COASTCARE GROUP Monthly working bees planting and maintaining native bushland usually held on the third Sunday of the month from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

Locations vary, but are either in the Rosny Hill Nature Recreation Area or the Rosny Montagu Bay Foreshore Reserve. For more information, email rmbcareinc@gmail.com or phone John on 0419 826 052.

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

The Parkside Foundation Supporting people with a disability • • • • • • •

Individual and group support Life skills development Recreation and Leisure Supported holidays School holiday and after school programs Respite - evening and overnight weekend Coordination of supports – improving life choices

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SING AUSTRALIA SORELL CHOIR We are a community choir who love to sing a variety of music. We have piano accompanist every week. No auditions necessary. Free for the first few weeks to see if you like us. We meet Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm at the Midway Point Community Hall, 31 Raynors Road, Midway Point. Books are provided. Membership and weekly fees are small and affordable if you decide to join. For more information, contact Katherine and Kim Bright on singaustraliasorell@gmail.com, or visit the Sing Australia Sorell Choir Facebook page.

SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY MARKET South Arm community market has returned. First Sunday of every month, 9:30pm to 1pm. Lots of interesting stalls. Phone Karen to book a site on 0409 029 664.

SOUTH ARM PENINSULA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (SAPRA) Bingo is held at 7pm on the first Tuesday of each month in 2021 at the South Arm Community Centre, 9 Calverton Place, South Arm. Game cards are $1 each and there are 15 games per session.

Cash prizes. BYO drinks (including alcohol) and nibbles. Tea and coffee is available for a $2 donation. Fun night out, with money raised going toward the running costs of the community centre.

THE STORY ISLAND PROJECT Enthusiastic volunteer tutors are wanted to support students in The Story Island Project’s fun storytelling workshops. Story Island workshops boost young people’s confidence and creativity, and will be held weekly at select primary schools on the Eastern Shore in term four. For more information, visit storyislandproject.org/volunteer or phone 0409 856 979.

SUPPORTING FACIAL PAIN SUFFERERS Online meetings, emails, and phone chats support those with Trigeminal Neuralgia and other facial neuralgias. In future, face to face meetings will resume. For more information and support, contact support group leader Helen Tyzack on 0459 022 883 or newtyzack@gmail.com. Don’t suffer alone.

S 365 SUPPORT FITNESS 365 Support Fitness run senior strength, balance and flexibility classes on Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesday at 11:30am, and Friday at 9am and noon. They are held at the PCYC in Bellerive, with it costing $8 a class. We understand the importance of strength, stretching and balance to keep your body and bones strong, improve your balance, keep a healthy mindset and keep your range of motion so you don’t require the assistance of a mobility aide and still be physically active at home as you age. For more information, phone 0407 967 961 or email 365sfitness@gmail.com.

T TENNIS IN HOWRAH Come along to one of our daily social tennis groups at the Sunshine Tennis Club. You’re sure to find a group playing at your level, we’re a friendly bunch. For more information, visit www. sunshinetennisclub.org.au.

TIME OUT CRAFT PROGRAM Come and join in on Thursdays 9:30am to noon at Citywide Baptist Church, 400 Cambridge Road, Morning, for a range of crafts, morning tea and friendship. $5 per session, working during school terms. For more information, phone Raie Semmens on 6244 2586.

Y YOGA AND PILATES IN HOWRAH Back friendly yoga classes on Tuesdays at 5:30pm and Pilates at 7pm at the Howrah Recreation Centre. For more information, phone Jackie on 0467 197 499.

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YOGA IN LINDISFARNE Gentle Yoga Class on Wednesdays from 11am to noon at the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre. Phone Kate on 0401 177 238.

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PALAWA KANI LANGUAGE TRANSLATION FOR LOVED CARTOON

Tree planting demonstration at Houston’s farm.

Earth Collective champions AMANDA Blakney and Jess Hidding's work with Earth Collective has seen them recognised as Climate Champions by local community group Clarence Climate Action.

Ms Blakney had been working professionally in the climate change space for nearly 15 years, but wanted a project that was more personal.

Long-time friend Ms Hidding was looking for a way to contribute beyond her everyday lifestyle choices.

“We knew we couldn’t save the world by ourselves, so we set up the Earth Collective to get people together and inspire each other,” Ms Blakney said.

The group began with a plant and produce swap to make it easier for families and friends to grow food, reduce waste and see what others were doing in their garden.

