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A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE GLENORCHY MUNICIPALITY Independently owned and published by Cor Comms APRIL 2021 2040 vision for our city
GLENORCHY City Council has unveiled its Greater Glenorchy Plan, which will transform the CBDs of Glenorchy, Moonah and Claremont into vibrant spaces by 2040.
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Artist interpretation of Claremont Green as part of the Glenorchy Precinct Plan’s 2040 vision. Special event to mark 200 years of Royal Hobart Show ONE of Australia’s oldest vintage machinery and a and built our society and stockholders met at a annual events, the Royal historical display. the Show over the last Hobart hotel to form what Hobart Show, will be There will also be a 200 years. was then called the Van marked by a special event release of homing pigeons. “Most of them were vol- Dieman’s Land Agricultur- on the lawns of Parliament The day will celebrate unteers, and that remains al Society, now the Royal House in mid-April. 200 years of agricultural the case today – a striking Agricultural Society of It will be a case of back showing in Hobart. example of the people of Tasmania. to where it all started as “It will be a great the bush and the townies When the first Show the very first Hobart Show holiday experience for chil- in Hobart who, for 200 was held outside Parlia- was held on the same dren,” Royal Agricultural years, thought it important ment House in 1822, lawns in 1822. Society of Tasmania head enough to come together Tasmanian agriculture With the permission of Scott Gadd said. and organise a showcase was acknowledged as the Parliament House, the day “On 14 April, we’ll of the best that Tasmania great source of colonial will feature a petting zoo, acknowledge our debt to has to offer the world.” prosperity. bullocks, a mini-carnival, all those who maintained In 1821, land and Elwick Racecourse Show Grounds in 1875. STORY CONTINUES PAGE 7
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2 Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 Community News 2040 vision for our city
FROM FRONT PAGE also provide new mixed- known as parklets for use development with a range of community There is currently a mixture of shop-top groups including families about $1.9 billion housing and commercial and young people. worth of development floor space to assist Street infrastructure underway in the City in meeting identified would also be upgraded of Glenorchy, and medium-density housing to provide pedestrians Glenorchy Mayor Kristie shortages. and cyclists with a safer, Johnston said she wanted “Glenorchy CBD will more accessible, high the plan to grow the city, continue to be the heart amenity environment, but also keep its unique of our commercial, retail and a medium-density feel. district, but we also development would be “The plan looks at want to make sure it’s constructed opposite how we can make spaces a place people want to the Moonah Arts denser and make them be and engaging in,” Ms Centre. be people friendly, Johnston said. For Claremont, connected and engaging “Moonah will be the plan envisages spaces to be in,” she said. transformed into a a large public space For Glenorchy, the vibrant space that with outdoor and plan envisages the would embrace the indoor community development of a new multicultural aspects of spaces, playgrounds sub-precinct where the community, as well and informal gathering Artist interpretation of 2040 Moonah carpark. Glenorchy Central and as activate the fantastic spaces adjacent to the carpark currently is, that laneways and engaging future-activated transit offers retail, food and spaces about the art hub and opposite an community feel and it’s A major feature of the off by talking to the opportunities around beverage opportunities, culture in Moonah.” expanded retail and about making sure that plan would be light rail community about the housing, we want to as well as commercial This will include more food and beverage as our city grows, we to make sure there was city’s identity. keep adapting and look office spaces in a safe space for the community precinct in the heart of can retain the integrity connection between the “As more at how we can make pedestrian-friendly to gather and hold pop- Claremont. of that community and CBDs. opportunities come our our urban spaces denser environment. up events, as well as “Claremont has family feel,” Ms Johnston Ms Johnston said way with developments, and make sure our green Barry Street would more pockets of green very much got a great said. the project started businesses relocating and spaces are welcoming.”
Artist interpretation of 2040 Glenorchy CBD.
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Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 3 Community News Claremont RSL marches on for ANZAC Day
THE Claremont had passed favourable memorabilia. RSL Sub-Branch has comment. Not only has it become undergone a makeover, “Spectacular was a meeting place for revealing a new the way some veterans returned and ex-services commemorative mural at described the artwork, men and women, their its clubrooms. which took several families and friends, Local artist Andrew months of research, but it has also become Baird was commissioned planning and conceptual an integral part of the by the Claremont RSL sketches before the final Claremont community. to produce a mural work was completed,” “The mural has depicting Australia’s he said. generated significant involvement in conflicts The construction of interest amongst RSL and peacekeeping the mural was helped members and the activities from the Boer with a $5000 grant from broader community,” War to the present date. the Teddy Sheean VC Attorney-General and From left, Claremont RSL president Jason O’Dowd, Attorney-General Elise Archer, RSL Tasmania president Robert Dick and local artist Andrew Baird. The mural consists of Memorial Grant Scheme, local Liberal Member for seven panels, each 1.1 and a grant from RSL Clark Elise Archer said. metres wide and two Tasmania. “Given the history of Service being held at However, the this concept and we Brass Band and flag party. metres high. In 1939, local the Claremont RSL Sub- the Claremont RSL Claremont Football Club will assist them towards The march will “The mural gives servicemen gained Branch and its members, War Memorial at the (CFC) will open its doors defraying costs for assemble at the corner a powerful, but not approval to set up a this mural is a fitting Windermere Community to those dawn service any breakfast at their of Main and Box Hill overbearing pictorial sub-branch of the RSL in tribute to those who have Foreshore Park on 25 attendees who miss out premises,” Mr Armstrong Roads, and then proceed time-line of Australia’s Claremont. served their country. April. at the RSL as part of a said. down Box Hill Road to involvement in conflict A memorial hall to “Artist Andrew Baird The Dawn Service collaboration with the The second service the War Memorial where and peacekeeping honour servicemen from has certainly captured the will be followed by a sub-branch. for the day will feature the main service will start from the Boer War to the Claremont district emotion of these conflicts ‘gun fire breakfast’, but “It is important an 8:45am march in at 9am. Afghanistan with boot who served in World War in a detailed and thought COVID restrictions to try and allow as association with the Due to the 250 prints leading off to the I was erected in 1924 on provoking manner – lest mean the RSL can only many people in the Glenorchy City Council, person limit, only future,” Claremont RSL the corner of Main Road we forget.” host 250 people on its community to have a and again due to ex-service, immediate president Paul Armstrong and Bilton Street. The Claremont RSL premises, with ex-service, traditional ANZAC Day COVID-19 restrictions, family and 2021 said. However, by the end Sub-Branch has also immediate family and experience after the will only feature financial members will “The mural contains of World War II, the hall been busy planning for 2021 financial sub- 2020 cancellation and ex-service members be permitted entry to many elements of had been condemned. ANZAC Day, with the branch members being we are most grateful that marching led by the the sub-branch premises interest from each era In November 1989, traditional 6am Dawn given priority. the CFC has embraced Glenorchy City Concert following the service. and acknowledges those the current clubrooms men and women who were opened at 9 Bilton through time have put Street, Claremont, with a Advertisement their lives on the line so further extension to the we may have the way clubrooms opened on of life and freedom we ANZAC Day 1997. cherish.” Today, the Claremont Mr Armstrong said RSL Sub-Branch holds Andrew Wilkie since the unveiling, many a rich and diverse people in the community collection of military YOUR INDEPENDENT IN CANBERRA Want to get in touch with Andrew? ADVERTISEMENT 3 Drop into the office at 188 Collins Street Hobart or post a letter to GPO Box 32 Hobart 7001 3 SENATOR Phone 6234 5255 or 6234 5861 3 Email [email protected] WENDY ASKEW 3 LIBERAL SENATOR FOR TASMANIA Ask for a meeting Drop by Andrew’s mobile office on the dates and locations below*: Thursday April 8 11:30am-1:30pm Long Beach Sandy Bay 46 Cameron Street (PO Box 97) Launceston TAS 7250 Thursday April 22 11:30am-1:30pm Moonah Main Road 03 6331 8501 Thursday April 29 11:30am-1:30pm Goodwood shops *Weather permitting [email protected] SenatorAskew Andrew Wilkie MP www.andrewwilkie.org Independent Member for Clark Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000 Authorised by W. Askew, Liberal Party of Australia, 46 Cameron St, Launceston TAS 7250. 4 Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 Community News
Community Calendar
