Supporting the Community

Wynyard Probus Club

The Probus Club of Wynyard Inc., is a social/activities club for like minded people. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month with a guest speaker and morning tea, at nominal cost. There are regular activities and outings. Meetings are held at the Senior Citizens Club, 28 Jackson Street, Wynyard from 10am. Please contact Charlie Jacobson on 0458 779 974 or Darrell Wilson on 0497 621 451

Address:
Senior Citizens Club, 28 Jackson Street, Wynyard

Phone: 0458 779 974

South Burnie Croquet Club

The South Burnie Croquet Club meets at the South Burnie Bowls and Community Club. Come and try croquet. Experienced and new to the game are welcome. Yes there is teaching involved if needed. At the moment wa are affiliated with the Devonport Club. Games are played Fridays from 2pm all welcome. To play the game the only equipment required is a mallet. Just bring a desire to have fun. Further information from the Brett Kershaw on 0400 548 695.

Phone: 0400 548 695

Life without Barriers

Did you know community volunteers make excellent Foster Careers? Volunteering your time to help others in your community takes a problem solver who is keen to learn and invests their time in being there for those who need them. Our Foster carers are just like you. Life Without Barriers is looking for carers who are willing to share their home, heart and time to help children in need. If you can share your world and be a positive change in a young person's life as a full-time, emergency or weekend respite Foster Carer, please make contact on 0472 869 969 or www.lwb.org.au/foster-care

Phone: www.lwb.org.au/foster-care

Men’s Line

Contact Men’s Line Australia for free professional counseling support for men, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Men’s Line Australia is a safe and private place to talk. Contact 1300 78 99 78 or check out the website mensline.org,au. Men’s Line Australia is a national telephone and online support service for men with family and relationship concerns. Support is available 24/7 on 1300 78 99 78

Phone: 1300 78 99 78

Wynyard Historical Society

The Wynyard Historical Society meets every fourth Tuesday at the Room 1 in the Community Centre, 48 Hogg Street. Contact Lyn Hookway on 0400 113 496

Address:
Room 1 in the Community Centre, 48 Hogg Street

Phone: 0400 113 496

Devonport Croquet Club

The Devonport Croquet Club meets at the Devonport Country Club 66 Woodrising Avenue Devonport. Come and try croquet. To play the game the only equipment required is a mallet. Just bring a desire to have fun. Further information from the Devonport Country Club on 6427 2381 or email [email protected]

Address:
66 Woodrising Avenue Devonport

Phone: 6427 2381

Community Transport Services

CTST – Community Transport Services Tasmania is a state-wide community based not-for-profit organisation that provides affordable shared door-to-door community transport. Our purpose is to provide affordable transport to support people to live well & connect with their community. Their vision is that everyone has access to community transport. If you are looking for a rewarding way to give back to the community, enjoy driving and have a valid Tasmanian licence, you’ll love being a volunteer driver with CTST. You will provide transport to people throughout the state, to attend their social activities or non-emergency medical appointments. Check out the web site ctst.org.au or Call 1800 781 033

Phone: 1800 781 033

North West Community Legal Service

The North West Community Legal Centre Inc is a free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the NW Coast. There are here to assist in the provision of legal advice, Community Legal Education and participates in Law Reform. The service was established provide advice to residents of the NW Coast. The service is not means tested and conduct outreach to Burnie, Smithton and the West Coast of Tasmania. Services include: general family matters, motor vehicle accidents, criminal matters, problems with government departments etc. The office is located at 56 Formby Road Devonport

Address:
56 Formby Road Devonport

Phone: 6424 8720

Gran’s Table Project

Gran’s Table is a new community project, run by volunteers associated with Gran’s Van, bringing together local schools, businesses, and organizations, offering a weekly free lunch to those who experience food insecurity and/or loneliness. Every Saturday at 12pm Gran’s Table crew offers a free lunch in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, next to the Catholic School at Stewart Street. We would like to invite everyone who feels like they could use some company to join us for a warm lunch and a friendly chat with fellow members of our community. Gran’s Table volunteers are here to offer companionship, and a listening ear. If you ever feel lonely, having no one to talk to, and would like to spend some time with us, we are here, waiting for you every Saturday at 12pm. Every fortnight we serve soup & sandwiches. On alternative Saturdays we offer a main course. All meals are served with a dessert and a hot drink. Come and check it out.

