Glenorchy Gazette December 2020

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FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE GLENORCHY MUNICIPALITY

DECEMBER 2020

Independently owned and published by Cor Comms

Merry Christmas

CITY MISSION OPENS NEW SUPER OP SHOP HOBART City Mission has launched a new second-hand clothing store in Moonah, believed to be the largest of its kind in southern Tasmania.

The op shop is located at the old Paul’s Warehouse site at 15 Main Road, Moonah, next to City Mission Op Shop’s current furniture warehouse and has more than 2000 square metres of floor space.

The store includes more than 20,000 items of clothing items plus homewares, bric-a-brac, books, toys, electrical goods and lots more.

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Hobart City Mission volunteer Gloria Miller at the new op shop in Moonah.

Veteran and Community Grants program now open GRANTS for projects supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families are now available, with the latest round of Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program now open.

Local Liberal Senator Eric Abetz said the health and wellbeing of the veteran community was

an ongoing priority for the Liberal Government and the V&CG program was a way of supporting ex-service organisations (ESOs) and community organisations in providing local solutions.

“Veteran and Community Grants are for activities and services that improve the health and wellbeing of members of the veteran

community,” he said.

“Grants can provide seed funding for projects that promote a healthy lifestyle, help veterans to remain living independently in their own homes, reduce social isolation, support carers and improve access to community services.

“Local communities know best what will

benefit veterans and their families, and these grants will provide opportunities to community organisations to extend the important support they provide to veterans and their families.”

ESOs and community organisation partners are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 for local, community-based

projects and activities.

A small number of large grants of up to $150,000 are available for projects that deliver wellbeing support services and activities of broad-scale benefit to the veteran community.

The 2020-21 grant round is now open online and follows the successful Veterans’ Health Week where

social connection amidst the Coronavirus pandemic was the theme and key focus of events.

“2020 has been a tough year for so many, and this year maintaining social connections has been more important than ever when it comes to our mental health and wellbeing,” Senator Abetz said.

“I encourage any local

ESO or community organisation with ideas for practical projects and activities that support safe environments for veterans and their families to connect and engage to consider making an application.”

Grant applications will close 29 January 2021.

For information about how to apply, visit www. communitygrants.gov.au.

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Learning through music

CITY MISSION OPENS NEW SUPER OP SHOP FROM FRONT PAGE

Hobart City Mission social enterprise manager Verity Davis said the new op shop was expected to become a place of community connection, and would provide much needed affordable clothing for Hobart City Mission’s client base.

“We had the opportunity to come and have a look at the site, and as the organisation had seen rapid growth, we thought it would not only be useful for retail, but potential other programs that the organisations might look into in the coming years,” she said.

“Particularly after COVID, we’ve seen increases in shoppers, so we felt that it was time to take the next step into a larger footprint in terms of our retail operations.”

The store was prepared

by City Mission staff as well as a dedicated team of volunteers, who spent two weeks hanging the

clothing and stocking other items, and building a wheelchair accessible ramp.

Ms Davis said the store was manned daily by eight to 10 volunteers as well as a paid staff member.

“We’ve probably had 30 plus volunteers a day to set up – it was a really intense 10-day period,” she said.

“Everyone has been super supportive, we’ve had long time volunteers come in and help us, and we’ve had some new people come in to give us a hand who have signed up to volunteer with us more permanently.”

The opening of the store would not have been possible without the support of the community, with their donations of quality second-hand goods meaning there was enough product to stock the large space.

The five-year lease at the store will ensure

A NEWLY started Multicultural Music and Play Playgroup at the Multicultural Hub in Moonah is using music to help children aged zero to five learn new skills as they grow up.

The program is facilitated by qualified music teacher Catherine Cretan, who runs Hobart Baby Music, on Tuesday mornings from 10am to noon, with the first half being a music session followed by informal play activities.

Ms Cretan said music had a number of benefits for children growing up.

“Music as we know can be very calming and soothing, it can also be very stimulating, and can help you play with your children,” she said.

“We all know children learn through play and it’s a really nice constructive way to share joyful time with your child through singing and dancing.”

Ms Cretan encouraged families from all cultures and backgrounds to attend as it was an inclusive and welcoming

that City Mission Op Shops can continue to help fund Hobart City Mission programs such as Emergency Relief, Small Steps, the DIY Dads program and the Mountain View program at the old Balmoral Motor Inn in Goodwood.

“The store is a really exciting way to contribute to the organisations and its programs – the volunteers are particularly proud in knowing the work that they do here will go directly to help those in the community,” Ms Davis said.

City Mission Op Shops currently have nine stores across southern Tasmania.

Donations to City Mission Op Shops can be made at any of the stores during opening hours.

A free donation pick up service is available to selected suburbs in southern Tasmania.

Bookings can be made by phoning 0468 709 645.

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Music teacher Catherine Cretan running the Multicultural Music and Play Playgroup at the Multicultural Hub in Moonah.

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“Some parents don’t know many lullabies, but there’s a whole world of beautiful lullabies out there, so I spend a good part of each class singing and teaching the carers lullabies they can sing for their children,” she said.

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Mural brings historical building to life

Mural artist Jodie Gaul.

A HISTORICAL building in Glenorchy has received a facelift from Tasmanian artist Jodie Gaul in the form of a mural that depicts the history of the establishment and area.

The Old Chapel Tea Rooms, operated by Aurora Disability Services, is a vocational training facility that provides the opportunity for people with disabilities to undertake Certificate I in Hospitality and showcase their hospitality skills to the public.

Ms Gaul said the mural acted like a storybook, having aspects relevant to the Chapel on it such as a horse called Merlot, a cart with three people in it travelling to church, an apple tree, farm animals, children playing, Aboriginal people and Reverend Benjamin Carvosso, who laid the foundation stone on 1 January 1830, welcoming his church goers.

“In consultation with Aurora Disability Services managing director Joy Cairns OAM

The mural on the side of the Old Chapel Tea Rooms.

and executive officer Angelique Payne, we came up with the 1830s style, so I did a plan and showed it to them, then I made a few changes and came up with the final design,” she said.

“I placed the design into an app, which took me two full days, and then painted it on the wall over six full days.”

Ms Gaul has been a professional artist since 2014, painting on canvases and showing her work in galleries in Tasmania and on the mainland.

“This was my first big mural, so I first thought it was going to be a real challenge, but once I started, I really enjoyed it,” Ms Gaul said.

“While I was painting it, I had so many members of the community come past and stop to chat to me and ask about the process – it was lovely.”

Ms Cairns said she had the inspiration for the mural to provide something beautiful of historical significance to

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the Glenorchy community.

“We wanted something that would educate people about the old building and its prior use and history, as well as blend in nicely” she said.

