Events

Events

We know health can be a handful. So we’ve custom built our wellness hubs with only one goal in mind - to make every Tasmanian’s health journey a little easier.

We host a range of sessions, events, and activities for both our members and the community to attend. We also work with like-minded Tasmanian organisations to deliver programs. If you are interested in working with us in our space, get in touch at events@stlukes.com.au.

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.

Note that all event bookings completed through our third-party supplier, SimplyBook.me Ltd are non refundable. Click here for terms and conditions.

Please be aware that photography and/or filming may take place at these events and, by attending events, you acknowledge and agree that any images taken at the event may be used by St Lukes for promotional and marketing purposes. 

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Cancer Council Tasmania Mat Pilates

Cancer Council Tasmania Mat Pilates

Every Tuesday from 29th April to 27th May at 2:00pm
1 hour|FREE

Mat Pilates offers numerous benefits, from building foundational strength and improving posture to enhancing flexibility and promoting body awareness, stress reduction, and injury prevention.

Its simplicity makes it accessible and versatile, ideal for mastering core techniques and breath control.

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.

Raising awareness with '1000 Hearts'

Raising awareness with '1000 Hearts'

Monday 5th May at 1:30pm
3 hours|FREE

On average 1300 Tasmanians die of cardiovascular disease each year. Inspired by the 1000 Hearts initiative, join our Health Navigation team to achieve their ambitious goal of sewing 1,300 hearts, to represent each life lost to cardiovascular disease. Each heart will be donated as a small gesture to show someone that they are thought of, cared for and not alone.

This is a walk in event, no bookings required.

Air Dry Pottery - Create a gift of love for Mother's Day
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Air Dry Pottery - Create a gift of love for Mother's Day

Monday 5th May at 5:30pm
1 hour 30 mins|$89

Celebrate creativity and connection this Mother’s Day with a hands-on air-dry pottery class. In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll craft a heartfelt keepsake to gift or cherish. All materials will be provided. A perfect way to unwind and make something meaningful together.

 
Candle Making - Create a Gift of Love for Mother’s Day

Candle Making - Create a Gift of Love for Mother’s Day

Tuesday 6th May at 5:30pm
1 hour 30 mins|$30

Join the fun and unleash your creativity while enjoying quality time with your mum or mum friends. You’ll craft a lovely small tin candle (170g) with all the guesswork taken care of.

Remember, there’s a quick 30-minute cure time after pouring. Let’s make some memories together and create a gift of love ahead of this Mother’s Day!

Raising awareness with '1000 Hearts'

Raising awareness with '1000 Hearts'

Wednesday 7th May at 2:00pm
2 hours|FREE

On average 1300 Tasmanians die of cardiovascular disease each year. Inspired by the 1000 Hearts initiative, join our Health Navigation team to achieve their ambitious goal of sewing 1,300 hearts, to represent each life lost to cardiovascular disease. Each heart will be donated as a small gesture to show someone that they are thought of, cared for and not alone.

This is a walk in event, no bookings required.

Book launch - Amanda Hampson (The Tea Ladies - The Deadly Dispute)

Book launch - Amanda Hampson (The Tea Ladies - The Deadly Dispute)

Wednesday 7th May at 6:00pm
1 hour 30 mins|$10

Join Petrarchs bookshop at our Launceston wellness hub to launch The Deadly Dispute, the third book in Amanda Hampson’s wildly popular cosy crime Tea Ladies series.

Set in Sydney in the swinging sixties, The Deadly Dispute is wickedly witty and hilariously dark.

Accidental sleuths (and occasional tea ladies) Hazel, Betty and Irene find themselves back in hot water when Hazel’s new job at the docks quickly turns perilous.

When one of the tea ladies disappears, they face their greatest challenge yet, pushing their detective skills to the limit.

Larapinta: End to End – Screening and Q and A

Larapinta: End to End – Screening and Q and A

Thursday 8th May at 5:30 PM
1 hour 30 mins|$15

The Larapinta Trail is 235 kilometres of sweat, thirst, and pain. This iconic track stretches through desert mountains and dry rocky river gullies from Mparntwe/Alice Springs to Rhewtyepme/Mount Sonder and is considered one of Australia’s hardest multi-day desert walks.

A popular but tough trek for non-disabled people, the Larapinta Trail had never been achieved by an all-disabled team.

Larapinta: End to End is a film about the highs and lows of a team of Tasmanians, all with disabilities, as they traverse some of the harshest terrain in Australia over 17 days.

