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THE FULL STORY CITY NEWS PAGE 7 Laura Cardona of the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre Cafe serves up some takeaway favourites in compostable packaging. Cable Car plans open for public comment THE City of Hobart proceed to public reviewed. application and formal representation during the four- Authority, is It is acknowledged has confirmed the notification. Members of the all accompanying is available on the week period can be expected to consider that the application Mount Wellington All information public can provide information provided City of Hobart’s considered in the the application in also remains Cableway Company’s previously requested formal comment by the applicant is website at assessment process July. subject to formal planning application to complete the within a four-week also available for hobartcity.com.au/ by the Planning Further details consideration by for a cable car planning application period ending viewing. planningapplications. Authority. of the meeting will other relevant on kunanyi / Mt has now been Tuesday 22 June. Information on Only feedback The council, acting be available once authorities outside of Wellington will received and The planning how to make a formally provided as the Planning confirmed. the council.

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Anna Reynolds City of Hobart, Lord Mayor YOU may have seen this is not the end of some of the recent the festival; instead, we coverage of City of hope it is an exciting Hobart’s decision that new beginning where it will no longer be the event organisers, stall exclusive owner and holders and other operator of The Taste governments can play a of Tasmania Festival. bigger role. The City has invested We don’t intend to enormous effort into cut our ties completely Back row from left, Relationships Australia Tasmania chief executive officer Michael Kelly, Brooke Hepburn, Natasha Cloak and SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY founder building and nurturing and we’ll always be Mitch McPherson. Front row, Isabelle Brighella and Rachel Duthie. the Taste over the last a partner or sponsor, three decades. just like we are for the A NEW chilly initiative will be held on Monday well as raise funds. shortest day of the year mental health,” he said. With a huge Dark MOFO Winter is encouraging the 21 June. “This will be our first to work or to school, or “But Shorts Day investment of time and Feast. Tasmanian community SPEAK UP! Stay Shorts Day encouraging host a fundraiser. represents an opportunity money, it’s grown from We’re proud of what to don their best pair of ChatTY founder Mitch the Tasmanian “Together, braving the for us to do it together, a two-day showcase of we’ve achieved with shorts and speak out to McPherson said Shorts community to continue cold and braving the as a community.” local produce, with just The Taste in the past seek help. Day aimed to spark conversations about conversation around Funds raised on the 22 stalls, to become 31 years, but the time ‘Shorts Day’ is an conversations in the mental health,” he said. mental health.” day will help SPEAK UP! an icon of our city and is now right to explore initiative from SPEAK Tasmanian community “We want Tasmanians Mr McPherson said Stay ChatTY continue state, attracting upwards new opportunities. UP! Stay ChatTY and about mental health as to wear shorts on the Shorts Day was an their work promoting of 250,000 people. With possible new innovative and impactful positive mental health But putting on an partnerships already way to bring the and preventing suicide. event of that size and being discussed, I’m Tasmanian community To register for a scope hugely resource- excited to see the Taste together. fundraiser, visit www. intensive, and local return stronger than “SPEAK UP! staychatty.com. government is simply ever. Stay ChatTY has not suited to running a If you’d like to catch sparked thousands of large-scale, multi-day, up for a chat, come conversations in the past multi-million-dollar along to one of my eight years, but we want festival. upcoming ‘Mayor in to go bigger,” he said. ROBERTS & No other local the Chair’ sessions. “We created Shorts PARTNERS council in the country It’s an informal Day to stand unified is the owner and opportunity to raise in breaking down the LAWYERS organiser of such a something with me stigma surrounding • Wills large event. directly. The next few mental health and After careful dates are: suicide.” • Estates consideration, and • Friday 11 June, Mr McPherson said • Conveyancing extensive consultation 1-2pm at Town the Winter date of Shorts • Litigation with stallholders, Hall, Macquarie St Day was significant. council reached the • Saturday 12 June, “This is an opportunity 1 Stanton Place, hard decision to step 2-3pm at the for us to show the Cambridge away from being the Ferntree Tavern community that it might main organiser and • Friday 25 June, be a bit uncomfortable to (03) 6248 4144 funder. 1-2pm at Town be cold, just as it might [email protected] But I certainly hope Hall, Macquarie St. The new Minister for Health, Jeremy Rockliff, and SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY founder Mitch be uncomfortable to start HOBART & SYDNEY McPherson. a conversation about OFFICES

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Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer, left, and Xiaoxiao Xu, Semi-Finalist at the Young Achievers’ Awards.

FOR 28-year- she particularly different ages, you can old Xiaoxiao Xu, remembered was the really learn a lot,” she volunteering is what Red Cross’ Social Circles said. makes community stick program, which focuses Since 1989, The together. on the wellbeing of older Tasmanian Young “Volunteering helps community members Achiever Awards have build community – especially those with promoted and supported because it connects us irregular social contact. positive achievements of easily,” she said. “The lady I would young people. “Especially through visit is an amazing lady,” Xiaoxiao said she was very hard situations like Xiaoxiao said. inspired when hearing COVID-19, it makes the “She writes poetry, and stories from other finalists community stick together actually expected me at the awards ceremony and work to the same to read poetry with her and did not expect to be goal.” because she had difficulty named a semi-finalist. New Town Primary School children Alex and Zahra with Premier Peter Gutwein. Last month at the reading.” “I’m just one tiny break Young Achievers’ Awards, As an international of the community – I’m A NEW book representing making decisions without vitally important when to ensure Tasmanian held at Wrest Point, student from China who just doing what I think is the voices of 156 them,” she said. developing government children and young Xiaoxiao’s volunteering hadn’t seen her family valuable,” she said. Tasmanian school children At the book’s launch policies for improving people can access what contributions were in more than two years, Xiaoxiao said illustrates what is needed at New Town Primary their wellbeing,” she said. they need to have “the recognised when she Xiaoxiao said the Social the awards helped to improve and maintain School, Premier Peter “It’s important to find very brightest futures”. was awarded Semi- Circles program was acknowledge volunteers their wellbeing. Gutwein received a developmentally and She said the Finalist of the Heather the avenue to forming a for what they themselves The book, ‘When copy of ‘When I Wake age-appropriate ways to government were “willing and Christopher Chong valuable connection. may not realise are I Wake up I Smile,’ up I Smile’ to codesign really understand their to listen to the voices Community Service & “I would tell her when significant community accompanies a learning Tasmania’s first ever viewpoints.” of children and young Volunteering Award. I had a job interview, and contributions. resource to unify parents, whole-of-government Ms McLean said people.” “It’s a really significant she would literally hug “Like the elderly lady carers and educators in Child and Youth the book should be a “The next step is how acknowledgement – me,” she said. I used to visit, she would their roles of improving Wellbeing Strategy. “primary consultation we turn what we’ve when I received the “I’m far from my own say to me, ‘you don’t wellbeing for children and When creating the input” in shaping the heard into actions.” email, I thought wow, home, but she gave me realise the impact of young people. book, children aged four strategy to improving Electronic versions of what an encouragement,” that sense of belonging what you have done for The Commissioner to eight participated in children and young the book are available she said. and community. me,’” she said. for Children and creative workshops with peoples’ wellbeing. on the Commissioner While Xiaoxiao “Volunteering helps Xiaoxiao said in Young People Leanne community arts company As well as this, she said for Children and volunteers across with networking receiving the award, she McLean said the book All That We Are. producing ‘When I Wake Young People’s website various short and if you’re meeting was “definitely inspired and learning resource They explored up I Smile’ will influence at https://www. long-term projects, one people with different to do more and go were designed “to give wellbeing themes ‘being her future advocacy childcomm.tas.gov.au/. volunteering experience backgrounds or across further.” young people a say safe and loved’, ‘having on what they need” material basics’, ‘being and “to enable parents, healthy’, ‘learning’, Advertisement educators, or people ‘participating’, and in the community to ‘having a positive sense have conversations with of culture and identity’. children about their Ms McLean also made wellbeing.” various consultations on Andrew Wilkie Ms McLean said wellbeing with young she was “so proud” of Tasmanian children YOUR INDEPENDENT IN CANBERRA what the children had and parents, as well produced. as learned from early “What this book does learning and family is bring the issues in their centres. Want to get in touch with Andrew? words to the minds and “Listening to children, 3 Drop into the office at 188 Collins Street Hobart or post a letter to GPO Box 32 Hobart 7001 the hearts of the people no matter how young, is 3 Phone 6234 5255 or 6234 5861 3 Email [email protected] 3 Ask for a meeting

