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Hobart Home Education

Community Newsletter
August 2022 Issue 120
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Welcome to ISSUE 120 of the

Hobart Home Education Community newsletter.

Our cover picture is by Lyra

If you’d like to design the next front cover, email me at

Fiona.lohrbaecher@gmail.com

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Our Wonderful Community - what you’ve been up to.


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For Your Education and Edification,
Articles About Home Education, and Beyond

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What’s Happening & Where, Networks, Notices,
Music Lessons

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Resources

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Home Ed Community Business Corner

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Contents

Letter from the Editor 4

Elliott’s Home Education Adventures 5
Jungle Prison by Elliott 10
Volcano Fun 11
Artworks by Nani 14
Nugget the Guinea Pig 16
Elvaria by Marli Pearn 17
Artworks by Lyra 19
Tie Dye Fun 22
Quarantine Of The Ocean by Charlie 27
Mikayla’s Puzzle 28
Angelica’s Strawberry 29
Crystal and Hayden, Dance Duo 30
Fossil Cove – Locals Only 31
True Heroes 38
A Sense of Perspective by Fiona Lohrbaecher 43

The Hobart Home Education Community acknowledges Tasmanian Aborigines as the

traditional owners of lutruwita (Tasmania). Sovereignty was never ceded.
This newsletter is produced on Aboriginal land in Nipaluna, Hobart.
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Letter From The Editor

Hello again. You know, when I sent out the first email requesting
newsletter items, I got no response. Which surprised me, as I usually get
lots of responses. I assumed people were busy, or sick, until I
discovered I had forgotten to BCC the email and the only person who
had received it was me. J Which I have done before.
Which just shows the importance of not making assumptions, and
of double checking. It’s much better to seek information than to sit in
the dark and assume things are happening, when maybe, because of a
small slip up somewhere, they’re not. Even if you’re afraid of looking
pushy. J
When I sent out a second newsletter callout I received lots of
lovely contributions, so I was happy again. I always learn new things and
get inspiration from your contributions. And it’s so wonderful to be
getting articles from parents too. This is a community newsletter and
you’re part of that community. I for one have never heard of Fossil Cove
and am looking forward to checking it out.
When I was explaining to my kids which beach it was where I had
written, ‘A Sense Of Perspective’, I said, ‘the one where the sea was on
the left.’ They stared at me. ‘You know,’ I said, ‘the sea was on the left
and the sand was on the right.’ ‘And if you turn around?’ they asked.
‘Oh, yeah. Good point.’

Happy Reading and Toodles à tout J

Fiona
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ELLIOT’S HOME EDUCATION ADVENTURES

From Robot Man robotics workshop – Elliott made a jousting robot with
fellow homeschooler Mangana.
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A beginners Kmart embroidery (we found out about them from the
newsletter)… Elliott is now inspired to print and design his own embroidery
using transfers.
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An afternoon spent rolling and trying to perfect the art of making

Gyoza It is surprisingly hard!

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An idea for a creative writing piece and drawing of the medieval town where
it takes place, which Elliott is currently expanding on.
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Archery with Arrogone

Archers
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JUNGLE PRISON BY ELLIOTT

This picture was created at Melanie Lunden’s art class in Cygnet

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Volcano Fun
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Artworks by Nani
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Nugget the guinea pig helping with schoolwork. From Ellie and Nani
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Artworks by Lyra
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Tie Dye Fun

We did tie dying online with Mates for Mates during the school hols. A bag and pillow case each. It
was great fun and we have some funky new accessories!

Anneliese (10) Miranda (8) and Erika Aras (7)
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Quarantine Of The Ocean by Charlie

Charlie used
kelp he found
on the beach
to make this
art-piece he
calls
'Quarantine of
the Ocean',
inspired by the
plight of sea
animals who
are suffering
because of
covid masks
making their
way into the
oceans.
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Mikayla’s Puzzle

Mikayla when she completed a puzzle by herself and was so proud. She is 6
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Angelica’s Strawberry

Angelica with a strawberry she grew in her own little garden bed. She is 8
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Crystal and Hayden, Dance Duo

Crystal and Hayden at one of their last dance competitions. They did a duo
dance and came second. They were so proud of themselves as was I. They
practised so hard to develop their skills and danced so well together.
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True Heroes

The home education community enjoyed a performance of True Heroes by

This Theatre Company. For anyone who missed it, there will be 5
performances at Moonah Arts Centre on 10 and 11 September. Tickets are
$10 per child, $15 per adult and $40 for a family of 2 adults, 2 children.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/true-heroes-tickets-
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A Sense Of Perspective

Fiona Lohrbaecher
(written on the Friendly Beaches at Freycinet)

‘Get a sense of perspective,’ she said,

so I went for a walk on the beach,
Soft white sand and grass topped dunes,
stretching as far as the eye can reach.

Lines of footsteps and seaweed piles

marching onwards for miles and miles,
Broken white lines of foam topped waves
advancing, retreating, again and again.
Lines marching onwards without any feet
converge to a point where they never will meet.

‘Get a sense of perspective,’ is what she said.

Random words start to make sense in my head,
while I sit here and watch
all those lines of perspective
march merrily on without any directive.

The further they are

the smaller they appear,
But they’re just the same size
as if they were here.
If I put all my troubles into a small boat
and pushed it off so that it would float
to the end of the beach
I can see but not reach,
carried by waves that crash and thunder,
Would they then look as small as the cliffs,
I wonder.
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For
Your Education
and Edification
Articles about
Home Education
and Beyond
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CONTENTS

