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2022 Tasmanian Youth Forum 

This year, TYF 2022 ‘I am me’ provides young people aged 12-25 years with a platform to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion of young people in Tasmania, and how young people can feel safe and supported to speak out on matters important to them. 

Registrations are now open!

Find out more about TYF at the YNOT website, or register by contacting YNOT Project Officer Jo Horton at tyf@ynot.org.au or 0488 235 511. 

Northern Rangers FC

Northern Rangers FC is seeking a goalkeeper for our division 1 under 14 team.

West Tamar School Holiday Program

Please complete the Program Booking Sheet below,  and return it to the West Tamar Council (PO Box 16, Riverside, Tas. 7250 / andrew.beeston@wtc.tas.gov.au) to reserve the place. 

Please note that spaces are limited and activities may close once full. 

Flanagan Taekwondo Tasmania

Flanagan Taekwondo Tasmania offers a flexible program, committed instructors, and an enthusiastic class environment. Click thelinkto find out more. 

Online program to help families of children with eczema

Every day, thousands of Australian children suffer the effects of eczema, and families struggle with managing eczema and children’s behavioural and emotional adjustment. 

Healthy Living Triple P is an adaptation of the successful Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, offering practical ideas and support for parents of children with eczema. This innovative online program is designed to help parents manage their child’s eczema more easily, help children cope with their eczema and emotions, prevent and manage difficult child behaviour, and reduce the impact of eczema on families. 

Over the next few months, parents of 2-10 year old children with eczema are able to access Healthy Living Triple P free of charge as part of a research project through the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Griffith University, and the University of Queensland. For more information, please visit us at https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/eczema/, contact Dr Amy Mitchell on (07) 3735 6462, or email healthyliving@uq.edu.au. 

Helping Families Navigate Cancer

An upcoming webinar to assist families to communicate effectively and compassionately whilst navigating a cancer journey.

Registration is easy via the QR code on the flyer.

ADHD Support Groups

Launceston ADHD Support Group Meeting stated on Wednesday 9th February. The format this year will be a little different with two separate groups – 1 for parents of children with ADHD and another for adults with ADHD.

The meeting will alternate between 10 am and 7 pm, so there is an opportunity to attend either a morning or evening session each month, depending on what suits you. The group will aim to have a theme each week which will focus on after an initial introduction and chat. 

The following meetings will be held at the Windsor Precinct in the room adjacent to the oval. 

• 10 am-11 am – 9th Mar – Parents session
• 7 pm – 8 pm – 9th Mar – Adults with ADHD session 
• 10 am-11 am – 23rd Mar – Adults with ADHD session
• 7 pm – 8 pm – 23rd Mar – Parents session 

As this is an inside space please ensure you bring a mask, hand sanitiser will be provided.  Please do not attend if you have any covid symptoms or for any reason should be isolating.  Check-in will also be required.

To find out more, please visit their Website: https://adhdsupportgroups.com.au/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adhdsupportgroups

Fostering Hope

Fostering Hope is an initiative raising awareness of fostering to Christians.

To find out more, please visit their 

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fosteringhopecommunity

or Website: https://www.fosteringhope.community/

Passenger conduct code for school bus services

Should you have any questions, please contact the Passenger Transport Branch at ptscontracts@stategrowth.tas.gov.au or on 03 6166 3343 (9 am to 5 pm weekdays).

BreastScreen Tasmania Bus (Exeter)

BreastScreen Tasmania is part of BreastScreen Australia – a national breast screening program that aims to continue to reduce deaths from breast cancer through early detection of the disease.

BreastScreen Tasmania provides a free screening mammogram every two years to women between the age of 50 and 74 years throughout Tasmania. While women in the target age group are particularly encouraged to participate, all women over the age of 40 years are eligible for the program.

Click the link to find out more. 

Saver Plus

Saver Plus can help boost your savings for education costs by matching your savings dollar-for-dollar, up to $500.

Many participants have used their matched savings to purchase computers and iPads, school uniforms, sports equipment and fees, excursions and camps and other school related costs.

Saver Plus is delivered by The Smith Family and is currently looking for new participants!

To be eligible, participants must meet all of the following criteria:

• have a current Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card;
• be at least 18 years old;
• have some regular income from work* or child support payments (*themselves or their partner, including casual, part-time, full-time, informal or seasonal employment);
• be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment
• be a parent or guardian of a child at school OR be attending or returning to vocational education themselves.

Dyslexia Support Group