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A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE HOBART MUNICIPALITY www.hobartobserver.com.au JULY 2019 WINTER PRIME TIMES LIFT-OUT INSIDE

THE City of Hobart has months. 2019/20 BUDGETapproved a rates increase Included is the fi rst of 3.5 per cent as part of major phase of the its 2019/20 budget. Doone Kennedy Hobart APPROVED 3.5 PER The new budget Aquatic Centre refurbish- will see more than $37 ment, which will feature million in capital works an overhaul of the chil- scheduled to be car- dren’s slide and splash CENT RATES INCREASE ried out in the next 12 STORY CONTINUES PAGE 6

$279,000 FUNDING BOOST FOR COMMUNITY CAFÉ

From left , TCF chairwoman Sally Darke, Hobart Hamlet Café work experience parti cipants Jack Delaney and Liam McManus and Hamlet Inc. chief executi ve oﬃ cer Emily Briﬀ a.

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2 Hobart Observer July 2019 Community News Mayor’s Message: Get your walking shoes Building a sense ready for PAWGUST of community older folk living in the walking and catching nearby aged care facility public transport to to cross the busy road. work – and love the There are also new interaction with fellow wider footpaths and Hobartians on buses level road crossings that and in the streets. are good for the many Mayors in cities people who walk to around the world are work, take their kids to working to encourage the child care centre, or people to get out of do their daily shopping their cars, particularly locally. for short neighborhood Paving, garden beds, journeys. a new seat and bike Every one of us ONE of my favourite racks have also been in- who walks is helping things about Hobart is stalled and this gives the to reduce congestion the sense of community. whole area a nice lift. on roads, improve our Within our city, I had a lot of fun health, reduce pollution there are a number of joining the local com- and create more peo- distinct neighbourhoods, munity and businesses ple-friendly places. each with its own sense as we cut the ribbon Hobart’s streets of place and identity. on the traffi c lights and aren’t just thoroughfares I love being able crossed at the crossing for traffi c – they are also to play a role in the for the fi rst time. places where people council projects that are Many residents tell want to walk and meet, making each of these me that they see Hobart and where businesses areas more liveable, as a walking city. thrive. accessible, and friendly It’s a place where And the recent for its residents. many of us walk to South Hobart upgrade is Recently, I offi cially work, walk in the bush, a great example of this. opened the new pe- walk our dogs and walk There are a number destrian improvements to visit family, friends of communities that are at the South Hobart and neighbours. in the process of getting shopping area. I love walking too. similar improvements Louise Hedger with one-year-old Missy. Photo credit: Madison Jones. The local communi- When I ran for May- – like the upgrades ty had lobbied Council or, I ran on the promise currently happening in GRAB your walking get on board. also a source of constant for many years to make of being the walking-cy- New Town. shoes, grab your pooch Guide Dogs Tasmania support and companion- Walking tips: the area near the inter- cling-busing Mayor. If you have any and get ready for PAW- fundraising coordina- ship. section of Macquarie I’ve stuck to this ideas for your street or GUST. tor Kristy Wright said “It costs in excess • Schedule it in. Do and Elboden streets pledge, and one of my suburb, I encourage you Off the back of last PAWGUST was a simple, of $50,000 to raise and mornings or pre-dinner safer for pedestrians. fi rst acts was declining to get in contact and year’s successful fundrais- fun concept that anyone train a Guide Dog, so walks. The new traffi c lights the use of the Mayoral make it happen, just ing initiative, Guide Dogs could take part in. we’d love the support of • Plan your walking have been installed to chauffeur-driven car. like the people in South Australia is gearing up for “PAWGUST involves as many Glenorchy resi- routes to ensure you make it easier for the I’m really happy Hobart did. another action-packed you making a commit- dents as possible to allow get your 30 minutes in. PAWGUST this August – ment to walk your dog us to continue providing • Go on different adven- and registrations are now every day for the whole these life changing dogs tures on the weekends open. month of August, which to people living with – beach, parks, forest Launched last year, is no small feat in winter vision loss or blindness,” walks. Do something PAWGUST proved to be weather,” she said. she said. different, your dog’s popular with dog lovers “By sharing your chal- Don’t have a dog? nose will love the new all across Australia, with lenge journey, and asking Don’t worry. smells. more than 5,300 people family and friends for do- You can still get • Get out there – rain, taking part and more nations of support, you involved in PAWGUST hail or shine. You have than $596,000 raised to will be directly impacting by doing your 30-minute committed and people help a litter of puppies the lives of Tasmanians walk on your own or have donated to you, become future Guide living with sight loss.” with your human best so you have to do it. Dogs. Ms Wright said Guide mate. • Mix up your walking Tasmanians alone Dogs played a critical “The best thing about routes and time of day accounted for 244 of the role in enabling people this challenge is that you to keep it interesting. participants and raised with vision impairment can do it whenever you more than $20,000 of to move around their want to,” Ms Wright said. For more informa- the total funds raised, communities safely and “Walk morning, noon tion or to register for Please call me for a complimentary appraisal and this year it’s hoped independently. or night – whatever PAWGUST, visit www. SOLD 3 Jameson Street Glenorchy that even more locals will She said they were suites you best.” pawgust.com.au.

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Hobart Observer July 2019 3 Community News Top Tasmanian talent set to kick a goal with new show

From left , performer John X, Hobart Football Club player and member Hayden Triﬀ ett and actor Andrew Colrain. TASMANIAN actor the changing world Actor Andrew “I’ve been a treasurer your average chook Mr Colrain said John Playhouse Theatre from John X is urging local and corporatisation of Colrain was part of a of an amateur football rafﬂ e,” he said. X had modernised and 9 to 24 August. footy clubs to loan their professional sport. production of The Club club for years and clubs “I think this will be brought a much more Those wanting to memorabilia for a John X said the about 20 years ago and are always looking for very well embraced corporate feel to the participate can get in unique theatre experi- show would appeal to said the idea of engaging innovative and engaging by clubs and certainly 1970s show. touch with the produc- ence when the classic people from all back- clubs was a new and fundraising events that brings extra life to our The Club is playing tion via Facebook on Australian comedy, ‘The grounds and not just genius idea. are a little different to show as well.” 10 performances at the ‘The Club, Hobart’. Club’, arrives at the regular theatregoers. Playhouse Theatre this “It’s just a good old August. play about football and Advertisement Featuring a strong the machinations, back cast of Tasmania’s acting stabbings and arguing talent, John X’s adapta- that goes on behind tion of The Club is set closed doors in a board- Andrew Wilkie to have Hobart audienc- room,” he said es in stitches. “We fi nally have a Directed by Les show for men and wom- INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR CLARK Winspear, The Club will en alike about a game be brought to life by that grabs the nation’s some of Hobart’s most attention every week.” Want to get in touch with Andrew? celebrated performers, John X will be asking including John Xintave- local footy clubs around 3 Drop into the office at 188 Collins Street Hobart or post a letter to GPO Box 32 Hobart 7001 lonis [John X], Scott Hobart to loan memora- 3 Farrow, Andrew Casey, bilia and uniforms. Phone 6234 5255 or email [email protected] Peter Miller, Andrew They will then ded- 3 Colrain and Dylan Wells. icate each performance Twitter @wilkiemp, Facebook at www.facebook.com/andrewwilkiemp or book a Skype call The Club is a satir- to a particular club by *Weather permitting ical play by Australian dressing the set of the playwright David Wil- production in their Drop by Andrew’s mobile office on the dates and locations below*: liamson in 1977 and is colours. Friday 5 July 11:30am-1:30pm Glenorchy Main Rd near police station recognised as one of the “This will make it most sustained and con- more enticing for mem- Friday 19 July 11:30am-1:30pm Long Beach Sandy Bay trolled pieces of comic bers and supporters of a Friday 26 July 11:30am-1:30pm Montrose/Rosetta shopping strip writing in contemporary club to come along and Australian theatre. watch the show on a The production particular night,” he said. is set in an Australian “We’re happy to take football club boardroom on all-comers if they’re Andrew Wilkie MP Independent Member for Clark and deals with themes keen to lend us some www.andrewwilkie.org of power, politics, and memorabilia.” Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000 4

4 Hobart Observer July 2019 Community News Taking a walk on the dark side THOUSANDS rugged up in their cosiest winter woollies and braved the Tassie chill to experience the dark side of art at this year’s Dark Mofo Festival – and Hobart’s newest footbridge played a starring role. Around 75,000 people visited Dark Path across eight evenings – enough people to fi ll Blundstone Arena almost four times over. Most started their journey into the darkness by crossing the Bridge of Re- membrance, linking the Cen- otaph and Regatta Grounds parking with the fi re-lit path through the Queens Domain. Visitors were given glimpses of places rarely open to the public, including Beaumaris Zoo and the Vic- toria Gunpowder Magazine. With signifi cant support from the City of Hobart, the new addition to the Dark Mofo line-up proved a high- light on the 2019 program. “The City of Hobart con- tributed $131,000 toward the Dark Path installations and displays, and kept track of visitor numbers throughout the festival,” Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “Tens of thousands of people poured across the Bridge of Remembrance on their way into Dark Path, where they were met by a mystical winter forest, complete with light and art installations, bars and food stops. “Families from Hobart, interstate and overseas delighted in exploring the Soldier’s Memorial Avenue, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and the Queens Domain bushlands in a very different way during Dark Mofo. “It’s wonderful that Dark Path and the Bridge of Remembrance have helped reconnect the people of Hobart with the Queens Do- main, which is an incredible space that is set to become the jewel in the crown of our parks and open areas.” Cr Reynolds commend- ed City of Hobart staff who worked closely with DarkLab to improve tracks, eliminate public safety hazards and protect the cultural, historic and environmental values of the Queens Domain throughout Dark Mofo. Tens of thousands of visitors ﬂ ooded Dark Path as part of this year’s Dark Mofo festi val. Photo credit: Dark Mofo/Rémi Chauvin, 2019 Pregnancy Counselling & Support Someone to Listen – Caring Support – Information – Practical Help A free, confidential service for women, men and families experiencing distress or difficulties as a result of pregnancy or pregnancy loss. • Information on pregnancy and support services • Post-natal support for grief and trauma • Baby clothes (up to size 00) • Decision making; exploring the full range of pregnancy • Pregnancy testing options • Help and support in the home • After hours telephone support • Telephone and face-to-face counselling Pregnancy Counselling and Support (Tas) Inc. gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Department of Health & Human Services. PHONE: 6224 2290 | WEB: WWW.PCSTAS.ORG.AU | OFFICE HOURS: 10AM TO 2PM WEEKDAYS 5