*Weather permitting • Woodheating Specialists Drop by Andrew’s mobile office on the dates and locations below*: • Flue and Chimney Cleans • Safety Checks Thursday 10 June 11.30am-1.30pm Rosetta/Montrose shops • Re-flues and Installations • Replacement parts Thursday 1 July 11.30am-1.30pm Chigwell shops • Sales of new heaters • Fully insured and all work completed to Australian Standards Andrew Wilkie MP www.andrewwilkie.org Independent Member for Clark 0407 040 641 Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000 4 Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 Community News Special reception to thank volunteers NEW CLUB HELPING IMPROVE THE City of Hobart celebrated with certificates volunteers. community who go out SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS held a special reception of appreciation, which “This reception is a of their way to help others THE Lab, a popular tech those in the Hobart area. spectrum have so much during National they also received on small way in which we and make Hobart a great based social club for “On the back of a chal- to offer, but it’s impor- Volunteer Week (17- behalf of 46 organisations can give our thanks to place to live,” Alderman young people who identi- lenging year, it is particu- tant that the community 23 May) for Hobart’s and their fellow the members of our Reynolds said. fy as being on the autism larly exciting to open our and employers learn to volunteer and charity spectrum, is opening its doors to young people in recognise the differences community. first tech club in Hobart. Hobart.” they have and not see a Each year, the City of It will provide young Mr Morgans said it was disability. Hobart recognises the people aged 10 to 18 important these spaces “The Lab focuses on contributions of volunteers with an inclusive envi- existed for young people participants’ strengths through a ceremony at the ronment and exciting with autism across the through the activities that Hobart Town Hall. opportunities to explore country, having seen an they love doing, and use Lord Mayor Anna interests, develop new increase in self-confidence this engagement as the Reynolds said this year’s skills and make friends and capacity for managing currency for providing event was especially with help from profession- social relationships for valuable social experi- important because last al mentors. young people attending ences. year’s was cancelled due The Lab Hobart will Lab sessions. “We say that partici- to COVID-19. carry on the vision of the “Social isolation is a pants leave their diagnosis “Across the past 12 wider network by focusing significant issue for young at the door and enjoy months, volunteers have on an individual’s personal people on the spectrum their engagement with played such a huge role strengths and enthusiasm with impacts on both technology, mentors in helping people cope for technology, tapping personal and employment and their peers within a with the many and varied into a common experi- opportunities,” he said. supportive environment impacts of the pandemic,” Ann Keller, left, and Noel Brodribb, right, from Print Radio Tasmania Inc receive a Certificate of ence within the group “Young people on the that The Lab offers.” she said. Appreciation from Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds. to build friendships and spectrum have some of The Lab will be hosting “For example, our technical skills. the lowest rates of em- sessions at the Glenorchy Community Event of the It will provide the ployment in the commu- Library on Saturday morn- Year Award for 2021 was opportunity to increase nity and this is a serious ings, with booking being presented in January to participants’ capacity for issue that we want to essentials. the Show Hope initiative, social connectedness, address with the experi- To make an expression through which food which is a significant issue ences participants can gain of interest, email admin@ and essential items were for young people on the in Lab sessions. thelab.org.au or visit provided to international autism spectrum. “Young people on the https://thelab.org.au/. students and people living “We are excited to in Hobart on temporary continue growing The visas and who had lost Lab’s national network by their jobs as a result of establishing Hobart’s first Covid. lab,” The Lab’s national “Many of the 50-plus coordinator Alan Morgans volunteers who worked said. with the Wellspring “Providing opportunities Anglican Church to to disadvantaged young make sure no one went people across Australia has without were international always been our priority students themselves.” and this will offer incred- The contributions Sally Chen, left, and Lynn Xu, right, from ENE World receive a Certificate of Appreciation from ible social benefits for of 90 volunteers were Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds. Participants at The Lab. Celebrate by painting the town red AURA Bar welcomed season of course includes Tasmania are invited to embrace the Winter.” returning Winter Dark Mofo and the Huon celebrate and Paint the The public is also celebrations by pouring Valley Midwinter Festival, Town Red this year. encouraged to get red cocktails and as well as the Festival of Destination creative for the festival illuminated itself in red Voices, Beaker Street, Southern Tasmania are and post photos to light for the Paint the and Tasmanian Whiskey encouraging businesses the #PTTR21 hashtag, Town Red 2021 launch. Week. and households to with prizes like This Winter’s festival Previously a southern embrace the colour accommodation and season kicks off with Tasmanian affair, all red to “celebrate the Tasmanian experiences Dark Mofo in June, businesses from across return of the festival and up for grabs. 1300 732 377 RTO 60071 including the popular 1300 732 377 RTO 60071 Winter Feast, through www.onroadoffroad.edu.au to the end of August www.onroadoffroad.edu.au with the last day of the Hadley’s Art Prize exhibition. Destination Southern Tasmania chief executive officer Alex Heroys was glad to see Winter festivities return after a COVID-19-impacted season. Mr Heroys said the Winter months were full of creativity for Paint the Town Red. “People get very creative – using red light bulbs, lanterns, decorations, paint, fabric and other red materials to adorn shopfronts, offices, public spaces and even private homes,” he said. “Tasmanians have really come to embrace both the weather and the range of events on offer during Winter.” The Winter festival Previous years of Paint the Town Red 8

Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 5 Community News Winners announced for the Tasmanian Volunteer Awards 2021

Winners, finalists and sponsors of the Tasmanian Volunteer Awards 2021.