Learning Assessment Marg Anderson 47

Does Max Prefer Child-Centred Learning Peggy Bender 49

Learning In The Real World Wendy Priesnitz 53

Beyond School – Living As If School Doesn’t Exist Wendy Priesnitz 58

The Problem With Having High Standards Dr Amy Imms 60

Understanding Years 11 and 12 in Tasmania Fiona Lohrbaecher 63

Home Education – Your Own Personal Everest Fiona Lohrbaecher 71

Limitless Opportunities Fiona Lohrbaecher 74

Registration Visits – The Human Touch Fiona Lohrbaecher 76

Do It Your Own Way Fiona Lohrbaecher 80

Effect of the Pyschological Security and Psychological Freedom on Verbal

Creativity of Indonesian Homeschooling Students Dr Seto Mulyadi 82

Neurotips for Money, Happines and Success Mark Waldman 90

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Learning Assessment
Marg Anderson info@margaretanderson.com.au
I am currently completing a Master of Teaching at University of Tasmania, and this
article is from an assignment that discusses the three types of assessment typically
used in educational institutions to provide evidence for, as and of learning. Evidence-
based teaching is supported by research, rather than subjective case studies or untested
theories and involves the use of evidence to:
1. establish where students are in their learning;
2. decide on appropriate teaching strategies and interventions;
3. monitor student progress and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
For example, in maths, some examples of
evidence-based practice are:
• Establishing mathematics goals to
focus learning.
• Implementing tasks that promote
reasoning and problem solving.
• Using and connecting mathematical
representations.
• Facilitating meaningful mathematical discourse.
• Posing purposeful questions.
• Building procedural fluency from conceptual understanding.
The three types of assessment are diagnostic, formative and summative assessment.
Diagnostic assessment allows teachers to determine student capabilities before
commencing a unit as well as being used to monitor student progress throughout a unit
of learning (Clarke & Pittaway, 2014). Diagnostic assessment is also used to detect
misconceptions or alternative conceptions in the unit before beginning, in order to
remedy these (Treagust, 2012).
Formative assessment involves teachers continuing to monitor student performances
day-to-day and provide informal feedback to enable students to learn and improve
through daily experience and practice. Earl terms this “assessment as learning” (Earl,
2003). Formative assessment applies both to improving the unit and enabling the
growth of students as learning activities and tasks can be modified in ‘real time’ to
refocus the efforts of the teacher and the students (Clarke & Pittaway, 2014).
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Summative assessment is typically used at the end of the unit learning period and is
used to measure the degree to which students’ achievement has met the standard
described in the Intended Learning Outcome. Earl terms this “assessment of learning”
(Earl, 2003). Summative assessment happens after the unit has been taught to generate
a final grade that cannot be altered (Biggs & Tang, 2011). Results are often published
for parents, schools and the community to make comparisons about so are ‘high
stakes’ (Clarke & Pittaway, 2014).
References
Clarke, M., & Pittaway, S. (2014). Marsh's becoming a teacher ebook.
Earl, L. M. (2003). Assessment as learning: Using classroom assessment to maximize
student learning. Corwin Press
Biggs, J., & Tang, C. (2011). Teaching for quality learning at university (4th ed.).
Open University Press.
Treagust, D. F. (2012, October). Diagnostic assessment in science as a means to
improving teaching, learning and retention. In Proceedings of The Australian
Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (formerly UniServe Science
Conference).
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Does Max Prefer Child-Centred Learning?

Written by Peggy Bender, mother of Max, July 2022.

Max is an energetic, happy and curious six-year-old boy. He enjoys jumping,

climbing, singing, dancing and playing with cars. He lives in Max-land and
likes doing things in his own time.
Motto: I’m no monkey, and I dance for no one.

What is child-centred learning?

Child-centred or student-centred learning is education based on the child’s
interests, needs and skill level. It is exactly as the words suggest: the learning
centres around the child.
It does not cater to the educator. It is not run by an institution. And it is not
governed by the expectations of family, friends or society.
The student comes first and is at the centre of the learning process. The
teacher’s role is to facilitate learning. The child is viewed holistically, and being
a responsible individual is highly regarded. Students choose what they will
learn and at what pace.

A brief history
We started homeschool lessons the day after Max’s fourth birthday. Growing
up attending public schools, I initially went with what I knew best: teacher-led
learning.
Lessons were planned according to what was generally expected age-wise.
His interests were included, and the aim was to make classes enjoyable. Max
did learn many things, and most days were enjoyed.
However, it just wasn’t quite happening all the time. Sometimes I put pressure
on him to learn something even when it was evident that he wasn’t ready or
interested. I placed emphasis on the end result and ticking the boxes. By the
beginning of this year (2022), he outright refused certain tasks. ‘I ain’t no
monkey’ indeed.

The light bulb moment

Luckily for us, applying for homeschool registration meant researching
different teaching styles, which led me to child-centred learning.
As soon as I read about this approach (in February 2022), I knew it was for us.
Everything about it made perfect sense.
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The very next day, Max-centred learning began. I will never forget the moment
his face lit up when I said, ‘It’s okay. We don’t have to do that. What do you
want to do?’

But won’t my child be a brat?

No, not necessarily.
Child-centred learning doesn’t mean that Max goes wild all day long. It’s the
education part that is solely centred around him. Kindness and consideration
are always expected behaviours. He still has to wash his hands, wait his turn
at the playground, brush his teeth, put his toys away, etc.
Max’s gymnastics class is 100% teacher-led. He is expected to follow
instructions and participate along with the other kids. With activities like this
and similar, Max gets to experience discipline and rule-following in other
settings.

How does it work for us?

Max has daily routines and planned lessons. Teacher-led was done for over a
year, so Max knows the drill. But with this approach, he gets to decide what he
wants to learn and at what pace. My role is to encourage him, not pressure
him.
The focus is on:
• his interests
• his capabilities
• his level of understanding
• building on strengths
• freedom to choose
Many lessons are created spontaneously from extensions of already existing
play: creating a learning experience from an activity that he is currently doing
and then building upon it. Some days we follow a curriculum plan; some days
we don’t. Sometimes I lead the way; sometimes he does. There are term,
semester and yearly goals.
His progress is regularly assessed, and I adjust accordingly. In some ways,
we still do it in a teacher-led way but with a different mindset. Instead of
worrying about what he ‘should’ be doing, I now think about what is suitable
for him.
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When something’s not working, I am willing to be flexible and find new

teaching methods. I pay attention to his body language. If he shows disinterest
or discomfort, I move on and let it go.

Benefits of Max-centred learning

By letting it go, Max is learning more. He often returns to a lesson or does
something similar to what I had planned but later on, on his terms. With this
method, I no longer worry about completing tasks or keeping up with
expectations.
The main benefits for Max have been:
• joy
• progress
• confidence
• enthusiasm
• exploring new things
• a relaxed environment

Disadvantages of Max-centred learning

None.

No disadvantages?
None for Max.
At first, it appeared that there were disadvantages for me. I needed to become
more patient and go with the flow. I had to be adaptable and creative. I was
required to un-learn and reprogram my way of thinking.
Every disadvantage turned into an opportunity to grow and learn something
new. I’m now more relaxed. I’m learning new skills. And I am learning to let go
of all things unwanted.

Is this the right choice for us?

So far, so good.
Switching to Max-centred learning has improved our lives. Schooling is no
longer a chore – no more frustration, anxiety or stress. Max is settled and
progressing well.
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Conclusion
Child-centred learning is about prioritising the child’s needs, going with the
flow, exercising patience and being flexible. The child is number one.
I can say with certainty that Max prefers child-centred learning. He is thriving
and eager to learn. Classes are full of fun and laughter. Max is happy. Mum is
happy.

If you wish to discuss further, share information or ask questions, please get in
touch with me at peggyb7@hotmail.com.

Following is a passage from the poem ‘On Children’ by Khalil Gibran:

Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you.
And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls.
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
Which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them,
But seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
You are the bows from which your children
As living arrows are sent forth.’
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Introduction to Life Learning, Lessons from the Educational Frontier,

edited by Wendy Priesnitz
Download a free pdf here
https://www.life.ca/naturallifebooks/books/Life_Learning_Lessons_From_t
he_Educational_Frontier.htm

Learning in the Real World

by Wendy Priesnitz

A retired school teacher acquaintance recently acquired her first

computer. After plugging it in and connecting the components according
to the instructions, she called me to ask if I could recommend a course
that she could take to learn how to use her new toy. I said I couldn’t
recommend a course because I’ve never taken a computer course in my
life. Then how in the world, she wondered, had I become such a proficient
computer user? Well, I responded, I just began using it!

I hadn’t given much thought to it before, but I realized then that I learn
most things by just doing them. And I suppose that made me a good role
model for our life learning daughters when they were young...or at least it
helped me understand that “just doing it” can be an effective way to learn.
And that is fundamental to my philosophy of living and learning and to the
essays in this book.
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Human beings are learning creatures. Babies come out of the womb
curious and ready to learn. They immediately begin to explore and learn
about their world, without our persuasion. Later, they learn how to walk
and to talk without being artificially motivated. They don’t take a course.
They don’t “goof off” while learning these skills because they’re bored or
the “work” is too hard. They are not marked, tested, graded or nagged to
practice. They just do it. They are motivated by wanting to do these things
well, like bigger people.

After all, to someone dependent on being carried or on crawling, walking

must seem like a natural, easy and fast way to get around. Their parents,
older siblings and the other walkers in their lives have a mobility that they
must envy, especially given their high level of curiosity. And curiosity is
motivating.

Aside from modeling the behavior, we create a safe environment for our
little learners, putting breakables away, toddler-proofing our homes so
there are no stairs to fall down, no sharp corners to bang against. And we
provide nourishing food so they develop straight bones and strong
muscles.

