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It will replace the existing site, which Ambulance Tas mania currently shares with the local hospital.
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The new AmbulanceBeaconsfieldStationis one of six new rural ambu lance stations to be built around Tasmania and is part of what the Liberal Government says is its plan to bolster our Ambulance Tasmania services.
The new Beaconsfield am bulance station will deliver a state-of-the-art two-bay ambulance station with training room facilities and improved infection control Themeasures.newstation will im prove the service’s response, provide training facilities for volunteers, and improve the general amenity of all users.
New ambulance station for Beaconsfield, as ambulance response times hit record highs
Construction works on the new Beaconsfield Ambu lance Station at Shaw Street in Beaconsfield have begun. Devonport-based contrac tor, Mead Con Pty Ltd will deliver the $1.9 million project, which is expected to take 12 months to build.
New research from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research has found that poor sleep may be an independent symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). It suggests that improving sleep quality may substan tially improve quality of life in people living with MS. In this study, performed as part of the Australian MS Longitudinal Study (AMSLS), a national collab orative research platform of MS Australia, researchers examined how sleep related to 13 common MS symp toms. The study, published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychi atry, aimed to determine whether sleep affected health-related quality of life, independent of these common symptoms. Dr Laura Laslett, epidemi ologist and study author said, “Sleep difficulties are common in the communi ty, but we found that they are even more common in people with MS (33-45% vs about Analysis65%).”ofresponses from 1,717 AMSLS participants showed that people with MS who were younger, overweight or obese, those with higher disability levels, those who had a relapse in the last 12 months, and those who reported having higher levels of some MS symptoms (including fa tigue and cognitive symp toms, feelings of anxiety and depression and pain and sensory symptoms) re ported a lower sleep quality after accounting for other Conversely,factors. when the researchers looked at edu cation levels, people with MS who had completed a University degree were less likely to report poor sleep in this “Interestingly,study. sleep dys function stood out as being substantially associated with health-related quality of life independent of other symptoms of multiple scle rosis,” said Dr Laslett. Rohan Greenland, CEO of MS Australia said, “We can all benefit from a good night’s sleep. But these find ings clearly demonstrate that sleep quality has a clinically important impact on people living with MS.”
“The next step is to test interventions and treat ments for sleep dysfunction in people with MS, with the aim of reducing symptom severity and life,”health-relatedimprovingqualityofhesaid.
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Since coming to Govern ment in 2014, the Liberal government have employed an additional 243 FTE at Ambulance Tasmania and the new stations build upon their recent delivery of 48 new paramedics, 24 of which are in rural and regional areas.
Despite this, Ambulance response times have hit an unprecedented 15 minutes – an increase of nearly four minutes since the Liberals were elected in 2014. “Tasmania already had the worst ambulance response times in the country,” said Anita Dow, Shadow Minis ter for Health. “Four minutes Four minutes is a lifetime in an emergen “Oncy.” top of this, our Emer gency Departments have hit new lows, with just 50 per cent of patients state wide being seen within four “Andhours.”it seems the situation at the Launceston General Hospital is particularly “Patientsdire.” at the LGH are now waiting a staggering average of 600 days to see a specialist, while the waiting list for patients needing urgent surgery has bucked the statewide trend, nearly doubling over the past 12 “Withmonths.”our health workforce and system at breaking point, Premier and parttime Health Minister Jeremy Rockliff needs to demon strate he has a plan to start getting the basics right across our health system” Said Ms Dow.
What Chris loves most about his role at Regis Nor wood is “without a doubt, our amazing, beautiful res idents... they are the reason we are all here and we are so fortunate to be in a position to be able to work in their Whenhome.”asked what inspires him to work with the older community, Chris shares “it’s absolutely wonderful, the stories they tell, the wisdom they have to share and the smiles on their faces when you spend time with them is what makes working in aged care so Forworthwhile.”anyoneseeking a career within the sector, Chris expresses “like any job, you can have tough days, but if you want to work in a role where you really do make a difference and can see the difference you’re making, then aged care is perfect for Whenyou!” Chris isn’t at work, he is devoted to spending time with his family. Coming from a large family, “family time is very important” and he loves being around his two young boys. He’s also a huge sports enthu siast, particularly enjoying playing golf as often as he can. Home to Chris means family. To find out more about career opportunities at Regis, or any of their care options in Tasmania, call their expert team on 1300 998 100 or visit regis.com.au
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Michael Ferguson, minister for Infrastruc ture and Transport says the Tasmanian Liberal Government is work ing hard to ensure all learner drivers have the support they need to obtain their driver’s Alicence.replacement new car with a 5-star ANCAP safety rating has been presented to the Mi grant Resource Centre in Launceston for their Learner Driver Mentor Program. This program assists learner drivers with out access to a suitable vehicle and/or supervi sory driver to gain the on-road driving super vision and experience needed to achieve a provisional licence by matching them with a volunteer mentor. Learners in these pro grams have no other options to gain the on-road hours required to obtain a provisional licence. Obtaining a licence opens opportunities for people to access employment, educa tion and training, and services in their com munities. This program is supporting disadvan taged Tasmanians to do this. In the last year alone the Migrant Resource Centre’s ‘Drive 4 Life’ program provid ed more than 1,600 learning hours behind the wheel for the local community. Of course, that much use means the cars do tend to get some wear and tear, and some times Unfortunatelyworse. one of the centre’s two cars was involved in a crash earlier this year so they have been trying to help the same number of people with just one “It’svehicle.fantastic that we are able to present them with this new car to help more people become mobile” Said Mr “WithFerguson.thesupport of Mazda Dealership in Hobart we have pro vided a new Mazda 2 to the Migrant Re source Centre’s ‘Drive 4 Life’ program in models.”morewithclesreplacesthe“AsideLaunceston.”fromcrashes,programregularlyLDMPvehiroundthestatenewer,saferandfuel-efficient the past three years we have now replaced 14 cars across the program statewide.” to read online?
