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Built in the 1890s, Brooklands is a comfortable rambling five-bedroom farmhouse with graveled pathways, extensive lawns under beautiful shady trees and a cottage garden with David Austin roses and hedges. Construction is weatherboard with timber window frames and galvanised iron roof. Internal linings are timber and plasterboard and the timber floor is either carpeted or polished floor boards. Open fireplaces and a wood heater in the kitchen together with under-floor bathroom heating are a feature. The large residence is ideal for a family or it would serve well as a tourist venture as it is in the perfect location in the centre of the Tasman Peninsula surrounded by distilleries and vineyards, the acclaimed Three Capes coastal walks and Port Arthur. This 120 year-old five-bedroom farmhouse with 12 feet ceilings, permanent stream and a yacht mooring offers an idyllic country lifestyle. The 1.4 ha property includes a pony paddock, double garage and large storage shed. It is just an hour from Hobart.

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THE HOBART MAGAZINE It’s hard to believe it’s winter already and we’re coming up to the shortest day of the year. Thank you for all the well wishes on our fourth birthday last month, it was truly wonderful hearing from lots of readers about what the magazine means to them. This month our cover person is social media influencer Katie Parrott - she shares her love of plus size fashion with the world via her social feeds with the aim of normalising diverse bodies. It was great to connect and hear her story. June is a big month - it’s National Refugee Week and Men’s Health Week, which we’ve explored through two interesting Hobartians helping each cause. There’s also loads of local community news, events and our regular contributors gracing the pages. Cheers, Steph, James and The Hobart Magazine team

INBOX Take the bus or bike! I noticed in your May 2022 edition you said soaring petrol prices are leading to increased interest in EVs. I’d like to take the opportunity to highlight some of Hobart’s alternative transport modes. The most obvious of these is the bus. Metro buses actually run on a very frequent time schedule during peak hours and are a viable solution to those who cannot or do not want to pay for petrol. There’s also some kind of a stigma within society that only school kids and poor people take the bus. That is obviously not true and is a very silly thing to think. While taking the bus around Hobart you will run into the occasional person who is a bit “out there” so to say, but 99% of the time everyone keeps to themselves. I know because I catch the bus everyday to and from school. The buses are also very clean, they have to be with covid. Another solution to car dominance is riding a bike. Bikes are a great mode of transport and with the rise of electric bikes, they are becoming more appealing to the average lazy person who doesn’t want to pedal that much. Bikes are also much more space efficient then cars. Most people who drive to work and back only have themselves in the car. I’m also noticing an uptick in large SUVs and American utes, which are much too large to be driving around the inner city, though a lot of people seem to disagree with me. With the space of every giant SUV that is on the road, you could fit three or four bikes riding together. Magnus Street, North Hobart

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KATE FIELD Interview: Lily Whiting A specialist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, a goat farmer and a Mum, Kate Field now adds skin care to her list! Where are you from and where do you live now? I grew up in inner Melbourne, but moved to Hobart for University in 1997. I met my partner Iain in my final year of medical school, and 20 years later, via three years in Darwin and Sydney each, we came home in 2012. We live 50km east of Hobart at Copping. Tell us a little about your work? I work as an Emergency Medicine Specialist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, as well as working and living on our farm, Leap Farm. Occasionally I help Iain in the cheese factory (Tongola Cheese). I also hand make Leapful skin care products. How did you get into skin care? We are seasonal milkers, so we only produce cheese for about nine months of the year. In the “off season” we tend to do a lot of farm projects. Even when you wear gloves, jobs like fencing trash your hands. In the spring we’d go back to making cheese, and the skin on our hands would heal and recover quickly. We realised that it’s the wonderful properties in the whey that are so restorative. So two years ago I started researching and developing a skin care product using the whey, which is otherwise fed to the neighbour’s pigs or spray onto our paddocks. We firmly believe in minimising any waste from our enterprises, and this is taking a waste product that’s full of really valuable nutrients, and creating a functional and luxurious product, that’s also environmentally responsible. Environmental practices have been integral in your approach on the farm. What goes on behind the scenes to keep Leap Farm carbon positive? This has been our greatest achievement so far. We sequester enough carbon in our soil to offset the emissions that 60 average Aussie households emit each year - after 6

we’ve offset our own emissions! We have increased our organic soil carbon to a whopping 9.5% by farming with nature rather than against it. We are dung beetle-friendly, encourage diversity in our pasture so that there is always something growing and feeding the soil microbes and we’ve fenced off remnant forest to protect it from our livestock for native species to flourish. We minimise energy use wherever possible, such as immediately pasteurising the warm milk rather than cooling it first. We get all our energy in the sunny months from solar and PV units, and export to the grid. Excitingly we just ordered a new Polaris EV for the farm, to replace our petrol one. Congratulations on being a finalist for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for Tasmania. I’m so honoured to be a finalist in the AgriFutures RWA. Women are often the silent, hardest workers on the farm, who are just getting on with what needs to be done. Without women, there wouldn’t be rural communities. We’re owners, employees, board members, directors, marketing managers, distributors, scientists, mothers, volunteers and so much more. Without rural women, there wouldn’t be the productivity from rural industries that our nation relies on economically. Favourite podcast or tv show? I don’t have much time for TV, but I do tend to make sure I get to Gardening Australia, Grand Designs and Gruen (clearly I’m an ABC tragic). My favourite podcast is Matt Bevan’s podcast. And can I plug my own podcast here, The Curious Farmer? Secret vice? Admiring velvety muzzles (goat kids, and my dog’s in particular). What gets your goat (pardon the pun)? Climate change sceptics and deniers. What was your first job? Check-out chick at Food Plus (the local grocery store that was attached to BP in the olden days)

- I was 13 and 9 months! Your favourite place for… Breakfast: Machine Laundry Cafe, favourite coffee near work is at Two Folk (where I read this magazine!). Lunch: Park Cafe in Dodges Ferry. Dinner: Too many to name, but I love Sonny and Peppina! How do you name your herd? We pick a theme, and go with that. Themes we’ve had over the years include Heroines (“Amelia” after Amelia Earhart, “Wanda” after Wonder woman), Local Ladies (from our district, Hi Meg Bignell!), the colour red (eg “Rouge”), Herbs and Spices (“Arnica”, “Salt”, “Nutmeg”), children’s story book characters (“Big Ears”), Islands (“Tassie” of course, “Macca”), native Tassie flora “Globi” for Eucalyptus globulus, the Tassie Blue Gum), Shakespeare Characters (“Flute”, “Gertie”) and this year, our theme is Fruit (“Apple”, “Strawb”, “Jack” and of course, you can’t have all these fruit without “Jam”). Do you have a favourite personality or two? Always! We all have our own favourites. Phryngo (named after Phryne Fischer) is definitely one, and I rather like Snug (and her kid I’ve nicknamed Snuglet). Bertha and I definitely don’t get on very well, I call her “Batshit Bertha”, however no-one else seems to have a problem with her! Parting words? I’ve met a lot of people on their deathbeds, and none of them has ever said “I wish I could live long enough to watch the end of that TV show.”

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JACK MELLOR Interview: Stephanie Williams A young man with a solid throw on him, 18 year old Hobart discus athlete Jack Mellor has just been selected in the Australian Athletics team for the very first time. Where are you from and where do you live now? I’m from Hobart and have lived here, in Granton, my whole life. Why Hobart? My family were born and have lived in Hobart for the majority of their lives and chose to raise me here. From a more personal perspective, I love Hobart because of its relaxed feel, natural beauty and the laid back vibe. Traveling all over Australia quite frequently can be quite chaotic, so it makes it refreshing each time I return home. Tell us a little about your work? Currently I’m a full-time discus thrower and soon I will start a role with Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania as an ambassador for their cause. Have you always focused on this sport? When I was younger I played AFL and cricket for a few years, however the majority of my sporting life has been spent doing athletics. I’ve competed in track and field since I was five years old, which at the time was to just make friends. I never decided to specialise in discus until I was around sixteen when it was around time to transition into the senior aspect of track and field. Congratulations on being selected on an Australian Athletics team for the first time. Can you describe how throwing in Hobart has created this opportunity? Hobart (in my opinion) has one of the best throwing facilities in Australia for many reasons such as the circle, wind etc. However Hobart has created a more important opportunity, to be surrounded by the Peacock Family. Evan, Hamish and Huw have been watching and assisting my journey for the past three years, they have helped greatly. 8

I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. Have there been any roadblocks in this opportunity? Just before I started taking throwing seriously, we found out I have Femoral Anteversion, the inward rotation of the femur bone. This caused some problems during my throwing and in daily life. There was discussion about a possible surgery to correct it, but it was decided to rehabilitate with a physiotherapist. I had roughly nine months away from sport which was a much better option than having surgery. How do you prepare for these competitions? Many see discus as a brute event that requires strong arms to throw it far, whilst that is partially true there’s so much more to it. You have to be as explosive as a 100m sprinter, as strong as a strongman, as powerful as an Olympic weightlifter as well as having great flexibility and body awareness. However you can’t apply any of those attributes without technical coordination. So we work on all of those attributes, explosiveness, power, strength, flexibility, body awareness, but mainly it’s the technical aspect of the throw itself that gets paid the most attention. What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far, and what is the big goal? My biggest highlight so far would be placing 7th in the Australian National Championships as an under 19’s athlete. The big goal initially was to represent my country, which in less than a month’s time I will do. The big goal from this point forward will be to work on representing Australia again at higher level competitions such as Commonwealth Games, World Championships and possibly the Olympics. I’m willing to put in all the work necessary to achieve these goals. What do you love doing outside sport? Bushwalking, catching up with friends and gaming.