“The heritage building has so much history when we consider it was the original O’Brien’s Bridge Wesleyan Chapel and built in 1829-1830, and so much has happened since then.”

Before Aurora Disability Services purchased the building in 1989, it had been a church, Sunday school, a community venue and was a Buffalo Lodge.

“It was derelict, and rat infested with no running water, but with volunteer help, we were able to get it to the point it is today,” Ms Cairns said.

“We wanted to provide something to the community that was a feature for years to come and would put us on the map, and this mural does that in being a gateway to the city – it’s quite beautiful.”

Ms Cairns said the Old Chapel Tea Rooms opened up a lot of pathways for people with disability in hospitality.

“They make the scones, they make the soup, they make the quiche, they do the cleaning and they’re aware of food safety,” she said.

“By setting up this establishment, our hospitality trainees proudly can operate their own business venture with support and can showcase their abilities for all in the community to see.”

The team at the Glenorchy Gazette and Cor Comms, publishers of the newspaper, would like to wish advertisers, readers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

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Windermere Primary plants seeds of learning THE 24 Carrot Garden at Windermere Primary School in Claremont has been a wonderful example of the kitchen garden ‘paddock to plate’ philosophy, creating a vibrant and positive food culture at the school.

Established by MONA’s Kirsha Kaechele, the 24 Carrot Gardens initiative engages and inspires students by linking garden produce with cooking.

“The garden is a great space for students of all ages,” Windermere Primary School acting AST Matthew Rice said.

“It is an important engagement tool and it is great to see some of our students utilise the space regularly to develop a sense of pride at what they have been able to do.”

With MONA’s proximity to Windermere Primary School only being a short distance away, the school was a logical choice to start the program, which now involves 15 Tasmanian schools.

“We are very lucky to have had such wonderful support from the MONA team over a long period of time, but volunteers and resources are always an issue,” Mr Rice said.

“With the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 this year, it has meant that the program has not been able to run the way we envisaged, but we are really looking forward to again welcoming our students’ families and friends into the garden and kitchen soon.

From left, Windermere Primary School acting advanced skills teacher Matt Rice and Local Member for Clark Elise Archer enjoying Windermere Primary School’s 24 Carrot Garden.

“Our students are extremely lucky to have such a great space in which to learn but also play and interact.”

Local member for Clark Elise Archer said the program had expanded a long way since it started.

“I was fortunate to see the beginning of this remarkable project and it’s wonderful to see how much it has expanded with more garden beds, and it now has an

impressive architectural greenhouse,” she said.

“The garden is a rich resource for outdoor learning and offers students the opportunity to become engaged with the community through food.

“Children learn to grow, cook and eat healthy produce.”

“Matt was able to explain how the school plans to get things going again after a period of inactivity due to COVID-19.”

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COUNTRY WOMEN SUPPORT ORANGE SKY THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) has supported Orange Sky Laundry throughout 2020, holding events to raise much needed funds.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fundraising has been a bit harder than usual, but CWA members persisted, and through various methods,

including an online raffle, were able to present more than $6000 to Orange Sky. Some branches also donated funds direct to the organisation.

Orange Sky Australia started in Brisbane in 2014 and is a free mobile laundry service for people experiencing

homelessness.

Originally established

by Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett as a way to restore dignity to people doing it tough, it has now expanded to 33 services across the country and has been in strong demand with the COVID crisis.

CWA state vice president Madelaine

Thompson said the CWA were proud to support such a worthy cause.

Due to COVID-19, Orange Sky will continue to be the project for CWA’s fundraiser until September 2021.

For more information, contact state secretary Sandra Bingham on 6231 3706.

Gifts for Guide Dogs THE Claremont Girl Guides Hall will be packed with furry friends and a variety of stall holders when the Guide Dogs Tasmania Christmas Market is held on 6 December.

The market will feature about 30 stalls offering a variety of beautiful handmade products, dog accessories, plants, sweet treats, Christmas gifts, baked goods, and Guide Dogs Tasmania merchandise.

Guide Dogs Tasmania program manager Kim Ryan said the Christmas Market would raise funds for Guide Dogs Tasmania’s guide and assistance dog program.

“It costs more than $50,000 to raise and

train a guide and assistance dog, and due to COVID-19 we had to cancel a lot of our normal fundraising events, so we’re having our own market to raise funds and awareness for guide dogs,” she said.

“We’re hoping it can also be a fun way to support local makers who haven’t been able to do many markets this year – they can come along, sell their wares, make a donation to Guide Dogs for having a stall there and have a really good day.

“We’ll have some puppies there on the day that people can pat as well.”

Guide Dogs Tasmania are hoping vendors will consider donating 10 per

From left, Orange Sky Laundry Hobart service leader Colin Howell, Country Women’s Association (CWA) state vice president Madeline Thompson, CWA community support officer Bea Rolins, CWA southern group president Chris Booth and CWA Glenorchy branch secretary Judy Morris.

Small business advice for recovery grants open The $1.5 million round of the Small Business Advice for Recovery Grant program has opened for applications.

Grants of $750 are available for small businesses to engage the services of a consultant to provide advice or services that will assist with business recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

These grants can be used for business advisory services such as development of marketing plans, business plans or legal advice and/or support in applying for the Business Growth Loan Scheme.

Assessment of applications will commence as applications are submitted and they will be assessed in order of receipt.

Applications will be assessed on applicant and project expenditure eligibility, and evidence provided in support of the application.

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cent of profits on the day to its training programs, instead of a paid site.

“It’s $10 for the site and a donation of a gift towards the fundraising raffle on the day,” Ms Ryan said.

“All proceeds from site fees and raffle comes directly to Guide Dogs Tasmania to help us raise and train life-changing dogs right here in the state.

The Guide Dogs Tasmania Christmas Market will be held at the Claremont Girl Guides Hall at 5 Box Hill Road on Sunday 6 December from 10am to 2pm.

For those interested in holding a stall, email info@guidedogstas. com.au.

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Mental health support needed for students IN the final weeks of the school year, the outstanding efforts of students over the last few months must be acknowledged.

Thanks to incredibly hardworking teachers, students for the most part, have shown resilience and flexibility in adapting to the changes that have taken place this year.

School should be a reassuring place of familiarity and belonging for students, but increasingly, students are becoming anxious and worried about their future.

Mental health and wellbeing is vital for learning and life.

Children who are mentally healthy learn, benefit from life experiences, and have stronger relationships with family members, school staff and peers.

However, when a student needs help there are not enough school psychologists, social workers and counsellors to give support.

Students are falling through the cracks which

From left, student leader from the Glenorchy municipality Toby Patman, parent association member Earle Patman, Glenorchy municipality student leaders Dean William Jones and Theo Patman, and Member for Elwick Josh Willie.

leads to poor learning outcomes, behavioural issues like bullying and sadly, youth suicide.

