Hobart Observer October 2022

A NEW report has found that Hobart’s night-time economy is growing exponentially as the arts, entertainment and hospitality sectors start to bounce back from the impacts of COVID.

The night-time economy (businesses that operate between 6pm and 6am) of 14 Australian cities was assessed by the Council of Capital City

Lord Mayors, based on factors including financial turnover, job growth, and the number of entertainment establishments.

Since 2019 the number of jobs in Hobart’s night-time economy has increased by 19.7 per cent thanks to strong growth in food and drink businesses.

The number of nighttime entertainment establishments has

increased by 12 per cent, which is almost double the national average.

Overall, the sector’s turnover has jumped from $551m to $780ma rise of 42 per cent.

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said while the figures are encouraging, the Council understands it is still a challenging time for the sector.

Jason Richards (Resources Work Cooperative) and Verity Davis (City Mission Op Shops) prepare for the Southern Tasmanian Op Shop Collective event

T20 World Cup hits Hobart

Mike DUTTA for Deputy Mayor and Councillor

Hundreds of savvy shoppers scored a bargain recently when nine local charities joined forces for the annual Southern Tasmanian Op Shop Collective.

Here’s cheers to double diamond duo

HOBART couple Stanley and Elsie Harris have celebrated a momentous 75 years of marriage surrounded by family.

Now both aged 94, Stanley and Elsie first met at a country dance outside Hobart when they were just 18 years old.

“I thought she was the most beautiful girl in the

world,” Stanley said.

They were married 18 months later. Living on a small farm on the Eastern Shore, Stanley worked in the agriculture sector while Elsie had her hands full raising their 10 children and caring for the property.

Daughter Jeanette Harris remembers everyone in the

household always being busy with household chores and farm work.

“We all had our chores, helping with the cooking, milking the cows and picking fruit,” she said.

“Dad would play the guitar and sing country and western, and mum would often sing in the morning to wake us all

up.

“I also remember how we would all sing while we picked raspberries, it made us laugh and kept our spirits up.”

On 16 August Stanley and Elsie celebrated the rare ‘second diamond’ wedding anniversary, and became one of the last couples in Australia to receive a

congratulatory card from Queen Elizabeth II before her death.

The couple marked the occasion with champagne and cake with family – a smaller affair than some of their previous milestone anniversaries, including a huge bash and for their 50th anniversary and a ride in the sidecar of

a Harley Davidson for their 70th.

Now residing at the Uniting AgeWell Sorell Community Ningana, Stanley and Elsie are enjoying a slower life, but keep busy reading, listening to music and spending quality time with family.

So what’s their advice for maintaining a happy

marriage?

Elsie said it’s about being patient and tolerant, and being grateful for what you have. Stanley suggested never going to bed angry - you won’t be able to sleep, and the problem will still be there the next day.

After 75 years, their advice is still working.

Anna Reynolds, City of Hobart Mayor

HELLO everyone,

By the time you read this, voting will be underway in the Local Government elections.

For the first time, voting is now compulsory for all eligible voters on the state

electoral roll.

Whatever the next Hobart City Council looks like, and whoever Hobart residents choose to represent them, I think it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the many achievements and successes of the previous Council.

Despite the unfortunate truth that political campaigning and media coverage often encourages a focus on criticism and negativity, that can often be countered by a quick look at the facts!

We recently published

an End of Term Report, providing the community and stakeholders with a concise overview of the Council’s activities from 2018-2022. This isn’t something that Council had ever done before, but it felt like a valuable and important step in increasing transparency and accountability. There are so many highlights that bring me enormous pride to look back on – some of which might come as a surprise. They include:

• $1.3 billion worth of planning approvals,

including a record number of inner-city apartments

Upgrades to retail precincts, walking tracks and the Hobart Aquatic Centre

• Single-use plastics ban, and more solar energy installed on Council buildings

• New FOGO waste collection service rolled out to 15,000 homes and businesses

• More than 1000 street and park trees planted

• 171 hectares of new fuel breaks and 112kms

of upgraded fire trails

• New playgrounds at Fern Tree, Tolmans Hill and on the Domain

• Introduction of kunayi/Mount Wellington bus and River Derwent ferry service

I also believe that Council can be enormously proud of the way it dealt with the unique challenges of the COVID pandemic. Our support for the city throughout 2020-2021 included a rates freeze, rent and rates concessions, waiving fees for outdoor

dining and sports ground rent, and a range of community and business grants.

End of Term reports for local councils are fairly common in other states, but I think this is the first time one has been published in Tasmania. If you’d like to dig a little deeper into the activities of your 2018-2022

Hobart City Council, it’s available to read on the Council website.

Thank you for reading my column over the last few years!

Cheers, Anna

Kim farewells the Queen

Kim Smith was one of ten Australians to attend the State Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen last month at Westminster Abbey.

The Queen began planning her funeral in 1964 and requested that ten everyday people from Australia be in attendance.

Mr Smith, who had previously been named this year’s Tasmanian Local Hero, was selected as the only Tasmanian representative.

“On the day of the

State Funeral we had to be in lobby of our hotel at 7.30am ready to depart on an official state vehicle by 7.45am,” he said.

“We were taken to Lambeth Bridge where we began the rigorous identification process.

“Between Lambeth Bridge and entering Westminster Abbey our passports and official invitation were checked four times and we underwent a full body scan prior to entering the church.”

Mr Smith and the other

Australians invited were seated in the nave near the official choir.

“Everyone came in the west door and through the nave past us including the extended Royal Family,” he said.

“Finally, when the coffin of Her Majesty the Queen entered the church, the space turned to silence and there was not a dry eye in sight.

“For many of us this was the full realisation that the Queen Elizabeth II had passed.”

The official ceremony

was held to a very tight schedule, and nothing went off script just as the Queen had planned.

“I felt so privileged to have the opportunity to pay my respects and I want to share this experience with the Tasmanian community,” Mr Smith said.

Mr Smith is in the process of writing a full recount of his experience, which he hopes will give the Tasmanian community an insight into this historic moment in time.

Dancing Dulcie’s magic milestone

Mackenzie Archer

ONE hundred-year-old Moonah resident Dulcie Coulson has celebrated her centennial birthday surrounded by friends and family.

Raised in New Town, Dulcie has called Hobart’s northern suburbs home for most of her life.

“My mother and father owned a grocery store in New Town for most of my childhood, so I spent my younger years talking with people living in the community,” she said.

In the early 1940s Dulcie got her first job as a receptionist at the iconic Highfield Hotel on Murray Street, where she worked six days a week - taking home £3.17 per week.

Dulcie married the love of her life, John, in 1948 and the couple went on to share more than 70 years together.

Soon after tying the knot Dulcie and John opened a butchery on Moonah’s Central Avenue. On Fridays Dulcie would deliver products all across the northern suburbs and as far as Sandy Bay.

Dulcie was also a keen dancer, starting when she was just a child and continuing right through until her mid-80s.

“I started learning when I was 12 and attending dances from 16,” she said.

“I believe that is the main reason I still have good legs!

“I like to tell parents to get their kids into

dancing and walking so when they are older they will have good legs like me.”

The proud mother to two sons, five grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren, Dulcie has resided in Moonah for the past 70 years.

She has been very active in the Moonah community - including spending many years as a member of the Moonah Lions Club and Moonah Navy Cluband says she couldn’t see herself living anywhere else.

“I have always loved Moonah,” she said.

“All the businesses you need to use are close by and we have beautiful views of the bay and the city.”

100-year-old Dulcie Coulson of Moonah with her letter from the Queen. Photo credit: Mackenzie Archer

Kim Smith, third from left, with the Australian contingent in London

GLENORCHY resident

Art talent on display at Young Archies Awards

THE winners of the 2022 Young Archies Awards have been announced at the launch of the accompanying exhibition in Hobart.

Based on the famous Archibald Prize, the Young Archies Awards are an annual portrait competition open to all Tasmanian Government school and college students. This year, 596 entries were received

from 51 schools across the state.

Mack Brown from Taroona High School won the inaugural Tony Woodward Award – the overall prize for secondary school students – for his portrait of 102-year-old Brian Winspear.

The People’s Choice Award went to Elka Crossingham from St Helens District School.

Judges also praised the work of Daisy Bresnehan and Mia Kluss (Taroona High School), Lara Edeson-Labuda, Oscar Lee and Xavier Amesz (Sandy Bay Infant School), Finton KelleherIzon (South Hobart Primary) and Ash Morris and Poppy Robinson (Hobart College).

The exhibition can be seen at www.education. tas.gov.au

WorkSafe Month fosters Safe Bodies, Safe Minds

OCTOBER is WorkSafe Month, encouraging Tasmanian workers and employers to focus on improving work health and safety and reducing work-related injury and illness.

Throughout the month, WorkSafe Tasmania will hold a range of free sessions and seminars focusing on mental health and wellbeing, preventing workplace injuries and managing risk, and injury management and return to work.

Launching this year’s event at the SRT Logistics depot in Brighton, Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Minister Elise Archer said ensuring Tasmanians are safe and healthy at work is a

key priority of the government.

“This commitment, along with the efforts Tasmanians have collectively made in the past 10 years, have seen the total number of workplace injuries decline by an impressive 21 per cent,” she said.

“However sadly, while the overall injury tally has been steadily declining, mental health injuries have increased by 86 percent over the past 10 years.

“While we often think of our mind and body as separate, our mental health and physical health are closely interconnected.

“Therefore, the theme of this year’s WorkSafe Month – Safe Bodies, Safe Minds, focuses on the importance of good physical and

mental health and what everyone can do at work to make their workplaces safer, healthier and more productive.”

Members of the Tasmania JackJumpers were also at the launch, including head coach Scott Roth.

“Coach Roth has a deep understanding of the positive impact good mental health can have for physical health and wellbeing, and has been a strong and vocal advocate for the value of a positive and supportive workplace culture,” Ms Archer said.

A full program of WorkSafe Month events can be found at www.worksafe.tas.gov.au

Attorney-General Elise Archer with SRC Logistics CEO Rob Miller, JackJumpers coach Scott Roth, Jessica Munday from the WorkCover Board, Robyn Peace from WorkSafe Tasmania and Julieanne Buchanan from the WorkCover Board

Arts Minister Elise Archer with prize winner Mack Brown of Taroona High School

City boom after dark

A NEW report by the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors has found that Hobart’s night-time economy is growing exponentially.

The night-time economy (businesses that operate between 6pm and 6am) of 14 Australian cities was assessed on factors including financial turnover, job growth, and the number of entertainment establishments.

Since 2019 the number of jobs in Hobart’s night-time economy has increased by 19.7 per cent, and the number of night-time establishments has increased by 12 per cent - almost double the national average.

One long-time part of Hobart’s nighttime economy, the Telegraph Hotel, recently underwent a major redevelopment and is now offering three levels of dining including an outdoor rooftop area.

Licensee Stephen Bourke said Hobart has always had a vibrant night life, and he’s confident about the future.

“Hobart is such a popular place to visit, and tourism numbers are still increasing,” he said.

“I feel really positive about the future of Hobart and the nighttime economy, it is already proving to be a great place to live, in particular for young people.”

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said in order to further support businesses operating in the night-time-economy, the City of Hobart is offering grants aimed at projects like expanding outdoor dining.

“We are also ensuring that through our planning rules that night-time businesses can thrive,” she said.

“Sometimes people forgot that the nighttime economy is such a significant part of

our economy, and it is important that the City of Hobart understands the trends and challenges while also supporting the businesses operating during these periods accordingly.”