Hobart Observer July 2019 5 Community News Employability skills a top priority for troubled youth

A SMALL southern Tasmanian program that addresses the youth unemployment rate has been granted a stay of execution by the State Government. TroubleSmiths was launched in Septem- ber last year by Impact Communities as the social enterprise for the Youth Entrepreneurial Services (YES) program that has been operating since 2017 with the help of pilot funding from the Federal Department of Jobs and Small Business- es. This pilot funding ceased on 25 May before the State Gov- ernment intervened with emergency funding of $75,000 to see the program through until October this year. “We are very grateful to the State Govern- ment, who, along with a co-contribution from our parent company Workskills Inc, have con- tributed enough funds for us to continue while we continue to fi ght for continued funding at a federal level,” Impact Communities manager Mark Boonstra said. Past parti cipant of the YES program Victoria Jarvis, left , and new TroubleSmiths parti cipant Thanachot Hesketh. “This will allow us to work with another 24 ence because it actually disadvantaged youth. have done on my own,” Thanachot Hesketh for work,” he said. strengths, but also to young people.” gives young people that “This is the next step she said. recently joined the Trou- Wanting to fi nd work work on your weakness- TroubleSmiths is a work experience rather for us to really give the “With the program bleSmiths program after as a labourer or chef, es, that way you’ve got a social enterprise that is than doing just academic opportunity to young I had the confi dence to being in rehab for the Mr Hesketh said he was more versatile skill level aimed at providing the based theory,” she said. people to showcase actually get these qualifi - past three years. excited for the program set, and more opportuni- skill development for “Sometimes they themselves,” she said. cations, I had the support “I want to be able to to help him learn new ty to do different work,” people between the age might complete the pro- Previous participant to go and achieve my start walking on the right things and expand his he said. of 15 and 24 who are at gram and still not have of the YES program goals.” track, but I also want to horizons. For more information risk of long-term unem- a job, but that doesn’t Victoria Jarvis said she Ms Jarvis said start doing something “I’m keen that it’s not on TroubleSmiths, visit ployment. mean they’re not streets had developed a number the support from the that’s going to benefi t me only to work on your troublesmiths.com. Impact Communities ahead compared to of skills that were going program coaches was operations manager Bon- where they were when to be useful for the work- amazing in helping her nie Tuttle said it helped they started the program place, and had been set goals and encouraged young people overcome – we’re aiming to get given the experience to anyone struggling to fi nd challenges and gain the people forward on that add to her resume. a job to join up. employability skills they ladder of life.” “Before the program I “I’ve made lovely needed to make a con- Ms Tuttle said the had barely any qualifi - friends here and it helps tribution to the commu- funding would allow the cations, but through it build confi dence – I’ve nity, with 99 Tasmanians TroubleSmiths enterprise I ended up getting my got so much confi dence having been assisted to open a retail shop at L1s and my responsible from being in the pro- since it commenced. 106 Murray Street to service of alcohol, which gram,” she said. STOCKTAKE “It helps with experi- continue working with is something I would not Twenty-year-old

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6 Hobart Observer July 2019 Community News Approved 3.5 per Tale of legendary cent rates increase

FROM FRONT PAGE needs to be considered tion charges. author brought to life play area and a new in our Budget consider- While the impact warm-water leisure ations. on individual ratepayers pool. “Despite this, we are will vary, the average The estimated $5.6 pleased to be able to residential ratepayer million project is part of freeze the levies related will experience a rate by Tasmanian actors a multi-year $22 million to kerbside waste collec- increase of $74 a year. revamp of the popular tions for the 2019/20 swimming and fi tness fi nancial year.” 2019/20 Budget at a complex. Cr Reynolds said glance: More than $10 growth in the rates base million will be spent of almost $600,000 was Operating Budget - on road and footpath testament to the Coun- $140.8 million infrastructure, and cil’s support of develop- allocations of $1 million ment in the city. Net operating position - each are provided for “As a Council, we $760,000 upgrades to the Eliz- welcome well-planned, Rate increase – 3.5 per abeth Street Bus Mall appropriate develop- cent and Salamanca Place. ment,” she said. With an operating “Since July 2018, Capital works – $37.4 expenditure of $140.8 we’ve approved more million, including: million, the Budget than $275 million delivers a surplus of worth of major build- • Road improvements - $760,000, with a rate ing projects, which $8.4m rise of 3.5 per cent. will contribute to the • Doone Kennedy Ho- Hobart Lord Mayor local economy through bart Aquatic Centre Anna Reynolds said 0.5 employment during - $5.6m per cent of the rate rise construction, and by was directly attributed generating future rates • Footpaths - $2m to the court-implement- income to fund City ed rates exemption of programs and services.” • Stormwater improve- aged-living facilities. An increase to ments - $2m “The Full Court Assessed Annual Values • Sporting facilities - fi nding that independent (AAV) due to biennial $1.9m living units is signifi cant valuations is offset by a loss of revenue as a reduction to the general • Completion of New From left , ‘101’ actors Fiontan Cassidy, Tia Landeg, Jane Taylor, Elliot McCann, John Saunders and Kerri Gay. result of the Supreme rate to be 6.87 cents in Town Retail Precinct TASMANIAN theatre and he conjures up great almost wholly Launces- well might broadly have Court decision to ex- the dollar of AAV. upgrade - $1.3m company Blue Cow is images and ideas.” ton-based team.” intended with much of empt aged care facilities A six per cent hike bringing to life the story Mr Jarman said the 101 writer Cameron his fi ction – that the price from paying rates has in the Fire Levy charged • Elizabeth Street Bus Mall upgrade - $1m of iconic author George show would be per- Hindrum said the play of freedom is eternal to be made up some- by the Tasmanian State Orwell’s last few years formed in Launceston was written over a couple vigilance,” he said. where,” she said. Government adds about • Salamanca pedestrian and the challenges he for two weeks before of years with a number “It’s aimed at fans “As a Council, we $11 for the average improvements - $1m faced writing one of the moving to Hobart for a of drafts. of the novel or Orwell’s continue to face rising residential ratepayers. most famous novels of week. “Orwell is a fascinat- work generally, those costs of materials and There is no increase • North Hobart parking the 21st century, ‘1984’. “The writer and ing character and I hope interested in writing and services and this also to kerbside waste collec- expansion - $600,000 The production, all the actors are from I’ve painted him in a ideas, those who love titled ‘101,’ is written Launceston, while the way that people might seeing theatre being by playwright Cameron team making the show not be expecting, or at crafted by a consummate Blue Cow Theatre in association with Three River Theatre Hindrum and directed by is more spread out,” he least that they will fi nd director and brought alive Blue Cow artistic director said. out something that they by a stellar cast – pretty Robert Jarman. “Blue Cow is very didn’t know,” he said. much everyone.” It features a stellar fortunate to receive gov- Mr Hindrum said 101 is playing eight cast from across Tasma- ernment funding, so it is 1984 had infi ltrated performances at the Earl nia who have dedicated important for us to work popular culture in a way Arts Centre in Launces- many hours to deliver an with artists and audiences that had inspired many ton from 18 to 25 July, engrossing and engaging around the state. of the ideas in which we and four performances piece of theatre. “It’s great to move us think of today. at the Peacock Theatre in Mr Jarman said 101 out of Hobart for a while “I hope people will Hobart from 30 July to 2 dealt with the theme of and make a show with an be reminded of what Or- August. family, and how Orwell A play about George Orwell, sailing and danger. dealt with raising a young son, living with a serious ADVERTISEMENT illness and writing one 30 July101 - 3 August of the most inﬂ uential Peacock Theatre, books of the modern era. Elise Salamanca Arts Centre, “This is a play for people who like liter- Hobart ature, but it’s also very Bookings bluecowtheatre.com much a play about a Archer father and his son, and Playwright: Cameron Hindrum the diffi culties of being a Your local Liberal Director: Robert Jarman parent when your work just keeps pressing in on Member for Clark you,” he said. 62 Main Rd, Moonah “Everyone has a parent, everyone has to work, everyone feels the tensions of balancing work, play, family and creativity because every- Please contact me: one is creative in some p: 6212 2210 way in their life. e: [email protected] “It’s got terrifi c lan- m: PO Box 426, Moonah, 7009 guage – the playwright, Cameron Hindrum, has a www.elisearcher.com

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10 Hobart Observer July 2019 Community News Expressions of interest sought for greyhound kennel facility