Local parent and school association member Earle Patman said mental health issues not only impact individual students, but spread into the school.

“Mental health issues can come out as behavioural issues because young people can’t always voice what

they are uncomfortable with and learning outcomes for the whole class are compromised,” he said.

“Because of a lack of funding and a lack mental health workers in schools, teachers have to take over that role.

“They do the best they can, but they’re not trained, and it means they spend less time teaching.”

Member for Elwick

Josh Willie said investment into mental health at an early age would improve learning outcomes and help to prevent the development of more acute mental health issues.

“Concerns about gaps in mental health support services for young people in Tasmanian schools predate COVID-19,” he said.

“The mental health of

our children must be a top priority – it is one of the biggest issues raised with me when I talk to young people, parents and teachers.”

In Tasmania right now, there are around 60,000 students, but only 70 psychologists and 79 social workers, meaning there is about 900 students for every one psychologist.

Mr Willie has developed a policy that

will see recruitment of mental health workers to all Tasmanian state primary and high schools.

“As a teacher and parent, this is a matter that I am serious about addressing,” Mr Willie said.

“We owe it to our kids.”

The Mental Health Workers for Tasmanian Schools policy will ensure Tasmanian

students have access to specialist mental health support by employing a range of mental health professionals such as social workers, youth workers or psychologists.

Good mental health provides a solid foundation for managing the transition to adolescence and adulthood, engaging successfully in education and having a happier life.

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Community News

MONTROSE PAINTS A PERFECT PICTURE

Tasmanian artist Nathaniel Hiller teaching Montrose Bay High School Art students.

MONTROSE Bay High School students have been engaging with the arts on a number of projects to learn valuable skills and connect with the community.

A small group of Visual Arts students from the school participated in a mural project at the Metro Football Club.

The opportunity arose after Deb Moore from Metro Football Club approached the school’s Art department, which led to 11 students in grade eight and nine spending two full days at the site painting an image designed by grade nine student Grace Greggory.

“The mural project provided students with an opportunity to engage in some real world experience for those who were thinking of future careers or interests in the areas of the arts, such as design and illustration, spatial design, and mural painting,” Montrose Bay High School Art teacher Caitlin Love said.

“It also created a stronger connection to our local community and was linked to improved learning outcomes.

“The students really valued being able to take their art outside the classroom and spend more time with their friends in this setting.”

The mural design was the club’s logo of the soccer ball with wings, as well as darts and an eight ball to show the other sports the club is

involved in.

The school has also been reaching out to established artists in Tasmania to inspire and teach the students.

Ms Love said having artists visit classes was a great experience for students to learn more about different art styles.

“It’s about providing as many diverse learning opportunities as possible for the students,” she said.

“The more they engage with different artists and their work, the greater the perspectives and ideas they can cultivate.

“COVID has been difficult because we haven’t been able to go to the galleries and exhibitions that we would usually, so it’s been even more important for me to try to reach out to practicing artists to enrich our classroom learning.

“The arts have such a great impact on our mental health, self-esteem and sense of wellbeing and belonging.”

Tasmanian artist Nathaniel Hiller was one artist who visited recently.

He showed students techniques to use before students had a go at doing a painting that was a cross between realism and abstract.

“There were a few students that were really good – probably better drawers than I was,” Mr Hiller said.

Mr Hiller has been painting for about 30 years, following in the footsteps of his father

From left, Montrose Bay High School students Ellie Cornelius, Charlotte Lennox, Ebony George, Mikayla Wise, Jasmine Neil, Lola Willis, Sophie Bowerman, SkyeMichelle Baldwin, Grace Dawson and Tahlia Gillies.

Peter Hiller and aunt Kit Hiller.

“Painting is a bit of meditation, it’s my attempt at calming my mind,” Mr Hiller said.

“One thing I really like about it is taking the kids away, taking photos and then reliving it through painting – it puts me back in holiday mode.”

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Community News Community Calendar With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, community groups and organisations have begun reopening and recommencing events and classes. If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact editorial@glenorchygazette.com.au.

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LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (HMSLS)

is open to people who have lost a child at any

Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates

age, for any cause and regardless of whether

a miniature railway. They cater for people with

the loss was recent or not. Grandparents and

a passion for railways or an interest in any

adult siblings are eligible too. The evening

aspect of model engineering. You don’t need to

meetings are in the McDougall building in

be an accomplished engineer.

Ellerslei Road, Battery point on the second

New members are always welcome.

Tuesday of every second month at 7:30pm.

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CLAREMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Claremont Community Library reopened its doors in July after being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Normal COVID restrictions will apply. For more information, phone 0481 047 591 or 0418 339 871.

vintage machinery and memorabilia?

The Hobart Vintage Machinery Society meets every Wednesday between 9am and 2pm at the red building behind the Main Grandstand of the Hobart Showgrounds. For more information, contact Phil on 0400 428 326.

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COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF

LIONS CLUB OF GLENORCHY

CLAREMONT INC

The Glenorchy Lions Club meets every second

This social club welcomes active retirees

and fourth Wednesday of the month at One

seeking friendship, fellowship and fun. It

Care, Barossa Park at 6.45pm. New members

meets on the first Monday of each month at

and visitors welcome. For more information,

Claremont RSL from 10am until approximately

phone Jenny on 0417 311 779.

noon. The session comprises a short business

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meeting, followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Activities are at the suggestion of members. A lunch outing is organised on the second Sunday of each month. Annual subscription is now $20, meeting day $3.

Contact secreatory on 6275 0219.

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

Programs are at www.tasmastersathletics.org. au or for more information, please contact the secretary on email on: tasmasterssec@gmail.com or phone: 0402 314 079.

Line Dancing at Chigwell Barn, 10 Bucaan St, Chigwell. Thursdays: Basic Beginners Thursdays

MOONAH LADIES PROBUS CLUB

10am-11am ($3) and Beginners Plus 11:30am-

Meets first Monday of the month at Rodman

12:30pm ($4). Fridays: Basic Beginners 1pm-

Bowls Club rooms, Glenorchy. Meeting starts

2pm ($3) and Improvers 2pm-2:30pm ($2).

10am followed by morning tea and guest

Our emphasis is on having fun. Drop ins okay.

speaker. Finishes 12noon. Monthly bus trips

Inquiries: Laura 0448 007 751.

and dining out days. Annual subscription $30.

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Meetings $5. Ph. 6247 7572.

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Meets at the Glenorchy Football Club on the

NEW TOWN CROQUET CLUB

first Tuesday of the month. Meeting starts at

Come and try croquet at 3 St John’s Avenue,

10am followed by morning tea and a guest

New Town. Entrance from Creek Road, behind

speaker. Lunch follows at a local venue. Other

the basketball courts. Please contact New Town

outings/functions are monthly.

