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24.01.2022 The University of Tasmania's Institute for Social Change is looking for your feedback on borders and community health. This survey will take about 10 mins to complete and will be open until midnight, Sunday 11 October.

23.01.2022 Did you know that Maxima Joblink has a Huonville Office? Come on down, meet the team of locals who are here to help with a range of employment related matters. They also have free donuts, which taste amazing

23.01.2022 Terror Australis Readers & Writers Festival is pleased to announce a new short story writing competition for children and young writers (to age 16) in the Huon Valley and surrounds. Competition Opens: Monday 2 November 2020 - but you can start work on your story now! Entries Due: 6 pm SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2020 ... With the support of the Huon Valley Council, this year’s competition is being conducted entirely online to ensure it is COVID-19 safe. Children (to age 16) who normally live in the Huon Valley, full time or part time, are encouraged to enter.

23.01.2022 Looking for something to do this Friday? The Dover & South Action Group have a great activity to take part in.

20.01.2022 Are you looking for work? Do you need to update your resume? Do you want to improve your interview skills?... Get professional help so you stand out from the crowd. Book into one of these FREE one day workshops now at the Huonville Library September: Friday 4th or 18th October: Friday 2nd, 16th or 30th Time: 10.00am 2.30pm Place: Huonville Library Bookings: Call 6121 7010 or use the Eventbrite link below.

19.01.2022 Looking for an easy, fun and education activity for the school holidays? The Tassie4Kids "Big Tassie Lap Activity Book" is a great way to keep your children occupied, engaged and entertained this school holidays.

19.01.2022 Extension School (Years 11-12) In 2020, Kingston High School will become a Year 7-12 Extension School. Students will be able to attend Kingston High School as either a shared enrolment with another institution or as a full-time student. Students will have access to a wide range of Year 11-12 courses and they will also be able to enrol in a variety of courses available through Virtual Learning Tasmania. Any questions related to studying at Kingston High School in Years 11-12 c...an be submitted to the school via the electronic contact form or you can email the Year 11-12 project officer drectly at: [email protected]

16.01.2022 Have you heard about the Huonville Playgroup Christmas Party? It is happening on Tuesday 1 December at the Huonville Community Church from 10 am to 12 pm. Hit the link below to check it out.

16.01.2022 Have you checked out ARVOs yet? We’d love to see you this week for some free after school activities! Wednesday 18 November... Burtons Reserve Park, Cygnet 3pm4pm Thursday 19 November Dover District School Hall (Playground at the front of the school), 3pm4pm Friday 20 November Huon Valley Hub Green ‘Teen’ Space, Huonville, 3:30pm5pm Come along, get active and have some fun with a mix of games in the great outdoors. It's a great opportunity to meet new friends, too! Be sure to follow us for updates on where we’ll be each week, or visit the Huon Valley Council website: www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/services/my-community/youth You can also give our Youth Development Officer, Mitch, a call on (03) 6264 0300

15.01.2022 Ticket to Play provides two vouchers up to $100 each towards club membership for children aged 5-17 years and listed on a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or in Out of Home Care. Vouchers can be used either both at one activity provider, or at two different activity providers.

14.01.2022 A reminder that tomorrow the Huon Valley Council's Community Development team will be at Burtons Reserve for a family picnic. It looks like the weather will be amazing, so if you are near by, please come and join us.

14.01.2022 Huon Valley Seasonal Worker Transport Survey Get Picking is a program run through the Geeveston Community Centre. With the fruit picking season in the Huon Valley not far away, we need your help please. Often not having transport is a reason why locals are not able to work on local farms. ... THIS SURVEY IS FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE HUON VALLEY ONLY PLEASE. At the end of the survey you can enter your email address for a chance to win 1 of 3 $40 vouchers. The survey is open till Sunday 27th September, 8pm.

13.01.2022 6 STEPS TO HAVING A CONVERSATION Step 5 to having a conversation about mental health is... Know where to recommend help If your friend says something that worries you, it’s important to let them know that help is available. ... Always remember, though, that making a recommendation does not require you to fix or solve anything. By recommending help: you are not responsible for making sure that they get better you are not required to make personal sacrifices you are letting them know that help is available you are supporting them to make a change in their life Recommendations should connect a person with a support that can help them. This could be: A medical centre A youth mental health service A mental health organisation A school counsellor, welfare officer or psychologist You may need to recommend a few different places to them before they decide on which place is the best one for them. Lifeline Tasmania and Kids Helpline Official are really good go-to support services if you or anyone you know needs help. Tip: Having information printed off or on your phone ready to access will help a lot www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au//6-steps-to-having-a-conversation #checkin #mentalhealthweek2020

11.01.2022 Body image along with social media pressures are a serious problem for young people of any gender, I am Media Smart is here to help. Flinders University researchers developed I am Media Smart, a fully confidential program found to help people both with body image concerns as well as those already showing signs of an eating disorder. The trial is open to 13-25 year-olds of any gender from Australia. As an appreciation of your time a $30 voucher will be sent to participants who complete all 4 surveys over the program. To find out more or to participate visit: https://mediasmart.flinders.edu.au/

