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A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE HOBART MUNICIPALITY Proudly owned and published by Corporate Communicati ons (Tas) Pty Ltd OCTOBER 2019 BUILDING SMART FOR A CONNECTED HOBART DRONES that warn of approaching bushfi res, automated language translators to assist international visitors, and driverless public transport networks are part of a vision to make Hobart CITY TECHNOLOGY one of Australia’s most connected cities. The City of Hobart’s ‘Connected Hobart Framework’ and associat- ed action plan will HITS NEW HEIGHTS STORY CONTINUES PAGE 2
CROON RETURNS TO REVAMPED THEATRE ROYAL From left , CROON members John X, Andrew Colrain and Colin Dean with Croonett e dancer Kirsty Anderton.
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2 Hobart Observer October 2019 Community News Time has fl own Building smart for a average is 359 mm, and Nearly one year since this refl ects an increasing the election – Time has rainfall defi cit since 2017. fl own since I had the I am confi dent that honour of being elected the City of Hobart has as Lord Mayor of Hobart. been working hard to The past year has connected Hobart prepare us for the inevi- been busy and produc- FROM FRONT PAGE table big fi re. tive, and I have enjoyed guide the implementation We have created 50 getting to know many of of smart technologies hectares of new green you as we enact positive and initiatives in the city By Anna Reynolds fi re breaks between changes in our city. across the next decade. Hobart Lord Mayor every property that In recognition of this “We are working to neighbours our bushland fi rst year, I am continuing position Hobart as Aus- THANKS to all members and upgraded more than my theme of connecting tralia’s most economically, of the Hobart community 100 kilometres of fi re with the community and socially and environmen- who joined the millions trails. invite you to join me at tally connected communi- of people around the We have also iden- one of the below ‘Mayor ty by 2030,” Lord Mayor world striking for a safe tifi ed bushfi re-prone in the Café’ events. Anna Reynolds said. climate at rallies on 20 regions in our planning These follow on “Hobart is a place September. laws and have 35 trained from the catch ups I held where new technologies The turnout in Ho- fi refi ghters on staff. during my campaign to have been invented and bart was truly inspiring Everyone needs to talk with the people of embraced for generations and further cements our think about how to de- Hobart, and my ongoing – Tasmania’s fi rst people reputation as a progres- fend themselves and their ‘Mayor in the Chair’ have been designing and sive capital city with houses in this changing sessions. using technology for more people who care about climate. For further informa- than 40,000 years – and the future of our planet. I encourage every- tion about the sessions innovation continues to We have worked one to think about fi re please contact margaret. play an important role. hard over a number of preparation. [email protected]. “Connected Hobart years to raise awareness The Connected Hobart Framework is set to make Hobart one of Australia’s most connected and is the City of Hobart’s re- innovati ve citi es. about the science and Tuesday 5 November sponse to the internation- projects outlined, the city innovation Peter Carr for a while, particularly to reduce the emissions al Smart Cities agenda. from Council operations. • 10-11am Smolt,107 Hill St, West Hobart action plan is separated said. while connecting with • 3-4pm Ginger Browns, 464 Macquarie St, “It is the fi rst program into current and future “Other initiatives our natural environment.” We have liaised close- of its kind for the city ly with the community to South Hobart projects that fall into help us to become more Trial technology-free and its Hobart-specifi c, one of eight Connected connected on a human zones will be free of help reduce the impacts Wednesday 6 November place-based, people-fi rst of climate change on our • 10-11am Whisk,102 Augusta Rd, Lenah Valley categories. level. mobile, Wi-Fi, satellite approach is unique in Key projects include “For example, use and Bluetooth signals, city. • 1-2 pm The Green Store,138 New Town Rd, Australia.” It is important to New Town an automated vehicle of language translation allowing people to better The framework con- trial, use of drones and technology in our tourism connect with nature, speak truthfully about Thursday 7 November tains eight core elements the serious threat that sensors to track weather sector would help us to cultural experiences, and • 10-11am, Cibo e vino, 45 Hampden Rd, that are vital to successful- conditions and environ- provide a more enjoya- each other. bushfi re poses to Hobart Battery Point ly creating a Smart City. in this time of increased mental threats, develop- ble experience for those The framework and • 12-1pm Harlequin, Creek Rd, New Town These include de- ment of ethical deci- visiting our city from action plan were created climate emergency. fi ning the city’s identity, Friday 8 November sion-making principles, overseas, and could break with public input via a Hobart has always establishing partnerships, • 1-2pm Boodle Beasley, Elizabeth St, and other technologies down communication thorough community been a dry city, but we identifying the right tech- are rapidly turning into a North Hobart that could lead to a more barriers within our com- consultation program, nologies and responding convenient, safer and munity. which included several tinderbox city. Saturday 9 November to challenges. more sustainable city. “In contrast, we also public forums and an It’s drier now than the • 10-11am Dr. Coffee, Salamanca Place These elements are “Some projects, such believe it’s important to online survey. last two years when we • 3-4pm Signal Station, 700 Nelson Rd, Mt Nelson further addressed through also experienced extend- as the installation of smart have tech-free zones, Projects will be Sunday 10 November specifi c programs and ini- ed fi re seasons. bin sensors, have already where people can escape implemented in stages • 10-11am Playground, Glebe Park tiatives in the ‘Connected So far in 2019, the started and are feeding the pressures of being through future budget • 2-3pm Giddy Up Foodstore, 50 Princes St, Hobart Smart City Action rainfall amount for Ho- back data that is allowing constantly connected allocations, grants and Sandy Bay. Plan.’ bart is 183.9 mm – the the City to operate more to digital networks and funding through the City With more than 50 effi ciently,” director of appreciate going offl ine Deal agreement.
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Hobart Observer October 2019 3 Community News Brave What matters to Sarah Foundation senior appointment
New Brave Foundati on chief operati ng offi ce Jill Roche.
BRAVE Foundation has portunity to work in an Year six New Town Primary School student Sarah Heynes was awarded the year fi ve/six category for Tasmania in the Whitlam Insti tute’s ‘What Matt ers’ writi ng announced the appoint- organisation that encour- competi ti on for her entry on climate change, ti tled ‘Earth Matt ers’. ment of Jill Roche to the ages and supports young YEAR six New Town the impact of climate her year fi ve/six teacher “We were doing a lot School in NSW being position of chief operat- women who start their Primary School student change through the per- Jessica Abrego. of work on persuasive announced the national ing offi cer. parenting journey early in Sarah Heynes has been spective of planet Earth. “Ms Abrego helped writing and sustainability, winner at a ceremony on Immediately prior life, just as she did.” awarded one of the “Climate change is a me with bits and pieces so it was really good 9 September. to joining Brave, Ms Chair of Brave state’s top writing hon- big deal for a lot of kids like adding more emo- timing to talk about what “It is exhilarating to Roche was World Vision’s Foundation Board Gary ours after winning the and families because tive language,” she said. mattered to the students read the entries from this chief of corporate affairs, Lottering said: “We are year fi ve/six category for even if you don’t believe “During the process and for them to be able very talented group of joining that organisation indeed privileged to wel- Tasmania in the Whitlam in it, it is still going to I learnt that a lot of peo- to use their voice to young Australians,” Whit- in 2010. come Jill to the executive Institute’s ‘What Matters’ happen,” Sarah said. ple are passionate about persuade people to see lam Institute director Chief executive of- team of Brave. writing competition. “I thought if I did win climate change and other their side. Leanne Smith said. fi cer and founding direc- “Through the lead- Inspired by Gough then people would read issues.” “We can tell stu- “There is great beau- tor of Brave Foundation ership of our CEO, Ber- Whitlam’s commitment my story and see that if Teacher Ms Abrego dents what we want, ty in their words and Bernadette Black said Ms nadette Black, we have to involving young Earth could talk, I don’t said Sarah was a deserv- but they’re the ones there are valuable in- Roche was an accom- the privilege as a board people in the shaping think it would like how ing winner and fi nalist. that are growing up in sights in their arguments plished executive leader of having a fantastic team of Australia, the