Events

Our yoga sessions focus on improving your flexibility and mobility, balance and coordination.

With instructors from Udara.

Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.

Our yoga sessions focus on improving your flexibility and mobility, balance and coordination.

With instructors from Udara.

Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.

Mat Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility and enchaining overall body alignment. It involves performing a series of controlled movements on a mat, using body weight as a resistance. The exercises target specific muscle groups including the abdominals, back, hips, and glutes.

Strength For Life now has extra sessions per week* so more of Hobart can gain access this popular class.

Our classes are now on various Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am to allow new people to experience what Strength for Life has to offer.

Strength for Life aims to improve the health and vitality of older adults through exercise and community.

Weekly sessions are run by an accredited exercise physiologist and involve a combination of strength and balance exercises to help improve physical fitness and mobility for a better quality of life.

All fitness levels are welcome! Please wear comfortable clothing and a drink bottle.

*Only 1 class per person per week.

Come along to a session that creates deep relaxation for the mind and body, and is a gentle wellness experience that is open for all.

Created for people who seek a meditative or calming state. In our modern culture, we may find it difficult to practice meditation or to carve out the time to pause. By stepping into a deep experience of music-sound, we can restore from our busy lifestyles, everyday stresses and open space to be more in the moment.

Changing your mindset can change your life. A mindset is a set of assumptions or beliefs that influences everything you see and do. Studies have shown that mindset directly affects not only mood and behaviour but also physiology. Rebecca will discuss the latest research on mindset and explain the difference between fixed and growth mindsets. She will then offer practical tips for identifying and changing those mindsets that limit you, so you can better achieve more both at work and at home.

Join SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY to learn more about what they do to bring positive change to the Tasmanian community, reducing stigma around mental health issues and encouraging supportive conversations. Additionally, this session will explore practical tips on how you can participate in a supportive conversation with a friend, family member or teammate.

Step into the world of Scottish country dancing where lively traditional music and upbeat dancing combine to create social connections and enhance wellbeing. Not just good for health and fitness but great for mental health too.

You can bring a friend or come on your own -  you'll dance with many people. Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your drink bottle. You don't need a kilt to dance either!

Trauma Informed Practice is not only a growing mandate in many frontline job roles, but it is also contemporary practice. Providing people with interactions that are trauma informed results in better service outcomes in the long-term. It also reduces the risk of re-traumatisation, builds trust, and supports ongoing access for people who might otherwise not engage.

A two hour First Aid Information session for parents and carers of babies and young children.

During the session you will learn information on children's health, first aid, and safety in a warm and friendly environment.

Pop in and find out all about Seniors Week 2024. Grab a copy of the Event Guide and learn how you can get involved in Seniors Week 2024. With heaps of great events happening around the state, including many intergenerational activities, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in something new, regardless of your age.

No bookings required for this event.

Rediscover the sounds you love with a quick free 15-minute hearing check* with Hearing Australia’s friendly team. At the hearing check, Hearing Australia staff will guide you through maintaining good hearing health and provide information on how to manage common hearing issues. Take the first step to start your journey towards better hearing.

To secure a hearing check, walk into our wellness hub from 9am on the day to make a booking with our team.

_{* Only 15-minute hearing checks are free. Other services may attract charges/fees or may be subsidised for those eligible under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program, to which conditions apply. A hearing check is a screening that helps identify people that may have hearing loss.}

Does Acne affect you, your loved one or someone you know? Join Sharkra Medi Spa and Laser Clinic for an informative discussion with Director Tanya Ahmed.

Tanya will be introducing Aviclear, a groundbreaking device that will change the way acne is treated. With no medication, no downtime and no side effects, Aviclear is the gold standard in treating acne safely and effectively once and for all.  

Tanya will discuss all things acne and shed light on a bright future for all acne sufferers.

R U OK? offers a free workshop for anyone in the community who wishes to learn how to have an R U OK? conversation with someone they are worried about.

The workshops have been named ‘Locals Know Best’ because community members are the experts about where they live, learn, work, and play, and what is going to be most helpful to them.

The aim of the workshop is to build confidence and capacity to have an R U OK? conversation and meaningfully connect with those who are struggling.

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and listen to Russell Robertson as he plays some of his favourite covers and footy favourites. 

Tassie's’ own Russell "Robbo" Robertson is a former professional Australian rules footballer, who last played for the Melbourne Football Club.

No booking required for this event.

Got a spare 10 minutes? Stop by the St John CPR Lab to learn lifesaving skills. Whether you're young or old, a novice or seeking a refresher, St John's expert trainers will guide you through CPR essentials. It only takes a few minutes, but it could save a life!

