Community News VOL 19 NO 1 FEBRUARY 2017 www.brightoncommunitynews.com.au FederalSTREETS funding deal gives Brighton streetscape AHEAD project the all clear

FEDERAL funding has been secured for the Brighton streetscape project and work is expected to begin shortly. The streetscape project will revitalise the Brighton town centre with the aim of connecting the community and creating a place where people feel proud to live, visit and work. Following a fruitful meeting with Senator Jonathon Duniam at the Brighton Council Chambers early in the New Year, Brighton Mayor Tony Foster said he was delighted to see that the funding for the streetscape project had Turn to pages 6-7 for a large-scale detailed plan of the now been secured. Brighton streetscape project. Brighton Council had indi- cated it was prepared to match the “We believe Brighton Council enhance the local environment. government funding on a better presented a very strong case for The outcome of this project than dollar-for-dollar basis. funding of the project and it is will result in appropriate infra- “The project will promote eco- extremely pleasing this has been structure and the necessary urban nomic development and make a recognised.” environment to stimulate an eco- real difference in increasing invest- The project will completely nomically and socially prosperous ment in the region, building part- transform the central area and community into the future in the Discussions with Senator Jonathon Duniam, second from left, included, from left, Daniel Gillie, who is nerships with business and the commercial heart of the rapidly wake of the Brighton bypass com- growing Brighton township, from pletion. Senator Duniam’s adviser, and Brighton Council’s James Dryburgh, Ron Sanderson, Greg Davoren, Mayor community and addressing the Tony Foster and Heath MacPherson reviewing the streetscape project plans. area’s disadvantages,” Cr Foster little more than a highway fuel- A vibrant town centre will said. stop to an attractive, efficient and ensure Brighton can attract sig- funding is enabling the comple- months with completion sched- what Brighton is planning, partic- “Council had sought funds commercially vibrant town cen- nificant investment in residential tion of the development without uled for early 2018. ularly in relation to this and other from the National Stronger tre. growth and commercial expan- impacting adversely on Council’s “We were also thankful to be projects including our desire for Regions Fund ($840,000) with Proposed works include nar- sion to serve the town and the sur- support of other areas of disad- able to meet with Senator Duniam a high school for Brighton. Council prepared to contribute rowing the street to allow for safer rounding rural areas. vantage and need in the munici- and discuss with him a range of “Senator Duniam indicated the remainder of the $1.786 mil- pedestrian movement, an “Brighton Council has already pality,” Cr Foster said. issues including our priorities for his preparedness to help Brighton lion total cost, so we welcome this improved parking layout and undertaken significant works in “We intended to commence the municipality’s community. municipality wherever possible commitment. landscape treatments which and around the township and the the project within the next few “He was genuinely excited by with all of the issues raised.”

Brighton citizens honoured Brighton for community contributions Council

MARK Bartlett and Angela Knight, who formed the Bridgewater and Gagebrook Clean-up Group dedicated &ƌĞĞ,ZΘ'ZEt^d to cleaning up rubbish in the Bridgewater and Gagebrook 7XHVGD\$SULO areas, have been presented EĞdžƚĐŽůůĞĐƚŝŽŶǁĞĞŬ͗ƐƚĂƌƚŝŶŐ with this year’s Citizens of )YPNO[VU*V\UJPSWYV]PKLZH-9,,/(9+ .9,,5>(:;,JVSSLJ[PVUZLY]PJL[V the Year award by the OLSWYLZPKLU[ZKPZWVZLVM\U^HU[LKP[LTZHUKNYLLU^HZ[L;OPZZLY]PJLL]LY` Brighton municipality. ZLJVUKTVU[OPZMVYYLZPKLU[Z^OVJ\YYLU[S`YLJLP]LRLYIZPKLJVSSLJ[PVUVM The presentations were Y\IIPZO made at Brighton Council’s Australia Day awards cere- 7SLHZLYLTLTILY! mony last month. >HZ[LT\Z[ILWSHJLKVU[OLUH[\YLZ[YPW[OLUPNO[WYPVY[V[OLHIV]LKH[L0[LTZ Maja Veit, who is an T\Z[ILHISL[VILSPM[LKZHMLS`I`[^VTLU(SSOHYK^HZ[LP[LTZT\Z[UV[ award-winning young entre- L_JLLK[^VTL[YLZPUSLUN[O(SSP[LTZZ\JOHZ[YLLIYHUJOLZHUKJ\[[PUNZT\Z[ IL[PLKPURNVYSLZZI\UKSLZHUKHTH_PT\TVMTPUSLUN[OHUKJTPU preneur and founder of Silver KPHTL[LY3VVZLTH[LYPHST\Z[ILIHNNLK;`YLZ^PSSILJVSSLJ[LKHTH_PT\TVM Hill Fisch, was the Brighton [^V[VILWSHJLKV\[MVYJVSSLJ[PVU0[LTZZ\JOHZY\IISLZVPSYVJRZHUK Australia Day ambassador for JVUJYL[L^PSSUV[ILJVSSLJ[LK*VTTLYJPHS^HZ[L^PSSHSZVUV[ILJVSSLJ[LK the event. /(9+>(:;,(5+.9,,5>(:;,4<:;),2,7;:,7(9(;, Other awards presented ;V[HS]VS\TLVMP[LTZT\Z[UV[L_JLLKT were: Brighton Mayor Tony Foster, centre, with, from left, Brighton Australia Day ambassador • Community Event of Maja Veit and award winners Mark Bartlett, Kobe Bennett, Sheryl Rainbird, Angela Knight 7SLHZLKVUV[LUKHUNLY*V\UJPSZ[HMMI`SLH]PUNV\[IYVRLUNSHZZHZILZ[VZ the Year – the Brighton and Sue Riley. VYJOLTPJHSZ Christmas Pageant. make the entire Brighton their tireless efforts. could do to help make the • Volunteer of the Year – municipality a wonderful Mark Bartlett has lived in streets and the area cleaner. -VYTVYLPUMVYTH[PVUVU[OPZZLY]PJLWOVUL)YPNO[VU*V\UJPSVU ;OPZ Sue Riley. MYLLZLY]PJLPZH]HPSHISLVUS`[VYLZPKLU[Z^OVJ\YYLU[S`YLJLP]LRLYIZPKL place to live and work. Gagebrook nearly all is life He wanted to show everyone JVSSLJ[PVU • Young Citizen of the Year Cr Foster said the work and while he was walking that residents are not – 12-year-old Kobe Bennett that had been done by all around ‘door knocking’ for layabouts and that they care (see story, page 3). recipients was a reflection of the Red Shield appeal he about where they live. In presenting the awards the many people who were noticed the state of the area So Mark created a group Email [email protected] Mayor Tony Foster said he doing excellent work within and how much rubbish was where the community could www.brighton.tas.gov.au was extremely proud to see so the community and he com- in our streets. work together to make the many people working hard to mended the recipients for He wondered what he Continued Page 9 2 Brighton Community News February 2017

Community News Councils bleeding YOUR COUNCIL

Published monthly by the Brighton Council. It is distributed to households and businesses not bleating Tony Foster (Mayor) throughout the municipality. 2 Kimberley Street Circulation: In excess of 9000. Pontville 7030 Tel: 0419 357 927 Editorial: Ingrid Harrison [email protected] on TasWater cuts Finance Committee, Southern Tasmanian Mobile 0418 342 450 Councils Association, Emergency Management Advisory, email: By TONY FOSTER* through TasWater, are already most recent decision, councils Planning Authority, Heritage and Environment, Waste [email protected] TASMANIAN Treasurer making a hefty contribution will no longer receive any div- Management, TasWater, Remembrance Park Complex Peter Gutwein has very cun- to the infrastructure upgrade, idend from TasWater, except Consultative Group, Civic Pride Consultative Group. Advertising queries: Cathy Harper ningly tried to blame local there is a strong argument what it is legally required to Brighton Council, government for the finan- that the State Government pay in the form of loan guar- Barbara Curran (Deputy Mayor) should also bear some of the antees and tax equivalent 1 Daniel Place 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach, TAS, 7017. cial challenges facing TasWater but in doing so he cost burden. payments. Brighton 7030 Ph 6268 7035 Fax 6268 7013 is ignoring the fact that After all, it was the State Councils are not bleating Tel: 6268 1522 email: councils have already agreed Government that initiated about this forced cash grab. [email protected] The reality is that they are [email protected] to significant dividend cuts the takeover of water and Finance Committee, Parks and Recreation and that these same coun- sewerage services from indi- bleeding. Committee, Heritage and Environment Committee, Waste Historically, many Design & Typesetting: Facing Pages cils transferred millions of vidual councils and legislated Management Committee, Planning Authority, Southern to ensure that the owner regional areas such as King Tasmanian Councils Association (alternate), Brighton Pri- 33 Queen St, Sandy Bay 7005 dollars in assets when the statewide water authority councils would have very lit- and Flinders Islands, and the mary School Council, Waste Strategy South (alternate), Ph: 6244 6219, 0412 591 248 was established. tle control over the managing small towns scattered Civic Pride Consultative Group, Remembrance Park Com- Having transferred these corporation, TasWater. throughout the north-east plex Consultative Group. Printing: The Mercury, Hobart, TAS, 7000 assets, built up and paid for From July 2018 TasWater and on the West Coast, pre- viously lacked suitable water by councils over many years will further reduce the pro- Wayne Garlick March 2017 edition deadlines: and sewerage services as it lit- – reservoirs, pipelines, retic- posed dividend distribution 46 Upton Drive erally would cost millions of Editorial & Advertising: February 20 ulation systems etc – the to Tasmanian councils annu- Honeywood 7017 dollars to provide the required councils are absolutely enti- ally for seven years, as well as Tel: 0438 539 682 infrastructure to areas with tled to receive fair dividends, place a freeze over any infla- [email protected] tionary increase over that such tiny populations. Finance Committee, Planning Authority, much like the State Govern- Small regional councils ment demands from its busi- time. Heritage and Environment Committee, Waste Manage- KhE/>Dd/E' The effective result of this simply never had nor would ment Committee. ness enterprises like TT-Line, have the financial capacity to decision will impact the rev- Hydro Tasmania, TasNet- provide such services. d^Θd/D^ enue stream of Tasmanian Peter Geard works and the MAIB. This is no different to 0HHWLQJVIRUKHOGDW&RXQFLO2IILFHV But the Treasurer’s prop- councils by an estimated 269 Elderslie Road many regional parts of Aus- Brighton 7030 7LYROL5G2OG%HDFK aganda says they should not additional $150 million over tralia. The difference inter- receive this fair return on the period. Tel: 6268 1143 / 0418 515 649 dŚĞƉƵďůŝĐŝƐǁĞůĐŽŵĞƚŽĂƚƚĞŶĚ state is that State Govern- [email protected] their assets to enable TasWa- This is on top of the ments support