The Hobart Magazine March 2022

THE HOBART MAGAZINE / MARCH 2022: ISSUE 32

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THE HOBART MAGAZINE We kick off March with International Women’s Day on the 8th.

It dates all the way back to 1911 and is an annual opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about women’s equality and lobby for accelerated gender parity. So on that note, we’re pleased to feature Hobart entrepreneur Hannah Vasicek on our cover. Not only has she created a fantastic business, she supports other women in a range of ways. We also look at the Dutch concept of uitwaaien (OUT-vwy-ehn), or “blowing out the cobwebs” by spending time in nature. Move over hygge, there’s a new wintery term in town! We also delve into community news and issues, as well as share our monthly events calendar.

As always, we’re keen to hear from you, so don’t hesitate if you have any feedback or stories for us to follow!

Cheers, Steph, James and The Hobart Magazine team

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INBOX don’t they let females wear pants?? Maybe this is where I get my aversion to wear a skirt ……ever.

Anonymous, via our website Speed bumps I’m still seeing e-scooters parked in the middle of footpaths. I don’t have mobility or vision issues, but I can imagine it could be really dangerous for some people. If you hire one, think about where you park it.

Jan Rhodes Hobart Women’s Shelter Campaign Impact Homelessness is certainly a problem we all can’t deny. I think it’s important the government needs to focus on helping housing people first and foremost, than focusing on spending thousands of dollars to new hotels to be built. I understand new hotels bring tourism and business to our city and state in general but looking after our locals should be the first priority and helping people finding safe places to stay hopefully find them long term accommodation! Sadly numbers have gone up. When I was 19 back in 2011, I would run around helping homeless people as much as I could whether it was helping them find shelter, accommodation, or even just getting them food and drinks (which I still do).

Access to Termination I’ve enjoyed reading The Hobart magazine but my heart is heavy after reading the opinion piece about access to abortions (THM, January 2022). Firstly, I found this article quite out of place in The Hobart Magazine. Secondly and more significantly, I am disappointed that the opinion piece took such a transactional view to the issue of abortions.

I agree that all women who are seeking an abortion are vulnerable because to end the life of their baby is a massive decision and one that they will live with for their whole life. Irrespective on your views on abortion I was particularly disappointed that this opinion piece did not present a more nuanced view of the issues around abortions. It did not acknowledge that there are other options e.g. adoption and that there are support services that can be obtained to work through the decisions.

Finally, you end your article stating that you want to give women “just as much time to make their choice” without regard for the fact that the baby is continuing to grow and has no choice in whether they live or die.

Rebecca Kuipers, Mount Nelson Skirting the issue I have been going over my stack of The Hobart Magazines and read in issue 28 (THM, Nov 21) about Marist Regional College “recently” asking female students to kneel and measure their skirt length. Well I can tell you that this practice is not recent.

I attended this school from year six until year 10. I’m now 45 years old and not going to do the math but I have also kneeled on those hard wooden stages to have my skirt measured. Why 4

Kindness and care goes a long way. I encourage people to help fight homelessness and help people in need at all times. It’s about being a caring citizen and helping someone out who needs it.

Thank you The Hobart Magazine for spreading this awareness.

Support and action needs to be done.

Mary O’Halloran Shocking! @thehobartmagazine highlighting the challenge facing The Hobart Womens Shelter. @cherrycollectables will be raising funds and awareness this month through our Lucky Break with the support of @paniniamerica. That number is not one anyone should be comfortable with. @grayson_cherryboss via Instagram.

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FELICITY BOTT Interview: Lily Whiting Felicity Bott, made the move from the “republic of Western Australia” almost a decade ago, and seeks to tell the world about Hobarts culture, history and community through the art of movement, dance and performance.

Where are you from and where do you live now? I am formerly from Perth, Western Australia. I now live in West Hobart, in view of kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

Why Hobart? Initially I moved to Launceston for three years but am now in my fourth year in Hobart. Both cities are breathtakingly beautiful every day, nestled into their respective geographies. Hobart has had more work, play and lifestyle opportunities for each of our family members, making it a better choice for us as a collective. Plus, I am now a kunanyi worshipper – I love the ever-morphing presence of the mountain – and I feel very fortunate and grateful for this.

Tell us a little about your work? I ‘work’ in contemporary dance and, in many ways, have done this since I was about six, when – finally old enough to safely put a needle to the record - I would fling my body around the loungeroom dancing to my parent’s music. Since then I have worked as a dancer in companies, a choreographer, educator, artistic director and CEO of six dance organisations, I’m artistic director of Great Southern Dance in Hobart.

What are you working on in 2022? It is exciting that, finally, the Great Southern Dance inaugural in-theatre public season Human Ba La La will play at the Theatre Royal from 1 - 9 April. The work features outstanding performers and an artistic team that is nearly all Tasmanian. Local composer Dean Stevenson is creating an original full-length composition.

Architect Paul Wakelam, lighting designer Nicholas Higgins and technical producer Brendon Veronese are key also because the set design and projections will be 6

exceptionally tailored for a live experience. We are all very happy to be back in the theatre making a thrilling 70 minute new work for audiences.

Hobart has a very close-knit community. Has this helped or hindered bringing Great Southern Dance to life?

Well, our purpose is to develop and share the power of professional contemporary dance here. We are project-based and in our third year. For all our projects, we find community partners because we want to be integrally connected and ‘plugged in’ to the fabric of community life here – so we build it into the project.

The creative arts industry has copped a beating in the last few years, how has Great Southern Dance moulded itself to provide opportunities for Tasmanian dancers among uncertainty?

Very deliberately from the outset – even before COVID-19 - Great Southern Dance used two main mechanisms for making contemporary dance: dance film and live performance. This meant that, when COVID hit, we were able to keep making performances by making films that could be broadcast onto screens. So much dance is watched on screens these days, this is just the way we live now. In contrast to this though, live performance in live settings (I like to describe this as ‘everyone’s nervous systems in the room’) is a completely different way of engaging with dance. This mode of production was definitely delayed by COVID-19. But happily, the performing arts community are reactivating theatres now, including us!

What do you love doing outside work?

Walking in nature, particularly coastal settings. I am most familiar with the East Coast at the moment and would like to be more so!

What are you reading now? A few things. Two novellas written by dancers stand out: The dancer in your hands by Jo Pollitt and Red Stone by Sofie Burgoyne.

What gets your goat? Corruption.

I experience corruption as a type of socio-cultural quicksand through which, generation after generation, genuine human talent, endeavour and ingenuity slip through, lost to us and lost to human development. It really sickens me.

What are your daily news/social media habits? Daily, I consume a combination of radio news and Twitter and for laughs I watch a selection of Youtubers with my 11-year old son. He curates. Taken together, these sources comprise quite a diverse cultural commentariat!

Your favourite place for…

Breakfast: Criterion St Café – incredible service when you arrive bleary and pre-coffee!

Lunch: Ginger Brown – the salads, exceptional.

Dinner: Dāna Eating House – unique fusion of cultural and culinary traditions Who do you admire? Stan Grant. As he lives and breathes he is a vital cultural bridge for our times. Educated, erudite, visionary and compassionate.

Favourite podcast or tv show? After Life

by Ricky Gervais has been a total stand out these past few months.

Secret vice? Alternating bites of dark chocolate with roasted almonds – letting them combine as I chew them!! Ha ha!!

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JAY PATEY Interview: Lily Whiting Jay Patey is the man behind the moorish bread, flakey pastries and stellar sambos at Pigeon Whole Bakers.

Where did you grow up and where do you live now? I grew up on the Sunshine Coast in a little town called Yandina.

After Uni, I moved to the Gold Coast for a few years before making the big change to Tasmania. I now live in New Town and am still applying for my ‘Local Tassie Status Pass’ which has been 17 years in the making.

Tell us a little about your work? I am fortunate to have built something I love doing into a business and that’s baking sourdough bread and pastries for our local community. Building the business to the size it is today has changed my role from baker to a director of Pigeon Whole Bakers, a steep learning curve over the last few years.

Pigeon Whole Bakers are now baking in Devonport as well. What is it that we Tasmanians can’t get enough of? We have a team of seriously amazing people who dedicate their time to the craft of making bread, coffee, sandwiches and pastries! Making tasty carbs and making them accessible to as many people as we can is all part of the process. We have such a loyal local following which has been the real success of the business.

What is the team baking currently that you can’t get enough of? The bake at home croissants and the hot cross buns for Easter that are about to start in the next few weeks.

Unfortunately, bakers drew the short straw when it came to working hours. Is there something unique about working in a team that thrives while everyone else is snoozing? The hours aren’t the kindest; the kitchen team operates the bread and pastry sections seven days a week, 24 hours a day to keep Hobart and surroundings in good supply. We are in the process of building a new sourdough bread facility which is going to be a big, welcome relief for us all.

What was your first job? Working at the Big Pineapple in Woombye making macadamia parfaits, clearing tables and dressing up as the official mascot ‘Pineapple Pete’. Good times.

