Tasmanian Hospitality Association in Hobart, Tasmania | Non-profit organisation

Tasmanian Hospitality Association

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6220 7300

Address: 25/93 Salamanca Place 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 Read the latest THA Hospitality Review, September 2020 edition - click the link below https://tha.asn.au/news/hospitality-review-september-2020

24.01.2022 ** UPDATE COVID-19 SOUTH AUSTRALIA ** THA CEO Steve Old has been chasing answers from the Tasmanian Government over the past 36hrs in relation to the latest COVID-19 situation in South Australia and the impact this potentially has on our state and industry. Can we encourage all industry operators to listen in to Premier Gutwein’s and Mark Veitch’s press conference at 2:15pm today for the latest information on what this means for Tasmania.... The Government has committed to providing the THA with a response on this situation and we will communicate this to you once we are advised.

24.01.2022 The THA welcomes the State Government’s budget announcement of $1 million to establish a new not for profit industry led Registered Training Organisation. The new RTO will be a joint venture between the THA & TICT, and will be dedicated to delivering exceptional industry outcomes across hospitality and tourism. It is important for Tasmania’s future workforce that the hospitality and tourism workforces are skilled and trained to create a nimble and relevant workforce, with hands on skills, with a focus on all of Tasmania.

23.01.2022 THA CEO HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY UPDATE Each fortnight, THA CEO Steve Old will provide our members with an update on the key issues affecting the industry, through a video message. This week Steve covers the Victorian lockdown situation, the launch of the ‘Play it COVID-safe’ campaign and the Tasmanian Government’s Container Deposit Scheme models. ... These updates will alternate each week with the distribution of ‘THA News’ the Association’s newsletter, keeping you informed with the latest news, State and Federal government updates and support, and corporate offers. Like, share and follow to keep up to date with the latest industry news. https://bit.ly/3sgLqWD

22.01.2022 A brand new episode of Hospitality in our community is out now wherever you get your podcasts! #hospitalityinourcommunity #hospitalitypodcast

21.01.2022 Yesterday the THA conducted the 1st of 3 Hospitality Showcases around the state. Over 120 students from Southern Tasmania had the opportunity to learn & experience what careers in the hospitality industry really look like.Students were able to engage with staff from Wrest Point in fun & interactive activities & listen to brilliant mentors who shared their experiences & love for the hospitality industry. Thank you to the Beacon Foundation and Wrest Point Hobart for working alongside the THA to make the experience so enjoyable and inspiring for the students. We look forward to the next events in Launceston & Burnie in the coming weeks

21.01.2022 Extending support for Tasmanian tenants and new assistance for landlords experiencing hardship https://bit.ly/3bwMtu4

21.01.2022 The Tasmanian Hospitality Association has launched the Stand Up for Hospitality campaign, urging the state Government to ease the unnecessary restrictions on drinking alcohol while standing up. The THA is imploring the Government to ease the restrictions on stand up drinking. THA CEO Steve Old says Public Health need to reconsider the restrictions that are crippling the industry. Even if they said that it’s a recommendation it’s recommended that you sit but if those peopl...e really want to stand then they’re allowed to stand. We can’t see why the government couldn’t implement that. Tasmania has had 84 days since the last case of coronavirus in the state, yet Public Health are still dragging their heels on releasing the restrictions on the sector. Western Australia has now allowed unrestricted stand up drinking for four months yet residents in the safest state in the country are still being forced to sit down. The industry has to take a STAND. Many thanks to The Richmond Arms Hotel General Manager Tom Darke for hosting the launch. Like, share and use the hashtag #standupforhospitality when sharing your experiences at Tasmania's food, beverage and accommodation providers on social media

21.01.2022 Collecting patron contact details and changes to alcohol consumption requirements at licenced venues https://bit.ly/3eRgQxa

20.01.2022 COVID-19 Contact Tracing Digital Tools For Hospitality & Tourism https://digitalready.tas.gov.au//contact-tracing-digital-/

20.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. 2020 has been a tough year for many people and our industry, has been heavily affected. It’s even more important at the moment to remind ourselves that there’s more to say after R U OK? Check-in on your colleagues and loved ones and start the conversation today. Visit www.ruok.org.au for more information

19.01.2022 The Tasmanian Hospitality Association held our second successful hospitality showcase in Launceston yesterday which offers students in years 9-12 an insight to career opportunities in the sector. Thanks to all the schools involved for making it a great day!