Address:
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, next to the Catholic School at Stewart Street

City Mission – Serenity House

Serenity House is operated by City Mission as a Time Out, sobering Up and a Place of Safety facility. It is located in Burnie and is open to men and women over 18 where substance misuse is the primary reason for support. Serenity House offers a quiet place for "time out" - residents are supported and supervised by trained staff in a communal living arrangement. During their stay at Serenity House have access to support and assistance with referrals to other agencies. The main aims of the stay in Serenity house is for time out, sobering up and to be a place of safety. For more information or to complete an application form please contact Serenity house on 6435 4654 or email [email protected]. Check out the web site www. citymission.org.au

Phone: 6435 4654

Open Heart Meditation

An Open Heart Meditation group for new and seasoned meditators meet at the 7UP rooms at the Wynyard Community Centre, every Tuesday from 7pm. Only a gold coin donation. Enquiries through the Facebook Good Heart - Meditation page

Address:
7UP Rooms Wynyard Community Centre

Devonport Online Digital Help Centre

Centre Volunteers are needed! You can help in several ways: Tutor different ages with technology, troubleshoot patron digital devices, help with front desk and taking calles, navigate those lost with the internet, support events & games night, learn extra on the job, no experience required, hours are flexible. The Digital Help Centre recently celebrated its 25th year, Can you offer your knowledge & patience? Contact the centre for further information on 0444 525 434 or email [email protected]

Address:
Level 1, Paranaple Centre 137 Rooke Street Devonport

Phone: 0444 525 434

Volunteering at the TFS

Tasmania Fire Service volunteers are ordinary people, doing extraordinary things. If you volunteer with the TFS you are helping your community, learning new skills and belong to a team and form new friendships. You will need to be over 18 years of age, be of good character ( satisfy a Police check) attend emergency incidents ( as an operational firefighter), be medically and physical fit to undertake the role and work safely as a member of a team. To join TFS volunteers contact your local brigade or visit your local brigade when members are there for training. Call 1800 000 699 or email [email protected]. The northwest local contact number is 6477 7293

Phone: 1800 000 699

Mersey Community Care Association

The Mersey Community Care Association would like you to join their dynamic team of volunteers. Would you like to be more involved and give back to your community? Do you enjoy a working as part of a team? Do you like having fun while learning new skills? Would you like to provide support for older people or younger people with a disability and their career? If you answered YES to any of the above - Mersey Community Care wants to talk to you. Volunteers are needed in the area of Transport, Home Maintennance and Social Support. To find out how you can become a volunteer or if you just want to know more about their services, please feel free to contact and have a chat. The Mersey Community Care Association is located at 167 Steele Street, Devonport, call 6424 8883 or email [email protected] or check out the facebook page.

Address:
167 Steele Street, Devonport

Phone: 6424 8883

Mr Perfect

Mr. Perfect is more than a BBQ. It is a place to make community connections across Australia. There are park BBQ across Australia where men can gather to have a chat and make a connection. To find you’re nearest BBQ checkout the website mrperfect.org.au, then go along and find a mate and enjoy a chat while having a great BBQ meeting.

Mural Festival Sheffield

Volunteering at Mural Fest - Volunteering is fun and rewarding, a great opportunity to meet new people, gain new skills and make a difference in the community in which you live. Every year, Sheffield comes alive for Mural Fest thanks to the generous support and commitment of sponsors and volunteers who together create a fun and festive environment for all to enjoy. Whether it is assisting with administration, catering, looking after artists and sponsors, helping with events throughout the week or meeting and greeting visitors at Mural Park, there are many jobs to volunteer for.

Contact 0427 475 113 or email [email protected] for further information.

Address:
Mural Park Sheffield

Phone: 0427 475 113

Tasmanian Arboretum

Explore the trees of the world on a beautiful 66 hectare botanic garden of trees at the Tasmanian Arboretum which lies in a sheltered valley. Enjoy the peace, native animals and birds. Breathe the fresh air. Stand on a bridge and watch a platypus swim by. Arboretum opens daily at 9am - closes at 8pm during daylight savings - 5pm in normal times. There is an entry charge for adults but kids and members are free and only 12 km from Devonport. Located at 46 Old Tramway Road, Eugenana. Check out the web page www.tasmanianarboretum.org.au or phone 6427 2690

Address:
46 Old Tramway Road, Eugenana

Phone: 6427 2690

Dementia Australia Research

Dementia Australia Research commissioned by Dementia Australia and undertaken by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in 2023 shows the number of Australians living with dementia is expected to nearly double by 2054. In 2024 it is estimated there are more than 10,600 people living with all forms of dementia in Tasmania. This figure is projected to increase to around 16,500 by 2054. No one should have to face dementia alone.   Dementia Australia is here 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. If you or a loved one have a diagnosis of dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, or you’re concerned about changes to your cognition or that of a loved one, call the National Dementia
Helpline on 1800 100 500.

Phone: 1800 100 500

Volunteer for Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a not for profit organisation supporting well-nourished independent, and connected communities through the delivery of nutritious meal, social engagement and well being check. Meals on Wheels - we care with safety and wellbeing check with peace of mind for fami;y members. They strength communities with a service that brings people together. Contact Meals on Wheels on 1800 MYMEAL - 1800 696 325 or email [email protected] or check out the web page www.mowtas.org.au

Phone: 1800 696 325

Central Coast Cycling Festival 2024

The Central Coast Cycling Festival 2024 needs like minded community groups to plan and promoted cycling for all, which may start with a cycling event. For more details contact Megan Collier by email [email protected] or call 0477 017 020. Get your community group on a bike Central Coast is a Voice for Health - Our Community, our solutions.

Phone: 0477 017 020