What do you love doing outside work?

Making the most of the time we have with my partner Emma and kids Maddie and Thomas. Well, when I am not on the mountain bike!

What are your daily news/social media habits? Generally local ABC Hobart radio in the car so I keep up to date with news and Instagram for trolling mountain bikes, baking and cars.

Who do you admire? Doctors, nurses and anyone in hospitality! It goes without saying.

Your favourite place (in Hobart) for…

Breakfast: Pigeon Whole Bakers of course for a freshly baked pastry and a coffee. I am a breakfast-on-the-run kind of guy.

Lunch: Tom McHugos for delicious local produce, and nurturing hospitality.

Dinner: Loving Peppina at The Tasman Hotel.

Favourite podcast or tv show? I met Troy Trewin a few years ago and he runs a podcast called Grow A Small Business.

I enjoy listening to other owners discuss their struggles and wins they have while in business.

Favourite team? Team Pigeon!

Our gluten requirements appear steady after two years of chaos. Did the COVID uncertainty change things for Pigeon Whole Bakers? There have been a lot of small but meaningful changes.

Our focus has been on the wellbeing of the team and being on the front foot, proactively navigating with our customers and also internally with our team. I have personally been very nervous at times and have lost a lot of sleep, however I have learnt and adapted and thankfully, for the sake of everyone in the business, “survived”.

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Secret vice? Definitely Tim Tams and MAFS. What are you reading now? I’m reading a lot of kid’s books among baking books.

Julia Donaldson writes the most amazing children’s stories and they’re such a pleasure to read. Of course, the latest fad of Dog Man books as well.

What gets your goat? Sourfaux bread, and litter in our wilderness. Actually not just the wilderness, litter on our streets too.

Favourite Hobart secret? We have such beautiful wilderness on our doorstep, only 45 minutes from the CBD. Top tip for the home bakers born out of COVID? Look after the health of your sourdough starter. You won’t have good loaves without a healthy mother so use the best flour you can get your hands on.

Bake, sleep, repeat, enjoy the process and share your loaves with others.

Parting words? Call your parents more regularly xo.

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BITS AND PIECES Road, Moonah) is also keeping this foodie strip full of flavour. There’s an array of authentic Nepalese dishes to share. Goat curries, traditional thali and sour soups are just a few that make up the massive menu.

MJ Bale (90 Murray Street, Hobart) has opened their first ever Tasmanian store in the city, on the corner of Bidencopes Lane. They are offering wedding party fittings for the man of the moment, as well as tailoring and personal styling appointments.

NEW OPENINGS Machine Laundry Cafe are spreading their wings and opening another couple of venues. Both Madame Clarkes (Shop 19, Channel Court Kingston) and Plain Jane (Main Road, Moonah) are in the pipeline, opening dates to be confirmed. NoHo is maintaining its reputation as a foodie hotspot with the latest neighbours, Peony Pavilion Chinese Restaurant and Bar (369 Elizabeth St, North Hobart) moving in just down from the State Cinema.

Think simple yummy Shanghai-inspired plates and a fun cocktail list to match.

Risdon Vale’s new kid on the block, Tony and Friends Cafe (Shop 1-38 Sugarloaf Road, Risdon Vale) is serving up coffee, lots of fresh salads and delicious donuts.

UTAS students have more choices this semester with Goodness Gracious opening up on campus, by the team behind Belle’s, Lupin and Taco Taco. Bite Me (7/285 Elizabeth St, North Hobart) had some unfortunate plumbing issues after a blown pipe flooded the restaurant, but they are back baby! The menu is Thai and East Asian-fusion style dishes. They also have 10% off takeaway while they get up to full speed again (but check in with Bite Me for the details). The Little Punjab (52a Main Road, Moonah) has opened up in Moonah, sharing their authentic Indian street food, every day of the week. Just down the road, Chulesi Nepalese Restaurant (1/73-75 Main 10

UTAS PAY ISSUES INVESTIGATED The University of Tasmania is conducting a review of potential underpayment of employees in the past. The University has engaged external firms to investigate.

Preliminary work shows issues around two themes: minimum engagement periods, and penalty rates not being correctly applied in some cases. Chief People Officer, Jill Bye, apologised to staff in writing, saying: “First of all, I want to say sorry. Our people are central to who we are as an institution and what we do…Our commitment is that we will be open with people and put things right.”

HOBART SHOPLIFTING AND DRUGS CRACK DOWN If you’ve noticed extra police officers often with canine companions - in our local shopping and transport hubs that’s because they’re been cracking down on anti-social behaviour and crime (including shoplifting and drugs) in a recent blitz across southern Tasmania. Officers headed to Northgate, Eastlands, and the Elizabeth St Mall as well as surrounding areas including bus malls in Hobart, Glenorchy and Rosny. The blitz involved a range of resources, including uniform and plain clothes police, detectives and police dogs.

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GAY HAWKES EXPLORES FIRE AND LOSS IN NEW HOBART EXHIBITION After losing her house and boat shed-studio to the 2013 Dunalley Fires, artist, furniture maker and sculptor, Gay Hawkes is returning to TMAG this autumn for her exhibition, Gay Hawkes: The House of Longing. The exhibition will be filled with works created before and after the fire, recognising her resilience and passion since tragically losing her tools and an irreplaceable collection of her life’s work.

It is one of many exhibitions at TMAG celebrating living Tasmanian artists and their commitment to practice. Known for her use of foraged materials within her furniture, Gay has been practicing for more than 40 years. She undertook her Bachelor of Arts at the Tasmanian School of Art, where a move to Melbourne saw her career flourish. A move back to Tasmania in 1994 settled her into a studio she dubbed the Dunalley Children’s Chair Factory, a creative space for shows, performances, workshops and celebrations. Gay’s exhibition will be on show in Argyle Galleries 1-3 from 18 March till 28 August 2022. Find out more at the TMAG website.

Fan the flame Life can get in the way of romance, so put away your phones and share some quality time. Hydro Tasmania is the caretaker for some of the most beautiful camping locations our island has to offer. As you pitch your tent and set the fire, at least you’ll be arguing about something different. hydro.com.au/things-to-do

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BITS AND PIECES THUMBS UP Consent education. A new curriculum will come into effect in 2023 in all Australian schools.

With improved conditions, Woolworths is phasing out its 10c drought relief levy on milk. Farmers will pocket the difference until the end of the year.

Tesla dropping the price on some models.

EVs are getting cheaper!

LASCA TO SOAR WITH BIG WIN Lasca Dry, the wonderful Tassie songbird previously seen in the pages of this here mag, has won a grant that will surely send her soaring even higher within the Australian music industry. Lasca, from Ulverstone, won the Nick Balcombe Foundation’s ‘Live Your Dream’ grant last month.

Nick was a passionate Tasmanian musician who sadly died too young after suffering a stroke. His legacy is the foundation set up in his name, which every year supports promising Tassie musicians to reach their potential. Lasca intends to use the grant to record two singles to join a third that will become a three song EP. “Winning the Nick Balcombe Foundation ‘Live Your Dream Grant’ means so much for my career, having the support of my community is something every artist hopes for.

This opportunity means I can create more art to a higher quality,” Lasca shared. “It is a very special opportunity and one that has helped me gain confidence in myself and I am so very grateful.” The funds will also support the promotion of this EP and accompanying music videos for each single.

VOLUNTEER LAWYERS NEEDED The Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service (TRLS) are currently seeking volunteers to support their case work 12

service this year. Ideally, volunteers will be studying law, have an interest in social justice and be able to commit to a preferred minimum of six months (one semester) volunteering with them, at least once a week.

Retired and practising lawyers are also welcome to get in contact about volunteer opportunities. The service will have another huge year continuing to work on Afghan files, global family reunion matters, Safe Haven Enterprise Visa clients, Ministerial Intervention requests, onshore protection visa applications, stateless children, citizenship matters and even referrals to the UN. That’s in addition to TRLS’ Family Violence Migration Service which volunteers may also undertake work for. If you are interested, please send your resume and a bio to volunteer coordinator Donna.Woodleigh@trls.org. au or call the office on 6169 9473.

CALLING YOUNG COLLECTORS Do you know a young person who passionately collects something?

TMAG are on the hunt for the next Young Collector to curate their own mini display at the museum. It could be dragons, shells, penguins. money boxes…anything! Applications are open for people aged 3-18, and can be made at www.tmag.tas.gov.au.

Cooler weather comfort food is back on the menu.

THUMBS DOWN Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine.

Leatherwood honey makers on the West Coast are experiencing historically low levels of rain. The fragile flowers are withering within weeks of opening, making the pollination window tiny for busy bees.

The price of non-EV cars going up since the start of the pandemic.

Shark sightings at popular Tassie beaches this summer. We love sharks…just not quite so close to the shore!

People are still experiencing long wait times for PCR test results.

The lead up to the election already feels very long. Buckle up kids!

