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THE City of Hobart recently hosted 33 community participants to help inform the city’s evolving climate strategy and provide recommendations for how the council and local community can respond to climate change.

The inaugural Hobart Climate Assembly’s participants were representative of the Hobart community with an age range between 16 to 75, a variety of genders, cultural backgrounds and climate change knowledge.

The assembly resulted in 10 prioritised recommendations to address the challenges posed by climate change and loss of biodiversity across Hobart.

Assembly participant and North Hobart student Chloe Holley said the Climate Assembly was a successful project.

“It was incredible working so closely with the community, the council and experts to improve our city not just for climate readiness but also for liveability,” she said.

“Seeing the council members come along and see the work we were doing really made me feel like we were being heard.”

Hobart Mayor Anna Reynolds said climate change was the most significant issue of “… our generation and would impact all of our lives in some way.”

“The only way to reduce the impact is for everyone to work together and cut the pollution that’s causing such rapid change to our world,” she said.

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Hobart cancer centre gains momentum A NEW partnership between Cancer Council Tasmania and the Support Hope and Education (SHE) Gynaecological Cancer Group will establish a new Tasmanian Cancer Wellbeing Centre opposite the Royal Hobart Hospital.

The partnership will build upon the preliminary work conducted by SHE Group chair Scott Harris and his late wife, Jo, to have a dedicated wellbeing centre in the heart of Hobart.

“For the wellness centre to be a success, we need to bring the community together to support this project,” Mr Harris said.

“We’re extremely grateful for the support we’ve received so far from the University of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Government and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

“The Cancer Council of Tasmania has a significant role to play and this statement of intent shows that they

believe in the concept and want to be part of this incredible project.

“Cancer Council Tasmania’s experience and expertise will be invaluable and we welcome its support.”

Cancer Council Tasmania chief executive officer Alison Lai said the partnership was another milestone moment in the work to increase access to world-class cancer supportive care services in Tasmania.

“Cancer Council Tasmania is thrilled to

be working with the SHE Group on this project and we commend the extensive work they have undertaken alongside the Tasmanian Government, the University of Tasmania and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre,” Ms Lai said.

“Cancer Council Tasmania has been providing cancer supportive care to thousands of Tasmanians across the State for 30 years and we look forward to bringing our expertise to this project.”

SHE Gyneacological Cancer group chair Scott Harris and professor Greg Patterson

MRC and UTAS unite for student support A STRONGER partnership between the Migrant Recourse Centre Tasmania (MRCT Tas) and the University of Tasmania (UTAS) will provide more opportunities for both organisations when working with people from refugee or migrant backgrounds.

The organisations will collaborate on research projects, professional development, knowledge sharing and the use of recourses.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been agreed by both parties that will help strengthen the evidence base and support best practice when assisting multicultural members of the community.

“While we’ve worked closely with the University of Tasmania for many years, formalizing this relationship helps demonstrate both organisations’ commitment to building a strong, vibrant, culturally

inclusive Tasmania,” MRC Tas chief executive officer Gillian Long said.

“Research opportunities will focus on social equity, industry sustainability, social change, and policy development that benefit the community and help to solve key societal issues.

“MRC Tas values the opportunities that will arise from this agreement, including opportunities for joint research, student placements, professional development, volunteering and sharing of resources.

“Together, we will help overcome barriers for members of Tasmania’s culturally diverse communities and develop a more equitable society.”

The MOU will provide professional development opportunities for both MRC Tas and UTAS staff, with integrated learning opportunities for students cross several courses.

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Hobart highlights good neighbours in the community OVER the past two decades North Hobart resident Robyn Saunders has fostered meaningful connections with her neighbours and regularly offers a helping hand when needed or engages in some friendly chats across the fence.

“We all look out for each other. I live on my own, so it’s quite nice to know there are other people around I can trust,” Ms Saunders said.

“I have been living on this street for 24 years and although some people come and go, I try to make positive connections with everyone.

“People these days seem to cut themselves off from others with taller fences and more isolated lives but I love reaching out to my neighbours for a quick chat or a cuppa.”