the regional ter to fund required upgrades three-year dividend reduc- Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning )HEUXDU\DQG0DUFK areas. Authority, Heritage and Environment Committee, Old to water and sewerage infra- tion and growth freeze In Tasmania, with Mr 2UGLQDU\&RXQFLO Council Chambers Users Group, Emergency Management structure, particularly in Tas- already accepted by local gov- Gutwein in control of the )HEUXDU\DQG0DUFK mania’s smaller, regional ernment totalling many mil- Advisory Committee, Hobart Fire Management Area Com- SP purse strings, our State Gov- areas. lions of dollars. mittee, Civic Pride Consultative Group, Remembrance 3DUNV DQG 5HFUHDWLRQ While the councils, Effectively, following the Continued Page 3 Park Complex Consultative Group. )HEUXDU\DQG0DUFK  SP Leigh Gray )LQDQFH&RPPLWWHH 295 Elderslie Road )HEUXDU\DQG0DUFK Brighton 7030 SP Tel: 6268 0704 0427 063 410 3ODQQLQJ&RPPLWWHH [email protected] )HEUXDU\DQG0DUFK Parks and Recreation Committee, Finance SP Committee, Planning Authority, Waste Management Com- mittee, Waste Strategy South, Cycling South. ŐĞŶĚĂƐĐĂŶďĞǀŝĞǁĞĚĂƚŽƵŶĐŝůKĨĨŝĐĞƐĨŽƵƌĚĂLJƐ ďĞĨŽƌĞĞĂĐŚŵĞĞƚŝŶŐĂŶĚŽŶůŝŶĞĂƚ ǁǁǁ͘ďƌŝŐŚƚŽŶ͘ƚĂƐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ Keith Higgins 4 Jordan Place Bridgewater 7030 Tel: 6263 6319 [email protected] Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning General Enquiries 6268 7000 Authority, Environment and Heritage Committee. Fax 6268 7013 Email Address [email protected] Moya Jeffries Website www.brighton.tas.gov.au 37 Seymour St Brighton 7030 General Manager Tel: 6268 1530 / 0419 394 139 Ron Sanderson 6268 7000 [email protected] Council Services Officer 6268 7035 Finance Committee, Heritage and Environ- ment Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, Plan- Environmental & Development Services ning Authority, Jordan River Learning Centre Senior General Enquiries 6268 7015 School Council. Building Services 6268 7016 Health Services 6268 7029 Philip Owen 9 Compton Road Planning Services 6268 7041 “Twelve women in a community with each other for six days is a challenge.” Brighton Old Beach 7017 Animal Control 6268 7008 Girl Guides who conquered the Overland Track showed what it means to be “mighty, Tel: 6249 8575 / 0419 333 252 Physical Services mighty Girl Guides”. [email protected] Finance Committee, Planning Authority, Council Depot 6268 7000 Heritage & Environment Committee, Waste Management Project Engineer 6268 7018 Brighton’s Girl Guides take Committee. Corporate Services Sonya Williams Rates Enquiries 6268 7025 14 Barwick Place Accounts Enquiries 6268 7001 Overland Track in their stride Gagebrook 7030 Cashier 6268 7000 Tel: 6263 7871 By FIONA KINGSTON We spent 12 months munity with each other for [email protected] AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 6268 7000 planning the trip and doing six days is a challenge in itself SEVEN girls from Brighton Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Authority, Jor- All correspondence should be addressed to the Ranger Guides along with lots of bushwalking in prepa- but adding 67km walking ration. with 18-20kg pack adds dan River Learning Centre Senior School Council, Gage- General Manager, Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli Road, me as their leader, and four brook Primary School Council. Old Beach 7017. other adults have just We were prepared for all another dimension alto- returned from six days on weather conditions and just gether. as well – we experienced The girls (and adults) the Overland Track. $GYHUWLVHPHQW intense heat, lots of rain and have been challenged beyond The 67km journey from even a spectacular frost. belief and have learnt valu- :$<1(*$5/,&. Cradle Mountain to Lake St We carried an emergency able lessons in perseverance, EŽǁůŝǀŝŶŐŝŶ,ŽŶĞLJǁŽŽĚ͕/ĂŵŚĞƌĞ Clair covered a variety of ter- kit and were well equipped tolerance, teamwork, care for ƚŽƐĞƌǀĞĂůůŝŶƚŚĞƌŝŐŚƚŽŶ rains from open plateaus to fix broken shoes, patch up the environment, personal ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ with stunning mountain tents and make a clothes line. reflection and an apprecia- tĂLJŶĞϬϰϯϴϱϯϵϲϴϮ views to deep rainforests, We were thankful for no tion of the beautiful state we >LJŶϬϰϬϵϲϰϰϭϱϬ waterfalls and trickling major problems along the live in. ŽƌĐŽŶƚĂĐƚŵĞĂƚWĞƚĞΖƐ^ŚĞĚŽŶ streams. way but we did contend with If you’re interested in ϲϮϲϯϱϭϰϮ The walk provided both snakes, leeches, torn muscles, learning more about the ǁĂLJŶĞ͘ŐĂƌůŝĐŬΛďƌŝŐŚƚŽŶ͘ƚĂƐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ  a physical and mental chal- lots of insect bites and a blis- opportunities Guiding pres- $XWKRULVHGE\/\Q*DUOLFN lenge for the group. ter or two or three, and then ents for girls aged five to 18 8SWRQ'ULYH+RQH\ZRRG7DV The Girl Guide motto is there were the long drops – or adult leaders please con-  Be Prepared and prepared we nasty. tact the writer on 0400 375 were. Twelve women in a com- 548. Brighton Community News February 2017 3 New year promises to be a big one for Brighton THE new year is now more owner councils including (which are funded by State to come and live here. Brighton Council’s informa- ter position to understand than a month old and it A MESSAGE FROM Brighton. Governments elsewhere in Council is looking at how tion technology business, how we can best manage the promises to be an impor- In Brighton’s case, this Australia), TasWater is cut- we manage rating on vacant Microwise Australia. situation over the coming tant 12 months for the amounts to a revenue loss of ting dividend payments to land as a means of boosting We’ll be looking at a months and as I wrote at the Brighton municipality. about $4.6 million over seven councils to raise the neces- home building. range of other areas, from outset, 2017 will be an In this issue of Brighton years from 2018, following sary capital. We want to continue the our waste management to important year for Brighton Community News you will The Mayor on from an initial reduction Brighton Council is expansion of the Brighton planning and indeed cover- as we seek to best position read about our progressing in dividends over the current working extremely hard to Industrial Estate, with some ing all the services and activ- our Council administration of the Brighton streetcape three-year period. ensure that this major cut to good prospects already iden- ities of Council. Brighton is and service provision to take project with the Common- work of Council is visible like TasWater’s decision was our revenue can be managed tified. Importantly, more already recognised as the us into the future. wealth funding confirmed roadworks, improving foot- particularly disappointing without impacting signifi- businesses establishing here most efficient council in Tas- Fortunately, due to pru- and the Council’s prepara- paths, walking trails and given that council ratepayers cantly on services and will create more jobs and also mania and we want to make dent management in the tion for the works to get recreation areas and opening had paid for the infrastruc- ratepayers. increase rate revenue. sure we continue to spend past, our resource-sharing under way. up new sub-divisions. A lot ture (the dams, reservoirs, We are reviewing all areas Brighton is also looking ratepayers’ funds as wisely as initiatives and the success of This will make an impor- of activity takes place behind pipelines, reticulation sys- of our operations and devel- at how we can generate addi- possible. Microwise, Brighton’s finan- tant contribution to the the scenes as we strive to tems and sewerage works) oping strategies to ensure tional efficiencies, savings While the severe impact cial position is strong. Brighton township following make our administration handed over on the establish- that we are working as effec- and revenue through on our revenue as a result of I will keep you informed its bypassing by the Midland more efficient and better able ment of TasWater and, as tively and cost-efficiently as resource-sharing with other the TasWater dividend deci- as we develop our strategies Highway and it will dramat- to serve ratepayers and the such, the ratepayers’ councils possible. councils and working with sion was unforeseen, your to deal with the challenges ically improve facilities for community of Brighton. are entitled to a fair return on Among the initiatives our sub-region group of Council is working positively facing us and the undoubted businesses, the community This will be particularly the value of these assets. being worked on is the fur- Brighton, Central Highlands, to manage the outcome. opportunities that will be and people visiting Brighton. relevant in the coming year However, as the State ther encouragement of resi- Derwent Valley and South- Ratepayers and the commu- identified or arise. This is but one of many and indeed for a number of Government will not com- dential growth in the munic- ern Midlands. nity can be assured that we projects that will be under- years to come as Council mit to assist in funding ipality. Brighton is a great We are also developing are doing everything possible taken by Council to improve grapples with the impact of much-needed works to place to live and bring up a strategies and marketing to avoid any impact on our our municipality over the the decision by TasWater to upgrade water and sewerage family and we want to plans to increase sales of our services or on Brighton’s fair coming 12 months. make significant cuts to the services, particularly in encourage housing develop- unique local government rating system. Tony Foster AM OAM JP Of course, not all the annual dividends paid to the smaller municipalities ment to attract more people software developed by We will be in a much bet- Mayor At 12, Kobe Thumbs up for is a human Brighton as rights hero motorhome invasion looms GAGEBROOK’S Kobe various services and organi- Bennett was last year pre- sations as a family violence sented with the Tasmanian training tool. It is a very stark By COL COLEMAN* growing. Human Rights Commit- reminder of the cost of fam- THE Campervan and With Christmas out of tee’s Tasmanian Human ily violence and why we must Motorhome Club of Aus- the way, each day sailing of Rights Youth Award for do better. tralia rally setup team has the Spirit of Tasmania will be 2016/17. Kobe is now 12 and been in and around full of motorhomes. Kobe attended Parlia- already has contributed Pontville now for a little On Sunday March 19 we ment House to