With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, community groups and organisations have begun reopening and recommencing events and classes. If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact [email protected]. B G BEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP GLENORCHY PROBUS CLUB COMBINED Our free group is run by a bereaved mother and is Meets at the Glenorchy Football Club on the first open to people who have lost a child at any age, for any Tuesday of the month. Meeting starts at 10am followed cause and regardless of whether the loss was recent or by morning tea and a guest speaker. Lunch follows at a not. Grandparents and adult siblings are eligible too. local venue. Other outings/functions are monthly. We The evening meetings are in the McDougall building welcome all enquiries at 0419 326 707. in Ellerslie Road, Battery point on the second Tuesday GLENORCHY RODMAN BOWLS CLUB of every second month at 7:30pm. Social gatherings Barefoot bowls every Wednesday night from 5pm occur in the months in between on a Sunday afternoon. starting from 21 October. $5 a head which includes a Freecall 1300 064 068 for dates and details. sausage sizzle and cheap drinks. Bring your mates or come solo. Teams of four can be made up on the night. C It’s a great night out where you get make new friends CLAREMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY and whoop it up a bit. Many great players over the The Claremont Community Library reopened its years started out simply by coming along and playing doors in July 2020 after being closed due to COVID-19 this great game of ours. For more information, phone restrictions. The Claremont Community Library is located the club on 6273 2293. From left, Tanika and Piepa of the Blossoms Project, with Member for Elwick Josh Willie. at the Claremont Memorial Hall on the corner of Main GOLDEN YEARS CLUB Road and Bilton Street, Claremont, on Tuesday, Thursday The Golden Years Club is located at 314 Main Road and Saturday from 11am to 1pm. For more information, Glenorchy and offers a number of activities. Monday: phone 0422 939 024. Bingo from 12:30pm to 3pm. Tuesday: Exercises from Finding a path to a career CLAREMONT GARDEN CLUB 10am to 12pm, lunch from 12pm to 1pm, and bowls Meets third Monday of each month at the Lady Clark from 1pm to 3pm. Wednesday: Shoot and shuffle from WE all want to see our Watterson and beauty Tanika and Piepa, Recreation Hall at Waldron Street, Claremont (first turn 10am to 12pm. Friday: 500 cards from 10am to 12pm, kids stay in school and industry expert Emma local northern suburbs on the left off Box Hill Road). Meetings begin at 7pm and crib from 1pm to 3pm. get the best education Bradburn, taught three students, are both with trade table of plants, guest speakers and supper. possible so they can students. participants of the Organised monthly activities, new members welcome. H enjoy full and rewarding This year, there are 43 Blossoms Project. Phone 0417 387 781. HOBART MINIATURE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE jobs, careers and lives. students enrolled from “I recently met with COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF CLAREMONT INC SOCIETY (HMSLS) To achieve this, secondary schools across Tanika and Piepa to talk This social club welcomes active retirees seeking Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates a students need clear greater Hobart. about their future career friendship, fellowship and fun. It meets on the first miniature railway. They cater for people with a passion career pathways. The rise in enrolment plans,” Mr Willie said. Monday of each month at Claremont RSL from 10am for railways or an interest in any aspect of model The Blossoms Project, speaks volumes of the “The Blossoms Project until approximately noon. The session comprises a short engineering. You don’t need to be an accomplished an initiative of Karadi quality and reputation of has inspired them to business meeting, followed by morning tea and a guest engineer. New members are always welcome. For more Aboriginal Corporation, the Blossoms Project. pursue a career in the speaker. Activities are at the suggestion of members. A information, visit www.hmsls.com is working to make a “Mark and Emma industry, proof that lunch outing is organised on the second Sunday of each HOBART VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY difference by targeting should be proud of career pathways should month. Annual subscription is now $20, meeting day $3. Are you interested in collecting and working on vintage youth who are at risk the outcomes they are be available to all Contact secretary on 6275 0219. machinery and memorabilia? The Hobart Vintage of disengaging with achieving through the Tasmanian students.” CRAFT AND CUPPA Machinery Society meets every Wednesday between education. project,” Member for Mr Willie said he Come and join us for a craft session commencing 9am and 2pm at the red building behind the Main Student participants of Elwick Josh Willie said. would like to see career Friday 12 January 2021 at 10am to 12 noon and each Grandstand of the Hobart Showgrounds. For more the Blossoms Project do “But the high educators placed in fortnight following, at Montrose Presbyterian Church information, contact Phil on 0400 428 326. so as part of their school attendance rates reflect schools and colleges so Hall, 2 Islington Road, Montrose. Bring some craft to learning where they the need for career young people have the work on or just come and chat. There is no cost and L gain valuable skills and educators in schools dedicated guidance and there is plenty of parking. For more information, phone LIONS CLUB OF GLENORCHY confidence by learning and colleges so that our support they need to Marj on 0447 698 307 or Dorothy on 6273 9553. The Glenorchy Lions Club meets every second and about the hairdressing young people can make secure a job or continue fourth Wednesday of the month at 637 Main Road, and beauty industry. connections with the to higher education or D Berridale at 6.45pm. New members and visitors Students even have workplace and get the training. DANCING welcome. For more information, phone Jenny on 0417 the opportunity to offer support they deserve.” “It’s good for business Boots and All Line Dancing (a Bucaan Community 311 779. their new-found skills to Youth unemployment and it is good for young House program) on Thursdays at Tolosa Hall (148 diverse groups of people in Tasmania is the worst people if we actively Tolosa Street, Glenorchy) and Fridays at Chigwell Barn M in the community. in the country and a connect employers (10 Bucaan Street, Chigwell). Thursdays at Tolosa Hall: MASTERS ATHLETICS When the Blossoms common concern shared and young people Basic Beginners 10am-11am ($3) and Beginners Plus Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic Centre Project was first realised, by employers is that and support their skill 11:30am-12:30pm ($4). Fridays at Chigwell Barn: Basic for the over 30’s from October to March. Programs Karadi youth and family they can’t find the right development,” Mr Willie Beginners 1pm-2pm ($3) and Improvers 2pm-3pm ($4). are at www.tasmastersathletics.org.au or for more support worker Mark school leavers to employ. said. Emphasis is on having fun. Drop ins okay. For more information, please contact the secretary on email on: information, phone Laura on 0448 007 751. [email protected] or phone: 0402 314 079. MOONAH LADIES PROBUS CLUB Meets first Monday of the month at Rodman Bowls n thAt someone comes Club rooms, Glenorchy. Meeting starts 10am followed t ofte Alon s no e friend And A good g w by morning tea and guest speaker. Finishes 12noon. It i A tru writer ho Monthly bus trips and dining out days. Annual is Hobart Repertory Theatre Society subscription $30. Meetings $5. Ph. 6247 7572. proudly presents by Arrangement with OriginTM Theatrical, on behalf of Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois N NEW TOWN CROQUET CLUB Come and try croquet at 3 St John’s Avenue, New Town. Entrance from Creek Road, behind the basketball courts. Please contact New Town Croquet Club secretary Lizzie Bassett on 0409 799 462 for more information. All very welcome. Flat shoes needed, equipment provided. W B directed by T e anne Blythe-Cooper TAI CHI based on the book by E.B. White Tai Chi classes have resumed each Monday night (except public holidays) at the Golden Years Club, adapted by Joseph Robinette 314 Main Road Glenorchy. 6:00pm until 7:30pm, $7 concession, $10 employed. For enquiries, phone Bill opens 9 April Pearson on 0409 972 668. performances: Wednesday - Saturday evening & matinee performances bookings at playhouse.org.au or The Playhouse Theatre Box Office see website for details or call 6234 1536 5 Glenorchy Gazette January 2021 Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 5 Community News
From left, Glenorchy Mayor Kristie Johnston, Member for Clark Elise Archer, Dominic principal Beth Gilligan, College Captains Rachael Glidden and Zoelle Lin, Member for Clark Cassy O’Connor, and guest speaker Meg Webb at the Dominic breakfast. Dominic College ADVERTISEMENT Celebrates International Women’s Day
DOMINIC College per cent of girls in rural they wanted to do with recently held its areas of the globe attend their lives. traditional International secondary school. Ms Webb also Women’s Day Breakfast “Attending high encouraged students to for year five to 10 girls, school is crucial for the have a deep sense of their mothers, carers, empowerment of girls their own personal values aunts, grandmothers and and women and for so their choices reflected older sisters. positive developments in these. The breakfast always families and communities She felt that the college attracts significant Old to occur. motto ‘live by the truth’ Scholars and friends of “In the Pacific, women had guided her in her life the college, especially in particular face many and decisions. Guilford Young College challenges in receiving Dominic College students and staff. not just an education, but Captains Rachael This occasion marked a quality education. Glidden and Zoelle Lin the 12th International “The Dominic said Ms Webb shared Women’s Day Breakfast College breakfast raised three valuable life lessons held at the college with much-needed funds to – that it was okay to more than 230 people enable girls to access make mistakes, to be enjoying a hot breakfast, scholarships and attend brave, not fearless, and music and special guest the Don Bosco High not to wait for the right speakers. School in Salelologa in time to do something – It has become an Samoa.” to do it now. important event in the Special guest speaker “Meg’s past experiences SENATOR CAROL BROWN life of the Dominic and Old Scholar (Class and positive outlook on community with the of 1990), Meg Webb, life provided her with Labor Senator for Tasmania purpose of gathering in shared her journey as educated and open- solidarity with girls and an advocate for social minded values that IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT women worldwide to change and on becoming resonated with all of us,” celebrate achievements the Independent Rachael said. and call for gender Member for Nelson in The breakfast Free call from a landline: 1300 301 532 equality. the Tasmanian Legislative raised $3,958 for 6231 0099 “Unfortunately, women Council. scholarships for girls [email protected] make up more than two- She advised Dominic in Samoa and this thirds of the world’s 796 students to strive to be annual event continues 27 Elizabeth Street HOBART 7000 million illiterate people,” open and flexible as to be both an act of Facebook @SenatorCarolBrown principal Beth Gilligan opportunities in life arise solidarity and make an said. and not to be worried if authentic difference for Authorised by Carol Brown, Australian Labor Party, Hobart “In particular, just 39 they did not know what disadvantaged girls. 