Meet Chris, General Manager at local aged care residence, Regis Norwood. Having started his career at Regis at the beginning of 2022, Chris’ passion and work ethic were evident from the get-go. His back ground may not be typical for a career in aged care, yet he was attracted to work ing in the sector to utilise his experiences to make a positive change to the lives of the elderly in the com “Beingmunity.a chef by trade and undertaking numerous hospitality management positions throughout my working career, I was ex cited by the opportunity to use the skills and knowledge that I have gained over time in a different sector, and with those skills, use them to try to really make a difference in the day-to-day lives of the people within our Home.” “A typical day in the Gen eral Manager’s role in an aged care Home is hugely varied and no day is the same! However, most days start by gathering the team together for an operations meeting to discuss what lies ahead for the upcoming day. From there, the day’s duties are tended to whilst being as involved with the residents’ lives as possible.”
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The City of Launceston approved $238m worth of development across 674 applications during the last financial year. Of this number, 391 ap proved applications were for residential developments with a combined value of While$107m.the numbers are down on last year’s re cord 771 approvals worth $383m — an unprecedented result driven by a range of COVID-related local, state and federal government stimulus packages — they represent an increase of $23m on the pre-pandemic 2019-20 figures. Over the past five years, the City of Launceston has approved $1.2 billion worth of development across more than 3400 projects in the Launceston municipality. City of Launceston planning approvals over the past five financial years: 2021-22 $238m across 674 2020-21applications$383m across 771 2019-20applications$215m across 673 2018-19applications$211.2m across 646 2017-18applications$209.6m across 658 Additionally,applications during the last financial year the City of Launceston’s average processing for discretionary applications was 32 days, well within the statutory limit of 42 Launcestondays.Mayor Albert van Zetten said the plan ning approval statistics showed investment confi dence in the city was con tinuing to trend upwards.
A HELPING HAND: Sarah Dockrell (Left) with Mandy Cooper (Right), weeding the garden for a Rotary Rescues client. (PHOTO: Zac lockhart)
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Sarah Dockrell, a volunteer with the Rotary club of West Tamar said her personal motivation for volunteering with the program was a result of her business work in the community. “I work a lot with elderly people, and I’m often privy to seeing what’s getting out of control in their homes, and I just felt like we’ve got the potential to do some thing helpful.” Said Ms Similarly,Dockrell. for local pharma cist and Rotary volunteer Mandy Cooper, it’s all about helping others.
The team are looking for more volunteers, stating that it would be well suited to anyone who might want to help out from time to time, without being committed to regular voluntary service. To volunteer, you will need to register as a friend of Ro tary. Those wishing to help but not able to volunteer may still be able to assist through donating equip ment to the team, and are encouraged to contact the Rotary Club of West Tamar. Examples of the tasks Ro tary Rescues may be able to help with include weeding & gardening, cleaning, tip runs, cooking, painting, mending, handyman tasks, advocacy and form-filling. For more information on Rotary Rescues, to volunteer or to request their help in the West Tamar region, call Sarah on 0498 652 127.
Rotary Rescues is a new program run by the Rotary Club of West Tamar, aimed at helping locals who are temporarily incapacitated, or in the process of applying for funding for more sus tainable support. They offer one-off assistance with a task which the client can not manage on their own, rather than a regular commitment for ongoing services.
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“I think we don’t look after our aged people as much as we should.” Said Ms Cooper.
“I’m a pharmacist, so my whole working life I’ve seen the same.”
