Community News
Water Polo 101 | Junior Program
The University of Tasmania Honey Badgers Water Polo Club is running a four-week Water Polo 101 introductory program for children aged 10 and older who are new to the sport or transitioning from flippa ball.
The sessions provide a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to water polo, where participants can learn the rules, practise essential skills, build confidence in the water and enjoy modified games in a supportive environment.
With the School Water Polo competition kicking off in Term 2, Water Polo 101 is an ideal opportunity for those considering playing for the first time in a Grade 5/6 or 7/8 team.
Please find more information in the flyer below.
Discover Sailing Days for Women and Girls
Girls aged between 10-18 are invited to these ‘introduction to sailing’ sessions at the Sandy Bay Sailing Club.
The sessions are being delivered as part of the Australian Government’s Sail our Way program.
- Date: Sunday 22 and 29 March
- Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm with a BBQ after the 29 March session
- Cost: $30 for both sessions
No sailing experience needed.
To register and for more information see the link here.
Sleep Rough Schools
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Sleep Rough, Tasmania’s biggest community sleepout. Our students and families are warmly invited to take part in Sleep Rough 2026, helping raise awareness and vital funds for people experiencing homelessness in Southern Tasmania.
Leah Wilson from Year 1 Echidnas and her family have already signed up, and we’d love to see more families join them.
Right now, more individuals and families than ever are struggling to find safe and stable housing. By taking part in Sleep Rough, participants spend one night stepping outside their comfort zone to better understand these challenges and support the services that help people rebuild their lives. It’s a simple but meaningful way for children to learn about empathy, kindness and looking out for others in our community.
Sleep Rough is also an opportunity to show our young people that they can make a real difference. By getting involved together as a family, students see first-hand how their actions can support others, build stronger communities and help shape a more caring future for everyone.
By participating, our school community will help raise vital funds so Hobart City Mission can continue providing housing support and essential services to people experiencing homelessness in our region.
Find out more and register at: www.sleeprough.com.au
Taroona Rugby Union Recruitment
2026 Tasmanian Youth Parliament
Dates: 19–25 July 2026
Applicable grades: Year 10 to 13
Event type: Residential Camp
Locations: The Lea Scout Hall, Parliament House, Tasmania
Cost: The cost is $300 (including a $20 deposit), covering all costs during the week, including accommodation, meals and transport. However, financial assistance is available for students who might not otherwise be able to attend due to financial barriers.
Youth Parliament provides students with a unique opportunity to develop their skills in advocacy, their understanding of democratic processes and their knowledge of current social, political and economic issues. Over the course of the week, participants will engage with educational workshops, speakers' panels, problem-solving policy exercises and debates upon bills the students themselves have drafted!
Applications can be submitted online via this link.