Mary Eleanor Natural Funeral Services funeral directors Tamika Kulla, left , and Sandra Bamford. ARE YOU DYING TO KNOW? DEATH can be scary. to satisfy their curiosity “Planning for it isn’t And while it was and provide information going to make you die once an integral part of about end of life – before, – if anything, it’s a gift to life, it has now become during and after – not as your family, as you are something of a mystery funeral directors, but as saving them from having for many people. everyday people. to make hard funeral-care Mary Eleanor Natural “The vision of having decisions while they are Funeral Care – a holistic a National Dying to Know grieving.” funeral directive company Day is to create a world As a holistic funeral in Sorell – is hoping to where we all know what care company, Ms Bam- The GAP program has seen 96 greyhounds adopted this year so far. shed some light on death to do when someone is ford said they focused on and dying and, in the pro- dying, and once again the whole death process cess, break down barriers make death a part of life.” and empowering families TASRACING is seeking being pets. owned and operated by been adopted. and encourage people to Held at the Sorell Me- to be involved as little or expressions of interest “To date, the GAP Tasracing will address The current waiting start having those diffi cult morial Hall on Saturday as much as they felt able. for the company to pur- has been based out of this and assist the public list on the GAP web- conversations. 3 August, the expo will “We look at who a chase an existing kennel the private kennels of to visit and interact with site has 91 greyhounds The company will be feature ﬂ oral arranging, person was in life and facility suitable for its the GAP coordinator,” greyhounds that are either waiting or ready hosting a ‘Dying to Know singing as a form of thera- how we can actually care Greyhound Adoption he said. available for adoption.” to be rehomed. Expo’ next month, held py and advanced care di- and honour them and Program (GAP). “While Tasracing has Tasracing’s GAP has Tasracing’s goal is to to coincide with National rective workshops, among the family they’ve left Tasracing chief greatly appreciated being been in operation since reach a re-homing target Dying to Know Day on 8 an array of exhibitors and behind,” she said. executive offi cer Paul able to operate the GAP late 2009 and during of more than 150 grey- August. speakers. “Families are incredi- Eriksson said a dedicated from a private residence 2017/18, GAP rehomed hounds through its GAP The awareness day The event will feature bly vulnerable during this facility owned and op- and kennels, it has made 102 greyhounds into the facility annually. is held each year to guest speaker Professor time and we fi nd that erated by Tasracing with it diffi cult for members Tasmanian community. Responses to the promote death literacy Michael Asby, director many don’t feel prepared full public access would of the public to engage Eighty-fi ve grey- EOI are to be lodged – how, as people and of palliative care at the enough to make informed allow the GAP to better with the program and hounds were rehomed electronically at eoi-ken- communities, we can be Royal Hobart Hospital, a choices when it comes demonstrate to the com- meet and greet grey- in 2016. [email protected]. better at knowing what kid’s corner, fi lm screen- to after death care and munity that greyhounds hounds. In 2019/20 to date, au by 5pm on 12 July to do when someone is ing, a range of exhibitors funeral decisions. were perfectly suited to “A kennel facility 96 greyhounds have 2019. dying, caring or grieving. including stonemasons, “A part of death liter- Mary Eleanor Natural integrative counselling, acy is understanding what Funeral Care holistic Small Prints, Bears of you can do and at Mary funeral director Sandra Hope, Living Urns, and Eleanor, we aim to give Bamford said the expo charity Angel Gowns families time and choice was all about familiarising Australia. so they can look back in ‘ 19 WINTER people with just some of Coffee, pizza and time and be at peace with the processes, options and Devonshire teas will also their decisions. choices around planning be available. “When people have PRO–– and preparing for end of Ms Bamford said it the opportunity to get life. should be an enjoyable involved, it’s amazing to “Years ago, death was day out with an informa- see their creative powers GRAM such an integral part of tive twist. ﬂ ourish and the healing life and for many cultures, “If you are even that this can produce.” it still is,” she said. remotely curious about The Dying to Know “But the unknown has anything related to death Expo will be held crept in and many people and dying, then we’ll between 10am-4pm on fear not knowing what to probably have an answer Saturday 3 August at do when they or a loved for you,” she said. 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ADVERTISING AND EDITORIAL Louise Langdon 6210 5201 [email protected] GPO Box 1600, Hobart TAS 7001

SPRING 2019 ISSUE DEADLINES: Adverti sing booking: Monday 16 September Editorial submission: Monday 16 September Adverti sing material: Monday 23 September Distributed: October 2019, inserted in the Glenorchy Still a girl at heart Gazett e, Hobart Observer and Eastern Shore Sun CREMORNE resident Anne with them, so they have the chance them – it was so much fun and a Turn any Toilet into a Crummy, pictured, has lived an to do things they wouldn’t be able great success,” she said. adventurous life, proving age is no to do normally,” she said. “More recently, I have focused ...Simply by barrier to volunteering and giving “We offer really adventurous on the outdoor and environmental Changing the Seat! back to the community. activities to the girls such as abseil- component of guiding being the BIDET Joining Girl Guides as an eight- ing, caving, hiking, canyoning and national voice for the state outdoor year-old in 1962, Mrs Crummy white water rafting.” activities managers.” instantly fell in love with getting in Mrs Crummy said Girl Guides Along with guiding, Mrs Install Now! touch with the outdoors and the helped boost the confi dence of Crummy has volunteered for many challenges that came with guiding. young women, giving them oppor- other organisations and associations On your toilet ... it “As a child, there weren’t the tunities to make friendships and in her local community – a value only takes minutes activities that there are today,” Mrs develop leadership skills. instilled by her parents. Crummy said. “Guiding is an amazing oppor- This has included being “Guiding was new in the com- tunity for girls’ personal develop- involved with playgroups, school  Warm water wash munity and was held on a Saturday ment – they get to go outside and fundraising committees, the school  Warm air dryer morning very near my home. camp, take risks in a safe environ- library, as well as helping with “I loved the magic of the sto- ment and learn new things,” she archiving at Calvary Hospital.  Soft closing lid ries, the structure of the program said. She also volunteered with the  Heated seat and the challenges.” “What keeps me there is the Ulverstone Basketball Association Following coming of age, connections you make, I’ve made for 20 years and is currently acting ...& more Mrs Crummy took a break from friends all around Australia and the as secretary of the Cremorne guiding to pursue other endeavours world through guiding.” Coastcare Group after wanting to – travelling extensively, joining the Girl Guides has recently been get involved in the coastal suburb Royal Australian Air Force, marry- rallying public support by selling when she moved back down there ing and having a family. its iconic biscuits to help fund pro- three years ago. In 1997, she rejoined Girl grams and activities that empower “You get so much out of Guides after being asked to be a girls by helping them gain valuable volunteering – you get to meet guide leader in Ulverstone. life skills and reach their full poten- new people, become part of and Funding “My daughter had recently tial in life. support your community,” Mrs Voted Best Bidet options in the world joined Guides, so I took up the Mrs Crummy said one of her Crummy said. 2 years in a row available opportunity and loved it,” Mrs favourite memories of guiding “It’s knowing you’re making Crummy said. was when they fi rst started selling a difference in some small way, She is now the national Girl Guides biscuits in Tasmania in and just by supporting somebody For more information or to purchase phone outdoor activities manager for Girl 1965, when a packet cost 20 cents. you’re making that difference.” Call now for your Discount! Quote for Discount Guides Australia. “We piled my father’s trailer For more information on Girl “It’s a privilege to take the girls with tons of biscuits and drove all Guides Tasmania, visit www.guides- 03 6111 0548 906PT to camp and spend a weekend around the neighbourhood selling tas.org.au. WHY MOVE? Future proof your home with a stairlift: • Indoor and Outdoor, Straight and Curved INDEPENDENT LIVING MOBILITY • Statewide installation and service + • 53Cnr Sunderland Sunderland St St (Crn & Derwent Derwent Park Park Rd) Rd Moonah Moonah Check out our display at Mobility4All, 53 Sunderland St (Cnr Derwent Park Rd), Derwent Park Ph (03) 6273 8300 [email protected] I Contact us today for a quote www.mobility4all.com.au STAIRLIFT SALES TASMANIA Tasmania’s only stairlift specialist P: 1300 919 406 (local call cost) or (03) 6272 2966 • E: [email protected] • W: www.stairliftsalestasmania.com.au 12

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Dignitaries lead the way in the recent COTA Tasmania Walk Against Elder Abuse. Generations unite against elder abuse MORE than 200 people ranging as importantly, there’s no excuse overnight. from teenage school students to for ignoring elder abuse,” COTA “In the case of elder abuse, grandparents strode simultaneously Tasmania chief executive offi cer enduring solutions will not be through Launceston and Hobart Sue Leitch said. found without long-term, meaning- streets recently in COTA Tasma- Walk participants displayed ful commitments at every level of nia’s annual Walk Against Elder special banners with important government. Abuse. messages about the most common “COTA was pleased to see the The walks were organised by forms of elder abuse. State Government’s commitment COTA to acknowledge internation- This included misusing endur- in the recent State Budget for the al World Elder Abuse Awareness ing powers of attorney, denying additional $850,000 in funding Day, which was held in June. social contact, failing to look after for the elder abuse prevention The Hobart walk was bolstered frail old people, and sexual and strategy. by the presence of dozens of high physical abuse. “Public events like the Walk school students from Ogilvie and Mrs Leitch said increased Against Elder Abuse help make Kingston high schools, who walked awareness of elder abuse must be change happen, as citizens and the streets singing, carrying banners accompanied by increased action governments join together to show and spreading the word that inter- by all stakeholders. they care and insist that others generational respect also helped “We all have a job to do in pro- notice that there is a problem with stop elder abuse at its source. tecting older Tasmanians through elder abuse and at a more visceral “These passionate people policy change and legislation, and level, ageism in general. DENTURE CLINIC walked with us in Hobart and fostering a community-wide shift “We must help the community Launceston because they want in our attitudes to age and ageing,” recognise that action is necessary IN CLAREMONT everyone to know that there is no she said. and such action and support really excuse for elder abuse, but just “But change doesn’t happen can change lives.” Let Lauren and Maria ensure your smile creates a lasting impression ENT & Audiology Services • Free Consultation NOW in Hobart

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MERVYN’S GREENFINGERS HELP OTHERS

