Community News

Casting Call

Emma Watkins is bringing her Teenage Boss show to Tasmania to film and casting is open now. 

 

The casting call is for 15 - 18 year olds and their families living in Tasmania, with a conscious choice to cast inclusively and with the diversity that represents Australia (so very genuinely anyone can apply). 

 

The application link is at www.teenageboss.com.au

You can view the recent series made in South Australia on ABC iView: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/teenage-boss-next-level


Teeny Tiny Teepees and StoryBook Magic Presents

THE JINGLE BELL CHRISTMAS PARTY

Join us, for an evening of festive family fun and entertainment this Christmas, where magical memories are certain to be made.

When: Friday 13 December, 2024 from 5pm til 7pm

Where: Kingborough Community Hub featuring Santa in our magical Christmas Igloo.

Come and get a photo and also receive a special gift. There will be fun and games from Ivy the Elf of True Fairytale Entertainment and StoryBook Magic Princesses - The Snow Queen & Princess Beauty, fun Festive Crafts, including Reindeer food making, a Christmas Disco with DJ Direen mixing classic holiday tunes and current chart faves, face painting by GlitterArtzy Face Painting & Mona Leesa Face Painting, Food Trucks, Christmas Decorations and Styling, Glitter Wall Backdrop for enchanting photo ops, a Costume Competition and more.

Secure your Tickets Now and make this holiday season unforgettable at The Jingle Bell Christmas Party: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1318259  

For more info regarding the event or for any questions on tickets, please email: storybooktas@gmail.com or teenytinyteepees@gmail.com


Are You A Parent of a Child between 0 to 12 Years Old?

Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland and The University of Queensland, are conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and climate change.

If you are a parent (18+ years) of a child aged 0 to 12 years and live in Australia, we would love to hear your views. You will need to complete a short online survey. To find out more or to participate, please visit https://tinyurl.com/4e3mmrjc

This research has been approved by the UniSQ Human Research Ethics Committee (ETH2024-0126) 

 


Children and Young People Advisory Group

The Department of Health is currently in the process of recruiting children and young people (aged 12 – 18 years) who are passionate about making a difference to the Children and Young People Advisory Group (CYPAG) as part of their commitment to engaging with young Tasmanians about how they can improve their services

The Child Safety and Wellbeing Service (CSW Service) is supporting recruitment to the CYPAG via an Expression of Interest process (EOI) with applications closing at 5pm on 21 December 2024.

More Information and How to Apply

·         see the Position Description and Applicant Information Package below

·         check out our poster (attached)

·         access our application form and email through to csws@health.tas.gov.au (attached)

If you have any questions or would like support to complete your application, please email the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service Team at csws@health.tas.gov.au and we will reach out to you.