North Hobart resident Robyn Saunders and Aggie with her neighbours Pippa (1) and Remielle (3). Photo credit: Simon Andrews

This unique neighbourly connection was highlighted by the Hobart City Council and Relationships Australia as an example of a resilient community that had fostered respectful and supportive relationships.

This recognition coincided with Relationships Australia’s 21st annual Neighbour Day campaign.

Hobart Mayor Anna Reynolds said everyone had a role to play in strengthening the local community and creating a sense of belonging for all Hobart residents.

“We can share belonging by focusing on genuine inclusion and connection, making others welcome and by challenging ourselves to connect through empathy and compassion,” Mayor Reynolds said.

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Tassie Mums founder Clair Harris and volunteer Sue Anderson with a children’s care package. Photo credit: Tobias Hinds

Help Tassie Mums help Tassie kids FROM FRONT PAGE

TASMANIAN organisation Tassie Mums is seeking support to ensure it can continue to help Tasmanian children.

Tassie Mums assists kids across Tasmania by providing vulnerable children and infants with basic essentials including clothes, nappies and toiletries.

Recent events have led to founder Clair Harris and her team seeking support to secure a vehicle to help accept and transport donations.

“The community’s need for

our free service has more than doubled in recent years,” Ms Harris said.

“We have now submitted letters to all major parties requesting funding.”

Tassie Mums supports more than 100 organisations across Tasmania, more than half of which are government departments.

By June 2024 Tassie Mums will have delivered close to $1 million worth of goods to the Tasmanian community.

Tasmania has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any state or territory in Australia, and Tassie Mums is determined to change this.

“It’s time to acknowledge the value of children, break this cycle of poverty and make sure the children of Tasmania are supported,” Ms Harris said.

“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of Tasmanians that allows us to support vulnerable Tassie kids with items like clothing, nappies and toiletries.”

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ALL About Fitness owner operator Paul Hamilton and 2018 Tasmanian Volunteer of the Year Les Williams have joined forces to organise a fundraising raffle with all proceeds to be donated to the Royal Hobart Hospital’s children’s ward.

The two are currently reaching out to local businesses willing to provide items and gift vouchers for the raffle to help lift the spirits of young patients at the hospital.

“What a wonderful opportunity for one and all to support such a worthy cause. We would like to thank the

businesses and individuals that have already donated goods and services as prizes for the raffle,” Mr Williams said.

“By sharing our story early, we hope to inspire more participation from the community and trust that your readers will be moved by our cause and be eager to come on board to support this worthwhile raffle,” Mr Hamilton said.

“Together we can all make a positive impact on the children’s lives.”

The All About Fitness Fundraising Raffle will be launched on 4 July at a Christmas in July celebration at the Montrose Bay Yacht Club.

“We seek the generosity and support from local businesses and individuals with donations of goods and services to help bolster our prize pool.

This will no doubt help to increase the ticket sales,” Mr Williams said.

“All businesses that are generous enough to donate towards our upcoming raffle will be positively promoted during the event,” Mr Hamilton said.

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25 years of safer school trips

Sacred Heart students getting excited for Walk Safely to School Day. Photo credit: Tobias Hinds

Banjo’s toasts 40 WEDNESDAY 13 March marked the 40th anniversary of the Tasmanian-born, Banjo’s Bakery Café, with multiple celebrations and promotions across the state.

Since opening in Launceston in 1984, Banjo’s has expanded to 46 franchises with more than 800 staff members across Australia.

Adding to the celebrations, Banjo’s gave away 40,000 free small savoury treats including, party pies, sausage rolls and savoury rolls in stores nationwide on 13 March.

Chief executive officer Jessica Saxby said Banjo’s was incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated staff and customer base for the past 40 years.

“We are so grateful to serve our loyal customers on a daily basis and have an incredible team of passionate staff who always go above and beyond to provide the best possible service,” she said.

“I would like to extend a big thank you to our customers for supporting us over the past four decades and allowing us to cement ourselves in the hearts, minds and bellies of Australian families.”

EACH year on 10 May schools across Australia celebrate National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD).