Massage Pop-Up Session

Massage Pop-Up Session

Friday 9th May at 11:30am
1 hour 30 mins|FREE

An indulgent session for all. Pop in for our FREE mini-massage treatment and enjoy a cuppa and connect with other parents.

Body Balance Massage Studio Sandy Bay will be in our Hobart wellness hub to offer a quick but relaxing shoulder rub to all. Every person also receives a $20 voucher to visit their studio too! 

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

Endometriosis in Tasmania

Endometriosis in Tasmania

Monday 12th May at 6:00pm
3 hours|$80

The Australian Coalition for Endometriosis invites all Tasmanian's with an interest in endometriosis to attend "An evening for action on Endometriosis in Tasmania". 

This is not just another awareness raising event, the Australian Coalition for Endometriosis is currently leading a national roundtable consultation to identify key priorities for endometriosis in every state and territory in Australia. Insights from these consultations will inform its report to the Australian Government, due in June 2025.

Renovate Your Relationship for Men by Relationships Australia

Renovate Your Relationship for Men by Relationships Australia

Tuesday 13th May at 4:00pm
2 hours|FREE

This workshop is designed for men who are looking to strengthen their relationships.

Just like at home, your relationship always needs work. You need to maintain and repair things when they get tired and run-down.

If you do the maintenance work before the cracks appear, you can take action.

This is an 18+ event.

Robyn Moore AM - Wellness at Work and Home with the Power of the Word

Robyn Moore AM - Wellness at Work and Home with the Power of the Word

Monday 19th May at 1:00pm
1 hour|FREE

Robyn’s experiential, raw and highly entertaining talk will take you on a journey so you can see where wellness is impacted by our circumstances. Robyn will unfold easily accessible practises to help us stay on the rollercoaster ride of life. This hour-long talk is not to be missed.

Breaking Barriers: Women and the law – community panel event with Women's Legal Service Tasmania

Breaking Barriers: Women and the law – community panel event with Women's Legal Service Tasmania

Tuesday 20th May at 5:30pm
1 hour 30 mins|FREE

Join Women's Legal Service Tasmania during Law Week for a public panel discussion featuring legal experts and community leaders, exploring:
•    Gender-based violence and legal protections
•    Legal system barriers for women
•    Advocacy for law reform and access to justice

Workplace Rights & Responsibilities: A Masterclass for Employers & Employees with Women's Legal Service Tasmania

Workplace Rights & Responsibilities: A Masterclass for Employers & Employees with Women's Legal Service Tasmania

Wednesday 21st May at 5:30pm
1 hour 30 mins|FREE

Join Women's Legal ServiceTasmania during Law Week for an educational session for businesses, individuals and community organisations on:
•    Workplace sexual harassment laws
•    Creating safe and inclusive workplaces

Baby Massage
Thursday 22nd May at 11:00am
1 hour|$10

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.

Performing Arts Educator Workshop with the Australian Musical Theatre Festival

Performing Arts Educator Workshop with the Australian Musical Theatre Festival

Friday 23rd May at 10:00am 
2 hours|FREE

Performing Arts teachers - join us at the Australian Musical Theatre Festival for a practical and inspiring session with Tyran Parke, Jonathan Hodge, and Liz Bennett. Learn how to create school productions, enhance studio teaching, and connect with fellow educators. Fresh ideas, real strategies, and creative inspiration await!

Community Sing Along with the Australian Musical Theatre Festival

Community Sing Along with the Australian Musical Theatre Festival

Saturday 24th May at 11:00am
1 hour 30 mins|FREE

Join acclaimed choir leader Vicky Jacobs for a joyful community singing event at the Australian Musical Theatre Festival! No experience needed — just come ready to sing, laugh, and connect. Featuring uplifting musical theatre arrangements, this feel-good session celebrates the health benefits and pure joy of singing together.

Dads raising Sons by Relationships Australia

Dads raising Sons by Relationships Australia

Wednesday 28th May at 3:30pm
2 hours 30 mins|FREE

This 2.5 hour workshop is designed to strengthen the bond between fathers and their sons. Participants will explore ways to support their son's emotional development and help them build effective emotional regulation skills.

Suitable for fathers with sons under 12 years old. This is an 18+ event.

Lunchtime Concert Series - The Clementines

Lunchtime Concert Series - The Clementines

Saturday 31st May at 12:00pm
2 hours|FREE

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy listening to The Clementines. The Clementines are a vibrant trio of singer-songwriters. From intricate acapella arrangements of folk classics, to original songs about womanhood, family, place and belonging, The Clementines are all about harmonies.