Croquet Club secretary Lizzie Bassett on

We welcome all enquiries at 0419 326 707.

0409 799 462 for more information.

All very welcome. Flat shoes needed,

GLENORCHY RODMAN BOWLS CLUB

equipment provided.

Barefoot bowls every Wednesday night from

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5pm starting from 21 October. $5 a head which includes a sausage sizzle and cheap drinks.

Bring your mates or come solo. Teams of four can be made up on the night. It’s a great night out where you get make new friends and whoop it up a bit. Many great players over the years started out simply by coming along and playing this great game of ours. For more information, phone the club on 6273 2293.

TAI CHI Tai Chi classes have resumed each Monday night (except public holidays) at the Golden Years Club, 314 Main Road Glenorchy. 6:00pm until 7:30pm, $7 concession, $10 employed.

For enquiries, phone Bill Pearson on 0409 972 668.

WHY TESTING REMAINS A VITAL RESPONSE TO THE THREAT OF COVID-19 Mark Veitch, Tasmanian Director of Public Health TASMANIA did its first test for Coronavirus on 31 January this year.

Since then we have performed more than 115,000 tests.

Testing people who have symptoms that could be due to Coronavirus infection is a crucial part of our response to the pandemic.

Many symptoms of early and mild Coronavirus are the same as those of colds and flu and could even be confused with hay fever.

Testing people with symptoms helps us to work out if someone has Coronavirus, and if they do, to quickly isolate them, and trace and quarantine their contacts who may also be infected.

This reduces the spread of Coronavirus in the community.

For many months, people across Tasmania have done a great job of taking symptoms seriously and getting tested.

This testing has given us confidence that Coronavirus has not been circulating in our communities.

This Spring and Summer, around one in five Tasmanians will experience symptoms of hay fever, such as runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.

Seasonal hay fever is due to an allergic reaction to pollen, not an infection.

But because the same symptoms as hay fever can also occur with Coronavirus, we are asking any Tasmanian who has such symptoms to get tested for Coronavirus, even if they suspect it is their ‘normal’ hay fever.

Some people who

caught Coronavirus in Tasmania earlier this year first thought their symptoms were just hay fever.

When your Coronavirus test is negative, please see your GP about controlling your hay fever symptoms and get a certificate so you can attend work or school.

If your symptoms get worse, please go back to your doctor for review and possibly re-testing for Coronavirus.

We understand that some Tasmanians will find this advice frustrating because of their own long experience of hay fever, but it is very important that we do not miss Coronavirus cases.

Throughout the pandemic, testing in Tasmania has been guided by expert national and local advice.

Tasmania focuses its testing on people with symptoms.

We will also test people who may be at increased risk of Coronavirus because of where they have been or who they have been in contact with.

We have put in place a system that identifies other states and territories and international destinations as low, medium or high risk, to guide requirements for people entering Tasmania.

We determine these areas by looking at the level of unexplained community transmission and the circumstances and control of these cases.

Areas with no or few recent cases of unexplained community transmission may be deemed low risk.

People entering from these areas no longer need to quarantine on arrival in Tasmania, but are required to register

their details prior to entry and are subject to temperature checks and health screening questions.

We also provide information about how to get tested if they develop any cold or flulike symptoms.

From October 26, people from low risk areas have been able to arrive and travel in Tasmania without needing to quarantine on arrival.

It is important to know that these people pose a very low risk of COVID-19.

We can safely welcome them in our state.

Areas that are deemed as medium or high risk still have restrictions in place that include measures such as 14 days quarantine.

We continue to monitor the situation locally, interstate and overseas and have put in place measures to reduce the risk to Tasmanians.

COVID-19 remains widespread and uncontrolled across much of the world.

So even though we may lift restrictions on interstate arrivals, some measures will remain in place for as long as COVID-19 remains a risk to our state.

We retain limits on the number of people with whom we mix closely to reduce the risk and consequences of an outbreak from a rare case of Coronavirus in Tasmania.

Testing is critically important to help keep us all safe – we can only stop the spread if we identify cases early.

The most important thing that you can do is to get tested if you get symptoms such as fever, runny nose, cough, sore or itchy throat, shortness of breath or lose your taste or smell.

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Seeds planted for bumper flower show

Claremont Garden Club president Julie Walter.

THE Claremont Lily and Summer Flower Show committee has left no stone unturned to make sure the show will go ahead in early January, working with the Glenorchy City Council and the Claremont Garden Club.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Claremont Lily and Summer Flow Show on 9 and 10 January will have a smaller schedule, a reduced exhibitor space and restrictions on the number of people allowed in at any one time, but organisers said there would still be plenty of flowers on show.

“It will mostly be roses, liliums, fuchsias and pot plants,” Claremont

Garden Club president Julie Walter said.

“There will be internal club competitions between Glenorchy, Claremont, Lenah Valley and Derwent Valley Garden clubs in different divisions for each section of plants.”

Ms Walter said despite there being no official opening, trophy presentation, or prize presentation that was normally associated with the show, there would be no major impact on the exhibitors and their contributions to the show.

There will also be plenty on show for lovers of gardens, flowers and floral art, as well as contributions from children.

“The show is a chance

for people to come out and see what’s available,” Ms Walter said.

“The older generations love their gardens, so it’s a great opportunity to come out to enjoy what’s on offer.”

“A lot of younger ones are also starting to get a lot more involved in gardening and having nice gardens to be more self sufficient.”

The Claremont Lily and Summer Flower Show will be held at the Claremont Memorial Hall on the corner of Main Road and Bilton Street on Saturday 9 January from 1pm to 5pm and Sunday 10 January from 9am to 3pm.

Entry is a gold coin donation while children under 12 are free.

Memorial for loved ones THE Compassionate Friends group is set to unveil new memorial benches at Millingtons cemeteries across Hobart as a way for bereaved parents to remember the children they have lost.

The Compassionate Friends is a worldwide movement that began in England in 1967 and is a way for bereaved parents to connect with other bereaved parents and share their experiences.

“The philosophy is that mutual support to talk through their experiences, enables the bereaved to find within themselves the strength to rebuild their shattered lives after the worst loss anybody can experience,” Hobart group member Maxine Barry said.

“We can talk about our children, express where

we are at the moment, the experiences we’ve had and the feeling we’ve had.

“We draw inspiration from each other, as there’ll be something in each person’s story that will help other people.”

Ms Barry started the group in Hobart in 2009, with there being around 15 active members at any given time.

“I trained in Victoria for four years after my daughter’s death in 2002, wanting to contribute after finding solace and support myself from the Canterbury group,” Ms Barry said.