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TURNING TRASH INTO ARTY TREASURE IN BELLERIVE A new public artwork compiled from old household objects was recently unveiled in Kangaroo Bay, but there is nothing trashy about it. Commissioned

by Clarence City Council, artist Donna Marcus titled the artwork Mooring, an ode to her mothers own domestic innovation in the 1970s while living in Bellerive. Drawing upon the Tasmanian identity of ‘making do’ through tenacity, innovation and imagination, items were

collected for more than two decades from opportunity shops, tip shops and garage sales. Marcus calls the artwork “giving form to the fleeting and small moments of domestic life,’’ a representation of Clarence’s rich post-war history. Clarence City Council Deputy Mayor Alderman Heather Chong described the work as an important step in enhancing the city’s cultural identity through the installation of public art.“Public art provides a platform for people to come together to share their experiences and build a sense

BREAST SCREENING SAVES TASSIE WOMEN’S LIVES Words: Vicki Fox & Karen Wall, Screening Recruitment and Cancer Prevention Officers at BreastScreen Tasmania Has it been more than two years since your last mammogram?

This March we are reminding all women aged 40+, living or working in the Hobart CBD, about our BreastScreen service that is available right at your doorstep.

We know how busy you are, and that’s why we are encouraging you to make a lunchtime appointment. It only takes 20 minutes. That’s less time than a yoga session! Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Tasmanian women. One in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 85. Finding breast cancer early 14

FREE MENTAL HEALTH HELP FOR TASSIE SMALL BUSINESSES Do you or your staff need some help to navigate mental health issues? Small businesses in Tasmania can get free mental health training through Lifeline Tasmania’s Minding Your Business training. There are five courses available for free: Mental Health Boost, Accidental Counsellor, Crisis Communication, Mental Health First Aid and Counselling Support. To access the courses, head to the training calendar at www.lifelinetasmania.org.au, book into the appropriate course, and use the promo code MYBFREE to remove any cost.

KING ISLAND DISCOUNTS Covid decimated the tourism season on King Island this summer, so the Tasmanian Government has introduced some travel initiatives to encourage visitors to spend time on the island. There will be $300 incentives available for accommodation and experiences between May 1 and July 31. The scheme launches in April - head to www.kingisland.org.au.

through breast screening, improves your chance of survival.

BreastScreen Tasmania has introduced additional infection control measures to ensure they continue to offer a safe and reliable service to Tasmanian women during COVID-19. So, if you are due for your next mammogram, don’t delay.

In between screening mammograms, it’s important to be breast aware. This means being familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel. Most breast changes are not due to cancer, but you should see your doctor if you find a breast change that is unusual for you. Changes to look out for include: a new lump or lumpiness, a change in the size or shape of your breast, changes in skin texture or colour, nipple changes or unusual pain that does not go away.

Listen to your body for anything that feels different for you – and participate in breast cancer screening when you are invited - early detection is the best protection. BreastScreen every two years. Call 13 20 50 today.

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NEW BIKE PARKING AT THE TASMAN Not only are bikes easier to park than cars (no reverse parking!), they come with better parking locations too. The recent installation of 14 bike hoops inside the new Parliament Square Space means riders can conveniently park up for the day halfway between the City and Salamanca Square. Just be sure to dismount upon entering the square and don’t forget to lock up.

DOES HOBART NEED A NEW EV CHARGER FOR COUNCILLORS The City of Hobart is looking into installing an electric vehicle fast-charger at the Town Hall for elected members. The announcement was made following last month’s council meeting. Whilst we’re all for normalising switching to EVs if you can afford to, we do wonder why the elected members can’t just charge their cars at home like most EV drivers? If they get stuck with a low battery in town, the council has already provided a metered fast-charger at the Dunn Place car park and free trickle chargers at the Hobart Central car park.

TARGETING ILLEGAL TASSIE GUNS The Federal government has partnered with Crime Stoppers Australia to target illegal gun ownership. The plan is to raise awareness of the dangers posed by the use and theft of unregistered firearms and empower the community to share 16

relevant information to Crime Stoppers.

Australians in possession of an unregistered firearm will be further encouraged to hand it in or register it. If you know someone who has an unregistered firearm or firearm-related item, they will still be able to surrender it to a police station anonymously and without penalty. If you know someone with an illegal gun tell Crime Stoppers today on 1800 333 000.

MORE CARROTS FOR MORE KIDS The 24 Carrot Garden project is expanding. Started in the northern suburbs of Hobart in 2014, it builds kitchen gardens on site at schools, giving kids the chance to develop their growing, cooking and entrepreneurial skills. They’re expanding to four high schools in the south - Montrose Bay High School, Bayview Secondary College, Jordan River Senior School and Kingston High School. They’re also heading north, bringing the program to five primary schools across Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. Kirsha Kaechele, 24 Carrot Gardens founder said, “Kitchen gardens provide children with essential skills for health and wellbeing. Placing them directly in the schools and communities where children are means they access healthy food and engage in hands-on learning in an uplifting environment.

We’re excited to see nine new schools join the program at the start of this school year.”

MAYORS WELCOME ANTARCTIC COMMITMENT When Prime Minister Scott Morrison was in Northern Tasmania last month, he announced an $800 million funding commitment by the federal government to support and grow Australia’s Antarctic research sector. According to the mayors of the Greater Hobart region, this demonstrates confidence in Hobart’s ongoing role as an international Antarctic Gateway City. “Every investment in our Antarctic sector is an investment in Greater Hobart and Tasmania,” Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “We now have the RSV Nuyina calling our city home, and the capabilities of the vessel and its crew will be enhanced through the purchase of new equipment that will greatly expand the reach of our research programs.” Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt said Kingborough had long supported Australia’s efforts in Antarctica through the presence of the Australian Antarctic Division in Kingborough, which houses hundreds of scientists and expeditioners. “Our Antarctic sector is worth $160 million a year to our state’s economy and employs nearly 1000 Tasmanians,” Cr Wriedt said. “This 10-year investment contributes to the value of the sector to our local economy and community,” Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas added.

“It drives opportunities to further Greater Hobart’s identity as a globally significant base for world-leading Antarctic and Southern Ocean research and education.”

Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman said the importance of the Antarctic sector to Greater Hobart’s economy and identity had been recognised in the Hobart City Deal. “A survey by the Antarctic Cities Project found that more than 72 per cent of Greater Hobart residents feel Antarctica is important to the city’s identity,” Ald Chipman said. The project is expected to expand Hobart’s capacity as a premier gateway to the Antarctic and Southern Ocean, and further consolidate the collective Hobart-based science and research capability in the sector.

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GP SERVICES AT CRISIS POINT Have you been to the doctors lately? How long did you have to wait to get in?

Its not uncommon to have to wait of over a week if it’s not an emergency it’s not a big stress, but Tasmania’s ongoing GP shortage, combined with staffing issues thanks to Covid, is certainly not getting any better, and patients and the GPs themselves are all losing out. Dr Tim Jackson, Tasmanian Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, recently spoke to The Hobart Magazine about the situation, and told us just what has to happen to improve.

How bad is the GP shortage in Tasmania? Access to General Practice services is at a crisis in Tasmania. Most general practices require additional GPs to meet community care needs. There are 64 current vacancies in Tasmania - out of 594 full time equivalent GP workforce. A 2019 report by Deloitte found a projected national shortfall of 9,298 full-time GPs or 24.7% of the GP workforce by 2030.

What factors are contributing to the shortage? It’s a perfect storm - the GP workforce is ageing and not enough medical graduates are choosing to enter specialist GP training to meet the increasing need for care. More than eight out of ten junior doctors are not interested in becoming a GP, results from this year’s Medical Training Survey show. Thirty years ago over 50% of medical graduates entered general practice. For decades governments have neglected to invest in Australia’s general practice workforce, and this has led to many communities facing severe shortages of GPs, particularly rural and remote areas. The GP shortage has worsened with the pandemic, vaccine rollout and reduced immigration and ability to recruit international doctors putting enormous pressure on general practice, and the entire health system.

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How is it impacting on practices?

General practice is the backbone of the primary care system, with nine in 10 Australians visiting their GP each year.

The pandemic has highlighted the critical role GPs play in our communities including having delivered over 25 million vaccines across the nation to date. This is happening at a time when the community need for high quality general practice care is increasing as more people are becoming infected with COVID with the prospect of long term sequelae, increasing chronic disease and complex medical conditions that have been neglected during the pandemic together with escalating mental health care needs and an ageing population. This increased demand is unprecedented and will become the norm as the virus infection enters its endemic phase.

How is it impacting on the GPs themselves? There is understandable fatigue and stress across the sector. General Practitioners are generally very resilient and prioritise the care of their patients.

GPs and the entire practice staff are working through lunch breaks, after hours and weekends to manage the unprecedented community care demands.

How can we increase the number of graduates choosing to do General Practice and choosing to do it in Tassie?