receive the much to the community. more than two months will have an open day so how award from the Governor of He has lived in Gage- liaising with local business- about coming along and Tasmania, Prof Kate Warner. brook all his life. es and suppliers who will be joining us for the day, look at The citation of the award As a member of the essential to the successful all the motorhomes, talk to reads: For the contribution he Breaking the Silence Advo- conduct of our rally. the people about the lifestyle is making to the rights of chil- cacy Group his work has We have tried out most and try out the food at the dren to be safe and to thrive, highlighted the impact of of the local cuisine and have stalls? and for sharing his experiences violence against children and been most impressed. There are still sites avail- of the impact of family vio- the importance of including The locals who walk their able for all those crafty peo- lence in a very personal way their voice in responses and dogs around the open areas ple. that paves the way for other the development of initia- of the complex have become Contact Col at tassierally Kobe Bennett with the Governor of Tasmania, Prof Kate Warner. Photo: Pen Tayler children in our community to tives. acquaintances, with one cou- [email protected] for be heard and respected. Kobe has been able to cers throughout the country accepted as a member of the young people in Tasmania. ple being reasonably regular further information on sites. When Kobe was only 10 guide the work of Red Cross where he stressed the impor- Children and Young People’s By sharing his experi- attendees at the daily ritual years old he wrote the book in this important issue and tance of protecting children Advisory Council 2016. ences of the impact of family of happy hour. Donation The Only House in the Desert, recently took part in a tele- from harm, honouring chil- The CYP Advisory Coun- violence in an extraordinarily The laundromat, bakery, Entry will be through the a candid and powerful expla- conference with the Aus- dren’s experiences and their cil advises the Tasmanian brave and very personal way post office, butcher shop and main gate on Brighton Road nation of living with family tralian National Children’s right to be heard and be Commissioner for Children, Kobe paves the way for other White Moe’s have become a violence through his eyes. Commissioner Megan involved in community life. Mark Morrissey, on what is children to be heard and part of our lives and the crew from 9am and exit by The book is now used in Mitchell and Red Cross offi- Last year Kobe was important to children and respected. at Brighton Tyre and Auto 3.30pm. Centre have been kept busy All we ask is for a gold ordering and fitting tyres for coin donation which will go our friends arriving with to one of the local services Councils bleeding not bleating on TasWater cuts problems. teams. Although we have put in I cannot let the opportu- From Page 2 be borne by local government investment in water and sew- rates will result in growing before the reforms are totally some long hours it has not nity go by without expressing ernment provides no assis- alone (and that means coun- erage investment. dissatisfaction with councils insignificant compared with all been work as we have our thanks to Mayor Tony Now Mr Gutwein is tance and simply expects the cil ratepayers). and the simplistic yet the massive financial chal- taken the opportunity to visit Foster and his team at bleating that councils should unfounded response of amal- urban and larger councils to As in other states, the cost lenge of providing potable a lot of the local members at Brighton Council for their forgo dividends without gamation will be presented as lose their established divi- of these major infrastructure water to the few regional their weekend outings. efforts in assisting us to make increasing rates or reducing the solution. dends and accept higher upgrades must be supported areas on boiled water alerts. We have also started to the event a win-win situation services. Oh, and there’s always the water charges to pay for the by the State Government. This is the crucial issue receive visits from friends for our members and the infrastructure upgrades. The irony of the current As anyone with even a old political trick of putting now facing TasWater with local businesses and commu- basic understanding of finan- the spotlight of blame on who have arrived from the The need to improve situation is that before the so- absolutely no help from Mr big island for the rally which nity. water and sewerage infra- called water and sewerage cial management would know, someone else to prevent the Gutwein or his colleagues in You have a Council of the only other option to com- will be held from March 13- structure around Tasmania, reform initiated by the State harsh light shining on you. State Government. which you can all be very pensate for such a significant Disguising the real 19. and in particular to provide Government to establish Under the Treasurer’s The number of vehicles proud. all towns with acceptable TasWater, State Treasury actu- reduction in revenue would be responsibility for already ris- current policy, ratepayers for councils to take out huge coming as at the close of * Col Coleman is secretary potable water, is well under- ally forced councils to achieve ing water charges and poten- who already funded the mas- borrowings, so burdening tially increased rates to offset business on Friday, January of the Campervan and stood and justified. However, a commercial rate of return sive water and sewerage 13 is just short of 500 so the Motorhome Club of the cost burden should not from ratepayers on their future generations of ratepay- the lost dividends with claims ers with the cost of funding the that councils left the water infrastructure that councils invasion numbers are Australia were forced by the State Gov- ADVERTISEMENT Treasurer’s political fix. and sewerage infrastructure Short-term borrowing by in a mess is tragically remi- ernment to hand over to ANIAN LABOR TasWater, will now be again JOIN TAASM b .com councils may save Mr niscent of the too-often used www.taslabor Gutwein’s political skin but political tactic of govern- forced to pay for necessary councils are responsible for ments constantly blaming upgrades in regional areas the long-term management previous governments when that should be the responsi- of their assets and eventually faced with difficulty. bility of the state, as it was Rebeccac the loans would have to be Instead of rolling up their before 2009. repaid with an obvious sleeves, taking financial *Brighton Mayor Tony Fos- impact on rate charges. responsibility and fixing the ter is Tasmania’s longest- White MP Of course, all this fits with problem, it’s much easier to serving mayor and served as Always AvAvailable State Member forfor LLyyons the Treasurer’s other, although blame someone else. the inaugural chief 6212 2225 less publicly stated agenda, of The reality is that any representative of TasWater’s Phone: (03) 6165 7840 [email protected] forcing council amalgama- shortfalls in urban water and owner councils, stepping [email protected] rene.hiddingmp tions. Rising local government sewerage infrastructure Authorised by Rene Hidding MP, 9 Gordon ordon Street, Sorell Authorised by REBECCA WHITE, Parliament House, Hobart down at the end of 2015. 4 Brighton Community News February 2017 Advice on keeping home and car safe BRIDGEWATER Police Division has recommended residents take steps to help in preventing crime in their homes and in cars. Insp George Cretu said to help keep cars safe, residents had a number of options available. “Consider a car alarm or fitting an immobiliser. A Santa’s workshop and his helpers were very popular. steering lock is always a very safe option,” he said. ABOVE: The “Always shut car win- Waterbridge Food Co- dows and lock doors and Christmas spirit alive op was an enthusiastic never leave your car participant in the unlocked or keys in the igni- parade. tion when unattended. and well in community LEFT: Santa was a “Remove valuables or popular and welcome place them out of sight and By SHERYL RAINBIRD ing of floats, while hundreds spirit of Christmas to our sight. use off-street parking or OUR first traditional watched from vantage points community. BELOW: A crowd secure your vehicle in a Christmas parade was held along the route. A special thank you to favourite was the garage. on Saturday, December 10 A crowd favourite was the Pete’s Community Shed Mangalore Kennels “In terms of your home, last year and it was a true the Mangalore Kennels float group who undertook major float which was named consider a house alarm or fit community event involving which won best overall float work on Santa’s sleigh to the best overall float by the deadlocks to front and back community judges. people from all sections of from our community judges. delight of everyone. doors. The best school float “Fit security locks to win- our community. We would also like to prize, sponsored by Lyons dows, consider security lights The event was organised thank the hundreds of peo- Labor MHA Rebecca White, ple who lined the streets to and sensors. by Brighton Alive partici- “Even when at home was awarded to St Paul’s watch the parade – without pants alongside members Catholic School with Gage- ensure both front and back you the parade would have from the community, brook Primary highly com- doors are locked and do not through funding provided by mended. just been a lot of people leave doors unlocked at the Brighton Community The best community walking down the centre of night. Grants Program. float award, sponsored by the road. “Hide valuable items Twenty floats partici- Lyons Liberal MHA Rene There is already interest (handbags, wallets, keys, pated on the day with about Hidding, went to the HIPPY in a Christmas parade for mobile phones), and hide 250 people participating on program. this year which will build on vehicle keys. the floats. The organisers would like last year’s successful event. “Taking care with your Council staff and SES to thank all float participants We are all looking for- home and car safety will help volunteers helped with road for the wonderful efforts they ward to seeing our commu- to deter potential criminal closures and community put in – it made the parade nity come together again to acts and lessen crime in our members took on the judg- colourful and brought the celebrate Christmas. community.”