This is a walk in event, no bookings required.

Music Meditations: Sounding with the Tarkine Forests with Tash Zappala & Ash Di Va

Music Meditations: Sounding with the Tarkine Forests with Tash Zappala & Ash Di Va

Saturday 31st May at 3:30pm
1 hour|$45

Join acclaimed folk musician Tash Zappala and multi-instrumentalist-sound therapist Ash Di Va as they come together to explore music to sooth the soul.

This will be a concert for deep listening and relaxation. Be taken on a journey where instruments are overlaid with sound captured from the Tarkine. The voice of this great area of wilderness playing part in this unique concert experience.

The duo welcomes you to unwind in a space where relaxation and letting go of stress unfolds.

Lunchtime Concert Series with Luke Parry

Lunchtime Concert Series with Luke Parry

Saturday 31st May at 12:00pm
2 hours|FREE

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and join Luke Parry for a free 2-hour concert at our Launceston wellness hub.

Luke Parry is a homegrown roots musician from Tasmania blending the grit of Southern blues with the soul of Americana and the storytelling of country.
Influenced by tradition but driven by originality, his sound is raw, honest, and unmistakably his own.

Join Luke as he performs some of his latest original material — stripped back, heartfelt, and straight from the soul.

This is a walk in event, no bookings required

Advanced respiratory skills training to improve care for people with MND

Advanced respiratory skills training to improve care for people with MND

Monday 2nd June at 8:30am
8 hours|$100

This training is open to all physiotherapists with an interest in supporting people living with motor neurone disease (MND).

A specialised course designed by ReSPiCoND Collaborative that will help you deepen your understanding and enhance your skills in supporting ventilation and managing airway clearance in individuals with MND across their disease progression.

Teen Challenge - Futures with Hope Mocktail Party

Teen Challenge - Futures with Hope Mocktail Party

Friday 6th June at 5:30pm
3 hours 30 mins|$45

Join Teen Challenge Tasmania for an inspiring evening of hope and transformation.
The Futures with Hope Mocktail Party isn’t just a party—it’s creating brighter futures for at-risk youth struggling with social connection, barriers to education, mental heal.th issues, substance use, and pathways to employment. This alcohol-free evening challenges you: for one night, stand with young people striving for a better future.

Inner Alchemy Sound Bathing and Music Therapy Sessions

Inner Alchemy Sound Bathing and Music Therapy Sessions

Saturday 7th June at 10:00am
1 hour|$22

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.

Recharging Your Batteries : Winter Workshop

Recharging Your Batteries : Winter Workshop

Tuesday 10th June at 1:00pm
1 hour 15 minutes|$20

Join life coach Megan Woods for this fun and interactive workshop designed to recharge your batteries this winter.

This workshop will introduce you to the seven types of energy / ‘batteries’ we use to function and explore how shorter days, winter weather and more time indoors draws on different types of energy. Develop new strategies for the winter months ahead to recharge (and even supercharge) your batteries.

Emotional Regulation by Relationships Australia

Emotional Regulation by Relationships Australia

Wednesday 11th June at 2:00pm
1 hour 30 mins|FREE

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

This is an 18+ event.

Recharging Your Batteries : Winter Workshop

Recharging Your Batteries : Winter Workshop

Friday 13th June at 1:00pm
1 hour 15 mins|$20

Join life coach Megan Woods for this fun and interactive workshop designed to recharge your batteries this winter.

This workshop will introduce you to the seven types of energy / ‘batteries’ we use to function and explore how shorter days, winter weather and more time indoors draws on different types of energy. Develop new strategies for the winter months ahead to recharge (and even supercharge) your batteries.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Mondays June 16th and 23rd at 9:00am
2 days|$295

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.

Lifelong Respect - Walk Against Elder Abuse

Lifelong Respect - Walk Against Elder Abuse

Monday 16th June at 10:00am
1 hour|FREE

Join COTA Tasmania for a walk to raise awareness against elder abuse as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. By participating, you'll help spread awareness about this critical issue and show your support for elder abuse prevention.

Following the walk, participants will gather at our Hobart wellness hub for a light morning tea and short speeches.

The walk is organised by COTA Tasmania, supported by the Tasmanian Government and local councils, in alignment with Tasmania’s Lifelong Respect strategy (2023-2029).