This day encourages students to either walk or find alternative active transport to school and promotes health, road safety and the

environmental benefits of walking to school.

By walking, riding or rolling to school children are getting important exercise, which helps their physical and mental wellbeing.

“The best exercise for all Australians is walking regularly,” Chairman and

CEO of the Pedestrian Council of Australia Harold Scruby said.

“Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

“We should encourage them to take a walk before school, during and at end of their day.”

WSTSD also encourages

positive environmental action by reducing car dependency and encouraging the use of public transport, which also reduces dangerous traffic congestion around schools.

This year marks WSTSD’s 25th anniversary and should

see more schools than ever participating in the exciting and important day.

The Pedestrian Council are encouraging schools, students and families to mark the date and get involved in WSTSD. To learn more about WSTSD visit walk.com.au.

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Fostering Hope producing trauma awareness videos TASMANIAN organisation Fostering Hope has finished filming its new Training for Trauma videos which will be available for free in the coming months.

The free online selfpaced trauma awareness training course features videos staring Dr Suse Chequer and Fostering Hope executive officer Mary Blake.

“We have finally been able to film our trauma awareness videos which will be going out to the community as a free resource for people working with children and young people,” Ms Blake said.

“We recognise that lots of programs in the community are run by volunteers and often those organisations don’t have a lot of funding to resource volunteers.

“We have a lot of children and young people interacting with those programs from all different backgrounds, so we want to offer a free resource to all those volunteers who are out there giving their time to

Dr Suse Chequer, producer Dylan Hesp, and Mary Blake from Fostering Hope. Photo credit: Tobias Hinds

the community, to have a greater understanding of how young people are connecting with their programs and be able to fill that role with compassion and care.”

The videos show how childhood trauma directly impacts the brain and features real stories to give viewers insight into how trauma effects children’s personalities and actions.

This program received funding from the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF), which allowed Fostering Hope to partner with producer Dylan Hesp to create high quality videos.

“The TCF is so proud to support such a fantastic free resource,” TCF chair Sally Darke said.

“This training resource will lead to more children’s trauma to be understood and supported, leading to better opportunities for children, including in their education and learning.”

The online course will be available in the coming months through the Fostering Hope website.

Calvary granting community care

Some of the 2024 Calvary Community grant recipients

THE Calvary Community Council has awarded almost $25,000 in its latest round of community grants to worthy organisations that support vulnerable people across Tasmania.

The grants were awarded to six projects including to a group providing dental care for aged care residents and a volunteer program teaching creative writing and storytelling to young school children.

“The Calvary Community Council is Calvary’s charitable arm in Tasmania and has provided more than $500,000 since starting

the grants scheme in 2009,” Calvary’s director of mission Tony Brannan said.

“The council was established to aid Tasmanians in need, reflecting Calvary’s social justice tradition and mission to care for marginalised and vulnerable people.

“Calvary has been caring for Tasmanians for more than 80 years.

We are part of the fabric of this community and we are proud to continue that legacy.”

Mr Brennan said the grants were designed to support grassroots groups and help them

continue to serve Tasmanians in need.

“Over the years, some of our recipients have used the money for small, one-off projects and for others it has been seed funding to try something new or innovative to help vulnerable groups locally,” he said.

The Calvary Community Council offers two statewide grant rounds per year to not-for-profit organisations.

The next round of grants will be announced in July, for more information visit www. calvarycare.org.au

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Tasmanian Transport Museum president Jeff Bronstein and Destination Southern Tasmania CEO Alex Heroys. Photo credit: Simon Andrews

Full steam ahead for tourism-friendly Transport Museum THE Tasmanian Transport Museum recently hosted more than 60 local tourism operators for an engaging event facilitated by Destination Southern Tasmania (DST).

Multiple speakers

gave presentations on upcoming events including the Crave Harvest Festival and the Tasmanian Autumn Festival.

“We are so grateful to the hospitality of the Tasmanian Transport

Museum for hosting us and all the great leading tourism experts in attendance,” DST CEO Alex Heroys said.

President Jeff Bronstein addressed the crowd and highlighted some of

the great restorative work conducted by the museum and its volunteers.

