Events

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.

Managing hearing loss is more than wearing a hearing aid – let’s chat about brain health, with Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg.

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 us for an evening with four-time Olympic gold medallist and melanoma survivor Cate Campbell.

Hear Cate’s story of how a routine skin check led to a stage one melanoma diagnosis and how it changed her perspective on health, sun safety, and advocacy.

All proceeds support life-saving melanoma research and education.

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.

Sometimes, feeling more connected to others needs comes down to using the right love language. Love languages are ways we prefer to show affection and care. Join life coach Megan Woods to explore the different types of love languages, and how you can use them to deepen your relationships with partners, friends and family.

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.

Struggling with hip or knee pain? Kieser’s Hip and Knee program strengthens muscles, improves joint stability, and reduces pain, helping you move with confidence. Learn how our physiotherapist-led program can slow pain progression, enhance mobility, and keep you active without surgery.

This free information session is presented by Marcus Bessell (Physiotherapist - Kieser Hobart).

Sometimes, feeling more connected to others needs comes down to using the right love language. Love languages are ways we prefer to show affection and care. Join life coach Megan Woods to explore the different types of love languages, and how you can use them to deepen your relationships with partners, friends and family.

Do you love making music with friends? Maybe you just love a good old sing in the shower? Join the Learning team from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra for an hour of interactive games and activities that will have you singing, listening and making music. No previous experience is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to participate in this fun and 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.

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.

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 Deep South, Adelaide Allsorts Harmony Chorus, Sisongke, and Frankston Ladies Choir, celebrating the power of voice and community.

This is a walk in event, no bookings required.

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 Mental Health Lived Experience Tasmania (MHLET) for this free training session to learn how 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 is also provided.

This session is for people 18+. Registrations and more information through admin@mhlet.org.au or (03) 6223 1952

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. 

Loop Jam is a fully interactive community music making experience. With the use of a looping device and drum machine, you can make and play your own music with loads of instruments provided or sing to your favourite music.

This is popular activity for all ages and abilities and is designed for children and their adult carer.

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 Hannon 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.