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.
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 Erin McCabe and Trisha Dunn for classes designed for all bodies and levels of experience.
Mat Pilates
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.
Qigong
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.
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.
Strength For Life now has extra sessions per week* so more of Hobart can gain access this popular class.
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.
*Only 1 class per person per week.
Beginners Yoga focuses on improving flexibility and mobility, balance and coordination.
The class encourages everyone to take their time to experience each individual pose and to move at their own pace. Props will be provided to support joints and areas of tension.
This is suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioner with instructors from Udara.
Stretch and Strengthen Exercise Class
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.
Cancer Council Tasmania Mat Pilates
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.
Jazzercise is the original dance party workout. Blending dance with Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and strength training, you will be guided through cardio and strength training that will change your body and boost your mood. The best part? You'll have so much fun, you won't want to stop.
Grab your exercise shoes, clothes you feel comfortable moving in, a bottle of water and a towel.
Get ready to strengthen, lengthen and tone during the happiest hour of your day!
Jazzercise is suitable for all fitness levels and abilities.
Dance with Adam
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!
Lunchtime Boxing Fitness
Join personal trainer Megs from Fit n Kicking for a fantastic low impact exercise option catering to all levels of fitness and experience.
This class is for those looking to improve cardio fitness, get resistance training, learn new skills and release stress at the same time!
Please note there is no contact between participants in this class only with foam bags.
Play and Learn Workshop - Sedentary lifestyles with Sherri Ring
Sherri Ring is Tasmania’s leading expert in workplace wellbeing, known for her ability to transform workplace culture through connection, energy, and innovation.
Sherri's specialty workshops are fun, interactive sessions where you learn in a playful, collaborative, team building and fun environment.
Sedentary behaviour involves extended periods of little or no movement. Humans are designed to be upright, yet a lot of us spend much of our lives sitting at a desk, slumped over a computer. Sitting has been described as the ‘new smoking’ for the toll it is taking on our long-term health.
This session will include some games, light movement, collaboration and provide you with a range of activities that will help you get up out of your chairs and move more.
Mindful Movement for Carers
As part of National Palliative Care Week, Palliative Care Tasmania is celebrating the important role of unpaid carers and starting conversations about 'What’s your plan'?
Caring for someone with a life-limiting illness can be both rewarding and challenging. Based in Yoga and Somatic Awareness, Sarah Van Est will guide you through gentle movement and self-awareness activities to help you feel present, supported, and prepared.
Everyone is welcome - no yoga experience needed.
Endometriosis in Tasmania
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
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.
Mums and Bubs Yoga
Join our yoga class for mums and bubs in a casual, relaxed, and baby-friendly space! Practice gentle Hatha Vinyasa yoga, which offers benefits like stress relief, improved flexibility, and enhanced strength. Your child can join in some partner poses too, making it a fun and engaging experience for both of you!
Robyn Moore AM - Wellness at Work and Home with the Power of the Word
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.
Coffee and consent: conversations on the law and respect with Women's Legal Service Tasmania
Join Women's Legal Service Tasmania during Law Week for an event where people can discuss consent, relationships, and the law. Topics will include:
• The legal definitions of consent and coercion
• Understanding respectful relationships and legal protections
• How to access legal support when needed
This is a walk-in event, no bookings required
Breaking Barriers: Women and the law – community panel event with Women's Legal Service Tasmania
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
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
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.
Resilience – Information Session with Relationships Australia
This information session is for anyone who wants to know what it means to be resilient, whilst learning strategies on how you can increase resilience in your everyday life. The benefits are overwhelmingly positive!
Performing Arts Educator Workshop with the Australian Musical Theatre Festival
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!
Heart-Healthy nutrition: Eating well for a stronger and longer life
Eating well is one of the most powerful ways to support your heart health and overall wellbeing. In this workshop with Tasmania Dietitian and Nutritionist Emma Lynch, you’ll learn how simple, balanced food choices can help you feel your best. Find out more about what you can enjoy in abundance (fresh produce, whole grains, and healthy fats), and what may need a more mindful approach (salty snacks and saturated fats). Join Emma for an engaging and practical session that will leave you feeling confident in nourishing your heart for the long run.
