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A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE HOBART MUNICIPALITY Independently owned and published by Corporate Communications (Tas) Pty Ltd JULY 2020
COMFORT BEARS FOR PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES IN ISO
From left, Grace Holliday and Chloe Moore have been sewing ISO cuddle bears to give to people living with a disability.
$55 MILLION
FULL STORY PAGE 4
Tasman Private Hospital
PLANS by national Petering said the
short stay hospital spe- company had lodged
cialist Nexus Hospitals a new Development
to develop a private- Application with the
ly-funded $55 million Hobart City Council in
and Medical Centre
medical facility in New April after significant
Town Road have been consultation with coun-
formally advertised. cil officers and nearby
Nexus chief execu- residents.
tive officer Andrew “While the
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Community News
$55 million Tasman Private Hospital
and Medical Centre update
Artist impressions of the proposed private hospital and medical centre.
FROMT FRONT PAGE These changes • Public and staff at upper levels and buildings. pathology, health support “We believe the
amended design retains include: carparking for 236 ve- break it up into smaller The “shovel ready” services and conference development has broad
the purpose and function • Increased building hicles within two fully elements that enhance project is a joint venture and research facilities. support from the local
of the original develop- setbacks from residen- enclosed basement compatibility with the between Nexus Hospitals Mr Petering said in medical profession and
ment, we have made tial boundaries with parking levels. surrounding streets- and the Contact Group, its communication with the growing southern
substantial alterations the building stepping • Redesign of the cape. a Tasmanian fami- the medical profession in Tasmanian community.”
and improvements in line further back as it building facades to • Improved public ac- ly-owned construction Hobart, Nexus had been Mr Petering said
with feedback received,” increases in height. reduce the visual bulk cessibility and amenity business, and is expected advised that this “one there would not be an
he said. from New Town Road. to create 180 jobs during stop shop” approach was emergency department
construction. both best practice and so ambulance and other
• Increased landscap-
Comprising an acute vital for Hobart to keep after hours traffic would
ing, especially to the
surgical hospital with six up with national health be minimal or non-exist-
boundaries of the ad-
Elise operating theatres and a trends. ent and there would be
Archer
jacent residential zone,
24 bed overnight ward “We have worked no after-hours admis-
including provision of
for in-patient care, Tas- closely with doctors and sions.
established large trees
man Private Hospital and nurses to design a facility The hospital is
to provide amenity and
Medical Centre will be that will be world class expected to employ
a buffer to residential
co-located with related in delivering the highest more than 130 staff,
buildings.
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• Reduced overshadow- venience for patients,” opportunities within the
including general prac-
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Hobart Observer July 2020 3
Community News
Juicy donations help
those doing it tough
HOBART City Mission’s
Emergency Relief food
program received a
welcome boost with
Tasmanian beverage
company Juicy Isle Bev-
erages donating close to
$50,000 worth of juice
products.
The 25,000 bottles
of juice will be handed
out to people doing
it tough in southern
Tasmania as part of
the Emergency Relief
program, which provides
food packs of pantry
staples and other do-
nated goods to people
struggling to make ends
meet.
Juicy Isle state sales
manager Michael Francis
said the decision to
donate was made given
the way the communi-
ty had come together
through the COVID-19
pandemic.
“Juicy Isle is Tasma-
nian and we employ
Tasmanians,” he said.
“We source our
Hartz spring water, our
berries and apples from
local Tasmania suppliers
and growers and we
have loyal local custom-
ers and consumers who
support us.
“Donating 25,000
bottles of our juice
products to support
those community
members who are doing
From left, Hobart City Mission chief executive officer John Stubley and Juicy Isle state manager Michael Francis.
it tough at the moment
was an easy choice to really tough.
make. “It’s something out Advertisement
Andrew Wilkie
“If ever there is a of the ordinary that can
time for Tasmanians to brighten someone’s day.”
support each other it’s Mr Stubley said
now, and Juicy Isle is they had seen a lot of
pleased we are able to support from businesses
jump on board.” and the community over
Hobart City Mission
chief executive officer
the last few months,
including Ashgrove
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“It is nice to hand ed from community,
out a treat which is society, family and 3 Ask for a virtual meeting
more than pure suste- friends, which is the
nance, something to situation with a lot of
make it a little bit more
pleasant to sit down
people who are sleeping
rough,” he said.
“My job is to represent and help the people of Clark which
to have a meal and a
drink,” he said.
“They feel the world
has left them behind, no
includes Hobart, Glenorchy and Taroona. Feel free to get
“It’s really easy for us
to take for granted hav-
one cares about them,
so these little luxuries in
in touch to speak with me or one of my staff.”
*Weather permitting
ing a cup of coffee or a
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life shows and reminds
bottle of orange juice, so them that someone
to have something like
this is really special for
does really care about
them and their plight, so
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Community News
Comfort bears for people
with disabilities in ISO
Funding boost for
and later made plans for
the ISO bears project
via ZOOM.