“The City of Hobart is really keen to promote the importance of the night-time economy and demonstrate that Hobart is the place go out for the best restaurant experiences, to meet friends and find thriving nightlife.”

Mind Games’ big donation

THE Mind Games has presented the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research with $90,000 towards its research into workplace mental health.

The funds were raised through the recent Mind Games Race for Research, which saw 50 teams of five put through their paces in 10 fun challenges in The Goods Shed at Macquarie Point.

The event has now raised approximately $240,000 over three years. A portion of the money previously raised goes to supporting a Mind Games Scholar at Menzies, Adam Nebbs, who is completing a PhD in workplace mental health.

Lead workplace mental health researcher Professor Angela Martin said this year’s donation would support her work on a paper titled ‘Mental health at work: Realising the opportunity for prevention and promotion strategies for a mentally healthy and productive Tasmanian workforce’.

“This is an evidence-informed paper that outlines our vision for workplace mental health in Tasmania,” Professor Martin said.

“Due to the COVID pandemic, a lot of focus in recent years has been on responding to psychological distress and mental ill health, which remains a critical issue.

“However, there is a massive opportunity in relation to prevention and promotion that needs to be integrated across all of our workplaces.”

AUSTRALIAN

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds with Telegraph Hotel licensee Stephen Bourke at the newly refurbished hotel

Diwali lights up city

ALL members of the Tasmanian community

be able to experience the rich traditions and cultures of India when the colourful annual Diwali Festival lights up Hobart

A major global holiday that promotes friendship and harmony, Diwali (also known as the Festival of Lights) is celebrated around the world including here in Hobart, where crowds of 5000-plus gather annually for an evening

of joy, friendship and celebration.

A sensory overload of sights, sounds and tastes from all the regions of India, the festival connects cultures and helps promote multiculturism in Tasmania.

Organised by Deepavali Tasmania in partnership with Street Eats @ Franko, this year’s family friendly event will feature more than 100 performers from 15 Indo-ethnic communities giving a

range of cultural and musical performancesculminating in a half-hour finale of infectious and joyful dancing.

There will be stalls to browse and activities on offer including turban tying, Mehndi (henna tattooing using Indian iconography) and facepainting for kids.

The festival will also celebrate India’s deep and diverse culinary culture through an array of food stalls.

“When we understand

each other’s culture it helps us to embrace diversity in the community,” Deepavali Tasmania vice chair Mithun Bacheval said.

“The Diwali holiday is all about celebration and bringing fun and happiness to people’s live.”

The festival will be held in Franklin Square from 5.30pm on Friday 28 October, with the official lamp lighting ceremony scheduled for 6.45pm. Entry is free.

Parliamentary privilege for Mt Stuart students

STUDENTS from Mt Stuart Primary School have gone behind the scenes at Parliament House for a first-hand look at democracy in action.

Labor MLC Josh Willie and MP Ella Haddad hosted a recent visit by the students, who learned about the workings of Parliament in Tasmania, had the opportunity to role play in the House of Assembly Chamber, and

toured the building.

“Students enjoyed the opportunity to visit Parliament and learn about our state’s commonwealth history and democracy,” teacher Kirsten Toselli said.

“The parliamentary educators and members provided a quality experience.”

Mr Willie, who is the Shadow Minister for Education and Early Years, said the 2019 National

Assessment Program for Civics and Citizenship showed that only 47 per cent of Year 6 students and 26 per cent of Year 10 students in Tasmania met or exceeded the relevant proficiency standard.

By learning about democracy and civics, Mr Willie hopes the Mt Stuart students will feel empowered to act and speak on up issues that are impacting their

communities.

“Young people hold strong and passionate views, as reflected in movements like the School Strike 4 Climate Australia,” he said.

“Such movements demonstrate the power of young voices. It’s why community leaders like myself make it a priority to connect, encourage, listen and ensure the views of a young person are being considered.”

Cultural performers at a previous Diwali celebration in Hobart

Mt Stuart Primary School students at Parliament House with Josh Willie MLC and Ella Haddad MP

Undies Project recognised

WOMEN’S Health Tasmania has been named as a finalist in the Community Achievement Awards for a project that aims to both decrease waste and address period poverty in the state.

The organisation partnered with Australian underwear manufacturer Modibodi and the Hobart City Council to offer people with commonwealth concession cards five free pairs of period-friendly underwear.

Women’s Health Tasmania CEO Jo Flanagan said the Undies Project was designed to

address two key issues at once.

“The projects aims to reduce landfill while also addressing the affordability of menstruation products,” she said.

“Sanitary products are typically single-use and depending on the product can be more than 50 per cent plastic.

“Every person that menstruates throws away between 90-140kg of pads and tampons over their lifetime.

“There are sustainable menstruation products but a barrier for many Tasmanians is the price.

“A pair of good quality

period underwear costs around $30 and an average period takes about five pairs of underwear, and for most people living on a low income this isn’t something they can afford.”

Established in 2007, the Community Achievement Awards are a way to acknowledge the community contributions organisations, not-forprofits, businesses and individuals make to the Tasmanian community.

“When we established the awards we were looking across disciplines, industries and category

areas that really covered the broad spectrum of contribution,” Awards managing director Geoff Griffin said.

“We currently have nine different categories, and we hope to expand this further in coming years to further represent the diverse Tasmanian community.”

The Community Achievements Awards will be presented at the Hotel Grand Chancellor on 28 October. To purchase tickets visit humanitix.com

To find out more about the Undies Project go to www.womenshealthtas. org.au

Opportunity knocks for thrifty shoppers

HUNDREDS of savvy shoppers bagged a bargain on 1 October when local charity retailers came together for the second annual Southern Tasmanian Op Shop Collective event.

Part of National Op Shop Week, the marketstyle event featured stalls from nine local charities and is designed to provide a unique shopping opportunity for customers, raise awareness of the benefits of op shopping, and celebrate the work of charities in the community.

City Mission Op Shops, Salvos Stores,

Lifeline Tasmania, St Vincent Industries, Resource Work Cooperative at South Hobart Tip Shop, The Jesse Tree, Aurora Disabilities, Re-Up and the Rotary Club of Moonah all brought along the best clothing, shoes, accessories and bric-a-brac from their stores and set up stalls for shoppers to pick through.

Senior Manager of Social Enterprise at Hobart City Mission, Verity Davis, said the success of the event demonstrates the appetite for second hand shopping in the community.

“We’re seeing more and more people turning to op shops for their fashion and homeware needs,” Verity said.

“Not only do op shops provide sustainable clothing items, they also raise money for some really important programs in our community provided by a range of different charities.

“This event is a great way for us to come together as a unified charity-retail sector in Southern Tasmania to advocate, celebrate and thank the customers and community that surround our stores.”

L-R: Playgroup facilitator Barb Smith, project manager Margie Law, administration officer Sophie Wood and Women’s Health Tasmania CEO Jo Flanagan

Bargain hunters explore the Southern Tasmanian Op Shop Collective event

What Matters to Tassie kids?

A LOCAL student has won an award in a national writing competition that attracted about 4000 entries from across the country.

Clarence High School student Oenone Schofield was an overall finalist and

won the Artistic Merit Award in this year’s What Matters? Writing Competition with her entry about eating disorders, ‘A Toast - To Bringing Back the Good Times’.

Inspired by Gough Whitlam’s commitment to involving young

people in the shaping of Australia’s future, What Matters? has been running for 18 years and is open to school students in Years 5-12.

Responding to the simple question ‘what matters’, entrants are free to express their views on any matter

they care about. The competition is a catalyst for young writers to develop a perspective on where we’re heading as a society, and helps dispel the notion that young Australians are apathetic towards politics and their role as citizens.

What Matters? Tasmanian State Competition results:

Years 5-6

Winner: Lucy Breen (St Mary’s College), ‘Different but the same’ Runner-up: Pallavi Haribhakth (Scotch Oakburn College), ‘She is Perfect’ Highly Commended: Jorgia Eyles (St Mary’s College), ‘Weathering the Storm’

Years 7-8

Winner: Eve Charlesworth (Taroona High School), ‘Summer Days’ Runner-Up: Hamish Ayre (Scotch Oakburn College), ‘The Pirate of Maria Island’ Highly Commended: An Le (Hobart City High School), ‘YOU’

Years 9-10

Winner: Freya Smith (Hobart City High School), ‘Stories Matter’ Runner-Up: Oenone Schofield (Clarence High School), ‘A Toast – To Bringing Back the Good Times’ Highly Commended: Dorcas Sezabo (Mackillop Catholic College), ‘Seeking Protection’

Years 11-12

Winner: Zoe Gangell (The Friends’ School), ‘The Line Went Silent’ Runner-Up: Nicola Morgan (St Mary’s College), ‘What Matters is Time’ Highly Commended: Amelia Donaldson (Scotch Oakburn College), ‘Forever Fragile’

Overall Tasmanian State Competition Winner: Zoe Gangell (The Friends’ School), ‘The Line Went Silent’

News from the two September Hobart City Council meetings

The passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II Hobart Lord Mayor

Anna Reynolds acknowledged the recent passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, on behalf of the Hobart City Council. The Council also observed a minute’s silence.

A condolence book is available to members of the public in the Henry Hunter room of the City of Hobart Town Hall, and flags will remain at half-mast until after Her Majesty’s funeral on 19 September.

The Taste of Summer Council has committed a $50,000 sponsorship to the ongoing support of the Taste of Summer for the 2022-23 event.

The Council also agreed to in-kind support to waive fees for equipment, civic banners, road

Council Acting as Planning Authority

The proposal for demolition and construction of a new building for 22 multiple dwellings and business and professional services and associated works at 90 Melville Street, Hobart, was approved unanimously by Council.

An application for change of use to visitor accommodation for Unit 2, 6 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay, was approved by Council.

An application for change of use to visitor accommodation for 11 Scott Street, Glebe, was approved by Council.

An application for subdivision boundary adjustment for 11 and 17 Smithurst Street, South Hobart, was approved unanimously by Council.

An application for

closures, parking bays and venue hires to the value of approximately $360,000.

Additional costs to City of approximately $20,000 will also be allocated to cover the installation of equipment, provision of plants and installation of temporary kerb ramps.

Council Acting as Planning Authority

The proposal for a change of use to visitor accommodation at 7 Cane Street, West Hobart, was refused by Council.

The proposal for a change of use to visitor accommodation at 215 Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay, was approved by Council.

The proposal for a change of use to visitor accommodation at 1/273 Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay, was approved by Council.

change of use to visitor accommodation for 343 Park Street, New Town, was refused by Council.

City Shaping Program Update Council received an update on the whole of City Shaping program and an update on engagement for the Central Hobart Precincts Structure Plan (CHPSP) discussion paper.

Background on the timeline for finalisation of the CHPSP was outlined in the report, indicating that it is now in its final stages of preparation.

The report provides a consolidated view of the future story of the city, referred to as Future Hobart.

The report indicates that Future Hobart will be guided by good governance, appropriate

Monthly Building Statistics (1 July – 31 July, 2022)

During the period 1 July 2022 to 31 July 2022, 37 permits were issued to the value of $33,650,680.

Monthly Planning Statistics (1 July – 31 July, 2022)

During the period

1 July 2022 to 31 July 2022, 64 permits were issued to the value of $14,358,773.

Invest Hobart prospectus

An updated version of the City’s Invest Hobart prospectus was approved by Council.

The Invest Hobart strategy will be updated every six months to drive inbound investment to leverage Hobart’s natural amenity and build on its position as a vibrant, liveable and connected global city.

analysis and a planning framework that has had community and key stakeholder input.

