Glenorchy Gazette February 2021

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A NORTHERN suburbs icon has found a new home after Moonah paint store Wattyl farewelled Chester the Horse after 50 years.

Local entertainer John Xintavelonis (John X) was offered the chance to take the life size fibreglass horse back to his home to use for his theatre productions and also offer to people for community use free of charge.

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Local entertainer John X with seven-yearold daughter Caliope Xintavelonis on Chester the horse.

HORSING AROUND WITH MOONAH ICON PAINTINGS GIVE TOUR OF GLENORCHY

The Hall on Merton Street.

THE Glenorchy area will be featured in an upcoming exhibition of landscape paintings that depict the streets and parks of Glenorchy.

‘A Walking Tour of Glenorchy’ is an exhibition created by Peter Rudd over 18-months and will be on display at the Salamanca Arts Centre from 26 February to 8 March from 10am to 4pm daily.

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scapes painted in Wellington Park, Tolosa Park and the streets of Glenorchy.

“Locals may recognise their own home, their street or the place where they walk their dog in my paintings,” Mr Rudd said.

“I hope the exhibition will show them a familiar place seen from a new perspective, or in a way they hadn’t considered before.

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HORSING AROUND WITH MOONAH ICON FROM FRONT PAGE

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Child Care Connections – Benjafield & Berriedale Child Care Centres are OPEN Glenorchy City Council’s Child Care Centres - Berriedale and Benjafield are taking bookings now for 2021.

Child Care Connections have a professional, dedicated and friendly team who are trained and experienced.

We offer a variety of care including daily, weekly and sessional care, catering for children from 6 weeks to 7 years of age in our 2 Long Day Care Services.

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Don’t delay call today for further information: choosing education and care is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child.

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Wattyl stores across Australia would place similar horses outside their stores to signal they were open and advertise their products.

Chester has sat outside the Moonah store on Main Road since the 1970s and has become an icon to those in the community.

“It’s been an institution and people have known about the white Wattyl horse for ages, and it’s got such a history at the Hobart Cup as well,” John X said.

“It’s like having David

Boon in your house or another Tasmanian icon like the Tasman Bridge.

“It’s like looking across the River Derwent and seeing Mount Wellington, or looking down the road and seeing Wrest Point, or going to the cricket and seeing Ricky Ponting – Chester is up there with those.”

John X previously used Chester in the Bawdy Panto in 2019 where he rode in on the horse to a standing ovation during a medley about the Speaker of the House of Assembly Sue Hickey.

He said it could be used for a number

of things such as advertising or charity events, as well as for theatre productions, and encouraged people to get in contact with him if they wanted to use the horse.

“I didn’t want to see it end up on a trash heap and I didn’t want to see it be exploited by anyone who might have used it for financial gain – I think it belongs to the community,” he said.

“It’s been around for so long and people are so familiar with seeing it, so it deserves to be shared by everyone and I’m happy to be its caretaker.

TASMANIAN VOLUNTEERING AWARDS 2021 NOMINATIONS OPEN THE sixth annual Tasmanian Volunteering Awards are the only state-wide awards program showcasing inspiring stories and recognising excellence in volunteering.

After a particularly challenging year for many people, there is no better time to thank, recognise, and acknowledge the incredible efforts of volunteers, volunteer managers and organisations.

Their contributions have kept Tasmanian communities supported and connected.

Attracting hundreds of nominations from around the state each year, nominations are now open until midnight 15 March 2021.

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition and will be considered for one of the 10 state-wide awards, with the winners announced on Monday 17 May 2021 – marking National Volunteer Week – at a special event at Government House.

Volunteering is critical to our state and volunteers can be found in almost every sector and most certainly in every community.

Nearly 300,000 Tasmanians volunteer, contributing on average 4.4 hours a week to their fellow Tasmanians.

The value of volunteering in Tasmania is $4 billion every year.

Volunteering Tasmania chief executive officer Lisa Schimanski encouraged people to recognise volunteer contribution by nominating a volunteer or volunteer program.

“The value of volunteering is undeniable,” she said.

“Volunteering connects us to ourselves, it connects us to others, and it connects us to our communities.

“In every location and every realm of life’s activities there are volunteers.

“The Tasmanian Volunteering Awards celebrate those amazing people contributing across Tasmania – every contribution is significant.”

Derwent Park resident Les Williams was the winner of the 2018 Community Care and Health Volunteer Award, as well as the overall Premier’s Volunteer of the Year.