They donated the
materials for the bears
part of Li-Ve Tasmania’s
program for siblings of
children with disabilities,
as her younger brother
Lochie was supported
artists and creatives
themselves. by Li-Ve Tasmania.
“It’s been a hard time Lochie was still
for people and I wanted isolating because of his
to do something to disability and health
help,” Grace said. conditions.
“I thought of the ISO “I was really excited
cuddle bears because when Grace asked me
Grace Holliday making the my siblings and I have to help sew bears,”
ISO bears. special toys that we use Chloe said.
FROM FRONT PAGE for comfort when we’re “We’ve been isolated
GRACE Holliday and feeling sad or anxious at home for a long time
Chloe Moore have used about COVID-19.” to protect Lochie and
their time in isolation to Each handmade bear losing his routine has
sew ISO cuddle bears had a canvas belly and made it really hard for
to give to people living came with a fabric mark- him to sleep.
with disability who are er so it could be named “I’m hoping the
still isolating because or personalised. bears will bring com-
they’re at increased risk The bears also fort for other people
from COVID-19. came with an adoption struggling with things
Eleven-year-old certificate and a special like that.
Grace and 12-year-old message from the two “It’s been great to
Chloe met through sew- friends. keep busy by doing
ing lessons at Frangipani Chloe attended something positive and I
Fabrics in North Hobart the sewing lessons as love sewing.”
Chloe and Grace
have made 30 bears
ADVERTISEMENT so far and are planning
about what they can From left, Minister for the Arts and local Liberal Member for Clark Elise Archer, with Van Dieman’s Band members Julia
make next. Fredersdorff, Jennifer Owen, Martin, Penicka and William Nebwery.
The bears are
available free to any MORE than 70 Tasma- forward $2 million of Development Round’. wellbeing for Tasmanians
household with a person nian artists and creative previously announced Prior to the COV- – an essential element
supported by Li-Ve organisations will share funding to assist the ID-19 pandemic, the both during and post the
Tasmania as part of the in more than $1.5 mil- individuals and organisa- cultural and creative COVID-19 pandemic,”
organisation’s COV- lion in State Government tions within Tasmania’s sector contributed $179 Ms Archer said.
ID-19 Boredom Buster funding through its arts, renowned cultural and million to the Tasmanian “The cultural and
Bags project. screen and music funds. creative sector,” she said. economy, and directly creative industries are a
“Chloe and Grace Among those that The new $1.5 million employed more than vital part of our way of
have driven this project received funding for the funding package includ- 5000 Tasmanians. life in Tasmania and our
themselves and made a first stage of the Cultural ed an ‘Arts and Screen “More importantly, Government is commit-
genuine difference for and Creative Industries Digital Production Fund’, our cultural and creative ted to preserving and
GREENS SENATOR the people we support,” Stimulus Package was a ‘Tasmanian Contem- industries are a cru- supporting the sector
the Van Diemen’s Band. porary Music Fund’ and cial facilitator of social so we emerge an even
PETER WHISH-WILSON Li-Ve Tasmania chief
The Van Diemen’s an ‘Additional Screen and mental health and stronger creative state.”
executive officer Darren
YOUR VOICE Mathewson said. Band received $36,000
“COVID-19 has in funding for a new
brought some big music project tilted
IN THE SENATE challenges, but great
things can happen when
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in collaboration with
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people respond with
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kindness and creativity.”
Li-Ve Tasmania has
the Tasmanian Youth
Orchestra and screen
technology manufacturer
be eligible for the $45,000
EMAIL senator.whish-wilson@aph.gov.au
WEB peter-whish-wilson.greensmps.org.au
been providing genuine,
person-centred support
to people living with
Ignite Digi.
Van Diemen’s Band
Home Builder grant.
Authorised by Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, Australian Greens, disability in Tasmania for founder Julia Freders-
37 George St TAS 7250
almost 70 years. dorff said the funding
was a huge boost for the
group.
“It’s very hard to be
creative when you don’t
know the next time
you’ll perform is going to
be,” she said.
“We are so grateful
to the State Government
and Arts Minister Elise
Archer for providing this
important stimulus to a
sector that has been hit
Independent Member for Nelson hard by the pandemic.”
Minister for the Arts
and local Liberal Mem-
ber for Clark Elise Arch-
My office is open and I am here to help the er said the funds would
assist the state’s cultural
community. Please contact me on 6212 2290 and creative industries
through the challenging
or meg.webb@parliament.tas.gov.au times faced as a result of
the COVID-19 pan-
demic.
