Events

Our yoga sessions focus on improving your flexibility and mobility, balance and co-ordination.
Join our experienced and friendly instructors for classes designed for all bodies and levels of experience.

Our yoga sessions focus on improving your flexibility and mobility, balance and co-ordination.

Join long term instructors Erin McCabe and Trisha Dunn for classes designed for all bodies and levels of experience.

Mat Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility and enhancing 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.

Join Chinese doctor and acupuncturist Nicholas Beasley for an ancient healing practice involving gentle movements, breathing techniques and self-massage suitable for all bodies at any age.

Through the harmonisation of the mind, body and breath, regulate the nervous system, enhance physical health and invigorate all levels of human experience.

Mat Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility and enhancing 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.

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.

Beginners Yoga focuses on improving flexibility and mobility, balance and coordination.

The class encourages everyone to take their time to experience each individual pose and to move at their own pace. Props will be provided to support joints and areas of tension.

This is suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioner with instructors from Udara.

Join experienced fitness instructor Megs for a mix of stretching, Pilates, yoga, and general strength work using your own body weight. There will be options for gentle through to more challenging levels with consistent cues to help people feel comfortable to work at their own pace. This class is suitable for anyone looking to improve their flexibility, balance and wellbeing.

Restorative Qigong is a gentle form of exercise that combines relaxation, posture, slow breathing, meditation and movement into one art.

Benefits of Qigong include:

• Improved immune function
• Strengthens muscles
• Increases flexibility
• Calming to the mind and more

All Tasmanians impacted by cancer may be eligible to attend (subject to availability), for program details and to register contact Cancer Council Tasmania, Hobart Supportive Care team on 1300 65 65 85 or email supportservicessouth@cancertas.org.au.

Always wanted to run 5k but not sure where to start?

Over eight weeks build up your stamina and technique, learn how to prevent injury and make running fun, and prepare for the Cancer Council’s Womens 5k run on the 14th of September. Join personal trainers from Fit’n’kicking for a guided walk/run program with like-minded people and get individual attention to help you progress from your starting point.

Drop in and out when it suits your schedule and meet at the front entrance of St Lukes Launceston.

Come along and meet author Beck Burns and give Tex a pat for story time and book signing. Join Tex and his family as they travel Australia on an amazing journey searching for surf, fun, friendships and adventure. Read along with the family as they share their tales, inspiring travel, connection, and story telling. Reading will begin at 10:35am with the opportunity for questions and book signing afterwards. This is a free event for all ages!

In the lead up to the agriCULTURED Festival join celebrity chef Rhys Hannan and Eat Well Tasmania for a workshop designed to educate families on budgeting for healthy, nutritionally dense foods as an alternative to processed meals.  Participants will learn how to stretch a budget using fresh, local ingredients.  A fun, family-friendly workshop learning to prepare simple, nutritious meals together.   

An art-based introduction to our Seasons for Growth program.

Seasons for Growth is an educational program designed for teenagers (13-16yo) experiencing change, grief, and loss.

Join Home Base for their Parents/Carers and Kids Together (PaKT) Art-Based Program. This workshop is for kids and an adult carer to work together on a fun craft project. Create a 3D dream house, tropical island, shop, animal or more! No art skills necessary, just come along and have some fun together!

All materials will be provided.

Bone health is important at every stage of life! Led by accredited and practicing dietician Jaymelia Webb, this workshop will explore key nutrients for bone strength, practical food swaps, and lifestyle habits that can help you to age well and prevent osteoporosis.

1000 Hearts is a social enterprise which encourages kindness through action. Our global community makes eco-friendly felt pocket hearts which are created and gifted in random acts of kindness. 

We will provide materials and instruction for attendees to make their own hearts and learn about the benefits of compassion.

This is a walk in event, no bookings required.

Join GKR Karate for this special self-defence session designed especially for kids of all ages 4 and up.
This session will cover what to look for to avoid danger in public situations, awareness of body language and physiology to abate bullying and peer pressure, encouraging confidence and personal power and educate them on the necessary skills to protect themselves or a loved one if need be. 
Come and join us for this fun and informative school holiday session.

Come and meet your favourite blue heeler - Bluey, and her little sister Bingo at this "Lifesize" interactive day at our Hobart wellness hub.

Snap a selfie at this special meet and greet with Bingo and Bluey and make a magical school holiday memory!

This event is in conjunction with the Beads, Bookmarks and Badges - School Holiday Craft event. This is a walk-in event. No bookings required and open to all ages.

Unleash your inner artist and get creative this July school holidays with craft at our Hobart wellness hub.

