Calvary Hospital Hobart Project Removes Stigma Around Dying

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Living on the edge A ﬁ nancial moment Providing warmth Page 5 Page 13 Page 14 Calvary Hospital Hobart project removes stigma around dying

Health Minister Michael Ferguson launched the “Exploring Death, Dying and Palliati ve Care” DVD at the Nagle Centre, St Mary’s College in June. He is pictured with Litt le Company of Mary Healthcare chairman John Watkins, left , Sister Juliana Coulson from Litt le Company of Mary Sisters Australia, St Mary’s College year 12 student Lucy Bauermeister, palliati ve care pati ent Virginia De Groot, Mission Calvary Hobart director Belinda Clarke and St Mary’s College careers coordinator Angela Mitchelmore.

A COMMUNITY school students with Speaking at the illness and the challenges journey through creative better understanding of to engage with end-of- engagement program has palliative care patients launch, Mr Ferguson said: she faced in discussing the journals, drawings and a palliative care. life care in a clinical and given high school students through Calvary Hospital “Through the eyes of subject with her family. video diary blog. “The conversation educational setting. from the greater Ho- Hobart and Palliative Care students we learn how we Mrs De Groot and St Mary’s year 12 stu- needs to happen, no mat- “Not only did it pro- bart area an insight into Tasmania. may improve community her family attended the dent Nadia Dandolo said ter how hard it is, as the vide skills for their VET palliative care and how to It culminated in a understanding of the launch of the DVD, along the program taught her more knowledge people course, it gave them expe- treat terminally ill patients, 13-minute DVD entitled impact for people who with students and health it was “OK to talk about have, the easier it will riential understanding of as well as those who are “Exploring Death, Dying are approaching the end and palliative care leaders death and dying.” be on those who have a the Catholic perspective dying. and Palliative Care”. of life.” from Tasmania and “There is no need to terminal illness and their of the dignity of human The six-week program The DVD was One of the patients interstate. feel awkward or scared families.” life,” she said. partnered St Mary’s and launched by Health Min- involved in the program, Conducted on site at about bringing up the St Mary’s principal The program was Guilford Young College ister Michael Ferguson on Virginia De Groot, gener- Calvary’s St John’s hospital, conversation,” she said. Helen Spencer said the co-funded by Palliative vocational education and 29 June at St Mary’s Nagle ously shared her experi- the program saw students “People need to be program was an incredible Care Tasmania and Calva- training (VET) nursing Centre. ence of having a terminal document their learning educated and have a opportunity for students ry Hobart. Teaching your children to swim and be safe around water is a priority.

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July 2016 3 Hobart Observer COMMUNITY NEWS Students create a Light rail not an buzz with honey sales option for Hobart THE development of light reduce public transport looked at ways in which rail on the old railway line travel times by 10 min- existing bus services in along the northern corri- utes if introduced without the southern and eastern dor should be ruled out spending large amounts corridors might be im- in the foreseeable future of money on either light proved to increase public following the completion rail or a bus rapid transit transport patronage. of independent research system. “We have highlighted, that says it fares poorly in “Clearways (cheap in particular, the oppor- economic terms. signage) and intersection tunity for a bus or high Bus Industry Confed- treatments (queue jumps) occupancy vehicle lane eration executive director were two options sug- on the Tasman Bridge as Michael Apps said a gested to improve travel a high profi le initiative report prepared by the times for public transport that would stand as a Institute of Transport and customers,” he said. clear and highly visible Logistics Studies at the “Such an approach statement of support for University of Sydney that would be in line with us- public transport,” the found a lack of customers ing existing infrastructure report’s co-authors, Profes- and the circuitous nature before seeking to add to sor John Stanley and Yale of the route (longer than that infrastructure.” Wong, wrote. the most direct way) Mr Apps said it was The report also said provided a strong case to nonsensical to suggest a traffi c management along shelve the project. multi-million dollar infra- Main Road in Moo- “The report also structure development nah should be a state found that a bus rapid on light rail or a bus rapid responsibility, not a local transit system along the transit system at this time. government matter. same old railway line “We have said from “This seems an inap- would face similar prob- day one that any money propriate allocation of lems,” he said. that could be spent on a responsibilities given that “The report con- light rail system, support- this corridor is the busiest cluded that the most ing just fi ve per cent of public transport route in cost-effective way to the state’s population, Hobart,” it said. upgrade public transport would be far better “Responsibility for in Hobart, a very low allocated across a range public transport system density car dependent of sectors that benefi t the planning should be city, would be to improve whole state,” he said. accorded a higher priority bus operations along “Transport, health, within the state govern- existing routes, provid- welfare and education ment. ing bus priority at peak services are four that “Public transport times.” spring to mind immedi- strategic planning should Mr Apps said the re- ately.” sit fi rmly in state govern- port identifi ed some “low The report comment, arguably in a public hanging fruit” that could missioned by BIC also transport authority.”