What is The Hub? Centacare Evolve Hoousing is excited to launch The Hub. The Hub will include an onsite Nurse Praactitioner and a visiting General Practitioner who will provide a health clinic ic every Thursday. What is a Nurse Practitioner? Nurse Practitioners provide high levels of clinically focused care, including A Health Clinicc is now prescribing a range oof medications and conducting clinical tests. They can be the primary provideer of care or part of a care team. Nurse Practitioners are available at ‘The Hub’ capable of managing episodes of care, including wellness-focused care, and investigative care an nd treatment. How do I access services at The Hub? in Bridgewatere The Hub’s health clinicsics will commence on Thursday 16 February 2017, and will be available every Thursdah y thereafter. What: A clinical health service provided by What if I still need to see a GP? A GP will be present at The Hub’s health clinic every week. Patients who require experienced GPs and Nurse Practitioners fromm further follow up andd treatment with a GP after visiting The Hub can choose All Round Health & Community Care. to be referred to onee of All Round Health and CommCommunittyy CCarare’’ss visiting GPs, or to their regular GP P.. Where: Centacare Evolve Housing Oce, Shop 2, 28 Will my details be kept private and con dential? YYeses. When booking an appointment you will only need to provide the name Green Point Road, Bridgewater, 7030. and address of the pperson who is to be seen, no other information is required at booking stage. Onn the day of your appointment you will need to complete When: Thursdays, 10am- 4pm (commencing on 16 a new patient form thhat will request further information such as your Medicare February 2017). number and any current medications you may be taking. All Round Health and Communittyy CCarare will hold this information con dentially. Cost: The service provided What do I need to bbring? Please bring photo I DD,, your Medicare/concession card, details of your current at The Hub is completely bulk GPP,, and details of youur next of kin. billedd.. Please call Centacare Evolve Housing on 61773 0060 fforor more infformaormation, or to make an appointment. A Catholic Community Social Impact Project Initiative Brighton Community News February 2017 5 Courses ensure there’s plenty to learn at LINC By JORDYAN COOMBE* asbestos awareness, traffic manage- dren learn. ful event was sponsored by Com- support services are available in our Some get help to set up their THE staff at Bridgewater LINC ment, working at heights, respon- No matter what your reading munities for Children. community and they can refer MyGov account or use the are excited to share a snapshot of sible conduct of gambling (RCG) level is, LINC staff are more than • Fifty people shared an emo- people to those services. Gumtree website. At LINC, our some of the amazing things that and responsible service of alcohol happy to help you with tips and tional journey through Australian More than 500 people received computer help is free and we work happened last year. (RSA). hints on how to make storytime history. The live show, Unsung help at Bridgewater LINC to at your pace. Fifty local people were given Five participants had jobs fun and engaging, so why not Heroes of Australian History was improve their computer skills and It seems that whatever your immediately after completing their come along and give it a go? staged at Bridgewater as a result of increase their confidence using the opportunity to increase their learning need is you can achieve it courses, with several more getting We don’t only deliver Rock, LINC’s partnership with Brighton technology. work skills and their chances of get- at Bridgewater LINC. work in the following months. Rhyme and Storytime in the LINC. Council. About 300 were supported dur- ting a job by completing courses Find time to drop in, have a A change in format and time Last year more than 200 people If a person struggles to read ing small, informal group sessions look around and ask our staff how funded by LINC Tasmania’s Liter- often makes a difference and the joined our sessions at community and write they cannot fully engage and a further 200 were supported we can help you. You’ll find us in acy Skills Development Fund, as number of people coming to Rock, events in the Bridgewater area. with family, community and work. during one-on-one training. part of the 26TEN program. Rhyme and Storytime doubled LINC continued to work with Being aware of the impact that Our computer support sessions Green Point Road, behind the These courses are designed to throughout 2017. community partnerships last year low-level literacy can have on a per- cover a range of skill levels and pro- Civic Centre – we’re in the same help participants with low levels of Rock, Rhyme and Storytime is so that locals were offered the best son’s life is the first step towards grams. building as Service Tasmania. We literacy to complete courses that now very interactive and we repeat possible learning experiences. Here helping. Some people learn the very hope to see you soon. they would usually find a challenge rhymes and actions so that chil- are just two examples: Five literacy awareness sessions basics, such as turning on the com- Did you know, the name in a normal learning environment. dren can easily join in. • Seventy families went to the were conducted for local service puter, using the mouse and saving 26TEN represents the 26 letters of Trainers were engaged to There are lots of chances for Healthy Kids Big Play Day at the providers. They now know the a file. the alphabet and 10 digits we use deliver courses taking into account children to use their imagination Civic Centre. The event was for signs to look for with their staff, Others set up an email account for counting? the literacy levels of participants. and for parents and carers to pick children and families and focused clients, friends and family. and learn how to use it with con- *Jordyan Coombe is LINC Courses included white card, up hints and tips on helping chil- on all things healthy. This wonder- They also know what literacy fidence. operations coordinator Charlie is living proof dreams do come true

CHARLIE’S dream was Finegan Kruckemeyer and that one day he would more recently, Kelly Drum- become an actor on stage mond Cawthon, Charlie’s or television. acting ability became appar- Charlie Smith went to ent. Brighton Primary School. As part of SEE perform- He enjoyed going to school ances, Charlie has travelled and would cry if he had to to Auckland, Brisbane, Mel- stay home because he was bourne, Sydney and the east sick. coast of Tasmania. His formal education Charlie loves music and continued at Campania Dis- is a member of OSMOSES, trict School before finishing a local band that has played years 11 and 12 at Claremont at Mona, Salamanca and the College. Moonah Art Centre. “Charlie had wonderful Mosaic Support Services teachers and teachers’ assis- aims to enrich and improve tants who encouraged him the lives of people with dis- to be his best,” said Marie, abilities and their families. Project Booyah participants with children from the centre. Charlie’s mum. Charlie spends three days With his formal educa- Brighton’s Charlie Smith a week at Mosaic and his life tion completed it was time always dreamed he would is enriched through music, for Charlie to begin turning become an actor on stage multimedia and woodwork. Everyone is a his dream into reality. or television and now his “It’s very hard sometimes He became involved with dream has come true. juggling between schoolwork Second Echo Ensemble and practice” Charlie says. (SEE), an independent, inte- and disability through the Then he quickly follows winner with grated performance group creation and presentation of it with “but if you want which acts as a catalyst for exceptional theatre. something, you have to work change in both performance Under the directorship of for it and make it happen”. skills project Your nominations needed PARTICIPANTS in a pro- TasTAFE’s Clarence campus gram for young people at learning construction skills risk of disengaging from and a day a week with a for community booklet education have used their TasTAFE vocational prepa- new-found carpentry skills ration teacher learning skills A REMINDER that we are organisations who have been be increased. to build a cubby house for a for the workforce and liter- looking for your nomina- nominated by other mem- If you would like to nom- local childcare centre. acy and numeracy. tions of local people for a bers of the community. inate someone please send Project Booyah partici- TasTAFE construction pictorial booklet about A panel is being estab- about 250-300 words on why pants delivered the cubby teacher Ben Wright said the some of the people and lished consisting of a council you believe that person or house, complete with tin students had gained skill sets organisations in our com- officer, a community repre- community organisation or roof, verandah and bench such as working at heights, Children from the Bagdad Childcare and Early Learning munity who are doing great sentative and a representative business should be in the seat, to the Bagdad Childcare asbestos awareness, white Centre in the cubby house. things, often behind the of a local business to con- book. and Early Learning Centre. card and using hand and scenes. sider nominations for the If you would like some Project Booyah is a 20- power tools during the pro- sibilities and work in pairs “We are absolutely grate- Brighton Council, in book. help putting your words week program overseen by gram. and things like that to get the ful. We are a small centre and conjunction with the com- The criteria to be nomi- together, please contact PCYC Tasmania with sup- “Building the cubby job done. we don’t get a lot of new munity and local business, is nated for Reflections of Cathy Harper at Council port from police officers, house was a great way for “I saw a real change in equipment. The children are preparing the booklet which Brighton are quite simple: an who will organise for some- TasTAFE teachers and a Save them to apply the skills they the boys. They wanted to really excited,” Ms Bennett is expected to be published individual or organisation the Children youth worker. had learnt on a real project,” stay longer to get the job said. later this year. must reside within Brighton one to provide help with It is designed to re- Mr Wright said. done and they smashed it – The Project Booyah par- Called Reflections of municipality, nominations your nomination. engage young people back “A lot of the stuff they they built the cubby house ticipants also worked closely Brighton the book will be a are open to any age group, Nominations close at the into education and create learnt during the year was in four days.” with TasTAFE vocational photographic essay of those young or old, and the nom- end of this month (Febru- pathways into employment. individual. Building the Project Booyah partici- preparation teacher Nicola in our community who have ination panel’s decision will ary) and should be sent to As part of the 20-week cubby house really changed pant Orin Gray-Taylor said Shepherd, their Save the Chil- been working tirelessly for be final. Cathy Harper at Brighton program, participants, sup- the dynamic. building the cubby house dren youth worker Gareth the benefit of the commu- At this stage the book is Council, Cathy.Harper@ ported by a Save the Chil- “One of them was in had been a good experience. Auker and PCYC police offi- nity as a whole. proposed to be 36 pages but brighton.tas.gov.au or phone dren youth worker, have charge each day and they’d “It was a little challenging cer Matt Zukauskas through- Importantly, the book depending on sponsorship, 6268 7035 as soon as possi- spent one day a week at have to