We unconsciously encourage and stimulate them to learn, bouncing them

on our knees at first as they try to push their legs straight against our
stomachs, then holding them at floor level and pretending they are
walking, then holding out our hands just a few inches in front of them,
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encouraging them to take those first few tentative steps.

Then, when they finally take those first independent steps, we celebrate
the satisfaction of accomplishment with them. We also reassure them
when they have a setback, cuddling them when they fall, patching up a
scratched knee, encouraging them to try again, reassuring them they can
and will eventually walk.

But perhaps most important of all, we do this all in the course of daily life,
trusting them to learn to walk. Unless they are severely disabled, we don’t
think twice about whether or not they will learn to walk. People walk, so
we know our children will eventually do it too. We take it for granted. We
just let them get on with it, as we do the same.

We don’t worry that we might need a teacher training degree to help

them learn this important and difficult skill. We know that we’re up to the
task and so are they. They do it experientially, from real life, motivated by
a real need. And they work hard at it. In fact, they relish the challenge to
learn and put a lot of self-discipline to work on whatever they choose to
learn.

In the same way that a child will teach herself to walk and to speak the
language spoken by the adults around her, she can later learn to read it.
She will do that as part of her real world experience – reading for real-life
reasons. But oddly enough, while we unthinkingly trust children to learn
how to walk and talk, most people do not trust them to learn how to read,
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do math or understand science.

The contributors to this collection of essays know differently. Their essays,

which were among those published in Life Learning magazine during its six
years in print, demonstrate that highly academic and intellectual topics
can, indeed, be learned without the trappings of school and that learning
happens all the time and in all kinds of places. In fact, they illustrate that
self-directed life learning – sometimes known as “unschooling” – is a much
more effective way of becoming educated than being taught what
someone else thinks you should know, in places that require compulsory
attendance, that group age peers together in large numbers and are often
more focused on test results than real learning.

The contributors to this book also understand that an education involves

more than gaining knowledge of what are traditional academic subjects; it
includes self-knowledge, goal-setting abilities, life skills like how to make a
living and build a house, thinking for one- self, interpersonal and
communication skills, the retention of curiosity, understanding cultural
norms and much more.

These writers – some parents and some learners – illustrate how learning
flourishes when the learner is given the space to recognize or formulate a
“problem,” set about solving it, take it as far as she can go, consult with
others about it or observe them doing it, reflect on that and tackle it again
– in short, to do what adults do each day.
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Life learning is often perceived to be an extension of and therefore similar

to homeschooling. However, as you will learn by reading this book, life
learning is a lifestyle, even a worldview, a way of looking at the world, at
children and at knowledge, rather than a method of education or a place
where an education is expected to happen.

This is not a how-to book. Because life learning involves self-direction –

about learning from life and throughout life – there are no step-by-step
guidelines or rules, no “right way.” It allows each child, each family and
each community to regain control over their days, their learning, their
money, their resources and their ability to direct and manage themselves.

These essays demonstrate, over and over, that learning happens best
when we allow the learner to be in control and to follow her interests and
curiosity, and when the adults’ role is to respect, trust and support the
basic human drive to learn and to grow. And they also show that when
kids are able to learn in this way, they grow up into well-rounded,
community-minded adults who understand themselves and their place in
society.

If you are new to the idea of life learning, this book will challenge you to
rethink your assumptions about children and about learning. If you are
already living the lifestyle, this book will support your choice and your
trust in children to learn about the world and how it works, and to prepare
to solve some of the problems of that world.
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Introduction to Beyond School – Living As If

School Doesn’t Exist by Wendy Priesnitz
Download a free pdf here
https://www.life.ca/naturallifebooks/books/Beyond_School_Living_As_
If_School_Doesnt_Exist.htm

“How could youth better learn to live than by at once trying the experiment of
living?” ~ Henry David Thoreau

One of the hallmarks of my life – which includes my writing and my

publishing business – is the notion that everything is connected.

As I pointed out in my book Challenging Assumptions in Education,1 once

we challenge assumptions connected to one aspect of life, we begin to
question everything else; understanding the bill of goods we’ve been sold
by the education industry often leads to an examination of economics,
health, politics, food production, and so on. And we begin to understand
that change in one area is dependent upon change in others.

Those interconnections are foundational to life and to learning. I define

the term “life learning,” which I use extensively in this book, as respecting
the everyday experiences that enable children to understand and to
interact with the world and their culture. As they are living from day to
day, pursuing their interests and passions, the boundaries are inevitably
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being blurred between what is generally thought to be in the academic

realm and what might be called life skills.

So it is that much of what I write goes far beyond learning to read, do

math, or understand history...and yet fundamentally involves those
aspects of life at the same time. The articles in this collection are about life
learning (often called unschooling or radical unschooling, although the
definitions are hazy and I write about that in my first essay) but they all
hold high the beacon of respect for and trust in children – not only to learn
what they need when they need it, but to fully participate in the lives of
their communities, to take their places in society.

Putting an end to coercive education and family life would be a big step
toward creating a society that chooses action over consumption, that
favors communication over weapons development, and that encourages
conservation over production. And, for me, that is one of the goals of a
well-educated society. I look forward to the day when school (at least in its
compulsory form as we know it) doesn’t exist; meanwhile, I offer you
these thoughts as encouragement for living as if it doesn’t exist.

Wendy Priesnitz, March, 2012

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The Problem With Having High Standards

Compassion, Perfectionism, Self-compassion / By Dr. Amy Imms

If you’re anything like most of my patients, you strive to do a good job in life.
You want to be a good parent, achieve success at work, keep your commitments,
feed your household nutritious foods, have quality time with your family, be a
good friend. Everything you do, you want to do well. You’re not satisfied giving a
half-hearted attempt, or leaving things incomplete.

But you don’t have time to do all of that. You stay back at work late to finish
things off and make more progress. You answer emails until 9pm so that they
don’t pile up even more. You struggle to prioritise the most important projects
because it comes at the expense of other things that you’re not willing to let go
or accept a lower standard.

Most people who come to me for burnout counselling struggle with the
impossibly high standards of perfectionism. This is inevitably accompanied by a
harsh inner critic, reminding them of every perceived failure, weakness, or
inadequacy.

Have you ever paid attention to that voice in your head? Have you ever thought
about whether or not you are kind to yourself? Most people have thought about
whether they are kind to others, and believe it’s important to be kind to others;
but while our mind constantly chatters away, we often take little notice of how it
speaks about ourselves. If you listen for a while, you’ll realise that you can be
downright mean and nasty to yourself, with very little kindness of compassion.
The concept of being kind to yourself might even feel uncomfortable. It can feel
self-indulgent, self-pitying, selfish, or just a bit silly. If we can get past those
barriers and begin to show some self-kindness, then we can reap some great
benefits.

Self-compassion might be different to what you imagine. It’s not all about cups
of tea and massages. It’s not all about loving yourself and being self-indulgent,
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or making excuses for whichever behaviours or actions you selfishly want to

exhibit. Self-compassion, as understood by leading researcher Kristin Neff,
requires three key elements:
• A sense of kindness, care, and understanding for yourself, as opposed to

self-judgement.
• A sense of common humanity and understanding that we all suffer and it is

part of the normal human condition; as opposed to feeling isolated and cut
off from others, and feeling like suffering isn’t normal (“why me?”).
• A sense of mindfulness – being aware of the suffering that’s occurring and
allowing yourself to experience it and acknowledge it, as opposed to trying
to remove or suppress the suffering, or go straight into problem-solving
mode.