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July 2016 5 Hobart Observer COMMUNITY NEWS Collegiate student Bright future ahead for young scholar to live on the edge

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Now in their 10th from the Minister of • Heather & Christopher ans in the future. “All existing services year, the awards rec- Education and other Chong Outstanding “While we have provided by Guide Dogs ognise the passion of politicians which was Achiever Award. increased the quality and Tasmania will continue. people who are commit- very confi rming of our level of service in recent There will still be a need ted to making Tasmania a work that we do in the • Ricoh Business Centre years, and have improved for Guide Dogs Tasmania better place to live. Tasmanian community.” Hobart Environment the organisation’s fi nan- to fundraise in Tasmania, Community mem- Ms Dunbabin Award. cial health, following the as there is still a need bers are encouraged to expressed her thanks to • Prime Super Commu- introduction of the Na- to train Guide Dogs nominate a group or indi- the Community Achieve- nity Group of the Year tional Disability Insurance here for Tasmanians. We vidual who has made a ments Awards team, and Award. Scheme, the Board took cannot do that without difference in their lives or recommended all organ- A range of prizes are the view that it would community support. has impressed them with isations to nominate for up for grabs with each be diffi cult for us to “Counselling services, their community spirit. the 2016 awards. category winner receiv- deliver services without orthoptics and occu- The 2015 Betta Milk “Thanks also to the ing either $1,000 from assistance going forward,” pational therapy for ‘Make it Betta’ Health team at Betta Milk for Bentleys Accountants, she said. adults and children will Achievement Award was supporting community Auditors, Advisors or “VisAbility was iden- commence within the won by the Tasmanian activity in the way that exposure on Southern tifi ed as an appropriate next 12 months and will School Canteen Associ- you do.” Cross Television. 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AUSTRALIAN’S love only within one class, but low drive away price along on-road price of $87,959 PETER TM affair with Sports Utility across all classes. with an industry leading the LandCruiser costs Vehicles (SUVs) comes at The survey results seven year warranty,” Mr owners a hefty $341.66 a a price, the RACT’s annual help consumers see Moody said. week to keep on the road. RABBIT Vehicle Operating Cost where the money goes Mr Moody said Mr Moody said de- survey has found. in every aspect of vehicle comparing the leading preciation was the biggest GARDEN The survey revealed ownership from buying a Cerato small car to the cost of car ownership with that typically SUVs are car to fuel effi ciency and cheapest small SUV, the on average 42 per cent of more expensive to own servicing. Ford Ecosport at $144.75 the total cost of owner- Take an enchanting and operate than tradition- RACT general manag- a week, would add more ship over fi ve years being al cars. er Member Assist Darren than $4,300 in costs over attributed to it. stroll through Peter This year the RACT Moody said this year’s a fi ve year ownership “While the survey Rabbit’sTM garden, the Vehicle Operating Cost cheapest car to own and period. takes into account the survey studied 125 run was again the Suzuki Mazda’s CX-5 was manufacturer’s list price only one in Australia. popular vehicles, up from Celerio (it was also the the cheapest vehicle to (MLP) when calculating TM 111 vehicles in 2015. cheapest last year). own and operate in the the weekly cost, there Also see, Jemima Puddle Duck , TM TM The extra 14 included in “At $92.74 a week, medium SUV category at were many deals in the Tom Kitten , Jeremy Fisher , TM, TM this year’s survey are all the Celerio is more than $171.87 a week, while in market at the end of the Benjamin Bunny Mr Tod , TM TM SUVs and refl ect their $10 a week cheaper than the increasingly popular fi nancial year that could Two Bad Mice , Tiggy Winkle , Tailor of GloucestorTM & sales growth in the market the second-placed Mitsub- dual-cab 4WD category, not only save money up Squirrel NutkinTM! place. ishi Mirage, and is actually Mitsubishi’s Triton topped front, but over the life of The Vehicle Oper- $2 a week less than last the list for the second year the vehicle through less Gift Shop, Snacks & Drinks available. ating Cost survey takes year, mainly attributable running. depreciation,” he said. Admission fees apply. into account all expenses to the drop in fuel prices” The most expen- “There has never been associated with normal he said. sive vehicle to own and a better time to buy a new RIVERSDALE ESTATE Cellar Door, French Bistro, High Tea Orangery car ownership including In the popular small operate is the Toyota vehicle.” P: (03) 6248 5555 purchase price, interest, car class, the Kia Cerato S LandCruiser GXL Petrol, Calculations are based 222 Denholms Road, Cambridge fuel, servicing, new tyres, was cheapest to run with a knocking out the Nissan on private ownership for [email protected] insurance and depreci- weekly cost of $128.08. Patrol ST-L which held fi ve-years and driving an www.thepeterrabbitgarden.com.au