10.01.2022 Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Australian Association for Environmental Education in collaboration with community partners presents our first of three FREE community connect events supporting our response and recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 within our community via the theme of sustainability. Come along and enjoy an offering of local Artist & Educator facilitated ephemeral art and nature play experiences, COVID ISO skill & story sharing and a Repair Cafe! **Please note current COVID-19 Govt guidelines apply**

10.01.2022 Celebrate Halloween at home this year Public Health is discouraging trick-or-treating this Halloween. This is because it’s risky to have unnecessary close contact with many unfamiliar people whose current health you don't know. Instead of knocking on doors, it’s better to hold your activities at home with a small number of healthy friends and family. If you are going to take part in trick-or-treating, make sure to follow these guidelines: Treats should be individually ...wrapped go for lollies or mini-chocolate bars. All children need to be supervised by an adult. Take care when walking around the streets look both ways before crossing. Use hand sanitiser before eating any treats. Wait for other families to leave a house before you approach. If you or anyone in your house is feeling unwell, stay at home and do not take part. Have a safe and spooky time this weekend! See more

09.01.2022 The #AussieBirdCount is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town. You can count as many times as you like over the week, we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period. The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.

09.01.2022 The Huon Valley’s own Toby Thorpe has been nominated for 2021 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year! Toby is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and climate action. Through his initiatives, Huonville High School became the second Australian winner of the international Zayed Sustainability Prize launching Tasmania as a global leader in renewable energy innovation. Toby is executive director at the Climate Justice Initiative, which runs in-school workshops to help... young people understand their power to make a positive impact and connect with activists around the world. Recipients announced tomorrow Tomorrow (30 Oct), the four Tasmanian recipients of the Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero Awards will be announced at the Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards! You will be able to tune into the live stream of the awards ceremony on Australian of the Year Awards at 1:15pm. #AusoftheYear www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/toby-thorpe/2308 See more

08.01.2022 Colony 47 - TTW want to hear your feedback about your housing situation! This survey is for young people (aged 15-24 years) They are a group of young people working on a project as part of Anti-Poverty Week 2020. They want to learn and understand the issues that impact and drive youth homelessness.... This survey is anonymous. By taking part, YOU CAN WIN a $50 shopping voucher.

07.01.2022 Hey Cygnet, Frances, Nicole and Mitch from the Huon Valley Council Youth Services team are at Burtons Reserve until after 4 pm to hang out and have some fun with. We have a big jenga set, totem tennis, and footy balls to play with. ... Come and join us. This has been sponsored by the Huon Valley Community Bank Branches

06.01.2022 Washing our hands is one of the most effective ways to stop colds and flues from spreading. Wash your hands often, make sure you get a good soapy lather up and rinse off well. These simply steps will help keep you fighting strong, like a superhero.

06.01.2022 Would you like to learn more about helping youth with their mental health? This workshop will provide you with the skills to feel more confident in identifying and supporting youth to seek help for their mental health.

06.01.2022 6 STEPS TO HAVING A CONVERSATION Step 6: Recommend positive small changes Not all recommendations need to be professional. Even just making some small changes in our lives can help our mental health in a big way.... Diet: Eat a more balanced diet and avoid caffeine in the afternoon or evening. Caffeine can impact sleep and concentration. Exercise: Exercise helps you to feel good. This can help will clearing our thoughts, helping us feel better and also exhausting us, improving sleep. Sleep: Getting enough sleep is important, aim for 8 to 10 hours each night. Don’t look at your phone or watch a screen while in bed, which will help you get to sleep. Substances: Using less drugs and drinking less alcohol helps. Substances are known to change how we think and feel, so reducing how much is being used is a good step forward. Tip: These recommendations can be good to start with and show some immediate benefits. It could make seeking professional help easier later on Thanks for joining us as we looked at a few good ways to #checkin with friends about mental health for #mentalhealthweek2020 All six steps will always be available on the Huon Valley Council website, so you can revisit this page anytime for some helpful tips! www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au//6-steps-to-having-a-conversation Also, be sure to view our Youth webpage to stay up to date on events coming up in the Valley: www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/services/my-community/youth

05.01.2022 Have you heard about the new Huon Valley Hub? It will be a place for our community to connect, share, learn and grow together. Friday 4 December is the open day, there will be loads happening so come on over and see what the space will be like.

05.01.2022 Hey Cygnet, looking for something fun to do this Wednesday? Our ARVOs after school activities taking part at Burtons Reserve. The Huon Valley Council is pleased to provide this service, which has been sponsored by Huon Valley Community Bank Branches.

04.01.2022 Have you seen the Commissioner for Children and Young People Tasmania zine? It has been created by children and young people for them. Have a look, see what it has to say and share it with your friends and family.

03.01.2022 If you or someone you know is currently in Year 10, then this is a valuable event to attend. The Huonville High School is hosting a "What's Next?" information session on Wednesday 26 August, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Check out the link below for more information and how to take part.

03.01.2022 The Tasmanian Government is looking to hear from Young People on their Renewable Energy Action Plan. Click the link below to share your voice and help shape plans for our future.

01.01.2022 Hey Franklin, The Youth Service team, Nicole, Frances & Mitch, will be down at the Foreshore playground (behind Osteria) for a pop-up child and family play space this afternoon. We will be there around 3 pm to after 4 pm, so come and join us when school finishes.