6 Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 Community News BOOMERANG BAGS FLYING HIGH WORD is spreading Glenorchy City Coun- Kindness Kits to isolated A group of Sorell – also inspired by the for a pattern and a patch ple, located on Watchorn about Boomerang Bags cil launched Boomerang members in the commu- school students, known Glenorchy group. to sew on. Street in Hobart. Glenorchy, with new bag Bags Glenorchy – a com- nity. as Action Crew, were “We’re so excited to Bags have included Donations of clean making communities be- munity sewing project to Unique, handmade inspired by the initiative see these initiatives grow new baby packs for cotton fabric can be ginning to sprout around repurpose old fabrics into bags started pouring and have launched a to inspire others to make, parents at the Child and dropped off at the the state. funky reusable shopping in, made from leftover local Boomerang Bags create and give back in Family Centre Chigwell, Goodwood Community Made by local sewing bags – in May 2020 quilting fabric, old sheets chapter encouraging true community spirit,” new home kits at the Centre at 20 Acton Cres- superstars using re-usa- when people were ad- and funky second hand young people in Sorell Glenorchy City Coun- Salvation Army and back cent, Goodwood. ble fabrics found in the justing to spending more tea towels. to get involved in the cil children, youth and to school packs for young For more information home, these bags have time at home. The Boomerang Bags movement. families officer Laurel teenagers. or to see the causes the become a key part of Anyone with a sewing Glenorchy sewing cohort There has even been Cuff said. A limited number are bags are supporting, community outreach and machine could join the is now well past the 600 the possibility of a To make a Boomerang available for purchase at visit the Boomerang Bags are inspiring others to first 150 Bag Challenge bag mark and has shown community starting on Bag, visit the Glenorchy Troublesmiths, a social Glenorchy Facebook join the cause. designed to transport no signs of slowing down. Tasmania’s West Coast City Council chambers enterprise for young peo- page.
From left, Sorell Action Crew members Lacey Morey and Tahlia Gasson. From left, Laurel Cuff and Evi van der Niet.
Lifting the lid on waste in the northern suburbs WHILE most people These audits teach Materials Recovery The best and cheapest per cent recycling contaminated, six • nappies – 2.4 per think only about their waste staff exactly what Facility. option is to stop using contaminated, eight per cent FOGO cent own waste, Glenorchy types of items residents All recycling items bags in FOGO bins, and per cent FOGO contaminated. • clothing – 1.9 per City Council has to think make mistakes with and have to go in loose, not layer with paper, dry contaminated. • Moonah/New cent about it collectively where more education bagged. garden waste, grass or • Claremont – 20 Town – 17 per In FOGO bins, – the total volume of would be helpful. Soft plastics can be straw to collect any liquid per cent recycling cent recycling Veolia’s audit highlighted waste produced by Wheelie bin audits are recycled, but not in between collections. contaminated, five contaminated, five problems with: 46,000+ residents every not catching people out, kerbside bins. Overall contamination per cent FOGO per cent FOGO • plastic bags – 51.5 single day. it’s about helping people Fill your plastic for the northern suburbs contaminated. contaminated. per cent This adds up to out. shopping bags with soft area was 17 per cent of • Lutana/Derwent • West Moonah – 24 • general rubbish/ hundreds of tonnes a Council’s last audit was plastic packaging and recycling contaminated Park – 13 per per cent recycling other – 32.8 per week, 52 weeks a year, run by Veolia, who have on your next grocery and six per cent of cent recycling contaminated, seven cent and contamination – truck cameras to take run put them in the FOGO contaminated. contaminated, five per cent FOGO • recyclables – 13.3 putting the wrong things photos and videos of free REDcycle bins • Austins Ferry/ per cent FOGO contaminated. per cent in the wrong bin costs all contamination, as well as located at the front of Granton – 12 contaminated. In recycling bins, • nappies – 1.7 per ratepayers. examine bin contents. Coles or Woolworths – per cent recycling • Glenorchy – 21 Veolia’s audit showed cent Not only is there From random audits they’ll be recycled into contaminated, five per cent recycling people made mistakes • polystyrene and a contractor cost for on 6,729 recycling and outdoor furniture or play per cent FOGO contaminated, seven with: clothing – <1% each identifying and removing FOGO bins, Veolia found equipment. contaminated. per cent FOGO • plastic bags – 53.2 Until next audit, contamination, it also plastic bags were still the Green waste also goes • Berridale/ contaminated. per cent council will be using costs money to send it biggest problem. in FOGO bins loose, not Collinsvale/ • Goodwood – 17 • general rubbish/ this information to help back to landfill. Plastic bags and soft bagged – plastic garbage Glenlusk – 13 per cent recycling other – 29.9 per people do the right thing. To help reduce plastics cannot go into bags, even if marked per cent recycling contaminated, six cent For updates on local contamination costs, most kerbside recycling bins biodegradable, can break contaminated, six per cent FOGO • Polystyrene – 7.2 waste-related topics, visit councils around Australia (yellow lid), as they down into micro-plastic, per cent FOGO contaminated. per cent wastestartswithu.com.au do audits on their damage the sorting which is very bad for contaminated. • Rosetta/Montrose – • food, garden waste – or download the free app kerbside wheelie bins. equipment at the farmers. • Chigwell – 17 11 per cent recycling 5.3 per cent ‘Recycle Coach’. 16
Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 7 Community News Special event to mark 200 years of Royal Hobart Show
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GRANTS OPEN FOR EX- SERVICE ORGANISATIONS
EX-SERVICE organisa- Eric Abetz said. tions that help veterans Applications for the and their families can now grants are open online, apply for the 2021 Build- with advocacy service ing Excellence in Support providers encouraged to and Training (BEST) grants submit their application program. before the closing date of Ex-service organisations 14 April 2021. across the country deliver “A BEST grant can help extensive services to contribute towards paying veterans and their families, the salary costs of adminis- including leisure activities, trative assistants and advo- transition support, assisting cates, and any equipment with claims, rehabilitation they might need to deliver and wellbeing programs, their services,” Senator and hosting many com- Abetz said. memorative events and “Local communities activities. know best what will BEST grants help ex-ser- benefit veterans and their vice organisations provide families, and these grants vital advocacy services for will provide opportunities current and former serving to community organ- men and women, helping isations to extend the with their compensation important support they claims and ensuring they provide to veterans and get access to their entitle- their families.” ments and services. The Department of Golden Years Club retiring chair Kathleen Jones. “The services ex-service Veterans’ Affairs offers a organisations provide range of grant programs can help veterans and to assist with providing their families access local support to veterans and support and resources, their families. End of an era for Kathleen empowering them to To apply for a grant or improve their health and for more information on LONG time serving goer and I love helping once a week. Club is located at 414 visit the Golden Years wellbeing, stay well, age BEST grants, visit https:// chair of the Golden other people.” The Golden Years Main Road, Glenorchy. Club Facebook page or well and engage in a full www.communitygrants. Years Club Kathleen Ms Jones said during Club provides two For more information, phone 6272 8402. life,” Tasmanian Senator gov.au. Jones has announced her time as chair she course lunches every her retirement from introduced bus trips once Monday and Tuesday for the position following a a month as well as multi- about 45 people, while successful tenure seeing day bus trips once a year. crib, euchre and 500 the club grow. “I used to hold morning helps entertain members Ms Jones joined the teas, organise Christmas two days per week. Golden Years Club in and Easter, and used to Bowls is held every 2000 to play cards and hold fundraisers for the Tuesday and Thursday became heavily involved Cancer Council,” she said. once a month, bingo and as a volunteer. Ms Jones has choir is held on Monday, In 2004, she came also worked with exercise is run on Tuesday, into the position of chair, intellectually and Shoot n Shuffle is managing the club and handicapped people and played on Thursday. the office. ran Special Olympics ten “There is nowhere Ms Jones also held the pin bowling. else in Glenorchy where position of president for Ms Jones said the older people can go to a time. decision to resign was and enjoy themselves – “When I originally because she moved this is the place for them joined the club it gave closer to her family and to come,” Ms Jones said. me a reason to get out the trip to the club was “It’s the ideal space for of bed,” Ms Jones said. too far, but she would the community.” “I’ve always been a still come for lunches The Golden Years
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This study is funded by the Menzies Institute for Medical Research and has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee (Tasmania) Network (23947) Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 9