Please note: While nutrition plays an important role in heart health, it is not a substitute for medical treatment or prescribed medications. If you have concerns about your heart health, please consult your GP or healthcare professional for personalised advice and care.
Community Sing Along with the Australian Musical Theatre Festival
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.
ShopSmart program by Diabetes Australia (TAS)
ShopSmart will help you to understand how to read food labels, and what to look for when choosing healthy options for yourself and your family. You will also receive a handy wallet card for quick reference when shopping.
By the end of this program, you will feel confident reading product information and nutrition panels. So next time you visit a supermarket you will be able to make the best decisions for your health and wellbeing.
This program is suitable for those living with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and Gestational diabetes
Falls, Fractures & Strength - A Guide to Safety by OsteoStrong
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.
COTA Community Conversations
Come along, have a cuppa on us and meet with COTA (Council on the Ageing) Tasmania CEO, Brigid Wilkinson, to share your experiences and views on ageing in Tasmania. Come and find out more about the organisation and advocacy work or come to share your concerns and solutions!
COTA Tasmania is the leading voice for Tasmanians as they age. They promote changes to our systems and culture so that all Tasmanians can age well and have been the voice of older Tasmanians for 60 years. They regularly visit communities across the state whilst delivering programs and projects and this time they’d love to meet you at our Launceston wellness hub.
This is a walk in event, no bookings required.
Dads raising Sons by Relationships Australia
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.
Food for Mood- Nutrition Information Session
What you eat can have a powerful impact on your mental wellbeing. In this session, learn how nutrients influence brain function, mood regulation, and energy levels. Led by accredited and practicing dietician Jaymelia Webb, discover simple dietary changes that can help support mental clarity and emotional balance.
Island Seminar Series: Hearing loss and dementia risk
Managing hearing loss is more than wearing a hearing aid – let’s chat about brain health, with Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg.
Lunchtime Concert Series - The Clementines
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
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
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
Join Fabrice Bisimwa in a dance cardio session which will burn more calories than running on the treadmill!
No experience needed so it's perfect for beginner dancers.
The program includes dance workouts and moves that tone your legs, glutes and provide a full ab/core burnout.
Bring comfy clothing, a drink bottle and your energy!
Self Defence for Adults
Join GKR Karate’s Su-Lei Franklin for a deep dive into self-defence techniques and skills that could one day save your life!
This session promises to boost your personal power, build confidence, learn what to look for and avoid in public situations, build awareness of your body language and physiology, and practice the physical skills necessary to protect yourself and your loved ones if the need arises.
No experience necessary. Come and learn something new!
Advanced respiratory skills training to improve care for people with MND
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.
Hearing Australia: Free 15 minute Health Checks
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 9am. 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.
Taming Negative Thoughts
Our minds are constantly talking to us, but sometimes they are not telling the truth. Automatic, habitual negative thoughts can ruin your day, steal your happiness, and prolong grief. In this session, Rebecca will teach strategies that help you learn to identify self-critical, overgeneralised and guilty thoughts, replacing them with helpful thoughts that give you a more accurate and fair assessment of any situation.
LGBTIQA+ Professional Development
This training through Kentish Regional Clinic aims to provide service providers, interested professionals and community members, who would like to deepen their understanding and confidence in working with and/or supporting LGBTIQA+ people, with LGBTIQA+ specific information and strategies for inclusion.
Join us for a 30 minute heart-pumping Boxing HIIT session which will cover every single muscle from your inner core to your obliques!
This fast-paced workout includes ab and core work, mobility, stretch, and HIIT exercises like squats, lunges and jumping jacks, in between intervals of shadowboxing, and it is ideal for those with a moderate to high fitness level looking to improve overall aerobic fitness and increased core strength.
Bring a drink bottle, comfortable clothing, a towel and your energy!
Lifeline Tasmania - Intro to Trauma
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.
Teen Challenge - Futures with Hope Mocktail Party
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
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
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.
