Events

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.

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.

ome and learn about The Shepherd Centre and the services they provide, grab some resources and chat with the team. Programs and services include early intervention support for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing and their families, audiology, family counselling, and spoken language therapists.

The team from Hearing Australia will also be at our wellness hub offering free hearing checks if you’d like to book in while you’re visiting!

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

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 Festival of Voices for a series of free pop-up performances across the state with choirs and vocal groups from Tasmania and across Australia. Sit back and enjoy a range of singers celebrating the power of voice and community. Choirs on the day include Singcognito, Gospella and Vox Harmony.

This is a walk in event, no bookings required.

Do you love making music with friends? Or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of being in a band? Maybe you just love a good old sing in the shower? Join the Learning team from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra as they facilitate an hour of interactive games and activities that will have you playing, singing, listening and exploring music. No previous experience is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to participate in this fun, collaborative session.

This workshop is for school aged children up to 12 years of age. It is not recommended for children under the age of 4. 

Please note children require the supervision of a parent or carer and will also require a ticket.

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. 

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.

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.   

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.