annual it’s being treated.” “When Sarah gave this society and they’re that deserve to be heard and brought extensive to manage the differ- competition asks stu- Sarah said she was me her initial work I the ones who need to and responded to. experience to Brave with ent departments of the dents in years fi ve to 12 very surprised when was actually quite teary have a voice about their “Not only should a career spanning not- charity and specifi cally to write a short essay on she found out she won and emotional reading future and what impacts adults take more notice, for-profi t organisations, the Supporting Expect- what matters to them, her category and was a it, so my reaction of her them.” and listen more intently management consulting, ing and Parenting Teen their family, community, fi nalist in the national winning didn’t surprise Nearly 4,500 people to what young Australi- information technology, Program. country and world. category after entering me because as soon as I entered the competi- ans are saying, we should and banking and fi nancial “At Brave Founda- Sarah’s entry, titled the competition as part read it, I knew it was a tion this year, with Mia very seriously take stock services. tion’s recent 10 year ‘Earth Matters’, explores of a class activity set by masterpiece,” she said. Horsfall from Frensham of their advice.” “In her most recent anniversary, I made the role at World Vision, remark that I see a chap- Jill was responsible for ter for Brave Foundation Advertisement leading a broad portfolio that is beyond my dream overseeing board govern- and many prayers. ance, policy, advocacy, “If we use the government relations, analogy of a book, I see Andrew Wilkie church engagement and Brave moving on from communication,” she the full stop after the last said. word of the introduction, INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR CLARK “She is passionate turning a page, and head- about supporting organi- ing into our fi rst chapter, sations that are driven by reaching more and more purpose and more spe- expecting and parenting Want to get in touch with Andrew? cifi cally those focused on teens - giving them a 3 Drop into the office at 188 Collins Street Hobart or post a letter to GPO Box 32 Hobart 7001 building resilient young pathway to a great future. people. “Jill’s background, 3 Phone 6234 5255 or email [email protected] “As a mother of personal story and twins at the age of 20 professional career are 3 Twitter @wilkiemp, Facebook at www.facebook.com/andrewwilkiemp or book a Skype call herself, Jill is excited that core to this imminent she will now get the op- chapter.” *Weather permitting Drop by Andrew’s mobile office on the dates and locations below*: Friday 11 October 11:30am-1:30pm Lenah Valley shops THE PRELOVED Friday 18 October 11:30am-1:30pm Glenorchy Main Rd near police station CLOTHING MARKET Music, coffee & piles of loved/ Friday 25 October 11:30am-1:30pm Moonah Main Road vintage/retro clothing. 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4 Hobart Observer October 2019 Community News Tasmania’s community Doctors tune their strings newspapers form new Alliance
TWELVE Tasmanian that as the fi rst and the importance of their community newspapers best trusted source of local community news- have banded together local news, community paper when seeking under the banner of the newspapers provided to communicate with Tasmanian Community the ideal medium for Tasmanians.” Newspaper Alliance governments of all levels Mr Stansfi eld said (TCNA). to communicate with that the 12 newspapers Convener of the their local community. cover the state geo- TCNA Brad Stans- “The purpose of the graphically from King fi eld said that the new Alliance is to highlight Island in the far north- alliance is designed to the important role west to Scottsdale in the bring about greater rec- community newspapers north-east, to Huonville ognition of the role and play and how important and Port Arthur in the importance of commu- it is for governments to south. nity newspapers which recognise this,” he said. Collectively, the is often overlooked, “One example 12 newspapers in particularly by govern- we will be seeking to the TCNA have a ment. change is the current readership of more “Members of the anachronism in the than 110,000 people Tasmanian Community Local Government Act each month, which is Newspaper Alliance which requires Councils more than the average strongly believe that to advertise events such weekday readership of community newspapers as Council meetings in Tasmania’s three daily The Australian Doctors Orchestra at the Stanley Burbury Theatre at the University of Tasmania. represent the future of a daily newspaper in newspapers combined. MORE than 100 med- Doctors Orchestra was back in 1993, the mem- dent Phillip Taylor. news in local communi- Tasmania. The 12 newspapers ical professionals from started by then-Hobart bers of the Australian The program began ties”, Mr Stansfi eld said. “This usually then are – the King Island across Australia swapped plastic surgeon and vio- Doctors Orchestra have with Respighi’s Foun- “In the communities precludes the Council Courier, the Circular their surgical implements linist Miki Pohl in 1991. gathered annually, using tains of Romel before we serve we are the fi rst due to cost reasons Head Chronicle, the for musical instruments Miki was inspired each event to raise funds acclaimed former Tas- source of trusted local from also advertising Northern Midlands and converged on Ho- to form a doctors’ for charities across the manian violinist Kathryn news, because we cover in the local weekly, Courier, the North-East- bart last month, as the orchestra after noticing country. Taylor was the featured the stories that bigger bi-monthly, or monthly ern Advertiser, the Der- Australian Doctors Or- the disproportionate In Hobart last month, soloist for the Sibelius news organisations often community newspaper, went Valley Gazette, the chestra performed here number of doctors at two days of rehearsals Violin Concerto. The or- ignore. where the advertise- Glenorchy Gazette, the for just the second time the Mount Buller string culminated in a Sunday chestra then concluded “We understand our ment is much more Hobart Observer, the in its 26-year history. music camps he attend- afternoon performance with Rimsky-Korsakov’s local communities, and likely to be relevant, Eastern Shore Sun, the A unique national ed, and also in the ranks in the Stanley Burbury Scheherazade. understand the impor- and read. Kingborough Chronicle, fellowship of medical of the Hobart Chamber Theatre at the University All proceeds from tance of putting the “Similarly, many the Huon News, the professionals who are Orchestra. of Tasmania, with the the concert’s ticket sales local community fi rst.” Government depart- Sorell Times, and the also classically trained Since holding its fi rst orchestra conducted by were donated to Lifeline Mr Stansfi eld said ments fail to consider Tasman Gazette. musicians, the Australian concert in Melbourne former Tasmanian resi- Tasmania.
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Hobart Observer October 2019 5 Community News Paper studio turns weeds into art
City of Hobart’s Bushcare team leader Bec Johnson delivering 11 bags of red hot poker leaves to Annabel Tanner’s Plane Tree Studio aft er a Bushcare event with the Lambert Gully Bushcare Group.
WHEN the owner of Park. said. end up in land fi ll, but they clog up gullies, species. these weeds out of Bi- Hobart’s niche paper Ms Turner has been “The leaves from Lambert Gully Bushcare rapidly take over creeks Lambert Gully centennial Park, with the and design studio Plane running Plane Tree for red hot pokers are an carefully sorts out the and drainage lines, Bushcare is doing a added bonus of turning Tree was put on hold 30 years, making beau- incredible fi bre to work leaves from the rest of and choke out native tremendous job pulling them into art. during a telephone call tiful, handmade paper with when creating the the plant, ensuring that to the City of Hobart from all manner of sort of hand crafted very little of the weed is she paid attention to the materials, including recy- paper we make at Plane going into green waste. recorded message. cled paper and paper Tree.” Red hot pokers have What pricked Di products, and now the Since that promising long been a favourite of Turner’s ear were the leaves of red hot pokers. phone call, Ms Turner gardeners in Hobart. Hobart words ‘red hot pokers’, “I’m always peering has been working with They have a striking used in reference to the into people’s gardens Lambert Gully Bushcare, red and yellow fl ow- City’s fantastic Bushcare looking for red hot taking delivery of huge er that attracts nec- program and in par- pokers, so when I heard bags of red hot poker tar-feeding birds and are ticular the work of the Bushcare was clearing leaves and turning them extremely hardy. Lambert Gully Bushcare large plots of the plant into beautiful handmade However, they are group which has been out of nearby bushland paper products. a well-known garden battling this environ- I couldn’t resist the Once cleared out escapee, and easily jump WE’VE mental weed in the wet chance to get my hands of bushland gullies the fence lines into our gullies of Bicentennial on some,” Ms Turner weeds would normally bushland reserves where MOVED Come and visit us at our new address at the Cambridge Homemaker Centre.