Whether it’s charm bracelets, colouring in, a character badge or a bookmark for your favourite books, there’ll be something for everyone!

Please note, young people will need an adult parent/carer to remain with them during the craft activity.

This event is in conjunction with Bluey and Bingo meet and greet. This is a walk-in event. No bookings required and open to all ages.

Enjoy a safe, fun space for babies to preschool ages to play and explore and learn about the wonderful support Playgroup Tasmania and Child Health and Parenting Service ( CHaPS) offer, including child health and development, parenting tips and information.

Connect with other parents and gain valuable insights in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere!

This is a walk-in event is hosted by Playgroup Tasmania and Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) with no bookings required.

Please note this playgroup is designed for participation by both carer and child.

Our comprehensive general first aid program covers DRSABCD and offers engaging activities for kids of all ages. Little ones can bandage teddies and learn to call 000, while older children practice CPR and defibrillation. Learn the skills needed to keep yourself and your family safe.

Come and learn about what it means to look after yourself by taking care of your mind, body, soul, and the space around you.

Join Relationships Australia for this free information session for International Self Care Day

Boost your brainpower and unwind with our first pop up chess club! A fun, friendly space to connect, challenge your mind, and support mental wellbeing. No experience required and all ages welcome.

This is a walk-in event, no bookings required.

Feeling down during the colder months? Did you know that what you eat can influence your mood and mental wellbeing? In this workshop, you’ll learn the connection between diet and mood, discussing how a balanced, varied diet can boost your energy and outlook. Join Dietitian Danni Hibberd to discover simple dietary changes that can help lift your spirits this winter!

Please note: Food is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to mental wellbeing. It is not a replacement for psychotherapy support or medication. If you have concerns about your mental health, please consult your GP for individualised advice.

Practice writing and reflection techniques over a six week course working towards your own memoir. Led by Fiona Couttie, an experienced and registered teacher. Workshops are suitable for any level, including beginners.

Wanting to try or get back into Zumba? Join Zumba instructor Rhonda with 13 years teaching experience as she guides you through the steps during an 8-week course. You'll laugh, dance, and make friends at this energising dance cardio session where the music takes you around the world! Bring a water bottle and wear some comfortable clothing.

Join Dr Katie-Jane Brickwood from Body Connect Exercise Physiology for an exercise class focusing on all things bone health! Learn how to safely exercise in a way that will help to keep your muscles and bones healthy.

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.

As part of the agriCULTURED festival program, join acclaimed Australian writer James Bradley as he launches his latest novel, Landfall. Landfall is a gripping crime thriller set in a near-future Sydney ravaged by climate catastrophe. Rising sea levels, extreme temperatures, and social unrest form the backdrop for a tense investigation led by Senior Detective Sadiya Azad, who is racing against time to find a missing child before a deadly storm strikes.

Chilling and utterly compelling, Landfall is crime writing at its best, and a terrifying vision of the future bearing down on us.

The Big Move, by Julianne O’Brien, is a touching tale that uses interactive puppetry to teach about cancer, hope, and acceptance. It includes a post-show Q&A session and is open to children of all ages and their carers,

For over 33 years, Camp Quality’s Cancer Education Program has been teaching kids about cancer through fun and interactive puppet performances. This program shares the broader cancer story, including how to support someone facing a cancer diagnosis.

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

This 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.

Whether you’re looking to get fit, strengthen your body, feel good or cultivate awareness, Nia is the practice for you. Blending music, movement and mindfulness, Nia combines dance, martial arts, and healing modalities into joyful motion for all bodies and all ages.

Join Dr. Bruno Cayoun for a 45-minute mindfulness meditation to enhance presence, emotional balance, and compassion through mindfulness of breath, body sensations and loving-kindness meditation. Dr. Cayoun is an experienced psychologist who has been teaching mindfulness meditation in clinical practice for the past 24 years to support wellbeing and personal growth.

Chairs and yoga mats are provided but bring your own cushions if needed.

Sing Play Learn is a 30-minute engaging movement and music class for toddlers and their grown-ups. Suitable for Children aged 8 months to 3-4 years, each class will consist of three sections – Music and Play, Movement and Song, and Mini Circuit.

A stroke occurs in Australia every 11 minutes. Stroke can happen to anyone at any age and has lasting impacts on the individual as well as the people around them.

Colin Howell experienced a stroke at the age of 67 while seemingly fit and healthy, prompting him to become a Stroke Safe Speaker for the Stroke Foundation so he can share his journey and promote the Stroke F.A.S.T message.