“I am delighted that
we are now delivering Make sure your dream home is built by a Master Builder
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million and bringing
Hobart Observer July 2020 5
Community News
Hydro Tasmania
dresses community
From left, Senator Eric Abetz and Alderman Simon
Behrakis inspect the site at Athleen Avenue to be funded
from the City’s 2019/20 Roads to Recover grant funds.
for success
Roads to
Recovery
for Hobart
residents
LOCAL road mainte- improve roads under
nance in the City of their jurisdiction is a
Hobart will receive a big part of that.”
funding boost under “I’m pleased that
the Federal Liberal the Government has
Government’s Roads been able to increase
to Recovery Program. the allocation for the
Local Liberal Sen- Roads to Recovery
ator Eric Abetz said Program nationwide
$3,425,600 would and the residents of From left, Dress for Success manager Amanda French and Hydro Tasmania engagement program manager Sarah Metcalf.
be allocated between Hobart will be the
HYDRO Tasmania has which aims to empower “We hope to be able difficult period where munity Grant Program
2019/20 to 2023/24 beneficiaries of more
stepped up to support disadvantaged women to deliver four work- people are struggling and the new COVID-19
to allow Hobart than $3 million over
the community through to achieve economic shops to begin with, mentally, but also to find Community Grants will
Council to progress a the next four years,”
the economic and social independence by pro- but the content in those jobs and keep them- help to keep Tasmanians
number of high-priori- Senator Abetz said.
impacts of COVID-19 viding professional attire, workshops would then selves afloat,” she said. not only safe, but united
ty projects, using local The Australian
with its annual Commu- and training through a be used to deliver many Hydro Tasmania with a sense of hope for
knowledge to deliver Government will
nity Grant Program as number of workshops. more workshops in years chief executive officer their future.”
the best local roads. provide more than
well as a new series of “Dress for Success to come,” she said. Steve Davy said the Other grant recip-
“The Federal Gov- $190 million to 332
COVID-19 Community was only established No- The workshops will business aimed to make ients included Edge
ernment is committed local government
Grants. vember last year, so this involve training and life better for every Radio 99.3FM radio
to getting Australians authorities nationwide
This year’s Commu- grant is going to help get confidence building for Tasmanian. show ‘Now That’s What I
home sooner and for safer and better
nity Grant Program was our career workshops interviews, help with “When we launched Call Science’, Ulverstone
safer, no matter where maintained roads.
Hydro Tasmania’s largest up and running,” Dress preparing CVs, work- the fourth year of our Surf Life Saving Club,
they live,” he said. The Government
round yet, with up to for Success manager place presentation, and Community Grant Pro- Sheffield Shield Associa-
“We are investing has committed an ad-
$5000 provided to 11 Amanda French. skill development. gram, obviously none of tion, Teach for Australia,
in infrastructure right ditional $100 million
recipients, all of them “These workshops Hydro Tasmania us could have predicted Derwent Valley SES,
across the country to per year to the Roads
either small community will be delivered both engagement program what 2020 would be Southern Tasmanian
lay the foundations to Recovery Program
or volunteer groups and online and face-to-face manager Sarah Metcalf like, so we announced Axemen’s Association,
for economic recov- from 2019–20, as
not-for-profit organ- so we can meet the said the grants provided a new one-off round of Kentish Regional Clinic,
ery on the other side part of the Local and
isations active across needs of all people in a number of benefits to COVID-19 Community North West Wood-
of the COVID-19 State Government
Tasmania. our community.” not-for-profits. Grants to provide addi- craft Guild, Waverly
pandemic. Road Safety Package
Among those receiv- Ms French said she “We want to help tional support,” he said. School Association, and
“Helping local announced in the
ing a grant was Hobart was over the moon to Tassie move forward and “Our wish is that Resource Work Coop-
councils maintain and 2019–20 Budget.
based Dress for Success, receive the grant. try to get over this really both our annual Com- erative.
6 Hobart Observer July 2020
Community News
INFORMATION
HUB RETURNS
Paving the pathway to
TO MALL
AS INTRASTATE travel
makes a comeback, so
too has the City of Ho-
get out and explore the
state.”
Parks passes are
personal excellence
bart’s visitor information available at the hub, and FOR many students, this
hub at Elizabeth Mall. it is also the ticketing journey begins with their
The hub – along agent for the Bruny first steps into formal ed-
with most tourism ser- Island ferry and Port ucation as a four-year-old
vice providers – closed Arthur. in kinder and progresses
in March as a result Throughout the until they graduate at the
of COVID-19 travel closure, TTIC staff end of year 12.
restrictions. have been busy taking As the only Catholic,
As part of the City enquiries and selling all-girls school for kinder
of Hobart-operated gift cards for future to year 12 in Tasma-
Tasmanian Travel and travellers. nia, St Mary’s College
Information Centre Pensioner conces- is uniquely placed to
(TTIC), the hub has sion parking voucher provide a seamless and
now resumed, providing booklets are also comprehensive educa-
services to visitors and currently available to tion that recognises that
locals wanting to enjoy make collection easier every child’s pathway to
the many attractions for eligible residents. personal excellence is
and experiences that Pension card and different.