Favourite podcast or tv show? Currently I am listening to the Throw BIG Throw FAR podcast on Spotify. My favourite tv show would have to be Seinfeld. Secret vice? Addicted to Iced Vanilla Lattes! What gets your goat? When people at the gym don’t pack up their weights! What was your first job? I’m yet to enter the workforce but I’ve been associated with many charity groups since I was fourteen which has led to me recently becoming an ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania. What are your daily news/social media habits? Usually upon waking each morning I scroll through Facebook for 5-10 minutes as I follow all the main news platforms on there. Your favourite place for… Breakfast: Beaujangles Cafe. Lunch: Jean-Pascal Patisserie. Dinner: Rockwall Bar & Grill. Favourite team? Hawthorn! Favourite Hobart secret? It’s literally in the name, visiting Secret Falls with my Dad when we go bushwalking. Pssssst. Jack needs some extra help to make it to Mackay, followed by Saipan with the Australian Athletics Team. Fees and levies for Jack to compete have added up to $7000. If you’re in a position to give some financial help or sponsorship, let us know and we can pass along some details to get this young gent flying. Go Jack!

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NEW HOBART OPENINGS Tis the season for hibernation, but before we do so, we need full bellies! Luckily there are plenty of new spots swinging their doors open for us to get warm. Taiwanese milk tea lovers will have a new local with a very sleek Machi Machi (86 Liverpool Street, Hobart) opening in the city. Creme Brulee black milk tea and cream cheese foam, uh, yes please. The ex-Budgie Smugglers cafe spot has new residents with Corner Boys (52 Collins Street, Hobart) moving in late last month bringing the “global culture of hip hop” in the form of an outdoor bar and restaurant. Hint, think New York-esque style mixed plates, burgers, pitas and fried goodies. Stabla Cafe (4 Barrack Street, Hobart) in the old Soup Stop is under new management. Their laneway is looking very schmick with art by Hobart artist Tom O’Hern. Now that the days are chillier and shorter, opt to exercise inside with the plethora of gyms and exercise classes opening up. If you’ve got your head in the books, the new owners of Zest Library Cafe at the State Library will soon have you fuelled up for a big day of study. We aren’t shy of an op-shop in Hobart but more the merrier we say with the recent opening of Deadly Sisu (242 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart). Offering a massive range of vintage, retro, up-cycled and locally made clothing, there is something to suit all diverse styles. Fitzone (8 Pear Avenue, Moonah) has opened in Derwent Park, offering 24 hour access to flexible class workouts. Head to Strong Hobart 10

CALLING ALL FILM CREATIVES! Salamanca Arts Centre is looking to screen music videos made by Tasmanian filmmakers and/or Tasmanian bands at their Winter Light Festival (11-21 August). The music video can be made at any time, however, either the filmmaker or the band need to be currently living in Tasmania. The music videos will screen in the courtyard of the Salamanca Arts Centre and at the Festival Hub and will be competing for two prizes. The Best Tasmanian Music Video prize winner will receive $500 of equipment hire from Wide Angle Tasmania and free use of a Salamanca Arts Centre venue for filmmaking. The People’s Choice Award prize winner will be awarded $500 from MyState Bank. Applications close 11 July 2022. For more information contact Lucien Simon at performingarts@sac.org.au SCIENTISTS WARN COOKING WITH GAS MAY AFFECT ASTHMA Are you cooking with gas? Some scientists are now recommending you don’t! A new paper from the Centre for Air Pollution (CAR) recommends people switch to electric cooking and heating to avoid the health impacts that come from the air pollutants from gas…and they’re calling on governments to help us make the transition. Scientists from the CAR are concerned with the health impacts - particularly the effects on lung health - that stem from cooking and heating with gas. Professor Graeme Zosky, Chief Investigator of CAR and Deputy Director of the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research said that gas made household air quality worse. “Marketing campaigns have promoted the idea that cooking with gas isn’t only the most efficient way of cooking, but that gas is a clean way to cook and heat homes. In reality, gas use in the home worsens air quality and this has impacts on people’s health, in particular their

respiratory health,” he said. “We have previously shown that approximately 12 per cent of childhood asthma can be attributed to gas cooking stoves. That is a huge number when we consider that Australia has around 460,000 children with asthma. We know there are a variety of steps people can take to minimise the risk to their health when it comes to gas use inside the home, including improved ventilation and replacing your gas appliances with electric ones.” TMAG APPEAL NEEDS YOU! The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) and the TMAG Foundation have launched their 2022 Annual Appeal to raise funds so TMAG can keep doing what it’s doing. As caretakers of the Tasmanian State Collection, TMAG and the foundation display educational and interesting exhibits, restore historic artworks and send scientists into the field to discover and document new species. The TMAG Foundation raises funds to enable TMAG’s important acquisitions, exhibitions and community programs. Donations to the Foundation underpin scientific research, the sharing of knowledge, community cohesion and educational outcomes. To make a tax-deductible donation head to www.tmag.tas.gov.au RIP BIG BOAT The Abel Tasman ferry, which took thousands of Tasmanians and visitors back and forth across the Bass Strait in the late 80s and early 90s, is en route to be scrapped. The ship, once owned by TT Line, operated here from 1985 to 1993 then was sold to a Greek company. They stopped using it in 2015 and have sent it to Turkey where it will be disassembled.

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MEDICINAL MUSHIES CSIRO is looking at using mushroom-based psychedelics, as well as synthetic ones, to develop new treatments for some mental health issues. Depression, addiction, end of life anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder were amongst the relevant conditions listed by CSIRO in their media release about the development. Under a new licence, CSIRO can now work with local biomedical companies to extract, synthesise, improve and then develop manufacturing processes for up to 15 different psychedelic compounds. “CSIRO is well-placed to contribute to this emerging area of research, which could lead to life-changing advancements in mental health,” CSIRO scientist Adjunct Professor Peter Duggan said. “Clinical trials both here and internationally have been using known psychedelics – usually MDMA or psilocybin (derived from certain species of mushrooms) with impressive results, but there’s still much to be learnt about how these drugs work and how improvements to their chemical composition could enhance patient outcomes,” Prof Duggan said. “By working with local industry to improve drug design and the patient experience, CSIRO can push Australia into a leadership position in the development of these potentially life-changing medications.” 12

ARTS TASMANIA FUNDING ON OFFER FOR LOCAL ARTISTS Do you have a creative project you want to get off the ground? Arts Tasmania is currently offering grant opportunities for five different categories. Individuals must be a practising artist who has lived in Tasmania for six of the past twelve months. The Tasmanian Residencies program supports artists to undertake residencies at several heavenly wilderness, historic and private artist residencies across Tasmania, to inspire their work. The Aboriginal Arts Program supports Tasmanian Aboriginal individuals, groups, or organisations to share culture, stories and heritage through traditional and non-traditional arts and cultural activities.The Youth Arts Organisations program supports people aged up to 25 years to develop their creative skills and enhance their social health and wellbeing. The Organisations program supports organisations to develop and share a range of arts activities, create opportunities for professional artists and arts workers, build partnerships that strengthen Tasmania’s arts sector, and connect with and inspire audiences. For more information visit www.arts. tas.gov.au or contact grants@arts.tas. gov.au. Applications close 4 July. PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society of Hobart, are inviting students and photographic artists turning 17 this year and up to 25, to enter their photographic competition for 2022. This year’s theme is “entrances/ exits”. Entries have just opened and will close on Friday 2 September. First Prize is $1500, People’s Choice $750 and three Honourable Mentions receive $750. Head to www.adfas.org. au/societies/hobart for more info and to enter.

THUMBS UP Democracy sausages and funny punny cake stalls.

Wackadoo! New Bluey episodes are dropping this month.

More snow!

Soups, roasts, apple crumble and all the other tasty Tassie winter warmers.