19.01.2022 A fantastic effort and congratulations to THA board member and restaurant division President Angelo Fraraccio and his team. Well done guys

19.01.2022 Banks enter phase two on COVID-19 deferred loans https://bit.ly/3h6a7Pz

18.01.2022 This is an opportunity to have conversations, build relationships and broaden awareness of men's mental health. Including guest speakers, activities and Tassie's finest food and beverages. So grow a mo, grab a mate and let's have a yack about men's mental health Saturday 14th November MAC 2 - Macquarie Wharf, Hobart... Details www.thebigyack.com

18.01.2022 Another great day highlighting the hospitality industry to students in the Launceston area

18.01.2022 Fantastic to have Tasmanian Labor backing the 'Stand Up for Hospitality' campaign, urging the State Government to ease the restrictions on seated drinking. Beach Hotel Burnie owner and THA Board Member Ben Carpenter joined Labor Leader Rebecca White on the North West Coast to discuss the issue. White said the Government hadn’t been able to explain the evidence that supported the continued ban on standing to have a drink in hospitality venues. The government’s insistence tha...t people must be seated at all times while drinking alcohol is causing more pain for an industry that’s already been hammered by COVID-19, Ms White said. Many venues are reporting an ongoing loss of businesses as people cancel Christmas functions and make other arrangements so they don’t have to sit down to have a drink. The ban on drinking while standing up is inconsistent with the advice provided by public health experts in other states, making it even harder to justify. See the Labor Leader's full media release here http://taslabor.com/standing-up-for-our-hospitality-indust/ #standupforhospitality

18.01.2022 Small Business Energy Support Grants https://bit.ly/32Bz0gs

17.01.2022 Please see below, information regarding Show Day Public Holidays for October 2020. If you have any questions, please call Merv Saltmarsh on 6220 7305 or email [email protected] https://bit.ly/3kAJwfr

17.01.2022 Fantastic Effort!!

15.01.2022 Eat It, Tassie! is focused on supporting Tassie’s Hospo Legends this coming summer and beyond. They’re keen on Tassie produce, Tassie venues, Tassie people, and they want everyone to know what’s happening around our island state. If you’re a Tassie venue, why not sign up to their directory? It’s free, and a great way to get the message out on what you’re going to be offering this summer - be it specials, pop ups, or events. Tag Eat It, Tassie! on social media to get some e...xtra eyes on your stuff, too! Instagram- EatItTassie Tags- #EatItTassie #TassieLovesFood Tassie foodie?No worries. You can sign up for notifications through the website to be up-to-date on the latest and greatest. So come on, Tassie - Eat It! https://eatittassie.com.au/

15.01.2022 The hospitality industry is among the hardest hit from the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We applaud Willing Bros owner and THA board member Carl Windsor for opening up about his own mental health struggles and the challenges of the pandemic has presented personally and professionally. We know Carl is not alone, with many industry members struggling as the restrictions on the industry take a toll mentally and financially with some venue owners and operators being forced ...to reconsider their ongoing viability, and essentially their livelihoods. The THA has launched a mental health resource via the website, gathering the most relevant mental health information and resources in one place. We are not the experts, but the resource does provide a platform where experts can be accessed and information can be sourced for anyone who is looking for help, or for anyone concerned about their friends or workmates. The THA will continue to support the entire industry through this extremely challenging time and we are looking at further ways we can develop meaningful resources focused on mental health. The Mercury Newspaper