“We meet every second month for the support group and have a social get-together in the months in between.”

The group will be raising funds through a raffle that will be drawn on 23 December 2020, with

memorial benches to be set up in Cornelian Bay Cemetery, East Risdon Cemetery and Kingston Cemetery.

“The raffle money will raise money for the benches and plaques to go on them, if there’s anything left over, we’ll give it to The Compassionate Friends Victoria,” Ms Barry said.

“The plaque will have The Compassionate Friends logo as well as the 24/7 helpline which is staffed by trained bereaved parents, so that way people who visit the cemetery can get to know about the group.

“The pain never goes away, we grieve because we love and we continue to love – the grief will continue as long as we live, which is what our memorial bench is going to say in memory of our children that we’re never

going to forget.”

Maria O’Rourke lost her son Sebastian during an accident while he was travelling overseas about five years ago.

“The group has been wonderful, it takes a little bit of effort in the beginning to connect, but the love from other people is amazing,” Ms O’Rourke said.

“It’s having that inspiration that you’re going to be okay, that you will get through and find some peace that you can make a contribution and continue their spirit.”

Membership is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the cause of death and age of the child.

For more information, visit https://www. compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/ or phone the 24/7 support line on 1300 064 068.

From left, The Compassionate Friends members Maxine Barry, Judy O’Brien, Rosemary Harwood and Maria O’Rourke.

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THE Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Appeal, aiming to raise $12 million to ensure Australians in need have the Christmas they deserve, particularly after a devastating year of bushfires, drought and COVID-19.

The Salvation Army, through its frontline mission, have helped more than 80,000 people impacted by COVID-19, providing more than $10 million worth of financial assistance.

Although Christmas is a time of joy for many Australians, those doing it tough will find the upcoming festive season the most challenging and difficult time of the year.

Many Australians are living below the poverty line, struggling to afford the necessities.

This year will also see increased numbers of people spending the Christmas period alone due to the impact of COVID-19.

“Christmas is the busiest time of the year for our Salvation Army personnel, and we are expecting to see a large increase in demand for our services this year due to the challenges raised through drought, bushfires and COVID-19,” Captain Jeff Milkins said.

“We would ask you to support our Christmas Appeal this year to help us leave no one in need this Christmas.”

At Christmas, the Salvation Army’s teams will distribute more than 30,000 hampers and vouchers, give out more than $1.3 million worth of gifts and toys, and support

more than 50,000 families in need.

They will also provide more than 130,000 meals, more than 65,000 beds for those who need a place to stay, and provide more than 7,600 families with accommodation during the festive season.

“Anyone in need this Christmas can reach out to us by phoning 0409 239 016 and we’ll do all we can to support you,” Captain Milkins said.

“We don’t want anyone to go it alone this year, if you need food, gifts, financial support or are feeling lonely, please get in touch with us.

“After the devastating year that has been, it is more important than ever to look out for one another, to connect with each other and embrace the true meaning of

Christmas.”

The Salvation Army is planning to have a number of COVID-Safe Christmas events and church services this festive season.

For more information about Salvation Army’s local Christmas activity, visit www.salvationarmy. org.au.

For financial and emergency assistance, contact the organisation’s national financial support service on 1300 371 288 from 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday.

Donations to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal can be made at salvationarmy. org.au, by phoning 13 SALVOS (13 72 58), in person at any Kmart store, or rounding up your instore purchase at any Myer store.

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Crime Stoppers Tasmania recognised internationally CRIME Stoppers Tasmania has won two prestigious Crime Stoppers International awards for programs supporting populations of 300,000 to 1 million people.

Crime Stoppers Tasmania has been awarded the Print Media Award for the 25th Anniversary Publication, showcasing Tasmanian program achievements, and the Specialised Training Award for a community and industry led Retail Safety Campaign to combat anti-social behaviour, violence and theft in shopping precincts.

Each year, Crime Stoppers International recognises individuals, programs, activities and campaigns of excellence for their contribution to the Crime Stoppers International vision to mobilise the world to report information on crime and criminals, anonymously.

“I am thrilled that Crime Stoppers Tasmania has been internationally recognised

for being ‘the best of the best’ for a program serving a population of between 300,000 and 1 million in not one, but two categories at this year’s Crime Stoppers International 2020 Annual Media Awards,” Crime Stoppers International president Sharon Hanlon said.

“My congratulations to chairman David Daniels OAM and his team for utilising the program’s 25th Anniversary to create several awareness campaigns that promoted the value and purpose of Crime Stoppers Tasmania, and for working with stakeholders to develop and deliver a major retail campaign that addressed staff and shopper safety.

“Both initiatives will be showcased on the Crime Stoppers International website to allow our more than 800 Crime Stoppers programs worldwide to learn and benefit from Tasmania’s experience and success.”

Crime Stoppers Tasmania chairman David Daniels said the awards recognised the hard

From left, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management Mark Shelton presenting an award to Crime Stoppers chair David Daniels.

work of Crime Stoppers Tasmania.

“These prestigious awards were highly contested with applications submitted from across the world by a field of strong competitors,” he said.

“Tasmania has proven itself a world leader in crime fighting.”

Mr Daniels said the number of reports to Crime Stoppers Tasmania more than doubled in the five years to 2019.

“Thank you to all

Tasmanians who use Crime Stoppers to look out for our community,” he said.

“At the end of the day, it’s Tasmanians and their communities who win.”

By offering anonymity and rewards (for

information leading to charges being laid), Crime Stoppers combats the three major problems faced by the police in generating crimesolving information – fear of reprisal, apathy and reluctance to get

involved.

To speak up with information on crime, visit www. crimestopperstas.com.au or phone 1800 333 000.

In an emergency, contact Tasmania Police on Triple Zero (000).

Keeping the neighbourhood safe

COVID-19 Small Business Energy Support Grant Program - Round two This grant program will assist Tasmanian small businesses impacted by COVID-19 with their electricity, water and sewerage costs.

From left, Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad and Mariae Leckie from Crime Stoppers Tasmania.

HELPING to find ways to keep our neighbourhoods safe is the aim of a new series of community safety forums being run by Labor Member for Clark Ella Haddad.

Ms Haddad held the first of a series of forums on 4 November at the Chigwell Barn, with guest speakers from Crime Stoppers and Neighbourhood Watch.

The forums provide a way for community members to directly raise issues that have an impact on their neighbourhood.

“We all want to live in safer communities, with less crime and enjoy more connected neighbourhoods,” Ms Haddad said.

“That is why it is vital that as MPs we hear directly from people affected by crime so we can start to work together on solutions to reduce crime and make our communities safer.”

The latest data from Tasmania Police shows that during the year ended June 2020, the total number of offences in the Glenorchy local government area had decreased by 8.7 per cent and in Hobart by 4.4 per cent.