It will also provide a reporting mechanism for major projects that include precinct plans, implementation plans and major infrastructure projects.

Future Hobart, the CHPSP and associated engagement and analysis provides for future development, public infrastructure, built form and public realm improvements.

The findings from the analysis relating to building heights and design will also be examined as part of the Central Hobart Precincts Plan project and will be included in the draft for final consultation to be provided to Council next month.

Cycling safety campaign rolls out

A NEW cycling safety campaign aims to improve safety for cyclists by encouraging respect and understanding between all road users.

The campaign, which hit Tasmanian TV screens and social media last week, aims to ‘humanise’ cyclists and remind other road users of cyclists’ vulnerability.

The Road Safety Advisory Council campaign encourages motorists to look out for other road users because ‘we all have somebody to go home to’.

RSAC chairman Scott Tilyard said cyclists often report not feeling safe on our roads, largely because of the lack of respect and understanding from other road users.

“One in four serious casualties in our towns and cities are vulnerable road users, many of those are cyclists,” he said.

“When it comes to shared road use between cyclists and motorists, respect for each other’s safety is a two-way street.

“We’re all responsible for our own actions on the roads, regardless of

the mode of transport we choose.”

Bicycle Network spokesperson Alison Hetherington said the new campaign is a welcome step.

“We’re all just Tasmanians trying to get from A to B, it shouldn’t matter what method we use to get there,” she said.

“This campaign reinforces the message that you are not passing a ‘cyclist’ on the road, you’re passing a person who is a member of your community.

“The person riding that

bicycle might be your doctor, your child’s teacher, your neighbour or your best friend’s cousin.”

The campaign is part of the state government’s $75m Towards Zero Action Plan 2020-2024.

“Road rules, safety treatments and appropriate speed limits play a part in cyclist safety,” Infrastructure and Transport Minister Michael Ferguson said.

“But to ensure our vulnerable road users are safe, we need people to understand that cyclists should be treated with respect.”

Oenone Schofield with Craig Reucassel at the Awards Ceremony

Opportunity for latest batch of Troublesmiths

experience for people aged between 18-25.

LOCAL youth social enterprise Troublesmiths

continues to break down barriers for young people at risk of longterm unemployment, with another group of recent graduates now benefitting from the course.

Based in Glenorchy and Hobart, Troublesmiths offers hands-on work

Over eight weeks participants are given access to life and employment coaching designed to develop work competency and self-confidence.

In the cohort of recent graduates, five have gone on to complete further study and five have secured full-time and/or permanent employment.

Dashan Forrest had

struggled to find work prior to enrolling in the program, but since graduating has landed a full-time job and enrolled in a university course.

“The coaches at Troublesmiths gave me the steps to create a cover letter and resume that had been a major barrier for me in the past,” he said.

“You are never under any pressure when you are working at

Troublesmiths, the team want you to succeed, and they help you to reach your goals.”

Fellow graduate Louise Patterson said she had previously lacked selfconfidence and really struggled to put herself out there.

But at the graduation ceremony Louise made a speech in front of the attendees and announced she will be returning to

The Troublesmiths program recently received funding from the state government to expand its services in Hobart’s northern suburbs.

“The funding will mean there will be another 12 places in each eight-week program at Glenorchy,” Troublesmiths Employment and Business Development

“We would love to see referrals from the local community and really help drive that youth workforce.”

During the eightweek period participants learn every aspect of running a small business from admin, marketing, making, selling and customer service.

“This model of support helps participants to develop networking

skills, workshop on daily routine and improve strength base practice,” Ms Rigney said.

“We also help them to create a resume and cover letter, source clothes for the first interview and offer volunteering opportunities outside of Troublesmiths.”

To find out more or apply for upcoming courses visit www. troublesmiths.com.au

Top trainees awarded

THE state’s best trainees and trainers were recognised at the recent 2022 Tasmanian Training Awards at Wrest Point.

Presented by Skills Tasmania and the Department of State Growth, the awards celebrate excellence in Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Hobart’s Elizabeth College was represented by three finalists on the night, including Kirsten Bacon who was a finalist in the VET Teacher/ Trainer of the Year category.

Kirsten has been in the hospitality industry for more than 40 years, starting her career as a pastry chef before gaining her teaching qualification.

Particularly interested in engaging students who have been

socially, emotionally or educationally disadvantaged, Kirsten brings passion, gratitude and resilience to her students at Elizabeth College.

A student that Kirsten has mentored over the past two years, Nicholas Davies, was a finalist in the Equity Vocational Student of the Year section.

The award is for a student whose pathway into VET has not been an easy one. Nicholas has learned to manage his health and daily long-distance travel from Oatlands to attend school, and plans to study psychology in the future.

Cassandra Correa was a finalist in the VET in Schools Student of the Year category for the second time. She has

gained her ‘white card’, plastering qualification and other building trade accreditations while completing a Certificate II in Construction at Elizabeth College.

The awards night saw Natasha Robins, who is studying Certificate III in Dental Assisting, named the state’s best trainee, recognised for her commitment to work and training with host employer Hopkins Dental.

Fellow Work & Training trainee Amelia Nankivell, who is undertaking a Certificate III in Education Support at host employer Mountain Heights School, received the Lance Barnard Memorial Award presented by the Apprenticeship Employment Network Tasmania.

Mackenzie Archer

Troublesmiths in a leadership role.

Officer Elly Rigney said.

Troublesmiths graduates Louise Patterson and Dashan Forrest with Troublesmiths employment and business development officer Elly Rigney

Golden oldies bowl ‘em over

THE indoor bowls group at Glenorchy’s Golden Years Club has been hitting the greens for more than 50 years now - staying active, enjoying each other’s company and having a laugh.

Joy Houston has

been involved for more than ten years, and encourages anyone who would like to try indoor bowls and make some new friends to come along and have a go.

“The great thing about this group is that its

available for people of all ages and abilities,” she said.

“We have players who have significant health or mobility issues however all turn up week after week and are supported to

play and be a part of a friendly group.

“It is just as much about the friendship as the bowls - although we have some amazing talent here too, like Kath who is a life member and been

playing with the group for decades.”

Indoor bowls is played at the Golden Years Club every Tuesday afternoon. Many bowlers come for lunch before the games start at 1pm.

Thursday afternoon bowls sessions rotate between the Golden Years, New Town and Sandy Bay clubs each week.

Membership to the club is $15 per year, and bowling costs $4 each

week.

For more information, phone the club on 62728402 or come along to 314 Main Road on a Tuesday. Both beginners and experienced bowlers are welcome.

This year’s free taste of summer

THE City of Hobart will continue its long association of making Tasmania’s premier summer food and beverage event available to everyone by sponsoring a free community day at this year’s Taste of Summer.

Barbershop harmonies for Hobart

SOME of the country’s best barbershop quartets and choruses will hit Hobart early next month for the Australian Barbershop Harmony Festival.

Singing fans are sure to be inspired and elevated by vibrant harmonies, spine-tingling chords and superb storytelling as they immerse themselves in four days of free and ticketed events.

Free events include the Barbershop Pub Chorus

at The Cathedral (In the Hanging Gardens) on Wednesday 2 November. Beginning at 6pm, hundreds of local singers and visiting barbershoppers will join together to belt out a rendition of the Crowded House classic ‘Better Be Home Soon’.

Other free events include admission to semi-final sessions of the Barbershop Quartet Contest at the Theatre Royal on 3 and 4

November.

The 12 top quartets from across the country will battle it out in the Quartet Final on the Friday evening; before the festival continues on the Saturday when 400 singers will take part in the contest to decide Australia’s best barbershop chorus.

The festival’s big finale is the A Cappella Spectacular at the Federation Concert Hall on the Saturday evening,

headlined by awardwinning female jazz quartet The Velvetones and also featuring performance by the best of the best ensembles from the Barbershop Festival.

The Barbershop Harmony Festival will run from Wednesday 2 to Saturday 5 November. Tickets and more information are available from www. barbershopconvention. com.au

The Hobart City Council recently committed $50,000 to sponsor the 2022-23 event, which will enable free entry to the Taste of Summer on December 31 until 4pm, when the event starts its New Year’s Eve preparations.

The Council also agreed to in-kind support to waive fees for equipment, civic banners, road closures, parking bays and venue hires to the value of approximately $360,000.

Additional costs to City of approximately

$20,000 will also be allocated to cover the installation of equipment, provision of plants from the nursery and installation of temporary kerb ramps.

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the council knows from firsthand experience how beneficial events like the Taste of Summer are for Hobart and Tasmania’s economy.

A 2018-19 economic impact report showed the Taste of Tasmania returned an overall value of approximately $47 million to the gross regional product for the state and, of that total, the benefit to the local Hobart economy is estimated at $27 million.

“There is no better place in Australia during the summer than Hobart and the Taste of Summer

is one of the big highlights at this time of year,” Cr Reynolds said.

“Hobart really shines when our waterfront is alive with people and entertainment. One of the silver linings out of the last few years is that we’ve broadened the partnerships and found a sustainable way to deliver a great food and wine festival into the future.

“And now to be able to help bring a free community day to everyone on New Year’s Eve is just the rich, juicy Tasmanian cherry on top.”

More than 80 stalls will offer the best Tasmanian produce at the Taste of Summer, which will run from 27 December to 2 January at Hobart’s Princess Wharf.

Joy Houston (third from left) with other Golden Years bowls members

Hobart’s Deep South Chorus will be performing in the chorus contest

Women to join ‘Hi-Vis Army’

TEN Tasmanian women will take up work on civil construction sites across the state after graduating the inaugural Civil Contractors Federation Women in Civil preemployment program.

Over the past 10 weeks program participants completed an array of

accredited and nonaccredited training and a two-week work placement designed by industry.

The women will now form part of the estimated 7500-strong ‘High-Vis Army’ needed to complete more than $400 million in civil

infrastructure works slated for the state’s south-east in coming years.

Program participant Lynette Richards completed her twoweek work placement at Groombridge Civil, where she later went on to secure a full-time position.

TasWater women up for national awards

SIX TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) staff members have been named as finalists in the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Awards for Excellence.

NAWIC is a notfor-profit organisation spearheaded by industry leaders working toward the goal of an equitable construction industry.

Senior Project Manager Amanda Allen (Achievement in Construction), Environmental Advisor Laura Anderson (Emerging Talent) and CDO Commercial Leader Caroline Beaumaris (Award for Excellence - Crystal Vision) are all up for awards, along

with Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Leader Jackie Kelly, Commercial Procurement Manager Sharon Archer and Commercial Contracts Manager Krista Capuano (all for Contribution to a Project or Organisation).

“It is so exciting to see our female colleagues gaining recognition within their respective professional fields,”

Taswater CDO People Leader Kate Blizzard said.

“There are seven award categories, and we have a finalist in six of them. That is a credit to the calibre, work ethic and merit of these women who each hold important roles within in the TasWater CDO.”

Meanwhile, TasWater

is encouraging all Tasmanians to turn off their taps one night this month and increase their water awareness by participating in Water Night 2022.

To be held on Thursday October 20, Water Night asks participants to turn abstain from using nonessential water for five hours to save water and support stronger water awareness.

Individuals, families and businesses can all register to take part in Water Night, which asks participants to not run their taps between 5pm and 10pm (flushing the toilet is a sensible exception).

“The theme for Water Night is ‘Life in

“I did 25 years in retail management and got to a point where I needed to get out, but I didn’t think there was anything else I could do,” she said.

“Then this program came along, and it has completely changed my life.”

