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23.01.2022 Please join with us to celebrate Tasmania’s children! Housing Choices Tasmania is proud to sponsor Children’s Week in Tasmania. National Children’s Week will be held from the 24 October to the 1 November 2020. Children’s Week will look a bit different this year. We're calling all community groups and organisations to register their in-person or online activities and events. Register here: www.childrensweektas.com.au. ... For more information send us a message or email: [email protected] See more

19.01.2022 We invite you to join us for the Big Table Simultaneous Community Lunch, a project organised in collaboration with the East Devonport Community House. To mark Anti-Poverty Week, the Big Table Lunch invites everyone in the East Devonport community to eat a free lunch from the comfort of your home. Due to COVID-19, we cannot gather all together like we usually do, but we encourage you to invite a friend, neighbour or family to join you for lunch. To find out more contact Lisa at the East Devonport Neighbourhood House on 6427 9985 or Kath at Housing Choices Tasmania on 1300 312 447.

18.01.2022 Although we can't all feast together this year, it's wonderful to see how everyone is participating and having lunch in smaller groups. We were able to chat on the phone with our residents over lunch and enjoy dining together in spirit. Thank you to everyone who shared photos from their #TheBigTable!

17.01.2022 Burnie Library is hosting some fantastic and free digital literacy sessions. Pictured here are some members of our Tasmanian Resident Advisory Committee (TRAC), learning some new skills and sharing their newly acquired knowledge! This was a great way for our residents to get familiar with their iPads, which they are using for their virtual TRAC meetings.

14.01.2022 To mark Mental Health Week, Wellways Burnie is hosting some fantastic activities next week. If you're feeling creative, sign up to the Artworks of Hope art workshops (register by 5 October) that will support individuals to create mixed-media pieces focused on the message of hope. Or, if you're after the company of a furry friend, register for the Burnie Community Dog Walk, which will be followed by a delicious BBQ. Don't worry if you don't have a dog, courtesy of the Burnie Dogs’ Home and the Retired Greyhounds, there will be a couple of dogs who would love some attention! Registration for the dog walk closes tomorrow, 2 October. Find more details on both events in the flyers provided here.

11.01.2022 This week is Get Online Week at Burnie Library, and there's some great prizes to be won! We invite you to head down to Burnie Library tomorrow between 10am-11.30am for a Digital Skills program. Bookings are essential, and everyone gets a gift bag that attends. For more info please see the flyer below.

10.01.2022 Beautiful progress pics of our 18 unit development in Somerset!

09.01.2022 This week is Mental Health Week, and we invite you to 'check-in' to the Mental Health Week community online expo. No matter who you are, where you are, or the role you play in mental health, the Connecting with Community online expo is for you! Visit: www.anglicare-tas.org.au/MHW2020 to register for a great range of workshops, resources and webinars running all of this week.

07.01.2022 From October 11 - October 17, Anti Poverty Week presents an opportunity for all Australians to learn about and understand poverty. It is also an opportunity to take action to end poverty. General Manager of Housing Choices Tasmania, Kim Bomford, spoke to Anti Poverty Week about the challenges that we are facing due to increased poverty, and how we are tackling those challenges. You can hear from Kim here: http://ow.ly/j5QO50BPLnQ... Learn more about Anti Poverty Week and the Everybody's Home campaign here: http://ow.ly/n9uR50BPLnP #AntiPovertyWeek #EverybodysHome

06.01.2022 Next week is Adult Learners' Week and Libraries Tasmania have put together a great bunch of free programs. Find more info below about the activities on offer at Burnie Library.

05.01.2022 The Kommunity Kids program is back for Term 4! Running every Wednesday at the Shorewell Park Reserve, join us for a 3.30pm start with fun for the whole family. COVID-safe guidelines will be in place and we look forward to seeing you all there.

02.01.2022 As COVID restrictions start to ease, what better time to get out and about to experience some of the many events on offer this year with North West Burnie Shines 2020. There is an amazing list of events ranging from art, exhibitions & displays, sport, music & dance, garden, family/children fun, markets/fairs and more. Here is a list of a few events that are happening as part of Burnie Shines: Scavenger Hunt around Burnie Sunday, 11 October Monday, 19 October 2020 - Join... in the hunt, look for the letters to complete the words in our scavenger hunt around Burnie. Random prize draw for all completed entries. https://www.burnieshines.com/fullprogram/scavengerhunt Robot Man Saturday, 17 October 2020 - "There's no reason why learning shouldn't be fun! No matter what the age, put a bunch of people in a room full of robotic equipment and the excitement and energy is exhilarating. Throw in some challenges, a few Dad jokes and iPads and it's a recipe for a really enjoyable time. 3 workshops available 9am-10.30am Workshop 1 Wonder Workshop "Dash" Robots. Suits children aged 5-8 11am -12.30pm Workshop 2 The Amazing Cubelets- Modular Robotics Suits Children aged 8-12 1.30pm-3pm Workshop 3 Lego Mindstorms EV3 - Sumo Wrestling Battle Bots! Suits children aged 10-16 Adult supervision is required. Spaces are limited - https://www.burnieshines.com/fullprogram/robotman Burnie Disc Golf Gala Day Sunday, 25 October - The City Of Burnie has an 18 hole Championship Disc Golf Course in the View Road but you don't have to be a champion to enjoy playing this great sport. Come along on the 25th of October from 10am, and try out the activities on offer. Golf discs will be provided for no charge and expert tuition will be available to assist you in navigating your way around the course, or simply have a throw and a putt. This is a sport for all age groups and no experience is necessary. Further details will be available on the Burnie Disc Golf Facebook page- https://www.burnieshines.com/fullprogram/frisbeegolf Emu Bay Lions Book Fair Thursday, 1 October Saturday, 31 October 2020 The 2020 Book Fair is by appointment only. To arrange a time send a text message to 0409 946 647 or 0400 966 138 with your name & contact number - https://www.burnieshines.com//10/01/emu-bay-lions-book-fair For a full list and the link to the full program of all activities happening as part of the Burnie Shines Event 2020 please go to: https://www.burnieshines.com/events or for any further information Contact Burnie City Council on 03 6430 5700

01.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. 2020 has presented new challenges for everybody, and it is more important than ever to check on your loved ones, and those who may be struggling. This year's message for R U OK? Day is "There's more to say after R U OK?". Visit the website for info on how to start the conversation, and to know what to say after you ask the question. Fantastic videos, guides and tips can be found here: https://www.ruok.org.au/ If you or someone you know is struggling, the Lifeline Australia support service is available. Call Lifeline on: 13 11 14

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