prime times AUTUMN EDITION Learning never stops at Glenorchy’s U3A AFTER a tough year, the a friendly and relaxed University of the Third environment. Age (U3A) Glenorchy “Coming to U3A gives has begun preparing for a you a reason each week busy 2021. to be out and about, and U3A is a cooperative be part of something. learning community for “The topics we offer retired and semi-retired will stimulate your people that is run across brain, and boost your Australia by volunteers. feelings of wellbeing and The Glenorchy branch confidence.” has been going since There are a number of 2008 and is held at courses on offer, including the German Australian Creative Writing, Art, Club of Tasmania on Musical Taster, weekly Tuesday and Thursday guest speakers, and Mah- mornings from 9:30am to Jong. 12:30pm. “We always learn It is affiliated with U3As something new and throughout Australia. interesting – our speakers U3A Glenorchy cover a wide range of president Jean Walker topics,” Ms Walker said. said the group was Independent Member formed with the aim for Clark Sue Hickey said of sharing learned U3A was an important experiences, with establishment for the members getting together community. for education, welfare “I am a big fan of life- and companionship. long learning,” Ms Hickey “There are no said. qualifications required “It keeps the mind to join U3A, just a desire active and I feel a real to develop new interests sense of achievement with new friends in a whether I am studying sociable, supportive and a dementia course or fun group,” she said. learning machine knitting. Ms Walker said there “The U3A also provides were a lot of benefits in a wonderful opportunity attending U3A. for friendship and social From left, Pat Strk, Independent Member for Clark Sue Hickey and Joy Haines. “At U3A you will meet connection.” new people and have Term two start on 27 the opportunity to build April. lasting friendships,” she For more information, said. contact U3AGlenorchy@ “It’s a great way to learn gmail.com or phone 6249 new skills and ideas in 2384
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10 Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 A FINANCIAL MOMENT Revaluing market-based investments Goal setting and retirement planning* By Damian Gibson and that’s okay - March 2020 is just one Financial Adviser, Elevate Wealth example of that. Solutions COVID-19 was highly unforeseen and disrupted the lives of many people THERE are many considerations that and their goals. go into retirement planning, however, This is why it pays for your goals to your goals should be the basis. be flexible and agile as things happen Goal setting is the first and most which cannot be helped or controlled. important step to getting a real Given that, you may need to change understanding of how to manage some of your goals in the short and your money and plan for your life in medium term to manage and overcome retirement. short term disruptions. During times of high uncertainty That’s where a framework really (such as now), it’s more important than helps. ever to have an understanding of what You can take time to stop, review and it is you want to achieve and how reset your plans, and your investment you’re going to get there. options. Having that understanding will give you the ability to move forward with THINK LONG TERM confidence. It can be difficult to think long term, Here we will discuss some effective especially when you’re dealing with goal setting strategies that can help you your everyday financial concerns. prepare for your retirement. However, thinking long term is vitally important to your future because SMART GOALS what you do today will influence your SMART is an acronym and a situation later. framework that can be used to help set As advisers, we generally find that the your goals. biggest concern among our clients is not By Hank Jongen If your pension is • check your contact vaccine dose will show SMART Goal setting is a powerful having enough money in retirement. General Manager, income or assets tested, details for Medicare on your statement. framework for identifying what really When developing your SMART goals, Services Australia the 20 March revaluation are up to date; Once you’ve had matters to you and what needs to make sure you consider the long term may lead to a change in • view your the required number change to get there. and not just the short term. EVERY year on your Age Pension rate. immunisation history of doses, a COVID-19 It can really help unpack your goals An adviser will consider your long- 20 March and 20 You can also ask for a statement. immunisation status will and make them more achievable. term goals and create an appropriate September, Services revaluation of your shares It’s easy to link your show on your statement When developing your goals, make investment strategy for your money. Australia revalue and market linked man- Medicare online account and can be used as sure that they are ‘Specific, Measurable, Remember, your retirement can be most market-based aged funds at any time. to myGov: proof of vaccination. Achievable, Realistic and Timely’ up to 30-plus years. investments. Just be aware that if 1. Log into your I also encourage (SMART goals). 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Effective goal setting will have a moved into an income COVID-19 vaccine card. If you can’t go online, Measurable: so you can track your positive impact on the quality of your stream yet. Medicare is playing We’ll also ask for some you can ask your progress and stay motivated. retirement, so start developing your Income streams an essential role as other information like vaccination provider Achievable: goals should stretch your goals now. including retail and self- COVID-19 vaccines are your date of birth and for a copy of your abilities but still remain possible. Once your goals are established, managed superannuation rolled out to millions of details about your last statement. Relevant: goals should matter to you work with a financial adviser who will account-based pensions Australians. doctor’s appointment. 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Insuring against natural disasters – she’ll be right. Until it isn’t. TASMANIA has seen several communities, understand and reduce unrecoverable. of things to consider, afford insurance; making mantra by reminding us its fair share of extreme including the Hobart risks and prepare for backed up with relevant a claim; and what to do how risky it can be when weather in recent years. CBD. disasters. The Insurance fact sheets. when things don’t go it comes to planning for Storms, floods and The event highlighted Insurance is a key tool Checkup The fact sheets well with your insurer. things – like being insured bushfires have affected that underinsurance in a community’s disaster The Tasmanian provide independent, The website also for natural disasters. communities across the among Tasmanian preparedness and Government has easy-to-follow features real-life You can take the state, catching many households and recovery, alongside other launched a simple online information to help accounts of people’s Insurance Checkup at people unaware and businesses is all too measures by individuals, ‘Insurance Checkup’ people make informed insurance experiences www.InsuranceCheckup. creating significant common – a reality seen businesses, government tool to help households choices relating to following natural tas.gov.au or call into damage, heartache and after disasters nation- and non-government and business owners insurance. disasters. your local Service financial loss. wide. organisations. find out how to get the Topics include tips for Tasmania to pick up an One such extreme Individually, insurance right insurance for their homeowners, renters, “She’ll be right. insurance info pack. weather event hit Working together can make all the situation. landlords and businesses Until it isn’t.” This project has been Hobart in May 2018, to prepare for difference in a person’s By answering a few to avoid underinsurance; Like most Australians, jointly funded by the causing extensive storm disasters capacity to recover, quick questions about insurance for roads, Tasmanians have a Commonwealth and and flood damage to Disaster resilient replace or rebuild their their current insurance bridges, and other positive, carefree, ‘she’ll Tasmanian Governments homes, properties, communities are property, business and situation, people will infrastructure on your be right’ attitude. under the Disaster businesses and dependent on everyone belongings – a cost receive a personalised, property; what to do The awareness Recovery Funding infrastructure across working together to that could otherwise be step-by-step checklist if you think you can’t campaign calls out that Arrangements. Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 11 Community News Helping to tell your story
THE Royal Commission and to create change, some people may have into Violence, Abuse, everyone’s story should concerns about sharing Neglect and Exploitation be heard. their story. of People with Disability The Your Story “We understand that was established in Disability Legal Support and are always sensitive response to wide spread Service is helping to what suits people we reports of people Tasmanians to do just that work with,” he said. with disability being by providing advice to “Through our advice hurt, treated badly, people about how they and understanding, we taken advantage of, can best engage with the can support people to discriminated against and Royal Commission. find the best way for neglected. Your Story is a free them to tell their story. The Royal Commission service for people with Sharing a story with represents a real disability, their families, the Disability Royal opportunity to improve carers, supporters and Commission can assist the lives of people advocates. people to feel heard, help living with disability in It is operated in begin healing from past Australia. Tasmania by Tasmania trauma and guide positive “About one in five Legal Aid and the change for the future. Australians experience Tasmanian Aboriginal The Royal Commission disability – in Tasmania Legal Service. will look at how to create that number is closer Mr Willie recently a more inclusive society, to one in four,” Labor hosted a morning tea, with the first step being Member for Elwick Josh with Tasmania Legal Aid’s to empower people with Willie said. Your Story lawyer David disability to lead those “The potential Cocker on hand to talk changes. influence of the Royal more about the service. For more information, Commission’s eventual “The aim of Your Story contact the office of findings is therefore is to support people Josh Willie or email Mr particularly significant for to feel informed and Cocker at YourStory@ the future of our state empowered to engage legalaid.tas.gov.au. and vulnerable members safely with the process of Your Story can be of our community.” the Royal Commission,” contacted on 1800 77 Everyone’s story and Mr Cocker said. 1800 from Monday to Member for Elwick Josh Willie, left, and Your Story Disability Legal Support and Tasmanian Legal Aid jurisdiction lawyer David experiences are different Mr Cocker said that Friday. Cocker.