Tassie’s Ariarne Titmus continues to shine as she broke the world record in the 400m freestyle at the Aus Championships in Adelaide.

THUMBS DOWN It’s so disappointing to see drivers checking their phones while driving in a school zone. It’s literally an accident waiting to happen. Just pull over.

The harrowing stories coming from the Tasmanian child sexual abuse commission of inquiry. If you need someone to talk to, call Lifeline on 131 114.

Monkeypox.

Smoke haze from cosy wood heaters (and also from burn offs and bonfires) that just hangs around all day.

Rats and other introduced rodent populations are a little too healthy right now, no thanks.

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BITS AND PIECES WANT MORE POLLIES? Tasmania may be getting more pollies, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff announcing the government will table a bill to restore the number of seats in the House of Assembly to 35. The number of members was reduced from 35 to 25 back in 1998. Premier Rockliff said they’ll table the bill in State Parliament before the end of the year, and it’d increase the House size at the 2025 state election. GOOD UNEMPLOYMENT NEWS? Tasmania’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.8 per cent. The most recent figures, from April, are just below the national unemployment rate of 3.9 per cent. Western Australia returned the lowest state or territory unemployment rate, at

2.9 per cent, followed by the ACT at 3.1 per cent, and NSW with 3.5 per cent. RATES PAUSE FOR THE VULNERABLE Rates will remain unchanged for the next year for our pensioners and vulnerable community members eligible for support. A review by Hobart City Council into the existing policies in place to help members of our community was completed recently, with the rising cost of living noted as the major reason to continue this support system. “We recognise that some of the more vulnerable members of our city are doing it tough right now,” said Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds. “Maintaining consistency right now will provide a level of assurance for those people until we review our rates strategy later in the

year.” Support to pay rates was already in place under state legislation, however the additional pause by the City council results in discounts of approximately 15% overall. There are approximately 3000 people in the Hobart municipality currently eligible for the existing rates discount. REAL ESTATE RECORD SMASHED Our real estate records were broken last month when ‘one of Tasmania’s finest properties’ sold for over $8million. The pimped up property, Domi Reviere, is spread over eight titles and 10,400 square metres on the Howrah waterfront. The postcode’s median house price sits at just $795,000 over the past 12 months, so this was definitely one for the record books.

It’s amazing and timely as the need in the community continues to grow. Tassie Mums is currently helping just over 100 kids a month with essential material aid.

Tassie Mums - the local charity that gathers and distributes vital clothing, bottles, bags and more for young families in need - is running their annual winter coat drive. They’ve also moved to a brand new, bigger location and are ready to accept your wonderful donations in excellent condition. Clair Harris, the founder of Tassie Mums, told us a bit more. Tell us about your coat drive? Tassie Mums has set the goal this winter to 14

collect 500 children’s coats during the month of June. Our volunteers will carefully sort them ready to be distributed via social service organisations to children in need across the state. How can we get them to you? Tassie Mums has 6 regular donation drop points around Tassie with new collection points opening up just for Coats for Kids. And you have a new home for Tassie Mums! Where is it? What’s it like? Tassie Mums is excited to now be in our spacious, warm, clean new home in Kingston. We have lots of space to work in now and lots of natural light.

How was the process of finding a new home and moving? Finding a new home was challenging but after almost 12 months of looking it ended up being very fortuitous. Moving Tassie Mums was epic! We did it over a long weekend with one shipping container, one van, two utes, several cars and lots of volunteers. We are still settling in with new work benches arriving this week and office set up still to go. What else are you focusing on in winter? All the long warm things - long t-shirts, pants of all types, jumpers and jackets for children from sizes 2-14. We are also sending out a lot of linen for bassinets, cots and single beds at this time of year. New underwear and socks are also much needed in all sizes. Tassie Mums is continually grateful for such incredible community support, it is why Tassie Mums can continue to help so many Tassie kids and their families. Visit www.tassiemums.org/coats-forkids for more info and to get involved.

Winter in Tasmania is our Off Season. The days get shorter, and the nights colder. But we don’t just sit around waiting for spring. We dive into nature and come up smiling. We stoke our creative fi res and stir our souls. We check our inhibitions at the door and fi re-up for winter events, with open hearts, warm beanies and puffer jackets. Or we just get cosy. Visit discovertasmania.com.au/off -season to see how you can experience the Off Season this winter.

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THREE YEAR WAIT FOR TASSIE DENTAL WORK Have you tried to get to the dentist lately? Whilst the waitlists are slightly better than they were last year, they’re still pretty bad, with the average public wait-time being 2-3 years! Dr Girish Sasidharan is a Hobart dentist and the President of the Tasmanian branch of the Australian Dental Association. He told The Hobart Magazine that access to dental care in Tasmania is less than ideal, particularly in aged care settings. How are public dental waitlists at the moment? The public waitlist for accessing dental care has always been long and with COVID this has gotten worse with 16,300 people on waiting lists and the average wait is 2-3 years. Now the COVID induced restrictions on dental services have been removed so the waiting list is slowly moving back to pre-COVID level. The waiting period for general dental care is still not ideal in Tasmania. What are the serious impacts of poor dental health? Good oral health is fundamental to overall health and wellbeing. Poor dental health will result in both physical and psychological disability. Tooth loss reduces functionality of the mouth and can compromise nutrition. Poor oral health is also associated with a number of chronic diseases, including stroke and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, lung conditions and adverse pregnancy outcomes. How bad are things in Tasmanian aged care? The Royal Commission into Residential Aged Care heard evidence of the appalling dental and oral health of residents in care. The words “rotting teeth” were read into evidence to describe the dire situation. The system is failing frail and vulnerable Australians. Many residents in aged care are eligible to access public dental 16

services, however waiting lists render this access virtually useless. Many residents will not survive long enough to get the care they need. With more than 60% of Australians aged over 75 suffering from gum disease and more than one in three having complete tooth loss, a shortage of sufficient oral healthcare for older Australians can have serious implications on their health and wellbeing. Do you have examples of the detrimental effects of lacklustre dental care in aged care? Malnutrition, social isolation and declining general health are some of the serious impacts of not maintaining a healthy mouth. I have been visiting many aged care homes around southern Tasmania for the last few years to offer dental care for the residents and I’ve personally seen the effects of bad dental health. Poor oral health increases health care costs, reduces residents’ quality of life through unnecessary pain and suffering, and elevates the risk of malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, atherosclerosis, and premature death. Why are people in Tasmanian aged care not getting enough dental care? Personal care staff are the backbone of care in residential facilities and are the

front line of defence in avoiding oral and dental issues. They require education and skills to ensure they manage oral health and can identify problems early, before the rot sets in. The ADA is campaigning for the Cert III in aged care to include mandatory units of study in oral health. Providing oral health care to nursing home residents is complex and challenging for all care providers. Many residents in aged care are eligible to access public dental services however waiting lists render this access virtually useless. Due to lack of funding residents cannot access care through private dental clinics and mobile dental clinics. What message would you like to give to readers who may have family in aged care settings? Take your family member to visit their dentist regularly or organise a mobile dental service to visit them in their care facility. Ensure that their teeth and denture get cleaned twice daily with a toothpaste containing fluoride and that their toothbrush is replaced around every 3 months. Alert the care home staff to any specific oral health issues the family member has such as a dry mouth caused by their medications. Limit their sugar intake and try and ensure they drink plenty of water.

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BITS AND PIECES push-ups in a row, but now I am already able to do 70!” So far Denise has raised nearly $500, and she hopes to achieve her goal of $1,000 by June 24. To support Denise as she takes on the Push-Up Challenge, visit: www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/deniseshukri/ the-push-up-challenge You can sign up for The Push-Up Challenge as an individual, a team, or get your whole workplace, club, gym or school involved at www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/beneficiary/ Lifeline-Tasmania ARE YOU A MIGRANT MUMS WITH A BUB? Women’s Health Tasmania hosts a migrant mums and bubs playgroup every Wednesday during the school term for anyone who has moved from overseas with a little one under one. The playgroup is free, so touch base with facilitators Barb and Amirah if you’re interested in meeting some like-minded mums. Information available at Women’s Health Tas - www.womenshealthtas.org.au 3,139 PUSH-UPS IN 24 DAYS, COULD YOU DO IT? On June 1, the annual Push-Up Challenge will kick off around Australia as part of Lifeline’s initiative to raise awareness around suicide prevention and mental health. Founded in 2017 by Perth resident Nick Hudson, participants will aim to complete 3,139 push-ups over 24 days, highlighting the number of Aussies who were lost to suicide in 2020. The purpose of the challenge is to promote physical activity with its known antidepressant benefits to mental health, and to bring people together by encouraging them to participate with friends or workmates, all while educating participants about mental health. The CEO of Lifeline Tasmania, Debbie Evans said, “More people than ever before are reaching out to Lifeline Tasmania for help and support, and the money raised through the Push-Up Challenge will support our services so that no one needs to go through a difficult time alone.” Since its inception in 2017, the event has seen over 250,000 participants and raised over $16 million, with $9 million raised in 2021 alone. Denise Shukri will be one of thousands of people participating this year. Denise moved to Tasmania from the UK ten years ago after falling in love with an Aussie. Currently working at Little Miss Patisserie in Argyle Street, Denise sees her fair share of locals from all walks of life, each dealing with their own problems. “I know a lot of people who are struggling,” she said. “Especially since COVID hit, I’ve noticed how their anxiety has become worse. I don’t think there’s enough support out there.” Denise first heard about the Push-Up Challenge while volunteering at Lifeline. “I’ve been practising for the past three weeks,” she said. “I’ve worked it out, if I do 130 push-ups every day over 24 days, I can reach 3,139. Three weeks ago, I could only do 10 18