FOR ninety-two-year- ﬂ ower activity. unteering was something old Mervyn Stanton, “It gives them a bit that everybody should pictured, volunteering of social activity and at do, as it not only bene- has given him “extra the same time gets them fi ted the community, but life”, with the benefi ts using their fi ngers and also provided a sense of stretching far beyond their brains.” personal development. helping others. Mr Stanton’s wife “When my wife Mr Stanton began sadly passed away in passed away, I thought volunteering when 2014 after being diag- volunteering was his late wife Margaret nosed with Parkinson’s something I could do moved into the Uniting Disease. for my own enjoyment, AgeWell Queensborough However, Mr Stanton and it has kept me both Rise Community seven continues volunteering, physically and mentally years ago. helping transform the active,” he said. Please join the “She was a great gardens at Queensbor- “I notice that when gardener and one of the ough Rise, as well as at people start to sit back things she noticed most the Rosetta communities and not really do much, Hobart Doll Club Inc for when she came down Strathaven and Strath- it’s not very long before was the garden had no glen. they lose many of their colour,” Mr Stanton said. He also organises mental and physical “I started bringing lifestyle activities for capabilities. down pot plants from the residents, including “Even to be able to A Day at the Races Wynyard when I visited the crossword group, just give an hour or two and put them outside resident quiz, and bingo, a day helps somebody her window.” assists with the weekly somewhere.” At the This gained the bus trips, and participates Uniting AgeWell chief admiration of residents, in the weekly church executive offi cer Andrew family members and staff service. Kinnersly said volun- who commented on the Mr Stanton’s volunteering was a great way 2019 Hobart Doll Show begonias. teering became so valu- to learn new skills, gain Noticing the interest able to Uniting AgeWell work experience, make around gardening at the that he was awarded the friends and have fun. home, Mr Stanton estab- 2018 Uniting AgeWell “Most importantly, Doll & Bear Competition, raffle (with proceeds donated to lished a gardening club Volunteer of the Year volunteering allows you Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania), trade stalls, refreshments available to keep his wife and the Tasmania Award. to enrich the lives of residents engaged. “I simply helped the others,” he said. It still runs to this staff and bit by bit, I “We could not day. found I could do more,” provide the high level Date: 24 & 25 August 2019 “It’s held once a Mr Stanton said. of care our clients enjoy month and it gives the “The staff at everyday without our Venue: Royal Hobart Showgrounds – Grandstand Pavilion residents a chance to pot Queensborough Rise loyal and devoted army the plants and do a bit are a marvellous bunch of volunteers and for Enquiries: email [email protected] or of dead heading around to work with and the that we are very grate- phone Sue Lyden on 0407 489 411 the garden – whatever residents over the years ful.” they’re capable of,” Mr have become friends and For more information Stanton said. family to me. about becoming a Unit- “If it’s the sort of “There have been so ing AgeWell volunteer, day where you can’t go many things I could do phone (03) 9251 5219 outside, we have a quiz to help.” or email volunteers@ or a demonstration of a Mr Stanton said vol- unitingagewell.org. 14

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prime times WINTER 2019 What matters most? offi cer Colleen Johnstone their values and prefer- said. ences regarding both the “However, many peo- type and place of care, ple are unsure of what and place of death. services are available, “Unfortunately, many Eureka Glenorchy Gardens residents with family and friends at how to access them and people leave it too late to a fundraising event for Cancer Council Tasmania. the benefi ts of thinking talk to family and friends about this and having the about their wishes,” Ms conversations early.” Johnstone said. As the peak body for “A reluctance to palliative care in the state, face up to some hard Banding Palliative Care Tasmania decisions while people is proactive in education, are still healthy and able community engagement to choose for themselves and advocacy on behalf makes the decision-mak- together to of the sector, the commu- ing that much harder for nity and its members. their loved ones in the “Our mission is to future.” ensure that all Tasmani- Ms Johnstone said ans have access to good dying was a normal part fi ght cancer quality palliative and end- of life, so it was important EUREKA Glenorchy residents have been of-life care and are well for all Tasmanians to have Gardens residents have personally affected by educated on the support discussions about death banded together with cancer, with one resident Senator Catryna Bilyk, left , met with Palliati ve Care Tasmania chief executi ve oﬃ cer Colleen they can receive,” Ms and dying and the type of Johnstone and palliati ve care volunteer Rob Hill to talk about what would matt er most to them if family and friends to sharing that 10 members Johnstone said. care they would want to they were faced with a life-limiti ng illness. raise vital funds for Can- of her family had died of “We want to get them receive if they could no cer Council Tasmania. the disease.” PALLIATIVE Care in May – urged people to year could benefi t from thinking about what really longer speak for them- Around 30 people Cancer Council Tasmania is encouraging start thinking about their high-quality, end-of-life matters most to them selves. attended a lunch and Tasmania offers a wide all Tasmanians to reﬂ ect end of life. care. and start actually talking “National Palliative afternoon tea, which range of support services on what would be most According to the “With our ageing about it.” Care Week is a great ex- included a blind auction to people impacted by important to them if they Productivity Commis- population, we are By having these cuse to get the ball rolling and trade table to raise cancer, as well as under- became seriously ill. sion’s recent report into seeing a large demand conversations with their and start these conversa- $520 for the charity. taking cancer prevention With the theme of human services, between for palliative care with loved ones and health tions,” she said. Cancer Council Tas- activities and funding ‘What Matters Most?’, 80,000 and 140,000 needs increasing across professionals, people can “Our website is also mania prevention offi cer cancer research. National Palliative Care of the 160,000 people Tasmania,” Palliative Care ensure their treatment full of information on Jill Pierce said more than Eureka residents were Week – which was held who die in Australia each Tasmania chief executive and care best aligns with important topics such as nine Tasmanians received keen to hear how they palliative care services in a cancer diagnosis every could help reduce their Tasmania, advance care day. own risk of getting cancer planning, planning for the “The residents at and learn about the early future and links to other Eureka Glenorchy signs and symptoms. great websites which can Gardens wanted to show “The earlier cancer help guide you in the their support for Cancer is found, the greater the Get more from right direction.” Council Tasmania and chance of successful For more information raise money for those treatment and if needed, about palliative care in affected by cancer,” she people can get medical Tasmania, visit tas.pallia- said. assistance in a timely your in-home care tivecare.org.au. “Many of the manner,” Ms Pierce said.

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Hobart Observer July 2019 15 SPECSAVERS AUDIOLOGY ADVERTORIAL Have you heard about Specsavers Audiology Hobart?

SPECSAVERS Hobart extending its values to “All customers at has launched a new hearing, offering the best Specsavers Hobart will audiology service to cus- technology hearing aids now have a free five-min- tomers, revolutionising at affordable price points. ute hearing screen the industry for locals by One in six Australians included as part of their offering hearing aids and experience hearing loss, overall eye health test in care at clear, low prices. yet only one in three store. But while affordable does anything about it. “We don’t want services and products are On top of this, Australians to have to important, Specsavers Specsavers research has wait seven to 10 years Audiology Hobart’s new shown that more than to do something about owner and audiologist half of Australians (57 their hearing challenges, Pip Muir says profession- per cent) aged 18 years especially if it means they alism and customer care and over have experi- can’t live their lives to was the key to success. enced moments where the full.” “I love building they felt concerned If you feel like your connections with people, about their hearing. hearing isn’t as good as as well as helping them Specsavers’ executive it should be, Specsavers to communicate better director of its newly cre- Audiology Hobart is in their everyday lives,” ated audiology business, now taking bookings for she said. Darrel Magna, said the free* 15-minute hearing Joining Specsavers new audiology offering checks. Hobart, Ms Muir said was giving Australians If further testing is she was most looking exceptional value in required, comprehensive forward to owning her hearing aids and care, as hearing assessments own audiology clinic that well as the expert service with Ms Muir are being aligned with Specsavers’ that the Specsavers brand offered for $49. values. has become well-known If you require hearing “I like that Specsav- for. assistance as a result, the ers is very transparent, “By offering audiolo- stores have a range of ethical and customer-fo- gy, we’re providing truly hearing aids designed Specsavers Audiology Hobart’s new owner and audiologist Pip Muir. cused,” she said. accessible health care and built by leading man- ments can be made,” Ms provider by the Australi- might be eligible, you can hearing. “Being the owner for our customers’ ears, ufacturers, which feature Muir said. an Government Hearing apply for the Australian *This is a 15-minute of the business and the as well as their eyes,” he cutting-edge innovations “Our new sound-con- Services Program, which Government Hearing appointment. If further sole operator means the said. in hearing assistance. trolled audiology testing provides eligible people Services Program online testing is required in customers always see “The earlier we A pair of hearing aids rooms have been set up with access to hearing or via post. a longer appointment, me, and the continuity is detect and treat hearing starts from $1,495. especially with the latest services such as hearing To book a hearing a fee will be incurred. maintained.” loss, the less of an impact “We’re open for hear- in audiology technology.” assessments, subsidised check at Specsavers Hearing Services Program Specsavers offers the problem will have on ing checks seven days a Specsavers Audiology hearing aids and aftercare Audiology Hobart, phone approved customers professional eye care a person’s hearing long week and if further test- Hobart is accredited as a services. (03) 6223 5792 or visit receive all appointments and eye wear and is now term. ing is required, appoint- qualified hearing service If you think you www.specsavers.com.au/ at no charge to them.