THE valuable contribution have met, I also love Super) – Niamh Australian “It does not matter if difference – for this we Tasmanian Government volunteers make to the how volunteering allows Chapman from International Youth you are giving one hour thank them all.” and valued sponsors. Tasmanian community me to organise events Edge Radio. Association. a week, a few hours The awards are For more information was acknowledged and create change • Emergency Services • Volunteer Program each month, or more, Tasmania’s only state about the award at a reception held at that I feel is needed in Volunteer Award or Group of collectively volunteers wide program that recipients, visit https:// Blundstone Arena on Tasmania,” she said. (sponsored by the Year Award are contributing an formally recognises www.volunteeringtas. 17 when the winners of “I volunteer because Lifeline Tasmania) (sponsored by estimated $4 billion to excellence in org.au/tasmanian- the Tasmanian Volunteer I love making the – Wayne Doran CatholicCare Tasmania each year and volunteering and are volunteering- Awards 2021 were world around me from Volunteer Tasmania) – Free3b making an enormous supported by the awards-2021/. announced. a bit more socially Ambulance Officers Girls. Patron of Volunteering and environmentally Association of Volunteering Tasmania Tasmania, Her sustainable.” Tasmania. chief executive officer Excellency, Professor Ms van Dijk • Sport, Recreation Dr Lisa Schimanski said the Honourable Kate encouraged everyone to and Service Groups the judging panel always Warner AC, Governor find an organisation or Award (sponsored found it extremely of Tasmania, hosted not-for-profit they were by Volunteering difficult to narrow the 30 finalists, their inspired by and give Tasmania) – Suzie down the finalists when nominators, industry volunteering a go. Calvert from so many people were sponsors and VIPs “I think it is very Hockey Tasmania. making incredible at the official awards important that we • Arts, Heritage, contributions in their ceremony, which also thank the thousands of Tourism and Events communities across the signified the start of volunteers in Tasmania, Volunteer Award state. National Volunteer Week and hope that awards (sponsored by “There is no doubt (17 to 21 May 2021). like these show the VIRA) – Charles that Nicky is an amazing Among the award importance of all the Burns from Heritage person and an incredible recipients was Sandy Bay work that these diverse Sailing Tasmania. worthy winner of the resident Nicky van Dijk volunteers do,” she said. • Lifetime Premier’s Volunteer of From left, Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff, Patron of Volunteer Tasmania, Her Excellency, who was presented with Other award winners Achievement the Year Award, but in Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania, the Premier’s Tasmanian the Premier’s Tasmanian included: Volunteer Ward the spirit of this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award winner Nicky van Dijk, and Volunteering Tasmania chief executive Volunteer of the Year • Community (sponsored by National Volunteer officer Dr Lisa Schimanski. Award, the Environment, Care and Health Aurora Energy) Week theme ‘Recognise. Animal Care and Volunteer Award – Lorraine Reconnect. Reimagine’, Conservation Volunteer (sponsored by Walker from the I want to remind every Award, and the Youth Anglicare Tasmania) Rotary Club of volunteer that their Volunteer Award. – Robert Thomas D’Entrecasteaux contribution, big or Ms van Dijk has been from the Tasmanian Channel. small, is appreciated and volunteering in two Men’s Shed • Best Practice is significant,” she said. roles since she moved to Association. in Volunteer Volunteering is not Tasmania in 2018 from • Education, Science Management Award measured through the the Netherlands. and Technology (sponsored by number of hours people Not only has she Volunteer Award Hydro Tasmania) give, but by the impact been the president of (sponsored by Spirit – Li Yang from of what they’re doing. the UTAS Salsa Dance Society since late 2019, but she also acts as the convenor of Fossil Free UTAS, which was instrumental in the University of Tasmania declaring its intention to divest from fossil fuels in 2020. Ms van Dijk said she started volunteering to meet new people and make a difference to the community. “Besides meeting fantastic people that I Winner of the Premier’s Tasmanian Volunteer of the Year Award, the Environment, Animal otherwise would not Care and Conservation Volunteer Award, and the Youth Volunteer Award, Nicky van Dijk. 6 Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 A FINANCIAL MOMENT EOFY SAVVY SUPER STRATEGIES Services Australia’s Financial Information Service Damian Gibson over the non-concessional contribution Hank Jongen informed decisions about or disability, becoming a financial counsellors, Financial Adviser, Elevate Wealth cap, which in 2020/21 is $100,000, General Manager their finances, particularly parent, getting divorced so they won’t promote Solutions or up to $300,000 if you meet certain Services Australia people with complex or becoming a carer. or provide advice on conditions and your super balance is financial situations, or They can help people purchasing investment WITH the end of another financial year under $1.6 million. DID you know Services those who are financially who want to save for the products. fast approaching, it’s time to get your Australia offers a number vulnerable. future, are returning to FIS officers also won’t finances in order. TOP-UP YOUR SUPER WITH of specialist services you Financial Information work, thinking about or make decisions about Want to help boost your retirement HELP FROM THE GOVERNMENT can access for free? Service officers are preparing for retirement, your payments. savings while potentially saving on tax? If you earn less than $54,837 in the One I often refer specialist staff who are receiving compensation To speak to the Here we will discuss some smart 2020/21 financial year, and at least 10 people to is the Financial available through a payments, or thinking Financial Information super strategies to consider before the per cent of that income is from your Information Service (FIS). national phone service. about moving into aged Service, phone 132 300. end of the financial year. job or a business, you may consider making an after-tax super contribution. FIS provides free, They’re located across care. Say ‘Financial TAX-DEDUCTIBLE SUPER CON- If you do, the Government may independent and the country in more than FIS officers can Information Service’, TRIBUTIONS make a ‘co-contribution’ of up to $500 confidential information, 130 Services Australia explain: when prompted for the If you contribute some of your into your super account. as well as tools and service centres, and have how financial products reason of your call. after-tax income or savings into super, The maximum co-contribution is resources to help you an expert understanding work This will take you you may be eligible to claim a tax available if you contribute $1,000 and make informed decisions of income support how government through to a FIS officer deduction. earn $39,837 per annum or less. about your current and payments and financial payments work who will help you with This means you will reduce your You will receive a lower amount if future financial needs. matters. resources that may your situation. taxable income for this financial year, you contribute less than $1,000 and/ FIS is available to FIS officers can help you with your Depending on your potentially pay less tax, and boost your or earn between $39,837 and $54,837 everyone, not just people help you if you’re financial matters. circumstances, the super balance all at the same time. per annum. getting government managing a change in They provide tailored FIS officer may book The contribution is generally taxed at payments and services. your circumstances, like financial information, a further face-to-face 15 per cent in the fund. BOOST YOUR SPOUSE’S SUPER The service helps being newly employed, education and support. interview for you, in or Depending on your circumstances, this AND REDUCE YOUR TAX people of all ages and being made redundant, However, they’re not near your local Services is possibly a lower rate compared to your If your spouse is not working or earns circumstances, to make dealing with an illness financial planners or Australia service centre. marginal tax rate, which could be up to a low income, you may want to consid- 47 per cent (including Medicare Levy). er making an after-tax contribution to Therefore, this could save you up to their super account. 32 per cent in tax. This strategy could potentially benefit Grant to help reunite Tasmanian Once you’ve made the contribution you both, as your spouse’s super ac- to your super, you need to send a valid count gets a boost and you may qualify Notice of Intent form to your super for a tax offset of up to $540. fund and receive an acknowledgement You may be able to get the full offset families separated by war from them before you complete your if you contribute $3,000 and your tax return, start a pension, withdraw or spouse earns $37,000 or less per an- TASMANIAN Refugee of the distress the con- been without electricity, could be the difference rollover the money. num (including their assessable income, Legal Service (TRLS) has flict, which has reports water and food for sever- between refugees Keep in mind that personal deduct- reportable fringe benefits and reporta- been awarded a $7,000 of significant war crimes, al weeks. finding safety with family ible contributions count towards the ble employer super contributions). grant from the Harcourts is causing for separated “It is hoped that members in Australia concessional contribution cap, which is If you contribute less than $3,000, Foundation to help families in Tasmania. this legal advice and when borders reopen or $25,000 for the 2020/21 financial year. or your spouse earns between $37,000 reunite families separated The conflict, which casework will change remaining separated and However, you may be able to con- and $40,000 per annum the tax offset by war and conflict. erupted in November the pathway of many endangered. tribute more than that without penalty available will be lower. The armed Tigray 2020 from rising tensions people’s lives and He said the TRLS if you did not use the whole $25,000 There is no doubt that Superannua- conflict has affected between the Ethiopian result in families being were “very grateful to the cap in 2018/19 and 2019/20 and are tion is one of the most effective ways to many Tasmanian government and the reunited and connected Harcourts Foundation.” eligible to make ‘catch-up’ contributions. save for your retirement. residents with refugee Tigray People’s Liberation again in Tasmania,” Mr “We estimate this pro- Employing some of these strategies backgrounds who have Front (TPLF), has result- O’Connor said. ject will have a significant CONVERT YOUR PERSONAL before you retire can have a really posi- family members caught ed in around 62,255 TRLS will hire an impact on the Tasmanian SAVINGS INTO SUPER SAVINGS tive impact on your super balance. in the conflict, which is Tigrinyian refugees expert lawyer to provide community.” Another way to invest more in your Before making any contributions to ongoing in the Tigray spilling across the border free legal advice, For more information super is to use some of your after-tax your super, it is important you under- region of Ethiopia. to Sudan. which will help address about Harcourts grant income or savings, by making a person- stand all the associated rules, benefits, The grant from “Many have family the recent spike in opportunities, visit al non-concessional contribution. and consequences to ensure it is right Harcourts will help members currently living Tasmanian residents https://harcourtsfounda- Although these contributions do not for you. TRLS assist those in refugee camps in Ethi- requesting assistance tion.org/apply/. reduce your taxable income for the A financial adviser will be able to guide affected with making opia, Sudan and Eritrea,” with visa applications For more information year, you can still benefit from the low you through these strategies and give you applications to reunite Mr O’Connor said. for family members about the work of the tax rate of up to 15 per cent that is paid confidence in your decision making. with their family UNICEF estimates 1.3 from Ethiopia and Tasmanian Refugee Legal in super on investment earnings. members. million children cannot Eritrea caught in the Service, visit https:// This tax rate may be lower than what *Any advice in this publication is of TRLS Principal Lawyer go to school due to both conflict. www.facebook.com/ you would pay if you held the money a general nature only and has not been Patrick O’Connor hoped the conflict and COV- Mr O’Connor said rlstasmania/ or https:// in other investments outside super. tailored to your personal circumstances. they could alleviate some ID-19. The region has the TRLS legal advice www.trls.org.au/. Before you consider this strategy, en- Please seek personal advice prior to acting sure the contribution does not push you on this information.