delegate the respon- at first but we got through it. out the program. will feature people and the number of pages could ble. It was a good group who were working on it and the SONYA WILLIAMS kids look pretty happy with it,” Orin said. “It (Project Booyah) has I am available to been really good. A lot of us are the sort of people who help on any can’t handle normal school. This is a second chance for Council-related us.” Bagdad Childcare and issue Early Learning Centre man- Advertisement ager Tammy Bennett said the Ph: 6263 7871 Mobile:  donation would be a great Email: [email protected] addition to the centre’s play Authorised by: Sonya Williams,14 Barwick Place Gagebrook,Tas area. 7030 6 Brighton Community News February 2017 Brighton Community News February 2017 7 8 Brighton Community News February 2017 50 years on Housing provider from the plans to add devastating splash of colour ’67 bushfires in the community By SHERYL RAINBIRD* Items that are excluded By PETER GEARD LAST year Centacare Evolve include brickwork/weather- AS we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Housing talked to many resi- boards, guttering, interior, roof the devastating 1967 Tasmanian bushfires, dents through tenant surveys including chimney, concrete and the most deadly bushfires Tasmania has ever and community consultation decking or porch. experienced and which left 62 people dead, about what they would like to At the time of writing the 900 injured and more than 7000 homeless, it see change in the area and lots paint has not been purchased so is timely to recall the effect of those fires on of people commented that the I cannot give a list of colours to the old boundaries of the Brighton munici- area needed colour. choose from yet, but six colours pality. In response to this Centacare will be available with samples in That effect was immense – we lost 43 homes Evolve Housing is offering tenants our office for you to choose from. and there were numerous farm buildings, a chance to add some colour It’s easy to get involved. If you dairies and outbuildings destroyed. would like to participate in this through their Colour Our World These included a major timber mill at program please contact our ABOVE and right: Some of the program. Rogerville, now known as Crooked Billet, the reception staff or your tenancy images of the devastation caused Through the program tenants Bridgewater Railway Station, carriages and officer and let them know. at Brighton scanned from the of Centacare Evolve Housing can overpass, the Bridgewater Hotel and a stately It would also be helpful if you museum in the Old Council register to have a helper come to colonial home also at Crooked Billet. could let us know what you Chambers, Pontville. their house to show them the tips The main telephone trunk line route would like to paint and what and tricks to painting and then through Brighton to the outside world was also colour you wish to use. We will towards Brighton but fortunately Brighton they will be able to paint their let- lost. then contact you to confirm and terbox or front door themselves. The Brighton Army Camp was used to was saved with a wind change. make a date to get started. The paint will be provided by house displaced families during this time. “Altogether about 50 houses were lost in We plan to start the painting Centacare Evolve Housing with Below is an extract of the fires taken from Brighton as well as the Elderslie Hall and post in Gagebrook on February 27 tenants able to choose from six Dr Alison Alexander’s history of Brighton office and the Dromedary church; however, and complete all requests on different colours to add a splash municipality, Brighton and Surrounds, on how no lives were lost in the municipality. March 10. of colour to the area. the bushfires impacted Brighton “Some burnt-out people were given tem- Next will be Herdsmans Cove Of course we want everyone “Fires could be even worse than floods and porary accommodation in the Army Camp. starting on March 14, finishing to be able to enjoy your handi- the worst occurred on Black Tuesday, Febru- “One good result was a more professional on March 24 and Bridgewater work so the items you wish to will start on March 27 and finish ary 7, 1967, when bushfires raced through fire brigade. The State Government estab- paint need to be visible from the on April 7. south-eastern Tasmania. lished the Rural Fires Board and fire brigades “It was an extremely hot windy day with street. This timeframe is important were set up in Bridgewater, Brighton, Old Unfortunately, we cannot to complete this program before thick smoke covering the whole sky and the Beach, Tea Tree, Broadmarsh and Bagdad run hot wind blowing ash and sometimes burning paint whole houses or more than the frost arrives. by a local fire committee. embers. two items at any one address so We hope many tenants will “Fires attacked Tea Tree, Old Beach, “Eventually as Bridgewater grew, a full- you may like to consider which take up this opportunity to Bridgewater, Brighton, Dromedary, Elderslie time brigade was set up, manned by volunteers item you wish to add colour to. colour our world so please don’t and Broadmarsh. after hours.” We suggest you think about wait to let us know if you want to “One branch swept through Bridgewater *Cr Peter Geard, OAM, ESM, is Brighton your letterbox, front door and/or be involved. and through Old Beach towards Tea Tree. Old Council’s emergency municipal front door frame, railing leading *Sheryl Rainbird is Centacare Beach was worse hit …. the fire also came coordinator to front door, fencing at front and Evolve Housing’s community window frames at front of house. development officer Brighton Community News February 2017 9

Brighton Australia Day ambassador Maja Veit, left, with Citizen of the Year Mark Bartlett. Volunteer of the Year Event of the Year award recipient Sheryly Rainbird. Citizen of the Year Angela Knight. Sue Riley. Citizens honoured for community contributions From Page 1 Clean-up Australia Day event page shows how much work Chelsea Barnes and Sheryl which happens in March each has been undertaken and Rainbird from Centacare area look good again. year, throughout the country. how many people care about Evolve Housing. The group’s aim is to In previous years Com- their community and the Volunteer of the Year Sue clean the rubbish from the munity Blitz has participated work that has been done by Riley has been a member of streets and to further beautify in the annual Clean-up Aus- the group under Mark and the New Life Christian the local area, which they tralia Day with Council offi- Ang’s care. Church for more than 20 believe will remove any per- cers providing support and There are a number of years, has been on the board ceived stigma about the trucks for collecting and service providers assistng for seven years and treasurer Bridgewater and Gagebrook removing the rubbish. them, including Jordan River for the past three years. She communities. Over the past year, Mark Service who have helped with also delivers the sermons on There have been a num- and Angela Knight have fea- volunteer insurance, Lyons a regular basis and fills in for ber of successful clean-ups tured a number of times in Labor MHA David the pastor when he is away. making a difference to a num- the Mercury newspaper and Llewellyn’s office providing Samaritan’s Purse is a ber of areas, and they are have given a number of radio flyers, Bridgewater Commu- Christian group for which Mayor Tony Foster with new citizens Henri De Ridder and Kin Tilyard-Lau, who were working towards the annual interviews. Their Facebook nity Centre’s coordinator Sue collects shoe boxes for presented with citizenship certificates during the ceremony. children in under-developed Australia Day photos courtesy Alastair Bett Photography countries. Sue helps run and unteer at the school for 10 House in the Desert, which from Centacare Evolve Hous- contributes to this program years. She has been employed described his experience liv- ing (see story, page 4). in the church. for the past 20 years as a ing in a violent home and his Twenty floats participated She also helps with Christ- teacher’s assistant and she has ideas to protect the human with about 250 people on the mas hampers at the church seen many families in the area rights of children everywhere. floats, while hundreds and distributes them to the come through this school. This book is a candid and watched from vantage points needy families in the area. She is now seeing those powerful explanation of living along the route. Sue has been a respite students’ grandchildren com- with family violence through Cr Foster said the parade carer in the area for children ing through the school. Sue is his eyes. The book is now was a fantastic initiative that in foster care since the early well known at Herdsmans being used in various services provided an overwhelming 2000’s and has opened her Cove School and in the com- and organisations as a family feeling of goodwill within the home to families who are munity, working in the violence training tool and is community and allowed dif- awaiting housing placements. Launch into Learning and inspiring agencies to under- ferent community sectors to She is always helping out fam- kinder programs. stand and support children come together from all over ilies in our community in a The Young Citizen of the living in family violence situ- the municipality, including quiet unassuming way. Year award was presented to ations better. Old Beach, Brighton, Gage- Sue has also been involved Kobe Bennett. This year’s Event of the brook, Herdsmans Cove, with Herdsmans Cove Pri- Colleagues and friends of the Christmas Parade with Sheryl Rainbird who received the A young man with wis- Year, the Christmas Parade Bridgewater and Mangalore, mary School for more than dom well beyond his years, was organised by Brighton on the outskirts of the munic- certificate on behalf of the organising committee of the Christmas parade which was 30 years, as a parent and vol- named Event of the Year. Kobe wrote a book, The Only Alive with Sheryl Rainbird ipality. 10 Brighton Community News February 2017