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16 Hobart Observer July 2019 Community News A brag for Tasmania

FIVE REASONS TO TREAT HEARING LOSS HUMANS have fi ve basic Treating your hearing Ever miss the joke so The fatigue associated senses – touch, sight, loss means you won’t often that you now just with hearing loss may hearing, smell and taste. have to struggle to hear laugh rather than ask for mean that you may not The sensing organs as- what’s being said and a repeat? be able to work full time, sociated with each sense you can participate in the Laughing when you or you may decide to send information to the conversation with less don’t know what you are retire earlier than you brain to help us under- effort and more confi - laughing at is a common would have otherwise stand, perceive and enjoy dence, letting you enjoy coping strategy for man- preferred. the world around us. life more. aging hearing loss in social Maintaining inde- The touch of a small situations. pendence is important to hand in ours, the taste of 2. You will protect your As a result, you may our self-esteem. the last mouthful of our grey matter fi nd yourself avoiding Untreated hearing favourite meal, the sound Hearing loss is asso- social situations, or being loss can lead to a greater of a loved one’s voice. ciated with a decline in avoided in social situa- dependence on those Hearing is one of cognitive health. tions. around us. our most critical senses Although the re- A hearing aid will give A hearing aid may Tasman Key Service manager Craig Harvey. as it enables us to not searchers are not entirely you the ability to hear the be just what you need to only perceive the world sure why this occurs, joke and engage in the keep working and main- A SMALL Hobart-based it out to the person they Tags were benefi cial around us, but more there is positive research social conversation. tain your independence. business is leading the can apply it to the back to event organisers as importantly, engage in the which indicates that a way in medal tags with of a medal as a record of they were cost and world around us. hearing aid can slow this 4. You will boost your There’s more to wear- their product, Brag Tags, what they did – it pre- time effective to allow But a confusing rate of decline by up to ﬁ tness ing a hearing aid than just giving participants of fun vents them from taking coordinators to work on statistic is that less than 75 per cent – now that is Studies have shown improved sound. runs across Tasmania a it into a shop and having other jobs. one in four Australians worth protecting. that people with hearing If you think you or unique memory of the it engraved.” Tasman Key Service who need a hearing aid loss are less likely to lead someone you know may event. Mr Harvey said has provided Brag Tags actually have one. If you 3. You will improve an active lifestyle. have a hearing loss, make Now the product is although the idea of a to a number of running are having trouble with your relationships Hearing is not just for an appointment to see being taken interstate for Brag Tag was not a new events and fundraisers in your hearing, here are Communication is interacting with people, Stephanie Lleonart at the fi rst time to use at one, the Tasman Key Tasmania, including the fi ve reasons as to why about listening and talk- but it is also needed for Neurosensory, Hobart. the Darwin City to Surf. Service workshop had Cadbury Marathon, Run you should do something ing, and hearing loss can understanding and inter- Ms Lleonart has Tasman Key Service added an extra feature The Bridge, Crankee about it: break that two-way street. acting with our environ- helped thousands of peo- has been supplying Brag by customising each tag Hobart Fun Run, and the When you have ment. ple with their hearing and Tags to Tasmanian events to the specifi c event they City to Casino for the 1. You will be happier hearing loss, it might be If you are able to re- she is passionate about for four years after Craig were being used for. fi rst time this year. and more conﬁ dent hard for you to engage ceive environmental cues every client’s outcomes. Harvey and his team rec- “The technology al- Recently, it was Hearing loss is associ- in conversation like you more from your hearing At Neurosensory, ognised the benefi ts of lows us to put in colour- asked to supply Brag ated with social isolation want to. aid, you may walk more, they believe everyone producing tags instead of ed font and design that Tags to the Darwin City and depression. It may also be hard and faster, as you don’t deserves to have their fi ve medallions and trophies. matches the branding of to Surf by one of its di- Experiencing a new for those around you to need to invest as much senses and to be able to “As the technology the event – we could do rectors based in Hobart, situation is challenging for have a meaningful con- energy into hearing what interact with the world available to our work- splashes of water if it’s a Richard Welsh. most, and if you have a versation with you. is around you. around them. shop has improved over swimming event, shoe if “It’s exciting to think hearing loss, it is common A hearing aid can Make contact by the past few years, we it’s a running event, or a a little, friendly Tasma- to not have the confi - mend that broken line of 5. You will maintain phoning 1300 965 513 changed the way we horse if it’s a horse riding nian shop is making dence to approach a new communication and im- your independence and or visit the website at applied the engraving on event,” he said. stuff for a running race social experience. prove your relationships. earn more money www.nsu.com.au. trophies and medallions “We pay a lot of in Darwin,” Mr Harvey and started using a small, attention to trying to said. metal plate,” Mr Harvey provide a really custom- “The fact that the said. ised product for every Northern Territory is ENT & Audiology Services “This has the person’s customer for every buying Brag Tags is a name and fi nishing time time.” good indication that NOW in Hobart on it, so when we post Mr Harvey said Brag we’re being recognised.”

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Hobart Observer July 2019 17 Community News Feedback sought Making South Hobart on Civic Square safer for pedestrians PEDESTRIAN improvement works have now Redevelopment been completed in South Hobart. Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds was joined by representatives of the South Hobart Resident’s Traffi c Com- mittee, the South Hobart Progress Association, local business owners and residents for a celebrato- ry event on 7 June. “Many community members have been involved in this project and I would like to congratulate everyone on this great outcome,” Cr Reynolds said. “The pedestrian improvements in South Hobart are a result of a Bupa Aged Care South Hobart residents test out the new crossing. grassroots community action. ern Outlet to D’Arcy rain gardens in the kerb paving contractors,” Cr “During the past few Street. outstands near Bupa Reynolds said. years, we have been An intersection of Aged Care South Ho- “I would like to thank working with the local Macquarie Street and bart, specially designed everyone for delivering An arti st’s impression of the Civic Square Redevelopment. community to develop Elboden Street was also to slow down the storm- this project effi ciently THE City of Hobart has development of a Master Council offi cers and a set of traffi c calming improved to provide water and fi lter it before and safely, without any identifi ed a preferred Plan to inform future use, the City’s Urban Design measures to improve level access across the it enters the Derwent accidents and maintain- proposal for the Civic development and man- Advisory Panel evaluat- pedestrian safety in the street. Estuary. ing safe pedestrian access Square Redevelopment agement of the site. ed the submissions and area.” The shopping area “This was quite a at all times. and is now seeking com- The City then sought identifi ed the preferred In 2016, South Ho- now has new seating, complex project requir- “I would also like munity feedback. expressions of interest for proposal, which is now bart residents successfully bike parking, paving and ing the coordination of to express our gratitude Civic Square – the proposals that responded open for public consul- applied for the Federal planting to make it more not only the Council to local traders and the block bounded by to the following guiding tation. Government’s Black Spot pleasant and sociable. construction crew, but community for their Morrison, Argyle, Davey principles of the Master Engagement closes road safety program to The City also added also that of electricians, patience and support and Elizabeth streets – is Plan to: 5pm on 21 July 2019. install two crossings in some water-sensitive traffi c signal consultants, throughout the construc- located within the heart Following the period Macquarie Street at Bupa urban design features – drilling experts and tion period.” Aged Care South Hobart of Hobart’s waterfront • Retain the historic of community engage- precinct and is home to ment, the outcomes will and at Lady Gowrie Inte- stock, including rem- Don’t put off telling your story three heritage buildings, be reported back to the grated Child and Family nant walls. any longer. We make it easy as well as signifi cant council. Centre. • Retain and enhance a to bring your story, told by you vacant areas. If the proposal is The City of Hobart public diagonal thor- – in your own words – to life Seeking to revitalise approved, Council will supported the nomina- through digitally recorded and oughfare. Do you the area for the bene- proceed to negotiate a tion and matched the transcribed interviews. fi t of the community, • Repair the urban block. lease with the preferred funding. have a while also respecting the • Create intimate public proponent. Responding to a Personal, one-on-one, story face-to-face Q&A interviews historical character of the spaces. Any future develop- further request from the existing buildings and ment of the site would community to ensure all • Allow for a range of to tell? Digitally recorded and offering community and be subject to a successful pedestrians can cross the activities for day time road easily and safely, transcribed retail opportunities, the and night time use. development application. City undertook extensive For more informa- the City installed two Confidentiality and • Encourage ground community and stake- tion, visit yoursay.hobart- all-ability traffi c signals privacy assured ﬂ oor activity onto the holder engagement. city.com.au/civic-square. between the Mark on streets. This resulted in the Macquarie butcher shop Tasmanian company and South Hobart Capi- based in Hobart tal Chemist. In addition, fi ve raised thresholds were ON Want to know more? installed at side street Contact Pip Nielsen today Shining a Light on Death THE [email protected] intersections along the on-the-record.com.au Shining a light on death is like shining a light on life: southern side of Mac- RECORD creating a sacred space for both. quarie Street to make tell your own story 0409 524 266 a continuous accessible For anyone who would like to explore this territory in a footpath from the South- safe environment with experienced caregivers. Conversations will be facilitated in larger and smaller groups about: • Life and death as a journey - from denial to acceptance • Being with someone who is dying - how to hold sacred space Kimberley’s Pet Taxi & Pet Services • Facing our own mortality VERY AFFORDABLE • The profound effect of gratitude and its accompanying challenges • Pet feeding • Spirituality and trust • Dog boarding in our family homes Saturday 13 July 2019, 10am to 4pm • House sitting Hotel Grand Chancellor, 1 Davey Street, Hobart. • Dog walking Free admission. Seats are limited so booking to ensure your seat is essential: • Pet taxi and pet care trybooking.com/508476 For all your holiday and anytime pet care BYO lunch. Enquiries: 6278 3788 or [email protected] needs call the Pet Care Specialists Event supported by: Small hobby farms cared for and domestic pets Kimberley’s Pet Taxi & Pet Services 0428 568 852 www.pettaxi.net.au 18

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Vital support for Tassie cancer kids