From left, TRLS Migration Lawyer Donna Woodleigh, Harcourts Kingborough representative Andrew Henry and TRLS Principal Lawyer Patrick O’Connor. Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 7

WINTER 2021 | HOBARTCITY.COM.AU Enjoy a plastic-free cuppa Hobart goes single-use plastic-free next month HOBART is taking Plastic- condiment packaging. Free July to a new level Data from the National this year, with the city to Litter Index suggests that become single-use plastic- up to half of all litter is free from next month. related to takeaway food The City of Hobart’s packaging and that as Single Use Plastics By-Law much as 80 per cent of will officially take effect that is likely to end up in on 1 July. It was gazetted the region’s waterways. in early 2020 and a The Single-Use Plastics transition period applied By-Law will help to remove to give local businesses dangerous plastics from time to adapt to the new the litter stream, replacing requirements. them with compostable Last year, Hobart became options, and ultimately the first city in Australia to reduce waste to landfill. adopt a ban on single-use The introduction of plastics. The by-law bans the by-law followed the provision of single-use community consultation, takeaway food packaging during which 96 per cent and other items like of survey respondents said Laura Cardona of the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre Cafe serves up some takeaway cutlery, cups, straws and Continued page 2 favourites in compostable packaging. Town Hall history uncovered E-scooter app

HOBART Town Hall is a competition to determine treasure trove of history who would design the to be trialled waiting to be uncovered building, the Grand A ZIPPY new way to get around by local youngsters. Opening Ball in 1866, Hobart’s city centre could soon be The Hidden Histories installation of the pipe on the way. school tour has become organ in 1869 and the Expressions of Interest (EoI) a popular attraction for days of the Mayor’s Court are now open for a supplier and students. – whereby, up until 1912, operator to introduce app-based Led by the Lord Mayor, the Mayor of the day also electric scooter hire. The EoI has the tour takes students acted as a magistrate. been jointly issued by the Cities behind the scenes in Roaming goats and the of Hobart and Launceston for a the heritage sandstone selling of underweight 12-month trial across the two cities. building, which has bread and are among the The introduction of micromobility hosted many significant petty crimes dealt with in – or personal transport device – moments in Hobart’s the Town Hall courtroom. options is identified in the City’s history. There are plans to make Sustainable Hobart and Connected Starting pre- a self-guided version Hobart action plans. colonisation, students of the tour available for Electric scooters are considered are taken on a journey families in time for the to be convenient, compact and Sisters Evelyn and Sophia Jarvie explore the Town Hall’s Continued page 3 hidden histories. through the 1861 spring school holidays.