Self-compassion isn’t something you either have or do not have. It’s a skill that
can be learned and strengthened. If you can enhance your ability to show
yourself kindness, then it helps you to cope with difficult circumstances, to cope
with criticism and low self-esteem, and reduces symptoms of anxiety and
depression.

When you show compassion to yourself it helps you to view life more positively,
and notice the glimpses of goodness and hope around you, rather than having
your thoughts caught up in self-pitying or thinking about how bad life is.
People often think that self-criticism in relation to your mistakes and faults is
helpful in changing your behaviour, leading to growth and future success. But it’s
been found that self-compassion is actually much more effective at
motivating ourselves than self-punishment. Self-compassion gives us the
emotional space to change and grow without negativity and self-doubt.

The benefits extend beyond our own personal thoughts and experiences, and
reach into the lives of others. If you show self-compassion, you will tend to show
more compassion toward others, and see the benefits as this improves your
relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and strangers.
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While perfectionist traits lead to self-criticism and lower levels of self-

compassion, this by no means renders those traits useless or wholly negative.
Those same traits have likely driven you to achieve great success, and to
demonstrate characteristics such as reliability, efficiency, and being organised.
The aim here is not to somehow rid yourself of perfectionism and high standards.
The goal is to embrace the positive aspects, and use them as a great strength,
but to simultaneously be aware of the potential drawbacks and endeavour to
minimise them. If you can master self-compassion, then your perfectionism will
help you in achieving what you most want in life.

The first step to improving your level of self-compassion is to increase your

awareness. Keep an eye out for that negative self-talk – phrases like “I’m so
hopeless”, “I’ll never get this right”, and “I always mess up”. Take note of
situations where you set yourself up for failure by expecting standards you know
you can never meet up to. You might like to complete the Self-compassion Scale
Questionnaire, to get an indication of your level of self-compassion compared to
most other people.

https://theburnoutproject.com.au/the-problem-with-having-high-standards/

Amy is a medical doctor, mother of 5, and founder of The Burnout Project. She
has always been intrigued by the human brain, and how and why we react to life
in such vastly different ways. https://theburnoutproject.com.au
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Understanding Years 11 and 12 in Tasmania

Fiona Lohrbaecher

Prior to 2020, compulsory education in Tasmania ended at the end of year

10. This meant that anything studied in years 11 and 12 was not compulsory
and students could choose whatever they wished to study. Home education
registrations ended at the end of year 10 and students could not be
registered for home education for years 11 and 12.

In 2020, compulsory education was extended to the end of year 12. This
means that students can no longer leave school at the end of year 10 and get
a job. They’re required to be in education or training until they turn 18,
complete year 12 or get a Cert III, unless they get an exemption.
https://www.education.tas.gov.au/about-us/legislation/education-act/
This means that students can now be registered to home educate until the
end of year 12. However, all post year 10 study is elective. There are no
compulsory courses, although students wishing to achieve a TCE must meet
standards in literacy, numeracy and IT.

In the Tasmanian college system (which has been expanded into some high
schools), students can study academic subjects and also VET subjects i.e. Cert
I, II and III, in a wide range of subjects, without paying TAFE fees. Most
colleges also offer extension activities – extra curricular activities in a variety
of subjects, e.g. barista-ing, languages, bushwalking, camping, movie study,
music, etc. These courses may or may not result in a certificate. These
activities may have been impacted by co-vid.

Statement Of Results
Tasmanian college students get a Statement of Results at the end of each
year, which shows courses studied and results achieved.
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Qualifications Certificate
The Qualifications Certificate is a certificate available to all Tasmanians who
have gained one or more post Year 10 qualifications, accredited or
recognised by TASC. You will be issued with your initial Qualifications
Certificate once you finish your senior secondary education (Year 12 or 13).
https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/qualifications/qualifications-certificate-qc/

TCE
Students can also work towards the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)
at the end of year 12. This shows that students have reached a required level
in literacy, numeracy and IT.

To achieve the TCE, you need to meet all of the TCE standards:

• Participation and Achievement Standard: 120 credit points (with at

least 80 credit points in studies at Level 2 or higher).
• Everyday Adult Standards:
o Reading, Writing and Communication (in English)
o Mathematics
o Use of Computers and the Internet.

So students have to cover these areas in their studies. As far as I understand

it, all TCEs are equal, there are no scores that show a student achieved
particularly highly in any one area. Individual subject scores are detailed on
the Statement Of Results.
Further information about the TCE here
https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/qualifications/tasmanian-certificate-of-education-tce/

Certificate of Completion of Year 12

Students that home educate for years 11 and 12 are currently not eligible for
a TCE but receive a Certificate of Completion of at the end of year 12.
If the Registrar is satisfied that a person who is being home educated has completed a
year of home education that is the equivalent of Year 12, the Registrar is to issue the
person with a certificate stating that the person has completed Year 12.
https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2016-051#GS93@EN
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TCEA
The Tasmanian Certificate of Educational Achievement is designed for
students for whom certificates such as the Tasmanian Certificate of Education
and the Qualifications Certificate do not provide an adequately just and fair
account of their participation and achievements in their senior secondary
years.

Eligibility Requirements
A student is eligible to apply for the TCEA at the end point of senior secondary schooling
(Year 12 or Year 13) when they meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria:

• where an impairment, disability and/or condition impacts upon one or more aspects
of their learning.
• where personal circumstances and/or family circumstances and/or trauma related
experiences have had a significant impact on learning or caused difficulties in
learning

Supporting Evidence
The supporting evidence provided may be a Learning Plan (LP) and/or a school statement.

https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/qualifications/tasmanian-certificate-of-educational-achievement/

Flexibility of Course Levels

In the college system students can study subject at different levels -
foundation, level 1, level 2, level 3 and level 4. Levels 3 and 4 are pre-tertiary
level. Home educated students do not need to provide a year 10 certificate
or any proof or learning to enrol in college. The only prerequisite for some
courses is a certain standard of literacy or numeracy or a portfolio, for art and
design courses. There is often no requirement to have previously studied a
particular subject. The course guide gives more information on that.
https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/courses/

ATAR
If a college student wishes to enter university they need a TCE and an ATAR.
To attain an ATAR they need to study subjects at level 3 or 4. These are the
levels that contribute towards an ATAR score. ATAR is the Australian Tertiary
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Admissions Ranking. Every student that undertakes pre-tertiary courses is

given an ATAR score at the end of year 12, e.g. 65 or 77 or 99 etc., up to
100, but students can undertake activities that give them extra ATAR points.
The ATAR is a comparative, not an absolute score. It indicates where a
student is placed compared to every other student in the country. An ATAR
of 87 shows that that student performed better than 86% of all pre-tertiary
students. So, an ATAR can be higher or lower depending on the achievement
levels of that year’s cohort. An ATAR is a conglomeration of all eligible
subjects studied.

Different university courses have different ATAR requirements so, if your child
is planning to go to college and then to university, it’s a good idea to look at
the ATAR requirement for the course they want to study at university so they
know what they need to aim for.

Can My Child Get a Job or Go to Uni If They Home Educate Year

11 and 12? i.e. With No TCE or ATAR?
Absolutely. Employers and education providers value home educated
students. Home ed students are often considered to be more mature than
their schooled counterparts, more self-motivated and willing to learn.

Students that home educate for years 11 and 12 do not get an ATAR. They
can, however, still apply for university. It’s a different application process
which differs from university to university, but usually involves an individual
assessment. At UTAS, a student can present their case to an individual
admissions officer, explaining why they want to study that particular subject,
what their experience, achievements, interests are etc. If they’re found to be
lacking in, e.g. maths skills, they can do a bridging course prior to starting at
university. There is also a University Preparation Program.
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University Preparation Program.