Hobart and Tasmania proof of vehicle registra- Teaching and learning
have to offer. tion are required when approaches are specifical-
“This is another step collecting the vouchers. ly focused on girls’ learn-
towards getting back to The Elizabeth Mall ing needs and preferenc-
our normal operations,” information hub is open es, and are underpinned
City of Hobart general Monday to Saturday by a whole-school culture
manager Nick Heath from 10am to 3pm. that respects, nurtures,
said. At other times, challenges and empow-
“As tourism opera- bookings and enquiries St Mary’s College provides girls with a single pathway for kinder to year 12.
ers.
tors start to reopen, the can be made by phon- St Mary’s College strengths, allowing for the navigating the formal (K-6), where staff and ucation takes account of
staff at the hub will be ing 6238 4222 (during principal Helen Spencer smooth transition from school environment, parents work in partner- varied learning styles and
equipped with the latest business hours) or at said the single pathway primary to secondary they are also adjusting to ship to guide students to the diverse backgrounds
information to assist www.hobarttravelcentre. for kinder to year 12 schooling. the social changes that their full potential in an of students, with a
residents who want to com.au. was one of its greatest “While students are happen when changing environment based firmly curriculum that includes
schools and classes,” she on the Gospel values of a soundly developed
said. tolerance, truth, and love. literacy and numeracy
“Being on the one In kinder, children program, a wide range of
central site, children in are encouraged to be in- arts and science related
the junior school get to dependent in a program activities, and many
see their older peers on a that builds confidence opportunities for involve-
day-to-day basis, making and grows their love of ment in sporting teams.
the role modelling of discovery and learning. St Mary’s College
older students authentic. Designed with welcomed enrolments
“As they move into the college’s youngest for students in all year
the senior school, they students’ experiences in groups at any time,
are joined by students mind, the early-learning with places for kinder
from other primary facility at St Mary’s Col- and year three in 2021
schools, which provides lege was purpose-built to currently available.
for greater diversity offer a stimulating and To book a personal
and a solid scale for the nurturing setting tailored tour of the college or
delivery of a breadth of to foster play and senso- for more information,
subjects.” ry-based learning. contact enrolment officer
Educational opportu- From prep to year Fiona Medwin on 6108
nities at St Mary’s College 6, the school’s well-bal- 2560 or enrol@smc.tas.
start in the junior school anced, child-centred ed- edu.au.
Apply now to join the first all-girls
Kinder class at St Mary’s College
Book now for a personal tour by contacting Enrolment Officer, Fiona
Medwin at enrol@smc.tas.edu.au or (03) 6108 2560. Learn about
opportunities for girls at www.smc.tas.edu.au/kindergarten.
From their first visit, we encourage our students to connect, wonder,
create, explore and discover. The Kinder program at St Mary’s
College is designed to nurture and provide opportunities to build
confidence, independence and to grow their love of learning.
When it’s girls-only, girls get every opportunity.
Hobart Observer July 2020 7
Community News
Chilly nights, a warm
welcome and hot soup
From left, Kane Ingham from Aurora and Vinnies long-term volunteer Robert Kreshl.
THE streets around months, it is great to be require any particular
Hobart are quiet at this back on the road in time experience, but it is im-
time of year, with fami- for the coldest part of portant to be non-judge-
lies, flatmates and friends winter. mental and to have an
staying safe at home “Those who rely on open heart to accept
with lights and heating Loui’s Van range from others,” Mr Flanagan
high and with a hot children to aged people said.
drink to guard against and reflect a broad cross “A sense of humour
the cold winter outside. section of our commu- helps at times, but
Elsewhere, a ded- nity.” most important of all, a
icated group of caring Mr Flanagan said commitment to building
volunteers have been Loui’s Van assisted more a just and compassionate
preparing to spend the than 17,000 people community.
night away from their across the state last year. “The majority of
loved ones to serve the “Many people are Vinnies volunteers find
less fortunate who don’t experiencing considera- Loui’s Van a rewarding
have a place to call ble difficulty, including and enjoyable experi-
home. homelessness, mental ence.”
On most nights, health issues, isolation, There are three
more than 50 people drug and alcohol issues, Loui’s Vans delivering
wait in the cold and dark and poor self-esteem, hope to the homeless
for Loui’s Van to arrive which has been exacer- and those at risk of
to distribute winter bated by COVID-19,” homelessness in and
clothes, a warm wel- he said. around Hobart.
come and a hot meal. “For many, Loui’s For $25, anyone
St. Vincent de Paul Van is a reminder of the can ‘adopt’ Loui for an
Society’s southern re- dignity, concerns, and evening and help the
gional president Pat Flan- the value of all people, homeless without leaving
agan said he had seen an which goes to the heart home.
unrelenting demand for of the Society’s reason A $25 donation
Loui’s Van. for existing. feeds the 50 people
“We started with one “The Society has who visit Loui’s Van on
Loui’s Van more than a wonderful brigade any given night.
25 years ago, which has of volunteers who are Donors can even
grown to three vans involved in all aspects of choose the date, which
today, covering Hobart, the Loui’s Van’s oper- could be to recognise a
Kingston, and Huon- ation – from making birthday or a donation in
ville,” he said. soup, preparing sand- memory of a loved one.