11.01.2022 Planning a holiday at home? Here’s a way to continue supporting Tasmanian businesses while discovering all that our beautiful island has to offer. From 7 September, people who reside in Tasmania can register for a voucher that will enable them to claim back money spent on accommodation or tourism experiences during September, October or November 2020.... Learn more https://bit.ly/3gvxZf6

11.01.2022 The Tasmanian Hospitality Association has launched a comprehensive online mental health resource. These resources have been developed in conjunction with the Tasmanian Government and key mental health support services, to assist hospitality venue owners, operators and their staff address and manage mental health and wellbeing in their workplaces. Learn more tha.asn.au/news/mental-health-wellbeing

11.01.2022 Work Safe Month October 2020 Safe Bodies, Safe Minds The Tasmanian Hospitality Association is committed to supporting operators navigate the challenges facing the hospitality industry. 2020 has brought many additional challenges and issues, however workplace health and safety remains the number one priority for business operators, their staff and their patrons. The THA is proud to support Work Safe Month during October, an initiative of Work Safe Tasmania, and encourage Tas...manian employers and workers to focus on maintaining safe and healthy work environments. This year’s theme ‘Safe Bodies, Safe Minds’, highlights the importance of physical and mental health and wellbeing to ensure safer, healthier and more productive workplaces. It is an important time for employers and workers to focus on assessing and improving work health and safety to reduce work-related injury, illness and or potential fatalities. The THA has worked in conjunction with the WorkCover Tasmania Board to support the development of a raft of resources for industry members to access. Work Safe Tasmania is hosting a range of interactive workshops and webinars during the month of October, addressing a range of workplace issues and helping industry members to build resilient, respectful and productive workplaces. Work Safe Tasmania has gathered an expert team of guest presenters including many from the Tasmanian hospitality industry, with the ability to give a wealth of industry-specific knowledge through short, impactful webinars. Please take a moment to explore these resources and share with your team https://www.worksafetasmonth.com.au//Online-2020-WSM-Progr If you or your team have any questions in relation to these resources or other work related matters, please contact THA Employment Relations and Business Improvement Manager, Merv Saltmarsh [email protected] Additional workplace relations resources can be found at www.tha.asn.au

09.01.2022 Applications now open for support through Bundaberg Rum’s Raising the Bar Venues can now apply for COVID-19 recovery support through Bundaberg Rum’s $11.5 million Raising the Bar fund. The application process outlines options to apply for immediate, medium,and long-term support... More info & application form here https://bit.ly/3c9JN5X While Raising the Bar is a Bundaberg Rum initiative,you don’t need to be an existing Bundaberg Rum/Diageo customer to qualify for support. #RaisingTheBar #BundabergRum #DrinkResponsibly

09.01.2022 Tasmania's Newest Podcast, Tassie Sport Lounge, Episode One Out Now! Listen To NBL Owner Larry Kestleman and Tassie NBL CEO Simon Brookhouse As Special Guests

08.01.2022 Mental Health is a top priority for the hospitality industry Australia wide as venues continue to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Great to see the release of the THA’s Mental Health Resources featured in The Shout - The leading online news service for the national hospitality industry, alongside our counterpart in Western Australia who are doing some fantastic work with the Healthy Mind Menu Inc campaign. The THA’s Mental Health Resources are available to... everyone in the hospitality industry and beyond. There is so much information around mental health out there and we understand it can be overwhelming for someone seeking support, or someone trying to support their colleagues or friends. The resources have been designed in conjunction with leading mental health experts and the Tasmanian Government and aim to provide all the most relevant information, in an accessible platform. It has been a difficult year for the industry and the community. The THA want to support you and your staff navigate the ongoing challenges as we emerge stronger and more united.

