Events

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.

Join Heidi Modrovich, Principal Audiologist from Ability Hearing and Balance, for an immersive workshop on tinnitus assessment, treatment, and management. With over 20 years of expertise in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) as well as being a qualified psychotherapist, Heidi can provide you with practical strategies and hands-on techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to reclaim peace amidst the noise.

There are plenty of misconceptions about your quality of life when it comes to getting older, but it's proven that how well we age is mostly determined by the lifestyle choices we make each day.

Join OsteoStrong on World Osteoporosis Day 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.

Don’t miss out on your free quick hearing screening with audiologist Mr. Nick Modrovich! Spaces are limited, so act fast. Call 1300 327 776 now to secure your spot and to avoid disappointment. 18+ patients only. 

Join Palliative Care Tasmania to celebrate the launch of their children’s book, ‘What Is Grief?’

Hard-cover copies of the book will be for sale on the day. Every book sold allows Palliative Care Tasmania to donate 10 soft-cover copies of ‘What Is Grief?’ to Tasmanian communities.

‘What Is Grief’ was written by award-winning, best-selling author Jess Sanders and illustrated by Stephanie Spartels for Palliative Care Tasmania’s Learning Through Loss program. Learning Through Loss provides free grief education and resources to those working with children and young people. Learning Through Loss is funded by the Tasmanian Department of Health and Healthy Tasmania. 

To learn more about the Learning Through Loss program visit www.learningthroughloss.org.au

Morning tea will be provided. 

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!

Join Square Pegs Dyslexia Support & Advocacy for the launch of a new resource that provides Tasmanian-specific information to help parents and families advocate for their child with a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), including dyslexia and dysgraphia. 

This workshop will provide an overview of dyslexia, including all the facts and figures, as well as strategies to support dyslexic learners.

Men's sheds are a uniquely Australian solution to promoting men's mental and physical health. Benefits of involvement include gaining confidence, less social isolation, mateship and an opportunity to share stories and information. Join the Kings Meadows Community Men's Shed for two days at our Launceston wellness hub and see the incredible woodwork that has been created through this very important initiative.

In the lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Kai Sakakibara was one of the top BMX racers in the world. He then suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident during the final stages of qualifying before being able to realise his Olympic dream.

He was the first to celebrate his sister Saya winning Gold for Australia at Paris 2024 in the sport that nearly took his life.

Join Kai as he shares his story at St Lukes Launceston.

Our subconscious mind influences most of our decisions, choices, and thoughts. It regulates at least 95% of the choices that we make each day including our habits. Rebecca discusses the latest research around habit formation and reduction, and how real-life changes come from taking many small steps to alter your habits. She will give practical advice and tips on how to tap into the subconscious mind to create good new habits and break bad ones.

In the lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Kai Sakakibara was one of the top BMX racers in the world. He then suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident during the final stages of qualifying before being able to realise his Olympic dream.

He was the first to celebrate his sister Saya winning Gold for Australia at Paris 2024 in the sport that nearly took his life.

Join Kai as he shares his story at St Lukes Hobart.

Join Square Pegs Dyslexia Support & Advocacy for the launch of a new resource that provides Tasmanian-specific information to help parents and families advocate for their child with a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), including dyslexia and dysgraphia. 

This workshop will provide an overview of dyslexia, including all the facts and figures, as well as strategies to support dyslexic learners. 

Join Marion Haydon, an accredited Health and Wellbeing Coach, for a one-hour workshop designed to help you reflect on how sustainable lifestyle changes can improve your overall health and well-being. Lifestyle medicine focuses on the healthy habits that can empower you to enhance both your well-being and quality of life.

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.

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. 

To secure a hearing check, walk into our wellness hub from 9am on the day to make a booking with our team.

*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.

Our subconscious mind influences most of our decisions, choices, and thoughts. It
regulates at least 95% of the choices that we make each day including our
habits. Rebecca discusses the latest research around habit formation and reduction,
and how real-life changes come from taking many small steps to alter your habits.

She will give practical advice and tips on how to tap into the subconscious mind to create good new habits and break bad ones.

Join Martin O’Toole from Arthritis Management Solutions for this information session on falls prevention. Find out how you can reduce the risk of falls by practicing some simple daily habits that will change your life or the life of a loved one.

Living with diabetes means living with an increased risk of foot problems. FootSmart gives you the skills and knowledge to create a care routine that will help avoid future foot problems. It’s estimated that 15% of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime, this is why good foot care is so important. 

This session is suitable for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Are you between the ages of 25 and 74? Then this is an opportunity to find out more about Population Screening and Cancer Prevention.

During this session, Ella and Katie will discuss the three national cancer screening programs: Breast, Bowel and Cervical. This will be a 1 hour session that will include what is involved in screening, why it’s important and the latest changes to the programs.

Are you between the ages of 25 and 74? Then this is an opportunity to find out more about Population Screening and Cancer Prevention.

During this session, Ella and Katie will discuss the three national cancer screening programs: Breast, Bowel and Cervical. This will be a 1 hour session that will include what is involved in screening, why it’s important and the latest changes to the programs.

Join Teen Challenge Tasmania Inc to learn about the contents of vapes, the health harms to users and non-users, laws surrounding use of vapes, busting vaping myths, the deceptive appearance of vaping devices and the way youth are being targeted. You will leave feeling better equipped to have discussions with your children, friends, and colleagues on this topic.

Unlock the full potential of your hearing aids with Principal Audiologist Heidi Modrovich from Ability Hearing and Balance! Learn how these devices work, the importance of hearing rehabilitation through brain hearing, and practical tips for adapting. Join us to gain expert insights and optimise your hearing experience for richer, clearer communication!

Making sense of your medications can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be. MedSmart will give you information about your medications, how they work, how to take them and how they help manage your diabetes. By the end of this program, you will have the confidence to self-manage your medications.

This session is suitable for people with Type 2 diabetes.

The human brain is a 1.4 kg supercomputer that controls everything in your life, including how you think, feel, and act. Taking care of your brain is essential for staying mentally healthy as mental illnesses are brain illnesses; however, many of us are unaware of what is good for the brain and what is not. In this powerful and informative session, Rebecca compiles the current research around brain health. She will discuss risk factors that damage the mind and memory and then offer insights on how to heal your mental health issues and strengthen your memory by paying careful attention to a healthy, brain-boosting lifestyle.

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.

The human brain is a 1.4 kg supercomputer that controls everything in your life, including how you think, feel, and act. Taking care of your brain is essential for staying mentally healthy as mental illnesses are brain illnesses; however, many of us are unaware of what is good for the brain and what is not. In this powerful and informative session, Rebecca compiles the current research around brain health. She will discuss risk factors that damage the mind and memory and then offer insights on how to heal your mental health issues and strengthen your memory by paying careful attention to a healthy, brain-boosting lifestyle.

Exercise – of course we all know it’s good for health, especially if you have diabetes, but knowing where to start and how to stay motivated can be tough. Get support and be empowered to take the first step in making exercise a part of your routine, or perhaps increasing the amount you are already doing. 

Suitable for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Mental Health First Aid offers 4-hour face-to-face Refresher Courses that allow current Standard or  Youth Accredited MHFAiders to refresh their knowledge and skills and extend their accreditation for another 3-year period.

Refresher courses must be completed between the 2.6 and 3.3-year mark.
The content of each refresher course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Do you know how to reduce your chances of skin cancer? Join Jane from Cancer Council Tasmania as she goes through tips and practical advice on how to protect your skin and increase your chances of staying sun safe.