Lynette said the

program gave her the skills and qualifications but also the confidence to put herself out there.

“I knew I wanted to do something outside and something different, but I genuinely believed all I could do was retail,” she said.

“Without this program

I would not have had the courage to take the leap and change my career and I am just so grateful that I had this opportunity.”

CCF Tasmania CEO Andrew Winch congratulated the graduates, who are now finding work in areas

including traffic control, civil labouring, pipelaying, plant-operating, trucking driving and concreting.

“These were women seeking an opportunity for a career change, which they have been able to successfully achieve,” he said.

Every Drop’ and there’s no truer word when it comes to water,”

TasWater’s acting General Manager of Customer and Corporate Relations, Kendall Mahnken, said.

“While 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface is

covered by water, just three per cent is fresh water, and of that only one per cent of it is accessible for human consumption.

“That is how precious water is. There is so little of it available,

and humans share that amount with every other living thing on the planet.

“Water Night is a chance for us all to think about the value of water and, by having a break from using it

for just a few hours, perhaps think about our own water use and habits and our conscious and unconscious consumption of water in the long term.”

Sign

Recent graduates (front) Hayley Cate, Lynette Richards and Kate Scott, (back) Chantal Tibballs, Camille Georgiadis, Leanne Monaghan, Tammy McCarthy, Jessica Bew, Shakira Doering and Valena Burns

Amanda Allen has been nominated for Achievement in Construction at the NAWIC Awards for Excellence

New Hobart city nature walks to soothe the mind

A NEW facilitated walking group is promoting creativity and connection in people living and working in the Hobart CBD.

Founded by accredited mental health first aid and suicide prevention trainer Jonathan Bedloe, MindWalk is designed for people looking to practise positive strategies for improved mental health.

“MindWalk is an opportunity to get out and connect with nature, clear the mind and build mental health and wellbeing,” he said.

“My intention is to go beyond the conversation about ‘managing’ mental health and give people a chance to learn and practice some effective

self-care skills that will support them to navigate and manage stress.”

Mr Bedloe said MindWalk is a place where participants can download and connect with other walkers.

“There is so much constantly going on in our world, and we are collectively exposed to an unmanageable level of stressful information,” he said.

“The shapes and colours of nature and the actual practise of walking is great for our mental health, problem-solving capacity, resilience and physical health.”

MindWalk will take two different forms – a half-day session that leaves from the Hobart Botanical Gardens, and a

shorter lunchtime session that leaves from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

“MindWalk is for anyone who wants a break. You might be feeling overwhelmed at work, or you want to meet new people and wind down,” Mr Bedloe said.

“MindWalk can also accommodate work groups. It could just be for fun, or it could be a time to work through a problem.

“MindWalk is open to anyone in the community, with an option to leave a voluntary donation.”

To find out more about MindWalk and to sign up for a session visit jonathanbedloe.com

MindWalk founder Jonathan Bedloe

Time to vote in 2022 council elections

Hobart City Council (enrolment 38,546)

Councillor: (12 to be elected)

BAI, Marcus (Xuesong)(Tolmans Hill)

BEHRAKIS, Simon (Tolmans Hill)

BLOOMFIELD, Louise (Hobart)

BRISCOE, Jeff (Hobart)

BURNET, Helen (North Hobart)

CAMPBELL, Sam (Hobart)

CHOPRA, Raj (Hobart)

CHRISTIE, Lili (Battery Point)

CHRISTIE, Ron (Battery Point)

COATS, Will (Dynnyrne)

CORR, Brian (New Town)

DAVIES, Owen G. (South Hobart)

DUTTA, Mike (Sandy Bay)

ELLIOT, Louise (West Hobart)

ETHERINGTON, Matt (Battery Point)

FOX, Jax (Sandy Bay)

GAO, Ling Ling (Tolmans Hill)

GENG, Daniel (New Town)

GRECH, Joe (West Hobart)

HARVEY, Bill (Hobart)

JACKSON, Michael (Sandy Bay)

JOHNSTONE, Edwin (Battery Point)

KELLY, John (West Hobart)

KELLY, Kate (South Hobart)

KITSOS, Gemma (South Hobart)

LIU, Yang (Mount Nelson)

LOHBERGER, Ben (New Town)

McKEE, James (Sandy Bay)

MITCHELL, Cadence (Sandy Bay)

PHIPPS, Steven (Sandy Bay)

POSSELT, Ryan (West Hobart)

REYNOLDS, Anna (South Hobart)

ROTHERY, Karen (Hobart)

SEXTON, Tiina Battery Point)

SHAW, Juniper (Sandy Bay)

SHERLOCK, Zelinda (West Hobart)

SPENDER, Duncan (Lenah Valley)

STAGG, Jono (Hobart)

TAYLOR, Bec (Hobart)

THOMAS, Damon (Sandy Bay)

THURLEY, Debra (West Hobart)

VOGEL, Stefan (West Hobart)

VOLF, Nathan (Sandy Bay)

ZUCCO, Marti (North Hobart)

ELECTIONS will be held this month to fill councillor, mayor and deputy mayor positions on all 29 of Tasmania’s local councils, including the Hobart City Council.

More than 500 people across the state have nominated to run as councillors.

In Hobart, there are 44 candidates running for 12 positions on the council. Eight have nominated to run for mayor, including incumbent Anna Reynolds, and ten are up for the role of deputy mayor.

Recent amendments to the Local Government

Act 1993 mean that voting in local government elections is now compulsory for all electors on the Tasmanian electoral roll.

Local government elections in Tasmania are a full postal ballot, with the introduction of compulsory voting expected to lead to an increase in the number of postal ballots returned.

Tasmanians should have received their postal ballot packs in the mail last week.

Electors need to fill out their voting paper, carefully following the instructions, and send it

back in the post as soon as possible.

The poll closes at 2pm on Tuesday 25 October.

“The announcement from the Tasmanian Electoral Commission that more than 500 candidates have nominated for the October council elections shows that democracy is well and truly alive in Tasmania’s local government sector,”

Local Government Minister Nic Street said.

For more information about the election, visit www.tec.tas.gov. au/local-government/ elections-2022

Lord Mayor:

BAI, Marcus (Xuesong) (Tolmans Hill)

BLOOMFIELD, Louise (Hobart)

COATS, Will (Dynnyrne)

ELLIOT, Louise (West Hobart)

Deputy Mayor:

BEHRAKIS, Simon (Tolmans Hill)

BRISCOE, Jeff (Hobart)

BURNET, Helen (North Hobart)

CHRISTIE, Ron (Battery Point) DAVIES, Owen G. (South Hobart)

HARVEY, Bill (Hobart)

KELLY, John (West Hobart)

REYNOLDS, Anna (South Hobart)

ZUCCO, Marti (North Hobart)

DUTTA, Mike (Sandy Bay)

JACKSON, Michael (Sandy Bay)

POSSELT, Ryan (West Hobart)

SPENDER, Duncan (Lenah Valley)

THOMAS, Damon (Sandy Bay)

tests

Remember

•

have any cold or flu-like symptoms and isolate until

tested if

receive a negative test result.

• Close contacts must return a negative test each day before leaving home.

• Continue to follow COVID-safe behaviours and be aware of the current COVID-19 risk.

Tasmanian voters are set to head to the polls this month

Quality of Life conference comes to Hobart

PALLIATIVE care and end-of-life planning isn’t only about death and dying - it is about living the best life you can while living with a life-limiting condition, accessing the most appropriate supports, and ensuring your end-of-life wishes are understood.

It is all about ‘quality of life’, which is the theme of this year’s palliative care conference being held in Hobart on 17-18 November.

Featuring international and national guest

speakers, 24 concurrent information sessions and a trade show of service providers, the 2022 Tasmanian Palliative Care Conference will bring together leading minds to exchange and share experiences. As well as professional and personal development, it will be a great opportunity to network with more than 200 palliative care professionals from a range of disciplines.

The two-day conference is open to the community and to people working

across the sector including clinical and non-clinical health care professionals, aged care workers, home care providers, community service organisations, volunteers, carers or anyone supporting someone living with a life-limiting condition or grieving.

The conference will showcase more than 20 speakers including Dr Leeroy William, the director of Supportive and Palliative Care Service at the Eastern Health Clinical School; Professor

Kimberly D. Acquaviva from the University of Virginia School of Nursing; Professor Steven Z Pantilat from the University of California San Francisco; and Dr Lidia Engel and Dr Katrin Gerber from the National Ageing Research Institute in Victoria. See the website for a full program list.

To register for the conference at Wrest Point, go to www. taspallcareconference. com.au or phone Palliative Care Tasmania on 6231 2799.

Rebel square dance caller on a mission

ACCREDITED square dance caller Gary Petersen is reinvigorating square dancing in southern Tasmania.

Last century there were many square dance clubs in the Hobart area, but most have now closed.

With more than 25 years’ experience as a sought-after square dance caller, Gary recently moved to Hobart with a plan to get people away from their TVs and computers and onto the dancefloor to try “one of the best social activities around”.

Often described as “fun and friendship set to music”, square dancing is a noncompetitive interactive dance that involves eight dancers working

together to solve the puzzle the caller delivers.

The more calls the dancers know the more the caller has to work with, creating fun and intrigue.

Gary and his wife started square dancing in Queensland in 1994, and he was instantly hooked. He soon started calling and then teaching square dancing, and by 2017 was calling up to nine sessions per week at four different clubs –a total of about 24 hours of calling weekly.

He has called at festivals and conventions all across Australia, and overseas in Germany and New Zealand.

Gary likes to use a broad range of music when calling and is

particularly known for using upbeat tracks and dance remixes, earning him the nickname ‘the Rebel Caller’.

Now he is hoping to reintroduce square dancing to the Hobart community and remove the stigma associated with the activity.

He is planning to start a group at Moonah’s Caledonian Society Hall on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm, before expanding into other areas in Hobart early next year.

Anyone interested in learning square dancing can contact Gary on 0499088680 or email therebelcaller@gmail. com

As Gary says, “dare to be square, it’s fun with flair!”

SQUARE DANCING is FUN & FRIENDSHIP set to MUSIC

Learn to Square DanceLearn to Square Dance

with accredited caller Gary “the Rebel” Petersen

Experienced square dance caller Gary Petersen

(L-R) Palliative Care Tasmania board member Sally Faulkner, Palliative Care Tasmania CEO Colleen Johnston and Palliative Care Australia CEO Camilla Rowland

Tasmanian bridge on the up and up

ALL four Tasmanian Bridge Association (TBA) teams last month qualified to compete in the knockout rounds of the Australian Bridge Federation (ABF) Australia Wide Club Championship.

This new event features four different categories, based on the level of bridge experience of the entrants.

Teams from bridge clubs all over Australia competed against each other online using the Real Bridge platform, with

the top teams in each section progressing to the knockout rounds which commence this month.

The Tasmanian teams’ success follows on from the Australian National Championships in Adelaide in July, where the state produced its best performance in decades.

The Open team (Hugh Grosvenor, Julie Rhodes, Sandra Richman, Andrew Richman, Hilton Francis and John Bailey) finished fourth; while the Women’s team (Dallas

Looking for a new Hobby?

Play Bridge

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

Cooper, Barbara Holland, Fiona Hickey and Alaine MacMorran) placed third. The Seniors team (Margaret Gibbs, Richard Cooke, Julia Corr, Maria Gibbs, Pam Lidl and Jane Routley) came sixth.