No booking required for this event.

Join Mr. Nick Modrovich, Principal Audiologist from Ability Hearing and Balance, for an immersive workshop on tinnitus assessment, treatment, and management. With over 20 years of expertise in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), Nick empowers Tasmanians with practical strategies and hands-on techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to reclaim peace amidst the noise.

Lifeline's Accidental Counsellor workshop empowers you to develop the skills needed to offer compassionate and effective support to loved ones, colleagues, or even strangers experiencing emotional distress.

Whether facing these situations at home, work, or in your community, this workshop provides valuable tools you can use to navigate them confidently.

While this workshop doesn't qualify you as a professional counsellor, you'll gain the confidence and practical tools to offer compassionate and helpful support to friends, family, colleagues, and others in need.

Do you love making music with friends? Or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of being in a band? Maybe you just love a good old sing in the shower? Join the Learning team from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra as they facilitate an hour of interactive games and activities that will have you playing, singing, listening and exploring music. No previous experience is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to participate in this fun, collaborative session of music making.

1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health problem in any given year. 

The Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to someone who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Please note this course is not a therapy or support group, it’s an education course to learn how to give first aid to others.

Unlock the full potential of your hearing aids with Principal Audiologist Mr. Nick Modrovich from Ability Hearing and Balance! Learn how these devices work, the importance of hearing rehabilitation through brain hearing, and practical tips for adapting. Join us to gain expert insights and optimise your hearing experience for richer, clearer communication!

Join Palliative Care Tasmania to celebrate the launch of their children’s book, ‘What Is Grief?’

Hard-cover copies of the book will be for sale on the day. Every book sold allows Palliative Care Tasmania to donate 10 soft-cover copies of ‘What Is Grief?’ to Tasmanian communities.

‘What Is Grief’ was written by award-winning, best-selling author Jess Sanders and illustrated by Stephanie Spartels for Palliative Care Tasmania’s Learning Through Loss program. Learning Through Loss provides free grief education and resources to those working with children and young people. Learning Through Loss is funded by the Tasmanian Department of Health and Healthy Tasmania. 

To learn more about the Learning Through Loss program visit www.learningthroughloss.org.au

Morning tea will be provided. 

Specsavers Hobart recognises the importance healthy eyes play throughout our day-to-day lives. As part of their commitment to improving the sight of our community, Specsavers Hobart are offering a vision screening at our Hobart wellness hub, performed by an optometrist, free of charge.

Join OsteoStrong on World Osteoporosis Day for an insightful presentation on bone health. Discover the essential role of minerals, vitamins, exercise and hormones in maintaining strong bones, and learn strategies to prevent bone loss as we age. Equip yourself with the knowledge to protect your bones and ensure lifelong strength.

Don’t miss out on your free quick hearing screening with audiologist Mr. Nick Modrovich! Spaces are limited, so act fast. Call 1300 327 776 now to secure your spot and to avoid disappointment. 18+ patients only. 

In the lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Kai Sakakibara was one of the top BMX racers in the world. He then suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident during the final stages of qualifying before being able to realise his Olympic dream.

He was the first to celebrate his sister Saya winning Gold for Australia at Paris 2024 in the sport that nearly took his life.

Join Kai as he shares his story at St Lukes Launceston.

Join Marion Haydon, an accredited Health and Wellbeing Coach, for a one-hour workshop designed to help you reflect on how sustainable lifestyle changes can improve your overall health and well-being. Lifestyle medicine focuses on the healthy habits that can empower you to enhance both your well-being and quality of life.

Living with diabetes means living with an increased risk of foot problems. FootSmart gives you the skills and knowledge to create a care routine that will help avoid future foot problems. It’s estimated that 15% of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime, this is why good foot care is so important. 

This session is suitable for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Making sense of your medications can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be. MedSmart will give you information about your medications, how they work, how to take them and how they help manage your diabetes. By the end of this program, you will have the confidence to self-manage your medications.

This session is suitable for people with Type 2 diabetes.

Exercise – of course we all know it’s good for health, especially if you have diabetes, but knowing where to start and how to stay motivated can be tough. Get support and be empowered to take the first step in making exercise a part of your routine, or perhaps increasing the amount you are already doing. 

Suitable for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Do you know how to reduce your chances of skin cancer? Join Jane from Cancer Council Tasmania as she goes through tips and practical advice on how to protect your skin and increase your chances of staying sun safe.