THE TASSIE OFF SEASON IS ON Tourism Tasmania’s winter campaign has returned in 2022 to encourage visitors and Tasmanians to experience our winter. But it’s not all just for the visitors, Tasmanian tourism businesses have developed creative Off Season winter experiences for locals this winter too. If you’re keen to stay in a forest cabin, truffle hunt over frosty fields, try a stargazing session, or throw a pot, head to the dedicated Off Season booking platform, for lots of experiential ideas. Bookings are available for Off Season experiences from now until 31 August, 2022. www.discovertasmania. com.au/off-season.

Aerial view of Sloping Main. Photo: Eddie Safarik.

THERE IS HOPE. CONTRIBUTE TO LASTING CONSERVATION, A PROMISE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS AND AN ENDURING GIFT TO NATURE. Tucked just off the tourist trail, Sloping Main is a southern sanctuary for intact and highly diverse plant life. This 425 hectare property on the western Tasman Peninsula supports seven threatened native vegetation communities, more than on any other Tasmanian Land Conservancy reserve. The TLC has a chance to purchase and protect this species rich landscape and we need your support.

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BITS AND PIECES WALK AGAINST ELDER ABUSE Support your elderly loved ones and community members on Wednesday, 15 June when COTA Tasmania hosts the Walk Against Elder Abuse. With one in six Australians aged 65 or older experiencing abuse every year, challenging and changing attitudes towards older Australians is the first step to stamping out an environment where elder abuse can thrive. Meet in Elizabeth Street Mall at 9:45 am for a 10 am start. To register for the walk, email lynm@cotatas.org.au or ring 6231 3265. If you believe you or anyone you know is experiencing elder abuse, call the Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline on 1800 441 169. EXPERIMENTAL ARTWORKS POP UP Have you noticed some new public artworks popping up around the city? Eight new temporary public artworks are being installed as part of the City of Hobart’s CityPILOTS program. So far, four works are up: a digital civic clock that draws upon real time data (Matt Daniels); gold plaques speaking of a different Hobart in the future (David Campbell); images of the Sun to Pluto along the Intercity Cycleway (Tom O’Hern), and a new fully digital, three dimensional version Hobart itself – The Greater Hobart Digital Twin. The Digital Twin is a searchable, interactive, data-rich, three dimensional “map” of Greater Hobart built from drone and still footage that establishes a three dimensional environment a user can “fly” through. The second round of artworks will appear around Hobart from July onwards. “It’s really exciting to see more of these experimental art installations featuring throughout the Hobart area,” Community Culture and Events Committee Chair, Councillor Dr Zelinda Sherlock said. “Public installations like this really open up a community conversation by giving us an avenue to shift perspective and see things differently. Art is so important to the heart of any community, and that’s why these projects provide so much value to the City of Hobart.” NEW BIKE COLLECTIVE The Tasmania Bike Collective - the program that works with young people to restore and sell donated bikes and develop the kids’ life and work skills - has expanded once again. The Clarence Plains Bike Collective was launched in late May. Based at Bayview Secondary College in Rokeby, the program will work with and mentor young people from Clarendon Vale and Rokeby. Students work in small groups engaging in a work-type environment, where they are encouraged to learn new skills. They also have the opportunity to delve into the barriers they may face at school or in life and the attitudes which are most helpful to overcome these. Along the way they earn credits which can be used to purchase their own bike or parts and reinforces that they have something valuable to contribute. It’s the third Bike Collective and it’s hoped it will replicate the success of the Huon Valley and Risdon Vale Bike Collectives. For more information about the program - including how to get in touch to donate bikes head to www.tasbc.com.au. 20

NEED HELP AS A SURVIVOR OF CHILD ABUSE? knowmore, a national legal service offering survivors of child abuse free legal advice, has been visiting Hobart. knowmore provides free legal advice to survivors of child sexual abuse, people applying for the National Redress Scheme and people interested in the Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have experienced intergenerational trauma from government child removal policies - knowmore work with clients in a culturally safe and trauma-informed way. “We have people here that have cultural knowledge and can help you along your journey,” Aboriginal Elder in Residence Aunty Glendra Stubbs said. knowmore is funded by the Commonwealth Government.

Celebrate Dark Mofo winter festivities with us on The Deck. With new translucent blinds to keep you toasty whilst sampling our Dark Mofo Cocktails ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Cherry Mofo’, tuck into one of our Speciality Burgers, featuring delicious and insta-worthy charcoal and siracha buns, before you head off into a night full of winter solstice Dionysian chaos. Come daylight treat yourself to our Dark Crowne High Tea, signature favourites with a Dark Mofo twist, expect to indulge in espresso dark chocolate profiteroles and white chocolate mousse and rose white chocolate ganache with raspberry gel macarons. Sunday 12th and 19th June at 12.00noon, bookings essential. Find us at Level 4, 110 Liverpool St, Crowne Plaza Hobart or call to book on 6213 4200.

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Words: Lily Whiting Pictures: Supplied in Tasmanian Communities right around the state, particularly in remote areas. It’s as simple as dropping in for a cuppa and a chat - you might make something, pick up a new skill and there’s every chance you will make a mate. There will be a member that will say ‘this place has saved my life’. Loneliness can have a huge impact on all facets of men’s health and wellbeing, especially when transitioning from work to retirement or on losing a partner. We encourage men to ensure they have strong social connections, even if it’s as simple as listening and sharing experiences.

Wendy Kennedy is Executive Officer with the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association and is a board member of Men’s Resources Tasmania. We checked in with Wendy ahead of Men’s Health Week from 13 - 19 June. What role do you play supporting men’s health? It might seem a little unusual for a female to be representing the Men’s Shed Movement and to also be a Board Member of Men’s Resources Tasmania. With the Men’s Shed Movement, men will often say ‘you can say for us what we no longer feel we can say for ourselves’. My role is that of an advocate whilst providing support to the 69 Sheds currently in Tasmania. As a Board Member of Men’s Resources Tasmania, I can provide a wealth of knowledge gathered simply by working everyday with our Sheds and their members in getting a ‘grassroots’ understanding of men’s health issues, in particular, mental health which remains of great concern. What does Men’s Health Week aim to do for our boys and blokes in Tassie? The health of men and boys is important, not only to them of course, but also to the whole community. There 22

is a disproportionate amount of health issues that affect males more than their counterparts. Why? Women are so much more diligent about their health checks. So many health issues affecting men could be prevented by them having regular check-ups. Men don’t miss getting their car serviced, but it’s a completely different story when it comes to their own check-ups. In addition, services often fail to successfully engage men, yet men account for 75% or more of the suicide rate. We can see that prevention services reach women, so some of the focus is on advocating how to connect with men. An example we have is our Dr Shed series, where we provide regular reminders. Just like a mechanic reminding you to get your car serviced although far more important. What are the key areas of improvement that organisations such as The Men’s Shed and Men’s Resources Tasmania are encouraging? Our organisations are focusing on encouraging other organisations and service providers to consider how they can reach men effectively. Many traditional community meeting places no longer exist and that’s why safe and welcoming environments like a Men’s Shed are so popular and are playing such a huge role

Are there currently male-specific strategies in our health system? Last year in collaboration with the Australian Men’s Health Forum, Men’s Resources Tasmania produced a report that shows the funding gap for men’s health. Some key facts highlighted in the report were: •

In the past eight years, the National Health and Medical Research Council has invested five times more funding in women’s health than men’s health ($707.9m and $148.2m respectively).

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In May 2021, the Federal Government allocated $3.4b to its women’s budget, which included $535.8m to support work on the National Women’s Health Strategy. There was no men’s budget and no funding allocated to support the National Men’s Health Strategy.