The TBA, which has 500 members, conducts beginners’ classes on a regular basis for anyone interested in taking up bridge. The club runs bridge sessions mornings, afternoons and evenings and has an excellent website - please visit tasbridge.com.au

Former Clarence Alderman Debra Thurley now running for the Hobart City Council

I HAVE been involved with the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) at a state level as president and at national level as treasurer. ALGWA measures its success by the number of women employed within local government and the number of women elected to council. I have been very pro-actively encouraging women to stand for council elections since 2014. When women stand, they get elected!

Following the previous elections Tasmania was recognised at a national ALGWA conference as having the highest percentage of female councillors in the nation (38 per cent), and I as president was applauded by a room full of national female mayors, deputy mayors and councillors. It was a

proud moment!

Interestingly, I was recently questioned as a candidate whether I would support all the female candidates running alongside me and not promote the men. My response was that while I have always encouraged women to stand and will always mentor and provide support for fellow female candidates, as a candidate myself, I do not use my gender to gain votes or treat the role any differently.

I am a feminist and I have walked the walk quietly to get where I am today. I have found my voice and I live my life free from misogyny, sexism, racism, ageism and any form of discrimination.

I stand on my merits and view those alongside me at Council equally. I earn respect in order to command it.

I would bring to the

B R A

council a female voice that is entrenched in common sense, and a lack of bias and prejudice. I would bring leadership based on efficiency, quality and a passion for community.

I want to be part of a team of councillors that represents the majority, not just some, and I would ensure that there is collegiality and respect around the council table.

My work experience includes being a former business owner for 18 years and I can, therefore, totally empathise with the needs of the small business sector and would love to be their champion on council.

I want responsible development for our city, including a focus on sustainable building and development, leveraging opportunities in areas like solar, water storage and open space - responsible

development which maintains historical facades that retain the unique vibrancy of Hobart, together with sympathetic builds.

From my social world the importance of sport, music and the arts is what I live by. I want quality infrastructure, including sports fields and facilities, playgrounds and parks, to be not just fit for purpose but futureproofed.

I would ensure that your rates are used efficiently, and that the basics of local government are not sacrificed by a distracted council placing too much focus away from its core issues and effective spending.

I am still to this day progressing women with the aim of equality and equity and if elected to Council will serve you the community well as an equal voice!

T H U R L E Y

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

MONDAY AFTERNOONS 1:00 - 3:00pm (from October 17th) OR

TUESDAY EVENINGS 7:00 - 9:00pm (from October 18th)

Where: Tasmanian Bridge Association 5 Marine Esplanade, New Town Cost: $120 (includes lessons, text book, notes, web tutorials, light refreshments and ongoing support).

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

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

Debra Thurley

WANT TO BE

OF

Pension hearing aids –Ability Hearing tells you what you need to know

YOU may have heard that you can get hearing aids through the pension.

The Australian government provides eligible pensioners with hearing services under the Hearing Services Program.

If you hold a Pensioner concession card, a Department of Veteran Affairs White or Gold card, or are a dependent of someone who holds these cards, you may be eligible. There are also other categories for eligibility.

You can find more information at hearingservices.gov.au

The program provides a comprehensive hearing assessment and access to a wide range

of fully and partially subsidised hearing aids, including the fitting and review of devices by a qualified provider.

Another benefit is the option of an annual maintenance agreement, for a small fee, so you can receive repairs and batteries for your hearing aids.

You also have a choice of hearing services providers for the program, so you can decide which clinic best suits your needs.

At Ability Hearing and Balance, we are a Tasmanian-owned provider with clinics in Kingston, Rosny Park, Glenorchy and North Hobart.

Our patients choose us because

Study nursing with HERC

HAVE you ever wanted to study nursing? Now is the perfect time!

In 2013, the ANMF Tasmanian Branch established the Health Education and Research Centre (HERC) in Hobart in order to provide accessible, high-quality training for health professionals.

The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to undertake your role competently and professionally within a variety of health care settings.

Once qualified you will be eligible to apply to AHPRA for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

The 18-month course is comprised of faceto-face, online learning, and structured work placement of 12 weeks

in total. This course requires full-time study – two days per week of face-to-face learning (9am to 3pm), plus the equivalent of three days per week of self-directed learning.

There are 25 units in this course - 20 compulsory units and five electives. To achieve this qualification, students are also required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of successful clinical placement in the aged care, acute care and mental health settings.

Studying nursing opens the door to a broad range of career pathways to work in a variety of exciting and challenging areas.

HERC’s nationally accredited training will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to kick-start your career in the health industry. Students at HERC have successfully graduated with widely accepted qualifications

at Certificate III and Diploma levels.

However, it just doesn’t stop there. Once you have your initial qualification, HERC also offers opportunities to meet your continuing professional development (CPD) needs.

We continue to offer enrolments in our programs, and you are welcome to contact us via email info@herc.tas. edu.au or phone 6223 6777 and press option 2 if you have queries about how we can meet your educational needs.

our audiologists also provide earwax micro-suction. This means, should you come to your hearing test or hearing aid appointment with your ears full of wax, we can remove it there and then and get on with the appointment.

Our experienced audiologists fit hearing aids of all brands at competitive prices, including “free” government-funded hearing aids. Our clinic is not tied to manufacturers and is fully independent. We can match the best brand to your needs.

To find out if you are eligible and make a booking, call 1300 327 776.

Earwax Suction & Hearing Test

Mr Nick Modrovich

The Commonwealth Hearing Services Program provides fully and partially subsidised hearing aids for eligible pensioners

A NEW support group for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will help Tasmanians navigating the condition.

Not-for-profit organisation Crohn’s and Colitis Australia (CCA) is the peak body that supports people living with IBD, delivering a wide range of services including telephone helplines, access to specialised IBD nurses, and nation-wide support groups.

CCA’s support group services are open to everyone living with some form of IBD, and those performing caring roles –and a new support group is set to meet in Hobart for the first time this

month.

CCA Volunteers and Programs Coordinator Bart Walus said that for many people, these support groups are the only place they can speak openly about their challenges without feeling embarrassed or misunderstood.

“Our support groups create a safe and secure space where people can share,” he said.

“The support group is a form of emotional support for people living with IBD whilst also being a place to come for useful information.

“If you are wanting to expand your network and become connected with people also living with

IBD I encourage you to come along to a Hobart session.”

Support sessions are free and are open to anyone in the community, not just CCA members.

The sessions are run by volunteers who typically have IBD issues themselves or are a career of someone living with IBD.

Hobart sessions will be held on the every third Wednesday of every month, from 6.15pm – 7.45pm at 108-110 Bathurst Street. The first is on 19 October.

Email support@ crohnsandcolitis.org.au or phone 1800138 029 to express interest.

DID you know breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Tasmanian women? In fact, one in every seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 85.

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - an ideal time to shine a light on breast cancer, its impact on the community, and the importance of breast screening.

Dylan Sutton, the Director of Population Screening and Cancer Prevention for the Department of Health, is encouraging women over the age of 40 to screen for breast cancer every two years.

“Chances are you know someone who has been impacted by breast cancer, and our key message is the earlier breast cancer is found, the better the chance of successfully treating and surviving it,” he said.

“The good news is that an X-ray of the

breast, referred to as a mammogram, can detect up to 90 per cent of breast cancers and is absolutely the best way to find cancer early.

“A mammogram can detect breast cancer before it can be felt, takes only 20 minutes and is easy to do.”

BreastScreen Tasmania provides free mammograms for women over the age of 40, operating clinics in Hobart and Launceston and two fully equipped BreastScreen Buses that visit 30 regional and rural locations across the state.

The BreastScreen Bus will be based at the Glenorchy City Council Chambers (on the corner of Main Road and Tolosa Street) from 17 October to 16 December.

Dylan said it was important to remember that screening once was not enough, and that and nine out of ten women who are diagnosed with breast

cancer don’t have a family history.

“If you are over the age of 40 it’s important to BreastScreen every two years to find changes early,” he said.

“We are particularly encouraging women between the ages of 50 and 74 to make an appointment, because we know in Tasmania only 60 per cent of women aged 50-74 screen with

BreastScreen Tasmania regularly.

“We would love to see that number increase so we can help save lives.”

To make an appointment with the BreastScreen Bus or the BreastScreen Hobart clinic phone 13 20 50.

For more information about breast screening visit www.health.tas. gov.au/health-topics/ cancer-screening/breastscreening

Friendly

Women

our workforce a boost

WITH females making up the majority of Australia’s aged care workforce, the contribution women make to the sector in providing quality aged care to older Australians is invaluable.

Aiming to support women to gain a greater understanding of career pathways and employment opportunities within the aged care sector, Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has launched the Women Discovering Aged Care Careers (WDACC) Program in Tasmania.

The WDACC Program is designed to encourage Tasmanian women aged 16 to 64 to pursue a career in the aged care sector. This program commenced in May 2022 and will continue for a 12-month period to encourage women to explore the diverse range of careers on offer.

The program is supported by a range of online and face-to-face activities and initiatives

including Industry Awareness Sessions, Career Discovery Days, Practical Experience Days and the Aged Care Workforce Innovation Network.

Career Discovery Days are currently being delivered in regional areas across Tasmania to enable women to learn about the industry. Participants have the opportunity to hear realistic insights from aged care staff and learn about the diversity of job roles and career pathways.

There are also Practical Experience Days, which aim to help women increase their understanding of the skills and aptitude sought by employers by providing hands-on experiences.

The Industry Awareness Sessions are professional development opportunities held on a fortnightly basis for career influencers such as disability and employment service providers, teachers and others in career advisory roles. Participants attend the online

interactive sessions to gain a greater understanding of careers in the aged care sector to enhance their ability to provide quality up-to-date career advice about the sector.

The Tasmanian Workforce Innovation Network brings together aged and community care employers, training providers, job service providers, disability providers, the education department and other key stakeholders to explore opportunities to work collaboratively.

All WDACC events and activities are coordinated and hosted by ACCPA’s Industry & Workforce Development (I&WD) Officers, Gayle Walduck and Kathyrn Campbell.

“It’s wonderful to be able to offer these sessions in regional areas around Tasmania as part of the project delivery and encourage more women to consider a role in aged care, which can be an extremely rewarding career,”

Kathryn, who has worked in the sector for more than 23 years, said.

“We have been really pleased to see consistent interest from young women as they explore possible options for their future employment.”

Isabelle Febey is considering a career in aged care after attending a recent Career Discovery Day session in East Devonport.

“I’m excited about the possibility of completing training that will enable me to gain my full qualification at the age of 17 and I’m confident that my school would support this goal, which will get me into the workforce sooner,” she said.

Isabelle attended the Practical Experience Day session two weeks later and gained firsthand knowledge on key topics such as vision impairment, wheelchair awareness, hand massage and communicating with residents.

“ACCPA’s work will assist women from all

backgrounds and in all stages of life to build their confidence, connections and work capability,” Gayle said.

“With workforce shortages and the retirement of a generation of women in the aged care workforce, we want to see women enter the workforce with the confidence and

knowledge needed for a successful career.

“More than this, it is critical for women to recognise the opportunities to rise to leadership and management positions within aged care.”

The WDACC Program is funded by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment

and this project is a part of the Australian Government’s National Careers Institute to ensure Australians have access to reliable and accurate careers information, resources and support.