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AUSTRALIAN digital tive officer Helen Souris phone or video consulta- “It is an ideal solution options, enables clinical and reinforce its primary “It’s mainly about an health platform Car- said it presented a solu- tions from their clinician, for people whose busy professionals to deliver health care team’s individual’s quality of life dihab has entered an tion that could improve patients can benefit lives prohibit them from service efficiently and focus on evidence based when they undertake agreement with the access to critical cardiac from the convenience of attending traditional supports both patients e-health. successful rehabilitation Tasmanian Department rehabilitation programs technology enabled care face-to-face clinics, and clinicians growing “We measure success – the reduction in stress of Health and the Royal for patients recovering from their home. people living in remote demand for proven in many ways, such as and fear of triggering Flying Doctor Service from cardiac events and “Using the Cardihab areas, patients who are digital health programs reducing unplanned another life-threatening Tasmania to provide living with heart disease platform to manage their less mobile and through- that are personalised, re-admissions to hospital, event and the positive digital cardiac rehabili- in Tasmania, particularly cardiovascular disease out COVID-19.” convenient and flexible,” increased life expectancy path back to good health. tation services in public those in regional and and complete their Ms Souris said Cardi- she said. for patients, reduced “Cardihab will allow hospitals across the state. remote areas. rehabilitation program, hab’s clinically validated Royal Flying Doctor burden on paramedics our staff to assist our Cardihab facilitates the Patients complete the patients under the care platform provided an Service Tasmania chief and emergency depart- clients in the most re- virtual delivery of cardiac virtual program using the of clinical staff can important solution to executive officer John ments, and enabling mote and rural areas by rehabilitation services for Cardihab app remotely continue to receive high managing heart disease, Kirwan said Cardihab people to continue creating increased access patients recovering from while under clinical quality support virtually the leading cause of would build on the working and contribut- and options for those cardiac events and living supervision by qualified from the convenience of death in Tasmania. success of its Prime Mov- ing economically to their who would ignore rehab with heart disease. healthcare professionals. their home,” Ms Souris “Cardihab increases er Phase III heart/lung family and society,” he due to barriers of time, Cardihab chief execu- Supported by weekly said. patient care delivery rehabilitation service, said. cost and distance.” Find your neighbourhood hikes
IN my attempts to hidden behind. and learning which a drink and a few way out and back to can find the highlights in webpage at www.jocc. improve my hiking That’s where my are the best tracks for snacks, and bumble your car. these regions. com.au/hiking. fitness, I always look for experience comes in. improving hiking fitness. around. If you’d prefer Make contact directly neighbourhood green I’ve been offering On the Eastern Shore, Remember, if you can excellent company, I if you are interested in spaces. Friday Night Hikes for there are good walks to see the mountain or the have space for a few this. *Jo Cordell-Cooper This has become a bit 18 months now, and be had at: river you are truly never more in my Friday Training for something owns and operative of an obsession for me these walks are offered • Natone Hill lost. Night Hikes. longer and more local award winning as it’s always enjoyable all year round from (Lindisfarne/ There are also many Additionally, I am adventurous? business Jo CC Holistic to walk somewhere 5:15pm to 6:30 pm Geilston Bay) GPS apps that have offering half day hikes I have free hiking PT. Make contact here new. most Fridays. • Waverly Flora Park tracks and trails listed, around Pilchers Hill and fitness resources on at [email protected] or I’m looking for green They continue (Rosny) so you can find your Meehan Range so you the front page of my 0409 862 206. belts with a hill and through Winter by torch • Gordons Hill (Rose a view – the kind of light. Bay) space that feels miles If you’d rather go • And Rosny Hill away from city life, but on your own, here (Rosny / Montagu is easy to find and close are my top eight Bay) to home. neighbourhood green Lesser known green I often find that spaces. spaces are: clients that are keenly Some of these areas • Pilchers Hill interested in hiking are well marked, while (Geilston Bay) adventures are often others can be quite a • Meehan Range unaware of what is labyrinth. (Cambridge/ available on their My clients often Mornington) doorstep. query how I know my • Glebe Hill Bush The tracks are often way around them so reserve (Glebe Hill) tucked away at the intimately as one path • Kuynah Bush end of cul-de-sacs or often looks like another. Reserve (Howrah/ the starting point is The answer is I’ve Rokeby) between two houses so been bumbling around My advice to you is unless you know that, these green spaces for to wear sensible shoes you would not know years – getting lost and (sandshoes or hiking what walking paths are found, taking notes, shoes), take a backpack,
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*This activity received grant funding from the Australian Government. Enjoying a neighbourhood hike. Phone 6223 5612 Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 13 Community News CLAREMONT BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY
PAST and present Abbotsfield. members of the The church has Claremont Baptist always had a heart for Church gathered recently the community and to celebrate the 50th many people remember anniversary of the church. attending Sunday School, On Sunday 7 March, a youth activities, Christmas morning worship service and Easter services, with hymns, scripture, playgroup, and craft prayer and message was groups there. held along with some “I love this church – it’s commemorative events. a very caring church,” There was a short founding member history, a montage of Heather Hall said. photos of past events Glenorchy Mayor and members, and Kristie Johnston, Glenorchy Mayor Kristie daughter of former Johnston said a few pastor David Knox, said words and unveiled a she had good memories commemorative plaque. of being a child in the The service concluded church community. with a morning tea and “The Claremont Baptist sharing memories with Church has been serving old friends. the lord through Christian The church was built ministry for 50 years on Boxhill Road in 1971 and I know that their on land granted by the strength through faith will Glenorchy City Council see them continue for who recognised a need another 50 years,” she for a church in the hub said. of the newly developing For more information, residential area of visit cbctas.org.au. From left, Claremont Baptist Church former pastor David Knox, Glenorchy Mayor Kristie Johnston and current pastor Peter Clark.