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YOUR The importance of women’s oral health TO OUR LIZ DAVENPORT INVITATION POP-UP BOUTIQUE pregnancy, combined oral health requirements, with morning sickness, regardless of your stage WREST POINT can create a hostile oral in life. CASINO environment, which can It is really important 410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay increase the risk of tooth for your overall well- TH TH decay. being to have regular 11 13 Brushing within an preventative dental visits. AUGUST hour of vomiting can Our female dentist, 9AM - 6PM cause more damage to Dr Shilpa Oberai, has teeth by stripping away returned from maternity For more information please contact the enamel. leave and fully under- IRENA SMITH on 0417 265 193 Instead of brushing, stands the oral health the ADA advises rinsing requirements during the mouth with a quarter pregnancy, as well as the teaspoon of baking soda importance of making mixed into one cup of time for your own dental warm water, chewing health care once your sugar-free gum or eating baby is born. an acid-neutralising food Our oral health ther- such as milk or hard apist, Hannah Colantoni, cheese. has excellent rapport As women age there with all her patients is a pronounced decline and is particularly adept in hormone levels. at giving brushing and The oral health fl ossing instructions and effects include infl amed dietary advice to teenag- gums, burning sensations, ers and young adults. altered taste sensations Our male dentists, Chefaholic and a dry mouth. Dr Martyn Sweet and Dr Kingston Beach Dental denti st Dr Shilpa Oberai and her daughter Ria. Many medications Dhruv Oberai, both have Cooking School that are taken as people a calm and reassuring age for conditions such manner, which comple- A paddock to plate cooking By Kingston Beach Throughout Dental are the simplest ways to as osteoporosis can have ments their considerable experience for all Dental Health Week, Kingston prevent progression to an impact on your oral experience in helping our Beach Dental will be en- more serious forms of health. female patients look after WOMEN’S oral health couraging women to put gingivitis. Chefaholic Cooking School It is really important their oral health. Fish and Chips is the focus of Dental themselves fi rst and take Despite 54 per cent A paddock to plate cooking experience for all to advise your dentist of If it has been a while Ingredients Tartare Sauce Health Week 2016, a more proactive and of women believing that any medications you are since you visited the den- • 4 large (200g each) which runs from 1-7 preventative approach to pregnancy has no effect • 2 egg yolks taking as it will help in tist, call Kingston Beach unpeeled Desiree • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice August 2016. their dental health. upon their dental health, Duck à l’orange the diagnosis and treat- Dental on 6229 6775 to potatoes, cut into wedges • 2 tsp mustard The initiative will give Puberty is a time of a visit to your dentist ment of dental issues you make an appointment. • 2 tsp olive oil • 250mlminutes. (1 cup) light Remove fromthe Australian Dental signifi cant emotional and should be as much of a Ingredients may be experiencing. Male patients are, • ¾ cup self-raising flour vegetableoven oil and cover with GrandAssociation (ADA) the physical changes. priority as visiting a GP • •1 1egg x lightly2kg whole whisked duck • 2 Tbsp drained capers, At Kingston Beach of course, also welcome opportunity to raise Hormonal changes and obstetrician. • 150ml chilled soda water finelyMarnier chopped and cook for a Dental, our caring team and encouraged to book • 150g butter awareness of how hor- increase the blood supply Unusual and sweet • Salt and freshly ground • 8 babyfurther gherkins 5 minutes. of experienced practi- in for their oral health • 100ml Grand Marnier mones at different stages to