However, they were also interested in a revegetation project.

The two friends contacted Anthony Houston, who offered them the use of his farm at Cambridge.

“Anthony had input into what sort of plants he wanted – he put up the initial money,” Ms Blakney said.

“Then, in September last year, we got a community grant from Tinkle, a company in Richmond.

“This year, we’ve been working with a Landcare Tasmania grant.”

The group has planted nearly 2000 grasses, sedges and lilies, as well as 800 trees and shrubs on Houston’s farm.

On planting days, they meet in the barn to have a coffee and cake while people arrive.

“Morning tea is a big part of it, as well as having fun,” Ms Blakney said.

“We’re also trying to set the example of not using plastic for the morning tea.”

Once everybody arrives, they move to the paddock for a demonstration.

“There has been so much momentum,” Ms Hidding said.

“At a recent Saturday, there were about 30 adults and 15 kids, more than we were expecting.”

She hoped that the tree plant would expand and become a long-term project.

“It would be really nice to have a big regenerated area where people can come and see how the plants are going,” she said.

“It’s just about trying to do something good and rehabilitate the land, and it has been so rewarding.

“It has shown that if you really want to do something inspiring, it’s doable.”

From left, Big Monkey Theatre’s Christine Bailey, Tasmanian Community Fund chair Sally Darke, Daisy Allen, Skye Cox, Adam Thompson, ‘Little J and Big Cuz’ director Tony Thorne, and Nala Mansell.

A LOCAL theatre company and an animation production house have partnered with Tasmanian Aboriginal writers, producers and voice actors to translate an episode of a much loved children’s animated series into palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines.

Funded by the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF), Ned Lander Media and Screen Tasmania, the project will make a palawa kani recording of an episode of the multi award-winning Aboriginal children’s animated television series titled ‘Little J and Big Cuz’ which is broadcast on NITV and ABC Kids.

The episode was written by Tasmanian Aboriginal author and screenwriter Adam Thompson and is seen as

important work for the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.

The episode titled “Shelter” is from season three of the television series, produced by local animation house Blue Rocket.

Big Monkey Theatre was awarded more than $47,000 to make the recording and chair Jeff Michel said with the Tasmanian arts sector having had an incredibly difficult time since the pandemic, this project would inject a welcome boost to local artists.

“Little J and Big Cuz won the 2018 Logie Award for Most Outstanding Children’s Program, which speaks to the artistic merit of the series,” Mr Michel said.

Mr Thompson said he was over the moon that his episode was being

translated to palawa kani and was glad that the Tasmanian Aboriginal community would be able to connect with the episode on an even greater level.

“Having our language showcased so broadly through the medium of television, demonstrates the Tasmanian Aboriginal people’s resilience, and our strength in culture and language,” Mr Thompson said.

“It has a big impact on Aboriginal kids, seeing their language featured in mainstream media helps to solidify and build pride in their identity at a young age.”

In each of the previous series a palawa kani version of an episode has been recorded and produced using Tasmanian voices.

Tasmanian Aboriginal

Centre youth and palawa kani worker Rosetta Thomas said the Tasmanian Aboriginal community felt such pride to see and hear their language on the television screen.

“Everyone was so proud that all the actors’ parts were by palawa kani speakers from the community and some of them were our young people who learn language in the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre’s youth groups,” Ms Thomas said.

“This episode is another great achievement in our longterm project to reinstall our language and have it passed from generation to generation within the Aboriginal community and also to have it honoured by the public.”

TCF chair Sally Darke

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said the TCF Board was proud to be able to support the project as it benefited Tasmanian Aboriginal artists.

“It will create greater dissemination of palawa kani in the Tasmanian community and will benefit Tasmanian school children who don’t often get exposure to Tasmanian made Aboriginal content,” Ms Darke said.

An independent funding body, the Fund provides grants to community organisations that make a difference by improving social, environment and economic wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.

For more information, visit www.tascomfund.org or phone the Fund office on 6165 8333.

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GET INTO HIKING WITH THE TASMANIAN ICONIC WALK

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FITNESS goals that excite you and give you a clear focus are those you’ll stick to.

I’ve certainly noticed an increase in the number of people wanting to get into hiking and into nature.

Sometimes the goal is to meander on very clear, relatively short tracks to something much harder, and having a progressive training regime will help you get hike ready and really enjoying the experience.

Whatever your goal is it is important to: • Don’t over think it – make a start.