Communittyy Calendar After School Hours Care group meets 10am on the third Contributors to the 2017 Community Calendar are asked to update their equipment they do not have at nine-hole golf twilight series For 5-12-year-olds. sport, art and Wednesday each month, phone activities below. Please send your changes to home. Projects include making starting at 3pm every Thursday. craft, eight-ball, video games etc. 6268 1474. Broadmarsh group outdoor furniture for nursing homes The aim is to offer a “come and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from meets 12.30pm on first Monday [email protected] by February 20. Failure to do so will and community parks and working try” experience in a friendly, family- 2.45-6pm. Bus pick-up from local each month, phone 6268 5254. mean that the current contribution will be deleted. closely with other community oriented environment. The course schools. $5 per day. Parents must New members welcome. groups such as the Gagebrook and is in great condition and the offer is pick up afterwards. Forms available Bridgewater Community Centres. Brighton Heritage Association For more information phone the and-try session for all first individual NILS (No Interest Loan Scheme) open to all golfers and potential from PCYC. Pete’s Shed is at 10 Sorell St, Meets several times a year. For centre on 6263 6097. lessons (conditions apply). We also The scheme is available to golfers of all standards. For Anglicare Family Mental Health information about meeting Bridgewater. Phone 6263 5142. beginners it’s the ideal way to Derwent Valley Country have group bookings for schools, purchase essential household items Support Service dates/times and other inquiries Pregnancy Education and start. At the end of the twilight Music Club little learners, playgroups, dance such as a fridge or washing A family support worker is available phone 0402 956 692. New Parenting (PrEP) period we have some great prizes 14 Millvale Road Dromedary. Held groups, dance schools and machine up to $1,200. Call the to support/see people from the members welcome. gymnastics-specific birthday parties Bridgewater Community Centre on Young women under 25 who are for the most consistent – all you on alternate Friday/Saturday nights pregnant or parenting and their need to do is attend. For more Bridgewater and Gagebrook Brighton Heritage Museum at 7.30pm. Barbecue every at the academy. Contact us on 6263 6263 4303 or the Gagebrook Community Centres by phoning Public Buildings 327 Brighton Rd 3460, email [email protected], Community Centre on 6263 6097 to partners are welcome to come to a information phone 6268 1692. Saturday night at 6.15pm Cost $5 free Wednesday morning tea club. Merima on 6213 3555. Services Pontville. Open last Sunday in the includes light supper and spot look us up at make an appointment. Toddler Time include access to information and months of January, February, www.hga.gymnastics.org.au or find Come and meet other young For up to 5-year-olds every second dances. New singers welcome. Northern Suburbs Junior parents and parents-to-be. Drop in resources; links to other support March, April, May (Heritage Phone Denis Black 6272 3290 or us at Facebook. Soccer Association Thursday 10-11.30am at services; support to children of for a chat and a cup of tea, coffee Month). We are open every 0479 084 410 Jodi Law Advocacy group NSJSA is a not-for-profit Bridgewater PCYC. $2.50 per parents with mental health issues; or a smoothie. Wednesdays from Sunday, and open again last Women we need you! Be the organisation and our area includes session. Bring the kids. More family or one-to-one counselling. Dining with Friends at 11am to 12pm at Albion Hall, 2 Sunday in October and November change you want to see! New Norfolk, Bagdad, Brighton and information Leah Clark 6263 5277. from 1-3pm. Other times by Christmas Albion Rd, Bridgewater (bus stop Anglicare Personal Helpers Are you looking to create change? If the northern suburbs of Hobart. Top Gear Program appointment by phoning Wednesday December 7 at 5pm, 59). Phone Rachael or Toni on and Mentor Program Brighton Civic Centre, Green Point you said yes we need you as a There are two teams in the Brighton 6278 1660 or just come along. Need to complete your 50 hours? Is your mental health affecting your 0402 956 692. member of the advocacy group. area – Derwent United and Road. All welcome. For more Punch Fit Then call Bridgewater Community ability to cope with everyday life? Brighton Meals on Wheels information phone Natalie on Our Mission is to support women Brighton – and games are played Centre to book an appointment Would you like support with your Volunteers are required to deliver Friday nights and Saturday For women, Mondays 11am-12 6234 4244. regarding their personal safety noon. $20 annual membership. with one of their volunteer mentor recovery journey to manage mental meals Monday to Friday. Please around Domestic violence in their mornings. Age groups are under-six drivers. Monday to Thursday 9am- Early Support for Parents (ESP) to under-12. All contact information Phone Leah Clark 6263 5277. illness so you can lead a fulfilling phone 6268 0559 for further community. To remember Jodi 2pm, Bridgewater Community ESP is a not-for-profit organisation is on the website for clubs at Rhythmic Dance Centre life? If you are 16 years or over you information. Eaton with suitable women’s safety Centre. The program gives that trains and supports volunteers www.nsjsa.org.au. Any queries Classes at 1 River Court, Brighton may be eligible for the Personal Brighton Playcentre/Playgroup community awareness events. applicants significant life benefits to work with families in their own please call Chris on 0407 579 039. and Uniting Church Hall, Claremont. Helpers and Mentors Program Holds Playgroup sessions for Bridgewater Community Centre, 6 including gaining employment, re- (PHaMs). You don’t need to have a homes. The work of an ESP Jazz, tap, classical ballet, song and children (0 to 5 years) each Monday volunteer is varied and rewarding. Bowden Drive Bridgewater, Old Beach Cricket Club Inc engaging in education and medical diagnosis of a mental dance, hip-hop and zumba. Phone and Friday 9.30-11.30am. at 42 ESP has a comprehensive training Wednesdays at 11am.Contact All past and new players welcome improved autonomy. Phone Jordan illness to join the program. To make 6268 0864. Dollery Court (formerly 1 Eucalypt program for volunteers with support Chelsea on 6263 4303. at the Cloak Oval, Jetty Rd, Old River Service on 6263 4303. a referral or for more information Crescent), Brighton during school Beach. Enquiries to Riverside Community Nursery from the coordinator and other Jordan River Service Inc Volunteering Tasmania call 1800 243 232 terms. For more information phone [email protected] Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, volunteers, guest speakers and Christmas Closures referral desk Bingo 6268 1851. ongoing training. ESP has families Gagebrook Community Centre, Oral Health Services Eddington St, Bridgewater. Browse our plants and check on all of our Volunteering Tasmania (VT) is St John Ambulance, every Friday Brighton Senior Citizens Club in need and offers free training to closed December 21 reopening Oral Health Services Tasmania running a series of local ‘pop-up’ provides FREE dental examinations upcoming courses and programs. night at Weily Park Hall, New members are welcome to the new volunteers to meet these January 4. Bridgewater referral desks where you get a Bridgewater. Eyes down at 7pm. and preventive care to all children Rock, Rhyme and Storytime weekly meetings held in the Old needs. A light lunch is provided at Community Centre and Needle chance to sit down and talk to a Phone Kath Burns 6249 4665 for under the age of 18. If treatment is Music, rhymes and story books for Council Chambers, 371 Brighton Rd, all training sessions. Contact Mary Syringe Program, closed volunteering expert about what information. required, it is FREE for the children babies and toddlers. Join the fun Pontville. The club meets on Thornton on 6223 2937. December 22 reopening January sort of things interest you and Birthday Parties alternate Tuesdays for a shared Get Fit While Having Fun 4. Pete’s Community Workshed, of a current Health Care Card or then borrow a book to take home. Pensioner Concession Card holder. Every Wednesday at 10am. No what your available time is. They The Bridgewater PCYC is available lunch and Bingo and card games. Circuit, cardio and boxing sessions closed December 16 reopening in turn will help you find some January 16. Family Support For all other children a co-payment need to book. Phone Bridgewater on weekends for birthdays of all Bus trips are also undertaken. For with a fully accredited trainer. suitable volunteering further details on any of these Service, closed December 21 is charged for treatment. Phone for LINC 6165 5446 for more ages. The cost is $100 an hour Brighton Primary School gym opportunities with no commitment activities contact Barbara Walker reopening January 4. Waterbridge an appointment 6268 4270. information. which includes access to the club’s Mondays and Thursdays 6.30- required. Drop-ins are welcome, phone 6268 6262. Community Pantry, closed equipment and facilities and even 7.30pm. Call Lisa 0420 983 434. Papercraft Rotary Club of Brighton although to avoid possible delays December 23 reopening January the jumping castle. Party times are Camp Quality Good Beginnings family Cardmaking and scrapbooking The Rotary Club of Brighton meets of up to 30 minutes, VT 4. classes in Brighton, Bridgewater 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Please book Volunteers needed. Camp Quality programs at Brighton Bowls and Community recommends booking ahead of and Claremont on regular monthly early as spaces do run out quickly. believes in improving the quality of St Paul’s Play&Learn: supported Judo Club, Brighton Rd, Brighton on time by calling 1800 677 895 or basis – day and evening. Join us at alternate Tuesday nights at 6.45 for For further information please life for children living with cancer playgroup for all families in the 6231 5550. Pop-ups will be run on Bridgewater PCYC Judo Club now our workshops where we share 7pm. Our meeting dates for contact the club on 6263 5277. and their families through community with children aged up the first Monday of each month, training Mondays 4.30-5.30pm and with you some clever ideas using February are Tuesday 7 and 21 unrelenting optimism and the to 5 years, Mondays (school terms) Boot Camp intermediate class from 5.45-7pm the Close To My Heart range of and for March are Tuesday 7 and from 9am to 12 noon, with the healing power of laughter. We are 9-11am at St Paul’s Catholic An instructed activity that will push and Thursdays 6.30-8pm. Phone products. Enjoy some time with 21. For further information phone first one on February 6 at seeking passionate people who Primary School. Contact you to reach those goals you have 6263 5277. your friends or come along and Marie on 6259 3094. Gagebrook Community House, want to help us bring lots of fun, Play2Learn: supervised playgroups set. Operates at the Bridgewater Jumping Castle make new ones. We are a friendly 191 Lamprill Circle, Herdsmans PCYC Monday and Wednesday smiles and excitement into the lives for families with children aged up St John Ambulance Brighton Cove. Ask for Ian from of children with cancer and their Now available for hire. Speak to group of paper crafters. Contact 9.30-10.30am, Tuesday and to 5, and who do not live with their Division Volunteering Tasmania. Future families. If you are over 18, Byron or Andrew at PCYC on Shelley Harwood 0409 003 602 or Thursday 6.30-7.30pm and child, Mondays, 12.45-3pm, at Looking for adults interested in locations will be posted on the energetic and love to laugh – there 6263 5277. [email protected]. Saturday 9-10am. tagari lia behind Civic Centre, becoming members of the division Brighton Alive website or call VT are heaps of ways you can help Green Point Road. HIPPY program: Learner Licence Assistance Parents R Us as a volunteer. If you have an Brighton Alive Meetings for location details. make laughter the best medicine. Home Interaction Program for If you need help passing the road Every Monday 11am-2pm at the interest in learning first-aid skills Monthly at the Brighton Civic To become an amazing Camp Parents and Youngsters, home- rules test or reading and Gagebrook Community Centre. Free and building on any skills you Weight Gym Centre at 10am. Phone Brighton Quality volunteer, phone us on 6231 based early learning and parenting understanding the questions, program of activities and a light already have we need you. Phone $3 per session plus $20 annual Council 6268 7035. Brighton Alive is 5445, email program for families with young contact staff at Bridgewater LINC lunch provided. Childcare on site. Kath on 6249 4665. membership for adults and $10 for on Facebook at [email protected] or send us children, Mondays-Thursdays and ask how they can help. Phone For more information call the centre School for Seniors children. Weekdays, 9am-6pm. www.facebook.com/#!/brighton.ali your details online at 9am-5pm Gagebrook Primary 6165 5446 or drop in Monday to on 6263 6097. School for Seniors meets every Open to adults and youth aged 14 ve.56 with all the events, activities www.campquality.org.au School and Brighton Community Friday 9am-5pm. Penguin Club Brighton Group Tuesday during school terms at and over. Phone Andrew on 6263 and training happening in the Community Knitting Group Health Centre (terrapin, rear of First and third Wednesday of the Bridgewater LINC and runs from 5277 for more information and an Brighton municipality. Lions Club of Brighton The group meets at the Terrapin main building). For more The Lions Club of Brighton month. Ph 0416 928 903. 