The government needs to act now and invest in our future GP workforce, and in general practice more broadly. Up to 50% of medical graduates need to choose to enter specialist GP training to meet the increasing need for care. We need to do much more to attract medical students and junior doctors to the profession. The new RACGP campaign ‘Become a GP’ aims to help, highlighting the important role of GPs as diagnosticians providing holistic care to patients throughout their lives, leading to a rewarding and varied career.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CADBURY AT CLAREMONT Our beloved Cadbury factory has just turned 100. One of the largest chocolate factories in the southern hemisphere, the Claremont facility supports some 700 direct and indirect jobs locally, and contributes around $400million to the state economy each year. And our late nights in front of the computer!

LOCAL FISHERMEN CAUGHT RED ROCK LOBSTER HANDED Police recently took two men to task for illegally bringing in extra rock lobster in the Frederick Henry Bay and Clifton areas. A tip-off from a member of the public led police to intercept a vehicle at Cremorne Boat Ramp where they seized an excess number of rock lobster. A subsequent search of a residence found even more lobster. A 30-year-old man from Howrah and a 20-year-old man from Abels Bay will be proceeded against for multiple marine offences including Taking Excess Rock Lobster and Using Excess Rock Lobster Pots. To make sure you’re following the law when fishing, download the Tasmanian Sea Fishing Guide from the app store for information regarding fishing and fisheries rules in Tasmania. Anyone with information about marine offences can report it to Fishwatch on 0427 655 557.

YOU ZIG, WE NO ZAG The Zig Zag track on kunanyi/Mt Wellington is closed until winter for maintenance. The track, which is more than a century old, is currently offlimits to the public so it can be made safer and have it’s important heritage values maintained. Hobart City Council said there was a chance the track could be opened on weekends but it would depend on safety conditions at the time. In the meantime, the Milles and Icehouse tracks are being improved so more people can access them as alternative routes to the top while Zig Zag is closed.

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INCREASE IN WILDLIFE CAUGHT IN DRAINS ON THE EASTERN SHORE Interview: Sarah Aitken Pics: Amanda Sparkles Registered Wildlife Carer Amanda Sparkles, of Howrah, has been rescuing animals from storm water drains over summer, and is demanding councils cover the ends of the drains with grates to stop it happening.

Amanda says the animals - including, commonly, full-sized Bennett’s wallabies, enter the drains in search of water and get stuck. Without a rescue they’d die an awful death and as Amanda points out - if an animal of that size can get in, what about a child? She recently spoke to us about her quest to make our urban areas safer for wildlife and everyone.

How often are you attending to wildlife that have gotten stuck in storm water drains? Between myself and [fellow carer] Teena Hanslow we receive a couple of phone calls a week through summer about wildlife being stuck down drains. These phone calls are mostly from concerned members of the public.

Due to more and more new areas being built up, our wildlife are finding it more and more difficult to access water. This causes desperation to cross roads, enter residential streets and back yards. These open ended storm water drains are a death trap for our wildlife. They go in looking for the water, not expecting the couple of metre drop at the end then not being able to get back out. They then are literally trapped. They have most likely suffered injuries and if not removed, they are left there to slowly starve to death.

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rehabilitate it to be released back into the wild but unfortunately, it can often result in euthanasia. Our most recent rescues were three full size Bennett’s wallabies and a brushtail possum in a Glebe Hill open ended storm water drain.

Are you always able to get them out? The rescues are difficult, but so far yes. We have to get creative on how to remove them from the water pipes as safely as possible for us and the animal.

What generally happens to them? A lot are euthanised, others are checked over by a vet and are cared for and rehabilitated back into the wild by a registered wildlife rehabilitator like myself or Teena.

What do you think is the solution to this issue? The solution is easy. Grate all open ended storm water drains, and make it law that any new drains built must have the grate over them. Then if a plastic pipe free-standing rain catching wildlife water-feeder could be placed near each one, we could potentially save a lot of our wildlife from dying of thirst or having to get hit by a car or enter places that are dangerous just to get a drink.

What are you doing next? I wrote a post on our local Howrah/ Tranmere Facebook page asking members of the community to please contact me if they notice a non-grated storm water drain pipe in the area, and so far I’ve had six people come forward, each with their own horror stories they have witnessed of animals going in and not coming out. A general concern shared also was if a 15kg male Bennett’s wallaby can find itself stuck down one, a small child very easily can too. My goal is to visit these sites, document them, and present them to the Council in hope of grates being placed over them in a timely fashion and a free standing rain catcher water feeder at each point to support our wildlife with their thirst.

If anybody would like to get in touch with Amanda in regards to a storm water drain that’s not grated please do so on 0415991019.

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THE TASMANIAN ART DECO & MODERNISM PROJECT Interview: Lily Whiting Pics: Thomas Ryan Photography The Tasmanian Art Deco & Modernism Project is passing its 20 year milestone of record-keeping Hobart and broader Tasmanian modernist architecture.

Photographer and documenter, Thomas Ryan has been looking up for a while now, and perhaps it’s time you did too.

What is The Tasmanian Art Deco & Modernism Project and how did it start? The project started in the early 2000s. I’ve always had an interest in the built environment since I was young and combining this with my interest in photography and history sparked the journey to document this period of design in Tasmania.

What’s your day job? I work full time as a professional commercial photographer and run my fine art photography practice.

What are the tell-tale signs of Art Deco and Modernist architecture in Tasmania? Modernism in Tasmania broadly represents the period of design, architecture, and culture from the 1930s to early 1980s. Influenced by overseas designs and architects, including new immigrants that came after the Second World War, many grand public buildings and infrastructure projects (Hydro buildings and dams) were designed in this period. Whilst the Art Deco movement focused on decoration and ornamental qualities such as on the CML building in Hobart with the use of terracotta tiles and gargoyles, the Modernist movement stripped decoration from buildings where the design principle was ‘form follows function’. Art deco looks like the Holyman House in Launceston 22

and the former HEC offices in Hobart.

Modernist examples include the State Library in Hobart from the 1960s with its glass curtain wall panels and of course the “Jaffa House” with its orange glass curtain wall panels in Hobart CBD. The latter part of the 20th Century witnessed design influences shift to experimenting with concrete and these include buildings such as the Lands Building and Don College in Hobart and Henty House in Launceston.

Are Tasmanian designs like others across Australia or do we have a signature style? I would argue that Tasmanian designs have a unique quality and attributes. New immigrants saw Australia with fresh eyes and brought their influences with them, as well as the experimentation with the use of local materials from Tasmania. The former Commonwealth Bank building in Hobart where pink granite adorned the building exterior was sourced from the East Coast of Tasmania while civic spaces were often embellished with public artworks by artists like the Civic Square in Launceston by Stephen Walker, and the large-scale mosaic tiles on the former Hobart ABC studio building by artist George Davis.

You share that housing and fashion are more similar than we realize. In a contemporary context are modernist elements being reintroduced into new builds? Art Deco and Modernism encompasses all elements of culture from the period, architecture was just one part of this movement. What was cutting edge then becomes out of fashion as new trends emerge. Today we see an appreciation and nostalgia for the 1980s and it wasn’t so long ago that convict history and the buildings of that time were shunned and/

or if seen as outdated. The use of timber in buildings is now popular again and younger generations now seek collector items at auction houses and online through dedicated websites and social media groups. I think people who are the custodians of Modernist buildings are seeking to sensitively update buildings to modern needs whilst retaining and celebrating the original essence and character of its original design.

Tasmania has the highest concentration of heritage sites of anywhere in Australia. Does this help or hinder the preservation of modernist architecture? While Tasmania is associated with a rich trove of heritage buildings there is a long way to go in terms of Modernist architecture being provided with the same protection and recognition that it deserves. We are losing buildings from this era at a rapid rate, as with past periods of history that were regarded as not important, and demolished.

Modernism now faces many of these same historical issues and what we see today as history and heritage will change over time so it’s important to see heritage as more than just sandstone.

What is a standout building in your eyes? If I had to choose one it would be the now demolished 10 Murray Street, Hobart. The bold, geometric forms were a joy to capture. I produced a body of work spanning over a decade in documenting 10 Murray Street both externally and the interior. I became good friends with one of the original architects on the project and our correspondence about the building and the design process were invaluable and inspired my journey documenting the building. Follow Thomas at @tasmanianmodernism on Instagram.

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Following a bunch of cancellations and postponements, a whole crew of local artists have banded together to present A Show of Strength at Bett Gallery, open today 10am-5:30pm.

It’s Labour Day today enjoy the day off, if you have it!

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate at the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation’s breakfast. Later, bring your work-in-progress along to the Kingston Writers’ Space, 6:30, Kingston Library.

West Hobartian Greg Ferry’s beautiful, muted, realist paintings of his part of town are on display this month at SideSpace Gallery, Salamanca. Hobart Wheelers’ summer crit series is also on today at Tolosa Park.

See Tasmania’s women’s cricket team take on the West Australians tonight at 9pm, at Blundstone Arena.

This week’s Wednesday Cooking Session at YouthARC is yakisoba, yummy Japanese stir-fried noodles. From 3:30-5pm.

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Black Cockatoo, a funny and moving show about the Aboriginal men who joined Australia’s first international cricket team 150 years ago, is on tonight and tomorrow at the Theatre Royal.