08.01.2022 Boosting Apprenticeship/Traineeship Commencements: What does this mean for my business? The Australian Government has announced a new program called 'Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements'. It is designed to assist job seekers into Australian Apprenticeship & Trainee jobs, and to help employers take on new staff. As part of the COVID-19 economic recovery, it is available across all industries and to businesses of all sizes. ... These are available to all Apprenticeships & Traineeships including School Based Apprenticeships from Certificate II and above Here we break down what this means for you if you are an employer, a job hunter, or an apprentice who lost their job during COVID-19. Read more here https://bit.ly/3nu7F9S Interested? Get in contact with us on 6220 7300 or [email protected]

07.01.2022 THA fighting hard for industry

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07.01.2022 This week, CEO Steve Old updates us on: 8-Ball darts, pool etc Grant opportunities ... Welcome Back edition of the ‘THA Hospitality Review’ THA ‘Hospitality in our Community’ podcast Please contact us if you have any questions 6220 7300 https://vimeo.com/453157580

07.01.2022 See how Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare, Trial, Hire) makes it easier for you to find and recruit the right young person, at no cost to your business. As part of Youth Jobs PaTH your business can trial a young person for 4 to 12 weeks in an internship to see if they are the right fit. You will receive $1,000 to help with the costs of the trial and if you decide to hire them, you may be eligible to receive a financial incentive of up to $10,000. If you are interested or would like to... discuss this opportunity further drop us a line at [email protected] or ring 6220 7300 https://bit.ly/3mpJf0G

07.01.2022 Latest update from Government regarding standing activities Link https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/busine/business-restrictions

06.01.2022 Changes to the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program come into effect from today with reduced payments and eligibility criteria. These changes have significant impact on Tasmanian hospitality operators and workers, and the THA is working to support the industry navigate these changes and remain viable. If you have questions about employees or JobKeeper eligibility contact THA Employment Relations and Business Improvement Manager, Merv Saltmarsh [email protected]

06.01.2022 Tasmanian Hospitality Association submit 2020/2021 Action Plan to revive industry and support venues The Tasmanian Hospitality Association has called on the Government to immediately ease the restrictions that are crippling the hospitality industry and threatening the ongoing viability of many businesses. After significant consultation with industry, the THA has submitted the 2020/2021 Action Plan to the Tasmanian Government, detailing 14 key issues the industry is facing as businesses attempt to recover from the significant losses suffered through the Coronavirus Pandemic. Read the full Action Plan here https://bit.ly/2HOQ4cl

05.01.2022 https://bit.ly/2RrMLJq

04.01.2022 The THA will continue to lobby all levels of government, on behalf of our members, to ensure the ongoing viability of our industry through these challenging times. The government are preparing to open the borders to COVID-free states but the Health Department are essentially keeping the doors closed on many hospitality venues who accommodate for those visitors. Interstate jurisdictions have relaxed their restrictions to allow patrons to stand while drinking and dancing, priv...ileges that won’t be afforded to those people visiting Tasmania. The THA is working closely with venues to ensure they are meeting the highest health and safety standards and we believe easing restrictions to allow ‘vertical drinking’ will pose no greater risk of infection transmission. We strongly encourage Public Health to reconsider their unrelenting stance on these restrictions. Our once vibrant hospitality venues will be vulnerable as long as the unnecessary constraints are in place.