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For those who don’t have the space for a home garden, or who like a more social gardening experience, community gardens provide a great option. Community gardens are becoming increasingly popular throughout the world as a way of bringing suitable City-owned land. Each community garden local people together It might take some work has its own quirks and to grow, share and learn to get going but, once charms, reflecting the about sustainable food established, community character of the people production. gardens offer huge involved, and can contain Hobart is already home rewards for participants plots for herbs, fruit and Matt Willes’ signal box artwork titled Leave Water Out for Wildlife. to a number of small and contribute to a vegetables. community gardens, but healthier lifestyle. Find out how to start there is room for more. Community gardens a community garden, or Signal box beauty That’s why the City of can also save money on discover existing gardens Hobart has created a grocery bills and help at hobartcity.com.au/ ARTISTS have transformed drab-looking traffic signal guide to help residents reduce the environmental community-gardens or boxes across Hobart into works of art. establish their own footprint of transporting by contacting the City of The Signal Box public art program is run in partnership community gardens on food. Hobart. with Urban Smart Projects and supported by the Tasmanian Department of State Growth. Since 2012, more than 90 signal boxes have been transformed into storytelling artworks. During the latest Grants invest in community round of the program, 12 boxes have been added to the growing outdoor gallery of public art, helping to create a MORE than $200,000 in City of Hobart • a community project encouraging more vibrant and interesting city. grant funding will be invested in 26 people to submit three-line projects and events that contribute to poems for display inside metro Hobart’s community vibrancy and city buses to the theme ‘Where are economy, through the latest round we going?’ Rates hardship policy of Community, Creative and Events • Tasmanian Youth Orchestra grants. outdoor performances at the A FINANCIAL Hardship during 2020-21. Applications The successful projects have a Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens Assistance Policy will help for the temporary rates combined value of around $780,000, • Festival of Bright Ideas for people who are having remission scheme will close which means every dollar contributed National Science Week. difficulty paying their rates on 30 June this year. by the City of Hobart generates almost Combined, the 26 projects involve to access support measures, Anyone wishing to apply for $4 in local investment. more than 600 volunteers and support when a temporary COVID-19 a rates remission under the Successful projects include: 121 paid positions. Many more will rates remission scheme ends temporary scheme should do • an all-abilities pop-up fashion be involved through community at the end of this month. so before 30 June. show participation and attendance at The policy will replace For more information on • Come out and Play introductory events. an interim scheme that how to apply for assistance, basketball training sessions More information about the City was introduced to assist visit hobartcity.com.au/ • the Battery Point Historic House of Hobart’s grants programs can be ratepayers impacted rates-assistance or contact Plaques project found at hobartcity.com.au/grants. financially by COVID-19 the City of Hobart. Single-use deadline From page 1 had already moved away it was not appropriate to from single-use plastics. continue using single-use Remaining businesses have plastics. until 1 July to comply with the The City of Hobart has led by-law. by example in the transition Business owners needing to compostable packaging. further information or The Doone Kennedy Hobart assistance to comply with the Aquatic Centre café has new by-law are encouraged been single-use plastic-free to contact the City of Hobart since September 2018 and on 03 6238 2711. Salamanca Market followed More information on the soon after. new by-law and how it By the end of 2020, it was will be applied is available estimated about half of all at hobartcity.com.au/ Hobart takeaway businesses singleuseplastics.

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Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 9 City welcomes Smarter shelter design its new CEO FIVE innovative concept designs for digitally connected bus KELLY Grigsby shelters will be assessed for joined the City of practical use in Hobart. Hobart last month The City of Hobart’s Smarter as the new Chief Hobart Challenge invited ideas Executive Officer. for an interactive, digitally The former connected and environmentally Wyndham City friendly bus shelter. CEO is passionate Entries were received from 120 about cities, urban innovators from across Australia innovation, social and the world. Included are 16 and economic Tasmanian entries – two of which inclusion, and social justice. were shortlisted as finalists. Ms Grigsby said she looked forward Hobart-based finalist Urban to working with the community to Lab submitted an entry that create a vibrant, globally relevant and is described as “playful and contemporary capital city. contemporary” and features modular elements that can adapt Hobart-based Urban Lab’s modular and adaptable concept design (bottom to suit Hobart’s narrow footpaths. right) is among 120 entries submitted for the Smarter Hobart Challenge. Liveability census Belen Chirivella of Urban Lab HOBART is participating in the 2021 said her team was excited by the The finalists are now working to on accessibility needs. Australian Liveability Census, which forward-thinking nature of the develop their concepts for final “It’s important to consider will provide insight into what people project. assessment. Key considerations inclusive design from the value in their community and their “A bus stop should be a safe for the judging panel include outset,” he said. “For example, neighbourhood. place and provide protection weather protection suited to it needs to be obvious to a To contribute to the research project, from the weather; but it can be Hobart’s conditions, inclusion person with vision impairment visit placescore.org/liveability-census. more,” she said. of real-time bus arrival and that it is a bus stop, and people “We believe that the bus departure information, local and in wheelchairs need to be able shelters around Hobart should sustainable construction options, to access the bus stop and get be smart and inclusive spaces and all-abilities access. across the footpath. Undies project where people can reconnect Hobart Access Advisory The overall and People’s PERIOD-friendly underwear is available with their neighbourhood, learn, Committee’s Vaughn Bennison Choice winners will be for free to residents of the City of Hobart share, relax or even play.” has provided advice to designers announced later this month. area and who are on low incomes. Supported by a City of Hobart Urban Sustainability Grant, Women’s Health Tasmania is supplying reusable Scooter trial plan underwear to replace the need for traditional pads and tampons, which From page 1 around where they can be contain single-use plastics that environmentally friendly ridden and parked and may contribute to landfill, and can be and don’t contribute to be amended during the trial. expensive to buy. the growing congestion The successful vendor will Find out more at womenshealthtas. on local roads, with some need to demonstrate safety, org.au/the-undies-project. residents and City of Hobart software reliability and device employees already regularly maintenance measures. commuting by e-scooter. Under current Tasmanian Electric scooters may be road laws, electric scooters Lifts upgrade useful for people who need with a maximum power REPLACEMENT of the second lift at the to move around the city output of 200 watts are Argyle Street carpark is expected to be during the day but could permitted on shared paths completed by the end of July. otherwise leave their car at and roads with a speed limit Replacement of the first of the two home, or commuters who live of 50km/h or less. ageing lifts started in January and was close to the city. They also The EoI will close on 25 completed in April. offer a fun transport option June. Pending the outcome, Craig Garth and Jarmiela Nankivell regularly for visitors. the 12-month trial could start commute to work by e-scooter. Controls will be placed later this year. Council meetings COUNCIL Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall at Meeting rooms available for hire 5pm, unless otherwise advertised. All meetings are streamed live on the THE Mornington Skills Centre is located within City of Hobart’s YouTube channel and the landscaped grounds of the City of Hobart’s agendas are published on the City’s Regional Nursery. website. The centre is available for hire and has all the The 2021-22 Budget Estimates will requirements for meetings and corporate training be tabled for adoption at the Council sessions, including mobile TVs and white boards. Meeting on 21 June. It comprises two fully equipped meeting rooms Upcoming full Council meeting that can be opened into one large conference dates: space. Included are a kitchenette, accessible • 7 and 21 June toilets, parking and outdoor space. • 5 & 26 July Visit hobartcity.com.au/skillscentre for more • 9 & 23 August information or to book. • 6 & 20 September

CITYnews | WINTER 2021 3 10 Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 Corner offers new space to speak up