Local Tassie playwright Justin Heazlewood’s uplifting autobiographical show, Get Up Mum, is on at the Theatre Royal.

Tonight, enjoy the Ocean Film Festival at Village Cinemas. It’s also Close The Gap day.

The copyHobart Horticultural Society’s annual Dahlia Show will bring a sea of colour to the Hobart Town Hall. Today, 12-5pm and Saturday 104pm. Entry is free.

Happy Holi - the Hindu festival of love and colour that usually heralds the arrival of spring.

The Hobart Holi Colour Festival begins tonight from 4pm at the Regatta Grounds and continues until 11pm tomorrow.

Harmony Day celebrates cultural diversity and coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Enjoy music, dance and fashion in the Elizabeth Street Mall.

Check out End of the World exhibition at the IMAS waterfront this month.

European-Australian artist Michaela Skovranova’s works explore the impacts of climate change in Antarctica. Free, open till April 22.

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It’s National Eucalypt Day! Vote for your favourite by 20 March at eucalyptaustralia.org.au. Need help with public speaking?

Eastern Shore Toastmasters can help with a safe, fun environment to practice. 6:30-8:30pm.

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Want to know more about podcasting? Glenorchy Library’s Coffee, Cafe and Computers event will discuss “What is podcasting?” today from 9:30am-11am.

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Catch James Capper’s mammoth Prototypes of Speculative Engineering exhibition before it ends at Mona (open Thursdays-Mondays, 10-5).

Get outdoors with your little one and meet like minded others at the Nature Be In It nature playgroup at New Town Falls. 10am today - head to naturebeinit.com for all the deets.

Take a short walk along the Old Beach foreshore and enjoy the new informative ‘Tidal Treasures’ signage - you might just find something special as a result.

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Check out the Maritime Museum’s newly opened gallery space, hosting their permanent exhibitions and a couple of temporary ones including ‘Writing and The Sea’.

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Diana Baker Smith’s exhibition The Lost Hour reanimates the work of the Australian dancer, choreographer, and artist Philippa Cullen.

On at Contemporary Art Tasmania until 17 April, Wed-Sun, 12-5pm.

Made/Worn: Australian Contemporary Jewellery is an Australian Design Centre major touring exhibition, presenting 22 outstanding contemporary jewellers working in Australia now - it’s on at TMAG until May.

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In their first Australian tour in four years, Flight Facilities hit the Hobart City Hall with Sycco and merci, mercy.

Party in the Apocalypse is this weekend at Cornelian Bay. See Peking Duck, The Jungle Giants, San Cisco and Vera Blue. Or, Crocodile Rock along to the Elton John Experience gig at Wrest Point tonight.

Watch out, April Fools!

Learn how to make your own soap at the Melt and Pour Soap Making Class at 10:30am-12:30pm, Kingston Beach Arts Hub.

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Learn the mindful art of crochet and make some new mates at a beginner crochet granny squares workshop. 3-5pm at Lily & Dot. The VANNS play at Altar tonight at 9pm.

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Out Here In the Field is a brand new festival that brings The Teskey Brothers, Middle Kids, Angie McMahon and more to the Cascade Brewery today, for over 18s. Eskimo Joe also play The Odeon tonight.

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With local tracks improving all the time, there’s never been a better time to get into mountain biking.

The Healthy Hobart Mountain Biking workshop will show you the fundamentals today at Queens Domain. Free.

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For the first time ever The Bad Dad Orchestra, a nine piece partnership of fatherhood and friendship, play at the Dodges Ferry Hotel. From 2:30pm until 6:30pm.

Support act Ian Murtagh kicks off the arvo.

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Relay for Life, the annual Cancer Council fundraiser, is on from 11am today at the Domain. Later, TyneJames Organ plays the Republic Bar from 8pm.

Green your wardrobe at the Preloved Clothing Market in St James Hall, New Town, from 1-4pm. Later, join an Intermediate Bollywood Dance Class with Pratik Vhatkar at Kickstart Arts. Every Saturday from 6:30pm.

Potty-mouthed, jar-sauce-hating comedian and chef Nat’s What I Reckon is in Hobart for his On Purpose tour, tonight he’s at the UTAS Uni Bar, 7pm. It’s also the second day of the Grand tour Epsom Music Festival in Pontville.

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For even more events in Hobart and further afield this month head to www.thehobartmagazine.com.au/marchevents change. Check in with individual events for further details.

13 March King Island has had a rough summer with it’s peak tourism season decimated by Covid cases and warnings not to visit.

If you’re a runner, you could support them (and have an awesome time!) by signing up for the King Island Imperial 20.

There are distances from 2km to 32km, plus team events, walking events, children’s events and even a pram event. Kingislandrace. org.au

14 March Get some delicious local food and drink into you this public holiday at the 29th ‘A Taste of the Huon’ at Ranelagh. As well as food and wine, there’s also entertainment, arts and crafts from the Huon and Channel regions. Ranelagh Recreation Grounds, 10am-4pm, entry is $12.

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annual Tasmanian Garlic & Tomato Festival up north at Selbourne. There will, naturally, be excellent food and beverages on offer, stallholders with various products, kids activities, music, games, demos and more. You can even enter your best tomato or garlic product, or artwork. www.tgtf.org.au.

25-27 March The Bruny Island Bird Festival is back - guided bird watching walks, tours, talks, workshops, markets and more. All the details are at www.brunybirdfestival. org.au All month Influential Australian-Chinese artist Lindy Lee’s show Moon in a Dew Drop is currently on at the Devonport Regional Gallery. Slow down and take in shimmering, meditative and thought-provoking works in her major survey exhibition which draws on her experience of living between two cultures. Until April 19.

All year Bothwell Community Centre is hosting a pop-up TMAG exhibition on pioneering potters Maude Poynter and Violet Mace.

Poynter was Tassie’s first potter, known for her experimental approach and bright glazes on her works made at her Ratho studio. Mace came to Ratho to learn Poynter’s techniques, and became a successful potter in her own right.

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Interview: Stephanie Williams Pictures: An entrepreneur, a law grad, a mum, an advocate for women facing human trafficking, Hannah Vasicek doesn’t do things in halves.

You were entrepreneurial from a young age. How did your business journey start? Indeed!! I had a business as a child before I got into beading. I lived in remote NSW and was commuting four hours a day to get to school and back, twenty hours a week on a bus with hungry children! At 12 years old, I saw an opportunity and a market. I visited the local wholesale lolly store and bought a box of 100 lolly strips for $20, and remarketed these strips for $1 each on the bus! A huge success as my first entrepreneurial pursuit! When I was 13 years old, my mum needed me to have an outlet to channel my energy so she took me into a beading store to do a lesson! I was hooked as soon as I made that first ever bracelet. I made jewellery every spare moment I could. I would take a shoebox of jewellery to school and sell it to the teachers in the staff room. I even set up a little stall outside the local IGA. My family moved to Tasmania when I was 16 and my little business grew. I supplied jewellery to a local gallery and began my first market stall at the Salamanca Markets.

You’ve grown your jewellery brand Francesca from that stall into a successful ‘bricks and mortar’ business.

What role has Hobart played in your growth? I’m forever grateful to have grown up in Hobart from 16. Coming from a very rural town, Hobart was a big city to me and truly it seemed like the world was my oyster! The Salamanca Markets is hands down the reason why my business was able to flourish and survive over the years. What began as 26

‘Handmade by Hannah’ developed into a more boutique brand “francesca” - which is the name my mother wanted to name me when I was born instead of Hannah!

The markets taught me so much - resilience, hard work, sales techniques. It gave me the opportunity to speak directly to my customers, test out my ‘elevator pitch’ and even test prices week to week to see what the sweet spot was. We have customers 15 years on who still shop with us from their original purchase at Salamanca Markets! I spent 11 years at Salamanca throughout the growth of the business, and am forever grateful for those times!

You completed a science/law degree but there was a decision to be made between your growing business or a career in law. It was definitely a risk at the time and something not everyone could always understand the vision I saw of the business. I’m so glad I took that leap of faith and trusted the process. I graduated after five years of university and was actually offered a full time law position - they gave me a month to decide between the business and the job. It was a phone call to my Dad which made me want to pursue my dream. He told me to do what would make me time rich, not money rich. Something I have been grateful for by pursuing business is the

freedom it has given me. It has been the hardest work of my life and I used to be jealous of my friends who could clock in and out of their jobs, however I am forever grateful that I am able to work flexible hours as a business owner and be a Mum too!

Life is too short to be in a job which doesn’t light your heart on fire. I was sitting in an office doing a one month law internship in Sydney, and found myself sneakily looking up beading sites whenever I could! I knew my heart lay in jewellery.

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needed to take me home. Luckily, another man could tell something was wrong and safely got us into the ambulance. The man who tried to take me originally also came to the hospital to try to take me from there. I’m so lucky that Rachel was there with me that night, and I honestly don’t know what would have happened if I had been taken by this man.