• Progressively increase your fitness by challenging yourself with longer or more difficult walks.

• Join a group of likeminded people to keep you going, motivated and accountable.

In 2017, I founded the not-for-profit charity Tasmanian Iconic Walks with the aim of getting more people into more challenging hikes with a group of friends or work mates.

The charity provides facts about reducing your personal risk of stroke via living physically active lives.

Low levels of physical activity are a significant risk factor to having a stroke in later life, as is high blood pressure.

My point is if you join our event this year, you’ll be signing up to all three of these factors.

The event will be a walk from Tasman Arch to Fortescue Bay – seven hours and 17 kilometres of glorious scenery – on 6 November.

Registrations for the 2021 Tasmanian Iconic Walk number four are now open.

People are encouraged to bring a team of four or more to raise money for the Stroke Foundation.

We do not recommend

or allow anyone to simply show up on the day and take part.

We offer fitness hiking resources that will progressively get you fit for the event.

Once you register you will receive a fitness plant to follow to prepare for the long day hiking in the wilderness.

For more information or to register, visit www. tasmanianiconicwalks. org or the Tasmanian Iconic Walks Facebook or Instagram page.

*Jo Cordell-Cooper owns Jo CC Holistic

PT which specialises in women’s fitness and health (including weight loss) across the ages. Jo founded Tasmanian Iconic

Walks in 2017 following her father’s death from stroke. More than $120,000 has been raised and donated to Stroke

Foundation from the last three events. For more information, contact Jo on 0409 862206 or email jo@jocc.com.au.

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Out-smart and out-race THE countdown to Hobart’s hotly contested “Race for Research” is on, with The Mind Games 2022 officially launched this month.

The Mind Games is an action-packed annual event that sees corporate teams of five try to outsmart and out-race their competitors in a series of exciting and imaginative challenges designed to test their skills, creativity and teamwork.

Aimed at highlighting the importance of workplace wellbeing, the event has raised more than $150,000 for the Menzies Centre over the past two years.

The funds have been used to support a range of projects, including the research of PostDoctoral student Adam Nebbs.

“Having fun at work is a big contributor to mental wellbeing and it’s

From left, Aurora Energy chief executive officer Rebecca Kardos, Sammy Starr and Tas Gas chief executive officer Phaedra Deckart.

great to see how many Tasmanian organisations recognise that,” The Mind Games founder Sherri Ring said.

“We’re fortunate to have the support of our Gold Sponsor Aurora

Energy, our Silver Sponsor TasGas and our stage sponsors who will create our team challenges.

“Last year we saw teams involved in activities like assembling

power towers, building muffin stacks, creating superhero costumes and cooking the ultimate pancake. We can’t wait to see what our sponsors will come up with to challenge our

teams this year.”

The Mind Games is open to up to 50 teams, and with spots filling fast Ms Ring encourages workplaces to sign up soon.

“The Mind Games is

the most fun you’ll have at work,” she said.

“I can promise you lots of laughs and loads of entertainment, as well as rewards from knowing that you are contributing to mental

health research.”

The 2022 Mind Games will be held at The Goods Shed at Macquarie Point on 25 February. Teams can register now at www. themindgames.com.au

SORELL FAMILY PRACTICE PROVIDES AFTER-HOURS SERVICE ACCESS to timely general practice care is a challenge for all Tasmanians.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Tasmania recently described the situation as “dire”, with 50 advertised positions for general practitioners needed urgently across Tasmania.

As a result, patients experience extended wait times for care, and often travel to access general practice care outside their local community or at the emergency department.

The Sorell and surrounding municipalities face these challenges more intensely than most.

With one of the fastest growing populations in Tasmania and historically low levels of available

general practitioners, many patients in the area are not registered on the books of any general practice.

In response to these challenges, Sorell Family Practice has announced a new After-Hours GP service.

It will now be able to see all patients who need urgent medical attention from 6pm to 9pm Monday to Friday.

Common presentations currently being seen include children with worsening asthma, fever, lacerations requiring stitching, injured bones, infections, workplace injuries, and acute flares of chronic conditions.

Sorell Family Practice’s goal is to grow this service to meet local demand and attract new general

practitioners to Sorell.

It has a custom built, modern practice set up for this purpose.

Running since 1 July 2021, it is estimated to have prevented an average of 10 Emergency Department presentations per week.

For the coming months, Sorell Family Practice is running COVID-19 vaccination clinics all day on Saturday and Sunday.