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SPECIALISING IN ALL YOUR #Pinkbox combats DENTURE CARE NEEDS • DVA and PENSIONERS welcome period poverty • Comfortable natural looking dentures • flexible metal free partial dentures FREE sanitary products are now available in a • affordable IMPLANT retained dentures central Hobart location to help combat period • Same day repairs, relines poverty. The City of Hobart has partnered with CALL 6272 0544 NOW TO Share the Dignity, an organisation that makes BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION! pads and tampons available for free to Now in two great locations: 118 Main Road Moonah those who need them and city address available by request via vending machines, to commence a three- month trial program. Councillor Holly Ewin, who initiated the program, said a free vending machine – known as a #Pinkbox – had been installed at the newly upgraded Kemp Street amenities building. “This location was chosen because it is convenient and safe, has high visitation and is regularly used by the homeless community and young people,” she said. “The provision of free menstrual products in a public place goes a long way toward erad- icating period poverty – that is where women are having to make a choice between buying Free sanitary products are now available in a vending machine known as a #Pinkbox at the expensive menstrual Kemp Street amenities building. products or buying food chines dispense period is using homelessness what we call ‘period or other essential items.” packs that contain two services or has fled poverty’.” Share the Dignity’s pads and six tampons, domestic violence. The #Pinkbox has Tasmania team leader allowing girls and “We are also there been installed in the Tania Watson said she women access to free to support the women accessible toilet on level was pleased to see the sanitary products to who can’t afford to put one of the Kemp Street placement of the first manage their period food on the table, fuel amenities building at the #Pinkbox in a public with dignity,” she said. in their car or pay their Argyle Street carpark council space. “Not every wom- electricity bills – those and is now available for “Our vending ma- an using this service women experiencing use. Croon returns to revamped Theatre Royal FROM FRONT PAGE CROON brings back Bookings are a must, have our whole creative THREE of the state’s the swinging good times, with there only being team back on board, busiest performers have fi- classic groove and high three performances on 30 and this year the staging nally found some time be- jinx that is synonymous November at 2pm and will be next level”, Colin tween corporate events, with their irreverent style 8pm and on 1 December Dean said. theatrical engagements and so true to the big at 2pm. “We have also raised and national musical thea- band era. “This is going to be the bar with four very OPEN DAY tre commitments to come The trio will be ac- our fifth unique pro- special guest female together for another hit companied by the glam- duction, and the way it’s vocalists - Allison Farrow, show. orous Croonette Dancers shaping up, it’s going to Di Richards, Nicole Wednesday 16 October The larrikin lads in the and backed by Matthew be our best,” co-founder Simms-Farrow and Blythe black and white tuxedos Ives and his Big Band. John X said. Tait,” Andrew Colrain 9am-12pm & 3pm-6pm with the ever-receding The show will be “We have taken this said. hairlines have made their filled with fun, laughter opportunity, when Colin “These ladies are the Hobart and Glenorchy Campuses long-awaited return to and toe tapping music, is in between cities with best in the business and Hobart’s Theatre Royal. with CROON perform- Muriel’s Wedding, to we are so pumped to Andrew Colrain, ing unique renditions of launch our latest Vegas have them join us.” 6238 4333 [email protected] Colin Dean and John X all-time classics from the style show in the newly Tickets are available are CROON. greats including Sinatra, re-furbished foyers of the through https://www.the- As Tasmania’s very Dean Martin, Bobby Theatre Royal.” atreroyal.com.au/shows/ own taste of Vegas, Darin and more. “We are very lucky to very-best-croon-live. 7
Hobart Observer October 2019 7 Community News
From left , year 12 deputy head girl Emma Ward, Peri Buckley, Fahan School principal Penny Curran-Peters and year 12 deputy head girl Sophie Young. A life lived with enthusiasm STUDENTS at Fahan embracing failure and Celebrating the forward for themselves ment and learning.” they said. “Hearing Peri talk School were treated to a how you can learn from achievements of past in their chosen area of Year 12 deputy head “As we both play about the set-backs she lecture from successful these experiences. students, Fahan School interest or expertise, safe girls Emma Ward and sport, it was interesting overcame and how she international fi eld hock- Ms Buckley’s principal Penny Cur- in the knowledge that Sophie Young said the to hear Peri speak about didn’t succumb to the ey umpire Peri Buckley achievements have ran-Peters said Ms Buck- some incredible women lecture was an eye-open- how successful athletes pressure and kept doing discussing the empower- included a successful ley’s Travers Morphett have gone before them ing experience. learn to embrace com- what she loved was ment of women in sport career in hockey as both address was inspiring to to create these pathways “We learnt about petition by accepting really motivating,” they and business. a player and umpire. all that listened. for them. overcoming failure and they can only manage said. Ms Buckley, a Fahan She has umpired “It gave Fahan girls “Her authentic that disappointments we factors that are within “She was so com- alumni, delivered the 163 international games, the opportunity to hear manner and willingness may have throughout their control.” mitted to pursuing her 2019 Travers Morphett including three Olympic about a life lived with to share the weakest our lives are not failures Emma and Sophie dream and she ex- Lecture with her address Games, three World enthusiasm, energy and moments in her career – they are just part of said they were going to plained how important titled ‘Blowing the whis- Cups, two Junior World a never-ending quest for gave us all permission the learning process and incorporate Ms Buckley’s it was to seize opportu- tle on the fear of failure’, Cups, a Common- personal and profession- to acknowledge and a means of adjusting our words into their every- nities when they come drawing on her expe- wealth Games and three al excellence,” she said. embrace the power that minds to being better,” day life. up.” riences in sport to talk Champions Trophies – a “It also allowed our is inherent in failure as a about the importance of record for an Australian. girls to envision a path motivator for improve- Sue Hickey MP Liberal Member for Clark
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8 Hobart Observer October 2019 Community News Speaking of theatre…
Royal Hobart Show early bird tickets now on sale EARLY bird tickets are now on sale “Whether Tasmanians want to for this month’s Royal Hobart Show. enter their cat, their own art works, They represent a 25 per cent sav- their tapestry, or their Lego master- ing on tickets purchased at the gates pieces, there are some 20 sections during the show, to be held from in which they can enter, with each 23-26 October. section divided into multiple catego- Regular ticket prices for this year’s ries,” Royal Hobart Show chief Scott show have again been held at last Gadd said. Actor Steven Jones of Glebe in discussion with Costumer Designer Matt Stolp year’s prices. “For instance, Home Crafts in- As they represent an exceptional cludes some 150 classes ranging from LOCAL actor Steven the award-winning play formed across Australia Mr Jones has been discount, only1000 Early Bird tickets jams and relishes to woodwork. Jones is preparing to play ‘Speaking in Tongues’ this and in Europe and the perfecting his character’s are available. “Each year, we get about 6000 an intricate, infamous month. US. look by collaborating People can book online at https:// entries in these events.” character from Australian Weaving coincidence, Bovell then adapted with Speaking in Tongues ticket-sales.rna.org.au/Ticket/hobart- For all information on the various cinema history, when betrayal and suspense the story for the big set and costume designer show2019?httproute=True. sections go to the website at https:// the Hobart Repertory into an intricate, fascinat- screen, and it became Matthew Stolp, who Competitive entries in the show www.hobartshowground.com.au/ Theatre Society’s 2019 ing story with multiple the classic Australian brings more than 25 will also be closing soon. show-sections season concludes with narrative threads, Speak- 2001 movie ‘Lantana’. years’ experience in ing in Tongues examines Mr Jones will portray theatre, fi lms, visual art infi delity, moral codes Speaking in Tongues’ and arts education to the and the consequences of central character, homi- production. our emotions. cide detective Leon Zat Director Mel King When a woman – a role made famous has assembled a cast disappears, a neighbour by Anthony La Paglia in featuring some of becomes the prime Lantana. Tasmania’s fi nest stage suspect. A familiar face to lo- actors, including David The mystery only cal audiences, Mr Jones is Bannister, Aleks Crossan, deepens as more a veteran of the Hobart Arin Dean, Chris Ham- characters - and even short fi lm and theatre in- ley, Eliot McCann, Sara more deceptions – are dustries, having appeared Pensalfi ni, Sarah, Vashti introduced across the in shows for numerous Pontaks and Carrie play’s three parts, leading companies including Ho- McLean. to some spine-tingling bart Rep, the Tasmanian The cast will perform moments and plenty of Theatre Company, PLOT Speaking in Tongues at unexpected twists and and Round Earth. the Playhouse Theatre turns. But he is best known in Bathurst St from 18 Speaking in Tongues for playing Frank in the October to 2 November. won renowned Austral- long-running Betta milk Tickets are available ian playwright Andrew commercials and for his from www.playhouse. Bovell the 1997 AWGIE recurring role on the hit org.au, or at the Play- Stage Award, and the Tasmanian-fi lmed TV house Theatre box offi ce play went on to be per- comedy ‘Rosehaven’. (ph 62341536). 9