This experience lit a fire in my belly more than ever to help those women and children who have been taken against their will and are a victim of trafficking worldwide. We have worked closely with Be Hers since and I am actually a Director of the organisation now.

You and your sister Rachel had a harrowing experience in Hong Kong, up close and personal with the realities of human trafficking. Can you share a little of your experience? A few years into our business journey we started to feel like we wanted success to mean more than just hitting goals. We decided to invest in bringing purpose and meaning behind what we put our efforts to. Be Hers, was a charity we partnered with in their fight against human trafficking. Although at the time we didn’t have spare money to donate to the cause, we were already making jewellery and had a following, so we decided to create a collection for Be Hers. The first day we sold $10,000 worth of the product, 100% of which went to Be Hers.

You won the Telstra Business Awards Business of the Year for Tasmania.

What did that mean for you? We were finalists in the female awards in 2014 and we didn’t win. However, in 2015 after growth and more determination than ever, we entered the overall Tasmanian Telstra Business Awards and were not only shocked to win the Small Business category, but the overall award for Tasmania! We were so proud to have been celebrated against some huge local businesses. It really gave us confidence that what we were doing was working and that our hard work was paying off.

Funnily enough, it was two years later that we had a very, very real brush with human trafficking. Prior to this, it felt so far away from our blessed lives in Tasmania.

What’s been your lowest low? Lowest low was being burgled a year into opening our first store. I came into the store on a weekend and literally all of our stock was gone. Not only this, but we were very underinsured as I was trying to cut costs. It was such a horrible feeling we had to start our restock from scratch!

In 2016, I was newly married, and headed with my sister Rachel to our annual buying and designing trip in Hong Kong.

It was a successful week and at the end we went out for dinner and a drink at a local bar. This is when things went very wrong. One minute we were chatting, the next minute I was on the floor passed out and Rachel was absolutely shocked as to what was happening. An ambulance arrived and a man came up to everyone and told them I was his girlfriend, and he

You became a mum a couple of years ago, giving birth to your gorgeous daughter Vienna. Yes! At the end of 2019 my beautiful little girl was born! At her 12 week scan our world was turned upside down when we found out that she had been affected by a very rare and chance syndrome called Amniotic Band Syndrome - her arm was caught in a band in utero and her arm was amputated by 16 weeks in my belly. Knowing that my child would be born different brought

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up so many emotions, however I believe things happen for a reason, and my daughter is the most inspiring little girl I have ever met. She is so independent and determined, and having one arm has not held her back in the slightest!

What’s next for Francesca? And you?

For me, it’s having baby number two due on Mother’s Day, this year! But also continuing our journey alongside my 60 beautiful franc fam staff members.

We have so much to look forward to more charity relationships, more pop up events and a move into a bigger headquarters which will enable us to continue to grow our online presence worldwide!

We are working on a new big collection and branding overhaul which is really in line with the heart of our brand. We’re looking forward to telling stories through jewellery and celebrating moments!

What does downtime look like for you? I absolutely love adventures with Vienna - going to the local beaches, picnics in the Botanical Gardens and for a bit of me time, I can’t go past a facial or massage for an hour of switching off!

Being a mum, it’s quite hard to find those moments of downtime juggling business, but even a five minute breather does the trick.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks? I live on the Eastern Shore and have to say my absolute favourite meal of the day is breakfast! We are regulars at Abundance on the Quay - their smashed avocado is to die for! It literally has gotten me through both pregnancies.

Your favourite Hobart secret? An underrated favourite of mine is the Botanical Gardens, in the heart of the city and yet such a peaceful and beautiful place. Makes me so grateful to live in Tasmania surrounded by such beauty.

Quote to live by? “What shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his soul.” Mark 8:36

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A Friday night recently spent at Lupin filled my cup - figuratively in the catch up I had with a beautiful family member and literally in the wine glass that was filled with interesting and delicious wines. Sitting at the juncture where Macquarie Street turns into Cascade Road, Lupin is an open fronted space, with footpath seating and a big, open bifold window. There’s a sneaky view up to the mountain and it’s surrounded by heritage cottages and a pretty canopy of trees. The staff are so welcoming - on our night at Lupin I see a familiar face working front of house and enjoy the perfect hospitality from start to finish. She gets us started with drinks - a glass of orange wine for both of us. I’m interested in wines that I may not know about just visiting a local bottleshop, so it was a pleasure to read over the list - natural wines, smaller winemakers, and winemakers from near and far.

The food menu is broken down into things on toast and things not on toast. I love traditional prawn toast, so while we’re deciding on drinks, I get the food started with a serve of prawn toast ($14). It arrives at the same time as our delicious Made By Monks Gewurztraminer ($13) and makes for a strong start to

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proceedings. The anchovy toast ($15) is next - a generous white bean puree smear topped with chopped olives and draped with white anchovies. Not your regular pizza-style anchovies, these little pieces of heaven are light, lemony and perfect. Doing our bit to make a dent in the late summer zucchini glut, we order the roast zucchini ($16) which is served half longways and roasted, topped with a yoghurt tahini sauce, cracked almonds, mint and chilli. It’s spicy and moorish. Time for another wine and this time I go with the recommendation of the Ruggabellus Sallio ($16) from Eden Valley. I rave so much about it, my dining buddy orders a glass after her Meadowbank Gamay ($14).

We finish our savoury dishes with the mushroom pate toast - a generous portion of grainy mushroom pate topped with herbs and flowers. It is absolutely essential that a meal here ends with a piece of Basque cheesecake. Crustless and a little burnt on top, this cheesecake style is fluffy, caramelly and just divine.

Manager, Jyoti Bindu makes the cheesecake (and everything else!) herself and mentions to us that she is making it for another venue in town (and turning down offers to make it for more venues!) - ten points for the reader who can share where this is… we’re dying to know where we can get this piece of heavenly dessert on the nights Lupin is closed.

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DOES WIND + COLD = HAPPY HOBARTIANS? Words: Lily Whiting of the changes, but little changes in our body like slower breathing, facial muscles relaxing and blinking less often are results of being in a state of calmness rather than stress. “Our digestive processes are sped up, immune functioning improves, brain wave patterns shift, and our sleep tends to improve,” says Professor Haslam.

There is a definite sense of gloom in the air when the snow starts to fall on kunanyi. The daily temps barely make it into double digits and we find ourselves opting for the couch rather than the great outdoors.

We are all aware of the links between Vitamin D intake and happiness, but with our cold snap just around the corner, perhaps a little Dutch outlook on the winter blues might be as good for us as a blue-sky sunny day.

Many people turned to the outdoors in the last few years for exercise rather than the gym or opting for park picnics rather than indoor dinners, regardless of how bleak the day. Partially to get out of the same four walls we call home and work during pandemic lockdowns, but also because our parents always said fresh air was good for us - now more than ever it appears.

If any country is to be an expert on correlations between wind, weather and health, the incredibly flat, wind-powered Netherlands ought to be in the running to take the title. The Dutch concept, uitwaaien (OUT-vwy-ehn) is taking the US by storm (pun intended) and translates roughly as “to walk in the wind”, the embracing of wild and woolly weather for its recalibrating and refreshing qualities.

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Other terms, like friluftsliv (FREE-looftsliv), translate to “open-air living”, utilising nature and time outdoors, regardless of how dire the weather may be. Outdoor physical activity in the wind is now being seen as a reset button, an opportunity to clear the head of stress and literally let the elements wash thoughts away.

While it is not expected to spend every waking minute in the icy drafts sweeping straight off the Wellington Ranges, if you find yourself indoors, even snuggling on the couch rocking two pairs of socks in front of the fire has its place and benefits for managing the winter blues. The now-familiar Nordic term of hygge (HUE-guh) describes using the time indoors during average weather to welcome feelings of comfort and well-being, a beautiful way to describe drinking more hot chocolate than humanly possible and binge watching a Netflix series in one evening.

We now have scientific data to suggest the benefits of time outdoors is more than an old wives tale, with firm links between time spent in nature and lower blood pressure, pulse rate and cortisol concentration, and positive effects on ADHD and depression. Nicholas Haslam, Professor of Psychology at Melbourne University says we might not be aware

Whilst looking at an image of a forest won’t have the exact same benefits as being in one, something is better than nothing, says Professor Haslam. This goes for images of nature or colours we attribute to being outdoors. “Research has shown urban office workers who glance at green roofs even briefly show improvements in mood and concentration while working”, he said Ideally, complete immersion in the physical environment will also involve the sounds and smells we cannot achieve with a 2D image, the trimmings to the sensory feast.

Perhaps a very tiny silver lining to take out of the pandemic was how we didn’t need the indoors to do everything. Before we know it, the wind will start leaving lashes on our faces and the rain will just seem to go on and on and on, however some lifestyle adoptions from The Netherlands may be a welcome way to see out the winter months with a slightly frozen smile on our faces still. Of course, don’t forget the standard Tassie winter outfit when you do: beanie, puffer and Blunnies!