RACT6222 • BC
“Sadly, for the past wiches, and delivering To make a $25
few months, they have the services around donation or for more
all been garaged, with Hobart. information about
COVID-19 having “It’s a wonderful volunteering with Loui’s
affected the Society’s feeling to be able to Van and the St. Vincent
ability to deliver warm offer hope and help to de Paul Society, contact
clothes and hot food. the less fortunate.” the Emergency Relief
“While we were able Almost anyone can coordinator at louisvan@
to continue emergency volunteer at Loui’s Van. stvinnies.org.au or phone
relief over the last few “Volunteers do not 6234 4244.
8 Hobart Observer July 2020
A FINANCIAL MOMENT
$4 million for projects to flow
to Tasmanian communities
From left, Tasmanian Community Fund senior executive officer Lola Cowle, Connect42 chair
Rikki Mawad and Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief operating officer Colleen
Reardon.
THE Tasmanian Com- nity to partner with the grants.
munity Fund (TCF) has Tasmanian Chamber of “It is important that
provided more than $4 Commerce and Industry we are able to meet the
million to 32 projects to connect our work with needs of our communities, From left, Member for Elwick Josh Willie, Tasmanaian Labor leader Rebecca White, Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania
throughout Tasmania in its their job readiness skills and this round continues president Peter Spotswood, Member for Clark Ella Haddad and Shadow Treasurer David O’Byrne.
Building a better Tasmania
latest grant round incorpo- development experience.” to show how the Fund
rating medium and large Tasmanian Cham- has adapted to meet these
projects. ber of Commerce and needs,” she said.
Included in the fund- Industry chief operating Ms Darke said the
ing was a service to assist officer Colleen Reardon TCF has strategically
from COVID-19 devastation
older Tasmanians expe- said the connection with evolved its funding
riencing elder abuse and businesses could not programs to better meet
two programs designed to understated in relation to the needs of Tasmanians
support those exiting the job readiness. by focusing on workforce
criminal justice system and “It’s vital that the engagement, community TASMANIAN Labor has re- residences housing 1,200 people, “This package is designed to
their families. business community takes wellbeing and community leased the COVID-19 Recovery and parking for 1000 vehicles.” get people into jobs, help those
Founder of Con- a strong leadership role infrastructure. Package, designed to help those The concept also included a hardest hit by the pandemic and
nect42 and speech with initiatives like this,” “The Fund is in its hardest hit by the pandemic. modern Showground of advanced create a better state for everyone.”
pathologist Rosalie Martin she said. 20th year of operation The COVID-19 Recovery architectural design, a space for a COVID-19 has had the great-
said the ‘Just Moving On’ “The benefits to the and it is important to Package is an inclusive response variety of community-based clubs est economic and social impact
program invested in the broader community will continue to meet the with a focus on buying local, and organisations, and a large on Tasmania in a generation and
most stigmatised and be significant and we will changing needs of the building local and employing pavilion complex, which would has amplified the inequality across
marginalised people in the work with our members Tasmanian community, local. include a new visitor destination the state.
community, assisting them to ensure we can make and improving infrastruc- It has been designed to showcasing Tasmania’s excellence Before the virus, Tasmania
to find their hopes and a real impact in people’s ture is certainly one of strengthen Tasmanian regions and in agriculture, food and wine had the highest rate of under-
dreams, forgiveness, fair- lives.” those areas. create a fairer state for everyone. production. employment in the country and
ness and second chance. Kickstart Arts chief The Fund’s next Cov- A key recommendation of The Hobart Showgrounds too many people relied on casual
“Just Moving On executive officer Jami id-19 specific round will the COVID-19 Recovery Package Renewal Project compliments employment, many of whom
supports men, women Bladel said ‘The Freedom open in July and seek to was the Hobart Showground Re- the progression of the northern were the first to lose their jobs
and youth exiting the Project’ was a partnership specifically help Tasmani- newal Project, which presented a suburbs rail corridor which is also when COVID-19 hit.
criminal justice system to with Justice Tasmania and an communities to sup- great opportunity for the northern included as a recommendation “The lockdown period was a
be connected with family, established a new studio port, connect and rebuild suburbs of Hobart. in the COVID-19 Recovery disruptive and challenging time
education and employ- with an arts for justice pro- after the pandemic. The project features a redevel- Package. for us all and I continue to hear
ment, and builds on the gram to support the health The Tasmanian Com- opment of the Hobart Show- With the introduction of Ho- people speak about their desire to
skills and connections and wellbeing for people munity Fund was estab- grounds site and includes more bart Passenger Rail, public trans- return to normal,” Labor Member
developed through the who have suffered trauma lished in 1999 following than 500 new homes, community port access and traffic congestion for Elwick Josh Willie said.
‘Just Time’ program, which and drug addiction. the sale of the Trust Bank. spaces, a new exhibition space is expected to improve. “But before the virus, normal
already is delivered within “We are very grateful An independent fund- and sports field. Hundreds of jobs will be cre- wasn’t great for far too many.