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10 Hobart Observer October 2019 A FINANCIAL MOMENT Free, fair and independent HOBART residents with issues with financial service providers were given a chance to talk to experts as part of the newly established Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s (AFCA) Financial Fair- ness Roadshow. AFCA is a not-for- profit organisation that was established in No- vember last year to deal with complaints people may have regarding their finances. “We’re completely independent and the decisions we make are binding on financial firms,” AFCA executive general manager for communications stake- holder relations Kathy Bowlen said. “It doesn’t cost any- thing for people to use us, but the benefit is we can help sort out a com- plaint that could have been stuck for months, even years. “For a lot of people, it relieves the stress that they’re not fighting a big organisation.” The Financial Fairness Roadshow was launched in Hobart in September, with the first stop being Eastlands From left, Australian Financial Complaints Authority team manager for investment and advice Tracee Cramond, local resident Bob Morris and team manager for general insurance David Turner. shopping centre where 25 financial fairness Consumer credit in- ed by financial advisors AFCA, whose jurisdic- am paying. people to gain free, fair had in Hobart contribut- checks were conducted surance, financial difficul- were some of the main tion includes complaints “Having spoken to and independent help ed valuable insight that for Hobart locals. ty and the service provid- concerns raised with against banks, credit and AFCA, I now feel con- with any complaints will ultimately help us insurance organisations, fident in pursuing some they have with financial drive change and ensure investments, financial ad- resolution.” providers, but in reality, fairer outcomes for all vice and superannuation Mr Locke said hear- most Australians don’t Australians.” providers. ing from communities know that we exist,” he In its first 10 months Switch your pension Local resident Bob like Hobart first-hand said. of operation, AFCA has Morris said he was was an invaluable exer- “The roadshow received more than 741 relieved to receive face- cise to raise awareness set out to change this financial complaints from to a local, trusted, to-face guidance for what of AFCA’s services and because it’s important Tasmanians and award- can be a confusing issue gather insights that help that all Australians feel ed over $2.3 million in to navigate. improve processes and confident in bringing compensation. not-for-profit super fund. “Having heard the drive industry change. their financial complaints For more informa- tail end of David Locke’s “AFCA was created forward. tion, visit www.afca.org. [AFCA chief executive as a one-stop-shop for “Every conversation au. officer and chief ombuds- man] radio interview, I thought I’d come down and chat to someone in person,” he said. “I’m concerned about TAX ACCOUNTANTS the service I’m receiving When it comes to tax, H&R Block staff are the experts. from my financial advisor We ask more questions to find every possible deduction given the level of fees I and credit resulting in maximum refund – minimum tax. ROBERTS & Specialising in tax help with... Q Individuals Q Capital gains PARTNERS Q Partnerships Q Shares and investments LAWYERS Q Sole traders Q Motor vehicle claims Q Companies Q Rental property returns • Wills Q Primary production Q Multiple year tax returns • Estates ... and more Call now for an appointment • Conveyancing • Litigation Glenorchy: 333 Main Road – 6273 2118 [email protected] 1 Stanton Place, tasplan.com.au 1800 005 166 Hobart: Level 1, 144 Collins Street – 6224 0817 Cambridge Issued by Tasplan Pty Ltd. For further information in relation [email protected] to whether to acquire or hold the products referred to, please (03) 6248 4144 read our guides available at tasplan.com.au/pds. The trustee of Locally owned - nationally supported Tasplan Super (ABN 14 602 032 302) is Tasplan Pty Ltd (ABN 13 009 [email protected] www.hrblock.com.au 563 062). AFSL 235391. © 2019 Tasplan Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. HOBART & SYDNEY OFFICES Fascinated by numbers. 11
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prime times SPRING 2019 Putting a dent prime times in dementia
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SUMMER 2019 ISSUE DEADLINES: Adverti sing booking: Monday 16 December Editorial submission: Monday 16 December Adverti sing material: Monday 6 January Distributed: January 2020, inserted in the Glenorchy Gazett e, Hobart Observer and Eastern Shore Sun Turn any Toilet into a ...Simply by Changing the Seat! Professor James Vickers at the launch of the ISLAND project. BIDET THE Wicking Dementia risk of dementia if they to make the ISLAND especially those who Research and Education are not managed, espe- Project a success. are concerned about Install Now! Centre – a global re- cially from middle age “We hope you will dementia and the impact search leader on the risk onwards. help us spread the word it has on individuals, On your toilet ... it factors for dementia – is Project manager of about this important families and communi- calling on the local com- the ISLAND Project project that aims to im- ties,” Ms Douglas said. only takes minutes munity to participate in Helen Douglas said prove the health of our “With the help of our the ISLAND Project. many of these risk population and make community, we believe Warm water wash The largest dementia factors were prevalent in a dent in dementia in we can have a positive prevention project in the population. Tasmania.” impact on dementia Warm air dryer the world, the ISLAND “We want to help our The project is seek- in Tasmania and help Soft closing lid Project seeks to equip community members ing to sign up more than Tasmania lead the world Heated seat members of the Tasma- to reduce their risk of 10,000 Tasmanians who in preventing this life nian community with dementia and improve are more than 50 years changing condition.” ...& more the knowledge and in- their overall health and of age. To register interest formation to self-manage wellbeing,” she said. “We hope to reach or for more information, personal risk factors that “But we need the all Tasmanians more visit https://islandpro- are known to increase help of our community than 50 years of age, ject.utas.edu.au/.
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prime times SPRING 2019 Glenview receives top honours GLENORCHY-based aged care provider Glenview Community Services has taken out the state’s top honours in aged care after being recently awarded the 2019 Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) Provider of the Year Award (Tas- mania). Having been recog- nised as the state’s leading body for aged care pro- viders, Glenview is now in the running for the national award, which will be announced in October. Glenview chief executive offi cer Lucy O’Flaherty said the award recognised the level of service provided by the hard working staff and volunteers. “It shows a level of service excellence, a level of service innova- tions, a commitment to the community and a commitment to exceeding standards,” she said. The Glenview Community Services team receive the award for the 2019 Aged & Community Services Australia Provider of the Year. “Glenview, like many other aged care providers, ing a service because no because it’s the right thing of, not just myself and Ms O’Flaherty said view actively participate in teers were fi nalists in their was born out of volun- one else was. to do, so these awards are the current team, but also Glenview actively sought the life of Glenview – we category. teers coming together in “We’ve been doing a lovely way of acknowl- those who have come feedback from residents actually get out there and “Our volunteers do the late 1940s and provid- this stuff for many years edging the effort and time before us.” and families to continue get involved. a range of things such to improve their services. “It’s by being present as looking after pets, “When something with both residents and doing music therapy, goes wrong, we’re com- family members that we helping with our mobile mitted to open disclosure get to have lovely conver- library, deliver post or just and being really upfront sations as we walk down one-on-one-companion- about what we can do the corridor or serve up ship,” Ms O’Flaherty said. Get more from to make good and make morning tea.” “What they [volun- sure we get things right As well as being teers] do really emphasis- the next time,” she said. awarded Provider of the es what we can do as a your in-home care “The team at Glen- Year, two Glenview volun- whole Glenview family.”
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Greg Cooper and Jo Cordell-Cooper hiking the six-day Overland Track.
By Jo Cordell-Cooper* 1. Start wearing a pack with will be my reality once I get the weight increasing to Nepal. LAST month, I spoke about the incrementally. Even little free 10walks10weeks initiative walks like when you walk 3. Do some really long (seven (between 2 September and 25 your dog add up. It is not hours plus) day walks with November) to encourage you to only your powerhouse hiking a pack prior to leaving. walk more often and address your muscles (legs and buttocks) Wear what you will wear on personal risk factors associated that need conditioning. Your your extended trip. Aim for with having a stroke. whole body needs to become that route to be similar in You can still join in, and all you accustomed to hiking with a terms of hills climbed and ter- have to do is share your walk (of backpack on. rain encountered. Study the 60-minute duration or longer over topography of your intended and above what you usually do) 2. Walk on tired legs. Recent- walk so you have the experi- FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND on the HIKE READY Facebook ly, I completed a two-hour ence and stamina for it. group. walk up and down the hills FELLOWSHIP IN RETIREMENT Little walks add up, and for of the Montrose Trail. While What are you waiting for? Come and join PROBUS! Hiking should be an absolute those getting a little more adven- a two-hour walk is nowhere pleasure, but it can be uncomfort- Meet fellow retirees and enjoy activities as members of an turous there are HIKE READY near the eight-hour days able and challenging if you are exciting social club in the company of new friends. seminars and resources to help I’ll be doing, it was a hard poorly prepared. you walk further. walk because it was hilly, A new Probus Club is being formed in your area If any of this resonates with I’m about to embark on my and my hiking buddy and I and is looking for members! you, please feel free to make con- biggest hike ever, an 18-day hike really pushed ourselves. We tact with me. around the Annapurna Circuit in were indeed pooped after HOBART COMBINED PROBUS CLUB There’s a free hiking tips Nepal. the two-hour jaunt that we resource to download on the front North Hobart Bowls & Community Centre, I’ve been preparing for it over completed at 5.30pm – right Venue: page of my website at jocc.com.au. Cnr Letitia Street & Ryde Street, North Hobart TAS 7000 the past few months, so I thought on dusk. The next morning, I’d share my top three tips for I got up at 7am and immedi- Date/Time: 25th October 2019, Friday 10am to 12pm preparing for extended hiking trips ately completed a 20-minute *Jo Cordell-Cooper owns the while juggling work and being a heavy pack walk with dog in RSVP with us today, award-winning business Jo CC parent. tow, followed by a 45-minute 1300 630 488 or [email protected] Holistic PT and is founder of local So, here are my top three weight training session. I felt hiking charity Tasmanian Iconic tips for preparing for extended a bit stiff and weary to begin For information on other Probus Clubs in the area, please visit the Walks. Make contact at jo@jocc. overnight hikes: with, but with only one rest PSPL website at www.probussouthpacific.org or phone 1300 630 488 day in my 18-day trip, this com.au or phone 0409 862 206.