The University Preparation Program (UPP) is a free, open-entry program which does not
require prior qualifications. The course is designed to explore a range of strategies and
skills to support each student on their learning journey. Successful completion of UPP
enables students to meet the general admission requirements for most undergraduate
degree courses offered by the University of Tasmania.
The University Preparation Program provides an opportunity for everyone to study at
university. Delivered on campus or fully online, the program is flexible and is available for
full-time and part-time students. Our units are designed to prepare students for whatever
pathway they choose, whether that be a bachelor or associate degree, diploma, certificate,
or a job. https://www.utas.edu.au/courses/bus/courses/e0d-university-preparation-program

Using TAFE as a Pathway To A University Degree

So, how exactly can you go about using TAFE as a pathway to a university degree?
There are a few general ways that you can achieve your university goals via TAFE:

• Credit Recognition
This is when universities recognise the work done in a TAFE course in the form of credits,
meaning less time in a corresponding university degree

• Bridging Courses
Some TAFEs and universities offer bridging, preparatory or pathway enabling programs.
These are created expressly for the purpose of helping people who don’t feel they have the
skills, or don’t meet prerequisite requirements for a specific course, to help bridge this gap
in knowledge and help you get into your dream course
https://www.tafecourses.com.au/resources/using-tafe-as-a-pathway-to-a-university-
degree/?ab=zmNwpOgXS--
wOaaCbLZPqQ.1!fqsOd6rNTg2WeSxrsKeN8w.2&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.go
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So, as you can see, there are plenty of options for home educated students to
access further education without a TCE or ATAR.

Be aware that things are always changing. This is the current system. If you’re
just starting out in home education, who knows what the system will be by
the time your child reaches year 11. J
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New Education and Training Requirements for Year 10 Students

Whatever a young person wants to do in life, there is a pathway to take them there. It all starts
with education and training.
Students now in Year 10 are the first group of young people required to stay in education and
training for longer under the Education Act.

Young people with full-time employment (or other specific circumstances) can apply for an
exemption, so they can leave education and training early.
There are processes to assist young people plan and stay involved in education and training:

To find out more, see:

• Year 10 Transition Statements explaining how schools help students plan and make the
transition to education and training after Year 10
• Education and Training after Year 10 explaining the options after Year 10 and when a young
person can leave education and training
• Anything Can Happen for real stories and videos on Tasmanian education pathways.
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Together, these changes will support more students to stay in education and training and achieve
qualifications that will improve their life chances and choices.
Young people have a wide range of options to meet the requirement to stay in education and
training:
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Home Education – Your Own Personal Everest

Fiona Lohrbaecher

I compare a lot of things to childbirth – long haul flights, surgery, Ikea – the

only way out is through; it’s uncomfortable, sometimes painful, but worth it

for the end result - and that goes for home education as well. There may be

times when it all feels too much and you just want to throw in the towel, but

hey, you felt like that when giving birth too (probably) but you kept going,

because you had no choice J and all the effort and pain was worth it.

Home education can be like that. The positives far outweigh the negatives

and the results are lifelong and so worth it. Sometimes there are days when

you need to grit your teeth and go ‘just keep swimming, just keep swimming,’

and sometimes there are days when you just need to say, ‘Stuff it, let’s go to

the beach.’

But also, as in any challenging situation, you need a support crew. Home ed

parents can find themselves isolated in a strange new land. We’ve been

brought up to be independent, not to ask for help, but this is when you really

need to reach out and ask for help. Scream HELP! if necessary. I literally had

to do that recently J and the beautiful Symone rushed to my aid, even

though she had all her own stuff to attend to. That’s one of the things that

blows me away about home educators - so many people these days are too

busy with their own lives to help. Home educators are the busiest people I

know but they’re always keen to help others because they know how vital that
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help was, and is, for them. Home education can be a humbling experience,

teaching us the importance of community, something that many of us grew

up without if we lived in a city or far from extended family. Through necessity

the definition of family has grown; it’s no longer just people related to you by

blood or marriage, it’s people who care for you, who’ll be there for you to

lend a helping hand, an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. Many people

who grow up lost and alone in this modern world, find a new family when

they home educate. It may not be true for all, but it’s certainly been true for

me.

Even if you don’t have any of that, even if you feel you’re doing this all alone,

hopefully there’s an immense feeling of satisfaction and achievement from

what you’re doing. Let’s face it, parenting is never a walk in the park. I don’t

think there’s any parent that looked back and said, ‘Well, that was easy,’ more

like ‘Phew, I did it!’ Home education has its challenges, yes, but if you weren’t

home educating there would be other challenges. And from what I’ve heard

from other people, I’d rather deal with the challenges of home ed than the

challenges of school.

Think of how Sir Edmund Hilary felt when he stood on top of Mt Everest. That

was definitely no picnic, but if someone had come past with a helicopter and

said, ‘Hey, Hilary! Want a lift?’ he may have felt tempted but he would have

said ‘No!’ in no uncertain terms. No matter how hard the going, he knew he

could do this, it was what he’d set out to do and he was going to darned well

do it. And so can you, your own personal Everest.

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Just like Alice in Wonderland would think nothing of falling down the stairs

after her fall down the rabbit hole, so tasks that used to seem huge and

daunting will seem like little molehills after home educating. It grows you, as

well as your child.

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Limitless Opportunities
Fiona Lohrbaecher

There’s that great quote from Forrest Gump – “Life is like a box of

chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” Yeah, well, unless you

look inside the lid at the description of the fillings, and pick and choose the

ones you want. Which is what home educators get to do. While kids in school

have to accept whatever chocolates the teacher gives them, home educated

kids don’t.

We know there are many, many different ways to home educate and they all

work, but we don’t have to try them all. We get to experiment with the ones

that appeal to us, that we think will work best for our children. And we get to

change direction. If we find we’ve picked a sweet we don’t like, we don’t have

to grimly chew and swallow with a false smile, we can spit it out and try a

different one.

There is no such thing as wasted time in home education. If you choose a

curriculum and then, after a few months find it’s not working for you and you

want to try a different approach, or, conversely, you’ve started all gung ho

about natural learning, and your child decides they want to use workbooks,

you haven’t lost anything. On the contrary, you and your child have gained a

lot of knowledge about them, their learning styles, their interests, their

strengths, plus whatever they’ve learned in that time. They’ve also learned
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that they have the freedom, and the power, to shape their own learning

experience and environment.

Children in school learn that they either fit the system and are a success, or

they don’t and they’re a failure, or an inconvenience. There are no failures in

home education, no inconveniences, only limitless opportunities.

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Registration Visits - The Human Touch

A personal perspective, by Fiona Lohrbaecher

Me, I like the human touch. I irritate supervisors at Kmart by patiently waiting

15 mins to pay at a manned checkout rather than go to a self-serve terminal.

Same in supermarkets. I’d far rather exchange a few pleasant remarks about

the weather with a person than be told by a machine that I’ve put a strange

item in the bagging area. J

I much prefer face to face conversations than digital exchanges. I’ve applied

for a few mortgages in the past, and I far prefer being able to talk to

someone in person, who can answer all my questions, explain things and deal

with all that pesky button pressing stuff, to doing it all myself online. And the

mortgage counsellors who come to your house are even better than going

into a branch. I’m old enough to remember when doctors still made house

calls. (Yeah, I’m 103, I just age well J)

When we’re feeling unwell, anxious or nervous, our home is our comfort zone,

the place where we can just relax, where we’ve got everything we need

around us to feel secure. That’s why it's nice that we can welcome the

Registration Officers in our own homes, although visits can be held at the

OER office if that’s preferable.