Risdon Prison,” she said. to the Tas Community ing body, the Fund pro- Royal Agricultural Society ated and rezoning opportunities “The Hobart Showground
“Well-delivered Fund for the opportunity vides grants to community of Tasmania president Peter along the rail corridor will stimu- Renewal Project and the progres-
programs like ‘Just Moving to establish a new pro- organisations that make a Spotswood said the project would late building and construction and sion of the rail corridor will help
On’ are proven to reduce gram that will do a power difference by improving create up to 200 long term con- increase housing supply. to create jobs while also contrib-
reoffending and support of good for the communi- social, environmental and struction jobs and 50 FTE jobs on “Labor’s COVID-19 Recovery uting to the social recovery of our
social reintegration into ty,” she said. economic wellbeing of the an ongoing basis. Package is the result of significant community.”
the community – deliver- TCF chair Sally Darke Tasmanian community. “It addresses a number of stakeholder consultation across The COVID-19 Recovery
ing a safer, more produc- said the TCF Board was Visit the Fund’s web- important challenges for Hobart, the state with people who are Package forms the basis of Tas-
tive and engaged society proud to be able to sup- site www.tascomfund.org such as affordable housing,” he deeply invested in our shared manian Labor’s submission to the
to all. port so many worthwhile or contact the Fund Office said. future,” Labor leader Rebecca Premier’s Economic and Social
“The TCF has given projects and programs on 6165 8333 for more “Our concept includes 505 White said. Recovery Advisory Council.
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A FINANCIAL MOMENT
Family Tax Benefit and Child MASTER YOUR MONEY
Care Subsidy balancing By Damian Gibson
Financial Adviser,
Elevate Wealth
your pre-tax income into
super, commonly known
as salary sacrificing, can
that addressing these
investments in your Will
may be ineffective unless
half of 2020 due to mar-
ket conditions arising from
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Centrelink online account via myGov Solutions help you reduce your you take some important chance your age pension
or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile tax and invest more for additional steps. will go up.
app. TAKE control and master retirement. A well-prepared and While the value of
You must do this for us to start your money this financial Depending on your executed estate plan can your assets are automati-
balancing. year. circumstances, salary ensure the right assets go cally reported to Centre-
There are three possible outcomes Here we will discuss sacrificing could reduce to the right people at the link throughout the year,
for balancing, depending on your some key aspects of your the tax you pay on your right time, in an efficient it only happens a couple
situation. finances that you should income by up to 32 and tax-effective manner. times a year.
You may get a top up, have no consider in the new finan- percent. Therefore, some of
change or have an overpayment. cial year and beyond. Build your wealth PROTECT YOUR your assets may not have
Most families will have a top-up instead of giving it to the WEALTH AND been reported since the
or no change when their balancing is REVIEW YOUR tax office. FAMILY markets have fallen.
complete. SUPER How would you pay Providing Centrelink
Hank Jongen, Services Australia You may get a top up if you wer- For most Aussies, CASHFLOW your mortgage and meet with updated information
en’t paid enough during the financial superannuation is their MANAGEMENT your other living expenses now may result in your
EVERY year, Services Australia balances year. second biggest investment If you are not overly if your income ceased? Age Pension increasing
your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and This will include any amount we after their home, so you disciplined when it comes Think about the risks or enable someone who
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to make withheld during the year. need to make sure you to managing your cash- that you face in everyday was previously ineligible
sure we pay you the right amount. For example, this may happen if pay it some attention. flow, developing a budget life. to now apply for the age
From July, most families will need you overestimated your family income, is a holdfast way of keep- Some risks cannot be pension.
• Fees
to confirm their income for the 2019- which meant you got less during the ing yourself accountable. removed entirely. While we have only
Not all super funds are
20 financial year. year than you were entitled to. This can ensure you However, for many touched the surface, the
created equal and they
Not everyone will have to do the If you’re eligible for a top up pay- are able to take control risks that we cannot above areas are a starting
vary in cost significantly.
same thing. ment, this will be paid into your bank of your long-term wealth eliminate, we can mitigate point towards mastering
Review the fees you
What you’ll need to do will depend account. accumulation goals by their impact by taking out your money.
pay inside super and
on your circumstances. If you received too much FTB or saving before you spend. suitable personal insur- The world of personal
ensure you are getting
When we balance your payments, CCS during the financial year, you may ances. finance can seem confus-
the best bang for buck.
we compare how much FTB and have an overpayment you’ll need to ESTATE PLANNING If you do not have ing and daunting.
Reducing your super
CCS you got during the financial year repay. Although preparing adequate insurance, an Talk to a financial ad-
fees is one of the easiest
with what you were actually entitled This can happen if you underes- a Will is important, estate unforeseen death or viser in July and ask how
ways to boost your
to, based on your confirmed family timated your family income or your planning is about much illness could have severe we can help you.
balance.
income and circumstances. circumstances changed, which means more than that. consequences for you or Seeking professional
This includes any supplements you you got more financial assistance during While a Will can help your family. advice today will put
• Investments
received and amounts we withheld the year than you were entitled to. ensure your estate is However, if you you in a better position
Ensuring your money
during the year. If you were overpaid, we’ll use the distributed according to already have personal in- tomorrow.
is invested in line with
We’ll start balancing FTB from July, amount that’s been withheld to reduce your wishes, it may not be surances in place, it is just Act now and talk to
your goals (e.g. what
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To do this, you need to lodge your There’s nothing else you need to automatically form part of investments have dropped advice prior to acting on
is invested in.