JULYThe PenguinBOOKS Lessons by Tom OF THEMichell MONTH pb $22.99 While holidaying in Uruguay, school teacher Tom Michell saves a penguin EVERYTHING IN from anITS oil PLACE slick. The penguin refuses to leaveOliver his Sacks side and soon touches HC $39.99 the livesReleased of everyone posthumously, he meets. this is Oliver Sacks’ fi nal Warm collectionand fuzzy, of essays. hilarious A and life- affirming,combination it’s ofour case Bookstudies of the Month and musings on life – fi rst for February.loves and last Enjoy tales. As a coffee on the clever and life-affi rming as house always.with every purchase. Associate Professor John Heath and The Kids’ Cancer Project chief executi ve offi cer Owen Finegan with Lorraine Lea ladies and hospital staff at the funding an- nouncement. The Birdman’s Wife by Melissa THE Kids’ Cancer Project has He praised the role of For years, Macy had to be clinical trials coordinator, to HOW TO CHANGE committed $140,000 in funding Associate Professor John Heath fl own from Hobart to Mel- collect the data and interact with AshleyYOUR hb SPECIAL MIND PRICE $29.99 to the Royal Hobart Hospital in advocating for children in bourne every few weeks for the company with regards to Michael Pollan (RHH) to improve oncology ser- Tasmania through his role as treatment. side effects etc. Artist Elizabeth Gould spent her life vices to children and adolescents the only statewide paediatric Her condition, neurofi - “So, now a 10-year-old girl capturingPB $22.99the sublime beauty of birds with cancer across the state. and adolescent oncologist in the bromatosis type 1, resulted in a is benefi ting from being on a Explores the medicinal In 2017, the independ- Apple Isle, and for setting up the brain tumour in her optic path- drug that would be seen as the worldbenefi had ts LSD never and other seen before. But ent national charity pledged Clinical Trials Unit. way and traditional treatments cutting-edge in Paris, London or psychedelic drugs are $140,000 for two years in funds “Our aim is to support were not working. New York, but she’s able to do it her legacyhaving was on mental eclipsed health, by the fame that went towards establishing Associate Professor John Heath “She essentially had the at home in Hobart.” and the ways we approach the fi rst statewide Children’s and as he continues to expand the equivalent of a stroke,” Professor Ms Menzie said she was of her husband,life, death, and Johnillness. This Gould. The Adolescent/Young Adult Cancer evidence-based clinical service Heath said. grateful her daughter could Birdman’sis Pollan’s Wife most at personal last gives voice to Clinical Trials Unit. and trials program in Tasmania “She has a left-side weakness now be treated in Hobart after work yet, and is highly With that commitment to reduce illness-related mor- in her body and she’s got visual the many fl ights to and from a passionatetopical. and adventurous spirit coming to an end on 1 July, the bidity and mortality for children impairment. Melbourne. charity has once again stepped with cancer,” he said. “What we’re trying to do is She said it had put a huge who was so much more than the in to ensure Tasmania’s most “We want to ensure the to prevent her from going com- strain on her family. womanTHE behind COURAGE the man. TO vulnerable children, adolescents Tasmanian Health Service and pletely blind, and it’s potentially “Macy and I would just BE HAPPY and young people continue to Royal Hobart Hospital have the life threatening beyond that.” have to take off, leaving my oth- Ichiro Kishimi & receive equal access to cancer opportunity to provide better Through the Clinical Trials er daughter, Matilda, in the care Fumitake Koga care. quality of life for families and Unit, Macy has now been able of family or friends,” she said. Mopoke. by Philip Bunting hb The charity has pledged a reduce the fi nancial burden of to access a number of revo- “Getting on and off planes is $24.99 PB $24.99 further $140,000 over three those caring for a child with lutionary drugs that have not exhausting at the best of times, Presents profound insights years – funding that provides cancer by no longer needing to previously been listed through a but with a sick child it’s just One owl’sinto living struggle life courageously to find peace. It’s for an experienced clinical trials travel interstate.” compassionate-use program. horrible. and fi nding happiness coordinator to oversee the In the two years since the “This is possible because “Not having to travel inter- a little bitalong funny, the way. aLike little its bit cheeky, a program. Clinical Trials Unit has been we’ve been able to show the state for Macy’s care is wonder- predecessor, The Courage The Kids’ Cancer Project established at RHH, more than drug company that we will ful because it provides stability whole lotto be of Disliked, fun. thisStylishly sequel illustrated chief executive offi cer Owen 100 children have participated monitor her as though she’s on for both my girls. and veryis emboldening simply told,and life- this is a kind and Finegan said the charity was in clinical studies and fi ve have a clinical trial,” Professor Heath “Now that Macy is legally changing. committed to 100 per cent sur- had treatment included as part said. blind, she won’t miss out on so touching book about fun, diversity www.fullersbookshop.com.au vival of all children with cancer, of that study. “We can do this because much school, which is so impor- and Tassie kids should not be One of those children is we now have the infrastructure, tant for her – she’s learning how orand fi nd impermanence. us on facebook left behind. 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Hobart Observer July 2019 21 Community News Elizabeth Street Bus Mall upgrade resumes COMMUNITY DIARY NEW contemporary bus Entries for the community calendar must be submitted to [email protected] shelters, wider footpath, This is a free service for non-profit community groups and local trees and renewed lighting events. Please keep contributions to 30 words or less. and paving are just some of the features of the A Wednesdays. New Sydney continuing transformation Hotel upstairs, Bathurst St, ARPA 1pm Thursdays. Makers of the Elizabeth Street Bus Operating for more than Space, St Johns Park, New Mall into a pedestrian and 30 years. Social activities Town, 7.15pm Thursdays. passenger-friendly area. for people retiring or www.rostrum.com.au or Ph. Stage 2 works have retired. Regular bus trips, 6234 6672. now commenced and are Sunday lunches, Ausmas anticipated to be finished and Christmas lunches. L by the end of 2019. Activities include rambling, During this stage, bushwalking, social tennis, LENAH VALLEY RSL the City of Hobart will bi-monthly meetings with Monday to Friday, 4pm to close. Saturday 2pm to demolish the old bus shel- speaker at ALMAS, 17 Alma close. Sunday 3pm to close. ters, install new electrical Street, Bellerive at 10.30am. Contact Doris 6272 3525. Wednesday and Saturdays infrastructure and lay we have out Meat Spin nights out concrete foundation starting at 6.15pm. Ten weekly and paving for new bus B prizes to be won. shelters. The bus shelters, An artist’s impression of the Elizabeth Street Bus Mall. BICYCLE NETWORK M designed by the City in The City of Hobart officer will be on site to boarding area will apply 6pm on Saturday and TASMANIA MASTERS ATHLETICS collaboration with the Our regular Social Rides and Metro are working assist bus passengers. to one stop at a time, from 10am until 6pm on Cross Country and road community, are currently program is great for people closely to ensure the During peak times starting from Stop J and Sunday. running for the over 30’s from being fabricated to be getting back into riding, or just works are conducted with on weekdays – before progressing to Stop E For bus updates, April to September. Program put in place at the end of wanting some company on the a minimum impact on 9.30am and after 2.30pm throughout the construc- please visit metrotas.com. at www.tasmastersathletics. construction. bike. Free, friendly and safe, commuter services and – all stops will operate as tion period. au. org.au. Ph: Mike Walker Bus stops will be we go to interesting places that pedestrians and bus normal. On weekends, a For more information 0428 376 741 or email: affected throughout July, and coffee is usually involved. passengers are safe. Between 9.30am and temporary boarding area about the project, visit ho- [email protected]. August and September. Check out our upcoming A Metro information 2.30pm, a temporary will apply from 8am until bartcity.com.au/busmall. events via our website: www. biketas.org.au. While there, N take a look at our Pedal NATIONAL SENIORS Power - Try an E-bike project. AUSTRALIA HOBART BRANCH Help build more resilient suburbs F Meets at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Marieville RESIDENTS in the responsiveness. interest to be part of a gencies, providing insight in joining the working FINSWIMMING Fast, graceful, fun. Join the Esplanade, Sandy Bay on the South Hobart, New People who are will- voluntary working group. that will form the basis group, visit hobartcity. finswimming team and swim fourth Monday of the month Town, Lenah Valley and ing to help others in their The group will assess for action plans to further com.au/resiliencepilot or like a dolphin at the Hobart from 10am-12noon. Guest Sandy Bay areas are invit- community to be better the ability of suburbs to strengthen community contact Boshra Yazah- Aquatic Centre on Tuesday, speakers, outings raffle. Cost ed to become commu- prepared for potential prepare for, respond to resilience. meidi on 6238 2495 or Wednesday, Thursday, $8 for morning tea. Members nity leaders in building emergency situations are and recover from natural For more information yazahmeidib@hobartcity. Saturday and Oceana and visitors welcome. Please resilience and emergency asked to express their disasters and other emer- and to express interest com.au. Mornington on Tuesday. Ages contact Mary 0448 259 747. 7-70. Email ozfinswimming@ gmail.com or text 0418 136 NEW TOWN CROQUET 837. CLUB Welcome new members and those wishing to try croquet. H We are situated in a beautiful $279,000 funding boost HOBART environment in Creek Road behind the Netball courts. EMBROIDERERS’ Coaching is available and GUILD all you need to bring is Meet at Lenah Valley Baptist yourself and soft soled shoes. Centre, 2 Pottery Rd, Lenah Games are played Tuesday, Valley every Thursday 10am Wednesday, Thursday and for community café -12.30pm and 7pm-9.30pm. Saturday. For enquiries please New members and beginners phone Gaylene 0419 329 337. FROM FRONT PAGE six months and this grant house and in the kitchen. said was a key focus area those areas. welcome. Ph 6272 6122. A CAFÉ dedicated to will allow us to increase “I’ve run into some for the TCF and much “The TCF continues S addressing the problem our intake numbers by difficulties finding jobs, needed in our state. to strategically evolve HOBART FILM SERENITY IN THE CITY of unemployment is 100 people in the first but this opportunity “The large grants its funding programs to SOCIETY Thursdays, 12.30-1pm at one of 72 projects to two years.” at Hamlet will lay the include Youth Family better meet the needs of More than 50 free members- Mathers House, Bathurst St receive funding from the Delivered over three ground work so when and Community Con- Tasmanians by focusing only screenings a year at Tasmanian Community years, Ms Briffa said the I do get a job, my rep- nections’ ‘Fit for Work’ on workforce engage- 7.30pm, discounts at other (between the Library and Fund (TCF) in its latest grant would allow time ertoire and résumé will program to work with ment, community wellbe- cinemas. Quality films The Playhouse Theatre). grant round, which saw for the new catering speak for myself, and at-risk youth, Flourish ing and community from all periods of cinema Take time out to give $2.87 million awarded to enterprise to become I’ll have many months’ Mental Health Action infrastructure.” history. Philip Smith Theatre, yourself the gift of peace community groups and completely self-sufficient. worth of qualification in our Hands Inc for its The Fund’s next gen- Edward Street, Glebe. 12 and serenity during your organisations across the “We’re extremely and skill,” Mr McManus Peer Worker Service, eral grant round, round months $47, concessions for lunch break. This weekly state. excited to receive a grant said. and Dress for Success 39, will open on 13 July. couples, seniors, students etc. session will comprise Hamlet Inc., located like this, as it will really “So many people Hobart,” she said. Guidelines and links hobartfilmsociety.com.au or guided meditations run in Hobart, received a allow us to achieve some have anxieties, problems Ms Darke said the to application forms will 6231 3581. by experienced meditators. $279,000 grant from amazing outcomes in the and issues that stop grants would make a be available on the web- Enquiries to Alice on 6278 3788 or hobart@ the TCF for the launch community with long- them from progressing positive difference in the site at www.tascomfund. HOBART LADIES brahmakumaris.org. of the charity’s second term success,” she said. in life and it halts their lives of many individuals org or by contacting the BADMINTON social enterprise, Hamlet “We’d like to give a capabilities. and communities. TCF office on telephone ASSOCIATION Catering Co. big thank you to the TCF “This establishment “It is a great source of 6232 7043 or 6232 STBA Hall, 101 Cascade T Hamlet Inc. chief Board – they’re support- gives a good opportunity pride for the TCF Board 7269. Road, South Hobart, TASMANIAN AMPUTEE executive officer Emily ing projects that meet the to anyone out there to to support so many The Tasmanian Tuesdays, Wednesdays and SOCIETY Briffa said the charity needs of Tasmanians and get that talent and skill, worthwhile projects and Community Fund was Thursdays 9.20am-12pm. To connect with the society existed to tackle the issue without organisations like as well as help boost programs in Tasmania established in 1999 Email secretaryhlba@gmail. or for further information, the of unemployment in them, a lot of projects their confidence and un- through these grants,” following the sale of the com or phone 0407 766 054 southern Tasmanian contact Tasmania. wouldn’t be able to get derstanding for anything she said. Trust Bank. is Tim Marks: phone 1300 “To date, we have off the ground. to do with employment.” “After distributing An independent HOBART ROSTRUM 782 231. provided more than “The TCF really In addition to Hamlet our $100 millionth dollar funding body, the CLUBS 16,000 hours of work deserves recognition for Inc., three more large from the Fund earlier this Fund provides grants to Learn to speak with TASSIE ROCKERS experience opportunities the amazing work they grants were awarded to year, it is important for us community organisations confidence. Our coaches DANCE CLUB to people facing signif- continue to support.” organisations to assist to continue to meet the that make a difference and members help you Every Wednesday at the develop your skills: St David’s icant barriers to unem- Twenty-one-year-old in projects focused on changing needs of the by improving the social, Derwent City Bowls 7pm- Cathedral, Macquarie St, ployment,” she said. Liam McManus does increasing workforce Tasmanian community, environmental and eco- 10pm. Suitable for all ages 1pm Tuesdays. RACT 3rd and family friendly. Ph. Caryl “We currently have work experience at Ham- engagement, which TCF and workforce participa- nomic wellbeing of the floor café, Murray St, 7.20am a wait list of more than let Café, working front of chairwoman Sally Darke tion is certainly one of Tasmanian community. 0409 703 044. 22