The good work of local rota ry clubs in the Tamar Valley has been a staple of commu nity for many decades now, and new program ‘Rotary Rescues’ is set to increase their Whileimpact.formost of us, weed ing the garden or assem bling a clothesline represent mundane chores, but for someone who’s incapacitat ed, suffering from an illness, or disabled, these tasks represent a mammoth-sized challenge. That’s where a team of Rotary volunteers come in, to help those need ing a helping hand.
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An innovative, eye-catching mobile art gallery known as ARTBOX is set to take centre stage in Launceston’s Civic Square, heralding the arrival of the Flow art exhibition at Sawtooth ARI, which launched earlier this Flowweek.is presented by Huon Valley Council in con junction with the City of Launceston and Sawtooth ARI, celebrating the water ways of Launceston and the Huon Valley in their rarest forms, while exploring their significance to place.
Launceston Head to Health launches Competition
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The exhibition features the work of 10 artists - five from each region - special ising in mediums ranging from digital to sound to 3D imaginings. Each has drawn inspiration from the wa terways and rivers of their respective region.
Flow will exhibit at three Tasmanian venues - at the Huon Valley Hub in Huon ville from August 30 to September 28, Launceston’s Sawtooth ARI from August 5 to October 2, as well as the roving ARTBOX in Civ ic Square between August 30 and September 27.
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Acting Mayor Sally Doyle said ARTBOX is all about showcasing the outstanding creativity and skills of artists and makers and connecting our com munities with the arts. “We’re really happy to be working with the City of Launceston and Sawtooth to provide artists with exposure and recognition and create opportunities for communities to connect with their work.” Acting Mayor Doyle said. Flow was made possible by the Australian Gov ernment’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote MoreAustralia.information is avail able on huonvalleytas.com/ flow
STRIDE Regional Man ager, Lisa Gamer, said the competition was brought about as a result of com munity consultation during the planning process to help ensure the new centre provides a welcoming en vironment for locals. “The purpose of this competition is to inspire Launceston to examine how mental health is reflected in our region,” said Lisa.
To enter, visit the Laun ceston Head to Health Facebook page.
ARTBOX in Launceston’s Civic Square. (PHOTO: Supplied - Facebook/City of Launceston Launceston Head to Health, operated by Stride, is host ing a photography compe tition, calling on people to submit photos illustrating mental health in Laun ceston and its surrounds. Entries must convey the themes: Calm, Hope, or TheRecovery.winning photographs will be displayed in the waiting area and consulta tion rooms of the new pur pose-built Head to Health facility in Canning Street, which is due to open in ear ly 2023. Cash prizes of up to $1,000 will be awarded to standout entrants.
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“We are excited to share the deep connection that exists with our waterways across these two regions,” project lead Miranda Wageman Citysaid. of Launceston May or Albert van Zetten said visitors can expect to be inspired, to learn and to better understand these systems and the importance of ‘flow’ across Tasmania’s Huonlandscape.Valley
The Launceston artists in clude Joanne Faulkner, Lou ise Daniels, Sarah Rhodes, Emma Magnusson-Reid and Bianca Templar, while Huon Valley features works from Andrew Halford, Deb orah Wace, Eden Meure, Michael Schlitz and Nataša TheMilenović.exhibited works are in formed by the core message of ‘Flow,’ artists responding to the concept that ‘water ways hold deep symbolic meanings, ranging from the flow of life, fertility, the passage of time. In some cultures they symbolise the boundary between this world and the next. Waterways connect settlements. Throughout human history, water has been a life force.’
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The competition opened on Monday, 22 August and will run until 5pm Friday, 30 September 2022. Winners will be announced at the beginning of Mental Health Week, 2022.
ARTBOX touches down in Launceston
Entry is open to Tasmanian residents over 18 years old who live in Tasmania’s North and North East (incl. Launceston, Break O’Day, Flinders Island, George Town, Dorset, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, and West Tamar – the regions Launceston Head to Health services).
Launceston’s Head to Health facility is currently operating from Paterson Street and offers free and immediate mental health support. The current range of services will expand once the centre moves to a pur pose-built facility in Can ning Street early next year. To access Launceston Head to Health, visit the centre at 93 Paterson Street between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, call 1800 424 578 or email
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“This is in stark comparison to the Labor Opposition who cut 108 officers when in Government - which included our dedicated highway patrol unit.“ Anyone who witnesses dan gerous driving behaviour should report it immediate ly to police on 131 444 or Triple Zero in a life-threat ening situation. If you can’t report it at the time, you can head to Tasmania Police’s evidence portal at complaintscitizen/public/traffic_au.evidence.com/axon/https://taspol.