In Colin’s powerful and informative session held during National Stroke Week, he will cover what a stroke is, the impact a stroke can have, the signs of stroke so that you can save someone’s life, and what you can do to prevent a stroke (80% of strokes are preventable).

Stroke can happen to anyone at any age and has lasting impacts on the individual, as well as the people around them. One in four strokes occur in people under 65 years of age.

Kate Bucknell experienced a stroke in 2016 at the age of 36, prompting her to become a Stroke Safe Speaker for the Stroke Foundation so she can share her journey and promote the Stroke F.A.S.T message.

In Kate’s powerful and informative session held during National Stroke Week, she will cover what a stroke is, the impact a stroke can have, the signs of stroke so that you can save someone’s life, and what you can do to prevent a stroke (80% of strokes are preventable).

Have you experienced mental Health Challenges? Would you like to have a say in how mental health services are designed?

Self-Empower Now Training is aimed at building people’s skills to empower them to take ownership of their mental health journey and become a “lived experience” representative.

Join MHLET in this free training session, to boost the skills and capacity of Tasmanians, self-advocate in your recovery journey, and advocate for positive change in the mental health sector. Lunch will be provided.

Registrations and more information through admin@mhlet.org.au or (03) 6223 1952.

This is an 18+ event.

Join our baby massage class for parents and their little ones aged 6 weeks to 12 months.

Discover how gentle touch promotes motor development through sensory stimulation, muscle relaxation, and body awareness. Use soothing strokes to help settle your baby, promote sleep, and enhance bonding.

Please note that baby massage is a complementary practice and not to be attempted in lieu of seeking medical advice for a severely unsettled/colic baby.

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.

Walk in and make your booking on the day in our wellness hub from 9:00am. To secure a hearing check, you must book with our team on the day.

* 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.

Improve your range of motion, reduce muscle tightness, and avoid injury - Stretch is for anyone who wants to improve agility and stay flexible!

Stretching has long term benefits for posture and flexibility, you'll leave feeling freer and more comfortable in your body.

This mat class is open to all ages and fitness levels.

Join Petrarch's Bookshop to celebrate the launch of One Breath at a Time: Navigating the Early Stages of Child Loss by Shannon Hodgetts. This book is a compassionate guide for bereaved parents and their support networks. Hear Shannon share her journey, insights, and hope with others walking a similar path.

Join OsteoStrong 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.

Please note Information Sessions are general in nature and not designed to replace the advice or care of a qualified health professional. Please consult your relevant qualified health professional prior to making any changes/decisions regarding your personal circumstances.

This workshop helps individuals learn how to regulate emotions whilst learning about how to manage triggers, anger and anxiety.

18+ event

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and join Bows Drawn for a free 2-hour concert at our Hobart wellness hub.

Charlie McCarthy (who walked backwards from Ireland to Australia for love) and Greg Woodward (a rare species found growing under a mushroom in the wilds of Hobart-town) are Bows Drawn!

Two of Hobart’s finest string players, bowing up a storm of semi-improvised but totally groovy sounds, almost certainly including some of your favourites.

This is a walk-in event, no bookings required

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a free concert with Devonport based folk trio, Sparrowgrass. Playing a range of acoustic instruments with lush vocal harmonies, join Sophie, Tessa and Alex for a musical journey with roots firmly in the Celtic and Australian folk traditions.
This is a walk in event, no bookings required.

A 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.

Join us this National Women's Health Week for PPEP Talk®! The Periods, Pain, and Endometriosis Program (PPEP Talk®) empowers communities with knowledge about period and pelvic pain.

Learn the facts, understand what's normal, gain insights into managing pain, educate loved ones, discover coping strategies, and know when to seek extra help. Let's come together to better understand and manage pelvic pain. 

Learn communication skills and regulation strategies for reducing conflict across many aspects of your life, including your workplace, family relationships, and friendships.

This is an 18+ event.

Join us during Women’s Health Week for an informative and inspiring workshop led by accredited Practicing Dietitian Jaymeila Webb, designed to help women navigate the nutritional challenges of perimenopause and menopause.

Discover how to support your body through this life transition with practical, science-backed nutrition strategies. You’ll learn about key nutrients, food choices, and lifestyle tips that can ease symptoms, improve energy, and promote overall well-being during this important phase of life.

Join Dr. Bruno Cayoun for a 45-minute mindfulness meditation to enhance presence, emotional balance, and compassion through mindfulness of breath, body sensations and loving-kindness meditation. Dr. Cayoun is an experienced psychologist who has been teaching mindfulness meditation in clinical practice for the past 24 years to support wellbeing and personal growth.

Chairs and yoga mats are provided but bring your own cushions if needed.