the gums and, in turn, food cravings during pepper (cornichons) finely tioners can cater for your care needs. • •Vegetable 50ml vinegar oil to deep fry choppedRemove from oven andof a woman’s life can increase sensitivity to • •8 50gx 120g castor white fish sugar fillets • 2 greenstrain shallots, all liquid ends into a signifi cantly impact on plaque, which means (such as flathead, whiting trimmed, finely chopped the health of teeth, gums food particles may be pot, add in vinegar, sugar •or Juice blue eye) of 3 oranges • 2 Tbsp finely chopped and mouths. more irritating. • •Sea 6 saltoranges flakes to serve continentaland juice parsley of 3 oranges The ADA has report- Red, swollen and • Lemon wedges, to serve and reduce until a niceed that fi ndings from a bleeding gums in teenage Method consistency. recent survey indicate girls are signs of puberty Method that many women are gingivitis. Clean and pat dry duck, Preheat oven to 200°C. Line baking trayMeanwhile with non-stick peel and cutunaware of the signifi cant Eating a balanced bakingheat paper.butter Place in frypotatoes pan large on tray. Drizzle with olive oranges and prep withimpact no that major life diet, drinking water, prac- • Professional Hearing Health Care, servicing Hobart and oil.enough Cook in tooven, hold turning duck occasionally, and skin for 40 or minutes seed. Whenor sauceevents is like pregnancy, ticing good brushing and until golden brown. fry duck for approximately nearly ready add segmentspuberty, menstruation fl ossing habits, as well Eastern Suburbs since 2001. M5aking minutes. the Batter to sauce and warm - doand not menopause have on as having six monthly • Our Audiologists have more than thirty years combined Place flour in a bowl. Add the egg andlet stir oranges to combine. break down.their oral health. check-ups and cleans, experience. GraduallyPlace duck whisk in in oven the soda for until batter is smooth. Season withapproximately salt and pepper. 45 Cover minutes and place in the fridge for 30 • Contracted to provide service to aged Pensioners and minutes to rest. Carve duck and cover on 180°C basting as you go. with sauce and arrange Veterans. MakingTurn heat the Tartaredown to Sauce 160°C segments. P: 6244 1993 E: [email protected] Placeand the cook egg for yolk, a lemonfurther juice 30 and mustard into a food processor and process until the mixture thickens. WithEnjoy! Dr Linda Wilson W: www.easternaudiologyservices.com.au the motor running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream MBBS, B.Med.Sci, UTAS, Clinical Hypnotherapist until the mixture is creamy. Transfer to a bowl. Add Focapers,r f urthergherkins, shallots, information parsley, dill and chives,please and stircontact: E:to [email protected] Season with salt and pepper. 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The Hearing Bus Beauty is more comes to town than skin deep READING NATURE Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia by JM Caton & RJ Hardwick What do they mean by ‘useful’, you ask? Well, this compendium gives you all the guff on bush food preparation, fruits, seeds, nutritional values of native plants, food hazards, edibility testing, bush medicines, tubers and rhizomes. Useful, hey? Great for bushwalkers, hikers, educators, archeologists, chefs and tourists alike. How to Read Water by Tristan Gooley And one for the walkers, sailors, swimmers, anglers and natural world enthusiasts. Learn to: interpret ponds, spot dangerous water in complete darkness, read The “Hearing Bus” will pay a visit to Centrelink, on Barrack Street, to oﬀ er free hearing checks the sea like a Viking, forecast and advice on general hearing health. the weather, and unravel all the signs, clues and secrets of the AUSTRALIAN Hearing is a convenient way to your friends on the phone water around us. The key to water will bring its specialised check your hearing and that’s the problem,” he wizardry! services