1 A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE HOBART MUNICIPALITY www.hobartobserver.com.au MARCH 2019 Your community. Your backyard. Your newspaper. City of Hobart commits to city projects for 2019/2020 $18 MILLION FOR CITYTHE City of Hobart has commit- ted to spend more than $18 mil- lion on city projects in 2019/20. The Council’s 2019/20 commitment to city infrastructure came on the eve of the signing INFRASTRUCTURE STORY CONTINUES PAGE 5 RIDING FOR A CAUSE From left , Invictus Games swimmer and powerlift er Jarrod Kent, Minister Guy Barnett and Diabetes Tasmania chief executi ve offi cer Caroline Wells helped raise more than $44,000 during this year’s PolliePedal. FULL STORY PAGE 4 2 2 Hobart Observer March 2019 Community News $100 million in community funding THE Tasmanian Com- ing a diverse range of munity Fund (TCF) has projects and programs, gathered together with helping community community groups and organisations and groups organisations across the make a positive impact in state to usher in the their communities.” awarding of its $100 mil- Since its fi rst funding lionth to the Tasmanian round in 2000, the TCF community. has supported more than A special event to 2,870 projects in all areas celebrate the major of the state. milestone was held at the Ms Darke said the Hobart Town Hall last Fund would continue to month, attended by past support and invest in the and present grant recip- Tasmanian community. ients and supporters of “The TCF is here to the TCF, with additional help the community cre- events also held in the ate a positive future that north and north-west of will benefi t the whole of the state. the state,” she said. TCF chairwoman “We look forward to Sally Darke said the continuing to work with awarding of the $100 Tasmanian communities millionth to the Tasma- and organisations to help nian community was a them achieve their goals.” great achievement for the In honour of pro- Fund. viding $100 million in “The distribution of funds to the Tasmanian the $100 millionth is a community, the TCF will celebration of the impact be rolling out a video we have had, and contin- series in the upcoming From left , Paul Thomas, from Friends of Randalls Bay Coastcare, Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, Tasmanian Community Fund chairperson Sally Darke and ue to have, on Tasmania weeks, celebrating the Captain Sarah Parry, from the Windeward Bound. and Tasmanians,” she hundreds of community said. groups, organisations that make a difference The next round of Tasmania’s historic • $1.26 million to Australia, Smith Family, “We are repeatedly and individuals that have by improving the social, the Tasmanian Commu- buildings and history. community bands, UnitingCare, St Vincent impressed by the projects made a difference across environmental and eco- nity Fund is now open. • $1.12 million to orchestras and choirs. de Paul, Save the Chil- and organisations sup- the state. nomic wellbeing of the projects supporting the • $270,000 to signifi cant dren, and Colony 47. ported, with community The TCF was estab- Tasmanian community. Fund facts: preservation and cele- public gardens. • $1.34 million to assist To view the list of The Tasmanian groups demonstrating lished in 1999 following brations of Aboriginal • $1.35 million to surf Rotary, Rotaract, Lions, successful grant recipients Community Fund Board enthusiasm, commitment the sale of the Trust Bank. heritage and culture. lifesaving clubs. Lioness, Probus, and from the latest grant has assessed more than and resourcefulness. An independent • $625,000 to communi- Apex clubs. round (Grant Round 37) 8,800 grant applications • $1.15 million to “We are proud to funding body, the ty garden projects. • $2.07 million to the and all other recipients for funding, totalling organisations support- have created such a Fund provides grants to Hobart and Launces- go to: www.tascomfund. more than $458 million. • $2.12 million to the ing victims of sexual proud legacy of support- community organisations ton City Missions. org Menzies Institute and assault or violence. It has awarded: Clifford Craig Medical • $500,000 to child care • $3.40 million to Research Trust. neighbourhood/com- • $5.63 million to or- or playgroups. munity houses and the ganisations focused on • $495,000 to communi- • $7.84 million to www.naiharcourts.com.au Tasmanian Association improving the lives of ty radio projects. the Salvation Army, of Community Houses. Tasmanians living with • $930,000 to live thea- Anglicare, Red Cross, disabilities. tre and ballet produc- Common Ground, • $1.27 million to com- munity/men’s sheds. • $1.96 million to tions. Lifeline, Mission organisations/projects focused on improving the lives or providing services to elderly Tasmanians. • $2.17 to organisations that improve Tasma- nia’s environment. • $1.49 million to scout IMPRESSIVE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY and girl guide groups. 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Politi cal adverti sements published in this newspaper are done so on a commercial basis. 3 Hobart Observer March 2019 3 Community News Hobart City New program to improve Deal welcomed THE Mayors of Hobart, tifi ed at this stage is just Kingborough, Clarence a start and will need and Glenorchy have wel- further enhancement lives of homeless men comed the start of a new over the coming years era of city cooperation to see new transport A SUCCESSFUL grant that has come with the services and housing from the Tasmanian Greater Hobart City Deal development delivered Community Fund (TCF) After more than two for the community,” the has helped launch a years of deliberation Mayors said. $583,000 support pro- and talks, Prime Minister RACT Group chief gram for homeless men Scott Morrison signed executive offi cer Harvey at Bethlehem House. the $1.43 billion deal to Lennon said he was The program will run help fund Hobart infra- particularly pleased with for four years and will structure projects on 24 the promise of $576 teach homeless men life February. million in funding to the skills, helping them to The Mayors of the development of a new reintegrate back into the respective councils said Bridgewater Bridge. community. fast planning and delivery “Replacing the “People need a would be needed to Bridgewater Bridge, a range of basic skills like ensure the proposed pro- critical piece of infrastruc- fi nancial literacy, reading jects would progress. ture that supports freight and writing, being able “We are pleased to transport and travel to engage with the world sign the City Deal as a between Hobart and online and having good coherent document to Launceston, has been a mental health supports,” guide development of funding priority for the Bethlehem House chief Greater Hobart over RACT for a number of executive offi cer Steph- the next 10 years,” the years,” he said. anie Kirkman Meikle Mayors said in a joint Mr Lennon said said. statement. the initiatives aimed at “The program works “It identifi es the key easing traffi c congestion in all of those areas, as projects needing govern- were a positive, but well as aiming to build ment support to reach failed to address long- community participation.” our vision.” term issues of mobility in Mrs Kirkman Meikle The Mayors said they the Greater Hobart area. said the program would discussed the challenges “Our Greater Hobart improve the lives of homeless men and help Bethlehem House chief executi ve offi cer Stephanie Kirkman Meikle, left , and Tasmanian Community Fund board member Frank facing the greater Hobart Mobility Vision pro- Barta have launched a new program to improve the lives of homeless men. region last year. cess has identifi ed the provide the sustainable “We identifi ed areas of concern for the support systems they investing in a program the program, which will “The program not coming from donations transport, housing and Tasmanian communi- needed. which doesn’t hit the lead to better outcomes only reduces repeat to Bethlehem House. urban renewal, planning ty range well beyond “If you have all your right spots, so we will be for our residents,” she homelessness and the The program partners and the need for greater infrastructure and into accommodation needs reactive and if we are said.