It is their goal to transition to offer after-hours services on Saturday and Sunday when Tasmania meets its vaccination targets and there are no longer 300 vaccines being given over the weekend.

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BANJO’S ROSNY PARK KICKING GOALS WITH PARTNERSHIP

From left, Southern Football League Russell Young, Banjo’s Rosny Park franchisee Robbie Iles and Southern Football League competition manager George Kalis.

BANJO’S Rosny Park partnered with the Southern Football League (SFL) to sponsor its finals series in what is hoped will be a lasting and beneficial partnership for both parties.

After taking over the store in July, Banjo’s

Rosny franchisee Robbie Iles said he wanted to engage with the community more.

“The SFL has a huge reach and we thought what better competition to marry up with than the SFL,” he said.

“A lot of the footballers

call in to grab a coffee before footy, and nearly every SFL club has a Banjo’s within five kilometres of their ground, so it’s a nice match.”

Mr Iles said the partnership would help grow grassroots football

in southern Tasmania by making it easier for people to participate.

“It helps get more people involved, less strain on the clubs and less strain on the competition,” he said.

Mr Iles hoped the partnership would

continue next year, with the ideal situation being that each club would be supported by a Banjo’s store.

SFL president Russell Young said having Banjo’s Rosny come on board as the naming rights sponsor for the finals was

a great fit.

“Banjo’s is a quality company and a wellknown name, so it was a great way to promote the final’s series” he said.

“The SFL is a competition that’s been around for some time.

“It touches every area

in southern Tasmania and mixes the city with regional areas.”

If any sporting or community groups were looking to partner up with Banjo’s Rosny, contact Mr Iles at robbie. rosnybakery.com.au.

friends.

“It’s also rewarding when you let go of the ball and you watch it guide its way to the jack.

“I reckon I’ll give bowls more of a go after the

footy season is over.”

Howrah Bowls Club has also hosted students from Howrah Primary School and Rosny College.

Sport

Bowling through perceptions HOWRAH Bowls Club is challenging perceptions by engaging with schools in the community and teaching students how to play bowls.

Guilford Young College students recently participated in four sessions at the club as part of their Health and Physical Education program.

Howrah Bowls Club coach and Bowls Tasmania Junior Development Committee chair Bernard Knight said the program was an introduction to the game of bowls.

“We started off with the basic skills such as getting used to the idea of holding a bowl, looking at the line they’re going to take and learning that the bowl

doesn’t go straight,” he said.

“It’s primarily looking at their delivery style and how they do that, and then they learn from there.”

Mr Knight said the program was changing the perception of bowls being an old person’s game.

“We try to see it as a young person’s game that old people can play,” he said.

“If we can get enough young people to play, there’s every opportunity that they can go far in it.”

Guilford Young College Health and Physical Education teacher Michael Gowans said the school liked to give students the opportunity to participate in things they wouldn’t

From left, year 11 Guilford Young College students Zac Merse, Poppy Wood and Bayley Aziz.

normally be exposed to.

“It’s a new skill for the students – they’ve played football, soccer, cricket and hockey all through high school, so it’s great for them to be exposed

to different sports and different activities,” he said.

Year 11 student Bayley Aziz said it was a great experience as bowls wouldn’t be his first

choice to play as a sport.

“You’ve got to concentrate and have patience,” he said.

“There is a great community and it’s a fun sport to play with your

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Par for female golf participation Public Notices

DEPARTMENT of STATE GROWTH

Davey Street Rehabilitation Work We are repairing the road surface on Davey Street This is essential maintenance to strengthen and improve the condition and safety of the road and reduce ongoing maintenance costs. Please note that the section between Molle Street and Antill Street will be completed at a later time.

This project supports the delivery of projects within the Hobart City Deal.

Traffic changes We will be working nights starting Sunday, 29 August 2021, between 6.30pm and 6.30am from Sunday to Thursday. Night time lane closures and reduced speed limits will be in place. Motorists should allow up to eight minutes extra travel time during the roadworks period.

Two lanes of traffic on Davey Street will remain open during nightworks.

Please follow speed limits and the directions of traffic controllers and signs. A reduced speed limit will also be in place during the day for the roadworks period.

Parking changes There will be no street parking available in the work location. There will be signs to show where the No Parking / No Standing / Tow Away Zones are.

Any vehicles left parked and unattended in the work location during our working hours (overnight from 6.30pm to 6.30am) will be removed.