For more information, go to www.employment. agedservicesworkforce. com.au/ womenagedcarecareers

Chefaholic Cooking School and Catering

Chefaholic Cooking School

A paddock to plate cooking experience for all

Chefaholic Cooking School and Catering Duck à l’orange

STICKY PORK AND CRISPY NOODLE SALAD

PUMPKIN BREAD

Ingredients

• 1 x 2kg whole duck

150g butter

Ingredients

100ml Grand Marnier

50ml vinegar

Remove from oven and cover with Grand Marnier and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Jo Cordell-Cooper is always prepared for a hike

• 2 tbs peanut oil

50g castor sugar

Juice of 3 oranges

6 oranges Method

• 1 large onion, grated

• 500g pork mince

Clean and pat dry duck, heat butter in fry pan large

Remove from oven and strain all liquid into a pot, add in vinegar, sugar and juice of 3 oranges and reduce

Meanwhile

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

to hold duck and fry duck for approximately

minutes.

• 1 tbs freshly grated ginger

Hiking fitness real dynamic balancing act

Jo Cordell-Cooper

What is ‘the gap’ in healthcare costs?

• 1/4 cup (60ml) char siu sauce

duck in oven for approximately 45 minutes

180°C basting as you go.

• 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder

heat down to 160°C

bowl

cook for a further 30

warm

• 1/3 cup (80ml) Chinese rice wine

For further information please contact:

• 100g packet fried noodles

chefaholic.tas@gmail.com

0407 175 720 or 0448 820 367

• Chopped long red chilli, toasted

WHENEVER I go hiking there is the inevitable conversation about what the best way to get fit for hiking is.

a larger bowl place the flour and salt. Make a well in the centre and put in olive oil, cooled pumpkin puree and the yeast mix. Mix together and turn out onto a floured bench top and knead for 10 mins, if dough is sticky add a bit more flour. Set aside for half an hour or until doubled in size. Knead again for 10 mins and set aside for another half an hour.

w.chefaholiccookingschool.com

• Cashews, coriander leaves, snipped, to serve

5. When dough has risen again flatten out slightly and sprinkle pepitas and sunflower seeds onto the dough. Form into the shape of loaf you want, containing the seeds on the inside.

We all appreciate that hiking is a great way to get fit for hiking, but if you are time-poor you might like to incorporate these exercises to improve cardio fitness, muscle strength and dynamic balance.

switch legs. The real benefit of this one is in the control of stepping down. Be slow and steady and lead with the heel, bending the support leg each time. You’ll become stronger and improve your dynamic balance with this exercise, and that’s great for both hiking up and descending.

AS an inpatient in hospital, you are likely to hear about a fees gap (also known as patient payments or out-ofpocket expenses) and it’s important to understand what this means.

What is the gap?

• Chives and lime cheeks, to serve

6. Set aside again to rise for 40 mins.

7. Set oven to 195oC

Method

8. When dough has risen again, brush the top with water and sprinkle on more seeds.

Dynamic balance is all about being able to cope with uneven surfaces without rolling your ankle or slipping or tripping. It’s about staying on your feet.

9. Bake for 20 – 30 mins, depending on shape of loaf.

Bread is ready when it is golden brown on the outside and sounds hollow when you tap it with your knuckles.

1. Heat oil in a frypan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until softened. Increase heat to high, add pork and cook, stirring, for 8-10 minutes until golden. Add garlic, ginger, char siu sauce and five spice, and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the rice wine and cook for 3-4 minutes until caramelised.

Divide noodles among plates. Top with pork, chilli, cashews, coriander, and chives. Serve with lime cheeks to squeeze over.

My experience is that most people struggle more with this when they are coming down a steep hill, and towards the end of a long hike and the body is tired. Try these exercises:

1. Heel-toe polka –stand with your right leg on a rolled-up yoga mat (the thicker the better). With your right leg on the mat, heel tap to the front with the left leg, then toe tap to the back left leg. Pulse the right leg up and down and keep joints soft –you will wobble, but that’s ok. Tap front to back 20 times, then switch legs.

2. Step repeatersusing a stair or stable low bench, step up and tap back to the ground with the same leg 15-20 times, then

3. Step-overs –practise stepping over a box about knee height. Practise stepping forwards, sideways, diagonally and backwards. This is fabulous for preparing you for stepping over fallen tree trunks.

Do 15-20 each leg leading.

If you complete three rounds of these three exercises as well as some slow lunging and squatting while wearing your backpack you’ll be really preparing your body for all kinds of hiking adventures!

Happy hiking! If you’d like to download my free ‘preparation for hiking’ resources go to https:// jocc.com.au/hiking-series

Jo Cordell-Cooper

is Jo CC Holistic PT. She offers beginner Friday NIGHT Hikes (weekly) on the Eastern Shore, and regular intermediate half-day hikes. Check out her website at https://jocc. com.au/hiking for more information, or phone

There are fees charged for hospital accommodation, surgeons, tests, anaesthetists and other expenses as a private patient.

Medicare pays a set amount for each treatment or procedure as listed in the Australian Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS). As a private inpatient, Medicare will pay 75 per cent of the MBS

cost. The remaining 25 per cent is paid by your health insurance if you are covered, or by you. Your doctor may charge more than the MBS cost. The gap between the MBS and the doctor’s charges has to be met by you, and cannot be claimed against health insurance.

How can you reduce the gap?

While paying for our health is worthwhile, there are ways to reduce the gap and minimise your expenses.

Most of us are not used to ‘shopping around’ for medical providers, but you certainly can and it may save you a lot of money.

Research has shown there is not a direct relationship between higher medical costs and better providers, so don’t feel you have to pay a larger gap to be well cared for.

At HCi, we have relationships with a number of doctors and private hospitals around the country who charge a lower gap for our members. Some doctors will not charge you a gap at all, while others will ensure you know the gap ahead of time and will not change that cost. Remember that you are entitled to ask your doctor about costs, including asking your GP to refer you to a non-gap specialist or surgeon.

PET TALK BY

Life after COVID-19: Preparing our dogs for the future

FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH

CHIPS

6 years old, desexed, vaccinated and well trained.

Chips is a gentle, well trained boy who was previously a much loved companion of an elderly person. Chips is an inside boy and ideally his new family will have a good sized fenced garden, enjoy playing ball and going out together for daily walks

DELILAH

Delilah is a lovely young lady who has had an unfair start to life. Delilah and her babies were found one by one taking shelter in someone’s garden along with her brothers and sisters. It seems they have been someones pets then left to fend for themselves. Given time Delilah will make someone a lovely furry friend she just needs someone to trust. Delilah is a special sort. This darling girl even took in another stray kitten, nursing and caring for him as he was her own! She has showed with her foster carers she makes special bonds with people and other cats. Delilah needs the best of homes where she can finally have the life she deserves!

Our four-legged friends have been reaping the benefits of our extra time at home: more walks, more play time, more chin scratch es. And in turn, they’ve been an enormous source of comfort during this scary time. But part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing your dog for what comes next. When we inevitably go back to work, school and study, our pets must once again adjust to being home by themselves for many hours of the day. This is true of pets who have been part of the family for many years, as well as those who have only recently come into our lives.

Here are some tips to prevent your dog from feeling confused after you head back to a regular routine after COVID-19. Stick to a routine

Just like us, dogs are creatures of habit. Create a routine that includes enrichment, rest, ex ercise and alone time during the day, putting aside time to head out of the house without them if you can.

Let them sleep

Dogs’ sleep pattern vary according to their age, activity levels, health and individual characteristics. Most dogs sleep for an average of 10-14 hours a day (which basically puts them on par with their human’s self-isolation patterns), while puppies sleep more. If you spot them catching some shut eye, leave them to rest and only ask them to play with you once they’ve woken up on their own.

There is such a thing as too many walks

Most dogs need 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise per day, dependant on health status; some may need more and some less. Even though we’re all tempted to take our dogs out for extra walks at the moment, please exercise your dog within their own capabilities and keep to an exercise routine that you are able to keep up once you return to work or study. Encourage your dog to play with their toys Make your dog toys more interesting by smearing dog-safe foods on them, such as

peanut butter or canned dog food. If your dog has any health problems, check with your vet first. Start rotating the toys frequently too, rather than leaving them lying around. If you collect and clean a toy once your dog is fin ished with it, and then place it away in a toy box, it will greatly increase the novelty value next time it comes out.

If you’re still not having much success, try different types of toys like rope toys, Kongs, balls, squeaky toys, soft toys, etc.

Invest time into training

Now is a great time to invest in some re ward-based training and education. This can be done at home, as many professional dog trainers have on-line resources and classes you can take advantage of. However, make sure that you only use trainers who use ex clusively reward-based training methods and never aversive techniques or equipment. Use this time to revisit basic life skills training such as sit, come, drop/down and stay.

Consider canine nose work or sensory walks where the aim of the outing is to let your dog sniff whatever they want for as long as they like and allow them to lead you to where you want to go (these are also called a ‘sniffari’).

Banish the bowl

Eating food from the same old bowl everyday isn’t so fun. Think of some creative feeding techniques like Kong toys, puzzle feeders, chew bones and scatter feeds to increase the time and mental energy spent foraging and eating. These feeding solutions will also keep your pup en tertained while you’re away from home.

What is separa tion anxiety?

A more serious behavioural issue is ‘separation anxiety’, a general term that is used to describe a dog’s distress and destruc tive behaviours when they’re left alone, or even when their owner starts to prepare to leave the home.

Separation anxiety can include urinating and defecating in new places, escaping, digging, chewing, howling, barking and pacing. It’s important to note that separation anxiety

Foster care gives animals that are initially not ready to be re-homed, or in our care as emergency boarders, an opportunity to settle into a temporary home life, The aim of foster care is to help animals that are overwhelmed in, or unsuitable for, a shelter environment . This may be due to the fact that the fostered

must be diagnosed by a veterinary be haviourist. If you think your dog is displaying signs of this behaviour, please get in touch with your veterinarian.

To help your dog, you can:

• Increase the time your dog spends alone gradually and ensure they have a comfort able ‘safe haven’ where they can relax and rest. Use the above enrichment sugges tions, like smearing tasty food on their toys or use a long-lasting chew for them whilst they are in this area.

• Create a comfortable and safe space in which your dog wouldn’t mind spending time alone. The area should include clean food and water bowls, toys, bed and a toileting area.

• Make your backyard more complex and ad venture filled. Think a digging pit, kennel, and extra toys.

• Start off by giving your dog time alone in smaller increments. Leave them alone for a few minutes, five minutes, ten minutes, then 20, then 30 and so on.

Remember, never punish unwanted be haviour. This will only make the situation worse.

Planning ahead

When life does eventually get back to normal, you could always look at other ways to in volve your dog in your day-to-day life. Bring your dog along to outings where pos sible, like picking the kids up from school or extended family gath erings. You could also hire a dog walker to take your dog out for regular exercise during the day, or invest in a doggy day care.

Alternatively, tap your friends with dogs on the shoulder and ask if they’d be happy with you dropping your dog at theirs for the day. Both pups can enjoy each other’s company while the adults are out!

If your dog struggles to adapt to these changed routines, consult your vet to explore further options.

animals are too young or too small for adoption or because they are recovering from illness or surgery, or they need special TLC as is sometimes the case with animals seized by our inspectors. We also take care of companion animals of people experiencing family/domestic violence, homelessness, or needing inpatient care in a

medical facility. We have very strict rules around sharing information to ensure the anonymity and safety of all concerned. We will ensure that we match animals and carers and give you the support of a foster care coordinator and team. Sound like you? Please apply today.

UZIEL & MATRIEL

Archangel Pigeons are beautiful, unusual and make great pets. These pigeons need to be adopted in pairs to ensure social enrichment and longevity (7-10 years). They enjoy bathing in shallow bird baths and being misted to encourage healthy grooming. Natural perches of varying widths and textures should be provided to exercise their feet and prevent pressure sores. Birds should be able to wrap their feet around two-thirds to three-quarters of the whole perch’s circumference. Platforms may also be provided. A large aviary or loft is needed to ensure these birds can display natural behaviours and stretch their wings. Uziel and Matriel are just two of the archangels available.