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prime times SPRING 2019 Community Expo paying homage to our seniors
Palliative Care Tasmania chief executive officer Colleen Johnstone, left, with Senator Catryna Bilyk. Palliative Care Tasmania delivering results Sorell School volunteer with a furry friend and expo patron Andrew Fried. PALLIATIVE Care cation programs covering Senator Bilyk organ- illness need,” Senator FOR the fourth year in was proud to offer their Expo will feature a free Tasmania is continuing death, dying, grief and ised a petition, wrote to Bilyk said. a row, South Eastern free community event sausage sizzle, Devonshire to deliver strong results bereavement. the Federal Minister for “It is not well under- Community Care (SEC during COTA’s Seniors Tea and a petting zoo as the peak body for the Palliative Care Health, moved a motion stood that palliative care Care) will host a free Week running from 14 to to keep the little ones palliative care sector. Tasmania had also taken in the Senate calling is more than just health Community Expo during 20 October. entertained. Labor Senator Ca- the lead on organising on the Government to care, but also addresses a Seniors Week 2019. “Hosting an event like “We believe the SEC tryna Bilyk met recently and implementing the extend Palliative Care patient’s emotional, psy- Paying homage to our Community Expo Care Community Expo is with the organisation’s Palliative Care Commu- Tasmania’s funding and chological and spiritual Tasmanian seniors, the during Seniors Week is a testament to the com- chief executive officer, nity Charter, an agree- delivered several speech- needs. family-friendly Commu- our way of showing our munity spirit that is alive Colleen Johnstone, ment on the principles of es in Parliament about “Unfortunately, many nity Expo brings together elders how much we and well in the Sorell for an update on its palliative care between the issue. Australians are failing to more than 25 organisa- value their contribution municipality, and are ex- activities two years after service providers and the After a year of cam- plan for their end-of-life tions from the health, to our community,” She cited to be a driving-force the Senator successfully Tasmanian community, paigning, the organisation care or discuss their wish- wellbeing and commu- said. behind that ethos into the campaigned to save the including the Aboriginal finally received a further es with loved ones. nity sectors to provide SEC Care is a not- future,” Ms Pollard said. organisation from closure. community and people three-year funding agree- “As a result, their end- information, advice and for-profit organisation The Expo will be held Ms Johnstone re- from a diverse range ment. of-life experiences are free health checks. that supports people of at 12 Somerville Street ported that since it had of cultures and social “Having a strong, not in accordance with SEC Care chief exec- all ages with in-home and in Sorell on Saturday 19 started receiving funding groups. active peak body is vital their wishes. utive officer Helen Pol- community care. October from 11am to through the Better In 2016, Palliative to ensuring the policies, “The work of organi- lard said the organisation The Community 2pm. Access to Palliative Care Care Tasmania’s funding education, training and sations like Palliative Care program, Palliative Care was not renewed, and advocacy is available for Tasmania, with the sector Tasmania had reached they struggled to survive the palliative care sector and in the wider commu- 25,000 to 30,000 people on reserve funds for the to deliver the services nity, is vital to turning this with its community edu- next 12 months. people with life-limiting around.”
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Hobart Observer October 2019 15 Community News Gold medal winning barbershop performance THE “signature” sound of one of the world’s best vocal groups rung out around Hobart last month, when hundreds of singers hit town for a major national conven- Post-natal fi tness personal trainer Sheridan Carthew-Wakefi eld with her seven-year-old daugh- tion. ter Ingrid. A cappella group, Sig- nature Quartet was the headline act at the 17th Barbershop Harmony GETTING BEYOND Australia (BHA) National Convention, which saw about 500 delegates from across the country fl y in for a harmonious BABY BODY SHAPE Hobart weekend. PRE and post-natal are based around weight more motivation reasons Known for its unique fi tness professionals from loss and more focusing behind mums exercising takes on a cappella cov- the Body Beyond Baby on rebuilding them from rather than it just being ers of well-known R&B affi liate team across Aus- the inside out,” she said. because they’re feeling and soul songs, Signature tralia and New Zealand Negative thoughts on ashamed of how they - Eddie Mejia, Dan Walz, are starting a campaign body image for women look,” she said. Daniel Cochran and Will that focuses on mums is common throughout “We want to hold Rodriguez – recently embracing their shape af- Australia, with almost the event as a sign of soli- defeated the top 40 ter child birth, with a free two-thirds of Australian darity and that there are quartets in the world to mum’s training session to women spending a lot more important things to claim the gold medal at A cappella group, Signature Quartet were one of the headline acts at the 17th Barbershop Harmony Australia Nati onal Conventi on in Hobart. be held in Hobart. of time thinking about focus on in that time of a the 2019 Barbershop Personal trainer weight and body shape. women’s life.” Harmony Society (BHS) Champions, performing with Adelaide a cappel- score in Australian histo- specialising in post-na- A further nearly three The #no- International, held in Salt alongside Australia’s best la group The Festival ry from the international tal fi tness Sheridan quarters wish they could moreprebabybody Lake City in July. quartets and choruses. Statesmen Chorus also in panel of judges. Carthew-Wakefi eld said change the way they Hobart Mums training “Signature is known The quartet took full voice. Their performances the campaign and event look. session will be held in for its smoky RnB time to coach more Performing a In Hobart during the was about taking the Ms Carthew- Sandy Bay on Saturday songs, and its passionate than 100 young people repertoire ranging from convention included the pressure off mums to Wakefi eld said new 10 October. crowd-pleasing delivery - from across Australia - contemporary to classical, standing-room-only ‘Taste feel as though they had mums face a lot of It is encouraged to audiences can’t help but including 50 students The Festival Statesmen of Barbershop’ show at to get back to a pre-baby challenges and wanted bring comfortable active love their performance,” from Launceston and Chorus has been provid- Hobart Town Hall. body or achieve a certain the event to empower wear, sweat towel and Barbershop Harmony Hobart schools – at a ing a platform for Ade- The organisation also aesthetic after they had women and help them water bottle. Festival co-convenor Youth Chorus Work- laide’s fi nest male singers entered several quartets become a mum. put an end to their For more informa- Trevor Rootes said. shop at Wrest Point, and to achieve vocal and in competition, with their “We’re trying to take post-pregnancy body. tion, email sheridan@ Signature performed performed an exclusive performance excellence under-25 quartet winning the focus off goals that “There needs to be myfi tmumma.com. at a number of Barber- ‘Sing with the Champs’ since 2009. the gold medal in the shop Harmony Festival session to raise money The group has head- junior division. events in Hobart, includ- for charity. lined a number of choral “The lads really ADVERTISEMENT ing singing at the Civic Last year’s Barber- festivals across Australia, showcased the best of Welcome and Farewell shop Harmony Australia and last year took out what they have to offer Luncheon and headlin- Chorus champions were fi rst place at the National - a contrast in musical Elise ing the big A Cappella the other headline act in Barbershop Convention styles, smooth choreog- Spectacular Showcase of town for the convention, – drawing the highest raphy, classical commis- sions, great singing, fun and heart,” founder and Archer artistic director Jonathan Bligh said. 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LIFE’S LITTLE TREASURES FOUNDATION TAKING THE NEXT STEP
Hoor Jehan Noorani and her three-year-old son Areeb Khandwalla will parti cipate in the Walk for Prems 2019.
HOBART families will “It took 11 days for wish on anyone, but Mrs Noorani encour- walk together in unity me to be able to hold then we were just really aged everyone to come along the Montrose him because he was too blessed that he came out along to support the Foreshore on Sunday 27 delicate, his skin was too unscathed.” walking event. October to support the delicate, and he was on Mrs Noorani said “Any baby can be 48,000 premature or sick breathing support – that the Life’s Little Treasures born premature, so it’s babies born every year in just became so normal Foundation provided a really close to home,” Australia. for us.” lot of support for not just Mrs Noorani said. The Walk for Prems Mrs Noorani said them, but many families “It could easily hap- is the largest annual Areeb was born at 26 who have a premature pen to you or someone fundraiser for the Life’s weeks and had to be baby. in your family, so it’s real- Little Treasures Founda- kept in the neonatal in- “Whenever you hear ly good to come along.” Recovering from Breast Cancer? tion, which is Australia’s tensive care unit (NICU) of someone being preg- Walk for Prems has foremost charity dedi- for three months. nant or having a kid you raised over 1.8 million Wanting to seek camaraderie with others who have been through or going cated to supporting the “I had to leave my just take it for granted and this year, Life’s Little through treatment for breast cancer? You are not alone and everyone has a families of babies born job, but I would be there that it’ll be normal, but Treasures Foundation different story of their experience with breast cancer sick or prior to 37 weeks with him from the morn- for a lot of people it’s not hopes to raise $350,000. Come and join Dragons Abreast Tasmania Hobart (DATH) on our Come and Try gestation. ing to the evening for the normal,” she said. At the beginning of Day and meet our team of dragon boat paddlers. All breast Cancer survivors are This will be the 10th whole three months and “There’s so much the walk, participants welcome, whether if it has been one year or twenty. If you know someone who year the event has run, my