to Hobart’s door- make sure you are in said. WITH the right lipstick, Hot Lips collection step on Monday 25 July good hearing health,” he Australian Hearing Disappearing Acts: A Search & Find Book of Endangered women have the confi - was released online in when its “Hearing Bus” said. will offer hearing checks Animals by Isabella Bunnell dence - and power - to June and is available on comes to town. “The hearing checks to anyone aged 18-years change the world. CharlotteTilbury.com for Beautiful, densely detailed The Hearing Bus will are conducted by experts or over and no appoint- This is the sentiment $48 each. illustrations of different pay a visit to Centrelink, from Australian Hearing ment is necessary. behind iconic makeup For every one Hot habitats featuring hiding on Barrack Street, to offer and take around 10-min- Australian Hearing artist Charlotte Tilbury’s Lips lipstick sold in the threatened species ranging free hearing checks and utes to complete. provides subsidised latest beauty launch, fi rst two months, Tilbury from the snow leopard promote hearing health “Our team will also hearing services for “Hot Lips”. will donate $2 to Wom- to the numbat, from the awareness. be on hand to guide you eligible people, including The lipstick collec- en for Women. sandhill dunnart to the In addition to receiv- through what next steps pensioners and most vet- tion features 12 shades To help raise aware- moustached kingfisher. ing a free hearing check, you may have to take in erans, at more than 110 inspired by some of ness for the work of Also, there’s a glossary at visitors to the bus will regards to your hearing.” permanent centres and Tilbury’s closest celeb- Women for Women, join the back for you to learn about our planet’s diversity and its also fi nd information on a Hearing Bus visitors more than 330 visiting rity friends and muses, the social media cam- fragile eco-systems. Can you find them? range of common hearing will also be given the sites across Australia. including Miranda Kerr, paign #LIPSTICKCON- issues and view a display opportunity to learn more Australian Hearing www.fullersbookshop.com.au Cindy Crawford, Emily FIDENCE in July. of easy-to-use hearing about the products that will now be delivering or find us on Facebook Ratajkowski, Nicole devices for around the make everyday hearing services to the Sandy Kidman, Sienna Miller, home. easier, including headsets Bay area thanks to a new Kim Kardashian-West, Australian Hearing for watching television permanent visiting site lo- Carina Lau, Poppy De- Hobart manager Graham and alert systems for cated on Gregory Street, levigne, Liv Tyler, Helena Find us here: O’Meagher said hearing doorbells. Sandy Bay. Bonham-Carter, Salma loss was a prevalent issue Mr O’Meagher said This new clinic is The Centrelink Hayek and Laura Bailey. in the community with not everyone who expe- available via appointment 30-38 Barrack Street, It also features four more than 60 per cent of rienced hearing problems only. Hobart TAS additional shades that Australian Australians aged 60-years needed a hearing aid. For more information form part of Tilbury’s and over suffering from “Sometimes, it’s just or to book an appoint- Monday 25 July core lipstick line. 10:30am - 3:30pm some form of hearing hearing the television at ment, phone 6221 9500 The proudly all-fe- Hearing Bus loss. normal volumes, hearing or visit www.hearing.com. male collaboration was “The mobile service your doorbell or hearing au. FREE Hearing checks created in partnership is coming to FREE Hearing services for with charity organisation - Pensioners Women for Women, - Most DVA which provides practical town Quality and Caring Dentistry and moral support to marginalised women in Hop aboard for a free hearing check or to speak Dr Martyn Sweet countries affected by war and confl ict. to an expert about your current hearing device Dr Shilpa Oberai Charlotte Tilbury’s