Mr Williams has volunteered for more

than 60 years starting at the age of nine.

This includes 30 years with Huntington’s Disease Association, 15 years with the Tasmania Fire Service, 11 years with the Rosary Gardens Kiosk Auxiliary, two years as president of the Willow Court Parents and Friends Association, nine years as fundraiser coordinator at St. Johns Parish of Glenorchy, 10 years collecting goods for residents of the Willow Court Institution, and assisting with World Youth Day 2002, among other things.

“I volunteer to help other people, and it’s just rewarding to see the benefits people get from it,” Mr Williams said.

“Without volunteering there would be a lot less things happening within the community.

“What you put into it, you get out the reward of helping people – that’s the ultimate reward.”

The Tasmanian Volunteering Awards are an important initiative of Volunteering Tasmania and are supported by the Tasmanian Government, category sponsors and Volunteering Tasmania’s patron, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable

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“I hope it represents a sense of history and a sense of community.”

The name Chester is still being debated, with John X’s seven-yearold daughter Caliope wanting to name the horse Spirit after a children’s animated movie.

“She always wanted a horse, so I finally got her one – although she isn’t overly impressed that it’s not real,” John X said.

For more information or to enquire about using the horse, send a message to the John X Actor Facebook page or email johnx@netspace.net.au.

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PAINTINGS GIVE TOUR OF GLENORCHY FROM FRONT PAGE

“For people who don’t live in Glenorchy, I hope the exhibition will encourage them to explore the area for themselves, or at least enjoy its peculiar charm from afar through my work.”

Mr Rudd has been painting since he was a

child and a move to Hobart from Sydney two-anda-half-years-ago has helped inspire him to take a new direction with his painting.

“I chose to settle in Glenorchy in large part because my home is within walking distance of Wellington Park and so I am surrounded by native bush and wildlife,” Mr

Rudd said.

“I was initially attracted to the structure and vegetation of the natural landscape, but the more I painted, the more I became interested in the suburban streets around my home.

“I began to paint pictures of houses and telegraph poles with hills and

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bush in the background.

“My attention was drawn to the patchwork of manmade and natural elements which is typical of the area.

“I think my paintings depict Glenorchy as a place where suburban life and the natural world intermingle and coexist harmoniously.”

Most of the paintings were done outdoors in oil on canvas directly from the subject, which helped capture the light and atmosphere of the landscape, as well as communicate the feeling of being in a particular place at a particular time.

Mr Rudd said an advantage of working

outdoors was that people would come up and talk to him about his work.

“Some have asked me why I am painting something which they look at every day and which they don’t think is interesting or beautiful,” he said.

“I say that sometimes you don’t see things clearly when you look at

them every day.

“As an artist and a new comer to the area, my role is to see the landscape with fresh eyes and to draw attention to what makes it interesting to me.”

For more information about the exhibition, visit https://www.salarts.org.au/ event/a-walking-tour-ofglenorchy/.

A View of Glenorchy from a vacant lot.

Fun AFL debate to bring attention to mental health A PUBLIC debate is set to entertain audience members while raising funds and awareness for mental health charity SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY at the Moonah Arts Centre on 13 February.

The debate is part of the ‘You Good’ forums about mental health in which two teams of four will debate the topic: “Do we really need an AFL football team in Tasmania?”

Convenor of the debate Martin Watkins said it was aiming to be a tongue in cheek, fun look at football in Tasmania.

“It’s a serious and timely subject, but the method of telling people and talking about it has to be tongue in cheek, sarcasm, innuendos, all that sort of stuff,” he said.

The teams will be made up of well-known Tasmanian figures, including Mayor of Glenorchy Kristie Johnston, basketball guru and ex-Premier David Bartlett, award-winning actor and ABC pre-

senter Jane Longhurst, RSPCA chief executive officer Jan Davis, athletic supercoach Ray Quarrell, Sydney to Hobart yacht race winner Robert Clifford, Tourism Industry Council Tasmania chief executive officer Luke Martin and accountant Louis Bloomfield.

Former ABC News reader Peter Gee will be the master of ceremonies.

Mr Watkins said the aim was to open up channels of communication to prevent mental health issues by starting with a footy debate.

“We want the debaters to engage with the audience and we want the audience to engage with the debaters as they go through the process of talking about the footy,” he said.

“It’s all about engaging and communicating with the audience.”