“We are honoured to have welcomed all of these local tourism leaders to our Museum.

I would like to thank

Alex and his team for organising this event,” Mr Bronstein said.

“I would also like to thank our team of volunteers and Aurora Disability Services for their catering services.”

After proceedings,

guests were invited to join a 15-minute train ride on the museum’s vintage 1938 diesel rail car on the historic Glenorchy railway.

The Tasmanian Transport Museum is open for hosting services

for all types of events, with all proceeds going towards the care and maintenance of the organisation and its fleet of historical machinery.

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Mental health partnership brings Clarity CLARITY Health Care and Psychology South & Wellbeing Services have announced an exciting new partnership to offer increased access to mental health care in Tasmania.

The new service provides a ‘one stop shop’ for mental health support with access to psychologists, psychiatrists and accredited mental health social workers.

It supports clients of all ages and offers autism and ADHD assessments.

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New plan for old Bethlehem House THE St Vincent De Paul Society (Vinnies) and the Hobart City Mission (HCM) are partnering on a proposal to deliver a transitional housing program at the site of the former Bethlehem House in Hobart for up to 40 women experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.

The project will be partially funded by The Neill Family’s Select Foundation which has already purchased the 18 selfcontained accommodation pods at the rear of the building to keep these in Tasmania as permanent housing stock.

The Vinnies and HCM proposal will deliver a ‘light touch’ transitional housing program, leveraging their combined

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“We are keen to help people and provide autism and ADHD diagnosis that are in line with the Australian testing guidelines,” he said.

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with Clarity Health Care on this exciting new offering,” director and principal clinical psychologist at Psychology South Dr Rachel Avery said.

“Psychology South is already a well-established provider in Kingston, and I am proud to say we have supported the mental health needs of around 2.4 per cent of Hobart’s population since 2019.

“Now, with Clarity on board, we are able to expand both our reach and our services. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive difference this partnership will

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The annual operating cost of the facility and associated programs is expected to be roughly $1.2 million.

Vinnies chief executive officer Heather Kent said the demand for social and affordable housing in Tasmania outweighed the available resources.

“In addition to providing much-needed support for women experiencing homelessness, this program offers a cost-effective solution to the housing crisis in our region,” she said.

“With a budget of $1.2 million per annum, this light-touch model represents a prudent investment in the wellbeing of our community.

“By providing transitional housing and support services, we can prevent individuals from falling into the cycle of homelessness, ultimately saving taxpayer dollars in the long run.”

HCM chief executive officer Harvey Lennon said the two organisations had significant experience in operating crisis accommodation programs.

“We are keen to work alongside Vinnies to support a new transitional housing program at the Warwick Street site,” he said.

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Colonial era mountain monument’s new look FOR more than 170 years, the Smith Monument has been a popular landmark for visitors and regular bush walkers venturing across kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

On 23 January 1858 Dr John Smith, a 37-year-old ship surgeon, attempted and ill-fated trek up the mountain with four companions.

Dr Smith, who was sick the previous day, began to lag behind the others and made wrong turn on the

descent.

Despite a frantic search, Dr Smith was found to have perished that same day from exhaustion and dehydration.

The monument to this tragedy had been maintained by the Hobart Walking Club and the Grand Lodge of Tasmania until recent conditions caused it to corrode.

The City of Hobart tracks team recently carried the historical

monument down off the mountain and replaced it with a new marker at the start of the Smiths Monument Track and a plaque at the end of the track.

The original monument will be housed and maintain in the Tasmania Museum and Art Gallery.

The 45-minute return Smiths Monument Track leaves from the South Wellington Track/Ice House Track junction.

Midnight: Music of Your Life Overnight.

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Monday

6am: Monday Breakfast with John Evans. 9am: Monday Morning Mix with Mandi Bennett. Midday: Lunchtime Classics with Rick Rae. 2pm: Music Of Your Life

with Jenny Berry. 4pm: Reeling in the Years with David Batchelor.