husband would come that goes into keeping will pause to show their has been affected by breast cancer encourage them to come along. with walks happening straight after work,” she your child in the NICU, respect for the families simultaneously in Ho- said. especially emotional sup- whose babies have sadly Be prepared to share a few jokes or a sing-a-long bart, Melbourne, Sydney, “It was really diffi cult port, so they [Life’s Little passed away. whilst we are out in Lindisfarne Bay Brisbane, Adelaide, to try and juggle home Treasures Foundation] Life’s Little Treasurers Date: Saturday 19th October 2019 Canberra, Perth, Cairns, and going to the hospital raise funds for people Foundation honours their Where: Lindisfarne Rowing Club, Townsville, Ballarat, every day. who need it – I think babies’ memory with the 16A Esplanade Lindisfarne 7015 Goulburn Valley and “There was also the they’re doing a great job ceremonial release of Time: 8.00am for 8.30 am on the water. Gippsland. emotional rollercoaster all over Australia. white doves by a family Cost: First 3 trial paddles are free. Hoor Jehan Noorani where every day the doc- “They also contacted that has lost a child. is a Lenah Valley resident tor would let you know us checking whether Walk for Prems 2019 What you need to wear: Sports pants, t-shirt/track top, sneakers or boat shoes and a hat, who has been partici- how his [Areeb] day has we needed emotional will take place at Mon- sunglasses, a change of clothes may be handy in case you get damp. Bring along a water bottle pating in the walks since been – has he been gain- support or to talk to trose Foreshore from (not glass) and sunscreen. A paddle and personal floatation device (PFD) will be supplied. her son Areeb was born ing weight, is he feeding, someone who under- 9:30am on Sunday 27 Be prepared for a scrumptious morning tea in the park after paddling premature three years and every night we had stood what we were go- October. with the DATH Team! ago. to leave him there and ing through – it’s a really To register for Walk “Areeb was born at come to an empty house. important cause and a for Prems 2019, visit Enquiries - Email: [email protected] 800 grams,” Mrs Noorani “It’s defi nitely lot more people need to www.walkforprems.org. Marion Mifsud, Secretary - 0439 878 358 said. something I wouldn’t know about it.” au. Enrol your child now in our award winning swim classes
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I’veStylishly come illustratedacross audiences across Australia the Liberal Government tunities for our artists and in a long time. - Alex and very simply told, this is a kind and and overseas. had allocated more than arts workers. touching book about fun, diversity “Terrapin is 35 years $2.65 million to 109 “I am particularly ex- and impermanence.FICTION old and is now playing to individual artists and 23 cited that the communi- its third generation of Tas- arts organisations to help ty-based work is still being BRUNY manians,” Terrapin Puppet enhance Tasmania’s thriv- produced for our school www.fullersbookshop.com.auby HEATHER ROSE Theatre’s Sam Routledge ing cultural and creative audiences, to ensure our or find us onPB Facebook$32.99 said. sector. youngest audiences are “This important “The latest round of inspired, engaged and Book of the NOW, commitment from Arts funding, which included entertained locally.” and possibly the great Tasmania will lay the both the Organisations All applications to the modern Tasmanian novel. foundation for the next Program and the Individ- Individuals and Groups Incandescent with despair- four years of activity, uals and Groups Program, round were independent- fi lled rage and ferocious with reaching children all over will enable artists across ly assessed by expert caring. I wept while reading, the State. the state to develop and peers drawn from Arts over and over, at the painful Minister for the Arts and local Liberal Member for Clark, the “We use our funding deliver arts activities in a Tasmania’s Cultural Hon Elise Archer MP with Terrapin Puppet Theatre’s Sam truths and at OUR idiot carelessness … I truly fear it’s to engage artists to create range of art forms includ- and Creative Industries Routledge. too late and we’re just helplessly bearing witness to the high quality contempo- ing music, writing, visual Register. end of what we hold dear. On a lighter note (!) this is rary theatre that plays arts and community arts,” For a full list of the HOBART based Terrapin Theatre was one of the seamless and enormously entertaining story-telling for Puppet Theatre will con- successful recipients from to children in every she said. organisations recipients, readers of all stripes and is packed with spit-your-drink- tinue to entertain audienc- a large Arts Tasmania corner of Tasmania before “It will also help to visit www.arts.tas.gov.au/ out-laughing swipes that Tasmanians especially will have es around Tasmania and funding round and will playing nationally and engage and inspire the organisations1920, and across the world thanks to receive multi-year support internationally.” wider Tasmanian com- for a full list of individual no trouble recognising. - Cat an injection of new funds for 2020 to 2023 to Minister for the Arts munity, and provide key and groups recipients, from Arts Tasmania. develop and showcase and local Liberal Member professional development visit www.arts.tas.gov.au/ www.fullersbookshop.com.au Terrapin Puppet new Tasmanian works for for Clark Elise Archer said and employment oppor- individuals1920. or fi nd us on facebook
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18 Hobart Observer October 2019 COMMUNITY DIARY Community News Nominations open to recognise Tassie’s best NOMINATIONS for the Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards for 2020 are now open in 11 categories. The Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards recognises the contribu- tion made by individuals under 29 across the state. HOBART ROSTRUM CLUBS These individuals A Learn to speak with confi dence. Our coaches show inspirational ARPA and members help you develop your skills: St qualities such as fi nding Operating for more than 30 years. Social David’s Cathedral, Macquarie St, 1pm Tues- time to help others, activities for people retiring or retired. Regular days. RACT 3rd fl oor café, Murray St, 7.20am being a leader and role bus trips, Sunday lunches, Ausmas and Wednesdays. New Sydney Hotel upstairs, Ba- model for their peers, Christmas lunches. Activities include ram- thurst St, 1pm Thursdays. Makers Space, St and paving a way for the bling, bushwalking, social tennis, bi-monthly Johns Park, New Town, 7.15pm Thursdays. future though innovative meetings with speaker at ALMAS, 17 Alma www.rostrum.com.au or Ph. 6234 6672. thinking. Street, Bellerive at 10.30am. Contact Doris 6272 3525. There are ten catego- L ries, including: B LENAH VALLEY RSL • Tasplan Super Create Monday to Friday, 4pm to close. Saturday Change Award BICYCLE NETWORK TASMANIA 2pm to close. Sunday 3pm to close. Wednes- • Spirit of Tasmania • Dental South Aborig- Career Achievement The 2020 Premier’s Our regular Social Rides program is great for day and Saturdays we have out Meat Spin Tourism and Hospitali- inal and Torres Strait Award Young Achiever of the people getting back into riding, or just wanting nights starting at 6.15pm. Ten weekly prizes ty Award Islander Achievement Year will win an addi- some company on the bike. Free, friendly and to be won. • TADPAC Print Service Award One of the 10 tional $2000 from the safe, we go to interesting places and coffee to the Disability Sector • St. Lukes Health category winners will Tasmanian Government is usually involved. Check out our upcoming M Award Healthier Communi- be named the 2020 and a state trophy. events via our website: www.biketas.org.au. • Colony 47 Transition ties Award Premier’s Young Achiever Nominations close While there, take a look at our Pedal Power - MASTERS ATHLETICS to Work Award • First National Real Es- of the Year. 10 December and can Try an E-bike project. Cross Country and road running for the over 30’s from April to September. Program at • Heather and Christo- tate Leadership Award Category winners be submitted by visiting www.tasmastersathletics.org.au. Ph: Mike pher Chong Com- • Motors Tasmania will each receive $1000 www.youngachiever- C Walker 0428 376 741 or email: tasmasters- munity Service and Sports Award and a trophy courtesy of awards.com or calling CROQUET [email protected]. Volunteering Award • Travel Associates Axsys. 6234 9677. Sandy Bay Croquet Club, 4 Long Point Rd, Lower Sandy Bay. Join us for relaxing social N play or the stimulation of competition, either Golf or Association Croquet. New members NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA are always welcome. Coaching and loan of HOBART BRANCH equipment supplied. For inquiries phone Alicia Meets at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Annive Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay on the fourth th rsa on 0409196957 or email sandybaycroquet- 20 ry [email protected] Monday of the month from 10am-12noon. Guest speakers, outings raffl e. Cost $8 for F morning tea. Members and visitors welcome. Please contact Mary 0448 259 747. FACIAL PAIN SUPPORT GROUP For information and general support for NEW TOWN CROQUET CLUB Trigeminal Neuralgia and other facial pain Welcome new members and those wishing sufferers, contact Helen Tyzack on 0459 022 to try croquet. We are situated in a beautiful 883 and [email protected]. environment in Creek Road behind the Net- ball courts. Coaching is available and all you FINSWIMMING need to bring is yourself and soft soled shoes. Fast, graceful, fun. Join the fi nswimming team Games are played Tuesday, Wednesday, and swim like a dolphin at the Hobart Aquatic Thursday and Saturday. For enquiries please Centre on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, phone Gaylene 0419 329 337. Saturday and Oceana Mornington on Tues- day. Ages 7-70. Email ozfi nswimming@gmail. com or text 0418 136 837. S SERENITY IN THE CITY H Thursdays, 12.30-1pm at Mathers House, Bathurst St (between the Library and The HOBART EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD Playhouse Theatre). Take time out to give Meet at Lenah Valley Baptist Centre, 2 Pottery yourself the gift of peace and serenity during Rd, Lenah Valley every Thursday 10am your lunch break. This weekly session will -12.30pm and 7pm-9.30pm. New members comprise guided meditations run by experi- and beginners welcome. Ph 6272 6122. enced meditators. Enquiries to Alice on 6278 Sunday, 27 October 2019 3788 or [email protected]. HOBART FILM SOCIETY 10:30 am - 4:00 pm More than 50 free members-only screenings T a year at 7.30pm, discounts at other cinemas. Bellerive Boardwalk Quality fi lms from all periods of cinema TASMANIAN AMPUTEE SOCIETY history. Philip Smith Theatre, Edward Street, To connect with the society or for further infor- Glebe. 12 months $47, concessions for cou- mation, the southern Tasmanian contact is Tim • Tassie acts: Seth Henderson, Marks: phone 1300 782 231. ples, seniors, students etc. hobartfi lmsociety. com.au or 6231 3581. Kat Edwards & Lazer Baby • Mures seafood demonstration • TASSIE ROCKERS DANCE CLUB Every Wednesday at the Derwent City Bowls • Roving entertainment & interactive stalls • Water activities • HOBART LADIES BADMINTON 7pm-10pm. Suitable for all ages and family • Westpac Rescue Helicopter with over the water rescue • ASSOCIATION friendly. Ph. Caryl 0409 703 044. STBA Hall, 101 Cascade Road, South Hobart, • Tassie food & wine • Coal River Valley produce • Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.20am- 12pm. Email [email protected] or phone 0407 766 054