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According to Men’s Resources Tasmania’s analysis of the 20202021 Tasmanian budget, the State Government allocated $6 million a year to programs supporting women’s health and wellbeing. In contrast, approximately $665,000 was allocated to specific programs targeted at men’s health and wellbeing, through Men’s Sheds and accommodation for homeless men.

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What statistics are the most surprising for Tasmanian males? The rate of suicide of males in Tasmania is usually the most surprising. Males make up 75% of these deaths each year. In the last several years, all deaths in Tasmanian workplaces have been males, and three quarters of traffic fatalities have also been our male population. There is an extraordinary number of statistics that show areas where gender health gaps are evident and a significant gap in funding to close it.

How can people get involved with Tasmanian Men’s Health Week? Apart from reminding the men you know about the importance of health checks, it’s a great time to drop into a Men’s Shed and find out what Shed life is all about. We all know that men communicate in a different way than women, and they are far more at ease sharing their problems in the company of their mates - and ‘Sheds make Mates’. Many Sheds will be hosting something within their Sheds throughout the week, with a Southern Gathering to be held at one of our Sheds on the Friday with a health related guest speaker, and some healthy eating options. Our key message is for men to connect with a few good mates and have open, real conversations that are supportive and encouraging, regardless of being in a Shed setting or elsewhere. For more information about Men’s

Resources Tasmania, head to www. mrtasmania.org and for Men’s Shed head to www.tasmanianmensshed.org.au. If this article has raised issues for you, or if you’re concerned about someone you know, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Boys and blokes. You might service your car, but you need to service yourself too. Here are some friendly reminders from MRT on what you need to get regularly checked (depending on your age of course): • • •

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Get your heart and prostate checked by your GP Bowel screen Skin checks - many men have had a lifetime of working outdoors Check on your mates if you notice any mood changes - ask if they are okay.

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Superstar pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk dazzles in Schumann’s Piano Concerto in a concert that includes music by Mendelssohn, Mozart and Haydn.

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Get tech savvy with a free iPhone basics session at the Hobart Library. Learn how to use your camera, save files, and download and manage apps.

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Need a bit of help to get bikeconfident? The Bicycle Network presents Back on your Bike today from 12:30-2pm at the Montrose Foreshore.

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Dark Mofo begins tonight with the Reclamation Walk and The Gathering. Also, author Chloe Hooper is in conversation tonight, 5:30pm, Hadley’s Hotel.

Get along to Praxis, Hobart’s most unique warehouse party we’re told, at Vibrance Studios from 7pm til midnight. Check out Taking Up Space: Emerging Women Sculptors at Rosny Barn.

Get ready for tax time with some top tips at the Coffee, Cake and Computers event at Glenorchy Library at 9:30am today.

Maryanna Azzopardi is a spirit medium touring Tasmania with her Crossing Over to the other Side evenings. 7-9:30pm, The Old Woolstore.

Ever tried yoga…in a salt room? The dry salt therapy is said to be great for your airways and skin. Try it at Jun Lin Sun Salt Room in Elizabeth St today at midday. More info online.

Lifeline’s Chats group is hosting a day trip to Hamilton (including a tour of Kingdom Gallery and lunch). Book via 6282 1555.

Got excess random trivia and facts in your brain? Get ‘em out at the Bellerive Yacht Club’s monthly trivia night, tonight at 6:30pm-8pm.

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Enjoy rarely heard modernist masterpieces at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery when Ukraine-born Alexey Yemtsov performs Prokofiev’s ‘War Sonatas’ from 6pm on 19-21 June.

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Gasp at captivating circus performances during Circa’s Peepshow at the Theatre Royal from 7:30pm.

Kelly Austin’s exhibition of stunning ceramics is on all this month and next at Bett Gallery. Canadian-born Kelly now lives at Sandford.

For the first time since 2019, TSO Live Sessions returns to The Greek Club in North Hobart with folksong arrangements, lively klezmer clarinet, works by Mozart, Vaughan Williams. 7pm.

An unusual take on the murder mystery, Agatha Christie’s Go Back For Murder is on at the Playhouse Theatre from 10-25 June, directed by Scott Hunt.

Monthly comedy night Gag Sabbath is on again at Twisted Lime from 7:30pm. Also, Van Diemen’s Band is playing at Hobart Town Hall from 8pm.

Josh Pyke copy plays the UTAS Unibar tonight at 8pm as part of his To Find Happiness national tour.

MAWSON by Martin Walch features photos and screen-based artworks of workers at Mawson Station during an Antarctic summer. Exhibition Space at Moonah Arts Centre until 2 July.

The Winter Swing Festival is on, with a huge weekend of social dancing and classes at the Australian Italian Club of Hobart from 7pm tonight until Sunday afternoon.

Festival of Voices brings us the joy and connection of singing at various events starting today til the 10th. Head to festivalofvoices.com. Drag divas Art Simone and Etcetera Etcetera, from RuPaul, tonight at The Grand Poobah.

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Saturgays Dark Mofo Edition with DJ Rob db is on tonight at Boodle Beasley, 7-11:45pm.

Melbourne’s very delicious Hector’s Deli is taking over Hamlet Cafe at the bottom of the South Hobart Rivulet walk today, see Insta for more info.

Make your own sensory board at the Resource Centre at the South Hobart tip. All ages, 10am-11:30. Kermandie Hotel’s mid-winter dinner dance is on tonight from 5:30pm.

Multi-instrumentalist troubadour Xavier Rudd hits Hobart, The Odeon, 7:30pm. For second hand threads head to the Preloved Market at St James Hall, North Hobart from 12-3pm.

TasPride presents the annual YOU BE YOU Ball 2022 at Observatory Bar tonight. Book via TryBooking.

UTAS host a public lecture on the Forty Spotted Pardalote with Dr Sally Bryant, TMAG, 3pm. Book ahead. Join a free home compost workshop by Goodlife Permaculture and HCC. 10-11am, Mathers House, book online.

Join a community craft activity and help yarn bomb Kingston. Create woolly goodies with new friends at Kingston Beach Hall, 2:30-4:30pm. More info on Eventbrite.

The South Arm Community Market is on today (and the first Sunday morning of every month) at the South Arm Community Centre. 9:30-1pm.

For even more events in Hobart and further afield this month head to www.thehobartmagazine.com.au/juneevents change. Check in with individual events for further details.

6-7 June The third Launceston Freelance Festival is on this month, offering self-employed creatives some upskilling, professional development and networking opportunities rarely found in the industry, let alone in Tassie. See their website for the full program of keynote talks, panel discussions, workshops, business advice opportunities and socialising events. www. launcestonfreelancefestival.com. au 11 June Road trip to the north coast to enjoy a 12-piece string orchestra and solo clarinet performing a variety of music in Penguin. For the first time TSO Live Sessions comes to Mount Gnomon Farm with a concert of folksong arrangements, some lively klezmer clarinet along with works by Mozart, Vaughan Williams and more. Doors open at 1pm. 12 June Lace your sneakers, stretch your hammies, the McGrath Launceston Running Festival is back with a half marathon, 10km, 5km and 1-mile run and walk for all ages and ambitions.

12 June Hobart’s Derwent Symphony Orchestra and the Cradle Coast Orchestra are collaborating to present an afternoon of fine music in Burnie. Enjoy a wide range of styles from Baroque and Classical through to Contemporary, with all ages welcome. 2pm, Burnie Arts and Function Centre

18 June Tasmania has gotta be the best place to celebrate the southern winter solstice, and we’ve got lots of options to do so - one is a hearty winter feast under the stars at the Clarendon Arms in Evandale. There’ll be a fire show from The Fyrebird Flow Collective, a charcoal brazier, fire pots, live music, mulled wine and more. Kids welcome. 2 July Celebrate all things beer (and rhyming!) at the new North West Beer Fest in Devonport. A huge range of Tasmanian brewers will showcase their products, plus there will be food trucks and entertainment. Tickets at www. stickytickets.com.au.