Mr Watkins said the debate would reflect the theme of mental health.

“People can release any anxiety they may have when they get there and they’re talking

in public which people don’t normally like to do, so they’re getting a feeling they’ve contributed to a discussion about football,” he said.

“Our ultimate aim is

for the audience and debaters to leave and feel like they’ve been participating in a community event instead of just sitting and listening to people talk – they’ll

leave the premises feeling they’ve done something positive.”

The event is family friendly, with it being an alcohol-free event.

Entry is $15 and

people are encouraged to come along in their favourite football or other sporting apparel.

The debate will be held at the Moonah Arts Centre at 23-27 Albert

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For more information, phone Martin Watkins on 0407 505 697 or visit the You Good Facebook page.

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CLAREMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Claremont Community Library reopened its doors in July after being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. To raise funds, enabling new books to be purchased, the volunteers welcome new and old friends to another of their popular fiction/non-fiction book sales on Saturday 28 November 2020 at the Claremont Memorial Hall on the corner of Main Road and Bilton Street, Claremont, between 9am and 3pm – if possible bring own bags.

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A lunch outing is organised on the second Sunday of each month.

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CRAFT AND CUPPA Come and join us for a craft session commencing Friday 12 January 2021 at 10am to 12 noon and each fortnight following, at Montrose Presbyterian Church Hall, 2 Islington Road, Montrose.

Bring some craft to work on or just come and chat.

There is no cost and there is plenty of parking.

For more information, phone Marj on 0447 698 307 or Dorothy on 6273 9553.

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DANCING Boots and All Line Dancing (a Bucaan Community House program) on Thursdays at Tolosa Hall (148 Tolosa Street, Glenorchy) and Fridays at Chigwell Barn (10 Bucaan Street, Chigwell). Thursdays at Tolosa Hall: Basic Beginners 10am-11am ($3) and Beginners Plus 11:30am-12:30pm ($4). Fridays at Chigwell Barn: Basic Beginners 1pm-2pm ($3) and Improvers 2pm-3pm ($4). Emphasis is on having fun.

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GLENORCHY PROBUS CLUB COMBINED Meets at the Glenorchy Football Club on the first Tuesday of the month. Meeting starts at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Lunch follows at a local venue. Other outings/functions are monthly. We welcome all enquiries at 0419 326 707.

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HOBART VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY Are you interested in collecting and working on 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.

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MOONAH LADIES PROBUS CLUB Meets first Monday of the month at Rodman Bowls Club rooms, Glenorchy. Meeting starts 10am followed by morning tea and guest speaker. Finishes 12noon.

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MITCHELL RANGE FEEDBACK SOUGHT GLENORCHY City Council are seeking feedback from the community into the potential disposal (long term lease) of council owned land at the Mitchell Range at 210 Tolosa Street, Glenorchy.

This facility is currently being utilised for a variety of shooting disciplines and

is currently leased by The Sporting Shooters of Australia Association (SSAA) Glenorchy Branch.

Council has undertaken and endorsed the Tolosa Park Mountain Bike Strategy, which recommended the decommissioning of the existing Australian Imperial Force (AIF) range near the main entry to

the park, as well as the upgrading of the Mitchell Range to accommodate all shooting disciplines currently undertaken by the SSAA at both ranges.

As part of the redevelopment of the Mitchell Range site, council is currently looking at entering into a long-term lease with the SSAA Glenorchy

Branch.

“Target shooting is a safe and inclusive sport and a shooting range has been operating at the site for nearly 50 years without incident,” SSAA Glenorchy Branch secretary Phil Guest said.

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Eight-year-old dog Ceasar was a regular visitor to the prison as part of the Tasmania Prison Service’s agreement

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“Ceasar struggled to find a member of the public who wanted to adopt him, but was always happy to be at the prison,” Ms Archer said.

“A group of more than 100 prisoners decided that they wanted to take responsibility for Ceasar, and they raised $1,100 overnight to cover his adoption fees, vet bills and food.”

This effort completed a $1000 donation made

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The Dogs’ Home of Tasmania currently runs a formal foster care program in the prison called ‘Pups on Parole’, and suitable prisoners also spend time working at the Dogs’ Home as part of the Tasmanian Prison Service’s rehabilitation program.

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The Dog Grumbler IT’S holiday time.

There is no peak hour, no banking, no room in the fridge and the shopping centres are overrun with anyone who would otherwise be in school.