HOBARTIANS with to Salamanca Place and something to say are is expected to provide an invited to make use of the improved experience for both new Speakers’ Corner at speakers and listeners. Salamanca Plaza. Speakers can use the The space is designated location between 10am and as a place for free speech, midday, Monday to Friday. encouraging people to use To obtain a speaking the spoken word to share permit, visit hobartcity.com. opinions, ideas and creative au/speakerscorner or phone works. 03 6238 2711. Speakers’ Corner is Permits must be displayed available to anyone who while speaking and the Allan Mansell is the first of four artists to be part of the Crowther Reinterpreted project. wishes to deliver a peaceful provisions of the Anti- and lawful public address on Discrimination Act apply to all any topic. Poets, authors and speakers. other creative writers are also The new location will be Statue reinterpreted invited to use the space to trialled for six months and share interesting, inspiring feedback is invited from all THE second of four temporary because of Crowther’s desecration of and thought-provoking works. members of the public. Visit artworks designed to encourage the remains of Aboriginal man William The new location has yoursay.hobartcity.com.au or public conversation about the future Lanne, also known as ‘King Billy’. been established as part of contact the City of Hobart to of the William Crowther statue in Celebrated Tasmanian Aboriginal the pedestrian upgrades contribute. Franklin Square will be by Tasmanian artist Allan Mansell was the first filmmaker Roger Scholes, working contributor to the art project. in collaboration with Professor Greg Two more artworks will be installed Lehman. later this year, created by artist and Former PM leads To be installed next month, the work writer Julie Gough, and journalist and is described as a sculptural installation photographer Jillian Mundy. that will be positioned alongside the The artworks, along with community city transport talk statue, incorporating film content that feedback, will help to inform a covers the broader context of the permanent response to the statue. Visit FORMER Prime The one-hour story of William Crowther and William yoursay.hobartcity.com.au to provide Minister Malcolm forum will be held Lanne. feedback on the project. Turnbull will lead and presented The statue of Crowther – which has The project is an action in the City of a panel discussion online on Thursday stood in Franklin Square since 1889 Hobart’s Aboriginal Commitment and around the future of 17 June at 5pm. – is considered contentious by many Action Plan. Hobart’s transport Interested network at the members of the next instalment of public are invited to CityTalks. register to attend Art creates connection City Deal architect the online forum via and public transport Zoom. AN ART exhibition that advocate, Mr Turnbull CityTalks is a partnership celebrates community and (pictured) will be the keynote between the City of Hobart explores the importance speaker at the online forum, and the University of of connection in the wake which will address the topic Tasmania. of pandemic-generated Hobart at a Crossroad: Can The online forums focus on isolation was held at City we be a small city with big topics relevant to Hobart and Hall last month. transport choices? feature community leaders, The City of Hobart’s He will be joined by UTas national and international Ability to Create program Sustainable Cities researcher keynote speakers followed provides an inclusive and Dr Lisa Stafford and New by a panel discussion. Visit supportive creative outlet Zealand-based transport and hobartcity.com.au/citytalks that culminates with an land use integration specialist for details of the forum and annual public exhibition. Darren Davis. to register. This year’s program took on a new format, born out of the feelings of isolation and disconnection FOGO bin at Springs brought about by the HOBART’S first public place from the on-site cafe, which COVID-19 pandemic. Three community Artist Freddy Lee-Mount developed the Ability to Create food organics and garden uses only compostable program in partnership with the City of Hobart. organics (FOGO) bin is being packaging – can be placed in artists worked with and installed at The Springs on the FOGO bin. mentored Ability to The exhibition was early last year by local kunanyi / Mount Wellington. If bringing items from Create artists to create themed Connect and artist Peter Jeffries, The location is a popular home, please make and exhibit 85 artworks Reimagine and many of depicting hands showing spot for walkers, cyclists sure anything that is not across a range of media the works drew inspiration the sign language symbol and families to gather for a compostable is put in to the and performance. from a sculpture created for “friendship”. picnic lunch when visiting the correct bin, or is taken home. mountain. All food scraps To find out what can CONTACT THE CITY OF HOBART and compostable items – go in the FOGO bin, visit 03 6238 2711 [email protected] GPO Box 503, Hobart TAS 7001 including those purchased hobartcity.com.au/FOGO.

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Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 11 Community News ADVICE ON GETTING VACCINATED AGAINST COVID Dr Shannon Melody, important way to Australia: the Pfizer The COVID-19 also experience a mild syndrome is different Which vaccine Specialist Medical protect you, your family vaccine and the vaccinations available fever or headache. from more common should I get? Advisor, and your community AstraZeneca vaccine. in Australia have been These symptoms clots, such as deep vein Tasmanian Vaccination against COVID-19. Both vaccines require approved by our expert usually start within 24 thrombosis. Pfizer is preferred Emergency You will be protected two doses. regulatory body, the hours of vaccination and These more common over the AstraZeneca Operations Centre from severe COVID- For the Pfizer vaccine Therapeutic Goods last for one to two days. blood clots can occur in vaccine for adults under related illness and will you will receive Administration (TGA). These symptoms are around 50 Australians the age of 50. have the peace of mind two vaccinations Once approved, the not of concern unless every day separate to In people aged COVID-19 vaccinations of offering another layer approximately three TGA and the Australian severe or persistent. vaccination and are not 50 years and over, are a big step towards of protection to your weeks apart. Technical Advisory If you experience side related to the rare TTS AstraZeneca is protecting the lives of loved ones and the For the AstraZeneca Group on Immunisation effects that worry you, clotting disorder. recommended. millions of people around people around you. vaccine you will receive (ATAGI) monitor data contact your GP. TTS has not been The benefits of the globe and reducing High levels of two vaccinations within Australia and A rare but serious side seen after the Pfizer vaccination far outweigh the impacts of the vaccination against approximately 12 weeks from around the world effect called thrombosis vaccine. the risk of the rare but COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is a key apart. to ensure that the with thrombocytopaenia As a result, the Pfizer serious blood clotting On a global scale, tool in fighting the Both vaccines are vaccines remain safe. syndrome (TTS) has vaccine is the preferred complication for people COVID-19 has already pandemic. highly effective at All vaccines can have been associated with the vaccine for people in this age group. claimed the lives of more If most of the reducing the severity of side effects, and the AstraZeneca vaccine. under 50 years of age. This is because the than 3.3 million people. adult population gets COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are TTS occurs when If you have already risk of serious outcomes All Tasmanians vaccinated, this will Both vaccines no different. there are blood received your first dose from COVID-19 need to have accurate reduce the health, social work by training your After vaccination, clots (thrombosis) of AstraZeneca without infection increase with information to help and economic impacts immune system to some people experience and low platelets complication, there is no age. them make an informed of the pandemic. recognise and respond no side effects at all and (thrombocytopaenia). reason to delay or miss Decisions about decision about getting a Every dose of vaccine to the virus that causes some experience mild This syndrome your second dose (even which vaccine to COVID-19 vaccine. makes a difference. COVID-19. side effects. generally occurs if you are under 50). administer are based Below are answers What about vaccine Serious side effects between four to 20 Both doses of the on the best medical to Tasmania’s most Which COVID-19 side effects and the are very rare. days after the first dose vaccine are required evidence available. frequently asked vaccines are available blood clotting issue? Common side effects of the vaccine. to be protected against If you have particular questions. in Tasmania and how of vaccination may Global data suggests COVID-19. concerns about your do they work? More than a billion include redness at the that while the overall If you have any own circumstances or Why should I get doses of COVID-19 vaccine site, a sore incidence of TTS is concerns about getting condition, please speak vaccinated? There are currently vaccine have been arm, muscle aches and low, it is higher in those vaccinated, speak with to your doctor or health two COVID-19 delivered globally to fatigue. under 50 years of age. your usual health care care provider. Vaccination is an vaccines available in date. Some people may This newly described provider.