Open your heart and your home

Foster caring can be one of the most rewarding and uplifting aspects of volunteering. Our foster care program is an essential part of our work looking after our kitties. You don’t have to foster all the time, fostering even for a short time - a week or two - helps with our vital work.

How can I help?

Fostering is a truly wonderful experience which is extremely rewarding for you and lifesaving for the cats or kittens you care for.

Some of the reasons our kitties need foster care before they can be adopted are:

Shy or timid

Too young

Illness

The Ten Lives Cat Centre provides full support and everything you need to care for a cat or kitten in your home.

We provide:

food & bowls

kitty litter & trays

toys, blankets & beds

24 hour support

medicines

provide:

a loving environment

care for our cats

Three inspiring cats and the army of people behind them

hind leg due to multiple fractures

ONE of the greatest things about working at Ten Lives is getting to see the success stories first-hand.

Of course, there are many cats that breeze through the Centre, clear their medical examinations, and quickly find their new homes. Then there are the cats that seem to have the odds stacked against them, and an army of people behind them who get them to that finishing line. It’s these cats that I find particularly inspiring.

Twelve-week-old Romeo arrived in April alongside his two littermates, Callie and Kiwi. White and black Romeo presented with a distressing abnormality to his right hind knee.

He was sent offsite for x-rays to get a better idea of the issue and they found that he had a severe medial patella luxation. This required amputation and extensive recovery in foster care.

It took two weeks before she could start walking again and she required daily physio sessions to build her strength.

She is now in foster care to see out the rest of her rehabilitation and we are sure that she will be snapped up when she arrives in the adoption rooms.

Then there was George, or Curious George as his foster carers called him. This sweet kitten arrived at five weeks old with a congenital condition known as eyelid agenesis. This is a painful condition where his right eyelid hadn’t formed properly so fur would rub and irritate his eyes. The condition had progressed such that the eye had to be removed.

George spent nearly three months in foster care before arriving in the adoption rooms and took just one day to find his new family.

However, it is our foster carers who open their homes with love and support for cats and kittens in need during their rehabilitation. Foster carers volunteer their time to look after cats in their home and are provided with all training, supplies and food.

Ten Lives simply couldn’t do what we do without our foster carers to see cats like George, Lucy and Romeo through to their adoption day.

If fostering a cat in need is something you might be interested in, reach out and talk to us.

Ten Lives Cat Centre is a self-funded animal charity that relies on donations and volunteers to care for and rehome the unwanted cats and kittens of Tasmania. See how you can get involved at tenlives. com.au

Lives

Having only three legs wasn’t going to hold Romeo back, and after 63 days in care it only took two days in the adoption rooms to find his new family.

Two-year-old Lucy came to us in May in a bad way. It was likely that she had been hit by a car and she required amputation of her left

I find the resilience of these cats inspiring - how they accept adversity and get on with their lives –but also the families who accept them as they are.

For each cat, there is an army of people behind them; from the intake staff who welcome them into the Centre, the vet team who provide medical care, to the animal attendants who feed and clean their kennels.

Rich East – Ten Lives Cat Centre

George was quick to be adopted and even made a new best friend, Willow. Photo credit: Tiarna Bricknell

George’s foster carer, Aneeka, brought him to all his vet check-ups provided by Ten Lives.

Photo credit: Sue Medlock

Taking a holistic approach to hearing loss and balance

TASMANIANS now enjoy the convenience of having earwax micro-suction and hearing tests in the same appointment, since the launch of Ability Hearing and Balance 18 months ago. Owner and audiologist Mr Nick Modrovich has been looking after the hearing health of Tasmanians since 2007.

Nick and wife Heidi - also an experienced audiologisthave been at the forefront of hearing healthcare for decades.

“We were the first to bring our hearing clinics out into the suburbs of Kingston, Glenorchy and Rosny back in 2010,” Nick said.

“We are now the first to offer a full suite of balance and vestibular testing in Tasmania. Patients no longer have to travel interstate to be tested.

“We offer the convenience of having all things audiology in one place.

“If you come to your hearing test or hearing aid adjustment with your ears full of wax, we can sort this out for you there and then. No need to reschedule your appointment to have your ears cleaned at the doctors.

“Balance concerns often go hand in hand with hearing loss, and we can talk to you about your symptoms at your hearing

test.

“We provide a holistic approach to audiology – our main point of difference is that we are a clinic, not a shop.

“If you are after amazing deals on hearing aids, we offer this too. We only fit major manufacturerbranded hearing devices so you know exactly what you are buying.

“And by supporting a local Tasmanian family, you are choosing to support your local community!”

Call us on 1300 327 776 to see why so many Tasmanians recommend Ability Hearing and Balance to their family and friends.

Providing mobility for all

THE best way to get the right home care products or mobility aids is by talking with the experts at Mobility4All.

Located at 23 Derwent Park Rd, Mobility4All’s showroom is easily accessed with free parking right at the front door and is stocked with a large range of mobility products.

In addition to the wide range of mobility aids, Mobility4All also sell, service and repair mobility scooters, powerchairs, wheelchairs,

walkers/rollators and daily living aids, which enable customers to live at home for longer and get the most out of every day.

The staff at Mobility4All understand that everyone has different requirements, and they believe in the importance of discussing your circumstances – this way they can best advise you on which products are most suitable.

As a specialist store, Mobility4All appreciates the value of backing up its

products with after-sales service. So if anything goes wrong, the team who know the products inside-out will fix the issue either at the store or visit you in your home if required.

With a range of quality mobility products, Mobility4All boasts a huge range of goods and services to make daily living easier and more comfortable.

For more information, phone 6273 8300 or email info@mobility4all.com.au

prime times

SENIORS WEEK ENRICH

Discover Seniors Week

WITH an overall theme of ‘enrich’ and its nowentrenched tagline ‘Discover. Imagine. Together’, the 24th Tasmanian Seniors Week is set to go ahead from 17-23 October.

More than 400 interesting and varied Seniors Week events for older Tasmanians will take place across the state this year - a significant increase from last year.

More than half of the events are in the south, with the Hobart area alone offering 70 events.

These include physical activities such as exercise classes, croquet, petanque,

table tennis, indoor and outdoor bowls, and the increasingly popular e-bike tours. The truly adventurous can embark on single or multi-day Lady Nelson sailing tours.

Information events include several talks and tours at TMAG, health checks, historical tours, and IT “how to” sessions for understanding digital devices.

Seniors Week major sponsors TasNetworks and the Public Trustee are both conducting information sessions offering useful consumer advice.

The official 80-page

Seniors Week events guide is now available free from outlets including Service Tasmania, Australia Post, libraries, council offices and community houses.

The guide again features the popular Daily Planner section, allowing readers to easily identify events that appeal to them and plan their Seniors Week activities.

The guide is also available on the COTA Tasmania website, cotatas.org.au/ seniorsweek

Seniors Week enquiries can be made by emailing admin@ cotatas.org.au or phoning 6231 3265.

f More than 400 interesting events around Tasmania!

Get all the details in the official events guide — available now at all Australia Post outlets, online access centres, local councils, community health centres, Service Tasmania shops, community houses, many community pharmacies, or online at www.cotatas.org.au

Celebrating life

TURNBULL Funerals has been supporting the families of Tasmania since 1936. Our experienced funeral directors are local to the community and understand the importance of trust, commitment and respect when arranging a funeral service.

We believe that no two goodbyes are the same and will ensure you receive a memorable service that truly reflects the life that was lived.

We have two chapels within our beautiful heritagelisted building that can cater to funerals of all sizes. The larger chapel is equipped with modern webcasting and audio-visual capabilities. You can continue the celebrations of life in our fully licensed

function room with a built-in bar.

Most importantly we are the only funeral home in Hobart with an onsite crematorium.

With Turnbull Funerals you will know exactly where your loved one is and who is caring for them, every step of the way.

Turnbull Funerals is a place for family and friends to come together when they need it most. Feel free to stop by 71 Letitia St, North Hobart to meet the team or tour the facilities.

At Turnbull Funerals, You can be the author of your own story

These days we’re able to plan for almost anything,

including our funeral.

Traditionally this has been a taboo subject but now that has changed.

Planning means celebrating your life, your way - and saying goodbye on your own terms, ensuring you have a farewell that reflects you. You can take the opportunity to record your wishes by prearranging and prepaying a future funeral service at today’s price.

Saying goodbye is never easy, but with a little forward thinking comes peace of mind, security and protection of those we care for.

It only takes one phone call to start carrying out your wishes. Call us today on 6234 4711 or go to turnbullfunerals. com.au

Lucy’s greatest passion was playing her violin. When she died, we arranged for her band to play at her funeral. A spotlight marked her usual place, so she could be part of one last performance and take her final bow.

The best way to say goodbye is just the way they would have wanted.

Turnbull Funerals knows how.

Turnbull Funerals’ chapel in North Hobart now offers webcasting of funeral services

Authorising someone to help you manage

Hank Jongen, Services Australia

HI everyone,

There are many reasons why you may want someone else to help you manage your Centrelink payments when dealing with Services Australia.

You could be travelling, caring for someone, have too much on your plate, or finding it too difficult to keep your information up to date.

If it’s something you think you’ll need, you can authorise someone to help you do your everyday business with us.

You might want to let friends or family ask us questions to help you better understand your payments. Giving them permission to enquire allows us to talk to them and tell them what’s going on. You can go also give them authority to update your records if you want.

There may be

times when you need someone to make decisions for you, or even receive your payments on your behalf to help you manage your finances.

If you do, you can choose to authorise a ‘Correspondence Nominee’ and/or a ‘Payment Nominee’.

If you already have a Power of Attorney, we would recommend you also appoint that person to be your nominee.

You may want help from a loved one as you age. You can authorise a ‘correspondence nominee’ to make decisions and act on your behalf. They can ask questions, make updates, even make claims for payments and services on your behalf.

A copy of the letters we send you will also be sent to them. They can even access your Centrelink Online Account to manage your online business with us.

If it’s hard for you

to manage your bills, you can authorise a ‘payment nominee’ to help you with your living expenses. They’re required to keep a record of all payments received and how they’ve spent your payment on your behalf.

They can ask questions about how much you’ll be paid and where the payments will go to and they will have limited access to your Centrelink online account.

Remember that having an arrangement in place doesn’t prevent you from speaking with us or doing your business with us. You can cancel any arrangement you have set up at any time. Just call us or cancel it online.

To find out more about the different types of arrangements, go to servicesaustralia. gov.au and search for ‘nominee’.

See you next time.

Hank Jongen

Curtains & Blinds for

A FINANCIAL MOMENT

Receiving a financial windfall – the next best steps

Adam Winstone is a Financial Adviser with Invest Blue. Here, he shares his insight on what to do should you find yourself in the fortunate position of receiving a lump sum of money.

I’VE been hearing and reading more and more about the fact that we’re

about to go through the most significant intergenerational wealth transfer in Australian history.

According to the Productivity Commission, over the next two decades $3.5 trillion will be transferred between members of the ‘Baby Boomer’ generation and their children and other

descendants.

At Invest Blue we’re starting to see this transfer of funds occur with greater regularity, and clients are seeking guidance.

Like so many others

I’m guilty of daydreaming about what we’d do as a family should a financial windfall come our way.