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14 Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 Community News Supporting 100 per cent local products TASMANIAN social en- hand puppets, ear warm- pleased to hear that they terprise TasTex has been ers and other knitted have since returned to updating its business items, as well as the ever operating five days a model to suit current popular envirowoolly week again,” she said. markets, with the Tas- soft animal toys. “I was impressed manian made products Each envirowoolly to see the dedicated being sold across the product is individually support staff at TasTex country. crafted by their sup- who assist employees to TasTex is located at ported employees using reach their full potential Mill Lane in Glenorchy woollen offcuts from by reinforcing work and employs 28 people, knitwear production, ethics and providing including 18 employees thereby reducing Tas- training for learning new with intellectual, cogni- Tex’s waste enormously. skills. tive and developmental TasTex executive “The production of disabilities. officer Vicki Hawker the envirowoollys is The company manu- said COVID-19 had an integral part of the factures premium knit- impacted the business in training and support pro- wear, with all products many ways. gram, which allows the using the highest quality “The biggest impact supported employees to Australian wool whole on revenue has been not only participate in maintaining a full ISO the loss of interstate and meaningful employment, 9001:2015 Quality As- overseas visitors given but to feel proud of their surance Accreditation. many knitted animal achievements. TaxTex produces souvenir products service “These are terrific gifts school knitwear, school the tourism and hospitali- and are available at Tas- woollen rugby tops, cor- ty industries,” she said. Tex and many Tasmani- porate and work wear, “Without these visi- an tourism businesses.” and is also a custom tors, the sales recovery TasTex has continued embroidery service and process is slow and to strive to bring new uniform specialist pro- TasTex continues to be products to the market viding many Tasmanian challenged financially.” to enhance its range and mainland schools Local Member for and to diversify in these with high quality wool- Clark Elise Archer said challenging times. len jumpers. more than 70 per cent “I encourage Tasma- TasTex also pro- of TasTex’s sales were nians to support this duces the innovative reduced as part of the special local enterprise DevilKnits range of pandemic. by purchasing TasTex products including “Many employees are high quality products,” adorable animal beanies, on Jobkeeper, but I was Ms Archer said. Northern suburbs has a voice at jobs forum
MEMBERS of the of industries across like hospitality to help northern suburbs Tasmania. get people into jobs.” community discussed Speaking at the Jobs Member for Elwick jobs and training in the Forum, Member for Josh Willie said Labor’s Josh Willie MLC region at a jobs forum Clark Ella Haddad said plan would help school held by Tasmanian the northern suburbs leavers in the northern Labor in early March. community sought suburbs get a foot in the Labor leader Rebecca better access to training door. Labor Member for Elwick White hosted the to ensure people, “More than half forum at the Claremont especially young of Tasmania’s school Bowls Club, presenting people, could access leavers are not at work, Labor’s Jobs Plan while jobs in their area. training or university,” listening to the needs “What we have found he said. Local Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer at TaxTex with an envirowoolly Tassie Devil. of the northern suburbs through talking to the “This is because community. community is that there they don’t know what a: 1/16 Albert Road, ADVERTISEMENT Education and is often a mismatch opportunities are training were two key between the jobs available beyond school areas of concern raised available and the skills or how to access them. Moonah TAS 7009 by forum attendees, training available to get “Labor will Josh Willie MLC as well as the need a foot in the door for a fundamentally reform for TAFE and other job,” she said. in-school career p: 03 6212 2306 training providers “Labor’s plan is to education and connect Labor Member for Elwick to provide training make TAFE free in today’s learners to e: [email protected] responsive to the needs areas of skill shortages tomorrow’s jobs.” a: 1/16 Albert Road, www.taslabor.com Moonah TAS 7009 p: 03 6212 2306 e: [email protected] www.taslabor.com Putting people first From left, Member for Elwick Josh Willie, Member for Franklin David O’Byrne, Member for taslabor.com @TasmanianLabor TasmanianLabor Clark Ella Haddad and Tasmanian Labor Leader Rebecca White. Authorised by Josh Willie MLC, 1/16 Albert Rd MOONAH TAS 7009 8
Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 15 Community News CREATIVITY AT ITS BEST AT DOMINIC COLLEGE
Year 10 student Phoenix Lorbach is presented with the Young Australian Art Award by Dominic director of creativity Mike O’Brien.
DOMINIC College Dominic principal Beth year 10 student Phoenix Gilligan said the school Lorbach was recently offered a number of awarded the 2020 Central opportunities for emerging Petroleum Award in the artists. Indigenous category of “The Creative Arts the Young Australian Art program at Dominic Awards. College allows students, His winning artwork, like Phoenix, to explore a ‘Aunty Beryl’ was based range of specialist classes on Phoenix’s great aunt and immersive experienc- who, in his own words, es,” she said. was “a cheeky, loud and “Phoenix is one of many exceptional person.” students who excel across Phoenix has been arts. the recipient of similar “Phoenix is also a very Indigenous awards such as strong Drama student with the 2019 Pantoro Award, excellent performance 2018 Whitehaven Coal, skills. Newcrest Mining, and “Our Creative Arts Altura Mining Awards, enables our students, and the 2017 Viva Energy particularly from years Award. three to 10, to experiment He also received a com- with thought processes, mendation in the 2017 problem-solving, collabora- Tasmanian Young Artist tion, and negotiation – all Awards. of which are key skills for As a contemporary Ab- life, as they mature.” original artist, Phoenix uses In August this year, the his spiritual connection biennial Dominic College with country to address Creative Arts Festival will long standing, modern, be held at the Salamanca and sacred native themes Arts Centre. through his natural or It will become a focus surrealist art. of exhibition, performance, He is descended from and teaching and learning the Anaiwan people and for Dominic students. Dominic student Phoenix Lorbach’s award-winning piece ‘Aunty Beryl’. has connections with the The Dominic College Tasmanian Aboriginal Creative Arts Festival community. provides an opportunity The art exhibition, com- Students and families The festival will also will be taught at the creative experience once “Through my art, I am for the public to see stu- prising K-10 individual and will be invited to visit the provide Dominic Crea- Arts Centre by external again, and to showcase completely free to be dents working on mass on collaborative student art, gallery from Thursday tive Arts students with professional arts practi- the brilliant work of our myself,” Phoenix said. various creative projects, will range from painting, through to the Saturday enrichment extensions in tioners. students and staff to “There is no finished using a range of processes drawing, and print works night of the festival, with Music, Drama, and Visual “We are very excited to the greater community product, just a journey that and involving a wide age to photography and short the official launch on Arts through participation engage and inspire our stu- through this festival,” Ms we experience.” group. films. Wednesday. in Master Classes which dents with this immersive Gilligan said. Bold Ideas, Bright Futures
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TASMANIA’S 150 fascinating history and said rail has been vital suburbs passenger rail is years of railway history this book shows this,” to the development of a much-needed public has been put into print he said. Tasmania. transport option to help with a new book by “I worked with “This book is simply connect the Hobart authors Lou Rae and Craig Farrell for many fantastic, it documents CBD with the northern Tony Coen. years at the Derwent the long and fascinating suburbs. The book named Valley Railway running history of Tasmanian “Rail has been a great ‘150 Years of Railways passenger trains to rail,” he said. asset to Tasmania in in Tasmania’ is an Mount Field and I “Rail has been a great the past and as we look extensive look at the would love to see resource to help the towards the future, it history of railway in more passenger rail in state grow and as we is time we utilise the the state and co-author Tasmania.” look towards the future infrastructure again.” Tony Coen said it was Labor Member for we need trains on the 150 Years of Railways 1300 732 377 RTO 60071 selling well. Derwent Craig Farrell tracks again. in Tasmania is available www.onroadoffroad.edu.au1300 732 377 RTO 60071 “Tasmanian rail has a enjoyed the book and “The northern at most bookstores. www.onroadoffroad.edu.au Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 19 Community News Family Planning opens new clinic
FAMILY Planning them to seek the refurbished space would digital strategy would Tasmania (FPT) has support and services allow FPT to realise this help provide services launched its new clinic they need. mission. and resources to more room and refurbished “Sexuality is an “Sexual and Tasmanians than ever premises in Glenorchy to integral part of life. reproductive healthcare before. coincide with the launch “A large part of what can be an intensely “In 2020, FPT of the organisation’s new we do is supporting personal experience,” delivered 29,590 brand and website. people to make an he said. services to 13,121 FPT has delivered informed choice about “This refurbishment clients, and saw a 0.2 high quality sexual and when or if they have will allow for an per cent growth, despite reproductive health children, and to be increased level of the global pandemic,” services to Tasmanians empowered to express comfort and privacy for he said. for more than 45 years. their sexuality. our patients, both within “Our new logo is our The Glenorchy clinic “We are the go-to clinic rooms and a fit- representation of who is located at 421 Main experts in sexual and for-purpose waiting area. we are, and our website Road, Glenorchy. reproductive health in “The refurbishment is often our first point of FPT chief executive Tasmania. will also provide an contact for our clients officer Cedric Manen Our service has additional clinic room and people who use the said the new brand always been high- – this will enable FPT service. would help them speak level, professional and to assist an additional “The website also to and connect with industry-leading, now 14,000 women and men boasts other helpful a new generation of our visual design reflects over the next five years.” content, such as news Tasmanians. that.” This will allow FPT and resources for “Tasmanians have the FPT’s services had to take the strain of the Tasmanians to learn right to access quality been consistently in public health system, about and better seek sexual and reproductive high-demand and they and offer services like support for their sexual services,” he said. needed to increase the colposcopies and other and reproductive “At FPT, we are capacity to see and help vital gynaecological health.” passionate about more Tasmanians. services. For more information, reaching every Mr Manen said the Mr Manen said the visit https://www.fpt. From left, Health Minister Sarah Courtney and Family Planning chief executive officer Cedric Tasmanian to empower new clinic room and new logo, website and org.au/. Manen opening the new facility.