Bus changes There will be some temporary, nightly disruptions to bus stops. Please follow your service provider’s alerts and look for any local signage.

For more information about this project, visit transport.tas.gov.au.

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From left, Royal Hobart Golf Club ladies captain Lynn Hallam, Royal Hobart Golf Club golf professional Courtney Docking, and Royal Hobart Golf Club and Golf Tasmania Board member Alison Sully.

FIVE Tasmanian golf clubs, including Royal Hobart Golf Club and Tasmania Golf Club, have participated in a series of workshops to promote the sport to female members.

Golf Australia female engagement senior manager Chloe Kurdas said Even Par was a national program designed to increase the number of women and girls playing and leading golf clubs.

“Even Par sees Golf Australia support clubs to complete a review of what they are doing,” she said.

“We want to provide opportunities for growth and development and a clear action plan.”

Ms Kurdas said nationally women only make up 20 per cent of golf club members.

“We need more women playing and more women leading

golf clubs, being on their boards,” she said.

“We know that diversity in leadership and leading decisionmaking can significantly enhance organisations and businesses.”

Golf Australia delivered a series of workshops in Hobart and Launceston with the final session that was recently held at Royal Hobart seeing five clubs being awarded for their participation –

Royal Hobart, Tasmania, Claremont, Kingston Beach and Richmond.

Ms Kurdas said women’s participation at golf clubs was fundamental to their future.

“We have to make sure the game of golf is attractive to everyone and that everyone can see there is a place for them in the game and at a golf club – both playing and leading the sport,” she said.

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Sport

Launching into a new sailing season at Midway Point Yacht Club

A training session.

THE Midway Point Yacht Club (MPYC) is launching into a new sailing season, with the club’s official opening day for the 2021/22 season to be held on Sunday 26 September.

A family-based sailing club, MPYC was established in 1968 and was awarded the Tasmanian Yacht Club of the Year in 2017.

The club caters for all ages and the works it has undertaken in recent years have provided benefits for both club members and the wider community.

Work has included new boat storage sheds, observation deck that provides an excellent viewing platform when functions and regattas are held, and major upgrades to the kitchen area, change

rooms and toilet facilities.

“The club boasts some of the best facilities in the state, which has been mirrored in comments from fellow sailors visiting the club from both around the state and interstate,” MPYC commodore and treasurer Stephen Miller said.

MPYC, located at 34 Brady Street in Midway Point, operates family friendly general sailing, competitive racing and training, with the sailing calendar running on Sundays from late September until the Easter break.

The club offers sail training for all ages in the club’s own boats, which includes Bic Open, Sabre and Pacers, and is supervised by accredited training officers.

The training sessions for

2021/22 kicked off on 19 September with a sail training introduction and registration day at the club.

Weekly training starts on Sunday 3 October from 9am until 11am and continues for 10 weeks.

In addition to weekly trophy and pennant races, the club’s sailing calendar includes the annual Pittwater Regatta, which will be sailed on 4 and 5 December.

Recent work by club members has resulted in the purchase of three new pacer dinghies, complimenting other training boats which assist the training program ran by the club.

The pacer training boats were purchased with help from a grant from the Tasmanian Government.

The club also offers access to its launch ramp

and jetty to power boat and personal watercraft owners.

“We especially encourage new families to the area to come and have a look and get involved with this communitybased club,” Mr Miller said.

“This season at MPYC will be bigger and better than ever, and the club invites anyone interested in sailing or training, or simply to have a drink and a chat, to come down to the club.”

For more information, visit https:// midwaypointyachtclub. yachting.org.au/home/ or the Midway Point Yacht Club Facebook page, or phone Commodore Steve Miller on 0406 864 602 or Vice-Commodore Michael Verrier on 0400 892 129.

TASRACING PARTNERS WITH SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK TASRACING has entered a media partnership with the Sports Entertainment Network (SEN).

SEN operates a network of sports and racing radio and digital assets in 15 Australian markets, including Tasmania, and 26 markets in New Zealand.

The partnership is based on creating new in-depth pre and postrace content to help Tasracing attract more Australian racing fans to Tasmania’s greyhound, harness and thoroughbred codes.

This will complement Tasracing’s existing exclusive live racing broadcast rights partnership with Sky Racing.

The new SEN partnership includes a wide range of content and promotion which provides significant opportunity to showcase all aspects of the Tasma-

nian racing industry and products.