It’s COVID holiday time.

There’s no hugging, no yacht race, no travel, no concerts, no theatre, no Taste of Tasmania and nothing on the television.

And I’m supposed to stay away from the fridge?

On the upside there’s more time for expeditions with one’s best pal.

Of course, it’s holiday season so we can’t go to a lot of beaches in the daytime, but there are always places where dogs are welcome, and the growing number of off-lead dog parks is a wonderful convenience.

Here are some thoughts for those who are treating their dogs to park visits over the holidays.

A dog park is to a dog as side-show alley is to a kid, except they can’t get lost.

It’s a big party where dogs can make new friends, catch up with old ones and exchange messages with absentees.

It’s a place where your dog can learn that it’s good to be a dog.

Where it can learn protocols from other dogs on neutral turf, learn to play dog games.

This doesn’t mean that you are on holiday – you shouldn’t just release your dog and forget about it while you socialise with other dog owners.

Travelling together bonds dogs.

If you need to chat, encourage the other dog owner/s to walk with you.

This will help your dog make friends.

In a situation like this, your dog appreciates an opportunity to tell the world “this is my team”.

That’s not to say you should walk continuously – stop and rest.

Move and rest again.

Let your dog learn to stay aware of your location.

If there are confrontations, walk away and encourage your dog to follow.

If there are potential friends, crouch down to let your dog and others know you are friendly.

Stay away from the gate unless you are using it.

Wait until it’s free, use it and move away.

These gates are a pressure cooker for dogs, inside and out.

Use them quickly and make space for the next team.

Remember that every visit is special for your dog and two short visits are better than a single long one because that way you enact all the associated rituals twice.

For many dogs, holidays are a time when someone is home all day.

For the lucky ones it’s a time when they get out more.

For most, meal quality rises to a zenith (but I’m supposed to stay away from the fridge).

It’s a strange, challenging time, but generally dogs will get through it and welcome the return of the old routine.

If the new year brings changes they will adapt as they have forever.

And as long as they are with us, they will be happy.

Whatever happens in 2021, may your dog be with you.

Cute little Maisey.

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Three things you did not know about your liver

By Jo Cordell-Cooper* THREE cheers for the liver.

I say this because the liver is a truly remarkable organ and is quite the adaptogen – meaning it can heal and grow and repair given the right environment.

I’ve recently been reading a lot about the liver.

As part of my holistic personal training business, I work with clients who had had large parts of their liver removed due to cancer, and months later it had completely regrown.

Additionally, I work with middle aged women, many who have fatty liver – a condition caused essentially by too much food.

The liver becomes sluggish.

Without going into the nitty gritty of the function of the liver, think of it as a big filter that excretes and activates many of the hormones and internal chemicals that keep the body healthy.

Of interest to me as a women’s wellness coach, is the changing function of the liver as we age.

The liver becomes 2040 per cent smaller and

has less blow flow.

Eat small meals more often and eat a diet that is rich in plants.

Heard of the Mediterranean Diet?

This diet is well regarded for improving heart health, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

It has plenty of antioxidant rich food that will help reduce inflammation within the body and improve liver function.

The ability of the liver to metabolise LDL cholesterol reduces by up to 35 per cent.

Reduce animal meat, processed food and takeaway foods cooked in oil.

Replace this with plant-based proteins and fish rich in omega 3 (healthy fats), as well as plenty of leafy greens and a colourful range of vegetables to reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol entering the body.

By the mid 50s, the liver can produce 25 per cent less bile – so metabolism of dietary fats is reduced.

Bile lubricates the intestines aiding digestion.

Reduce saturated fats in the body as your system cannot break them down like it used to.

Saturated fats (think

high heat cooking oils, animal protein, dairy, coconut-based products) may find you running to the loo.

Foods believed to stimulate bile production are garlic, beets, radicchio, kale, endive, arugula, celery and radish, so add these to your plate.

Read just about any healthy clean eating plan and it comes back to a few dietary basics – eat more vegetables, reduce saturated fats and increase healthy omega 3 fats.

You can also consider switching animal protein with plant-based proteins as well as drinking more water and getting regular exercise.

Try the tips here as a starting point for improving your liver health and consult your health care team for more individualised advice.

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THE start of a new year is always a good time to start thinking about your goals and habits for the year ahead, including for your finances.

Make 2021 the year you master your money and develop healthy financial habits that stay with you for life.