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Main pic: Kishka Jensen Katie Parrott is a Hobart-based plus size fashion influencer and model, She’s freshly back from her very first stint at Australian Fashion Week where she took part in the event’s first ever size-inclusive runway show. Katie spoke to The Hobart Magazine just after the trip, and told us that whilst the fashion world is waking up and noticing people outside of the standard sizing range, there are still many difficulties in being a size 24… and what she just adores about Hobart. Congratulations on being invited to Australian Fashion Week this year - what did you get up to over there? Thank you, it was definitely a career highlight to get to be there! I was invited to attend by Vagary, one of the brands that was part of The Curve Edit – the first-ever plus size show at Australian Fashion Week. I also got to spend time with other plus size influencers and go to a few other events. How did it feel to be part of something that for a long time has not been particularly inclusive? It was amazing to be honest. The vibe outside Carriageworks before the show was truly electric, we all knew we were there as part of something quite momentous. And of course there were a lot of emotions and tears after the show. Speaking for myself, I never even wanted to attend Fashion Week in past years because I felt so unwelcome and invisible due to my size – this year really flipped the script and I have my fingers crossed that it becomes part of the norm at these large fashion events to see a diverse range of models, in age, size, ability, and skin colour. How quickly are things changing in the mainstreaming of plus size fashion in Australia? Very, very slowly. Overseas, the industry is lightyears ahead, with many mainstream brands carrying extended sizes both online and instore. There are also substantially more fashion forward plus size brands in affordable price brackets, which is sorely lacking in Australia, as well as more sustainable plus size options. In all areas, we are slow on the uptake, but things are definitely changing bit by bit. How important is it to you, being a plus sized model in Tasmania, to be able to hang out with your peers in that space in real life? It is so important! Instagram can be a bit of an island, as you tend to be working in isolation, in your own little corner of the internet – no idea what brands are saying to other influencers, no idea what other people are charging for content, and no boss or colleagues there to give you performance support. 26

As someone who has always worked a 9-5 office job, you really have to be self-sustaining in the content creator industry. For that reason, getting to spend time with my peers (many of whom are close friends) is a “cup filling” experience. We get to connect and learn from each other, as well as make shared content which is so much fun – collaboration over competition does it for me, always. You have a huge community on social media. Why did social media appeal to you? It’s quite surreal to have so many people following me to be honest. I’m just my daggy self, and apparently people like it! I’ve always been someone who has found my people online, whether that was back in the Tumblr days or in Facebook groups for brands (which is where I got my “start” in social media). I’ve always loved the way social media allows you to connect with people from all over the world, who you may never have otherwise met, but that you have so many shared experiences and values with. People speak very negatively about social media, which I agree with at times, but overall I think people forget that social media gives us the power to control the media we consume for the first time ever – no longer are we at the mercy of TV executives and magazine editors to see who we should look up to and what they’re doing. We’re in the driver’s seat, which means that I get to follow people who are activists, gardeners, sustainability experts, and yes, people who have bodies that look like mine. That’s powerful! What are some of the biggest barriers when it comes to accessing the clothes you need/want in Hobart today? That mainstream brands just don’t make my size. This is a problem

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How often are you discriminated against because of your size? Overtly? Not that often anymore, although I suspect there will always be men leaning out of cars to remind me that I’m fat (wow, shocker!) or a pig, or will moo like a cow. That’s never fun and happens every few years. But there are lots of every day discriminatory things that fat people experience – like the fact that there is only one or two meeting rooms in my workplace that have chairs that comfortably fit me, or an arm rest-free option. Or when I get on a plane and watch peoples eyes track me down the aisle, clearly hoping that I won’t be sitting next to them, despite the fact that it won’t exactly be fun for me to be desperately trying to shrink my body and stop it touching a stranger for the duration of the flight. And the even subtler things – people commenting when you bring in a healthy lunch, as though it’s something that needs encouragement; or when children start picking up body-aware language and comment on my stomach. It’s hard.

regardless of where you live to be honest – I had basically the same experience when I was in Sydney. There aside from the big box stores (Kmart, Big W, Target), your options are limited to a handful of stores no matter where in Australia you live. And this limitation grows the larger your size; the experience of a size 18-20 woman is very different to that of a size 24-26. If I want something for an event, or for a special activity, I need to plan it minimum two-three weeks in advance so I can order, wait for it to arrive, see if it fits, and potentially order something else if it doesn’t. There can be no last-minute shopping as a plus size person! Tell us about some of the difficulties you’ve had accessing appropriate gear for the Tassie winters in your size? It’s a very common story in our community, and really sad because the outdoors should be for everyone! But it is extraordinarily difficult to find technical clothing in plus sizes. Good quality waterproof jacket? Sorry, only up to a size 16/18 (maybe a size 20 if you’re lucky). Keen on a super warm down puffer jacket? Yeah, that’s not an option. Hiking trousers? You’ve got to be joking! In times gone by, I’ve had to cut bushwalks short because I simply could not find waterproof gear, and have been rained out. This was incredibly eye-opening for my (straight sized) partner, who has always been able to find everything he needs in local specialty shops. It was confronting for both of us for me to be in a position where I was crying because I had gone to every outdoors shop in Launceston and couldn’t find anything suitable to keep me both warm and dry for our trip to snowy, wet Cradle Mountain. 28

Is that getting any better? I think it is. People are more willing to advocate for themselves now, and in turn create allies where before there were none. Online communities help with this so much, as we can share our experiences, and also share what works in making things better. And overall, I think there is a greater awareness in our society that fatness isn’t bad, it’s just how some bodies are. I love seeing body inclusive models and representatives in the media, showing that we can be beautiful and strong and role models. I’m proud to be a small part of that change, in my little corner of the internet. What are your absolute favourite things to do in Hobart in your spare time? Ooh I love a brunch, we have some of the best cafes in the world I reckon! Particularly loving the new Madam Clarke’s in Kingston, as well as Sisterhood in Sandy Bay. I also love heading up the mountain for a stroll or just to enjoy the view. We are so lucky to live where we do!

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MORE THAN JUST TALKING FOOTY AND SH!T, COMING TO HOBART. A newcomer to northern Tassie has brought with him a national men’s charity that gets men together to chat and make friendships. They’re now expanding to Hobart. Ben Hughes co-founded The Men’s Table on the mainland in 2011 and has seen it grow swiftly in the intervening years. Now he’s looking to set up a Table or two in southern Tasmania. Each month, the same dozen men meet at the same place at the same time to chat - over time they learn to trust each other and using a set of guidelines share the highs and lows of their lives.

wide range of men who come and sit at Tables, Nationally our youngest member is 19 and the oldest 93. There is a wide range of backgrounds which makes great places to learn about other men. Women are huge supporters of what we do, they often see a man in their life who could do with a group of men around him. We urge women to gently nudge men they care about towards The Men’s Table. A statistic that will help that is that in our latest survey of men at Tables 81% of men said that they now had a better relationship with their partner/spouse. Now there is an incentive! To start this in Hobart we’re really looking for men who would like to sit in a community of good men, men who will not judge, who will listen and understand the importance of being in a community with like minded men. Some men will say to themselves, ‘well there is nothing wrong with me, I don’t need that.’ The fact is the Table is a place to support other men and be supported if you need it; you just never know what is around the corner and when you will need a group of supportive men. The Men’s Table is about community, it is about really listening and if needs be unburdening in a safe environment to a group of men like you.

Here’s Ben’s story: “Things weren’t going well. I had experienced a destructive divorce, I was worried about my son and self employment was quickly going down the toilet. However, the thing that really prompted me to start The Men’s Table was the fact that I found I had no close male friends to talk to. There was nobody to share what was going on for me; sitting on the couch by myself was not going well! I talked to a couple of men who I knew about this and they said ‘Mate, we know how you feel, we feel the same way.’ The seed was planted and we started the first Table. In 2019 one of the men at the Table called me and said ‘We need to do more of this and get men into communities’. David Pointon is now my co-founder and in early 2019 we began starting more Tables. My partner and I moved to lovely Launnie in June 2021 when a big corporate decided to make her redundant; what a cloud with a silver lining! We love living here and have learned to only drink Boags! Ha ha, no really, we’re making the most of the fantastic wine in Tassie. We now have 4 Tables in Launceston and 1 in George Town. Hobart, Scottsdale and Burnie are next on the list. By the end of May this year we had started 62 Tables, it’s been huge! We have already been commissioned twice by The National Mental Health Commission and our research can be downloaded from our website. The biggest thing we’ve found is that men just need a place to be heard about what is really going on for them, and a sense of community, a group of men who don’t just talk about the superficial stuff. There’s no charge to become a member, the only cost is the price of a meal and a beer/wine or two, no more than two. We have a 30

If you would like to get involved please have a look at our website www.themenstable.org and watch a couple of the videos. Then contact me at ben.hughes@themenstable.org or call on 0424 993 366.”