Those daydreams tend

to be around achieving great wealth by winning Lotto or investing in the next Amazon or Google.

In reality though, a financial windfall is often derived from inheritance, a redundancy payout, selling off part of your business, or divesting of an asset that’s grown substantially in value.

Step 1 - Think About Your Goals

A lump sum, whether large or small, can help you work toward longterm goals and dreams like your dream home, an education fund for your children, or even an investment portfolio that will compound and grow.

With so many ways to spend a lump sum of money, determining what’s most important to you and your family is the best starting point.

Step 2 – What’s the hurry?

You didn’t have the money before so rest assured, you can afford to wait while you consider your options. Rushing into decisions may lead to errors in judgement. Allowing more time will give you the opportunity to really consolidate your goals (Step 1) and help you understand the impact

this money can have on your life.

It may take a while for you to work out how you wish to spend / invest the money, so consider putting funds in a term deposit account. Why not earn interest as you gain the necessary clarity to determine what your best possible life looks like?

Step 3 – Shamelessly, seek professional advice

For every success story there are the tales of those who squandered the big bucks that came their way so unexpectedly. Stories of people who not only ended up back where they started but even worse off financially are common.

To ensure that mistakes are avoided, unintended consequences are considered and strategies that align with your personal goals and objectives are put in place, I highly recommend speaking with a financial expert.

At Invest Blue, our team members take the time to really understand our clients, their personal experiences, perspectives and mindset around money and investing.

Working together means

doing what is best for our clients in all aspects.

We often start with questions like ‘What’s most important to you?’ and ‘What are your goals?’. When we know the answers to those questions, we can look at the big picture and how to get there.

Step 4 – Splurge a little

Assuming you’re getting good advice and are working with your financial adviser on some sound strategies, why not consider treating yourself a bit? This may be a special gift or taking a long-awaited trip somewhere.

A little splurging is okay. We’ll give you the peace of mind to treat yourself, safe in the knowledge that your overall plans and goals are still on track. The right financial adviser will help keep everything in perspective.

Step 5 – Consider your options

Here are some important questions you may have.

• Should I pay off my home loan with the lump sum?

• Should I buy an investment property?

• Should I put money into superannuation?

• Should I buy shares?

• Should I set up a Trust Fund?

• Can I retire early?

• Does this mean I pay more tax?

Depending on your personal situation and particular goals, the answer may be ‘yes’ to all of the above questions.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right investment. For example, investment types, market timing, your level of risk, and the overall wealth management strategy all need to be weighed up.

This is where we can help. When you receive a financial windfall, we want you to feel confident in the decisions you make next.

Let’s work together on how this financial windfall can help you live your best possible life!

Here at Invest Blue, we’re able to offer strategic advice that will benefit you long into the future. Should you wish to discuss your personal situation with one of our friendly team, please contact us today for a complimentary consultation.

Kaye Payne

Reeling in the Years with Dave Batchelor. 6pm: Glenn’s Country With Glenn Gillie. 8pm: Classic Ride with Melvin Freestone. 10pm: Music of Your Life overnight

Tuesday

6am: Wake Up with Kaye Payne. 9am: Bringing Back the Memories with David Carr. Midday: Beats and Ballads with Phil Williams. 3pm: Tuesday Drive with Mal Dennis. 6pm: Mostly Folk with Helen Morrison/Ross Sermons. 8pm: Late Nite Hits with Marg. 10pm: Night Owl Club with Ron Andersen. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight Wednesday 6am: Wednesday Breakfast with John Evans. 9am: Bright and

Breezy Mix with Kathy. Midday: Wednesday Lunch with Phil Tyson. 2pm: Showtime with Ron Andersen. 4pm: Revival show with Johnny Dallas. 6pm: Wednesday Jukebox with Robbo. 8pm: Country Jukebox with Russell. 10pm: Music of Your Life with Michael Holloway. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight

Thursday

6am Breakfast with Craig Cracknell. 9am: Magic Music Mix with Tom Payne. Midday: Music of Your Life with Karina

Ceron. 2pm: My Collection with Ken Tanner. 4pm: Drive with John Evans. 6pm: Serbian. 7pm: Chinese. 8pm: Contrasts in Classic Jazz. 10pm: Greek with Benny. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight

Friday 6am: Rise and Shine with Ria Walter. 9am: Songs and Stories with Brian Corr. Midday: Fridays with Mal Dennis. 2pm: My Favourite Music with Judi Forsyth. 4pm: Drive with Peter Johnston. 6pm: Good Times are Rolling with

Russell and Bob. 9pm: Rock On with Ray Kemp. Midnight: Music of Your Life overnight with Craig Cracknell

Saturday 6am: Mostly Old But Something New with Tim. 9am: Polish. 10am: Croatian. 11am: Greek. Midday: World Music with Amanda Sims. 1pm: Music of Your Life with Amanda. 3pm: Various Presenters present The Music of Your Life. 6pm: Kick Back with Kenny White. 9pm: Music of Your Life. Midnight: Music of Your Life

overnight

Sunday 6am: Chris Burrows Breakfast. 9am: German. 10am: Spanish. 11am: Irish Brian Corr. Midday: Italian. 1pm: Nepalese. 2pm:

Nothing but net

THE Southern Tasmanian Netball Association (STNA) held its Annual Awards and Presentation Night for the 2022 season at Ladbrokes Park Elwick recently.

The largest netball association in southern Tasmania, featuring 12 clubs from across the Greater Hobart area, the STNA coordinates programs and competitions for participants of all abilities, starting from the age of five.

Last year the STNA had 2184 players hit the court, including 1052 juniors and 933 senior players.

Local Liberal Member

for Clark Elise Archer attended the Awards Night to present awards, and had the pleasure of presenting the Elise Archer STNA Club Championship shield to the Cripps Waratah Netball Club.

“As a sponsor and supporter of many local sporting and community clubs in my electorate, I was delighted to be able to attend in person again to show my support for the positive impact sport can play in our lives,” she said.

“Our local sporting clubs provide a significant role in the health and wellbeing of our community, and I am

committed to continuing my support to clubs in my electorate of Clark.

“The STNA Awards importantly recognise players, coaches and umpires and inducts life members to the Southern Tasmanian Netball Association.

“Congratulations to all recipients and those acknowledged and celebrated for their hard work and contributions to our community.”

Ms Archer said the 2022-23 State Budget allocated a $200,000 boost to Netball Tasmania, taking the total Tasmanian Government funding to Netball Tasmania to $500,000.

Time for cricket

THE Wilson Homes Cricket Tasmania Premier League (CTPL) 2022-23 season is underway, after being officially launched at Blundstone Arena last month.

The Men’s and Women’s First Grade competitions commenced on 1 October, with four Men’s and two Women’s matches played across the weekend.

In the Men’s competition, Glenorchy beat the Greater Northern Raiders by four wickets with 16 overs to spare thanks to batter Nicholas Davis, who smashed 130 not out off just 82 balls.

The University of Tasmania

bowled out New Town for 127, with Tim Oakley taking 4/28 off his 10 overs.

Uni then lost only two wickets in the run chase, with Tim Ward (48) and captain Jake Doran (40) leading the way.

Former Test captain Tim Paine was 20 not out at the end.

Clarence (5/203) beat Lindisfarne (7/202) at Kangaroo Bay, with Clarence openers Zach Elliott (63) and Clinton Hinchcliffe (40) setting the side up for the win. Keegan Oates made 72 for Lindisfarne.

At home in Kingston, Kingborough made 194 off their 50 overs and held South Hobart/Sandy Bay to 151 in

response, despite 48 from middle-order batter Sam Voss. Thomas Martin (4/30) was the main wicket-taker for Kingborough.

In round one of the Women’s First Grade T20 competition, North Hobart (3/114 off 14.5 overs) defeated the Greater Northern Raiders (3/113), with North Hobart star Nicola Carey scoring 50 from just 25 balls.

Clarence limited New Town to a score of 8/89 off their 20 overs, and then raced to 4/92 thanks to 55 from Heather Graham.

The lower grade competitions will commence their seasons on Saturday 15 October.

Celebrating 60 years on the run

THE Northern

Suburbs Athletic Club is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022, and will mark the milestone with a function next month.

The club was officially formed on 6 August 1962, at a meeting at the Glenorchy Council Chambers. The club had 42 competing athletes in the 1962-63 season and finished fifth in the interclub competition.

President David O’Brien said the club has a rich and varied history, including a 12year winning streak in the Southern Athletic Branch Interclub Competition during the 1960s and ‘70s.

“One of our first coaches was Neil Davis, who became famous for his exploits as a war photographer in SouthEast Asia,” he said.

“Some members

have made a great contribution to athletics.

Wayne Fletcher (OAM) is a Life Member of Athletics Australia and this season will participate in his 60th continuous season of track and field athletics.

“Simon Bennett and Josh Mason joined the club as juniors, competed at a high level and are now giving back to the sport through coaching, meaning that

our next generation of athletes are in good hands.”

The Hazell Bros Glenorchy Fun Run is the club’s major annual event, with club member and local athletics stalwart David Cresswell having competed in all 32 editions of the popular race.

Current club members include Australian representative

sprinter Jack Hale, dominant distance runners Grant Page and Mel Daniels, and leading Tasmanian jumps athlete Brandon Clark.

The club also has a stable of promising juniors including Jessica Smith, Mikayla Ireland and Arden Petersen.

All the club’s past and present members – and anyone associated with Tasmanian athletics

- is invited to attend the upcoming 60th anniversary function, with past members of the Northern Suburbs

Women’s Athletic Club that competed from 1964 to 1984 particularly encouraged to attend.

Some past members are traveling from interstate to renew old friendships at the reunion, which will feature a display of

club memorabilia from the past six decades. A comprehensive 60th anniversary magazine is also in production.

The event will be held at Georges on the Park in Glenorchy on Saturday 12 November.

Tickets are $50.

For more information and bookings, phone 0400 494 880, email nsac62@gmail.com or visit the club’s Facebook page.

Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer presents the shield to Cripps Waratah Netball Club president Sonia Shelverton

Northern

CTPL team representatives at the season launch at Bellerive Oval

THE highly coveted ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy has arrived at Bellerive Oval, as Hobart prepares to host seven international teams –and their fans - this month.

The West Indies, Scotland, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and South Africa will play a total of nine matches at Bellerive from 17 October, with Hobart hosting more games than any other Australian city.

Forecast to be the biggest broadcast event in Australia this year, the World Cup is anticipated

to reach more than one billion live TV viewers around the world.

Local cricket fans are excitedly gearing up for the World Cup, and had a chance to see the sought-after hardware when the World Cup Trophy Tour reached Bellerive on 30 September.

ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2022 local organising committee chief executive Michelle Enright said the people of Hobart would not want to miss out on the tournament.

“It is a real treat for Tasmanians to have

some of the world’s best cricket right here in Bellerive,” she said.

“This is a World Cup for everyone, and we want this to be a celebration not only of cricket but of the many cultures that make up its extraordinary global fanbase.

“The power of a World Cup is the way that it really brings generations and cultures together.

“I encourage everyone, including non-cricket fans to come along and experience the electric atmosphere at the stadium.”

Sport and Recreation Minister Nic Street said the global exposure the event will bring to Tasmania is “phenomenal”.

“Any time you bring events involving international teams to a city, you attract not only the teams but also the supporters,” he said.

“We would be hopeful that people from all over the globe are going to come to Hobart to support their teams in this T20 World Cup.”

To find out more about the event and buy tickets, go to www. t20worldcup.com

SPORT

Former