Let’s discuss some strategies to help you master your money in 2021 and beyond.

Cashflow Cashflow is the lifeblood of anyone’s financial plan.

It is important you get to know your money, understand exactly what is coming in and exactly what is going out and where.

If you are not overly disciplined when it comes to managing your cashflow, developing a budget is a holdfast way to understand and take control of your cashflow.

A budget will also help you to track your spending and cancel expensive services or subscriptions that are wasteful or unnecessary.

An effective budget will help you manage and meet your long-term

wealth accumulation goals.

Start saving Once your cashflow is under control you will be able to understand how much you can potentially save.

Whether you are saving for your first home, an investment property, a car, a holiday or any other cost, developing a savings plan is a great way to keep you accountable and help you meet your target.

Setting up an automatic transfer into your savings account will eliminate the desire to spend unnecessarily.

It is important to make sure the amount you are saving is realistic, achievable and sustainable.

It is recommended that you have an emergency fund on top of your savings for unexpected expenses.

Investing surplus cash If you are in the favourable position of having money left over after taking into account your expenses and savings, maybe it is time to consider investing that

money into assets.

Investing your money into assets such as shares, property or bonds can potentially reward you with financial growth and/or income over time.

Returns from assets provide another means for funding things such as a holiday, children’s education or retirement.

When investing your money, it is important that the structure in which you hold your investments is commensurate with your goals.

Different structures provide different benefits and trade-offs.

Having the correct structure is equally as important as the investment itself.

Review your debt With Australia’s federal interest rate at an all-time low of 0.10 per cent there has never been a better time to shop around or ask for a better rate on your home loan.

Additionally, if you have a car loan or personal loan (which generally attract a higher interest rate compared

to a mortgage) you might benefit from consolidating these loans into one.

Plan and set goals No matter what stage of life you are in, developing a financial plan for the future could potentially be the difference between achieving your financial goals or not, whether that is an early retirement, being debt free, or paying less tax.

While we have only touched the surface here, the above strategies are a starting point for mastering your money.

The world of personal finance can be confusing and daunting so talk to Elevate Wealth in January and ask how we can help you.

Seeking professional advice today will put you in a better position tomorrow.

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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By Hank Jongen, General Manager, Services Australia

AS 2021 gets off and running, I want to let you know about the financial support available as we begin to recover from the pandemic.

The Coronavirus Supplement is being extended until 31 March this year.

This means if you’re receiving an eligible income support payment, you’ll continue to receive the supplement of $150

every fortnight until then.

The important thing to know is you don’t need to do anything to get the supplement.

If you’re eligible, it will be paid automatically into your bank account.

You also don’t need to report the supplement payment as part of your fortnightly income, so it won’t affect your regular payment.

You can find out more about the Coronavirus Supplement on our website at servicesaustralia. gov.au/coronavirussupplement.

In addition to the continuation of the supplement, the income free area for job seekers has more than doubled.

This means you can earn more without having your regular payment impacted.

Currently, you can earn up to $300 without losing a cent of your payment.

The partner income test also remains at $3,086, which means your partner can earn up to about $80,000 per year before your JobSeeker Payment is reduced to zero.

I also want to remind

any year 12 students thinking of studying or doing an apprenticeship in 2021 that they may be eligible for Youth Allowance.

If you haven’t already, the time to lodge your claim is now – even if you haven’t been given a course offer yet.

Claim online using your Centrelink online account through myGov. For more information, visit servicesaustralia.gov. au/students.

Hoping you’re all doing well, and like me, looking forward to a positive 2021.

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Community News

Tasmanian maritime safety all aboard Deckee

Parade of Sail from a previous Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Photo credit: Australian Wooden Boat Festival – Galina Romalis.

Parade of Sail on River Derwent MORE than 120 sailing vessels will grace the River Derwent on Sunday 7 February 2021 as the Australian Wooden Boat Festival (AWBF) and the Royal Hobart Regatta combine to present the Parade of Sail.

The Parade of Sail usually heralds the start of the biennial Australian Wooden Boat Festival which, sadly, cannot proceed in its traditional format this year because of COVID-19 restrictions.

However, this magnifi-

cent spectacle on the River Derwent, comprising of boats of all shapes and sizes, will again celebrate Tasmania’s rich maritime culture and community.