However, despite the decrease, a large number of crimes still occur and more people are being incarcerated each year.

“The sad reality is that 47 per cent – nearly one

in two – people released from Risdon prison are back inside within two years,” Ms Haddad said.

“Clearly something isn’t working and we all want to see fewer crimes committed in our communities.”

Ms Haddad said the community safety forums would help give a stronger voice to community concerns.

Ms Haddad will be holding more forums throughout 2021 with the dates to be promoted through her Facebook page.

Additional forums are planned for Claremont, Glenorchy, Hobart, New Town Taroona and more.

One-off grant payments of $1,000 are available to eligible businesses in embedded networks, and those businesses who have not been eligible for the COVID-19 electricity, water and/or sewerage waiver available from service providers from 1 April 2020.

The guidelines have been expanded to ensure even more people can benefit, with sole traders who don’t employ staff now able to apply.

Assessments will commence as applications are submitted and each application will be assessed in order of receipt.

Applications are now open and will close at 12pm, Monday 21 December 2020.

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The great gourmet hike

From left, Share the Dignity hero Greg Langmaid, Share the Dignity Tasmania team coordinator Tania Watson, Share the Dignity charity coordinator Susan Riley and Bunnings Glenorchy activities organiser Mel Crook.

IT’S IN THE BAG

SHARE the Dignity, a charity helping women and girls in need, hosted its annual ‘It’s in the Bag’ campaign, with the community rallying around the cause and donating bags filled with essential items to Bunnings stores across Tasmania.

The campaign ran from Friday 20 November to Sunday 29 November with the donated bags going to 41 charities statewide.

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Tasmania team coordinator Tania Watson said the campaign collected bags for homeless women in Tasmania and Australia who were doing it tough over the holiday period.

“We collected bags that were filled with essential items like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, tooth brushes and sanitary products, and our heroes picked them up from the collection boxes at Bunnings stores

to distribute to the charities,” she said.

“It gives dignity to those people that need a bit of help.

“It’s important we’re able to give back to the community for those people who have struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic this year, and that we’re giving dignity to women.”

Some bags also contained little luxuries such as lipstick, a hairbrush, hair ties, a gift

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Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay said 2020 had been a difficult year for many Australians, with the issues of poverty and homelessness being significant right around the country.

“We want to help as many women and girls this Christmas that may be in a refuge, shelter, on the streets or experiencing poverty,” she said.

“We are once again so grateful to the wonderful team at Bunnings for hosting our It’s in the Bag collection this year for the fourth year – their support and participation means the world to us.”

Bunnings general manager of operations Ryan Baker said the Bunnings team were proud to play a part in the campaign.

“It’s been a tough year and we know the need for this support in the community is much greater than ever before, so we are proud to be able to play a part in helping Share the Dignity to continue the great work they do,” he said.

For more information, visit https://www. sharethedignity.org.au.

From left, Jo Cordell-Cooper and Greg Cooper at Cape Pillar overlooking Tasman Island.

By Jo Cordell-Cooper* I HAVE recently had the pleasure of walking one of the most beautiful tracks worldwide, the Three Capes Track in the Tasman National Park.

This is a fabulous four day walk for beginners, families, and those who like a little extra comfort.

It’s a delightful four day walk with the added bonus of a comfortable bed, kitchen and cookware, so you are travelling with a light pack – no tent, stove or pots and pans required.

Having hiked a fair bit in the 1990s when hiking meant you needed to be totally self-sufficient, and light weight gear was still a fairly new thing, I learnt to pack the bare essentials, particularly food.

I was pretty surprised to see comparative banquets complete with aperitif, bubbles, wine and a port finisher being served by my fellow hikers – our food was cooked and consumed within 30 minutes.

More fool us – we could have taken far more delicious meals.

We didn’t take any alcohol, and the food we took was hearty but simple.

It never occurred to us to carry a heavier pack and make our trip a little more gourmet.

Return to camping in the 90s, and my hiking buddy and I would bring a single treat each.

We tried to outdo each other and bought items such as camembert cheese, 100 millilitres of port, maybe a little chocolate and the grand treat for every hiker was powdered custard – things have changed.

Amongst the feasts were mini meringues with king island cream, cheese and antipasto, dips and crackers, carrot and celery sticks, and enough chocolate to sink a ship.

Meals were vacuum packed marinated steak and fish, and salads to delight with dressings, a dash of sour cream and capers.

What was I thinking with my continental rice and canned salmon?

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• Fresh vegetables that seem to survive best are spinach (not lettuce), carrots (whole not grated), onion, tiny tomatoes, bite size cucumbers – there’s your salad.

• Dense bread rolls, scrolls and even muffins are generally good value.

• Cereal with hot water and condensed milk in a tube is a must.

• Main meals with meat and vegetarian options are generally dehydrated – a wellregarded local brand is STRIVE. However, much of this advice does not apply on the Three Capes Track it seems.

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PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY Testing is one of the most important ways we can keep on top of COVID. Testing all Tasmanians with COVID-19 symptoms dramatically increases the chances of finding new cases quickly so we can keep our state safe.

Please get tested if you have any of these symptoms, even mild ones: • Cold or flu symptoms, including: – fever – runny nose – sore throat – cough – shortness of breath • Loss of smell or taste

Arrange a test by calling the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 or your GP for more information.

COVID-19 can also sometimes present with the following symptoms on their own or combined with the symptoms above: headache, muscle and/or joint pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fatigue. If you experience these symptoms you should talk to your GP and discuss the need for a COVID-19 test.

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Supporting people in need this Christmas SPEAKER of the House of Assembly Sue Hickey is encouraging the community to support those in need this Christmas by donating to St Vincent de Paul’s Simply Giving Program.

Ms Hickey has put out the call to the public to drop off toys at the donation boxes at her office in Glenorchy right up until Christmas Eve. “Every year, our office has found a charity to support at Christmas, and this year, it is the St Vincent de Paul’s Simply Giving Program,” Ms Hickey said.

“The focus is mainly on children because most of us are lucky to have had good childhood memories

of Christmas, and we want to make sure that some of our more at risk children in the community, or those that are in difficult circumstances, don’t miss out on having something special on Christmas Day. “There is a great need for many families who have been doing it tough, they just simply can’t afford the luxury of a toy, and our office can’t bear the thought of a family going without even a small gift for their children on Christmas Day.” Ms Hickey said people could organise alternatives for pick up if they got in touch with her office.

“Christmas is always

tough, but there’s a lot of organisations that won’t be having the traditional charity Christmas lunches that have always gone on due to COVID-19 restrictions, so we just want to make sure people can support their favourite charity and help the people in need over Christmas,” she said.