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10 July 2016 Hobart Observer PET TALK

Rabbit friendly hospital. Huge range of OxBow products. Local dog trainer named Pet Dog Ambassador

gain titles as acknowl- edgement for the hours of dedicated training undertaken,” Ms Cleaver said. “The PDA program Enrol Now! ensures that pet dogs and their people can Vicki Cleaver, CleverPawz now gain similar acco- Licensed PDA Instructor/Assessor lades,” she said. PPG president Niki [email protected] Tudge said PDA was another exciting product Ph 0400 089 867 for PPG members to provide to their local communities. “Not only does it provide the curriculum, skills and assessment markers, but it also offers a wealth of marketing support and tools to help the program grow,” she said. “I am very proud of the international effort that has gone into Professional dog trainer Vicki Cleaver, of CleverPawz, with her four-legged friend, Bailey. bringing this product to PROFESSIONAL dog a class situation and in business and share the new skills, abilities and completion. trainer and owner of the ‘real world’. benefi ts of force-free knowledge.” “We congratulate and CleverPawz, Vicki Cleav- As a result of her training and pet care Designed as a pro- fully support Vicki Cleav- er, has been awarded the successful dog training with my local communi- gressive assessment, PDA er in taking the initiative ENFIELD KENNELS title of Pet Dog Ambas- business, which adopts ty,” she said. is a fi ve-level program to offer this program to DOG RESORT sador (PDA) instructor/ a force-free training “Through my role as with each level building her local community.” assessor as part of a philosophy based on a PDA instructor/asses- on the previous, working Owned and oper- Only 15 minutes from the new international skills behavioural science, Ms sor, I will be able to help up from puppy/beginner ated by Vicki Cleaver, airport! assessment program that Cleaver can now add Pet the program acknowl- to championship level. CleverPawz specialises in is being rolled out across Dog Ambassador instruc- edge the hard work and Guardians receive the delivery of positive We look after your prized Australia. tor and assessor to her commitment that dog recognition in the form reinforcement dog train- dogs and give them a holiday Run by the Pet list of qualifi cations. guardians and their pets of medals and certifi cates ing services. whilst you are on holiday! Professional Guild Ms Cleaver said she undertake to make their at the successful comple- For more informa- (PPG), PDA is a licensing was “delighted” to see shared lives enjoyable. tion of each level. tion about CleverPawz, 0459 998 009 initiative that focuses on PPG develop this innova- “I also hope to “Agility dogs, show contact Vicki Cleaver by improving and strength- tive new program. encourage dog guardians dogs, obedience dogs phoning 0400 089 867 Enfield Lane - Campania or email vicki@clever- www.enfieldkennels.com.au ening dogs’ and their “I will now be able to continue their training and many other dog guardians’ skills, both in to implement it into my efforts and to develop sport competitors already pawz.com.au. Breaking the cycle on unwanted litters

veterinarians to sign up 2,500 kittens and nearly and offer discounted cat 1,200 puppies were and dog desexing options born, surrendered or within their community. dumped at one of the “Please check with AWLQ rehoming centres your vet to see if they in south east Queensland are part of the program alone. and ask them to sign Many more don’t up if they’re not,” NDN make it to shelters, rescue MOBILE DOG director Sylvana Wender- groups or pounds. Washing & Grooming hold said. Ms Wenderhold said “We’re urging as there were also other, many vets to come on closer-to-home reasons to We come to you! board as possible and for have your pet desexed. people to take advan- “They are less Warm Hydrobath tage of the discounted likely to stray, be injured rates and get their pets fi ghting over territory, desexed. are more relaxed and af- Speciality Washes “It’s so important to fectionate and generally, try to reduce the number live longer, happier lives,” Grooming & Clipping of unwanted kittens and she said. puppies before they need To participate, vets Call Evan & Leisa on care. can download the NDN “AWLQ and other participation form and Veterinarians are urged to oﬀ er discounted cat and dog desexing opti ons in their community. groups across the country nominate a discounted 0422 258 264 are trying to save as amount for companion HOBART pet owners are help reduce the number Animal Welfare League many litters as possible, animal desexing. urged to get their vet on of unwanted kittens and Queensland (AWLQ), the but we have to break the For more informa- board National Desexing puppies. National Desexing Net- cycle.” tion, visit http://www. Month during July to An initiative of the work (NDN) encourages Last year, more than ndn.org.au.

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July 2016 13 Hobart Observer A FINANCIAL MOMENT Three hurdles first-home buyers will encounter Navigating the tax system (and how to beat them)

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14 July 2016 Hobart Observer COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY DIARY Guard your gutters BreastScreen Grand Scottish Ball for Town Hall 150-year celebrations Hobart Deputy Lord Mayor this rainy season Tasmania supports Ron Christie will open the Scottish Winter Ball in the Hobart Town Hall on Satur- day 6 August at 7.30pm. The ball is organised by TASCAL the homeless Scottish Country Dancers. Dances will be a mix of old and new with all the music being from 150 years ago or earlier, and there will be a supper of dishes typical of that Victorian era. You can also hear a concert perfor- mance of traditional Scottish music by Catherine Strutt and Chris Duncan on the Friday night at St George’s Church in Battery Point from 7.30pm. On Sunday, they will also be at the Richmond Village Green (and if wet the Richmond Town Hall) for a BYO picnic, musical jam and dancing starting at 11am.