A two and half 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, including areas such as Burns, Choking, Seizures, CPR & Resuscitation.

Join Emily Covell, Principal Exercise Scientist at Kieser Hobart as she provides insights into the Science of Kieser.

Emily will explain how these principles contribute to a safer, more effective approach to strength training, tailored to individual needs and goals.

Have you experienced mental Health Challenges? Would you like to have a say in how mental health services are designed?

Self-Empower Now Training is aimed at building people’s skills to empower them to take ownership of their mental health journey and become a “lived experience” representative.

Join MHLET in this free training session, to boost the skills and capacity of Tasmanians, self-advocate in your recovery journey, and advocate for positive change in the mental health sector. Lunch will be provided.

Registrations and more information through admin@mhlet.org.au or (03) 6223 1952.

This is an 18+ event.

Come along, have a cuppa on us and meet with COTA Tasmania CEO, Brigid Wilkinson, to share your experiences and views on ageing in Tasmania.

COTA Tasmania (Council on the Ageing) is the leading voice for Tasmanians as they age. We promote changes to our systems and culture so that all Tasmanians can age well. We have been the voice of older Tasmanians for 60 years.

We regularly visit communities across the state whilst delivering programs and projects and this time we’d love to meet you at the wonderful space at St Lukes in Hobart.  Come and find out more about our organisation and advocacy work or come to share your concerns and solutions!
This is a walk in event, no bookings required.

Join us during Dementia Action Week for an informative and inspiring workshop led by accredited Practicing Dietitian Jaymeila Webb to learn how to eat well to support memory, focus, and long-term brain health.

Did you know that what you eat can play a role in brain health and may help reduce the risk of dementia? In this healthy brain session, you will explore the connection between nutrition and cognitive function.

Join us for a special Dementia Action Week pop up chess club promoting connection, mental stimulation and wellbeing in a fun and friendly environment. No experience required and all ages welcome!
This is a walk-in event, no bookings required.

Join the Launceston Textile Hub (HWSD Guild Tasmania) as they exhibit handmade knitted, woven and felted items by local makers. Come and try your hand at drop spindle spinning or watch these fibre workers in action as they transform natural wool and alpaca into yarn for weaving and knitting. Items will also be for sale on the day so come and get your Christmas gifts early this year!
This is a walk-in event, no bookings required.

Unlock essential mental health first aid skills with this 2-day course with experienced trainer Maree Gerke. Tailored for supporting young people aged 12-24, enhance your mental health awareness, gain crisis intervention skills, and build confidence to engage in life-saving conversations. Empower yourself to make a difference.

Sometimes it feels scary to admit we don't know something, that we have questions, or that we need someone to do something differently. Join life coach Megan Woods to explore what psychological safety is, how it impacts us, and how to ask for what you need in ways that feel safe for you.

Join Linda Jestrimski from Stampin Up for some fun and creativity with an introduction into scrapbooking. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or reconnecting with a forgotten hobby, this hands on session is a chance to explore memory keeping through photos, paper, and personal stories. Bring along approximately 30 photos and you'll create three two-page layouts during the session. All other materials are provided and everyone is welcome.

Bookings are required by Monday 1st September. 

Sound immersions are a scientifically backed form of musical therapy and meditation shown to create feelings of relaxation, promote energy, reduce stress and offer a calming space to simply let go. Alex utilises crystal singing bowls, Celtic harp, tongue drum, chimes and more to support inner harmony.

Sometimes it feels scary to admit we don't know something, that we have questions, or that we need someone to do something differently. Join life coach Megan Woods to explore what psychological safety is, how it impacts us, and how to ask for what you need in ways that feel safe for you.

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.

Walk in and make your booking on the day in our wellness hub from 9:00am. To secure a hearing check, you must book with our team on the day.

* 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.

Join best-selling author Finona McIntosh for the launch of her latest book in the story of Charlie Nash, The Soldiers Daughter.

Violet Nash has grown up in the shadows of her father Charlie’s shattered dreams. In search of a new beginning, they set sail for Tasmania, Australia to fulfill his ambition of setting up a whisky distillery. Violet shows a rare talent for the fine art of distilling and blending and plans to follow in his footsteps. But some secrets cannot be forgotten, and as the Second World War rages on, Charlie feels a pull once more to play his part and is lured back into action.

Join The Postgraduate Gallery Society for a literary event of original poetry and video works created by their members.

The Postgraduate Gallery Society is a University of Tasmania (UTAS) affiliated Tasmania University Student Association (TUSA) Society. The Society comprises undergraduate and postgraduate students, UTAS alumni, and community members.