With 68 police officers sole ly dedicated to keeping our roads safe, Tasmania now has one of the highest ratios of traffic police in Australia. This means more police to crack down on dangerous Thedrivers.police patrol vehicles will be equipped with advanced technology to catch speeding drivers and upgraded markings mean police will be an unmistak able presence on our streets. They are specifically designed for high-speed “Ourinterception.Government has also invested $860,000 in drone technology, with 30 drones operational to expose hoons and other dangerous drivers.“
Advanced technology and more police to tackle unacceptable road toll
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The drones have already resulted in prosecutions and have also been used to tackle dangerous driving in remote areas. “To keep the community safe, we are on track to increase Tasmania Police numbers by 31 per cent since forming Government.”
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A little more enterprise in the way of catering for the amusement and occupation of visitors would render the place more attractive, and perhaps nothing would be so effective in this way as a supply of donkeys for both saddle and carriage use, as has been the custom at watering places in England from time immemorial. A steam launch for aquatic parties at reasonable rates would prove a great boon. One other hope still re mains for George Town. If mining around Lefroy, the Springs and the Den ison — and especially if the new discovery of gold only about four miles from the township, and which so far gives promise of something exceptionally good — if all or any of these turn out well, then new life will return to the enfeebled frame, and bustle and pros perity will again resound in the streets. That those anticipations may be fully and speedily realised none can more ardently desire than the residents of its old social and commercial rival, Launceston.
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Speaker: SPEAKER: Craig Dixon – “Adventures in the Chatham Islands, New Zealand” Craig will show a film and speak of his experiences in making this documentary film about the Moriori people, who were the original inhabitants of the Chatham Is lands, 800 kms east of New Zealand’s South Island.
SOME RECOLLECTIONS OF GEORGE TOWN (cont.) With the removal of the principal Government es tablishments to Launceston the Rev. Mr. Youl followed, and soon after [in 1827] he died there, being succeeded by the late Rev. Dr. W. H. Browne. L.L.D. The house, being large and strong, was deemed suitable for a Fe male House of Correction, and the necessary offices and other convenienc es to completely fit it for that purpose were quickly erected. Prisoner women sentenced in Launceston to various terms of hard labour were despatched to George Town to “serve their time”, and at its expiration they were brought back, when they were again available for private service.
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Very few remain of those who took part in the stirring incidents of those times, consequently much that would have possessed thrill ing interest to present day readers has been irrevocably lost. A legend, however, still lingers, how that one night the notorious bushranger gang headed by Britton sur prised the factory, shot the constable on duty (in those days all the constables were convicts), and carried off one of the women—by no means an unwilling captive —to their mountain hiding places. From George Town, too, nearly all the aborigines collected by Mr. Robinson were shipped to Flinders OurIsland.object was not to write a history of George Town, though the subject is inviting and the material, though daily diminishing, still fairly abundant. The old building that has just disappeared seemed a fitting subject around which to weave a brief narrative of associated facts. The little township near the mouth of the Tamar has witnessed many changes.
At one time comparatively populous — the northern seat of Government, even — its streets were busy with officials and bright with the uniforms of soldiers. Not a vessel dared pass out to sea without bringing up in the Cove to be examined by the police to prevent the escape of convicts; and scarcely a ship entered the river without doing the samenot, of course, for a similar purpose, but for welcome relaxation and refreshment. In those days it was no un usual thing to see the Cove filled with vessels, some of them of large tonnage, and although there were four hotels and several stores, all were busy and flourishing. With the advent of steam ers and the discontinuance of transportation the star of George Town began to wane. There was no longer any need for vessels to call, and passengers naturally objected to delay. In con sequence business rapidly declined, and as it had no large extent of agricultural land to back it up, it has fallen into a condition bor dering on senility. As one saunters over allotments whose boundaries can only be guessed by a solitary post here and there, or a haw thorn hedge that has defied alike the neglect of men and the fury of the elements for more than half a century, or the lines of ditches that once served as street channels; or as one sees the broken ridg es and miniature tunnels which mark the foundations of buildings long since perished, it needs but little effort of imagination to re alise — of course, in a very humble way — something of the feelings conjured up to the mind by a visit to the mounds of Nimrod or the ruins of Herculaneum. “’Tis Greece, but living Greece no Yetmore.”George Town has its bright spots even now. It is a charming summer resort; the air is pure, balmy, and bracing. There are many delightful walks on the neighbouring hills or along the river side, whilst the ride to the Heads or to the East Beach leaves nothing to be desired. Those who are fond of boating or fishing can indulge those fancies to their hearts’ content, Kelso, Briant’s Bay, West and Middle Arms, Beauty Point, and Middle Island being available for the purpose.
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month, starting at 7.30 pm with most meetings held at The Grove in Cimitiere St and are open to the public
LEFT: The George Town Female Factory as it appears in the model village, alongside a sketch of the house, which was first built for Chaplain Reverend John Youl.
