Events

From Penguin to the AFL, come along and listen to Russell talk about growing up in Penguin, the role his dad, teachers and coaches played in helping him to ‘dream big’ ‘never give up’ and ‘always try’, and how these mantras helped him navigate family and life after football.

Stay on and listen to Russell as he plays some of his favourite covers and some footy favourites

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 co-ordination.

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

Starting July 9th

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

Over ten weeks build up your stamina and technique, learn how to prevent injury and make running fun, and prepare for the Cancer Council Tasmania's Women's 5k run on September 8. 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 the new St Lukes building 93 Cimitiere St.

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

Join Pilates teacher and Physiotherapist Lisa Barnett for this mat-based class for all abilities. A fun session to help improve your body awareness, core strength and control.

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.

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.

Join us for a guided 30-minute run around the city, perfect for fitting in some cardio on your lunch break! 

Leaving from St Lukes Hobart, on the corner of Liverpool and Elizabeth Streets. 

Each run consists of 30 mins of social running (or walking) - 15 mins out, 15 mins back.

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 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.

Presenting the Guide Pals Literacy Program! We provide a non-judgemental environment in which children can build their literacy competency and engagement by reading to a comforting furry friend. Bring your favourite book or choose from one of our favourites. Our fully trained guide dogs (like Quincy featured above) are ready to listen free of criticism!

Suitable for ages 6-12.

All Tasmanians impacted by cancer may be eligible (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.

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, strengthening of muscles, increased flexibility, calming of the mind and more.

All Tasmanians impacted by cancer may be eligible (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.

Remedial Pilates classes focus on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility, and breathing. These classes are for everyone, whether you are rehabilitating an injury, recovering from illness or interested in improving your physical and mental health. Our focus is primarily on the quality of each movement and the integration of the whole body, ensuring good posture throughout.

Join BUMP Hobart, for their Physiotherapist led, Repair and Rebuild class. Learn how to build from the inside out, discovering and reactivating muscles post-partum, setting you up for longevity in your training. The core foundations you will learn will carry you through your exercise journey at BUMP. Babies welcome!

Clubs Tasmania in conjunction with St Lukes are excited to invite you to our 6 free seminars revolving around all aspects of sport.

With some great topics ranging from nutrition for juniors, body image for athletes to managing asthma and diabetes in sport - these should not be missed.

St Lukes Hobart is pleased to host the inaugural Tasmanian Hospitality Association Women in Leadership Charity Cocktail Party - an exciting and entertaining evening proudly supporting S.H.E. Gynaecological Cancer Group.

This will be an evening of inspiration, conversation, fine food and wine, with the satisfaction of knowing you are making a contribution to provide support, hope and education for women affected by Gynaecological Cancer.

Join Artistic director of Tasdance Adam Wheeler for an all ages, all abilities dance class for fun and fitness.

Wear comfy clothes and bring a water bottle to keep hydrated!

Everyone can learn to harness the superpower of the breath. In this session, participants will learn the basic science around breathing and why learning to breathe better is important. They will be guided through a variety of basic breathing practices and techniques that will introduce them to the power of the breath to improve mental and physical health.

Clubs Tasmania in conjunction with St Lukes are excited to invite you to our 6 free seminars revolving around all aspects of sport.

With some great topics ranging from nutrition for juniors, body image for athletes to managing asthma and diabetes in sport - these should not be missed.

Everyone can learn to harness the superpower of the breath. In this session, participants will learn the basic science around breathing and why learning to breathe better is important. They will be guided through a variety of basic breathing practices and techniques that will introduce them to the power of the breath to improve mental and physical health.

Join Petrarch's Bookshop Bookseller Andy and Julie Goodwin, for the launch of her book Your Time Starts Now.

In this gloriously candid, deeply moving memoir, filled with beautiful food, astonishing people, humour and heart, Julie writes with brutal honesty about her world before and after Masterchef.

Life for Julie was by all appearances a successful, rewarding life. But under the surface, pressure from Julie’s worlds was taking its toll. Struggling with depression, anxiety and addiction, with bushfires blazing and lockdowns looming, Julie found herself hospitalized in a mental health unit.

Julie welcomes audience questions as part of this talk. Book sales available at the event.

Rediscover the sounds you love with a quick free 15-minute hearing check* with Hearing Australia’s friendly team. At our hearing checks we 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.

No booking required for this event. 

*Only 15 minute hearing checks are free. Other services may attract charges/fees or may be subsided 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.

If you missed the TEDx event with speaker, health educator and online fitness coach, Josh Wood, here is your chance to catch the extended workshop and learn the practical side of Eating Like an Adult. In this workshop, you will be taken through the basics of reading nutrition labels, understanding macro-nutrients, and the six habits to eat like an adult!

Open to the public, no ticket required. Come and get your book signed by Julie and Books will be available for purchase on the night.

Proudly supported by Dymocks Hobart.

No booking required for this event.

Join us for an intimate evening with Julie Goodwin as she shares her remarkable journey from mum to culinary sensation and media personality. Through triumphs and tribulations, Julie’s story resonates with authenticity and courage, shedding light on her battles with anxiety, addiction, and depression.
Julie will be interviewed by Hobart reporter Georgie Burgess, followed by a chance for audience questions. Reserve your spot now for an evening of heartfelt conversation, empowerment, and community.

Proudly supported by Dymocks Hobart. Books will be available for purchase on the night.

A stroke can happen to anyone at any age and has lasting impacts on the individual as well as the people around them. Kate Bucknell, experienced a stroke in 2016 at the age of 36, prompting her to become a Stroke Safe Speaker for the Stroke Foundation. In this 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.