Life. Be in it Mini Sports Life. Be in it Mini Sports provides a platform for children aged from 2.5-years to ﬁ ve with an opportunity to experience a variety of Keeping gutt ers clean is an easy way to avoid potenti ally costly expenses for gutt er repairs. sports in healthy manner. Basketball classes start the FOLLOWING the recent and operated business damage. week commencing 25 July at downpour in Tasmania, that offers a range of “If your gutters Mt Stuart Hall (Wednesday the team at Affordable services including general become clogged or mornings). Each class is Gutter Clean is urging gutter cleaning, gutter broken, the results can 45-minutes and provides a residents to take the time guard systems and ad- be serious – not only can mix of speciﬁ c sports skills, to check the condition of vice, roof anchor points, the structural integrity of St Vincent De Paul Society volunteer coordinator Marina Campbell, centre, with BreastScreen balance and co-ordination. Tasmania volunteers Maria Decesare, left , and Judy Spinks. housing gutters. roof leak repairs and roof your house be compro- For bookings phone 6229 Business owner Allen condition reports. mised, but the resulting TO help provide a little ticipants of the program, attendees at BreastScreen 5600 or email info@tas. Pashai said that although Mr Pashai said gutters damage can cause health warmth to the many will support Loui’s Van, Tasmania’s specialist lifebeinit.org gutters were frequently had only one job – to issues for you and your vulnerable Tasmanians an after-hours mobile ser- assessment clinics,” she “out of sight, out of guide rainwater off the family. left out in the cold this vice that provides food, said. Living Well After Cancer mind”, they played a very roof and straight down “Whether you have winter, BreastScreen information and support “We are pleased to A free information session important role in the the drain. cast iron, plastic or Tasmania recently hand- to those in need. be able to celebrate this with morning tea for people structural integrity of a “Despite their impor- pressed steel gutters, ed over 30 blankets to BreastScreen Tasma- generous and thoughtful who have completed their house. tance, however, it can they need to be cleaned the St Vincent De Paul nia state manager Gail work by BreastScreen cancer treatment. Part- “Keeping them clean be all too easy to forget annually in order to Society. Ward said the blankets clients and volunteers. ners and carers are also is a great way to avoid them until something keep them performing The donation was would be distributed “It is a touching ex- welcome. The focus is on potentially costly expens- goes wrong,” he said. properly and to avoid the part of a BreastScreen through Loui’s Van to the ample of how a diffi cult healthy eating, exercise es for gutter repairs,” he “The start of winter need for gutter repairs in Tasmania program that homeless and those who time can be used towards and promoting emotional said. has been very wet in the future.” helps combat the stress have diffi culty keep- something positive.” wellbeing. Thursday 21 July, “If, like most people, Hobart this year and Affordable Gutter involved with mammo- ing their homes warm BreastScreen Tas- 9.30am-12.45pm, Glenorchy you can’t remember excess rain can cause Clean operates Monday gram testing by offering through winter. mania offers all women LINC 4 Terry St, Glenorchy. when you last had your major damage, including to Friday from 9am to participants a range of “Our partnership with aged 50 to 74-years a Phone Jill, Cancer Council gutters checked, then foundation cracking and 5pm. activities run by skilled the St Vincent De Paul free screening mammo- Tasmania, on 6212 5700 to now is a good time to get settlement, dry rot on For more informa- volunteers. Society is strengthened gram. register or email support- around to it.” fascia boards and eaves, tion, visit www.aforda- The blankets, which by the fact that some of To book an appoint- servicessouth@cancertas. Affordable Gutter paint damage, as well as blegutterclean.com.au or were compiled from the the organisation’s own ment, phone 132 050. org.au. Clean is a family-owned window, door and mould phone 0431 046 705. squares knitted by par- volunteers have been

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July 2016 15 Hobart Observer COMMUNITY NEWS SPORT Art wall documents Dojo students knock stories of the elderly out the competition

A member of the public viewing the new art wall at the Royal Hobart Hospital.

State karate championship winner T’Meika Knapp, who trains at the Kimekai Karate Tasmania Dojo at Mt Stuart.