I know for myself, the Registration Officer (RO) is the only person who’s really

interested in what we're doing. You know those relatives who ask the kids
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how they’re going in school? Funnily enough, they don’t display the same

interest in home education, especially if you’re using a style they don’t

understand, like natural learning. To them you’re ‘doing nothing.’ When you

want to brag about what your kids have been up to and nobody cares, it’s

really disheartening. I’ve always found that the only one who really

understands and cares is the Registration Officer. They always ‘get’ what

we’re doing and are impressed by the children’s creativity. For me, they’ve

always provided that much needed validation that we’re doing the right

thing, and encouragement to keep going. I look forward to showing them

things, thinking, ‘Ooh X will be really impressed with this.’ And they always

are. It’s a real boost. It’s that human touch that we all need, because we are

all humans, not machines.

And we are lucky in Tasmania with our home education registration system.

Our Registration Officers are mostly experienced home educators

themselves. They’ve been where we are, they know what we’re going

through. They’ve written HESPs and had registration visits themselves.

They’re passionate about home education because they’ve experienced the

benefits of it. They have a wealth of knowledge and information to share.

They’re a valuable resource, so use them. The registration visit is a two-way

street; it’s not just about them asking you questions, it’s your opportunity to

ask them questions.

Home educators have so many questions - when we’re starting out, when our

kids reach high school age, when they’re looking for work experience or
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higher education. You’re probably full of burning questions. Ask questions,

absolutely any that you can think of. The ROs know what it’s like to be starting

out, with a million questions, and they probably have answers to all those

questions. If they don’t, they’ll know where to find the answers. Registration

Officers are friendly, approachable, supportive. They can support you to

home educate in your way.

The Registration Visit is part of the legal registration process. When you

submit your application you’re given provisional registration until your

Registration Visit, when you can then receive full registration. Full registration

cannot be granted until the visit has taken place so it’s important that the visit

does take place. If you need to reschedule it’s important to give the OER as

much notice as possible. A visit cancelled at the last minute is a wasted time

slot, because an RO can’t organise a last-minute visit to fill a cancellation.

Home educators need time to prepare for a visit. That cancelled visit will have

to be rescheduled, which means delaying other visits; it’s a domino effect.

A Registration Visit is nothing to be afraid of. The RO is not there to test you

or your child. This is not school. They’re there to see how your programme’s

working for you; your own individual programme, not anyone else’s. Almost

everybody starts out with ideas and plans which will change with time and

experience, and nearly everybody lacks confidence in the beginning. The ROs

can provide support and encouragement.

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If you have any concerns about your upcoming visit, just phone the OER to

discuss them, on 6165 6135. If you don’t tell them, they won’t know, and then

they can’t do anything about it. I’m always hearing from people who have

phoned the OER about how lovely and friendly they are. Remember the old

saying that ‘it takes a village to raise a child?’ The ROs are part of that village

and we’re lucky to have them. J

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Do It Your Own Way

Fiona Lohrbaecher

The reason there are so many home educating styles is because there are so

many home educators, and we all get to choose our own personal style. How

awesome is that?

I remember when I first started home ed. I’d investigated different

philosophies that both I and my husband were interested in. There were

many things I loved about these philosophies and other things that didn’t gel

with me. And there were things I loved that my child didn’t. And that’s ok,

because educational philosophies are just that, philosophies. They’re not

religions or laws that need to be slavishly followed. They’re doors that open

up new ways of thinking and looking at things, stepping stones to be built

upon.

For me, it didn’t work if it wasn’t coming from inside me. We started off with a

homeschool curriculum that lasted for 2 weeks. While learning about

educational philosophies broadened my horizons, informed and educated me

and helped me to understand my child more, I could not follow someone

else’s plans and schedules, and that didn’t work for my daughter either.

But whenever I’d read about natural learning, that just lit up my soul. And

that’s what worked best for my kids too, while incorporating elements of

philosophies I’d learnt about. I found I already had everything inside me that I
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needed to teach my children and they had everything they needed to learn

what inspired them. And so we all followed our passions.

Everyone is different. I have known families who’ve thrived on: a structured

curriculum approach; the Thomas Eddison method; the Classical method; the

Collegium Method; Steiner; Charlotte Mason; Radical Unschooling; or mixed

up their own recipe with a pinch of this and a bit of that. Because, you know

what? ‘The world don’t move to the beat of just one drum, what might be

right for you, may not be right for some…’cause it takes diff’rent strokes to

move the world.’

You don’t have to home educate the same way anybody else does. That’s the

beauty of home education, you get to do it your own way, the way that suits

you and your children best.

So find what lights up your soul, because then you will love what you’re

doing, and do it your way. We don’t have to be square pegs trying to fit into

round holes (yes another 80s comedy show reference J). We can just be our

own unique shapes fitting into our own us-shaped holes.

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Editor’s note: I’ve included this article because, while I may not agree with
everything in it, there’s a lot of good stuff and helpful practical advice. But also
because I find it interesting that, a lot of things being recommended to adults
to de-stress and increase productivity, are things that children do naturally but
get drummed out of them at school, e.g. daydreaming, doing what’s
pleasurable, relaxing. Which comes back to the question, does our current
school system produce highly stressed adults? I’ll let you answer that one for
yourself. And if we instead let our children just do what comes naturally will we
reverse that trend?

NeuroTips for Money, Happiness & Success

21 Productivity Tips for your Brain

A Companion to the book NeuroWisdom, The New Brain Science of Money,

Happiness & Success , Mark Waldman Executive MBA Faculty, Loyola
Marymount University

Mark Waldman is one of the world’s leading experts on communication,

spirituality, and the brain. He is on the faculty of the Executive MBA program
at Loyola Marymount University’s College of Business and the Holmes
Institute.

Mark has authored 14 books, including the national bestseller, How God
Changes Your Brain, an Oprah pick for 2012. His research has been
published throughout the world and featured in Time, the Washington Post,
the New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Investor’s Business Weekly, and
Oprah Magazine.
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Mark lectures throughout the world teaching communication, conflict

resolution, and productivity-enhancement strategies to schools, corporations,
and spiritual organizations. His clients include world- renowned universities,
psychological associations, educational institutes, and government/civic
organizations. He has appeared on PBS Television and NPR Radio, and he
received the Distinguished Speaker award from the Mind Science Foundation.

Introduction... NeuroWisdom

Tapping Into the Hidden Knowledge of Your Brain to Bring Greater

Happiness, Wealth and Success

Behind the folds of your neocortex are special neurons that give you profound
powers of perception. They enhance your ability to be self-directed and
socially aware, but you have to “exercise” these newest evolutionary circuits of
the brain through a unique combination of relaxation, mindfulness, and
intuition. When you do, using the simple strategies in this book, something
remarkable happens: negative feelings and thoughts are transformed into
optimism, your motivation and creativity increases, your decision-making skills
are enhanced, and your ability to empathize with others rapidly grows.
Compassion increases, self-love soars, and a new “voice” can be heard, one
that will guide you toward greater awareness and serenity.

We call this inner awareness NeuroWisdom. It is your inner teacher and

spiritual compass, one that will help you achieve more goals, more passion,
and more satisfaction in your relationships and work. Nurture this delicate
circuit in your brain, using the following tips and strategies, and you will
enlighten and enrich your life.
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1. Relax

If you want to remain focused and productive throughout the work day, you
should take three 10- second relaxation breaks each hour. The decision-
making processes in your frontal lobe get exhausted after 10-20 minutes of
concentration.