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Hobart Observer October 2019 19 Community News Something for everyone at the TSO in 2020 Vaughan Williams’ ‘The with audience members Inaugurated in 2016, Lark Ascending’, Elgar’s often dressing for the oc- TSO Live Sessions have Cello Concerto – with casion, donning a Union built up a strong follow- acclaimed Chinese-Aus- Jack waistcoat or tiara or ing and always sell out tralian cellist Li-Wei Qin kilt, or all three. well ahead of time. – and Tchaikovsky’s First An Evening in Vienna As the name suggests, Piano Concerto, with celebrates the music of Family Classics concerts superstar Macedonian Johann Strauss, famous cater to those with pianist Simon Trpceski. for his waltzes and light- children. For anyone who’s hearted operettas. Held at the fami- curious about getting into Music legend Håkan ly-friendly time of 6pm Photo credit: Brad Harris. Eivind Aadland – commenc- ing TSO Chief Conductor and classical music, but not Hardenberger, who’s and lasting about an Arti sti c Director. Photo credit: sure where to start, the a virtuoso trumpeter, hour, Family Classics Alastair Bett . TSO performs the most leads a concert of music concerts offer music, Hobart students shine at famous symphony of all, by Haydn, Prokofi ev, storytelling and great WHAT’S your cup of tea Beethoven’s Fifth, Bee- Rodgers and Hart, and pre-concert activities for when it comes to orches- thoven’s ‘Emperor’ Piano Joni Mitchell. kids. tral music? Concerto and Dvorák’s Opera buffs can look For the very young – the Young Archies Awards Beethoven? Brahms? ‘New World’ Symphony, forward to a concert ver- toddlers and pre-school- Tchaikovsky? Strauss which was voted Austral- sion of Verdi’s ‘La travi- ers – there’s Mini TSO, waltzes? Concerts for ia’s top symphony in a ata’ with Pavol Breslik, where young ones get to families? top 100 poll conducted one of the hottest tenors sing, clap, dance, sway The Tasmanian by ABC Classic. in the world today, and and maybe even conduct Symphony Orchestra If you prefer your acclaimed Australian the orchestra. has launched its 2020 classics on the lighter soprano Lorina Gore. If you’re a full-time season, striking a balance, side, there’s ‘Last Night Do you prefer to im- student, you can buy a it says, between catering of the Proms’, ‘An bibe your classical music TSO student pass for $35 to diehard classical music Evening in Vienna’ and with a craft beer in hand? giving you access to all fans, serving the needs ‘Håkan Hardenberger in If so, TSO Live Ses- TSO concerts in 2020 of those who like their Concert’. sions are for you. subject to availability orchestral music on the Last Night of the Held in pubs, beer (some exclusions apply). lighter side and offering Proms is based upon the gardens, halls and sheds, For full details of the something for families London Proms model – Live Sessions mash-up Tasmanian Symphony and young children. a slightly anarchic concert a wide range of music, Orchestra’s 2020 season Topping the list of of popular classics and from Mozart to tango to and to buy tickets, visit orchestral favourites are patriotic British music Lady Gaga. tso.com.au.
Minister for the Arts and local Liberal Member for Clark the Hon Elise Archer MP presents Oscar Kelly from Mt Nelson Primary School with his Young Archies Awards.
STUDENTS from several to year six winner for his valued role in our com- Hobart schools includ- portrait titled ‘My Grand- munity, with opportuni- ing New Town Primary, father and I.’ ties such as these allow- South Hobart Primary, The grade four ing our young people to Mt Nelson Primary, student said his inspi- use their creativity and Taroona High School ration for painting his imagination to com- and Hobart College were grandfather, who passed municate and express winners in this year’s away last year, was that themselves,” she said. Young Archies Awards. he felt it would be really “Students are free to Modelled on the nice for his mum and for create a portrait of a per- famous Archibald Prize, everyone who knew his son they know who has the Young Archies show- grandfather. inspired them by using case the artistic talent of “All up it took me oil, acrylic, watercolour students from kindergar- about fi ve to six hours and/or mixed media, and ten to year 12 in govern- during school time to it’s wonderful to see such WORKSHOPS IN EVERYTHING ment schools and gives paint the portrait,” Oscar a rich and diverse array them an opportunity to said. of artworks on display.” AT THE KICKSTART ARTS CENTRE experience participating “I was really happy Ms Archer said she in an art exhibition. with the fi nished picture, was always impressed The awards are pre- but I was very, very with the “incredibly high UPCYCLING CLOTHES, CAR MAINTENANCE, HOBART sented in year categories surprised to win not one standard” of artwork REPAIR CAFE, UKELELE COURSES, MAKE & READ RUNES, with exhibitions organ- but two Young Archies on display from all age ised in schools prior to Awards.” groups across the state. POLYNESIAN DANCE, LUNCH TIME TAI CHI, TIBETAN the event. Minister for the Arts “The originality and MANDALA ART , MIDDLE EASTERN SWEETS, CONSCIOUS Four portraits are and local Liberal Mem- creativity and emotion selected from each cat- ber for Clark Elise Archer depicted by our stu- VOICE & MOVEMENT COURSE & MORE! egory at each school for presented certifi cates to dents in their portraits is the Young Archies. the Highly Commend- something of which they Mt Nelson Primary ed and Age Category should all be extremely School 10-year-old Oscar winners at the 2019 proud,” she said. Kelly not only won the Young Archies Award “I would like to con- This project was assisted through the Australian Government through the Australia Council, year three to four age ceremony. gratulate all the students its arts funding and advisory body, and Arts Tasmania by the Minister for the Arts. category, but was also “The arts play such who participated in this the overall kindergarten an important and highly year’s awards.” 20
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22 Hobart Observer October 2019 Community News Sport Friendship spans longer than international football fi elds
Work has started on restoring Hobart’s Youth Arts and Recreati on Centre, with it expected to be completed early 2020. Youth hub restoration starts HOBART’S youth will 80 or 90 young people and sports infrastructure, once again have a space using the drop-in service, and plumbing improve- to call their own when the plus there were regular ments. Youth Arts and Recrea- programs and events that In addition, a new tion Centre (Youth ARC) engaged our city’s youth entrance fronting market reopens its doors in the in positive activities,’ Mr place will be created and coming months. Harvey said. a new internal layout will Work has started on “While our youth provide space for a café the restoration of the services team has done a area to be added. Internati onal friendships have been forged, with South Hobart Football Club under 14 and 15 players competi ng in a friendly Youth ARC, which is fantastic job in providing Mr Harvey said young soccer tournament in China. expected to return to full services from alternative people would have the INTERNATIONAL were not as important as all the teams.” ticipate in an economic programming in early venues, it’s important to opportunity to put their friendships have been what the players learnt Along with playing forum at Xi’an, another 2020. have a space dedicated to own touches on the forged on the soccer fi eld from the experience, with their games, the young of Hobart’s Friendship The centre, located young people. fi nished product. following the participa- many players travelling members of the South Cities, said the event within the City Hall build- “We are very much “The old centre tion of a Hobart youth overseas for the fi rst time. Hobart Football Club demonstrated one of the ing, was badly damaged looking forward to having included art that had been team in an international “The coaching team had the opportunity to benefi ts of the Friendship during last year’s fl ood the centre back up and created by young people friendly tournament in was extremely impressed partake in many cultural Cities program. event, with most internal running as a base for the and it was heartbreaking China. with the players’ ‘growth experiences, such as visit- “The opportunity for fi xtures and equipment City’s youth services.” to see that destroyed,” he South Hobart Foot- mindset’ in diffi cult condi- ing Buddhist temples and 13 young members of destroyed. Construction is ex- said. ball Club’s under 14 and tions,” he said. participating in a range our community to be Community Culture pected to take about two “As part of the resto- under 15 players were in- “The atmosphere of mid-Autumn festival part of an international and Events Committee months, with fi t out to be ration, we’ll be inviting vited to participate in the within the teams was activities. tournament that exists chair Bill Harvey said the completed by the end of young people to decorate Fuzhou Sister City Youth fantastic, and our hosts “They made friend- specifi cally to connect centre was a much-loved the year. the centre with murals Football Invitational 2019 were extremely focused ships that defi ed language Friendship Cities is won- venue for Hobart’s young Major works include and other artworks. in Hobart’s Friendship on making sure the event barriers and the cultural derful,” he said. people. levelling and relaying of “This is their space City Fuzhou. embraced the spirit of experiences will last a “Youth programs like “On any given day, fl oors, repairs to walls, – it’s important that they They took on teams competition, sharing of lifetime,” South Hobart this encourage partici- there could be up to reinstatement of the stage have a hand in creating it.” from within Fuzhou, as cultures and friendship. Football Club volunteer pants to learn about other well as a visiting team “They gained an and chaperone Tania cultures, to share insight from fellow Friendship understanding of life as a Chung said. about their own home City Nagasaki. student and a teenager in Alderman Damon countries and – of course One of the coaches, China and Japan through Thomas, who attended – to foster friendships Matthew Tadd, said the interactions with local the soccer tournament that cross international results from the games students and players from while in China to par- boundaries.” St Anne’s Cricket Club going strong since 1965