The AWBF wooden boat fleet will follow the Motor Yacht Club Tasmania’s Launch of ‘ML Egeria’ and tall ships ‘Windeward Bound’, ‘Lady Nelson’, ‘Rhona H’ and ‘Yukon’ around a course which will sail close to both sides of the river finishing at the Hobart Regatta Ground.

“We designed the

course to ensure maximum public viewing opportunities while adhering to social distancing and COVID-19 regulations,” AWBF general manager Paul Stephanus said.

“With so many vantage points on both sides of the river, small groups will be able to congregate safely and enjoy the Parade of Sail.

“The spectacle of so many vessels under sail is always an attraction for families and especially for photographers.”

AUSTRALIAN boating safety app Deckee has experienced 120 per cent growth in downloads in Tasmania after being selected as Marine and Safety Tasmania’s (MAST) official safety app.

MAST chief executive officer Lia Morris said Deckee provided Tasmanian recreational boaters with specific safety information, weather forecasts, swell and tide information, and the location of public moorings.

“Deckee can help make time on the water safe and enjoyable,” she said.

“The majority of boating accidents in Tasmania occur over holiday periods, happening between December to January and Easter every year.

“In Tasmania, there are more than 62,000 recreational boating license holders and in excess of 30,000 registered vessels that take an average of 18 trips per year making water safety knowledge more important than ever.”

Deckee also gives access to MAST safety information, links to boat registration and licensing,

Australian boating safety app Deckee has been selected as Marine and Safety Tasmania’s official safety app.

trip preparation checklists and navigational rules.

Deckee founder and chief executive officer Mike McKiernan said by using Deckee, recreational boat owners exploring Tasmania’s 4,882 kilometre coastline can check their surroundings by using its comprehensive satellite map.

“Deckee enables boaties to check weather conditions, speed zones, visibility of restricted locations and be aware of nearby vessels – all potentially life-saving features,” he said.

“Users can also contribute their own

knowledge by providing updates on points of interest, marine facilities and services and add missing information to help improve the map for the community.

“They can set reminders and expiry dates for their boat licence, boat registration and safety equipment such as lifejackets, flares, emergency beacons and fire extinguishers.”

While many boaters have benefitted from the free app’s inventive technology, Deckee is calling on Tasmanians to ensure they are up-todate with key knowledge

Have your say on Tasmania’s Health System The consultation period for Our Healthcare Future has been extended to 12 February 2021 to ensure you can have your say on the future of healthcare in Tasmania.

What is Our Healthcare Future?

Our Healthcare Future is the next stage of the Tasmanian Government’s long-term health reforms to build a highly integrated and sustainable health service, and to ensure Tasmanians receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

The Our Healthcare Future - Immediate Actions and Consultation Paper marks the start of the Our Healthcare Future process. It highlights key issues impacting healthcare in Tasmania in 2021 and beyond. The consultation paper is available by viewing www.health.tas.gov.au/ourhealthcarefuture or calling (03) 6166 1091.

It proposes three key improvement areas, including immediate actions the Tasmanian Government will take now and consultation questions to guide future planning: 1. Better Community Care 2. Modernising Tasmania’s Health System 3. Planning for the Future

Your Feedback The consultation currently underway on the Immediate Actions and Consultation Paper provides an opportunity for meaningful engagement with the community, clinicians, consumers and organisations that will help us develop the framework for the healthcare of Tasmanians into the future.

You are encouraged to make a written submission against the consultation issues and questions raised.

Your feedback is welcome on all consultation questions or just those issues important to you.

Please send your submission to ourhealthcarefuture@health.tas.gov.au by 12 February 2021.

If you can’t make a written submission, call the Department of Health on (03) 6166 1091 or email ourhealthcarefuture@health.tas.gov.au

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before taking to the water this Summer.

“Our partnership with Marine and Safety Tasmania is a huge achievement for our company, and it is a real honour to be recognised as their official safety app,” Mr McKiernan said.

“To think that our technology is helping Tasmanians stay informed on the water is something we are incredibly proud of.”

Deckee is available on iOS and Android devices or any device equipped with a web browser.

For more information, visit www.deckee.com.

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Sport

Strengthening basketball in southern Tasmania BASKETBALL in southern Tasmania, including clubs on the Eastern Shore, are set to benefit following the establishment of the Basketball Tasmania Southern Commission.

The commission, consisting of Andrew Moore as chairperson, Aaron Pidgeon, Craig French, Michelle Hills and John McNamara, provides a vital connection between the southern clubs (CAMs) and Basketball Tasmania (BTAS).