22 Hobart Observer July 2019 Community News Young achievers Free films screening in July WIDE Angle Tasmania animation house Blue by a biotech company to Starring Wendy is offering three free film Rocket will present 90 hunt the last Tasmanian Hughes, Robyn Nevin screenings for July, made minutes of mad, funny, Tiger. and John Hargreaves. shaping the future possible with support action-packed cartoons Tasmanian producer from the City of Hobart. for primary schoolers, Catherine Pettman will No bookings Audiences are wel- including Buzz Bumble, be present for a Q&A required as seats are come to Wide Angle Tas- Fanshaw & Crudnut, and after the screening. allocated on a first come, mania’s comfortable 70 Dumbotz. first seated basis. seat cinema at the Wid- Bring cushions and Silver Screen: ‘Careful Doors open half an eAngle Screen Centre, snacks. He Might Hear You’ hour before each screen- located at 6 Washington – Tuesday 30 July at ing and refreshments can Street, South Hobart. Wide Angle Cinema: 2pm be purchased at the bar. ‘The Hunter’ – Friday For those aged 50 Entry is free, but iGen Cinema: ‘Blue 19 July at 8pm plus. donations are welcome Rocket’s Maddest Starring Willem In the turbulent years to assist Wide Angle Tas- Ever Cartoon Show’ – Dafoe, Sam Neill and of the Great Depression, mania to support screen Thursday 11 July from Frances O’Connor, The an orphaned boy be- culture in 2019. 2pm-3.30pm Hunter is a powerful comes a pawn in a bitter For more informa- Specially for the psychological drama family feud as two aunts tion, visit www.widean- school holidays, local about a mercenary sent battle for his custody. gle.org.au/learn. From human shield Tasmanian Young Achievers Awards winners. THE winners of nine clusion, disability and sustainable – to put it categories in the mental health requires simply, helping others Tasmanian Young people like myself to helps you.” Achiever Awards were embrace difficult con- Tasmanian Young to human support announced on Friday versations and be willing Achievers Award event 31 May, with 23-year- to lean into feelings of manager Stephanie AMARA Tholley will blood everywhere.” us said it was a beau- Territory. old Sandy Bay resident discomfort and distress Commons said the never forget the 10-sec- Miraculously, both tiful day, but we were “That work was the Matthew Etherington in order to help others,” function was about ond argument with his boys survived. freezing. best thing I’ve ever done being named the 2019 Mr Etherington said. celebrating great young brother over a new When they finally “We were a long for myself and I was able Premier’s Young Achiev- Mr Etherington said Tasmanians in the com- white shirt that literally made it home through way from warm African to give so much back to er of the Year. one in four university munity. saved his life. the chaos and carnage, weather.” the community, it was so Earlier in the students experienced a “It’s so important to The 16-year-old was their mother said it was Mr Tholley shared fulfilling,” he said. evening, Mr Ethering- mental health condition, recognise and acknowl- part of a huge crowd be- time to leave. his story as part of “We could literally ton was presented with while more than 50 per edge the work that our ing herded by rebels as Mr Tholley’s family Refugee Week recently, see the difference we the St. Lukes Health cent of Australians were young people are doing, a human shield towards of nine began their which celebrates the were making to people’s Healthier Communities affected by loneliness in it motivates them to Government fighters in walk of more than 100 courage, resilience and lives every day.” Award. any given year. keep going and reach Sierra Leone in West kilometres to a refugee contributions made by His family feel Mr Etherington “Providing commu- their goals,” she said. Africa in 1999. camp in neighbouring refugees to Australian extremely privileged said he was grateful to nities with the skills and “These young It was then that Mr Guinea. society. to have been given a receive the awards and environment to help achievers shape our Tholley’s brother realised That journey, which Eighteen years on, second chance at life. be able to share stories others while helping future.” he was wearing his only included two very hard Mr Tholley is again “My arrival in Aus- and spread important themselves is a powerful Other award brand-new piece of years in a refugee camp, calling Hobart home, tralia was the best thing messages. model for community winners on the night clothing. eventually ended in working as a support to ever happen to me, Mr Etherington has resilience,” he said. included: “He pushed me Hobart and a job at the officer for international better than my best day,” primarily been involved “I want to break to the side of the road Department of Human services staff. Mr Tholley said. in advocacy in disability down stigma and fear • Alex Morris Baguley – and demanded I give Services. He has travelled “I want to con- support, social inclusion, about mental health, Colony 47 Transition him back the shirt,” Mr “I remember arriving around Australia with tinue to contribute to youth engagement and and provide people with to Work Award. Tholley said. and the sun was out,” the department, includ- the community which mental health. the skills to overcome • Campbell Remess “The next thing I Mr Tholley said. ing delivering services in opened the door to me. He coaches the barriers to connected- – Heather & Christo- know, I wake up and “The immigration remote Indigenous com- “I live in the lucky Big Issue’s Community ness and social support pher Chong Com- there are bodies and official who welcomed munities in the Northern country, that’s for sure.” Street Soccer Program for themselves and munity Service & to use sports as a others.” Volunteering Award. platform to empower Mr Etherington said • Elias Solis – Spirit of and improve the lives much of his inspiration Tasmania Tourism and of the disadvantaged, in becoming involved in Hospitality Award. has organised a Mental the community was due Room for all abilities Health First Aid initia- to his own experiences • Karita Casimaty – tive at UTAS to prepare of living with a some- TADPAC Print Service more than 400 students times invisible condition to the Disability to exercise self-care, called chronic fatigue Sector Award. promote mental health syndrome, affecting • Zac Romagno- in amenities upgrade and encourage peer about a quarter of a li-Townsend – Dental support, and is currently million Australians. South Aboriginal and A NEW amenities build- people with high needs. Places national register, Arts and Recreation a national Youth Health “Many of the plans Torres Strait Islander ing featuring showers, “One of the ob- making Hobart a more Centre staff. forum member and I had made for the Achievement Award. toilets and dedicated jectives of this project accessible place to visit.” This is in addition to Head of Welfare at UN future became far more • Grace Birchall – Uni- rooms for parents and was to make sure that For parents seeking new general public toilet Youth and Tasmanian difficult, and so my life versity of Tasmania, people with high needs accessible facilities were a private and practi- and shower facilities, Youth Local Govern- changed dramatically,” Faculty of Education has been officially provided for all mem- cal space for feeding, conveniently located for ment. he said. Teaching Excellence opened in Kemp Street, bers of our community cleaning and changing, people on the go. Mr Etherington has “After seeking help, Award. Hobart. and visitors – regardless the parenting room is a The amenities also been involved in a I made the decision to Located at the of their level of need,” sanctuary in the centre upgrade is part of a • Samuel Watson – First range of volunteer roles refocus on what I was Argyle Street carpark, Hobart Lord Mayor of the city. broader improvement National Real Estate at Red Cross, including passionate about, which the three-storey amen- Anna Reynolds said. The room includes program for the Kemp Leadership Award. encouraging people was people – volun- ities include toilets, a “The Changing a kitchenette and a play Street area, including to volunteer, engag- teering and community • Daniel Watkins – Mo- public shower room and Places room is a large space for toddlers, plus a new pedestrian access ing young people and work now brings me tors Tasmania Sports a parenting room with and private space that dedicated adult and child from Argyle Street to schools with the future great joy and purpose. Award. changing, feeding and is suitable for people toilet with a shower. the car park, upgraded of humanitarian work, “I feel a deep washroom facilities. with disability and their It is decorated with stormwater management and helping organise the connection to the many For more information An accredited carers. a forest-themed mural and waste management Social Connectedness people, young and old, about the awards visit, ‘Changing Places’ room “It’s the first accred- painted by three talented infrastructure, enhanced Summit during Mental who want to make our https://awardsaustralia. has been incorporated, ited Changing Places emerging urban artists pedestrian safety, land- Health Week 2018. community stronger, com/young-achiever- providing a change, toilet room in Tasmania and is in collaboration with the scaping and additional “Working in in- inclusive and more awards/tas/ and shower room for listed on the Changing City of Hobart’s Youth seating. 23