6pm: Glenn’s Country with Glenn Gillie. 8pm: Classic Ride with Melvin Freestone. 10pm: Double Or Nothing with Willie Jackson.

6am: Wake Up with Kaye Payne.

9am: Bringing Back the Memories with David Batchelor. Midday: Beat & Ballads with Phil Williams.

3pm: Tuesday Drive with Mal Dennis. 6pm: Mostly Folk. 8pm: The Early Late Show with Margs.

10pm: The Late Late Show with Ron Andersen. Midnight: Music of Your Life Overnight.

Wednesday

6am: Wednesday Breakfast with John Evans. 9am: Bright and

City of Hobart Track Team member Jeram Cowley at the site of the new Smith Monument

Breezy Mix with Kathy. Midday: Wednesday Lunch with Frank McIvor. 2pm: Showtime with Ron Andersen. 4pm: Johnny Dallas Revival Show with Johnny Dallas.

6pm: Wednesday Night Juke Box with Robbo. 8pm: Country Jukebox with Russell Hevey.

10pm: Music of Your Life with Michael Holloway. Midnight: Music of Your Life Overnight.

Thursday

6am: Thursday Breakfast with Craig Cracknell. 9am: Magic Music Mix with Tom Payne.

Midday: From The Noughties to

the Forties with Robyn Guy. 2pm: The Music Of Your Life with Kenny White. 4pm: Thursday Drive with Luca Forest. 6pm: Serbian with Aleksander Djeric. 7pm: Chinese.

8pm: Contrasts in Classic Jazz.

10pm: Greek Program with Benny.

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Friday

6am: Rise & Shine with Ria Walter. 9am: Songs & Stories with Brian Corr. Midday: Karina’s Karousel with Karina Ceron.

2pm: My Favourite Music with Judi Forsyth. 4pm: Friday Drive

with Peter Johnston. 6pm: Good Times Rollin’ with Russell Hevey.

9pm: Rockin’ On with Ray Kemp.

Midnight: Music Of Your Life Overnight with Craig Cracknell.

Saturday

6am: Mostly Old But Something New with Tim Kingston. 9am: Polish. 10am: Croatian. 11am: Greek with Sotiris Kalogeropoulus Midday: World Music with Amanda Sims. 2pm: Music of Your Life with Amanda Sims. 3pm: Music of Your Life with various presenters. 6pm: Kickback with Kenny White. 9pm: Saturday Night

with Rob Maisey or Underside with Spook & Mike. Midnight: Music of Your Life Overnight.

Sunday

6am: Sunday Breakfast with Chris Burrows. 9am: German. 10am: Spanish. 11am: Irish with Brian Corr. Midday: Italian Program.

12.30pm: Nepalese program.

2pm: Dove c’e’ musica Italiana.

2pm: Music Of Your Life with Tony Geeves. 6pm: Sunday Country with Bob Hevey. 8pm: Sunday Night Country with Wayne Crossin.

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Heritage Librarian Ian Morrison and Narryna volunteers Karyn Rendall and Felicity Hickman. Photo credit: Tobias Hinds

Transcribing a slice of history

A NEWLY-published two volume set of transcribed colonial journals have been handed over to the Tasmanian Archives.

Volunteers associated with the Narryna House museum have spent the last six years transcribing a selection of journals written by 1800s merchant Captain Andrew Haig, who Narryna House was built for.

The transcribed journals were handed over to the Tasmanian Archives at Libraries Tasmania and will now be available to read at libraries across the state.

“The Narryna volunteers have done an incredible job transcribing

and editing Haig’s journals, which were made up of cryptic 19th century handwriting,” Heritage Librarian Ian Morrison said.

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These are now available all over the state for people to read.”

Mr Haig’s journals provide a snapshot of what life was like for merchants living in Hobart during the 1840s.

“There were quite a few challenges in transcribing the text,” Narryna volunteer Felicity Hickman said.

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A vexillologist in our midst GRAEME Cairns joined the Bisdee Community Centre 18 months ago, attends regularly during the day, and occasionally stays overnight at Hotel Bisdee. Graeme enjoyed going out on the Bisdee bus trips last year. Now, he prefers to participate in the various in-house activities offered within the program.