To donate to the appeal through Ms Hickey’s office, visit 331 Main Road Glenorchy, or phone 6212 2356.

For more information on the St Vincent de Paul’s Simply Giving Program, visit https://vinniestas. simplygiving.com.au/ about.fm?&subdomain=vinniestas.

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Minister for Housing Roger Jaensch, left, with Speaker of the House of Assembly Sue Hickey at Oakleigh Court.

A PUBLIC housing complex on Windsor Street in Glenorchy, known as Oakleigh Court, has been the beneficiary of $4.2 million in State Government funding to undergo a much-needed upgrade.

Tasmanian Speaker of the House of Assembly Sue Hickey has passionately lobbied the Government for two years to take action on the complex, regularly visiting and talking to the tenants who live there.

“It is a 50 single bed unit complex that was originally designed for

elderly people, but over the years it has fallen into a state of disrepair,” Ms Hickey said.

“During COVID, the Government went to immediate work and started renovating the exterior, giving it a coat of fresh paint and tidying things up.

“It will be for residents who are 50 years plus and every unit will be renovated so they will have the best bathrooms suitable for people in an ageing stage of life, as well as be fit for people with a disability.”

The refurbishment also includes new windows,

floor covers, lighting. window furnishings, better ventilation and updated kitchens.

“A lot of thought has gone into making sure this is a fit for purpose venue and hopefully it will lead to revision of some of our other poorer conditioned housing complexes to bring them back up to scratch because a lot of them need maintenance,” Ms Hickey said.

“It’s well overdue and it makes for a better and happier community for the people living there.”

Some units have

already been completed with existing tenants relocated into newly refurbished units, with the renovations expected to be completed by 2021.

“Some of the tenants that have been staying there have said to me that they’re so grateful because it’s really changed the culture of the complex, and they feel a lot safer and really happy,” Ms Hickey said.

“These are homes to people and they’ve got a right to live with dignity – these changes will certainly improve the lives of the residents.”

Young Tasmanians put best foot forward THE Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards for 2021 have launched, with the statewide search for amazing young people making real differences in the community having begun.

Nominations can be made in the following categories: Tasplan Create Change Award Colony 47 Transition to Work Dental South Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Award First National Real

Estate Leadership Award Heather & Christopher Chong Community Service & Volunteering Award Motors Tasmania Sports Award Spirit of Tasmania Tourism and Hospitality Award St.LukesHealth Healthier Communities Award TADPAC Print Service to the Disability Sector Award Qoin Small Business Achiever Award 2020 Motors Tasmania Sports Award winner Kate Eckhardt said the

awards were a great achievement for many young Tasmanians.

“Just being a part of the awards and being nominated as a finalist was a huge honour and it is so inspiring to see what so many amazing young Tasmanians are achieving,” she said.

“The Young Achiever Awards is such a great program bringing people together from so many different backgrounds and experiences.

“I think the program demonstrates the scope and scale of possibili-

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ties that young people can achieve, and it has definitely motivated me to always aim high and make the most of any opportunities that arise.”

Great prizes are up for grabs and every person nominated receives a certificate of achievement.

Nominations are open until Thursday 21 January 2021.

For more information about the categories or to submit a nomination, visit www.youngachieverawards.com or phone the awards office on 6234 9677.

A FINANCIAL MOMENT

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Community News

MAKING IT SIMPLER AND EASIER TO REPORT YOUR INCOME Hank Jongen, Services Australia

LET’Set’s talk about the changes happening to make it easier for people reporting their income to Centrelink.

Currently, if you’re working and get a Centrelink payment, you report income every fortnight and estimate how much you’ve earned in the previous 14fourteen days.

So, if you haven’t been paid by your reporting date, you have to work out how much you think you earned in your reporting period.

From 7 December

2020, it will be simpler.

You’ll only need to report the gross amount listed on your most recent payslip.

While you still need to let us know the number of hours worked in the reporting period, we’ll work out the rest for you.

This makes it easier for you to report your income accurately, ensuring we pay you the right amount.

Your reporting days will not change and you’ll still report through your Centrelink online account, Express Plus Centrelink mobile app or over the phone.

The changes apply to reporting for these payments: ABSTUDY Age Pension Austudy Carer Payment Disability D isability Support Pension FFarm arm Household Allowance JobSeeker Payment Parenting P arenting Payment (Single and Partnered) Special Benefit Benefit SStatus tatus Support Resolution Services Widow Allowance Youth Allowance.

We’ll have a short adjustment period and ensure a smooth transition for you.

So, if you have to report between 7 to 18 December, we’ll ask you to report a little differently by making a one-off calculation.

We’ll help you do this by asking you a few extra questions when reporting.

As the holiday season approaches, I want to remind you about changes to your payment and reporting dates over this time.

Simply visit the Services Australia website and search for ‘holiday reporting’ for more information.

Have a safe and enjoyable festive season.

NILS and Aurora supporting more Tasmanians to manage their energy costs

left, Energy Minster Guy Barnett, Barnett, NILS client Tony Williams, NILS chief executive executive officer officer John Hooper and Aurora Energy chief From left, executive officer officer Rebecca Kardos. executive

TONY Williams doesn’t know how he would have survived the most recent Tasmanian Winters without his heat pump, describing it as a “godsend.”

Mr Williams, 66, accessed the No Interest Loans (NILS) Energy Saver Loan and Subsidy program to purchase efficient the energy efficient appliance a few years ago and has noticed a dramatic improvement to both his power costs and comfort.

The program funds 50 per cent of the cost to purefficient chase new energy efficient appliances up to $3,000, such as heat pumps, fridges, washing machines, heat pump hot water systems and freezers.

“We couldn’t have afforded one [heat pump] through other means,” Mr Williams said.

“The whole process was very easy and we haven’t looked back since.

“I’d encourage anyone find the funds struggling to find for that appliance they’ve

wanted for a while to get in touch with NILS – we can’t thank them enough.”

In the past year alone, more than 650 low-income Tasmanian households have benefitted from the partnerfitted ship between the NILS Network of Tasmania, Aurora Energy and the State Government to purchase 743 appliances worth close to $1 million.

Aurora Energy has been a long-time supporter of NILS, having provided more than $2 million in funding to its Energy Saver Loan and Subsidy program since partnering in 2015.

“Together we’ve enabled thousands of Tasmanians on concession cards to afford energy efficient efficient appliances,” NILS chief officer John executive officer Hooper said.

“Those appliances have enabled low-income households to slash their power bills.

“Regularly people are in tears thanking us over the

phone telling us that they had wanted a heat pump in their home for years but could never afford it.”

Mr Hooper said the othbenefit of the partnerer benefit ship was that after the loan conversation, NILS could refer clients experiencing hardship to Aurora’s Your Energy Support (YES) program.