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Words: Lily Whiting In Tasmania we’re fortunate to be home to people from all over the world. While many have purposefully chosen to move to Tasmania, there are people in our community who face no other choice than to flee to a safer place. This month we celebrate National Refugee Week, from Sunday 19 June until Saturday 25 June. Jamyang McQuillen, the Tasmanian coordinator for the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) shared how the 2022 theme of ‘healing’ can be actioned. How did you come to live in Tasmania? I was born and raised in a refugee camp in India. As a teenager, I moved to the U.S. as a humanitarian entrant. About five years ago, I moved to Tasmania as a skilled migrant. Were you apprehensive about your moves? Moving to Tassie from California was not a massive change but moving to California from India was mind blowing. It was the first time I had flown in a plane. When we arrived in San Francisco, driving over the Bay Bridge, it was as if I was on a different planet. What helped your adjustment? I had just finished high school in India and was really looking forward to attending University. I had a one-track mind and that was to figure out how to get into a Uni, but there were so many barriers. Language, social, cultural...I was the only Tibetan at the first University I went to. I felt very lonely, but I started making friends with the international students and that helped me to slowly create a sense of community. What are some of the environments migrants have endured prior to arriving here? It really depends on where you 32

were, who you are and how you made the journey to your new home. Most of our new Tasmanians, especially the ones arriving under the humanitarian settlement program, come from a challenging background. Being displaced for whatever reason takes a huge mental, emotional, and physical toll. Being persecuted or at risk based on one’s political or religious beliefs, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or experiencing war where everything you know is destroyed in front of your eyes, people you know and love are injured or dying. It takes a huge toll. How does the Humanitarian Settlement Program assist new Tasmanians? The Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) is funded by the Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs. The Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania assists new Tasmanians from a refugee background arriving via the HSP to settle into their new life. The service is initiated with the Department accepting people as refugees and linking them to our settlement location of Hobart and Launceston. We receive them at the airport, assist with short-term accommodation, link them to essential services such as English language classes, school enrolment, healthcare, etc. We connect them to Settlement services to help them with digital literacy, driving education, job readiness, and more. The program is an 18-month intensive case management model. The war in Ukraine has been the centre of global attention – how does your program help? At the moment, we have only onshore Ukrainian nationals in our program. Currently, the Association

of Ukrainians in Tasmania will refer someone to us or the individual themselves will reach out to us. We conduct an urgent needs assessment and help if needed, and at the same time refer them to the Department of Home Affairs for approval for support through the Humanitarian Settlement Program. With the approval of the Department, we proceed to provide HSP services to this cohort based on eligibility, as with any other humanitarian entrant. What community-based actions can we take to help? Inclusivity! As humans we all yearn for connection. People from refugee backgrounds most of the time feel isolated and lacking in a sense of belonging. Community-based actions - whatever it might be - if they can put in an extra minute or so to enhance inclusivity will go a long way to make someone feel welcomed and create a sense of belonging in that person who may be having a hard day. How can the public help? In many ways. Volunteering if you have the time. Creating awareness within your family, within your community. If you are a business owner, giving someone from a refugee background a chance. Some of us may not speak perfect English or may not have the exact skills needed, but we are talking about people who are survivors, people who are resilient, people who are brave, people who will enrich Tasmania. One of the challenging areas for us, like many Tasmanians, is around housing. If you are a property owner interested in renting to a new Tasmanian family from a refugee background, please reach out to Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania.

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Cooking while hungry kids are breathing down your neck is harder, I imagine, than a Mystery Box Challenge on Masterchef. Critical judges, quick thinking, and a cold meal to eat once you finally reach the finish line (i.e. the kids are fed). Before kids I loved to cook deliciously complicated meals, finding relaxation in the process of creating something beautiful from simple ingredients. It’s time to reconnect with actual cooking. And what better place than in the homestead kitchen at Twamley Farm, an hour from Hobart, near Buckland. Twamley Farm is a 7,000 acre working farm, where the Turvey family have been living and working since 1874. Approaching the original sandstone homestead, from the kilometres long driveway shrouded in fog this cold morning, it feels like a step back in time. The cooking class is being hosted by Gert from Gert&Ted, in partnership with Angela and Elizabeth Turvey from Twamley Farm. I join a French Cooking Class, a cuisine that I’ve definitely eaten and enjoyed, but not really specifically cooked that much. The class begins with a warm, buttery almond cake and a cuppa (or something stronger) around the garden fire pit to chat about the plan for the day. We split the menu up into a couple of dishes each and then head into the kitchen to be put to work. Angela shares that the kitchen was where her grandmother spent much 34

of her time - the space feels warm and inviting, with views over pretty lavender bushes out to a huge tree - you can just imagine her keeping an eye on the kids as they play, with a warming stew bubbling away on the stove. I decide to tackle the Farmhouse Pheasant and the Creme Brulee. Because it needs to set, I get cracking (ha) on dessert. My fellow chefs all begin their dishes - chicken liver pate, French onion soup, boulangerie potatoes, tarte tatin - and we find a rhythm moving around each other in the kitchen and finding out where all our equipment and ingredients live. I must admit, I’ve made custard many times before and was quite cocky entering into the custard phase of the brulee. But as us students begin to chat, I start stirring mindlessly, almost to the point of no return…i.e. cooked lumps of egg in the custard. Gert shows me how I can quickly submerge the saucepan in cold water and keep stirring. Voila! We’ve saved the custard. I was keen to cook the farmhouse pheasant dish, having never prepared pheasant before. The dish starts with cooking onions until translucent, and adding bacon, the pheasant then loads of quince jelly, cider and stock, and cooking all that down. Time will tell if I’ve done a good job. Gert is preparing other parts of the feast we’re going to enjoy for lunch

- bread, roast vegetables - while answering questions from her students. Then I cut my finger. Having become so used to my bluntish knives, I underestimate the power of a sharp knife and take a slice of my finger. Gert helps me patch it up and Angela helps with a beautiful glass of Springvale sparkling wine. Both actions were immensely helpful, and I get on with my pleasant pheasant cooking. It’s time for lunch. We’re ushered down some steps into a slightly subterranean sandstone-lined room. It’s beautifully styled with a black dining table, covered with reminders that we’re on a farm - sculptural bones and vases of long feathers. The fire is crackling away and we’re offered a glass of wine to accompany our French onion soup. I opt for a Darlington Riesling, a beautiful match. My farmhouse pheasant is placed on the table with slow cooked venison, roasted vegetables from the Twamley garden and the potatoes. The bird is gamey and a joy to eat, alongside a splash of Brinktop Wines’ Tempranillo. First dessert (because is it really a feast if there’s only one dessert course?!) is the apple tarte tatin - crispy where it should be, with sweet, soft golden delicious apples. To finish is my creme brulee. I’m feeling the pressure here, but the custard is not lumpy (a win!) and the crunchy sugared top is perfectly burnt. While my fellow students are staying on at Twamley Farm in the accommodation, it’s time for me to head home - full belly and full of French food ideas. The writer was a guest of Gert&Ted and Twamley Farm.

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DO GOOD, FEEL GOOD. Words: Annia Baron On that morning many years ago, I woke feeling particularly sorry for myself. With crutches under my arms for the third time and my throbbing, swollen ankle, I treated myself to breakfast at Straight Up. Slowly sipping coffee, the tears started welling in my eyes. I was caught up in many thoughts - about my mum’s dementia, longing to be reunited with someone I knew I’d never see again, a sense of being overworked and overwhelmed, and pressed by the broader issues going on in the world. I ordered cake for breakfast. Yes, cake, coffee, and a bagel. When I finished and approached the counter to pay, I was told my card wasn’t necessary. “Your meal’s been paid for, Annia.” Surprised, I asked who it was. “She didn’t say, just a nice lady.” That woman’s gesture changed my entire day and likely shifted my trajectory. I wasn’t happy because she kindly paid for my meal. I was joyous because in an instant, I felt important enough for someone’s intentional generosity. I felt connected to someone I had never met. I felt seen. As I hobbled out, tremendous elation reverberated through me and I like to think that from that day, I became an even better psychologist for those I’ve been honoured to work with. Research supports the link between altruism and increased health and happiness (Curry et al, 2018). Doing good deeds boosts hedonic and eudaimonic wellbeing, activating brain regions associated with pleasure, trust, and social cohesion. Altruism has been found to have neuroanatomical protection against depression among people with a vulnerability towards mood disorders (Miller et al, 2021). Scientists even talk about the release of endorphins that results in the “helper’s high” and this has been seen amongst volunteers who experienced reduced aches and pains. Altruism can 36

also combat addiction. Addicts who support others, even in small ways, can significantly improve their own chances of avoiding relapse (Pagano et al, 2013). And interestingly, doing good deeds improves our love lives, with altruists being found to have more sex (Arnocky et al, 2016)! But as much as we like the idea of being a good Samaritan, many of us, most of the time have a lot going on. And sometimes the last thing we have energy for is to think about creating happiness for others, especially when we aren’t feeling so great ourselves. And if we’re tired, deflated or being self-defeatist, the cloudy headspace we get caught up in doesn’t tend itself to an attitude of generosity and benevolence. When someone cuts you off in traffic, when you get a parking fine or when you’re stressed out by a deadline, it’s rare that in that moment we stop and think, “I’m going to leave some flowers on my neighbour’s doorstep” or “I’ll prepare lunch for the homeless person I see each day in town.” Usually, it’s not until we ourselves are feeling good that we think about making others feel good too. After all, brightening up someone’s day takes time, effort and resources, right? But maybe we’re thinking about altruism all wrong. What if, like physical exercise or meditation, we approached altruism like a muscle; the more we use it the more we strengthen it, and the greater rewards we get in return. When we spark joy for others, we ignite it for ourselves too. And what better way to improve our mood than be part of collective ripple effect that enhances social connection, empathy, and kindness. We know after all, that altruism is contagious, spreading by three degrees,

from one person to another, to another (Fowler & Christakis, 2010). Paying for someone’s coffee, leaving a love note from somebody to find, or emphatically opening the door for others – these things don’t take a lot of time, money or effort, but the effects can be monumental and reshape the way we treat each other as a community, society, nation and human race. As William James said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” So let’s start a powerful movement: be courageous with your kindness. Pretend, even for just a day, that everyone you encounter is a dear friend and treat them the way you’d love to be treated. Your little act of goodness could turn someone’s life around and it will make you feel like a million bucks, for free. How powerful is that?