What are the three fastest ways to relax and refresh your busy brain?

Yawning, super-slow stretching, and gentle stroking of your hands and arms.
Yawning slows down excess activity throughout your brain that causes
neurological stress. Super-slow stretching of your neck, shoulders, arms, and
torso allows your brain to send a relaxation signal to tense muscles, and it
brings you into the present moment where better decisions are made. Very
slow touching of your forearms and hands decreases negative emotions while
stimulating the confidence centers in your brain.

Download a mindfulness clock onto your computer and cell phone, setting it to
go off three times each hour. Search “mindfulness timer” to find some options
you can download.

2. Use a Mindfulness Clock at Work

Want to lower stress and increase productivity in less than a minute? Want to
make your daily routines more meaningful and valuable? Want to experience
more pleasure, joy, and satisfaction, even when you are performing a difficult
or boring task? Download a Mindfulness Clock onto your computer and/or
phone and set the bell tone to ring 2-3 times each hour. When you hear it,
take 10 seconds to slowly stretch, and yawn. At the top of each hour, take 60
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seconds to do something pleasurable and reflect on a deep inner value.

Meditate for a minute. Daydream. Run for 60 seconds. Do anything you find
enjoyable. Then throw yourself back into work. My Executive MBA students at
the business college at Loyola Marymount University found this to be one of
the most important tools for reducing work stress and increasing productivity.
You are literally bringing your meditation practice into the workplace, where
you need it the most!

Remember: The National Institutes of Health and the World Health

Organization state that stress is the #1 disease in the world, and it only takes
a few seconds to yawn, stretch and refresh your brain for achieving peak
performance for the next hour of work! Use a mindfulness clock along with any
brain-training or therapy program (it’s an integral part of NeuroWisdom 101,
my audio training program in mindfulness and positivity), and each time you
hear the bell, just pause for a few seconds to relax and bring yourself into the
present moment. Your stress levels will instantly drop and your performance
and productivity will soar.

Here are some popular downloads for your computer and cell phone:

Computer: Try using either of these programs: http://fungie.info/bell/#

http://www.mindfulnessdc.org/min dfulclock.html

Popular phone apps:

Try the app at InsightTimer.com – it’s free and works for iphones and
androids.

Go to Google Play or iTunes and search for “mindfulness bell” “mindfulness

clock” or “mindfulness app”
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3. Live Your Values

If you want to eliminate stress throughout the entire day and improve the
quality of your work, ask yourself this question every morning:

“What is my deepest innermost value?”

At our College of Business, where I teach, 90% of our students – who run
multi-million dollar corporations – report increased work satisfaction and a
substantial decrease in stress. If you reflect on your personal, business, and
relationship values several times throughout the day, you’ll feel happier and
more capable of dealing with difficult issues and conflicts.

Repeating a positive value word (like peace, love, integrity, confidence, etc.)
for 5-10 minutes will turn on as many as 1200 stress-reducing genes.

4. Daydream & Take Pleasure Breaks

Work burnout is one of the largest problems in business. Our neuroscientific

research shows that if you take 60 seconds once each hour to do anything
pleasurable (stretching, aerobics, washing your face, anything you enjoy), the
dopamine that is released from your motivation center in your brain will allow
you to work harder and more efficiently to achieve the goals you desire.

Pleasure actually increases consciousness and eliminates negative emotions

like anger and fear. After you take a pleasure break, or whenever you feel
stuck, lean back in your chair and let your mind wander and daydream for a
couple of minutes. This allows your brain to creatively find solutions to any
problem you are struggling with.

All you have to do is to watch how your thoughts and feelings flow in and out
of consciousness as you remain deeply relaxed.
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5. Trust Your Intuition

Your right prefrontal cortex is constantly generating worries about things that
could go wrong as you work toward achieving your goals. It’s the “pessimist” in
your brain! Simultaneously, your left prefrontal lobe is constantly generating
solutions to any imaginable problem. This is the optimistic “voice” that keeps
you going!

There’s a continuous word-based dialog going on, and if you lean back in your
chair and use your imagination to listen to this inner speech; you can then use
your intuition to weigh and evaluate the best action to take. This is the voice of
inner wisdom, a very real neurological process that takes place in the insula
and anterior cingulate. It’s not a word-based awareness, but it’s the most
trustworthy sense humans have, and you can “exercise” it through different
forms of meditation and mindfulness-based strategies.

6. Keep a Daily List of Accomplishments

The brain registers small goals the same as large ones. If you fail at a big
goal, you can easily trigger the release of stress chemicals, whereas every
small accomplishment releases dopamine and motivates you to achieve more
success.

But you have to deliberately become conscious of them! At the end of the day,
write down all your small accomplishments and then take 2-3 minutes to savor
them. Research shows that if you do this for just one week your self- esteem
will continue to grow over the next 3 months!
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7. Keep a Gratitude Journal

Research shows that keeping a daily gratitude journal eliminates feelings of

worry, fear, and irritability.

At the end of each day, write down 3 things you feel grateful for – people you
appreciate, things you value about your life, etc. Then repeat the following
phrase: “May I be happy, may I be filled with peace.”

When you feel angry toward someone, repeat “May you be happy, may you be
filled with peace,” and continue to do so (no matter how much resistance you
might feel) until your anger dissipates.

8. A Business Meditation

Most meditations are geared toward relaxation, inner values, and spiritual
awareness. But you can use concentration and affirmation strategies to
increase work performance.

First identify key words or values that you feel would help you overcome a
problem or resolve a specific conflict (examples: peace, confidence,
concentration, success, power, knowledge, patience, integrity, etc.). When you
silently repeat one of these “power” words, your brain will pull up past
memories associated with that quality.

Try this “recipe” at the beginning of a busy workday, or when you are feeling
stressed out by a specific problem: Find a single word that captures the quality
that will help you succeed. Use that word in this phrase: “I breathe in _____.”

As you breathe out, you can use another positive word, or you can think of a
quality you want to eliminate. Examples: “I breathe in confidence; I breathe out
stress.” Or “I breathe in power, I breathe out integrity.” Repeat this phrase for
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at least 60 seconds. You’ll immediately feel more capable of achieving any

goal you desire. Why? Your ancient emotional brain responds to any thought
you have – positive or negative, real or imaginary – as though it was an actual
stimulus in the world.

9. Boost Your Positivity Ratio 5:1

Negative thoughts and feelings are easily encoded into long term memory, but
positive thoughts barely leave a trace. Why? They aren’t a threat to your
survival.

Brain-scan research shows that even seeing the word “no” for less than a half
second will release dozens of stress chemicals into your body and brain.
Barbara Fredrickson’s research found that you have to generate at least three
positive thoughts for every negative thought and feeling you have if you want
to be successful in relationships or business.

But when you push your positivity ratio to 5:1 or 7:1, your relationships
become deeply satisfying (John Gottman's research) and your business
productivity soars (Losada's research).

Spend a single hour writing down every positive and negative thought you
have, and calculate what your positivity ratio is. If it is below 3:1, your
relationships and your business are in trouble. But here’s the good news: each
time you catch yourself thinking or feeling something negative, just think about
three positive things you like about yourself. You’ll actually interrupt the
formation of negative memories!

10. Don’t Procrastinate About Procrastination

We all want our dreams to come true but many people hesitate before taking
action. They procrastinate, uncertain of what to do. Most procrastination is
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based on an irrational fear that something may go wrong and it’s usually
driven by self-doubt or poor self-esteem. Other forms of procrastination are
healthy: it’s is your brain saying “look before you leap.” Even pigeons
procrastinate, and the more complicated the task, the longer the birds delay
taking action! But “night owls” – people who stay up late – tend to
procrastinate more.