It includes: New Tasmanian content including a weekly Tasmanian tricode Panel Show and a new Wednesday night Tasmanian thoroughbred racing Panel Show.

Broadcast of new Tasmanian segments in five existing national SENTrack weekly Panel Shows.

Promotion on SEN national and New Zealand network, digital platforms, podcasts and social media.

Tasracing chief executive officer Paul Eriksson said partnering with the increasingly popular SEN was an important decision for Tasracing.

“We are always looking at ways we can grow market share in the highly completive national wagering market,” he said.

“SEN provides the

perfect vehicle to help us achieve this.

“In addition to providing racing experts to talk live across SEN’s national network, we plan to create opportunities for as many industry participants and stakeholders as possible to contribute.

“We see this as a good way to help us uncover and nurture our next generation of racing industry media talent.”

Mr Eriksson said SEN’s investment in new Tasmanian sport and racing media coverage was welcome.

“We want to work with organisations that are committed to Tasmania, and that want to tell stories about our racing industry and its successes,” he said.

This new partnership could not come at a better time as SEN recently launched its Tasmanian expansion, announcing three new radio signals

across Tasmania’s biggest cities 1629 SEN Hobart, is now available on 1629 AM and on the SEN app.

SENTrack is also available on 1611AM in Launceston and Devonport.

SEN chief executive Craig Hutchison said Tasmanian racing played a significant role in the state’s economy and had an appealing product to showcase.

“Tasmanian racing, chasing and pacing are a rich part of the state’s proud sporting history and deserve an international spotlight to showcase participants and Tasmania’s yearround racing action,” he said.

“The teams at SEN, SENZ and SENTrack really look forward to building upon its commitment to rich Tasmanian content in conjunction with Tasracing.”

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Swish for Tasmanian basketball

Rosny College students from left, John Sullivan, Harry Griffiths, Georgia Marr and Melanie Shoobridge, with Swisherr Hoops Academy founders Mark Nash, David Bartlett and Anthony Stewart.

BASKETBALL stakeholders in the south of Tasmania united for the launch of the Swisherr West End facility at the site of the old K&D building in Hobart.

Swisherr Hoops Academy was the brainchild of basketball fanatics David Bartlett, Anthony Stewart and Mark Nash who wanted to open up more opportunities and pathways around basketball in Tasmania.

The trio previously converted old squash courts in Warrane and Kingston into high-tech shooting rooms called

Shot Labs.

After these proved successful, they established a longterm partnership with the University of Tasmania focused on student pathways, student experience, athlete development and delivery of a high quality university-based basketball program.

The end result was the Swisherr Hoops Academy.

“We’re passionate about a couple of things, one being basketball, but more particularly, using basketball and sport as a pathway for

young Tasmanians, and clearly one of these opportunities is further education,” Mr Bartlett said.

Swisherr has already partnered with 12 high schools and senior secondary colleges around Hobart, with students able to use the venue for training and in their athlete development programs.

“These kids are passionate about basketball and we want to help them find something that follows that passion,” Mr Bartlett said.

“Maybe it’s sports

journalism, sports marketing or working in health and physical education.

“Ninety-nine out of 100 kids are not going to be professional basketball players, but they can still follow their passion and that’s what this centre is about.”

The centre will be used for numerous purposes, including an open gym on Friday nights where the public can pay $5 to use the equipment, three on three competitions, dunk competitions, and training and skill development sessions.

“Many of the Basketball Tasmania athletes in the south will also be able to train here and use the equipment,” Mr Bartlett said.

“We think we’re onto something basketballers want, something that can build community and provide pathways for young people.

“We’re just really excited to be working with everybody in the basketball community.”

Swisherr is also providing pathways for young Tasmanians by providing employment opportunities in various roles, such as refereeing,

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Rosny College year 11 student Harry Griffiths was informed of the opportunity to work at Swisherr by Anthony Stewart and said it was a great opportunity for him to follow his passion.

“Basketball is my passion, I love to play it, so to be given support and encouraged to do that is really great,” he said.

“It’s also a good opportunity to use the equipment and make the most of the facility when I have the chance.”

Rosny College assistant principal Anthony Coe said the facility and equipment, such as the shot labs, would provide the students with some goals and purpose around the sport.

“Once the other technology gets embedded here it will elevate their knowledge, understanding and performance,” he said.

“Basketball is more than just playing, there’s lots of other opportunities to get involved through a facility like this.”

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