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BABIES CRY TO COMMUNICATE THEIR NEEDS - BUT HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ARE SAYING? Words: Sonja Preston area, and needs to burp, the chest muscles are contracting in an effort to push the trapped air up. When sound is added, you will hear the word ‘eh’, and this will indicate you need to assist your baby to burp. The reflex happens first, followed by the sound or word and then there will be visual cues – in this case you will see the baby squirming, trying to bring up the wind.

When you know what they are saying and what to do about it, the baby begins to understand that they can rely on you to meet their needs. This is the beginning of what we think of as bonding between baby and parents. For professionals, it is known as Secure Attachment.

I’ve been teaching the Dunstan Baby Language (DBL) in Australia for 14 years and I’m Tasmania’s only DBL Educator and the DBL Trainer for Australia. I run classes for parents, grandparents and foster parents and over two sessions you’ll have the confidence to know what the baby needs and how to successfully meet that need.

Picture this. You’ve just arrived home with your newborn child – she’s beautiful, precious and your heart has grown in a way you didn’t know was possible. You’ve read many books and articles about caring for your newborn and you feel prepared. You know that babies communicate to us by crying.

Your baby starts to cry. ‘Aha she’s hungry’, you think – but she isn’t interested. ‘Oh she must have wind’ but burping her isn’t bringing anything up. n‘Well, it must be a dirty nappy’ – but that’s not the problem either.

So now you’ve attempted feeding, burping and you’ve checked her nappy to no avail because she’s still crying. You’ve done what most of us do in those early days – we attempt to guess what she wants and we go through a series of elimination, hoping to get it right eventually. But…what if she was simply telling you that she was tired. She’s now overtired, will likely be harder to settle and may not sleep as well. You thought you were prepared, but now some doubt has crept in.

Imagine if you could KNOW, not guess, what she needed. If you knew the difference between a tired cry and a hungry cry. Then you’d be able to solve her needs quickly, leading to a content baby and also growing confidence in your capacity as a parent.

The Dunstan Baby Language (DBL) is a proven method which teaches you the five key sounds you need to successfully navigate those early weeks. The sounds occur when a reflex is stimulated in the newborn – sounds to tell you when the baby is hungry, tired, has wind, has lower wind pain, or is uncomfortable. For example when the baby has wind in the upper chest 34

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A CONVICT CAMP TURNED HIKERS GLAMP Words and pictures: Lily Whiting There is something otherworldly about an island brimming with wombats, a bounty of hikes and gorgeous beaches to laze on.

Known to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as wukaluwikiwayna, Maria Island is infamously known for its time as a penal settlement from 1825, and then a convict probation station until 1850. The isolated island made an ideal convict settlement, and now a perfect refuge for endangered plants and animals. Only a 90 minute drive from the city, Maria Island is an idyllic weekend getaway for some rest and recreation, made even better by the inexpensive accommodation on offer.

Bailing out of the city early on Friday with enough provisions (and more) for the weekend, we hopped on the mid morning ferry across to Maria. The ferry departs Triabunna five times daily, a short 25 minute commute across the Mercury Passage, best enjoyed laying on the boat’s bow. Once landed, we used the handy trolleys to move our luggage (and a few bottles of wine and wheels of cheese) up to the Darlington Probation Station. I was extraordinarily lucky to nab some accommodation last minute in the bunk-style penitentiary rooms, perfect for those who like to camp, but love to glamp. The rooms are simple: three bunk beds, a picnic table, fireplace and some storage space, but ample as most of day and night is spent exploring or bathing in the sun on the deck. The accommodation 36

includes access to communal amenities: a mess hall complete with gas cookers and running water and a toilet block nearby flushing, what a perk!

Easily spotted zig-zagging on every grassy hill of an afternoon, these residents are oblivious to guests gawking at their every move.

Hiring bikes to explore the southern end of Maria proves to be an efficient way to see parts of the island that would be a mission to reach by foot. In two-ish hours we made it down to Frenchs Farm and Encampment Cove, the alternative camping areas to Darlington. A quick ocean dip on the way back in a fleeting moment of sunshine was our shower for the day and eased our sore legs amongst other sore body parts (who are bikes made for, seriously?!).

Whether you have time to stay overnight or are doing a quick day trip, Bishop and Clerk (602m) is perhaps the most walked hike on Maria Island and very achievable in half a day with a good level of fitness. From Darlington, the walk starts by hugging the Fossil Cliffs, a dramatic cliff edge where some of Tasmania’s best preserved fossils lay wedged in the limestone rock face. Unfortunately this is the flattest part of the hike, and the hike quickly becomes an uphill slog through the eucalypt and she-oak forest.

We were definitely going to earn our cheese and wine for the weekend as we set off for Mount Maria early on Saturday morning. A decent 16km return trip, Mount Maria boasts views towards the south over McRaes Isthmus towards Riedlé Bay and beyond. We were privy to a blue sky cloudless day, and somehow managed to complete the hike in four and a half hours instead of its suggested eight.

The hike rises 711m above sea level with an enjoyable mix of terrain including a large rock scramble at the end just to keep things interesting. Safe to say my 5ft7in body was powering to stay alongside my taller and fitter friends, however the speedy mission uphill was worth it for the swim at the Painted Cliffs in the glowy afternoon sun. We settled in for wine and cheese back on the deck at dusk, overlooking the very mellow wombats only metres away. Maria Island definitely lives up to its title as a wombat capital.

Navigating the exposed boulders towards the end of this hike are not for the faint hearted, however the striking views from atop the towering dolerite columns and further afield to Freycinet make this 11km return hike a dreamy lunch spot.

Our weekend had come to an end, and I have no doubt we were all daydreaming about a hot shower while we napped on the boat’s bow on our way back to “mainland” Tassie. This wombat wonderland lives up its postcard pictures and being my second trip here, I can assure you, the novelty of it being so close to Hobart hasn’t worn off yet.

Ferry bookings can be made via encountermaria.com.au. For Penitentiary accommodation, head to the National Parks website for availability.

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YOUTH TACKLE HOBART TRANSPORT ISSUES HEAD-ON WITH TECH Interview: Lilian Koch you where your vehicle is in relation to you. It gives you a degree of comfort knowing that it’s on its way, or if there are any problems. If you reduce as much friction for the user and just give people that sense of knowing where the bus is, they’re less likely to opt out.

Sam Campbell led his team to victory last year at the Tasmanian GovHack awards with their project MyBus, an app designed to improve the user experience with public buses.

GovHack is an annual competition in which participants have 46 hours to form a team and pitch and create a project using public government data. The MyBus app team hope to remove some of the barriers people face when catching public buses.

How did the idea for the MyBus App come about?

On my way to the GovHack meet and greet, I was catching an Uber. And the reason I was catching an Uber was because I had attempted to catch the bus and missed it! Even though there was a timetable in front of me, there was no way to know whether I would actually get there on time. Here in Australia, taking the car is the vehicle of choice.

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The MyBus team ended up coming first place in the GovHack Awards last October. Since then, what’s been happening and what is the plan from here?

We reached out to the Minister for Transport, Michael Ferguson, and also to places like Secret Lab, which is a very successful local STEM incubator and developer. We’ve also recently been contacted by MetroTas, after we enquired about the prospect of having a discussion with them about how this could be implemented in the upgrading of their entire system.

As seen in our research, MetroTas are currently overhauling their system, but it just never seems to have taken that leap to actually implement the change. So hopefully this will act as an impetus to make that happen, fuse these two things together, and make a real impact. We’re trying to make contact with other people and communities to try and elevate it to become real.

We would like funding, and we’re inviting different stakeholders to have this discussion to make this idea a reality. It’s still very early days, but in the fullness of time it would be good to actually develop it into a trial.

When I was discussing it with Minister Ferguson, we floated that idea about trying to take it to the next step. Currently it’s still very much in its prototype phase, but we want to take it to the next step and implement it into proof of concept.

We’re very excited because this could

potentially change the environmental, social cultural fabric of Hobart, and potentially Tasmania.

Will you compete in GovHack again this year? What advice would you give to people who want to try it out?

I’m definitely going to join GovHack again this year. I feel like the spirit of GovHack is to try different things and work with different people in the STEM community and ICT (Information Communication Technology) community, and all the citizen programmers, and even people who are just interested. You cultivate cool networks, and in the future who knows what will happen?

You get to know new people, team up, and ideas just spark. It’s kind of like blind dating and people just show up. When you’re working on any project, you’re not always going to be with your friends, you’re going to be with people from different areas of expertise. You have to learn on the fly and work your way around problems. It adds a certain sparkle to the whole thing, like there’s a degree of invigorating spirit to it. It’s something where everyone brings their skills and abilities.

You don’t have to be in ICT, you don’t have to know any coding or programming or STEM. As far as I’m concerned it’s a box of magic, so it is for anyone who is interested and wants to participate. Artists, film-makers, animators, musicians, dancers, anyone can participate, and it allows for a fascinating combination.