MORE than 60 students “It was very entertain- umpires, offi cials and national titles, which will from nine Tasmanian ing to watch the different volunteers who made the take place in Victoria in and Victorian dojos put events and age groups event such a success. August 2016 with more their best foot forward and to see the focus and “It was great to see than 400 competitors to claim a spot on the discipline of the competi- so many people partic- from across Australia podium at the 2016 tors,” she said. ipating at such a well preparing to compete. Tasmanian State Karate “Congratulations to organised event.” For more information Championships held all the medal winners, The event was held about karate in Tasmania, An artwork produced by local arti st Jenny Masters in partnership with a pati ent from the hospi- recently at New Town participants, coaches, in the lead up to the visit www.akftas.org.au. tal’s Acute Older Persons Unit. High School. Tasmania brought THE Royal Hobart “Patients were given ment’s ‘Better Access to home a gold and bronze Hospital (RHH) has the opportunity to sit Palliative Care in Tasma- medal at the champi- welcomed the addition down with the artists and nia’ program, the project onships, with T’Meika SANDY BAY of a new art wall that describe memories that aims to raise awareness Knapp, from the Kimekai displays creative illustra- were signifi cant to them,” of the importance of Karate Tasmania Dojo tions inspired by the life she said. older people’s stories. at Mt Stuart, placing DENTURE experiences of its elderly “From these stories, Ms Rowell said these fi rst and Kate Jones, patients. the artists created visual types of activities gave from Kintora Shotokan Unveiled to the interpretations that the staff a “valuable insight” Karate-Do in New Town, PROFESSIONALS public on 23 June, the patients and their families into the life journey of placing third in the Fe- art wall was brought now have as keepsakes. some of their patients. male Kata 16-plus years For good old fashioned service at competitive prices call Daniel to fruition through the “By all accounts, the “This provides an category. Full and partial dentures ‘Tribute Project’, which is patients involved in this opportunity to see be- Presenting the a collaboration between project found it to be val- yond the medical profi le podium winners with Relines Inscape Tas and the uable medically, mentally of a person to a more their medals was special Mouth guards RHH. and emotionally, and it’s complete and meaningful guest and Speaker of the Emergency Repairs RHH group director been inspiring to see this picture of who they are,” House of Assembly, Elise of clinical operations project come together. she said. Archer. Wendy Rowell said the “It’s held a lot of “The art itself is quite Ms Archer said the FOR ALL YOUR DENTURE NEEDS project paired local artists meaning to all involved, moving and the artists hard work and dedi- with patients admitted to including the staff on the have done a fantastic job cation of each of the the Acute Older Persons ward.” of listening to the partic- competitors was “clearly SANDY BAY DENTURE PROFESSIONALS Unit to create pieces Funded by Palliative ipants and capturing the evident” as they battled based on the stories of Care Tasmania through spirit of the memories it out for a position in 184 SANDY BAY ROAD SANDY BAY TASMANIA 7005 the elderly patients. the Australian Govern- they’ve shared.” individual, team and 03 6212 0896 0477 211 469 combative events.

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Speaker of the House of Assembly Elise Archer, left , with young sailors at the Sandy Bay Sailing Club and one of the new safety boats funded by the state government. Sandy Bay sailors ‘seas’ the day THE Sandy Bay Sailing the June long weekend, 6 December 2016 to 4 increasing in popularity not be able to cater to and continuing to train ian representatives who Club (SBSC) recently when the fi rst of many January 2017, hail from as a sport, particularly the needs of our partici- our talented young sail- had recently returned purchased two new Australian International the SBSC. amongst young people, pants.” ors,” Ms Archer said. from the Asian Optimist safety boats and one Cadet Team training The remaining which is wonderful,” he Speaker of the House “I wish all the sailors Championships, held in coaching and safety boat sessions was hosted at interstate team members said. of Assembly Elise Archer travelling to Argentina Sri Lanka in May 2016. thanks to a state govern- the SBSC. travelled to Tasmania to “However, an was invited to visit the my best wishes for ideal If your sporting club ment Sport and Recre- Six of the team’s nine participate in the session. increase in participation club over the training conditions and a great is in need of some new ation Grant of $43,000 crewmembers who will SBSC commodore has seen greater wear weekend to inspect the competition.” equipment you may be from the 2016 Major be representing Australia Angus Sprott said the and tear on our boats new boats. During the June train- eligible for a state grant. Grants Program. at the 50th International club was extremely grate- and equipment. “I am so pleased that ing weekend the SBSC For more information The new boats were Cadet World Champion- ful for the funding. “Without grants such this grant was able to also hosted the Interna- go to www.dpac.tas.gov. put to good use during ships in Argentina, from “Sailing has been as this, we would simply assist the club in training tional Optimist Austral- au

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