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consolidating them into
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Community News
Ignorant and racist Rug Up Tassie launches with ABC
behaviour has no place Radio and Tasmanian charities
in our community
“At the Argyle Street Car Park, after we had just finished lunch and
were preparing to pay we met a man. At first, he just stared at us. I
smiled at him and nodded as a friendly greeting. But as we walked
past each other, he unexpectedly shouted “go home!” to us with very
disgusted eyes and angry tone. My boyfriend and I were stunned,
and it took us several seconds to recover. After glancing at each
other, I asked, ‘Is that racism?’ My boyfriend said ‘Yeah …’ It took us
another few minutes before we could move on.”
As Lord Mayor, I belonging.
would like to reaffirm However, while we
the strong commitment can lay the groundwork
the City of Hobart has for inclusion and make it
to being an inclusive city a priority in our decision
where everyone feels making, it is everyone’s
safe. job to make sure we are
As local government a truly welcoming and
is the level of government accepting place to live.
closest to the community, If you see someone
By Anna Reynolds we are able to drive initia- behaving in an inappro- From left, regular knitting volunteers Joan Duncan, Bev Reardon and Viv Evans. Photo credit: Georgie Burgess.
Lord Mayor tives that impact the way priate way, please say
our residents interact and something if it is safe to ABC Radio Hobart and manians to get out their so Rug Up Tassie is a way points for knitted squares
THIS story is one of experience our city. do so. ABC Northern Tasmania knitting needles to create for almost anyone to get located at the ABC
several that I have heard And as the capital Live your life in a way have launched ‘Rug Up and donate 20 centime- involved, help fellow Tas- Hobart and Launceston
recently about experienc- city council, we also lead that is open and accepting Tassie’, a winter appeal tre wool squares. manians and be a part of buildings, and at select
es Chinese people have the way for the rest of of others. that supports people with These will then be something really special Salvation Army stores.
had in Hobart in the last Tasmania in how we treat Invite your neigh- limited access to shelter joined together into this winter,” she said. Tasmanians of all
few months. people and promote bours for a (physically and heating during the blankets by ABC volun- “We are aiming to ages and skill levels
These kinds of stories social justice. distanced) cup of coffee, cold season. teers and donated to the collect more than 5000 are encouraged to get
are upsetting, and it can We firmly believe that smile and offer to help Partnering with local appeal’s partner charities. squares, which is quite involved.
make some people of it is the many different the parents in the shop branches of charities Local radio manager a number, but we have Resources and how-
Asian appearance nerv- cultures we have in our who are struggling with a including the Salvation Samantha Stayner said seen the spirit, generosity to videos on knitting
ous to go out and very community which make pram, and do not judge Army and Vinnies, the many Tasmanians were and determination of Tas- squares are available on
self-conscious. it the wonderful place it people just because they appeal will rally Tasma- looking for ways to help manians, so we believe ABC local websites and
Ignorant and racist is to live. might look different to nians to knit together their community and we can achieve this and have been shared across
behaviour has no place in In 2019, we became you, or speak another to create hundreds of connect with others dur- make a difference for ABC and partner social
our community. part of the Welcoming language. blankets over winter. ing what will be a quieter people who might not media sites.
I know that it is only Cities Network, which Together, we can Rug Up Tassie winter for the state. have access to heating For more informa-
a small percentage of per- recognises the benefits for all make Hobart the launched on 16 June and “Not everyone is in a and warm shelter during tion, visit abc.net.au/
petrators, but even one local governments who most welcoming city in runs until 26 July. position to be able to do- the cold months.” hobart and abc.net.au/
incident is too many. foster an environment of Australia. The appeal asks Tas- nate money at this time, There are drop-off northtas.
Scientific upgrade for local schools
NYRSTAR Hobart has tools of the trade, they tend
provided lab equipment to to think of builders and
a number of schools across plumbers and the like, but
Hobart to help students en- these are tools of the trade
gage with science subjects. for a chemist and it’s great
Taroona High School, to see them going to a new
Cosgrove High School, Jor- home.”
dan River Learning Federa- Cosgrove High School
tion and Bayview Secondary lab technician Janaya Smith
College all received science said she was grateful and
equipment from Nyrstar enthusiastic to receive the
that was still in good con- equipment.
dition. “We received various
Nyrstar Hobart technical glassware, filtering equip-
manager Graham Reynolds ment and chemicals, all of
said it was important to which are staples in the
develop good relationships teaching of science at Cos-
with the local community. grove High School,” she said.