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WARMING WINTER WELLNESS Words: Laura Cini

Well, winter is upon us in Hobart. One of my friends calls it the season of hibernation, hot chocolate and hot chips. She asked me the other day whether it was normal to feel hungrier in the colder months than the warmer ones. Many people find winter hard, and I suspect this hunger is more of a psychological craving for warmth and comfort rather than being actual, physical hunger. For my hot chip-loving friend winter is a time of chilblains, coughs, colds and just feeling meh. For some, winter brings SAD: seasonal affective disorder, which is a type of depression that usually starts in autumn and continues through winter. I don’t mind the cold too much, but it’s the lack of light that gets to me. If you’re getting up in the dark, working inside all day and travelling home in the dark, there’s little exposure to natural light.

Less time in natural light can decrease the body’s serotonin production (a ‘feel-good’ hormone) and upset your sleep cycle. So, what to do? Get outside every day around midday for at least 10 minutes. Even if it’s overcast this bit of natural light will help. Going for a lunch-time walk is one way to do this. Drink enough fluid. With inside heating, you can dehydrate quickly leaving you feeling tired, sluggish and headachy. Go for warming drinks like herbal teas, ginger tea, or chai. Even hot water with a squeeze of lemon or a generous splash of kombucha is great. Peel yourself off the couch and do some exercise. Outside if possible. When I mentioned this to my friend, she grumbled that it was too cold (like a hibernating bear in winter, she doesn’t like to leave her home ‘cave’). Exercising

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COLD WATER WAKE UP CALL Words: Stephanie Williams Pictures: Chris Crerar

It seems everywhere I turn someone is talking about or participating in cold water swimming right now. I’m not great with jumping in the water even at the height of Tassie summer, so it’s never been something I’ve considered to be ‘for me’. But I recently joined a Wild Wellness Fire and Ice Walk, facilitated by Walk on kunanyi. For the sake of personal growth, I pushed myself to say yes and do something that was outside my comfort zone.

session and swim. My fellow walkers are all rugged up on the chilly morning and ready to go. On the two kilometre walk along the Cathedral Rock Track we learn about how all the trees and fungi are linked together and support each other through the mycelium network (mind-blowing!), stop in a grove of ferns to chat Gondwana-land and then do a bit of fungi spotting until we arrive at out morning tea spot.

unwillingly as the rocks underfoot were slippery) up to my neck. My arms are quivering uncontrollably, but the aim of the game here is focus and willpower. Piet gives us some encouraging words, which definitely helped my resolve. Then time was up. Stumbling out, a few whoop whoops are let out and we all congratulate ourselves. The water temp, we’re told, is 8 degrees. I’d describe it as ‘bloody cold, but absolutely invigorating’.

Hiking with a side of Pigeon Whole Bakers pastries and coffee is my kind of hiking. After a delicious spread, it’s time for breathwork. Piet trained in the The Wim Hof Method - a way of living that was developed by a “crazy Dutchman” Wim Hof. It’s about reconnecting us - to ourselves, to others and to nature through breathwork and exposure to cold. If it’s practiced consistently participants can benefit with increased energy, better sleep, reduced stress and a stronger immune system. We learn that Piet found this way of life after being diagnosed with lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis - of which he now lives free from.

Lunch is being served in a woodworking hut back near our meeting point. It’s an open sided yurt-style structure in the bush - with a roaring fire and burgers on the barbecue. It’s the perfect place to warm up after the swim. After lunch we settle in for some journaling. Even though I’m a writer by profession, journaling has never grabbed me, apart from teenage diaries many moons ago. But I’m here to try new things and I find, in this environment, the words start pouring out. Words of encouragement to myself, reminders about the important things in life and to not let things like stress build up.

The walk involves a guided breathwork session, followed by a swim in the North West Bay River over the back of the mountain, then finish with some journaling to further tap into how it’s making us feel!

We settle into a comfy spot on the rocks, listening to the river babbling beside us. With a hand on the heart and the belly, we begin cycles of breathing and holding our breath. With the sun hitting my face, it becomes meditative and I find my mind beautifully blank.

The day starts at Cathedral Rock car park, where we meet Andy from Walk on kunanyi and Piet, a Wim Hof instructor who is going to lead our breathwork

It’s time for our swim, so we all strip down to our bathers and start the descent into the freezing water. Buoyed by being in a group, I submerge myself (slightly

I’d recommend cold water swimming to most people, but I was thankful my first experience was in a supported environment with someone like Piet. Bring on the next swim!

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A SOLDIER’S LEGACY…100 YEARS LATER Words: Lilian Koch Pictures: Australian War Memorial The promise of a soldier to his dying mate in the trenches of WWI has made its way to the 21st century in the form of Legacy, an initiative that cares for the families of deceased veterans through practical, financial, and emotional support. Originally known as The Remembrance Club, Legacy was founded on the promise of a soldier to his dying mate to “look after the missus and the kids”. These words inspired Sir John Gellibrand to create The Remembrance Club in Hobart in 1923, before renaming it to Hobart Legacy in 1944. 2022 marks 99 years since its inception, as it continues to look after just under 700 widows and widowers, and 17 children of incapacitated and deceased veterans in Southern Tasmania. To celebrate 100 years, Legacy Australia is currently inviting registrations of interest for torch bearers in the 2023 Legacy Centenary Torch Relay. The torch will pass through WA, SA, QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, and TAS, before making its way to its final destination in Melbourne.

John Gellibrand was born to a British family in Ouse, outside Hobart. Seeking to make a career in the British army, Gellibrand fought in the South African War, participating in the Relief of Ladysmith in 1899. The following year he was promoted to captain in the Manchester Regiment, before serving on the staff of the garrison commander in Ceylon. He became frustrated at the poor prospects of promotion, and resigned from the British Army in 1912, returning to Tasmania to grow apples. He bought an apple orchard in Risdon and settled there with his wife and children. When WWI broke out, however, Gellibrand re-joined the British Army. In April 1915 he landed at Anzac Cove and served in the Gallipoli Campaign as captain of the 1st Division of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), before being promoted to colonel in 1916. In 1917 he took command of the 12th Infantry Brigade on the Western Front, leading his brigade to victory in the Battle of Dernancourt. In June 1919, Gellibrand was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, appointed Officer of the Legion of Honour, awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French, and awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the Americans. Following the war, Gellibrand returned to his wife and children in Tasmania. He knew, however, that not everyone was so lucky to see their family members return home safe and sound. The war had left 60,000 Australian service personnel dead and more than 150,000 wounded.

As Tasmania’s highest-ranking war hero, upon his return he was greeted by Sir Francis Newdegate, the Governor of Tasmania. But he knew his mission was not yet over. He knew the dire situation of the tens of thousands of widows and children left behind and set out to help them. With the help of fellow like-minded individuals, the Remembrance Club was born. One of his buddies during the war, Stanley Savige, visited Gellibrand in Hobart and was inspired to establish a similar club in Melbourne which was named Legacy. Today Legacy continues to support the partners and children of veterans who have lost their lives or health, whether it be from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan or Iraq. Legacy provides relief for financial hardship, offers grants, scholarships and mentorship programs for children, and assigns Legatees to families to assist with day to day activities, provide advocacy, and provide mentorship. There are currently 65 members who look after widows and children across Southern Tasmania, but more volunteers are always needed. To register your interest in the torch relay visit www.legacytorchrelay.com. au or download the Legacy 100th Torch Relay app. To volunteer at Legacy contact admin@legacyhobart.com.au or phone 6234 6581. To enquire about support visit www.legacy.com.au/get-support or phone 1800 LEGACY.

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