10am until noon. The school is open initial assessment and tailored Brighton Bowls & Community Room at the back of the Brighton information phone organises Brighton Community to anyone and we have a wide program or drop into Bridgewater Pete’s Shed PCYC. First session is free. Club Community Health Centre in Green 6268 4257 or 0417 316 987 Carols and is always looking for Pete’s Community Work Shed is a range of speakers dealing with Mixed random draw triples every Point Rd, Bridgewater on Tuesdays, Gymnastics opportunities to help out in the focal point for people from the many different topics. It is a great Youthfutures Drop In Wednesday and Saturday. weekly 12.30-3pm. There is no cost Hobart Gymnastics Academy is community. Brighton Lions meet on Bridgewater and Gagebrook area to time to socialise with others. For Free for 11-16-year-olds, every 11.30am-12pm start. 2 x 12-end and women are invited to call in situated in Hurst Street the third Monday of each month at learn woodwork and metalwork as more information call Shirley on Monday and Wednesday from games. All welcome. 6268 1325. and have a chat and a cuppa. Phone Bridgewater. Pre-kinder gym tots, the Old Council Chambers in well as simple and practical home 6268 0842 or Geoff on 2.45-6pm. Activities include eight- Brighton/Broadmarsh Country 6268 4240. recreational gymnastics, boys Pontville, 6pm for 6.30pm, new maintenance skills. Pete’s Shed is 0418 121 814. ball, X-box games, internet, Women’s Association Computer Classes gymnastics, girls gymnastics, members welcome. Contact always buzzing with people and is Tea Tree Golf Club basketball, gym, table tennis etc. Meetings held at the CWA rooms, Computer classes are available at trampoline, rhythmic, acrobatics and Christine Gimblett on available to community members to Throughout summer daylight Phone Bridgewater PCYC on Pontville Hall, Pontville. Brighton the Gagebrook Community Centre. tumbling. We offer a free come- 0477 956 025. carry out their own projects using saving time the club will hold a 6263 5277. Car rego Wily Rockers have runs on board Easy ways to cut From Page 12 It was described as a Young people of Brighton dream come true by Muthu have the opportunity to join table with just one win. for winning a trophy in just this club. cost cut Since the club was back on sugar intake accepted into the competi- the third year after forming It breaks down barriers of by $24 tion with one team, in the and running a multicultural colour, race and religion with By ALISON WARD* and fruit and vegetable of soft drink, frozen fresh second year Rockers were club in the SCA league. a universal love of sport and a BY now we all know that juices. fruit pieces instead of fruit BRIGHTON motorists are allowed to enter two teams This club will thrive genuine respect for all people. having too much added A can of soft drink has juice , herbs and spices for to benefit from lower Tas- in both fourth and sixth because of the passion that The team has involve- sugar can cause heart dis- about eight teaspoons of flavour instead of bottled manian car registration grade. Rockers fourth grade exists within the team for ment from restaurant, petrol ease, type 2 diabetes, tooth sugar. savoury sauces, skip the costs. finished eighth in the ladder both the game and the team station and grocery business decay and weight gain – Other big sources are lol- sugar in tea and coffee. Costs decreased from and the sixth grade team fin- camaraderie. owners, PHD doctorates, IT but what to do about it? lies, chocolate, cakes and It can take time for your December last year because ished fourth on the ladder The Weily Park Rockers professionals, university grad- Most Tasmanians have muffins. taste buds and food habits of a reduction in MAIB getting into the finals where are really a shining light in the uates and students, managers, about 16 teaspoons of We need some sugar – or to adjust so start with one or compulsory third party they lost the elimination community. waiters, builders and taxi They started with a drivers, most of whom have added sugar a day – the glucose in sugar – for two small steps. insurance premiums, which final. dream, did all the work to come from communities that teenagers often have more – energy, and having foods Be cautious using artifi- make up a large proportion In the current 16/17 sea- like fruits, vegetables and make their dream a reality have huge populations and but for good health we need cial or sugar substitutes – of registration costs. son Rockers continued with dairy food with their natu- teams in grade five and seven. and now they are reaping the colleges and universities with to reduce this to six. they can help you reduce The MAIB premium for Part of the problem is we rally-occurring sugar are a standard motor car was Currently the team is placed rewards for all their hard too few spaces. your sugar intake but they end up having so much part of healthy eating. reduced by $24 to $294, in mid-field in both grades. work and endeavour. Most of the guys have had sugar without knowing it. So to reduce our added will make it harder for your made possible because of a The biggest achievement Apart from winning the massive family support to be Sugar is invisible and sugar we need to have less taste buds to adjust. number of factors which came this season when both championship Weily Park able to travel and study in added to lots of foods we eat processed foods and sweet Talk to your GP or an have led to a decline in the the teams reached the grand Rockers were also telecast Australia and I think their to give taste and make their drinks. accredited practising dieti- cost of MAIB insurance finals of the T20 competi- Australia-wide by Toyota as general respect for others shelf-life longer. A few simple swaps can tian for personalised advice. claims. tion. part of the ‘good sports’ cam- extends from what they have The biggest source of help you make a start. *Alison Ward is the c Tasmanian pensioners Seventh grade lost in the paign – this was a showcase received from their families added sugar for most of us, Try a handful of nuts ommunity dietitian for the will also continue to be eli- grand finals in a tight match of how the club was formed and their extended families. though, is soft drinks, instead of sweets and bis- Department of Health and gible for a further 20 per cent and the fifth grade team won and the motivation of its They all contribute to each energy and sports drinks, cuits, chilled water instead Human Services. discount ($59 a year). the T20 championship. members and committee. other’s success. Brighton Community News February 2017 11 /($51,1*LQP\&RPPXQLW\ Meet our two new school principals

By JOHN HALL Trade Training Centre and School months last year before they were of each other’s professionalism. whom are part-time equating to degree in international education TWO of Tasmania’s brightest Farm. confirmed as principals in Novem- “Sandy was principal at Cos- 31 full-time staff. policy at Melbourne University and most qualified educators The senior school is uniquely ber. grove when I was at Moonah Pri- “My UTAS study as an early and did post-graduate study in have been appointed principals federated with the three neigh- Both have spontaneous praise mary,” said Ang. “He was a fantas- childhood teacher has given me education leadership at George at Brighton’s two largest schools. bouring primary schools (Herds- for their new colleagues. tic principal and we had a very the advantage of understanding Washington University in the US. Ang Miezitis, 48, is the new man’s Cove, East Derwent and “I’m lucky to have such moti- positive working relationship.” the needs of young children,” Ang Sandy also has a graduate cer- principal of Brighton Primary and Gagebrook). The four principals vated teachers working alongside And Sandy: “I am extremely said. tificate in counselling from the with 620 students it’s one of the within the federation work closely me,” Sandy said of the JRLF team. excited about working with Ang She plans to introduce several University of Canberra. largest primary schools in the state. to align their collective professional Ang’s appraisal of the Brighton again. Her appointment to new programs which she believes Jordan River Learning Feder- Sandy Menadue, 50, has been efforts to support the community. Primary staff: “I have very com- Brighton Primary is also very pos- will further enhance the learning ation has 330 students in second- appointed to lead the teaching As is the norm for senior mitted and passionate teachers. itive for the Jordan River Learning experiences of her charges. ary school classes or in the Bridge- team at the Jordan River Learning appointments by the Education They are positive and so dedi- Federation.” Sandy’s tertiary education also water Trade Training Centre. The Federation Senior School, which Department, both Ang and Sandy cated.” Brighton Primary has 45 began at UTAS. Federation also encompasses the also includes the Bridgewater were acting principals for several The new principals speak well teachers on the payroll, some of He later gained a master’s School Farm in Brighton. Launched into career in education by accident SANDY Menadue, newly appoint- Sandy and his wife, also a ed at the helm of Jordan River Sandy Menadue teacher, were married in Canberra Learning Federation, got into edu- Principal 14 years ago and decided Tasmania cation by accident. Literally! Jordan River Learning was the place to bring up a family. When he finished his secondary Federation Senior School They now have two children. education at Taroona High, he was He was appointed principal of accepted into the Australian Navy the UTAS Launceston campus, the Jordan River Learning Federa- and wanted to pursue a career as a majoring in physical education and tion at the end of last year. clearance diver. English. Sandy said of the federation: “It “I was a junior navy recruit in His first teaching job was a one- allows us to get to know the stu- WA and had a strong ambition to year contract at Triabunna District dents, right from kindergarten. become a clearance diver,” Sandy High, then he spent a year with the “And we get to know their fam- said. “I was doing some recreational State Government’s child welfare ilies, siblings and parents. This helps ‘free diving’ with mates – I went service. make for a cohesive transition down to about seven metres but After working with the DHHS, through the various levels of edu- descended too fast. A badly perfo- Sandy had what he called “the wan- cation to year 12. rated eardrum stopped my navy derlust” and so he moved to Can- “The Jordan River Learning berra. While in Canberra he set up Federation is unique and that’s what career.” New principal Sandy Menadue is very much at home at Jordan River Learning Federation. So Sandy studied education at a school for juvenile justice. drew me to it.” New names can present a challenge all round ANG Miezitis, the new principal Alexander. of Brighton Primary, is delighted Ang Miezitis The program proved to be so with the warm welcome she has Principal successful and she plans to intro- received from the children. Brighton Primary School duce it to Brighton Primary. She “They are so friendly and in has a team of teachers keen to work such a large school there are a lot on the program. of names for me to learn, and of Her first two jobs were teaching Ang, who studied ballet until course some students are finding at country schools, first at Leven- she was 16, later taught jazz danc- it hard to say my surname.” dale, which had 28 