Hobart Observer July 2019 23 Sport Clubs Tasmania and North Melbourne reward volunteers CLUBS Tasmania and “They bring commu- North Melbourne nities together and pro- Football Club (NMFC) vide social capital benefits have partnered to reward by making people feel and recognise volunteers less isolated.” in the community club Mr Moore said the industry. partnership with NMFC NMFC has provided was a way to recognise four reserved seat tickets and reward the hard for every Clubs Tasma- work of volunteers at nia member for North community clubs. Melbourne games at “Both Clubs Tasma- Blundstone Arena. nia and North Mel- Clubs Tasmania is bourne are committed the peak advocacy body to engaging effectively for RSL, sporting and with the community in community clubs across meaningful ways and are Tasmania, aiming to rep- excited to be playing a resent them on a range of role in strengthening and issues relevant to clubs. rewarding the community “Our role is to work club industry,” he said. with stakeholders across North Melbourne has the state to enable the shown its commitment to broader community club playing AFL in the region industry to have the with three full-time staff skills, understanding and based in Tasmania who resources so they can work collaboratively be effective, sustainable with 26 AFL Tasmanian and viable in helping employees. Tasmania lead healthy, “Our partnership productive lives,” Clubs shows our commitment Tasmania project manag- to building and investing er Andrew Moore said. in Tasmania, with Tasma- Mr Moore said clubs nians,” North Melbourne played an important part state manager Shayne in the community. Stevenson said. “Whether it’s a Lions “Partnerships like club, Rotary club, PCYC this help us to grow the From left, Clubs Tasmania member’s John Beard, Nick Nermut, Bev Smith and Mathew Blunt enjoy a day at the footy. or local sports club, these game, strengthen path- establishments provide ways and inspire brighter Clubs Tasmania through its corporate Insurance and The Travel about Clubs Tasmania, www.nmfc.com.au/club/ places for people to futures for the Tasmanian provides a number of partners including Studio. phone 1300 125 827 tasmania for more details connect,” he said. community.” benefits to its members PFD Foods, Gallagher For more information (1300 1CLUBS) or visit about the Kangaroos. Hobart to host 17th annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour capital was revealed as This year’s tour will especially significant, a tour destination at a feature an exciting new with 2019 marking special launch event element, with 24 rural the 100th anniversary in June at Flemington and regional destina- of the three-handled Racecourse, joining 38 tions across Australia to Melbourne Cup trophy other towns and cities be allocated a barrier design. across the globe that for the 2019 Lexus “We are also de- will be part of the 17th Melbourne Cup. lighted to introduce the annual Lexus Mel- Barriers will be Lexus Melbourne Cup bourne Cup Tour. drawn at random Tour National Sweep. The VRC also throughout the tour, “This exciting officially announced and the town that draws initiative will add to the the increase in prize the barrier of the Lexus Cup Tour experience money for the Lexus Melbourne Cup-win- for communities across Melbourne Cup to $8 ning horse will be Australia.” million, a record in the presented with a cash Since its beginning, 158-year history of Aus- prize of $50,000 to be the tour has travelled tralia’s greatest race. put towards a charity more than 600,000km Lenah Valley RSL for a local community and visited more than president Ian Dobson initiative. 450 regional, rural and said being part of the VRC chairman metropolitan destina- tour would be an “un- Amanda Elliott said this tions. forgettable experience.” year’s tour would cel- It has provided com- “Lenah Valley RSL ebrate the appeal of rac- munities with a once-in- is extremely excited to ing and the iconic Lexus a-lifetime opportunity host the Lexus Mel- Melbourne Cup trophy to experience the magic bourne Cup when it with more communities of the Melbourne Cup visits Tasmania in July,” than ever before. and hear the many he said. “Since the tour stories connected with “The visit will began in 2003, we have Australia’s greatest provide our commu- delighted in bringing horse-race. nity with a wonderful communities together in For more informa- Victoria Racing Club chairman Amanda Elliott with the Lexus Melbourne Cup. opportunity to celebrate the shared history and tion about the 2019 FOLLOWING a re- Victoria Racing Club racing history when it Melbourne Cup in the iconic trophy, as magic of the Melbourne Lexus Melbourne Cup cord-breaking number (VRC) has announced plays host to the iconic 2019. well as Tasmania’s rac- Cup,” she said. Tour, visit melbourne- of applications, the that Hobart will join 18-carat gold Lexus The Tasmanian ing history.” “This year is cuptour.com.au. 24

24 Hobart Observer July 2019 OBSERVER SPT

YOUNG RUNNERS PICK UP THE PACE

More than 650 young runners competed in the 2019 SSATIS Cross Country Carnival.

MORE than 650 students shields, age group pennants said. won the boys senior and • U14 Boys 4km Isaac Clingeleffer – St Mary’s from 14 of southern Tasma- and individual placings. “It gives the athletes aggregate shield, while St Bonsey – The Hutchins College. nia’s independent schools The event returned to plenty of challenges, but Virgil’s College won the School. • U14 Girls 3km Ella Atkins participated in the 2019 Pontville after two years at also opportunities to break junior shield following Cre- • U15 Boys 4km Alexan- – Fahan School. Southern Sports Association the Rokey Police Academy away. morne resident Felix Meyer der Kwa – The Friends’ of Tasmanian Independent and was held in cool, but “Many students will now winning the under 13 boys • U15 Girls 3km Maddi- School. Schools (SSATIS) Cross fi ne conditions. look ahead to the Athletics 3km. son Brooks – Mt Carmel Country Carnival, held at There was some fabu- Tasmania 2019 Tasmanian St Michael’s Collegiate • U16 Boys 5km Dominic College. the Pontville Equestrian lous efforts on the day, with Secondary All Schools Cross were victorius in the girls White – Sacred Heart • U16 Girls 4km Georgia Centre in late May. all competitors displaying Country event at Symmons senior shield, with Ruby College. Chambers – St Mary’s The event is run an- great determination as they Plains on 2 July.” Bayley taking out the open • Open Boys 6km Rob College. nually in conjunction with tackled either a 3km, 4km, The Friends School won girls 4km. Elkerton – The Hutchins Athletics Tasmania, with the 5km or 6km course. the girls junior shield, girls Individual category win- • Open Girls 4km: Ruby School. best runners in age groups “The new course was aggregate shield and all ners were as follows: Bayley – St Michael’s ranging from under 13 to fantastic,” SSATIS adminis- co-educational shields. • U13 Boys 3km Felix Mey- • U13 Girls 3km Cate Collegiate. open competing for school tration offi cer Nikki Stuart The Hutchins School er – St Virgil’s College.

WIN ONE OF 5 DOUBLE PASSES TO THE OPENING NIGHT OF THE CLUB

David Williamson’s stage play The Club is a comedy about football and the men that run it. Directed by Les Winspear and featuring a stellar cast of Tasmania’s acting Talent: John X, Scott Farrow, Andrew Casey, Peter Miller, Andrew Colrain and Dylan Wells.

To enter, post your entry by Thursday 1st August to: Hobart Observer - The Club Competition, GPO Box 1600, Hobart TAS 7001. Winners will be contacted by phone Friday 2nd August and need to be availble for the opening night performance at 8pm on Friday 9 August.

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