Graeme mentioned his interest in flags to the Bisdee clients and staff and described himself as a vexillologist. He is a member of Flags Australia and has attended conferences with the International Vexillology Association.

Bisdee staff and clients learned a great deal about flags at an exhibition of Graeme’s collection. The group learned that the national flag of Greenland has a circle in the middle to represent the sun rising behind icebergs, and the flag of the United Nations has a world map to illustrate its main purpose, peace, and security.

Graeme showed the group the Danish flag, “Dannebrog,” the oldest state flag in the world still used by an independent nation. He said he thinks Nepal’s national flag is arguably the most unique in the world.

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Why I don’t holiday with my family Jo Cordell-Cooper WHEN I first decided to travel without my family there were those who felt this would ruin my marriage and create a void between my husband and family.

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My first adventure to Nepal did not end well with me being caught up in an earthquake. I returned home a week later somewhat shell shocked and not having hiked.

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Recognising the challenges faced by individuals and families who struggle to afford basic necessities for their beloved cats, this program aims to provide

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“No one should have to face the heartbreaking decision of surrendering their cherished companion due to financial hardships,” he said, “With the ‘Meow Meals’ program, we aim to alleviate the burden on struggling pet owners and keep cats in loving homes where they belong.”

Ten Lives will offer “Meow Meals” cat food packages to individuals and families experiencing financial constraints.

By providing this vital support, Ten Lives hopes to prevent the heartbreaking scenario of owners having to surrender their cats to shelters due to financial inability to provide food, a situation that not only impacts the owners but also adds strain to already overcrowded shelters.

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“We have seen an increase in cats being surrendered due to financial reasons,” Mr Hunt said.

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your costs and income as some are monthly, annually or ad hoc as the year goes by.

If you’re starting a business as a sole trader or partnership, you will need to provide a profit and loss statement estimating what you realistically think you will earn in the first 13 weeks.

A profit and loss statement is a list of your income and allowable expenses. If income is more than expenses, you have a profit. If expenses exceed income, you have a loss. If you have a loss, your assessable business income for Services Australia will be $0.

After the first 13 weeks, you need to provide a profit and loss statement showing us your actual income and costs. You need to do that again at six months, nine months and a year.

Once you have a full year of income and expenses on your personal or business tax return, we can base your assessable income off that. After that, you’ll continue to lodge your tax returns and we will see you in 12 months.

Should your income change throughout the year, such as from increasing or decreasing your work hours, you can provide a profit and loss statement to give details of your current business income.

Until next time.

COINCIDING with the announcement of the Tasmania Devils Football Club, AFL Tasmania has announced its vision to double participation rates and meet the demand of the sport’s growing popularity across the state.

One week after the jumper, name and logo unveiling of the Tasmania Devils team, more than 150,000 fans had signed up as foundation members.

As part of its ‘28 by 28’ plan, AFL Tasmania aims

to reach 28,000 registered players by the time the Devils take to the field for the first time in 2028.

The plan includes constructing goal posts in every school and upgrades to 70 local football venues across the state.

Part of the AFL’s $360 million investment in Tasmanian football over the next decade will support talent pathways for young players across the state.

Head of AFL Tasmania Damian Gill said the

‘28 by 28’ vision would focus on broadening the player base, grow junior participation and empowering all boys and girls who could aspire to represent their home state in the AFL or AFLW. “This is an historic opportunity to set up the game for long-term success at all levels,” he said.

“Australian rules football has a long, rich history in Tasmania.

Football is Tasmania’s game and Tasmanians finally have what they’ve

long deserved, their own team in the national competition.

“Never has there been such an exciting and important time for the game in our state and we are committed to grasping this opportunity.

“Whether you’re a player, coach, umpire, volunteer, administrator or supporter, now is the best time in our history to be involved in the game, and we want every Tasmanian who wants to, to share in the game’s possibilities.”

New finish line for the City to Casino Fun Run THE annual City to Casino Fun Run is returning on 26 May with a new finish line and new charity partnership.