students, then ing. She is enthusiastic about Ang’s family name comes Gladstone in the north-east, both extending this interest into the from her father-in-law who was “lovely little schools that closed a school’s programs. Latvian. Her husband John is an few years ago”. Another interest of hers is IT specialist at UTAS. Their 22- Ang was principal at Moonah Japanese language and culture, year-old son James is studying Primary for 10 years before accept- which she introduced to the cur- marine science at the university. ing the transfer to Brighton Pri- riculum at Moonah and would like The family lives in Moonah mary, which has 620 students – to introduce it to Brighton. Ang is which is where Ang spent much more than double the number of a great enthusiast of all things of her teaching career. her charges at Moonah. Japanese. Ang completed her secondary While principal at Moonah Pri- She has visited Japan five times schooling at Rokeby High then mary, Ang piloted the school’s and has been on the ski slopes there Brighton Primary’s new principal Ang Miezitis with former grade 6 students Tahlia Honey, 11, and studied early childhood education kitchen garden program developed as has Brighton Primary’s former Thomas Choveaux, 12. Tahlia is now at Ogilvie and Thomas is at New Town High. at UTAS. by Australian chef Stephanie principal Tony Fagan. Federation has plenty to offer in 2017 By MAREE CONRAD WILSON* planning, financial literacy, driver edu- ICT skills they require for their partic- Brighton JORDAN River Learning Federation cation and art. ular career pathway. Council Senior School had seven vocational We attract students from many The school also has partnerships courses operating last year and is other schools, including the private sec- with a range of registered training introducing a brand new vocational tor, and have a partnership with Oat- organisations to help us achieve the best course in 2017, a Certificate II in Busi- lands students attending year 11/12. vocational outcomes possible. Oatlands students attend and par- We are also proud that a high per- ness. 2ZQHUVDQGRFFXSLHUVRIODQGLQWKHPXQLFLSDOLW\DUHUHPLQGHGWKDWGXULQJ The school also runs subjects which ticipate in some of the vocational centage of our students also have courses. school-based traineeships, where a stu- 1RYHPEHUDQG'HFHPEHUDEDWHPHQWQRWLFHVZLOOZKHUHFRQVLGHUHGQHFHVVDU\EH contribute to students achieving their LVVXHGIRUWKHDSSURSULDWHFOHDULQJRIILUHKD]DUGV Tasmanian Certificate of Education We promote clever ways of building dent is working part-time and studying literacy and numeracy into all of our part-time. (TCE). 8QGHUWKH/RFDO*RYHUQPHQW$FW&RXQFLOLVUHTXLUHGWRLVVXH)LUH In 2017 these include physical recre- vocational courses to ensure students *Maree Conrad Wilson is the senior receive the specific English, maths and school’s assistant principal $EDWHPHQW1RWLFHVWKDWFDOOIRUWKHUHPRYDORIWKHKD]DUGZLWKLQDVSHFLILHGWLPH ation, work readiness, personal pathway SHULRG$VVLVWDQFHWRFOHDUVXFKKD]DUGVPD\EHREWDLQHGWKURXJK&RXQFLO Students continue work on safety maps )DLOXUHWRUHPRYHILUHKD]DUGVE\WKHVSHFLILHGWLPHFRXOGOHDGWRWKHFRPSXOVRU\ FOHDUDQFHDWWKHSURSHUW\RZQHUVH[SHQVH+D]DUGVDUHWREHFOHDUHGDQGNHSW STUDENTS from Gagebrook, East don’t feel safe, to focus on over the next Three Gagebrook Primary School FOHDUHGIRUWKHHQWLUHGXUDWLRQRIWKHILUHVHDVRQ Derwent and Herdsmans Cove pri- 12 months. students were also invited to attend a mary schools have been continuing to They then divided the plans into meeting at the Salvation Army divisional 5216$1'(5621 work with the Salvation Army – Com- things which they could achieve in up headquarters with the Federal Assistant *HQHUDO0DQDJHU munities for Children and the Red to six months, six to 12 months and over Minister for Social Services and Multi- Cross to progress with their safety 12 months. cultural Affairs, Zed Seselja. maps. They also spoke about who in the The discussion included what the Email [email protected] The students have been choosing community could help them and dif- students have been doing in relation to www.brighton.tas.gov.au one or two particular places identified ferent contacts they will need to achieve the safety maps and what they are plan- on the safety maps as places where they their desired outcomes. ning to do in the future. 12 Brighton Community News February 2017 Awards recognise efforts of community’s unsung heroes TO many people volunteers are highlight exactly how many dif- scientific endeavours, data record- donated in Tasmania in 2014 alone. complex world it’s often the things ernment (principal partners), the unsung heroes, they are ferent types of volunteers we have ing, technology, eg helping others But this type of effort doesn’t happening in our local commu- Anglicare Tasmania, CatholicCare everywhere in the community in Tasmania. develop IT skills, and sporting and just happen on its own. nity that have the biggest impact Tasmania, Lifeline Tasmania, MyS- offering a helping hand wherever The 2017 Southern Cross Tel- recreational activities. Most volunteers work within on us,” said Kate Hickey, stake- tate, NRM South and Tasplan it’s needed. evision Tasmanian Volunteering Volunteers are everywhere – a group or an organisation whose holder and community coordina- Super. They show up, roll their sleeves Awards aim to recognise and many of the opportunities, assis- goals align with their own. tor at Hydro Tasmania, which is The awards are run by Volun- up and get on with the job – with- reward volunteers who have ded- tance, events, and services Tasma- Coordination of volunteer one of the 2017 awards sponsors. teering Tasmania, the state’s peak out asking to be paid for the valu- icated time to community, social nians have access to would not be effort is needed, this is why the “People who volunteer and body for volunteering, whose mis- able time they are giving up. justice and aged care support, possible without millions of Tasmanian Volunteering Awards those who work in the sector are sion is to create an environment Who are these unsung heroes? emergency and disaster relief, unpaid volunteer hours donated has categories for volunteer coor- vital to our way of life. These which promotes and sustains Volunteers come in all shapes and schools, tertiary and adult educa- every year. dinator or volunteer manager of awards recognise all the people effective volunteerism. sizes, they can be any age and they tion, environmental conservation, Volunteering Tasmania’s State the year, volunteer team or volun- who create an environment where Nominations can be processed can be found in almost every sec- animal conservation, care and res- of Volunteering Report, produced teer program of the year and cor- volunteering can flourish.” through the Volunteering Tasma- tor of our community. cue, Tasmania’s tourism and cul- in conjunction with the Institute of porate volunteering program of Other sponsors of the 2017 nia website www.volunteer In fact, it takes a statewide vol- tural heritage sectors, the perform- Project Management, recorded 7.1 the year. awards include Southern Cross ingtas.org.au and close on March unteer recognition program to ing arts, festivals and events, million volunteer hours were “In an increasingly busy and Austero and the Tasmanian Gov- 3. Awards trip a rich learning experience for JRLF’s Sharnie By MAREE CONRAD and I loved the experience pate in a whole week of pro- WILSON* and would do it again in a fessional learning and SHARNIE Clarke, Jordan heart-beat. engagement with her peers, River Learning Federation “Even though I didn’t being a range of people who Senior School’s school- win my category, I can still come from different jobs in based Trainee of the Year make a difference in how different workplaces all Award winner, had plenty people see school-based across Australia. We think of praise about her experi- traineeships and the voca- this is totally awesome. ences as a finalist in the tional education and training • Sharnie had to partici- Australian Training Awards (VET) system. pate in an interview with held recently in Darwin. “I know for a fact that I four judges: a representative “The best part was mak- am a winner for even getting from the Australian Govern- ing new friends, the oppor- to the point where I can ment Department of Educa- tunity to mix with a range of travel and have a go at some- tion and Training, an indus- finalists from all categories thing completely new and try representative, a state was great,” Sharnie said. exciting. representative and the win- “I have met people from “My message to everyone ner of the awards in 2015. all over Australia, people is to never give up on a Great employability skill working in a range of jobs dream because you can do practice. and career pathways. The what you set your mind to.” • Our student partici- JRLF Senior School’s per- pated in a skills forum hosted professional development The Weily Park Rockers cricket club will thrive because of the passion that exists within the team for both the game days helped with showing spective about the Australian by the Federal Assistant Min- and the team camaraderie. Well done Rockers. me how to tell my story. Training Awards: ister for Vocational Educa- “We got to meet with • One of our year 11/12 tion and Skills, Karen new people all over Australia students was able to partici- Andrews. Mixing with high- profile people is a great way to get noticed. Wily Rockers roll along • It was not all serious. Activities included dinner at a local hospitality college, informal dinner at Skyecity with runs on the board and a harbour cruise with buffet dinner and karaoke, By BILL BUTLER based on ground availability. venue but was not part of a the KSCA competition. plus a farewell breakfast. THE Weily Park Rockers Initially HCCA was offer- competition so an approach This decision was met Having fun in your work is Cricket Club team is com- ing Kermandie Oval and was made to the Kookaburra with rapturous applause and very important. prised of players from India, wanted to charge the club Southern Cricket Association much celebrating in true • The formal presentation Pakistan, Sri Lanka and weekly for ground mainte- (KSCA) but the application Indian fashion and a gala dinner at Darwin Conven- nance and other costs and the was rejected as the KSCA local Tasmanians. evening was arranged. tion Centre saw Sharnie initiative fell through. believed there were no The original group played Colours had been acknowledged in front of Following a call from grounds available for roster tennis ball cricket at the Uni- decided on and Rocker more than 700 people, Muthukumar ‘Muthu’ Nachi- games. cricket shirts were presented including Tasmania’s Minis- versity of Tasmania’s car park appan I contacted Cathy The Rockers committee to the individual players. ter for State Growth, and at the Casino ground Harper at Brighton Council then made a request to Matthew Groom, and other then later decided to form There was much celebra- to see if there were any Brighton Council and with tion and rejoicing and of state and territory and Aus- their own team, which led to grounds available in Council’s help firstly in allo- course with an Indian ban- tralian Government minis- them starting their own club. Brighton. cating Weily Park ground and ters. The original plan was to As luck would have it an accompanying letter from quet – the first year of cricket Sharnie Clarke: “...never give up on a dream because you *Maree Conrad Wilson is join the Huon Channel was more about Rockers can do what you set your mind to.” Weily Park was available and the Mayor along with the assistant principalof Jordan Cricket Association (HCCA) so the Weily Park Rockers club’s plans and financials, entering the competition River Learning Federation competition because HCCA Cricket Club was formed. 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