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12 Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 Community News Virtual reality helping forge future careers AS part of National Deborah Winton said. Guilford Young College “It was great being able Careers Week, Guilford “The college’s careers Glenorchy campus year to experience that sort of Young College recently as- counselling service 12 student Angus McGre- thing in a very different sisted students to explore provides students the gor said the experience medium and it was very future career pathways in opportunity to plan and helped him see what exciting to see these a fun and engaging way navigate their pathways pathways were available careers in an interactive by utilising virtual reality planning moving towards to him. way,” he said. (VR) technology. post-year 12 life. Students at the “This initiative provided Glenorchy campus a taster of careers students accessed VR headsets may have have ever from Work Windows to considered. experience what it would “It was an excellent be like to work in different way to actually see what it types of workplaces. would be like working in More than 100 students that area or industry.” utilised the VR technology Some year 10 students experiencing careers such from Dominic College as fire-fighter, agronomist, were also invited to expe- physiotherapist and more. rience the virtual reality. “National Careers “Dominic College stu- Week is about highlighting dents considered oppor- careers and possibilities tunities and chatted about available to young people career pathways available in Tasmania,” Guilford to them as they transition Young College pathways to Guilford Young Col- and careers counsellor lege,” Ms Winton said. Guilford Young student Angus McGregor.

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Walk for Memory a success Night hikes a hit

Jo-Cordell Cooper* Every Friday night These participants we meet, with flashlight have become friends and HIKING has certainly and warm clothing, at a welcome ‘newbies’ with increased in popularity different location on the a warm and supportive since our COVID-19 Eastern Shore. environment. lockdown last year. We use well marked As our fitness Hiking in groups was tracks and surprise the improves, we look one of the last group infrequent but curious forward to half day walks activities to be cancelled dog walkers with our on Kunanyi and we and one of the first to be head torches and recently visited Mount reinstated after isolation. beanies. Field for the turning of Hiking is good for you We are winding around the fagus – Australia’s physically, mentally and the neighbourhood green only deciduous beech. socially so my group of spaces that are largely This is an iconic beginner hikers were without anyone in them Tasmanian thing to do. keen to get back into at all. If you are wanting our Friday Night Hikes We know where all to improve your fitness routine. the local frogs hang out through hiking, if you However, it was mid- and which walks are best do not like the gym winter and dark. to do when the moon setting, but thrive in As an experienced is full. the outdoors, you’d be hiker, I knew there was There is always a hill – welcome to join our benefit in hiking at night. it is a fitness walk after all. Friday Night Hikes. Just about every global We explore all the little walk I have completed known cut through paths Jo Cordell-Cooper has an early morning or to access different views, founded the award late night hike offering – but generally we see winning business Jo to see the sun rise or set the Derwent, city lights, CC Holistic PT. She on a remote mountain the bridges and glorious specialises in hiking somewhere on the globe. Kunanyi as the sun sets. fitness, as well as I knew if I could It is a calming and a working with a range encourage my clients to definite full stop to the of clients who have a come hiking in the dark, working week. few complexities like I would be meeting their When I began the arthritis, cancer, or back needs in so many ways. Friday Night Hikes, I was issues. Free Hiking The question was – only thinking in terms Fitness resources can would they want to hike of hiking fitness, but it be downloaded from mid-Winter? soon became obvious www.jocc.com.au/hiking. Would the cold and that people come for a Make contact if you are dark put them off? number of reasons and interested [email protected]. All but one of my mostly that was for the au, or 0409 86 2206. clients thought it was social connection and Jo Cordell-Cooper is a great idea, and I was jump start to a great licenced for commercial AN impressive $29,000 made to the format about 16,700 by 2058, to attend the event were back in business. weekend. hikes. was raised by the 200 of the event, so that it events like Memory Walk able to visit memorywalk. participants who turned could be run in a COV- & Jog play an important com.au to sign up for their up to Dementia Aus- ID-safe way,” she said. role not only in fund- own Impossible Walk & tralia’s Hobart Memory An estimated 11,500 ing support, but also Jog Challenge, choose Walk & Jog, to show people currently live with in raising awareness of their own distance and their support of people dementia in Tasmania. dementia,” Ms McCabe complete their walk and living with dementia. “With this figure said. jog in their own time and The funds raised by projected to increase to Those who were unable at their own location. the event, which took place at the Regatta Grounds earlier this year, will assist in providing in- valuable support services, education and resources for people impacted by dementia in Hobart and across Australia. Dementia Australia chief executive officer Ma- ree McCabe thanked the people of Hobart for their fantastic show of support and community spirit. “It was inspiring to see such willingness from participants as they From left, night hike participants, Jo Cordell-Cooper, Kelliann Brown, Deidre Wilson and Alison adapted to the changes Walkers and joggers at the Hobart Memory Walk & Jog 2021. Triffett.

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14 Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 Community News $929,000 IN FUNDING SUPPORT FOR TASMANIANS WITH DISABILITY

PEOPLE with disability support networks with the Road to Success disability have many skills Tasmanians to participate he said. The grant is being across Tasmania will have self-advocacy and empow- Self Advocacy Program, and talents to mentor each in their community.” “COVID-19 has had delivered under the access to greater support erment education. and extend Speak Out’s other, raise community Senator Eric Abetz said a negative impact on Information, Linkages and to participate in communi- All activities will be individualised leadership awareness about issues the program was very connectedness, motiva- Capacity Building (ILC) ty activities and strengthen codesigned and cofacil- development program. of importance, and lead significant as one in five tion, independence and grants program. their self-advocacy skills itated by people with Peers for Success will change,” Speak Out man- Tasmanians were living empowerment for people ILC provides funding thanks to a $929,000 intellectual disability. assist more than 350 ager Jenny Dixon said. with a disability. with disability, and this to organisations to deliver grant from the Liberal The Peers for Success people and is set to roll “Our Facebook traffic “Speak Out Association grant will greatly advance projects in the community Government. program will reinvigorate out in July. increased by more than of Tasmania is therefore a the chances of people that benefit all Australians Disability organisation peer-led networks impact- It will be delivered 1000 per cent during much-needed organisation with disabilities living an with disability, their carers Speak Out Association ed by COVID-19, extend across the state, with COVID-19 as people providing personalised ordinary life, developing a and families. of Tasmania has been networks and groups in capacity-building activi- sought support and advocacy and support to positive sense of knowing For more information, provided with a grant of hard to reach environ- ties focusing on areas in information, and this grant people with intellectual who they are, as well as visit https://www.speak- up to $929,404 to fund ments, upskill people with the south, north-west, is a timely investment disability across our state,” their value and rights.” outadvocacy.org/. its ‘Peers for Success’ pro- intellectual disability as west coast and north of in working towards the gram, which will combine peer educators, facilita- Tasmania. goal for a more inclusive the positive impact of peer tors and mentors, deliver “People with intellectual society that enables all SPECIALISING IN ALL YOUR DENTURE CARE NEEDS • DVA and PENSIONERS welcome • Comfortable natural looking dentures • flexible metal free partial dentures • affordable IMPLANT retained dentures • Same day repairs, relines