ST Anne’s Cricket Club, It is also highly ship with the Claremont grows with there being formed in 1965, is one regarded for its junior Junior Football Club, the possibility of an of the two surviving development program, which also uses Cadbury under 17 girls team. cricket clubs from the which is now in its eighth Oval as its base. The men’s sea- previously strong Tasma- season. Not only has the club son commences early nian Churches Cricket In recent years, the been successful off the October and training is Association that now club has developed its fi eld, but it has also won held every Tuesday and plays in Tasmanian’s larg- own clubrooms at the numerous premierships Thursday from 5:30pm est cricket competition, Cadbury Oval, obtained across its grades, includ- at the Cadbury Oval. the Kookaburra Southern grants to renew the dilap- ing being last season’s Training nights for Cricket Association. idated practice facilities division one premiers. the women’s teams is to In that time, the club located there, renewed However, for various be confi rmed with the has grown from being a the centre wicket and re- reasons, the club is in season commencing late one team club to be the furbished the clubrooms urgent need of players of October. largest community cricket to a modern standard. all capabilities to fi ll their Anyone wishing club in the northern The clubrooms are senior and junior teams. to join a club with a suburbs. also a fully licenced Interest in forming strong social and family It currently provides premises with full bar an additional women’s environment, can contact a cricket facility for four facilities. team is also being sought, St Anne’s Cricket Club men’s senior teams, one In the winter season, particularly from players president Phillip Cock- women’s team and 45 the club supports two with some cricket experi- shutt on 0419 871 963
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Hobart Observer October 2019 23 Sport Hitting sixes for inclusion PEOPLE with a range nities for people who of disabilities were given wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to roll it.” the arm over and have The come and try a hit with the cricket bat day for the Inclusive during the reinvented Community Cricket Inclusive Community was held at Blundstone Cricket come and try Arena with participants day. from various disability Inclusive Communi- services including Nex- ty Cricket is a program us, Mosaic, Life Without run by Inclusive Innova- Barriers and Possability. tions Tasmania to bring “The aim of the together people with a program is to give these disability and give them guys an opportunity the opportunity to play to play cricket, to have cricket. fun, make friends, be Inclusive Innovations healthy, develop new Tasmania director of skills and give them an strategy and programs opportunity they never Jason Schmidt said the would have had before,” program was a reinven- Mr Schmidt said. tion of the Hurricanes “This is the purest Inclusion Cup that had form of cricket I’ve ever been running for the last seen – there’s no ego, couple of years. it’s joy, it’s happiness and “What we’re doing it’s fun.” here is making disability The program options available in the includes a number of mainstream atmos- pathways including the phere,” he said. Lord’s Taverners North “These programs are versus South challenge so important because and a round robin com- From left, Inclusive Community Cricket coach Taylah Purton, Christopher Arnold, Brendan, Ruby Tatnell, Nadan Hall, Matthew Hill and Inclusive Innovations Tasma- these guys get left out petition between the nia director of strategy and programs Jason Schmidt. a lot of the time, so at disability services. Inclusive Innovations Nexus client Nadan excited for the opportu- fun – that’s what sport’s the opportunity to play Nadan represented out on getting in the we’re trying to open Hall participated in the nity to play cricket again. generally about,” Nadan a game of cricket, to the South in the North state team, but this year doors and develop those Hurricanes Inclusion “You get to meet said. train to get better and versus South challenge he is determined to go mainstream opportu- Cup last year and was new people and have “It provides you with have fun.” last season, just missing one step further. JESSICA LAUNCHES A NEW RECORD MOUNT Carmel College student to pay off,” Jessica said. letics yet I recommend you do, it’s Jessica Bray has dominated the Jessica, who joined Clarence a lot of fun, you learn lots of new Southern Sports Association of Little Athletics Centre as an under skills, keep fit and you meet lots of Tasmanian Independent Schools 11 athlete at the end of 2016, said new friends,” Jessica said. (SSATIS) athletics carnival, winning she had a strong desire to continue three gold medals and breaking improving in all disciplines. Shield results for the SSATIS the under 13 girls javelin record “My favourite part of athletics athletics carnival were as fol- with a throw of 32.95 metres. is the opportunity it has brought lows: On 10 September, 14 me to learn new skills and to meet • Girls senior shield – St Michael’s southern Tasmanian independent some great fellow athletes at state Collegiate. schools fought it out for school and national events,” she said. • Girls junior shield – Mount shields and individual records, with “Mainly I do it because it’s Carmel College. participants participating in a range plainly just fun, enjoyable and • Girls aggregate shield – St Marys of events. keeps me fit.” College. Year seven student Jessica Bray Jessica said athletics had in- • Boys senior shield – Guilford from Mount Carmel College was creased her confidence, teamwork, Young College. one of the standout competitors, leadership and friendship skills. • Boys junior shield – St Virgil’s winning the discus, long jump and “Time management is another College. javelin in her age group, along big one, as I still have plenty of • Boys aggregate shield – The with the girls junior shield for her schoolwork to do on top of lots of Hutchins school. school. training,” she said. • Co-ed senior shield – Guilford “I had a goal in place to get Training up to four days a Young College. the javelin record, which I’m very week, Jessica’s main goal in athlet- • Co-ed junior shield – The relieved that I got it, and as to the ics is to place top three in Australia Friends School. Mount Carmel College student Jessica Bray broke a record in the Javelin at the Southern Sports results in all my events, it was great for javelin or be a heptathlete. • Co-ed aggregate shield – The Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools athletics carnival. Photo credit: Broughton for all those months of hard work “If you haven’t tried Little Ath- Friends School. Photography.
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24 Hobart Observer October 2019 O SE E S O T TEAM TASMANIA TRIUMPHS ON THE PISTE THE Tasmanian over 60s pétanque team have come away victorious from the Pétanque Federation of Australia’s Interstate Challenge after going through the compe- tition undefeated against various experienced national players. Pétanque is a bowling game that is played on a piste (playing fi eld) with small heavy silver balls or ‘boules’. After fi nishing in second place for three years in a row, the Tas- manian team that travelled to New South Wales contained a mixture of experience and novices. While Terry Dando, Judy Whiteaker and Jenny Webb had all represented Australia before, Peter Webb, Margi McGarry and Simon McGarry were novices playing in their fi rst national competition. “They were relative newcomers and hadn’t been playing pétanque for that long, three years at most, and they performed absolutely bril- liantly,” Mr Dando, who acted as the team’s captain and coach, said. “We trained three times a week for an hour and a half each ses- sion, practicing different skills and talking tactics because pétanque is 60 per cent skill and 40 per cent tactics.” The Tasmanian team played as a cohesive unit right from the opening round against Western Australia, and did not let that passion slip throughout the tourna- ment, even when they could not get knocked out of fi rst spot head- ing into the fi nal round against New South Wales. “I wanted us to play really well in the last game and I thought they might become complacent know- ing that we couldn’t get knocked off top stop, so I didn’t tell them – I just said lets go out there and play like we have been playing,” Mr Dando said. From left , the winning Tasmanian over 60s pétanque team of Jenny Webb, Simon McGarry, captain Terry Dando, Margi McGarry and Judy Whiteaker. Absent, Peter Webb. “The team was absolutely ex- cited about winning, they were out sport for all ages and abilities, as it because you meet people from all Mr Dando took up pétanque with tennis and golf and someone of this world.” could be played purely as a leisure walks of life and all ages because in 2002 after he was diagnosed suggested that I come to pétanque All the team members were pursuit or competitively all over you can play the game from the with a brain tumour. – that was in 2002 and in 2007 I from the Bayside Boules Pétanque the world. age of four to 90. “Previously I had played a lot was fortunate enough to be repre- Club, which has 43 members from “It’s an easy game to play – “It’s also easy on the body and of tennis and golf, and I complete- senting Australia.” Hobart, Glenorchy, Kingborough fi ve minutes to learn, a lifetime to you don’t have to worry about ly lost my balance in recovery,” For more information on and Clarence. master,” he said. pulling muscles and hamstrings he said. pétanque, visit the Bayside Boules Mr Dando said pétanque was a “The social aspect is terrifi c like in other sports.” “I found I was unable to cope Pétanque Club Facebook page.
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