04.01.2022 Inconsistent state hospitality restrictions confuses visitors Inconsistent state hospitality restrictions confuses visitors Tasmania’s borders are now open to our closest and most frequent visitation state Victoria. Victoria has now been declared COVID-free after 28 days without a new case and no active cases, while New South Wales has also gone 28 days without any mystery community transmission cases.... Tasmania has been COVID-free for over 100 days and had no community transmission for 160 days. We are now welcoming visitors to Tasmania and encouraging them to travel, stimulate the economy and enjoy the state’s ‘premium’ offerings, but hospitality operators cannot fulfil these expectations with the current restraints on the industry. Visitors are increasingly confused with the inconsistent restrictions across each jurisdiction and the reasoning behind Tasmanian venue operators not allowing them to stand up and drink inside after such a lengthy period without cases in the state. The Tasmanian Hospitality Association continues to call for Dr. Mark Veitch to ease restrictions on hospitality venues. We have had two weeks with stand-up drinking allowed in outdoor spaces only and this has been two weeks of confusion for patrons and operators, and a challenging time for staff who are forced to police the requirements. It has also two more weeks that venues without outdoor spaces have continued to question their viability with many patrons driven away by the prospect of being forced to sit down while drinking. The THA has recommended the Book-Eat-SAFE app and the Government is now supporting an alternative contact tracing and venues are willing to comply with mandated contact tracing, through these methods or paper-detail collection. Venues desperately need a roadmap out of these restrictions and guidance on what more they can do to achieve the required ‘safety level’. Venues are losing more and more events every day with so much uncertainty around the restrictions and no roadmap in place. All we ask for is a date as to when restrictions will be eased so patrons and operators can proceed with event bookings with some confidence. Tasmanian operators and patrons have demonstrated their willingness to comply with the restrictions and ensure the safety of themselves and each other. We are urging the Tasmanian Government to reconsider the unnecessary restrictions that continue to hamper the hospitality industries’ viability and leaving operators in a state of uncertainty in what would usually be the busiest time of the year. #standupforhospitality

04.01.2022 VICTORIAN CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK AND BORDER CLOSURE INFORMATION - Guests who have been in designated hot spots Where a guest advises that they have been in a designated hot spot and is unable to contact the Public Health Hotline (1800 671 738), as it is outside of operating hours, then that guest should be advised to self isolate in their room until they have made contact as soon as possible the next day and received advice from the Public Health Hotline team. They should defin...itely not be encouraged to leave the property for any reason. It is suggested that your team contact the guest the following morning to enquire whether they have made contact with Public Health. The up to date information on hot spots is available on coronavirus.tas.gov.au

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02.01.2022 The Tasmanian Hospitality Association, with the support of the Tasmanian Government, has launched a new media campaign urging the public to ‘Play it Safe’ while enjoying the state’s hospitality venues. Help us to keep up the good times by checking in with contact tracing facilities, using hand sanitiser and maintaining social distancing. Cheers! ... Learn more about how you can Play it COVID-safe at tha.asn.au/play-it-covidsafe

01.01.2022 The Lessons of the Lark (The Digital Brand Experience) is a digital platform that Lark Distillery have created to engage Tasmanians, Australians and internationals in the Lark story. Lark will launch new lessons each month which entail all things Lark, the speciality of Tasmania and the impact it has on the liquid they produce, the outstanding Tasmanians who contribute to the brand and the whisky/spirit industry. UPCOMING EVENT: Steak + Whisky Night It is an intimate online... session which allows you to get your grill on with founder Bill Lark, Australian Test Cricket Captain Tim Paine, and award-winning barbecuer Jimi Anderson from Season and Fire, and Head Distiller, Chris Thomson. This online class will coincide with purchase of our Steak + Whisky Pack Featured Tasmanian products: Cape Grim Beef and Tasman Seasalt Details: Hosted on Facebook Live: Sunday September 13th - 6.30pm. https://vimeo.com/444417718

01.01.2022 Today we had a visit from Steve, CEO of Tasmanian Hospitality Association and John, from Lion Beer Australia who presented us with $250 as apart of their #welcomebacktassie initiative. Who is coming to locals night on Friday #welcomebacktassie #THA #thankyou

01.01.2022 Over 100 students got a taste of what a career in the hospitality industry could look like at the THA’s North West Hospitality Career Showcase Event. Students In years 9-12 were served a banquet of opportunities, learning the art of coffee making, cocktail shaking and food preparation as well as hearing from industry leaders. Burnie was the final destination of the Showcase series after successful events in Hobart and Launceston over recent weeks. The Hospitality Career Sh...owcase is an initiative of the THA Statewide Workforce Development which supports young people transition from school to work with practical experience. Learn more about a career in the hospitality sector at www.tha.asn.au