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Hobart Observer JUNE 2021 15 Community News Protecting Tasmania’s SMEs’ cyber defences Taking action with new Reconciliation plan TASMANIA Legal Aid is number of First Nations Uncle Dougie Mansell taking action with a new children in out of home performed a Welcome to Reconciliation Action care, as well as creating Country. Plan, aiming to improve more welcoming office A Tasmanian connections with the spaces, working with Aboriginal-designed Tasmanian Aboriginal Aboriginal organisations plaque was also community and tackle to help shape their unveiled, and Tasmanian pressing issues that face it. services, and advocating Aboriginal Legal Service TLA director Vincenzo an increase of the chief executive officer Caltabiano said the criminal responsibility Tracey Dillon received theme of this year’s age from 10 to 14 years the Reconciliation Action National Reconciliation of age. Plan. From left, Matt Dunn, CyberUP program manager Mariae Leckie, Senator Eric Abetz, The Project Lab managing director Ben Week, which ran from First Nations People “Over the next Cashman and The Project Lab cyber security consultant Alan Smith. 27 May to 3 June was comprise around eight 18 months TLA HOBART’S small to develop industry-specific number of data breach can play this important ‘More than a word. per cent of TLA’s will strengthen our medium enterprises’ cyber risk plans for notifications attributed role in helping other Reconciliation takes clients, making them an engagement with the (SMEs) cyber defences 500 SMEs, and deliver to ransomware attacks Tasmanian businesses action.’ important provider of Tasmanian Aboriginal are set for a boost with subsidised high-quality, which had increased by protect themselves from Tasmania Legal legal services to them. communities,” Mr a $600,000 grant to professional cyber more than 150 per cent cyberattacks, which Aid launched its Mr Caltabiano said the Caltabiano said. help combat increased advisory services to compared to the previous can cripple businesses Reconciliation Action plan represented their “We will build our ransomware, cyberattacks 142 businesses across six months. and expose sensitive Plan, designed by palawa “commitment to partner cultural skills and and data breaches as Tasmania. “Given the significant information.” man and Graphic with the Aboriginal understanding and part of the Federal According to the increase in cyberattacks, “With the average Designer Caleb Nichols- community to improve advocate for better Government’s CyberUP Australian Cyber Security it is essential that Hobart’s cost of a cyber breach Mansell, in May at its our services and work for justice system responses.” program. Centre (ACSC), on small and medium-sized in Australia now more office in Hobart. better justice outcomes The TLA also launched CyberUP is a business average there are 164 enterprises are adequately than $3 million, ensuring The plan prioritised for First Nations People.” its Reconciliation Action advisory program cybercrime reports are prepared to protect their Tasmanian SMEs have tackling high rates of At the launch, Plan in Launceston on designed to enable key made by Australians businesses,” he said. contemporary risk incarceration of First Tasmanian Aboriginal May 31 and will launch it Tasmanian industry every day – about one “CyberUP will management practises in Nations people and the Elder, artist and musician, in Burnie on June 2. sectors to understand report every 10 minutes. increase Hobart’s SMEs’ place has never been so and manage their cyber Between 1 July 2019 cyber awareness and important,” The Project risks and embed these and 30 June 2020, the capability in managing Lab’s executive director capabilities within ACSC responded to their cyber security Joel Harris said. organisations through free 2,266 cybersecurity risks by partnering with “The Project Lab will awareness training and incidents and received key industry bodies work with Tasmanian advice, combined with co- 59,806 cybercrime and business networks peak bodies and business funded implementation reports. to provide cyber partners to tailor its services. Estimates put cybersecurity training, uplift CyperUP program for As part of the CyberUP related attacks as costing organisational capabilities, a range of Tasmanian for SMEs program, over Australia’s economy about and provide professional industry sectors including the next 12 months $29 billion per year, advisory services to medical, finance, tourism Tasmanian business or 1.9 per cent of the implement change to and small business to The Project Lab is set nation’s GDP. reduce risk and increase ensure that the program to deliver 54 public Liberal Senator Eric business sustainability.” provides real value,” and industry-specific Abetz, in announcing the “It’s great to see that CyberUP program From left, Tasmania Legal Aid chair Patrick Lunn, Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service chief workshops across the grant, said it was very a Tasmanian business manager Mariae Leckie executive officer Tracey Dillon, Tasmania Legal Aid director Vincenzo Caltabiano and Tasmanian state to raise awareness, timely given the increased such as The Project Lab said. Aboriginal Elder Uncle Dougie Mansell.

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PROGRAM PROMOTES PARALYMPIC SPORTS

Taroona High School students participate in wheelchair basketball.

A NEW program The program will run a whole new look and significant in helping since 1960, while sitting players by indicating the Wheelchair Sports in showcasing Paralympic during terms two and idea at Paralympic sports promote the Paralympic volleyball is one of the direction of the incoming Schools program and sports has been three for years seven to and showing just how Games later in the year. games’ more fast-paced ball. the Body Safe Education introduced to schools to 12. difficult they are,” he “We want the sports. Boccia made its debut Program which discusses give students a different Each session runs for said. students to get involved Goalball is a as a Paralympic sport risk taking behaviours outlook on sports. one hour. “It is raising awareness by supporting our sport exclusively for in 1984 and involves and the prevention of ParaQuad Tasmania’s ParaQuad Tasmania and education of Paralympians,” he said. athletes with a vision athletes competing in spinal cord injury and elite athletes will teach sports development Paralympic sports, and Information for impairment, with the wheelchairs to throw, physical trauma. students four sports - coordinator Kevin is also letting the kids teachers and activities for objective being to roll a kick or use a ramp For more information wheelchair basketball, Faulkner said the know that Paralympians students are also available ball into the opponent’s device to propel leather or to get your school sitting volleyball, program would give are elite athletes - they at https://education. goal while the opposing balls as close as possible involved, phone Mr goalball and boccia - students the opportunity train for years to make a paralympic.org.au/. player try to block the to a white ball called the Faulkner on 6272 7513 and then give them to try different sports Paralympic Games.” Wheelchair basketball ball with their bodies. jack. or 0412 463 387, or the opportunity to and learn new skills. Mr Faulkner said the has featured at every Bells inside the ball ParaQuad Tasmania email pdst@paraquadtas. participate in them. “It’s giving students program was especially Paralympic Games help to orientate the also offers the org.au.

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