Join Clinical Hypnotherapist expert Angela Vincent as she explores hypnotherapy in relation to Gut and Pelvic Pain.

As well as being a Medically-attuned clinical hypnotherapist, Angela has a background as an Upper Gastrointestinal and Colorectal cancer nurse coordinator.

Angela will explain the transformative power of hypnotherapy, offering simple techniques for Medical Specialists, GP’s and the greater community.

DESMOND, which stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed, is a workshop that gives you the confidence to manage your diabetes in your own way.

The interactive workshops with Diabetes Australia (Tas) will give you and other members of the group a welcoming space to participate in hands on activities and learn from each other. People living with diabetes, talking about diabetes. You'll be able to add to what you already know and learn from other people’s experiences.

Join the RHHRF for an evening dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in stroke recovery. Their guest speakers Dr Dino Premilovac and Dr Gary Morris will provide insights on modern stroke rehabilitation techniques, the importance of early intervention, and the evolving role of technology in enhancing patient outcomes. Their expertise encompasses both research and practical experience in neurology and stroke care.

Join Clinical Hypnotherapist expert Angela Vincent as she explores hypnotherapy in relation to Gut and Pelvic Pain!

As well as being a Medically-attuned clinical hypnotherapist, Angela has a background as an Upper Gastrointestinal and Colorectal cancer nurse coordinator.

Angela will explain the transformative power of hypnotherapy, offering simple techniques for Medical Specialists, GP’s and the greater community.

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.

You are invited to an immersive sound experience created for deep relaxation.

Facilitated by Lila Meleisea, accomplished musician who weaves African harp, Tibetan bowls and percussion into a live soundscape taking you on a deep listening journey.

This is an opportunity for you to completely relax your mind, body and soul through meditation, contemplation, or simply by just enjoying the sounds.

This 2.5-hour self-care and mental wellbeing workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and resources to develop and use an individualised self-care and mental wellbeing plan that includes strategies to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health on a daily basis.

St Lukes Launceston is pleased to host the inaugural Tasmanian Hospitality Association Women in Leadership Charity Cocktail Party - an exciting and entertaining evening proudly supporting S.H.E Gynaecological Cancer Group.

This will be an evening of inspiration, conversation, fine food, and wine, with the satisfaction of knowing you are making a contribution to provide support, hope and education for women affected by Gynaecological Cancer. 

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 celebrated guitarist Pete Cornelius for original Tasmanian blues and roots in this free 2-hour concert at St Lukes Launceston.

No booking required for this event.

Tasha Zappala is a singer-songwriter based in lutruwita/Tasmania. When not serenading, she spends her time in the southern woods making billypots of beans, drinking tea and capturing field recordings. Joined by Tiff Norchick on harp, original folk compositions, live loops, harmonies and soft improvisations will be shared.

No booking required for this event.

CarbSmart will help you enjoy quality carbohydrates in a way that suits you and your diabetes. Learn about where carbohydrates come from, why they can be useful, Australian Dietary Guidelines around the consumption of carboyhydrates and much more.

By the end of this program, you will have the confidence to include carbohydrates into your diet, without missing out on the foods you enjoy.

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 success, both at work and at home.

Live Life Whole’s mission is to rewrite the female health story and create a generation of inspired and educated females who will prioritise their health and wellbeing. Their aim is to ensure every girl has access to the knowledge and tools they need to support their physical, mental and emotional health.

The project is the first of its kind, bringing evidence-based healthcare to classrooms, clubrooms and workplaces around Australia, to give the next generation of young women access to preventative health education to support all areas of their wellbeing.

Award winning author Daniel Sih speaks with parents and educators across Australia about the joys and complexities of raising children in a technology immersed society. He answers pressing questions such as; “When is the right time to give my child their first phone?” “What forms of media are better for my child’s brain?” and “How can I encourage my kids to embrace outdoor adventures?”

Rather than instilling fear about the potential perils of the modern world, Daniel offers practical, research-backed solutions to help parents to take small steps towards raising humans who enjoy technology while embracing life to the full! 

Trauma is usually invisible to the human eye. This workshop will help you to understand the internal landscape of those affected by trauma, the common impacts on a person’s brain and body, and what this means in terms of behaviour, social skills, self-regulation and more. As your understanding develops you will gain more confidence to express your understanding and interact in a skilful way with those impacted by trauma.

Concerned about life post-baby, and juggling sleep deprivation, feeding, visitors, pets, toddlers, and self-care? Dr. Renee White, Founder of Australia’s first doula village, Fill Your Cup, and experienced mother, will guide you in preparing for life after birth. With 16+ years in health education, she's been featured in Sydney Morning Herald and MamaMia’s Hello, Bump! podcast.

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.

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.

Our July session has sold out, but we are now taking bookings for our September session!

A 2 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.

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.}

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.

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.

Join SuperSillyUs Circus for an ALL AGES Circus Skills Play Space learning the basics of  Poi,  Juggling, Diabolo, Puppet play and more!

We encourage intergenerational play through skill sharing and games, building co-ordination and dexterity.

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.

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.

Learn and explore foundational mindfulness techniques and practices to encourage present moment awareness. Mindfulness can assist you in responding rather than reacting, decrease stress levels and promote relaxation.

Learn all about the importance of strength exercise as we age to help keep our muscles and bones strong and healthy. Get some practical tips and exercises from an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to help keep you strong, independent and doing the things you love!