Basketball recently underwent significant change, and the independent commission aims to focus on ensuring grassroots basketball is fortified and able to grow in the future.

“It is an exciting time for basketball in Tasmania, the establishment of the JackJumpers in the National Basketball League and increasing numbers of people across all abilities and age groups participating, are really encouraging signs for basketball,” Mr

Moore said.

“The commission want to make sure some of the grassroot structures are in place to ensure members of the community have access to the game and stakeholders (coaches, volunteers, officials and players) have a collective voice.”

Basketball has a wellestablished presence in the south of the state with a depth of talent across all levels, with experienced coaches, administrators and referees supporting players.

The commission aims to build strong connections with southern clubs to be able to provide a voice and strengthen basketball in the south of the state, so that participants and volunteers stay involved in the sport.

Mr Moore said while clubs may find it difficult to adjust to the new governance model of moving away from a clubbased delegate model to the independent

From left, Basketball Tasmania Southern Commission members Craig French, John McNamara, chairperson Andrew Moore and Aaron Pidgeon. Absent, Michelle Hills.

commission, the new system would have a number of advantages including increased efficiencies and an independent voice.

“The commission is looking forward to the appointment of the general manager of basketball that will assist clubs with operations,

participation and growth of the sport in southern Tasmania, and the commission looks forward to working closely with them,” he said.

The commission’s makeup includes strong representation from the basketball community along with

significant grassroots sports administration, networking and planning skills.

“We intend to build on the history of the sport in southern Tasmania, the momentum of the state’s entry into the NBL, and work collaboratively with both BTAS and southern clubs to strengthen the sport,” Mr Moore said.

“We think it is important to recognise that the sport is embedded in the community and we aim to build on that.”

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Sport

Racing returns to Elwick Thoroughbred horses gallop on the Elwick track before the recent Elwick Stakes meeting.

THE Elwick track was given the green light by jockeys and trainers before the recent race meeting that featured the $100,000 Elwick Stakes for two-year-olds.

The race meeting also boasted the weightfor-age Summer Cup that offered the winner

ballot-free entry into the Ladbrokes Group 3 $250,000 Hobart Cup on 7 February.

The area of the track used was divided into three sections and two horses at a time galloped over 1000 metres with all three sections of the track used.

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Tasmanian jockey-trainer Siggy Carr rode four of the 12 horses that galloped on the circuit and she gave the track a glowing report.

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“Other than the outside section of the track in the home straight, that was a bit softer than the rest, the track was very raceable and you couldn’t even see where the patches were two weeks ago.”

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Flemington track manager Liam O’Keefe, who was recruited by Tasracing to inspect the damaged areas of the track two weeks ago, oversaw the gallops.

“The track surface has reacted to the gallops just as I expected and the work that has been done over the past fortnight has helped deliver that outcome,” O’Keefe said.

Racing Minister Jane Howlett said she was delighted to see racing back at Elwick looking magnificent with a big crowd in attendance and racing back in action.

“Like thousands of others I look forward to more high standard racing at Elwick in the lead up to the Hobart Cup on 7 February and the Tasmanian Derby on 5 February,” she said.

Ms Howlett said she was also pleased that the cup meeting had received Public Health approval.

“I congratulate the Tasmanian Racing Club for its hard work in adjusting the COVID safe requirements,” she said.

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GLENORCHY Knights Football Club is looking forward to welcoming boys and girls in the Glenorchy and wider region to play football in 2021.

As football continues to be one of the highest participation sports in Tasmania, and with the FIFA Women’s World Cup being held in Australia in 2023, Glenorchy Knights president Robi Baric said it was a great time to be involved in the world game.

“Our club provides a range of programs to develop young players to not only reach their full potential, but to enjoy the game in a positive family-focused club environment,” he said.

“Our senior men’s coach, James Sherman, is also our technical director and is responsible for developing and supporting our players and coaches.”

Glenorchy Knights has teams for boys and girls with training for under 13 to under 18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 9 February at Prince of Wales Sports Ground.

Training for under six to under 12 will be held on Saturdays starting 27 February at Eady Street Sports Ground.

The Knights Skills Program and Knights Football Academy development programs are also held on Mondays and Wednesdays starting 8 February at Prince of Wales Sports Ground.

Players are encouraged to attend and try it out for a two-week period.

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16 Glenorchy Gazette February 2021