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SCHOOL kids across morning was getting to the state hopped on ride around the school their bikes as part grounds for 30 minutes of Bicycle Network with their friends, while Tasmania’s Ride2School workshops highlighted Day in mid-March. the more serious side of Bowen Road Primary the day. School was one school “These help children that held a number of improve their bike bike related activities for handling skills by students. teaching them to check Bicycle Network their bikes are working public affairs manager before riding, how to Alison Hetherington turn tightly, balancing, said Ride2SchoolDay braking, using gears seeked to highlight how and stopping,” Ms much fun it was to ride Hetherington said. a bike. “We also throw “At Bowen Road we in some road safety had our smoothie making information about rules bike, which only mixes for people riding bikes, up the smoothie when including helmets, bells, someone is pedalling,” and lights.” she said. For Ride2School Day, “The slow race six workshops were encourages children to delivered to all classes concentrate on balancing from grades three to six From left, Bowen Road Primary School prep students Stella, Avena, Orla and Zara participate in the Ride2School Day activities. and turning the bike at Bowen Road Primary. to improve their bike Local Liberal Member handling skills. for Clark Elise Archer and the safest route to habits, like being active at are helping to create through the Road Safety bicycle facilities. “As students came visited the school ride to school,” she said. a young age means that a new generation of Levy and the Towards “We are working with into the grounds, they and said she enjoyed “Ride2School Day people are more likely responsible road users. Zero Action Plan 2020- the Bicycle Network could stop to have their the Ride2School Day also reminds drivers to maintain them into “To help promote 2024,” Ms Archer said. and local councils bike checked to make activities. to take care and drive adulthood. healthy, active and “The Government around Tasmania to sure tyres were pumped, “While it was lots of responsibly around By increasing young safe travel behaviours is also committed to develop a $6 million wheels were secured, fun, there is also a serious cyclists, especially people’s participation for and by kids, the making cycling safer program of new cycle chains oiled and brakes side to the annual event children, recognising that in active travel like Tasmanian Liberal and more accessible for paths, linking local working.” – to teach children about in a crash, a cyclist will cycling, and promoting Government is all Tasmanians, through cycling routes with For most students, bike safety, road rules, always come off worse. safe behaviour on and proud to support the a number of programs State-owned cycling the best part of the safe behaviour and skills, Developing good around the road, we Ride2School program aimed at improving infrastructure.”
Global Care keeping Hobart warm
Global Care Hobart coordinator Graham Lavell.
GLOBAL Care Hobart is shirts and pants to socks being free and every hosting a clothing drive and beanies for the additional bag being $2. in May to help people in colder months, as well as Global Care operates need face the Tasmanian doonas and blankets. within and out of Australia Winter. “The idea was for and is the social justice The pre-Winter cloth- people to bring in all the and disaster relief arm of ing drive was originally clothing they don’t use the International Network set to be held in 2020, – anyone who has spare of Churches. but due to COVID-19 stuff in their cupboard The charity focuses on was delayed a year to 15 that they have outgrown making a difference to May. can donate,” he said. individuals and communi- However, it hasn’t “We’re currently floor ties through kindness and stopped donations from to ceiling full of bags of generosity, with the slogan coming in. clothes, but people can of “mates helping mates”. Global Care Hobart still donate as much as Global Care Hobart is coordinator Graham they would like. the only division of the Lavell said the idea “It’s important that charity in Tasmania and behind the clothing drive people in need don’t go is run by the Embassy was to give freely to cold throughout Winter. Church at Foreshore Drive people in need. “The main thing is to in Montrose. “It is designed to bring clothe the needy because “The goals are to feed people from the whole it’s so hard to buy things and clothe families, help community together and these days.” the homeless and help the help those who need it,” The giveaway will be elderly in doing working he said. held at Montrose Bay bees around their house Mr Lavell said they Yacht Club on 15 May, or be helping them where had various amounts of with the first bag to fill they need help,” Mr Lavell clothing ranging from with clothing per person said. Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 21 Community News Sport New building for Men’s Shed THE Claremont Men’s constructive pursuits in a Shed has a new home supportive setting,” he said. with the recent opening “Apart from the of new premises at the friendship and community Claremont Village Green. service men’s sheds bring, The $247,000 project there are significant mental was made possible and physical health ben- through a Federal efits from being involved, Government grant of especially for those feeling $190,000 from the physically or emotionally Community Develop- isolated.” ment Grants Program Tasmanian Liberal Sena- and $50,000 from the tor Eric Abetz opened the Tasmanian Government, premises and said the new with the Claremont facilities would enable the Men’s Shed providing the Claremont Men’s Shed to balance. increase its membership The new 28-metre by and undertake the impor- 10-metre building allows tant work it does in the From left, Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, Claremont sufficient room to install community. Men’s Shed president Colin Richardson and Member for Clark Elise Archer at the opening of the new premises at the machinery and includes He said it was an Claremont Village Green. an office and small kitch- outstanding example of enette. community and mateship. The project also provid- “Men’s sheds help men ies from members of the Clark Ella Haddad said the ed the Claremont Men’s and women, particularly local Claremont commu- new space was important Shed with a car park with as they grow older, to con- nity interested in joining for the community. 12 car spaces for club nect with each other and given the expanded range “The Claremont Men’s members. prevent social isolation of activities the new centre Shed plays a vital role in Claremont Men’s Shed and preventable health can accommodate. the community and the president Colin Richard- conditions,” he said. “The new Shed is a new shed is such a won- son said the new facility “The committee and wonderful example of derful improvement on would be a much safer members do a wonderful the community coming the old shed,” she said. space for members and job in promoting social together to support a great “This was a true com- friends to gather and interaction together with initiative, with more than a munity effort and a big would allow members to undertaking important dozen local businesses and congratulations must go undertake the work they volunteering projects organisations also helping to Colin, the board, local From left, petanque partners and rivals David Collins and Eric Hartill. do in a safer way. for the local Claremont to build and furnish the businesses and community “These sheds provide an community.” new facility,” Liberal members who worked important space for men The men’s shed has Member of Clark Elise so hard together to get of all ages and abilities already been fielding a sig- Archer said. the new shed up and to pursue fulfilling and nificant number of enquir- Labor Member for running.” Rivals and partners battle it out for petanque glory
TWO sportsmen have Warn finished third with sport to channel their spent five months vying 65 points and Annette competitive instincts.” for poll position in the Horsler finished fourth Petanque is a variant of first ever Tasmanian with 62 points. lawn bowls that is played Petanque Pennant Mr Hartill and on gravel instead of grass. Competition. Mr Collins put their The ball is thrown Eric Hartill and David rivalry aside to form and not bowled. Collins both developed the winning pair in “Most people an unassailable men’s doubles for the involved in petanque 2050 Vision for Greater Hobart - Have your say lead over the other Hobart Petanque Club’s are social players,” Ms players heading into invitational tournament. Horsler said. We will live in the world’s best small capital city, a city built for people that is connected, the final weekend of “Both Eric and David “We are involved in friendly and safe. competition. have played lots of sport creating opportunities At the start of the day’s in their lives and have for people to play play, Mr Hartill was on the will to win that competitively across clubs. The Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils and the Tasmanian 84 points and Mr Collins makes them mentally “That is why we Government have been working together as part of the Greater Hobart Committee to was on 80 points. strong,” event organiser developed the pennant develop a shared Vision for Greater Hobart to 2050. Mr Hartill managed for the pennant competition and with to lift his score by competition Annette the assistance of the The draft Vision aims to reflect not only the varied and individual nature of the four five points in the Horsler said. Hobart Petanque Club cities that make up Greater Hobart, but also to celebrate what brings our final round, while Mr “They have both and the Kingborough communities together. Collins’ score remained accumulated injuries Bowls Club it has been unchanged, with Mr and ailments from a great success.” To help Greater Hobart continue to be a thriving and inspiring place to live, we want Hartill finishing first. their previous sports The winter pennant Mr Collins finished and now they find that competition will your feedback. second, while Kevin petanque is the perfect commence in May. You can view the draft 2050 Vision for Greater Hobart at www.greaterhobart.tas.gov.au/vision.