“Nyrstar has taken the “It is great to connect
opportunity to donate with local industry, as it
excess glassware from our allows us to show our
laboratory areas and it’s a students that there are local
great opportunity to share jobs in science, which could
that equipment with the stu- inspire them to potentially
dents as they come through choose a science based path-
the high schools in the local way in their future studies.
region,” he said. “We are hopeful that
“It will help with the this is just the beginning of
students’ learning and take a a great partnership between
bit of pressure off any budg- Nyrstar and Cosgrove High
ets to buy some additional School, especially as we
glassware. expand to cater for year 11
“When people think of and 12 in 2021 and 2022.” From left, Nyrstar metallurgical technician Samra Tulumovic, with Cosgrove High School students Aidriel Enriquez, Aretha Pratomo and Sophie Knysak.Hobart Observer July 2020 11
prime times WINTER EDITION
Hobart veterans win grant funding
VETERAN organisations organisations included
in Hobart have received the Tasmanian branch of
a funding boost in the the Partners of Veterans
latest round of Veteran Association of Australia,
and Community Grants Tasmanian Ex-Service and
Program, and the Building Serving Support Asso-
Excellence in Support and ciation (Tessa) Inc, and
Training grants program. Hobart Legacy.
The grants range from “Australia’s veteran
$4000 to $87,000 for community ranges from
these veteran groups, with our Second World War
the Veteran and Commu- veterans and war widows
nity Grants being used for through to contemporary
activities and services that veterans with young fam-
improve the health and ilies,” Liberal Senator Eric
wellbeing of members in Abetz said.
the veteran community. “It is programs such
The Building Excel- as this that help veter-
lence in Support and ans and their families
Training grants support to continue to live a
ex-service organisations healthy and independent
to provide compensation lifestyle—something of
and welfare assistance to incredible importance with
the Defence and veteran the current Coronavirus
communities. pandemic.
The Australian “This funding not only
Federation of Totally and supports local veterans
Permanently Incapacitated and their families, but has
Ex-Servicemen and Wom- a growing effect within
en was one group that was our communities, by sup-
successful in this round. porting local employment
The group was award- and businesses.
ed $12,674.48, which will “These programs,
be used to fund a number which are provided
of bus trips to reduce so- through local organisa-
cial isolation and purchase tions, are an important
10 bar stools for use at the factor in ensuring veterans
social club among other and their families continue
things. to get the support that
Other successful they need.” From left, Senator Eric Abetz with The Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen and Women president Graham Halton.
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A time to address
difficult relationships
Unless we give these They can also contin- worth and value of that
our humble attention, ue to maintain them – person, and they are
we may not be able to as it’s not just a one-off able to see more of this
move forward as easily action, especially in the in themselves.
together in facing the intimate relationships in We help them
challenging times ahead. our lives. flourish and we help the
For those who might What is it about grat- relationship flourish.
be about to re-enter itude that can have this It often takes cour-
their workplace, there power of building and age and humility, but
Dying wish
may be a sense of dread restoring relationships? gratitude helps to orien- Jacqui and Nat Gray with their mother Diane (centre).
By Kerry Howells or anxiety as we con- It helps us to re- tate us towards the good
template re-entering a member what we have in the other person, and
THERE have been challenging relationship. received from others in therefore to see beyond
many views on how we This time away may the past. what we consider to be
have used the period of have led us to want to When we have con- the bad.
physical distancing and restart on a different flict we tend to forget. Sometimes we can
for daughters
self-isolation as a time footing. Gratitude motivates be afraid to do this
to take stock of what Importantly, it may us to give back out because it might mean
was working and what be a lack of gratitude of acknowledgement, that we are giving up
wasn’t in our lives be- that caused conflict or allowing us to see past wanting justice for the
fore we were suddenly difficulties in the past. the conflict, and act on a harm we feel they have
hit with this huge disrup- Gratitude has an memory of good deeds caused us, and it might
tion. amazing power to help received from someone leave us open to further
It has possibly been us to connect with in the past. harm.
a time for you to reset, others. When we recog- However, these JACQUI and Nat Gray the dying process. about the emotional or
reflect, refresh, renew, The words thank nise another through times we are in now are are fighting to introduce “There are so many mental affect it has on
re-establish, recycle and you, when uttered our genuine gratitude calling for such acts of laws in Tasmania to heartbreaking stories of family and friends left
reinvent. sincerely, contain a – without wanting any- bravery. allow people suffering extreme measures taken behind after the loss of a
An important ques- particular kind of ‘corre- thing in return – we are In helping us to from a terminal illness to escape the ravishes of loved one.
tion is: How much we spondence’. touching a part of the remember what we the right to choose how, disease,” Jacqui and Nat “This fight is for
have applied these prac- Acts of genuine grat- connection that cannot have received in the where, when and with said. every single one of
tices to the relationships itude that seek nothing be touched in any other past, gratitude can often whom they end their life, “Ours is just one of our loved ones, who
in our lives – particularly in return can restore way. be the starting point in following their mother, them.” begged us to set them
those we find difficult? relationships. We acknowledge the helping us to forgive. Diane Gray’s 11-month To honour their free of their torture, and
There is also an battle with cancer. mother’s legacy and ful- who were devastatingly
important role to play in Diane had just fill a promise they made denied due to Tasmania’s
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