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FIND YOUR HAVEN Words: Annia Baron Picture: Emilie Ristevski With the cooler weather, that soft, golden hue glazing over kunanyi in the afternoon, and the red and brown leaves falling from deciduous trees that line the streets of Hobart, there’s something special about the arrival of Autumn.

Birds begin their winter migration and mammals carry out mating instincts.

Hibernating animals make their burrows, creating a space for sleep, warmth, and protection. Psychologically, embracing change is one of the defining characteristics of this season and it encourages us to reflect on our mindset.

In preparation for the colder months, we too can build ourselves a haven; an internal sanctuary where our thoughts quiet down, pressures dissolve, and we spend time regaining our strength. We can enter this inner space easily, anywhere, anytime, and return to daily life feeling renewed.

How? By activating our meta-awareness.

In therapeutic terms, this is referred to as your “observing self.” It’s that part of you that’s always been there, witnessing everything you’re feeling as you’re feeling it. Like when you notice yourself being moved watching a majestic sunset or realizing that you’re getting worked up when something isn’t going your way.

It’s the inner part of you that observes everything, internal and external. It’s always been there. It’s yours and it’s unshakable no matter the conditions.

So how do we use our observing self to create an inner oasis?

Start with the 3 Ps: Place, Props and Posture.

Place: Think of a place that’s most beloved, comfortable, and nurturing to you, perhaps somewhere you’re familiar 40

with or someplace you’ve dreamed of visiting. Visualise as much detail as possible – colours, smells, and sounds.

For me, there’s a particular spot on my favourite beach along the Channel where a rock wall meets the sea. It opens to a view of the Mountain and is surrounded by lush flora.

Props: Select a prop that can be associated with your special place. It can be a simple memento that you can keep with you wherever you go, such as a dried leaf, flower or a small stone. It can be something olfactory, like essential oils of your favourite scent. Tactile stimulation and smell can be powerful tools to evoke and maintain mental and emotional connections to this inner place of refuge you’re creating.

Posture: Associate a posture to ‘transport’ your physical body into your visualised space. Choose one that’s different from your day-to-day movements, for example child’s pose or sitting crossed legged with a straight spine. Let this posture become the physical representation of you being in your haven; use it to take your mind there.

When you arrive, breathe in deeply.

Connect to the details. What shades of colour do you see? Which sounds come to the ears? Take notice of how your senses are stimulated. It’s normal to have a lot of thoughts interrupting your experience.

Just let the thoughts come and go. Each time they pull you away, kindly direct your attention back to your observing self. Using a simple phrase to anchor your attention can help such as, “Amongst the change, I am the observer. I am still and calm. This is my space. I am here.”

Give yourself permission to rest in this space for as long as you can, even if it’s just a few minutes to begin with. Over time the more you direct your attention to this place, the easier it will be to return.

Aim to visit daily, such as making it part of your morning routine or evening destination before bed. From a neuroscience perspective, we know from brain scans that simply imagining ourselves engaging in something activates many of the identical brain areas involved in the reality of doing them. So in essence, your mind and body undergo the same experience as actually spending time in a calming and soothing environment.

Harvest your mindset practices now to enjoy the bounty of your inner work.

Embrace the change of seasons and know that no matter what challenges may lie ahead, you can always find your haven.

Annia Baron is a Hobart based Mindset Coach and Clinical Psychologist. Her mission is to help you live the life you desire and deserve. Get in touch on 0402 448 278, on Instagram @anniabaron or visit www.remindyourself.com.

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NEW BOOK EXPLORES FERN TREE ON FIRE What are some of the bits of the book that will stay with you? From the start of the project, I didn’t want the book to be only about the day of the fire. Fern Tree is much more than that.

I wanted the survivors to relate their memories of life at Fern Tree before the fire. I think that is what I cherish the most. The happy memories of kids growing up with total freedom; many children don’t seem to enjoy that anymore. If anyone is curious to know what Fern Tree looked like before the fire, the cover of the book shows Summerleas Road where it joins Huon Road, the hotel, the Streets’ shop and St Raphael’s Parish Hall and St Raphael’s Church.

Interview: Sarah Aitken Picture: National Archives of Australia A1200, L60752 Fern Tree On Fire is a new book that looks at the impact of the 1967 bushfire on the bushy mountain suburb. It had a very timely release, with a recent fire threatening homes in Dynnyrne and Mt Nelson shortly after the anniversary of the 1967 fire that took 62 lives and made 7000 people homeless. Former Fern Tree resident Robin Hurburgh left the area after the fire, returning for the 50th anniversary and to compile the book.

Robin, what prompted you to create this book? In 2017 I flew from Townsville to Hobart to be a part of the 50th anniversary of the bushfire that destroyed my home along with thousands of others in Tasmania on that terrible February day in 1967. The Fern Tree Community Association had put together an exhibition Fern Tree Under Fire which included photos, maps, and many stories of survival, including my own. On that day, I met a number of childhood friends I hadn’t seen for 50 years. It was emotional and awesome, to say the least! Someone suggested our stories should go into a book. Tim Osborn, another survivor of the bushfire, had set up a website to collect the stories, and after the anniversary get-together, sent around an email asking for volunteers to form a committee to create a book. I was one of those who volunteered. The others were Peter and Sandy Boyer, Clive Calver, Dennis Davis, Liz Dombrovskis, Tim Osborn, Irene Schaffer and Di Williams.

What did you learn as you collected the personal stories within? It may seem odd, but until the 50th anniversary, I had little idea what had happened to the rest of Fern Tree. I now find it strange that I did not want to go back to Fern Tree in the days after the fire, to find out what happened to others. Living in the Hall’s Saddle area, my experience was very different from the hundreds of residents who gathered outside the Fern Tree Hotel.

I think the experience was so traumatic that I could not take in any more. I needed my life to be normal. This was probably the case for a lot of people. So reading others’ stories I learned who had been burnt out, whose homes were saved, and the terrifying ordeal that others had experienced.

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What can we learn from the book that is relevant today?

That fire can be sudden and deadly. The day can start with a blue sky, hot but seemingly normal, not even any smoke – this was my experience; then suddenly your life is threatened with fire so large and intense - how we all survived is a miracle! The lesson to be learned is to leave early. However, having said that, my father and I were at home on our own with no car. We could not leave. At 1.30 pm there was no fire that we could see in the Hall’s Saddle area. At 2.00 pm, our house no longer existed.

You’ve included a lot of images of Fern Tree before the fire - how different does it look to now? Architects make or break the visual beauty or otherwise of a place. Alan Cameron Walker (1864 - 1931) was the architect who created the uniqueness of Fern Tree. He designed St Raphael’s Church, built in 1893, the Springs Hotel, built in 1907, and St Raphael’s Parish Hall, built in 1924. The original single storey timber Fern Tree Inn, circa 1861, burned down on 22 June 1900. Its replacement two-storey Fern Tree Hotel was a lovely wooden building. A lot of pre-fire homes were made of rough sawn vertical boards, stained dark with sump oil, and possibly built in the early 1900s - very quaint. Fern Tree has very little of this quaintness left – only St Raphael’s Church still stands – a reminder of what has been lost.

Why did the organisers decide to donate the profits? The book was never meant to make money for the committee who put it together. Firstly, we wanted to give the survivors a book with their story in it. Then, we all wanted to give something back to the community of Fern Tree and it seemed appropriate to channel any profits into the volunteer Fern Tree Fire Brigade.

This is to support the work its volunteer firefighters do year round to protect their community through: call-outs to urban & bush fires, motor vehicle crashes, chemical spills or any incident with a potential life risk or an adverse environmental impact, plus wildfire responses both intrastate or interstate. They are also active in community engagement, by facilitating the Bushfire Ready Neighbourhood program to 14 neighbourhoods in their primary response area. So hopefully the Brigade can use any profits to benefit Fern Tree as a whole. With the first print run sold out, send an email to ferntreeonfire55@gmail.com and the Brigade, which is looking after the second print run, will help.

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JONNO DUNIAM LIBERAL SENATOR FOR TASMANIA 85 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS (03) 6231 2444 senator.duniam@aph.gov.au www.duniam.com.au

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03 6214 3333 25 Argyle St, Hobart www.tasogs.com

The TasOGS GP-led pregnancy team

We are delighted to launch TasOGS GP-led Pregnancy Care (GPLPC) for low-risk women booking to birth at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). This is collaborative antenatal and postnatal care with your family, your Women’s Health GP specialist, and the Maternity team at the Royal (RHH).

Why should I consider TasOGS GP-led pregnancy care? + You will experience the benefits of continuity of care in your pregnancy, which research has shown to improve perinatal outcomes. + You can have peace of mind that your specialised care is with GPs specifically trained in Women’s Health, who are all mothers themselves, excellent listeners and keep up to date with the latest evidence based practices. + You will have access and dedicated appointments with the TasOGS midwifery team for one on one tailored information sessions. + You are eligible for TasOGS WHGP continued care after your pregnancy for all your women’s health needs.

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Dr Kirsten Connan and practice manager Molly McDonald