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Back row from left, Member for Clark Elise Archer, Claremont Athletics Club mascot, Member for Clark Ella Haddad, Sue McLeod from Little Athletics Tasmania, Elissa Clark and Member for Derwent Craig Farrell, and front row from left, Xavier Shane, Max Shelton, Tess Farrell, Ashton Jones, Lilah Clark, Taylah Clark and Toby Shelton.
EVEN the rain couldn’t 2020/2021 Little Ath- field events. season, the little athletes is also highly regarded in fundraising opportunities Claremont Plaza Meats, dampen the enthusiasm letics season in October, Claremont Little Ath- competed against other the club and the athletes were hit hard by the the club raised $1,300 of the Claremont Little the athletes, ranging in letics prides itself on being athletes in the club and were recognised for their COVID-19 pandemic through raffles and cash Athletics members as they ages from three to 15 a nurturing and inclusive were provided with the personal bests throughout and the club started the donations. celebrated their end of years, met every Friday club where all athletes are opportunity to compete the season. season with little funds. The funds will be used season presentation day at night at Abbottsfield Park recognised regardless of against other clubs in state Like many small clubs, However, through to pay for the presenta- Tolosa Park. in Claremont to compete their ability. wide meets. the Claremont Little the generosity of local tion awards and new Starting the in a number of track and Throughout the Personal development Athletics 2019/2020 politicians, Bunnings and equipment for the club.
Netball Tasmania to apply for Suncorp Super Netball licence
From left, Ashleigh Probert-Hill with Netball Tasmania chief executive officer Aaron Pidgeon. Photo credit: Linda Higginson/Solstice Digital.
NETBALL Tasmania will commencing in 2022 is since 2017 through which apply for a licence to expected to open in April a joint Australian Netball compete in the Suncorp 2021. League (ANL) team op- Super Netball (SSN) com- Netball Tasmania erated, and Collingwood petition for the period will seek a participation have played SSN matches From left, Renee Eiszele, Lucy Midson, Ashleigh Probert-Hill, Ava Dwyer and Charlie Wheller. Photo credit: Linda Higginson/ commencing in 2022. commencement date of in Tasmania. Solstice Digital. “This is an exciting time season 2023, allowing the “We understand a for Tasmanian netball and existing Tasmanian Gov- decision to support a Tas- Collingwood to deliver through the first licence the Tasmanian commu- submission possible,” he Tasmanian sport in gener- ernment agreement with manian SSN team may SSN content in Tasmania period, on the financial nity and an unwavering said. al as we see many sports Collingwood Magpies to impact the agreement throughout the remainder support of the Tasmanian commitment to providing “Realistically, that push for Tasmanian teams expire prior to the crea- with Collingwood beyond of the existing agree- Government,” he said. positive leadership and submission needs to be in national competitions,” tion of the new club. 2022,” he said. ment.” “While we would like role models for young strong enough to beat Netball Tasmania chief As part of the strategy “That is not a reflection Netball Tasmania has to be able to deliver a Tasmanians.” out a submission from executive officer Aaron to operate a SSN club in on the relationship with submitted a request to financial model which can Mr Pidgeon said there one of the existing SSN Pidgeon said. Tasmania, Netball Tasma- Collingwood which has the Tasmanian Govern- standalone without the were still challenges in teams or to convince the “We still have a number nia will field a standalone been fantastic, rather ment for financial support support of the Tasmanian both obtaining a licence SSN Commission and the of matters to line up team in the Australian our need to prioritise for an SSN licence, a Government, that’s not a and operating a team in broadcaster to expand the before this can become a Netball Championships the implementation of a critical component of the reality in the short term.” the competition. league.” reality, but we’re commit- for 2021 (formerly the Tasmanian team in the application and the imple- “That said, we are not “As noted, the sustain- If approved, the new ted to the cause and we ANL), rather than con- competition. mentation of a sustainable looking for a handout ability of our proposed club will provide local believe that it’s the right tinue with the Tasmanian “We’re thankful to financial model. but rather a mutually program is initially jobs, new entertainment time to be expressing Magpies team. the Tasmanian Govern- “We believe that the beneficial partnership that dependent on securing product, a boost to local interest.” Mr Pidgeon said ment for supporting that financial model we have would see the Tasmani- government funding, but participation and strong The expression of Netball Tasmania had opportunity and we look created for the proposed an SSN team deliver a beyond that we still have role models in the com- interest process for SSN been extremely lucky to forward to continuing club is sustainable, but value through regular and much to do to in order munity inspiring young licences for the period partner with Collingwood to work closely with it is dependent, at least ongoing engagement with to present the strongest Tasmanians. Glenorchy Gazette APRIL 2021 23
From left, Glenorchy District Football Club members Gerard Malla, senior coach Paul Kennedy, Seb Michalowski, Brandon Oates and Jack Males.
GLENORCHY DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB WINS NATIONAL GOOD SPORTS AWARD THE Glenorchy District Sports Award winner for cess in place at our club ball Club has reached the have strong, welcoming “It’s been a challenging “The Good Sports team Football Club has been preparing the club to re- to tackle any drug related highest level of the Good and healthy environ- year for sporting clubs is proudly working with named the Alcohol and act appropriately to illegal issues at our club should Sports program, imple- ments,” Federal Minister with many having had 10,000 community sport- Drug Foundation’s 2021 drug-related issues should they arise. menting policies around for Sport Richard Colbeck their seasons cut short ing clubs across Australia Good Sports Tackling Ille- they arise, by developing “We also ensure that alcohol management, said. or cancelled because of and more than 400 in gal Drugs Club of the Year and implementing an both our committee tobacco, illegal drugs and “Each of the finalists the COVID-19 pan- Tasmania,” Dr Lalor said. at a ceremony at Parlia- Illegal Drugs Policy. members and coaches are safe transport. demonstrated the deep demic, but we’ve also “The free program en- ment House in Canberra. “Our club recognises aware of these processes During the COVID-19 commitment of individ- seen many Good Sports courages systemic changes Good Sports clubs the important role that and can adequately work pandemic, the club uals eager to use sport to clubs go above and in club culture to promote from across the country sports clubs play in the with relevant players remained connected help make a difference.” beyond to keep their long-term positive health were honoured for their wellbeing of communi- to ensure a positive with their members and Alcohol and Drug members connected, en- outcomes.” commitment to building ties,” junior development outcome. recorded a weekly set Foundation chief execu- gaged and healthy.” Good Sports is proven healthy and inclusive officer Joel Berry said. “We also have applied of skills videos that were tive officer Dr Erin Lalor In Tasmania, Good to reduce risky drinking at environments where “We are dedicated to for a number of grants posted into the team praised this year’s award Sports is funded by the participating clubs by 37 members look out for building and strengthen- through Good Sports to Facebook groups. winners and finalists, Tasmanian Government per cent and has seen a one another around ing our unique commu- provide education to our They also created a calling them community and the Australian Gov- reduction of alcohol relat- alcohol and tobacco man- nity and making a real players and members. ‘skill-booklet’ for their champions. ernment. ed accidents among Good agement, safe transport, difference in the lives of “We are current- junior members with “All of the Good Sports Managed by the Alco- Sports club members and healthy eating, mental our players, families and ly working the Drug levels to progress through Awards finalists should hol and Drug Foundation, supporters by 42 per cent. health and positive spec- wider community. Education Network to and prizes for achieving feel incredibly proud of Good Sports is Australia’s For the full list of tator behaviour. “Through our Good deliver a presentation each level. their efforts in building largest and longest run- this year’s Good Sports The Glenorchy District Sports Illegal Drug Policy, for our youth members “Communities are built strong, welcoming and ning preventative health Awards winners and Football Club received we now have a consistent soon.” on local clubs and com- healthy environments,” Dr initiative in community finalists, visit https://good- $1000 as the Good referral and support pro- Glenorchy District Foot- munity organisations that Lalor said. sport. sports.com.au/awards/.
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