Baby and Child First Aid Information Session

Baby and Child First Aid Information Session

Thursday 19th June at 10:00am
2 hours 30 mins|$25

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.

Fertility and Cycle Health Awareness – Information Session

Fertility and Cycle Health Awareness – Information Session

Thursday 19th June at 5:30pm
1 hour|FREE

Join cycle educator Eden Sallenbach for an information session for women on the physiology of their menstrual cycles. This session will include anatomy diagrams, cervical fluid/LH testing information, and fertile window information. Learn about what is optimal versus suboptimal with hormone fluctuations, and what symptoms are normal versus abnormal and worth exploring. A comprehensive session, encompassing information that every woman will benefit greatly from.

A Tender Thing by The Tasmanian Shakespeare Company

A Tender Thing by The Tasmanian Shakespeare Company

Friday 20th June at 4:00pm
1 hour 15 mins|$20

Join Tasmanian Shakespeare Company at our Launceston wellness hub as they perform A Tender Thing. Originally created for the Royal Shakespeare Company, A Tender Thing is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare’s timeless poetry provides the backdrop for this delicate and moving account of old age, memory and the demands we make of those we love. When a married couple discover that their lifetime together is drawing to a close, they realise they cannot contemplate being apart.

Out with the overwhelm - transitions made easy by Harrington Road

Out with the overwhelm - transitions made easy by Harrington Road

Tuesday 24th June at 10:00am
1 hour|FREE

When life takes a turn and a transition is needed, often we're forced into crisis and overwhelm. This interactive workshop offers older adults, and their families, insights to navigate property transitions for downsizing, aged care transitions and deceased estates with greater confidence and awareness. We'll tackle these topics in a light-hearted manner, sharing some of the key concepts and offering practical tips through engaging activities, discussion and a cuppa to finish with.

Cancer Council Tasmania Qigong Classes

Cancer Council Tasmania Qigong Classes

Every Tuesday from 24th June to 29th July at 2:00pm
1 hour|FREE

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.

Respond not React – Conflict Resolution Skills for Adults by Relationships Australia

Respond not React – Conflict Resolution Skills for Adults by Relationships Australia

Tuesday 24th June at 4:00pm
2 hours|FREE

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.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – Refresher Course

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – Refresher Course

Thursday 26th June at 11:00am
4 hours|$125

Refresh your Youth Mental Health First Aid skills with this 4-hour refresher course with experienced trainer Maree Gerke. Perfect for those who've completed the full course, this session offers updated content and practical insights to keep your knowledge current. Stay prepared and confident in supporting youth mental health.

1000 Hearts

1000 Hearts

Tuesday 1st July at 9:00am
3 hours|FREE

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.

Love Languages – Workshop with Megan Woods

Love Languages – Workshop with Megan Woods

Wednesday 2nd July at 1:00pm
1 hour 15 mins|$20

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.

Free 15 minute Health Checks with Hearing Australia

Free 15 minute Health Checks with Hearing Australia

Thursday 3rd July at 11:00am
4 hours|FREE

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.

Love Languages – Workshop with Megan Woods

Love Languages – Workshop with Megan Woods

Friday 4th July at 1:00pm
1 hour 15 mins|$20

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.

Make Music with the TSO!

Make Music with the TSO!

Saturday 5th July at 10:00am
1 hour|$15

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.

1000 Hearts

1000 Hearts

Monday 7th July at 9:00am
3 hours|FREE

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.

Self-Empower Now by Mental Health Lived Experience Tasmania

Self-Empower Now by Mental Health Lived Experience Tasmania

Tuesday 8th July at 9:00am
4 hours 30 mins|FREE

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

Make Music with the TSO!

Make Music with the TSO!

Tuesday 8th July at 11:00am
1 hour|$15

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.

SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Mental Health First Aid Training

SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Mental Health First Aid Training

Thursday 10th and Friday 11th July at 8:45am
6 hours (2 days)|$335

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. 

Seasons for Growth Taster - Grief & Loss for Teens by Relationships Australia

Seasons for Growth Taster - Grief & Loss for Teens by Relationships Australia

Tuesday 15th July at 4:00pm
1 hour|FREE

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.

Self Care – information session with Relationships Australia

Self Care – information session with Relationships Australia

Thursday 24th July at 1:00pm
1 hour|FREE

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

Inner Alchemy Sound Bathing and Music Therapy Sessions

Inner Alchemy Sound Bathing and Music Therapy Sessions

Saturday 2nd August at 10:00am
1 hour|$22

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.