The YES team provide advice on managing energy costs, including affordable payment plans and energy saving tips for customers who need a customers who hand getting back on top of their bill. five Around one in five NILS clients go on to contact the YES team to discuss support.

“We have hundreds of thousands of conversations with people every year, so when our agents talk to a customer who’s doing it tough, we make sure we support and help them get back in control of their energy costs,” Aurora Enofficer ergy chief executive officer Rebecca Kardos said.

“The NILS referral

process helps us identity those customers who may be struggling earlier so we can provide them with additional support to manage their energy costs, giving them peace of mind.

“This is even more critfinanical now due to the financial stress the pandemic has put some Tasmanians under.”

Aurora customers requiring assistance with managing their energy bills can phone the YES Team on 1300 10 2010 on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

Additionally, customers who have been impacted

by COVID-19 can access a $5 million assistance package, which provides an array of payment relief mechanisms, including freezing debt, waiving fees and charges, and subsidised payment plans.

For more information the NILS Energy Saver Loan and Subsidy program, visit nilstasmania.org. au or phone 1300 301 650.

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IN welcome news for Tasmanian greyhound owners, all greyhounds being rehomed will have their de-sexing operations paid for by Tasracing.

New local welfare rules requiring the desexing of all greyhounds prior to being rehomed were introduced in March 2020.

The cost of de-sexing was, up until now, previously only covered if the dog was rehomed through the Greyhound Adoption Program.

Tasracing will now cover the costs of desexing operations if the dog is rehomed through all other organisations that undertake such rehoming services.

This will reduce costs for greyhound owners and trainers and make it easier for them to have their greyhounds rehomed.

Further detail on this expanded de-sexing scheme is currently being

finalised by Tasracing.

This work includes development of a Greyhound Desexing Program Policy, governance arrangements with the Office of Racing Integrity and Service Level Agreements with veterinarians through a formal tender process.

In the interim, Tasracing will contact Tasmanian vets directly to secure an option for owners to present their greyhounds for desexing, and for the respective clinics to invoice Tasracing directly.

“Greyhound welfare is a high priority for the Tasmanian Government,” Minister for Racing Jane Howlett said.

“Our Government is investing more money than ever before into greyhound welfare to ensure that greyhounds are treated with dignity and care before, during and after their racing days.”

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Sport

FAMILY FUN FOR MRC TASMANIA AT GLENORCHY TENNIS CLUB

Participants have fun at the Family Day to celebrate the connection between the Phoenix Centre and the Glenorchy Tennis Club.

COURTS at the Glenorchy City Tennis Club were packed during a Family Day in October to celebrate the recent connection between the Phoenix Centre, an arm of the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, and the tennis club.

Thirty-five Phoenix Centre clients participated in the afternoon, which included a range of on-court activities and a barbecue.

The event was delivered following a number of engaging group sessions at the club throughout August and September, which served as an introduction to tennis for many.

Phoenix Centre project officer Esta Birdahic said collaborating with Tennis Tasmania had been a fantastic way to promote the benefits of physical activity to clients.

“It has been wonderful to hear lots of laughter

and see people moving and thoroughly enjoying trying a brand-new activity,” she said.

“None of the participants had played tennis before.”

The Phoenix Centre provides mental health and wellbeing support to culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and communities.

Among the suite of programs it delivers are weekly men’s and

women’s groups, where participants undertake a range of activities to build skills that support positive mental health.

There was lots of positive feedback from clients, with many keen to continue playing.

“I have never sweated before, but I sweated today,” one Phoenix Centre client said.

“It is very healthy and very good.

“I have never played tennis before and I want

to keep playing.

“It has been really nice to get out and meet with other people.”

Due to the enthusiasm and interest expressed by participants, the Glenorchy City Tennis Club and Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania are currently looking at ways to support clients to continue accessing the club independently of the group.

“It was great to see

such a strong number of people enjoying themselves on the courts today,” club president John Fletcher said.

“We are looking forward to seeing our relationship grow with the Phoenix Centre clients and we believe they will be a great asset to our club community.”

Tennis Tasmania regional manager (south) Michael Bulis said it was great to see Glenorchy Tennis Club and the

Phoenix Centre working together to help provide members of the local community access to the sport and club facilities.

“Tennis truly is a sport for people of all ages and backgrounds – the response and energy of everyone on the courts today speaks for itself,” he said.

“The team at Tennis Tasmania have had a ball and we are proud to be involved in such an amazing initiative.”

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LAKOSELJAC CUP VICTORY FOR KNIGHTS Victory for the Glenorchy Knights in the Lakoseljac Cup. Photo credit: Solstice Digital.

THE Glenorchy Knights have emerged victorious, defeating Olympia Football Club Warriors two goals to one in the final of the Lakoseljac Statewide Cup. Despite the crowd being restricted to 1000 people due to COVID-19 restrictions, many Knights supporters were in attendance and were ecstatic with the win.

The win takes the number of statewide cups won by the Glenorchy Knights to eight – the highest of any club in Tasmania.

After the game, National Premier League (NPL) Tasmania awards were presented by club patron Josh Willie and Independent Member for Clark Andrew Wilkie, who are both strong supporters

of the Glenorchy Knights and Tasmanian football.

A number of awards were won by Glenorchy Knights, including James Sherman for Coach of the Year, Alex Walter for the NPL Most Valuable Player and Golden Boot for most goals, and Lachlan Hart for the Golden Glove Award.

Thomas Young was also named the Lakoseljac Cup player of the match and

Glenorchy Knights player Jordan Muller runs past Olympia’s Nick Mearns. Photo credit: Solstice Digital.

Alex Walter was presented with the inaugural Ibro Cahut Memorial for leading goal scorer.

“Creating a side that supporters are proud to have represent them is the ultimate goal as a coach,” Glenorchy Knights coach James Sherman said.

“To be able to do that and also provide the supporters with a

Lakoseljac Cup really is something I personally will always cherish.

“The players have been superb.”

Glenorchy Knights president Paul Woodham said that after a shortened season due to COVID-19, he was very pleased that Football Tasmania were able to deliver competitions for all age groups in 2020.

The triumphant Glenorchy Knights team. Photo credit: Solstice Digital.

Along with the senior team, he was also thrilled for the club to have reached the Under 20 Statewide Cup final, and despite losing, the young team gained valuable finals experience.

“To have three Statewide Cup games played on the same day with Glenorchy Knights in two of them, was testament

to the commitment of coaches, technical staff, parents, players and our hardworking committee,” Mr Woodham said.

Glenorchy Knights has teams for boys and girls from Under 6 to Under 18, a youth academy program, and senior men’s and women’s teams.

For more information, visit www. glenorchyknights.com.

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