TOBA

Upcoming TOBA Events & Reunions

• Class of 1949 & 1954 – 75th and 70th Anniversary Reunion – Friday, 23 August
• Melbourne Reunion – Friday, 30 August
• Music Event at the Charles Hotel – Saturday, 7 September
• R U OK? Day – Thursday, 12 September
• Class of 2004 – 20th Anniversary Reunion – Friday, 20 September
• Class of 1964 – 60th Anniversary Reunion – Friday, 4 October
• Class of 1994 – 30th Anniversary Reunion – Saturday, 12 October
• Class of 2014 – 10th Anniversary Reunion – Saturday, 12 October
• Graduation Breakfast – Thursday, 17 October
• Class of 2019 – 5th Anniversary Reunion – Saturday, 19 October
• Class of 1974 – 50th Anniversary Reunion – Saturday, 19 October
• PSA Golf Day – Friday, 25 October
• Class of 1999 – 25th Anniversary Reunion – Saturday, 26 October
• Class of 1984 – 40th Anniversary Reunion – Friday, 1 November
• Class of 1989 – 35th Anniversary Reunion – Saturday, 9 November
• Class of 2023 – 1st Anniversary Reunion – Friday, 15 November

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Diane in the TOBA office at 9219 1132 or toba@trinity.wa.edu.au.

Josh Hicks ('08) Takes on Olympic Games Paris 2024

All eyes on Joshua Hicks ('08) competing in the Men's Eight Rowing. Heats for this event start on 29 July. Below is Josh's story...

Josh is a veteran of the Australian men's rowing squad. He rowed with the Swan River Rowing Club at junior level before representing WA in the youth eight in 2009.

Josh made his Australian debut later that year and travelled to France for the Junior World Rowing Championships, claiming a silver medal in the men’s four. The following year Josh was offered a rowing scholarship with Harvard University. In 2011, he rowed in Harvard's senior varsity eight.

In 2014 Josh commenced his senior international career and competed for Australia in the men's eight at the World Rowing Cup II as well as the World Championships.

He continued his career with the men's eight as they looked to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics. Competing at the ‘Regatta of Death’, Australia needed a top two finish in the final to qualify for the Games and finished fourth - meaning there was no Australian men's eight at the Games for the first time since 1948.

The following years represented a change of pace for Josh, who moved into the men's four. He found substantial success, winning back-to-back World Championship gold medals in 2017 and 2018. The continued dominance of the team led to their commendation as World Rowing Male Crew of the Year for 2018.

In 2019, Josh was selected in Australian men's sweep squad which was casting an eye towards the Tokyo Olympics. He linked up with Sam Hardy in the men's pair at the 2019 World Championships. The duo finished third overall, which qualified the boat for the Olympics.

Josh and Sam started fast at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing first in their heat to qualify for the semi-finals. Unfortunately, things didn’t go to plan from there on with a fourth-place finish in the semi-finals denying them a chance at a medal.

Josh returned to the men's eight for the 2023 international season. Silver at the World Rowing Cup II was followed by a fantastic performance at the World Rowing Cup III where the team won gold against the favored Great Britain.

In May of 2024, Josh competed once again at the World Rowing Cup II, as the Australian team claimed fourth place. Josh has competed with the Sydney Rowing Club, after moving there since he returned from the US. We wish Josh every success and will be cheering loudly from here in Aus #tcspirit.

Melbourne Reunion

Friday, 30 August 2024

TOBA is looking forward to hosting the Interstate Reunion in Melbourne on Friday, 30 August. If you're living in Sydney, travelling for business or just feel like a break away, we'd love you to join us.  Several Old Boys are flying from Perth - Melbourne for the get together.

We will commence with a pre-event catch up at Young & Jacksons before proceeding to the iconic Savage Club.

It's always a cracking get-together and we'd love to see you there.

Rickatacka 2024

Saturday, 7 September at the Charles Hotel

TOBA is delighted to present a music event to 'rock' your socks off...

A massive rock show with performances by College Alumni Ian Falk ('84), Dave Thomas ('85) & Jamie Di Florio ('88) (80's Underground/Mod Squad), Jamie Mercanti ('80) (Slim Jim & The Phatts), Neil Fernandes ('74) (Mannikins), Sal Abate ('00) (Hells Bells & AC/DC Tribute), Mick Burn ('85) (Jets/Chain/Hope River Road), Michael 'Jacko' Jackson ('82) (J Babies), Duncan MacKintosh ('87) and Vacate Palace featuring Bon Nastasi ('23). Oscar Palermo ('23), Seb Carr ('23) & Cuba Williams ('25).

Special guest performances Pete Torre ('89), Terry Jones ('70), Steve Spiers (85), Harry Smith ('21), Marty Pervan, Dan Hart and many more to be announced. 

Everyone is welcome, so feel free to invite family, friends and work colleagues. We hope you can join us for an epic night! 

Attendees must be 18 or over.

TOBA Members Assistance Program (MAP)

The Trinity-Terrace Old Boys' Association, in partnership with Assure are delighted to offer Members of TOBA access to our Members Assistance Program (MAP).  The MAP simulates an Employment Assistant Program (EAP) often available through an employer, with the provision of confidential solution focused support.  TOBA Members and their eligible family will be able to access up to four fully subsidised sessions with professional counsellors, wellbeing and diet coaching, legal advice and financial consultation to name a few.  This service is completely CONFIDENTIAL and provides up to four fully subsidises sessions per person. 

In addition, the Wellbeing Gateway offered through Assure is your personal digital platform for better health and wellbeing, supporting you to thrive at work, in health and life.  To sign up to this complimentary platform head to Wellbeing Gateway and sign up using the details on the below flyer.   To book a confidential session with an experienced health professional head to Assure's website for more information.