Taming Negative Thoughts
Our minds are constantly talking to us, but sometimes they are not telling the truth. Automatic, habitual negative thoughts can ruin your day, steal your happiness, and prolong grief. In this session, Rebecca will teach strategies that help you learn to identify and then replace the self-critical, overgeneralised and guilty thoughts with more helpful thoughts that give you a more accurate, fair assessment of any situation. Filtering out the negative thoughts is empowering, and ultimately leads to improved mental and emotional states.
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.
Emotional Regulation by Relationships Australia
This workshop helps individuals learn how to regulate emotions whilst learning about how to manage triggers, anger and anxiety.
This is an 18+ event.
Lifeline Tasmania - Accidental Counsellor
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.
Recharging Your Batteries : Winter Workshop
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.
Baby and Child First Aid
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.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
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
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
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
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.
Lifeline Tasmania - Suicide Conversation Skills
This short workshop is designed to provide everyone with the language skills to talk safely about suicide.
Using the Recognise, Respond, and Refer Lifeline framework to structure the workshop, we explore guiding a conversation from beginning to end. Starting with understanding why someone may consider suicide, preparing yourself mentally, ways to begin the conversation, right through to asking if they are considering suicide, suggesting referral pathways, and taking care of yourself once the conversation is over.
A Tender Thing by The Tasmanian Shakespeare Company
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.
Yoga and mindfulness for self acceptance
Join yoga teacher Annie Fitzgerald for a slow flow class dedicated to learning and understanding the practice of noticing and sitting with our thoughts and feelings.
Encouraging openness, self-compassion and acceptance this combination of mindfulness and gentle yoga postures is for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of self through the body.
Come and celebrate International Yoga Day at our Launceston wellness hub where we celebrate that yoga is for every body.
Seated yoga class - Pavanmuktasana Series 1
Join long term yoga instructor Kally Bushby for a gentle seated yoga practice designed to release stagnation and promote vitality through breath, awareness and movement.
Come and celebrate International Yoga Day at our Launceston wellness hub where we celebrate that yoga is for every body.
Yoga Nidra Meditation for Deep Relaxation
Yoga Nidra or Yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping induced by a guided meditation designed to unravel stress and tension. Join yoga teacher Gill Pitt for this special session to celebrate International Yoga Day.
CORES Suicide Prevention Training
This training is designed to provide individuals and communities with the essential skills and resources required to identify and respond to a person at risk of suicide and build on a community’s capacity to eliminate suicide.
Kentish Regional Clinic Inc. is the registered organisation to deliver the CORES Suicide Prevention Training (Community Owned Response to Eliminating Suicide), CORES Self-Care and Mental Wellbeing Workshops, CORES Understanding Mental Wellbeing for Effective Communication, and LGBTIQA+ Professional Development.
Out with the overwhelm - transitions made easy by Harrington Road
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
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
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
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.
Lifeline Tasmania - Psychological Safety
Most organizations prioritize physical safety, but often ignore the unseen harm caused by a toxic work environment. This workshop delves into the often-invisible realm of psychological harm. We'll equip you with practical tools to cultivate a culture of psychological safety within your team. Leave with a clear action plan to ensure legal compliance, navigate psychological hazards, and nurture a thriving workplace.
1000 Hearts
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
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
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.
Stay strong and independent: Prevent or delay surgery with Kieser’s Hip and Knee program
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).
Love Languages – Workshop with Megan Woods
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.
Mindfulness Meditation with Dr Bruno Cayoun
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.
Make Music with the TSO!
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 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
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!
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
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.
Your Way to 5k - Walk and Run Club
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.
Seasons for Growth Taster - Grief & Loss for Teens by Relationships Australia
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.
PaKT Craft school holiday program
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.
Strong Bones, Strong Body- Nutrition Information Session
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.
1000 Hearts
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.
Baby and Child First Aid
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.
Self Care – information session with Relationships Australia
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
Your Story Matters! Writing Workshop
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.
Strong Bones Exercise Class
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.
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Mental Health First Aid
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.