For the first time fans, friends and family will be able to gather at the race’s finish line, which will now be on the lawns of Wrest Point Casino.

Newly appointed race directors Kim Gillard and Tim Smith unveiled the new finish line which will allow the community to cheer on the races as they finish the run.

“Getting to the finish line is big achievement for every single competitor, and we wanted to ensure that everyone could share in that moment of glory,” Mr Smith said.

“Unfortunately, the old finish line in the driveway of Wrest Point was narrow and didn’t allow space for families, friends, fans and fellow competitors to gather to cheer on runners.

“Now, we will have a new finish line on the lawns of Wrest Point, which will create more room for everyone to gather around and cheer everyone on during those final strides across the finish.”

The City to Casino Fun Run also selected Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania (CFT) as its new charity partner.

“Cystic Fibrosis is a physically, mentally and financially challenging condition and CFT strives to provide support to Tasmanians who live with the condition and their loved ones,” CFT CEO Paula Wriedt said.

“Without any Government funding we are reliant on the generosity of supporters, so we really appreciate being the charity partner for this year’s City to Casino Fun Run.” To sign up for the City to Casino Fun Run visit citytocasino.com.au/

Race director Tim Smith, CFT ambassador Lottie and CFT CEO Paula Wriedt. Photo credit: Tobias Hinds

OBSERVER SPORT 20 Hobart Observer APRIL 2024

JACKJUMPERS DEFEND THE ISLAND

Tasmania JackJumpers players and coaches celebrate the team’s first NBL title

IN just its third season in the National Basketball League (NBL) the Tasmania JackJumpers have claimed the 2023-24 NBL championship after a thrilling 83-81 game five victory against Melbourne United.

Despite missing the opportunity to clinch the title at home in game four, the resilient JackJumpers pulled off the remarkable victory in front of a sold out John Cain Arena in Melbourne.

“We are beyond thrilled.

This is the culmination of so much hard work, grit and determination from our entire team, coaches, front office and board,” JackJumpers CEO Christine Finnegan said.

“But nothing is achieved without the support of our wonderful corporate partners, members and fans across Tasmania and Australia, many who have been on this journey with us

from the very beginning.

“We have believed we could do this from day one and we have brought together the best people and the best supporters to make dreams a reality within such a short period of time.”

Jordon Crawford was the standout player in game five, racking up 32 points and six three-pointers.

“This win is for all the fans, they have stuck with the team through thick and thin

and have brought the entire island together,” Crawford said.

“I still can’t quite believe it. It’s great to be back in Tasmania and fully let this feeling sink in and enjoy the moment with all the fans.”

Jack McVeigh was named the NBL Championship Series MVP for multiple standout performances which included a game winning, final second shot in game three.

Female Masters kicking goals

Women’s Southern Masters Competition players Tameka Wiggins (Lindisfarne), Amy Dunham (North Hobart), Kathryn East (Kingborough) and Jo Roy (South East Suns). Photo credit: Simon Andrews

FOR experienced female footballers like North Hobart’s Amy Dunham reaching a certain age can often cut short their playing career, but the inclusion of a dedicated women’s AFL Masters competition in 2024 will allow local players to stay connected with their club, community and the sport they love.

“There’s definitely a lot of local women who haven’t been given the opportunities to play football in the past so to have a dedicated masters competition this year is an amazing opportunity,” Ms Dunham said.

“The announcement of a women’s league has prompted a lot of former players to return to the sport which will create a really exciting atmosphere on game day.

“The altered structure works well for ageing players, especially the shorter game length and fortnightly games.”

The 2024 Southern Tasmania Women’s AFL Masters Competition, the first of its kind in the state, will be open to players over 25 with games run fortnightly.

The inaugural women’s competition

was established following strong interest from players in North Hobart, Kingborough, Lindisfarne and Sorell.

The men’s roster has also expanded, with Brighton establishing a Masters team ahead of the 2024 season.

“The Masters Competition benefits the players’ mental health, social connection and provides an enjoyable way to stay fit,” said Brighton coach Rueben Cox. “We welcome players from the local area as well as players from the southern Midlands and Derwent Valley to join us.”