If you are facing a real problem, business psychologists have found that
“active” procrastination makes you more successful. It gives you time to
assess the situation and gather more information before making an important
decision. But if you excessively worry about small decisions, it will interfere
with your memory and sour your personality. There’s also a powerful
connection between perfectionism and procrastination. For the perfectionist,
it’s never good enough, and that form of thinking undermines confidence and
self-esteem.

When you catch yourself procrastinating, take out a sheet of paper and write
down, as briefly as possible, the inner dialog generated by the procrastination.
List all the reasons for not taking action, and then mindfully gaze at your list as
you stay deeply relaxed and nonjudgmental.

Then ask yourself "are any of these reasons valid?" Most won't be, but some
may be true. For those that are true, write down three small strategies that
would lead to the resolution of your hesitancy.

Writing interrupts the repetitive inner speech that causes our motivational
centers to freeze. Some procrastination is just an anxiety based on past
unrelated events (i.e., memories), but other forms of procrastination is simply
your brain telling you that you need more information before making a wise
decision.
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Remember: you can never have enough information to guarantee future

outcomes, so you must trust your intuition and make a leap of faith.

11.Perfectionism= Low Self-Esteem

Do you have a fear of failure? You just might be a perfectionist. Perfection, as

an ideal, is a wonderful notion to strive for, but perfectionists are often people
with low self-esteem and they are often more afraid of the embarrassment and
shame that they may feel as a result of a failed goal or activity.

Many studies have shown that perfectionism is related to depression, anxiety,

obsessive-compulsive behavior, poor listening skills, and micromanagement. It
correlates with insomnia and eating disorders, and it is directly related to fear
of failure.

We all have varying degrees of perfectionism, so try this experiment: Give

your inner critical voice a name and interview it. Ask it why it’s so important
that you drive yourself to perfection. Often you’ll hear how silly your inner-
critic sounds, but sometimes you’ll find sage advice. Make “suggestions” to
your inner negativity, or ask it what you should do. Sometimes the feedback is
useful; other times it will become clear that the inner critic is just a memory
from the past.

Our research on inner speech shows that if you use your imagination, you can
actually hear all sorts of “should” voices that have been stored into long- term
memory. You’ll also realize that most of those critical voices come from
parents, teachers, and childhood encounters.

REMEMBER: When you finish a task, and you think it’s not perfect, interrupt
that thought by focusing on what you have done well. If, at the end of the day,
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you write down all of your tiny daily successes, you’ll sleep more soundly and
wake up with more energy, propelling you into another successful day.

12. Will Power is a Winning Fantasy

Many research studies have found that that the “harder” we work to change
our life, the less likely we are to succeed! Often our desire to succeed is being
propelled by a fear of failure, or a fear that we might not be good enough.
These “I should” and “You must” voices create inner conflicts that interfere
with work performance.

But a recent Stanford University research study discovered that people who
have a deep-seated belief in UNLIMITED willpower are far more likely to
succeed. They are more likely to overcome procrastination, change unwanted
behaviors, and achieve the goals they desire. People who believe they have a
limited source of willpower display a lower ability to exercise self-control. So
no matter what the obstacle is – big or small – know that deep down inside,
you have the power to persevere, no matter what! That’s the power of belief,
and willpower is a state of mind!

NeuroTip: to increase willpower, first choose a goal you want to achieve

today, this week, or this month. Write it down. Then create a personal brief
affirmation telling yourself that you have all the power in the world to manifest
your goal. Turn your “I shoulds” into “I wants,” but make sure it’s a genuine
desire. Instead of saying “I must,” say “I will.” Try it right now. Think about a
task you normally struggle with and visualize doing it as you repeat these
sentences over and over: “I should do better...I must succeed...I have to work
harder.” Notice how you feel.

Now repeat these sentences as you visualize doing the same task: “I will do
this task with ease...I will fill myself with pleasure as I do this task....I like this
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task...I want to do this task...I will succeed.” It’s the same visualization, the
same job, but notice how much better you feel! You’re on your way toward
building unlimited willpower – just by changing the way you think!

13. Don’t Make Happiness Your Goal

Research shows that people who strongly pursue happiness tend to be

clinically depressed. Happiness is an abstract concept, and the brain cannot
achieve goals without clear concrete images of what that desire might be. So
don’t focus on happiness. Instead visualize various activities that will make
you feel happy.

Try this wealth-building exercise (I teach this to my MBA students and they
love it!): Make a list of every activity you can think of that has made you happy
in the past: in work situations, relationships, and recreational activities. Make
sure you have 10-30 items on your list and then gaze at your list as you
deeply relax. You’ll soon discover patterns in your life that have brought you
the most satisfaction. Make a commitment to do one activity a day that makes
you feel happy.

However, there’s another problem with happiness: the moment you feel it, it
turns off the motivational center in the brain. So what’s the neuroscientific
secret to overcoming this problem? Promising yourself a big reward every time
you accomplish an important goal. Your brain will anticipate the future
pleasure and release dopamine; a neurochemical that makes you work
harder!

Ultimately, the more you engage in meaningful work, especially activities that
benefit others, the happier you’ll become.
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The latest Neuroeconomic research also shows that wealth predicts

happiness. Here’s an exercise we developed to help you achieve both inner
and outer wealth. Ask yourself this question: what would you do if you were
the wealthiest person in the world? Who would you help? What would you
create to make this world more splendid? Immerse yourself the fantasy of
being wealthy and notice how you feel. And the things you would do with all of
that money? That’s what will give your life true meaning and purpose.

14. Surround Yourself with Kindness & Forgiveness

When a friend or colleague excels, begin to repeat this affirmation to yourself:

"May you be successful, may you be well, may you be filled with joy and
peace."

The more respect and kindness you show to successful people, the more your
brain will unconsciously emulate the best of what they are doing. Result: you'll
pick up their good habits.

Tell them how thrilled you are and they will unconsciously reach out to help
you become more successful. Research shows that the wealthier we become,
the more we desire others to be successful.

On the other hand, feelings of resentment toward others will undermine your
health, happiness, and financial success. Unforgiveness disrupts the
motivation centers in your brain, but the latest neuroscientific research shows
that forgiveness is one of the most important qualities to nurture, especially in
the workplace.

Many brain-scan studies show that in order to forgive others, you first need to
send kind thoughts to yourself by repeating, either out loud or in silence, any
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version of this phrase for approximately five minutes: “May I be happy, may I
be well, may I be filled with love and peace.”

Next, you visualize friends and family members, saying “May you be happy,
may you be well, may you be filled with love and peace.” Then you send this
blessing to distant acquaintances, and then to people who have hurt and
angered you. In the final step of this powerful exercise, you extend your love
and kindness to everyone in the world – to all cultures, all colors, all religions,
and all political groups. As you do this, you envision everyone getting along
with each other and living together in peace.

Sending kind thoughts to difficult people who have caused you to suffer can
be very hard to do, but it will change your brain in beneficial ways. Your brain
is designed to deeply embed negative memories, and each time you recall the
insult or offence, you strengthen the negative associations of that memory as
your brain sends out a distress signal to the entire body. In order to disable
that association, you have to create positive thoughts when you visualize the
person and the specific event that upset you.

Eventually, the sensations of relaxation and kind thoughts will be consolidated

into the old memory. But bad memories resist change, so you have to do this
lovingkindness practice often – sometimes for months or even years – before
you’ll experience calmness when you think about painful events from the past.

Ultimately, those feelings of love, kindness, and forgiveness for the individual
will become embedded into your memory circuits, enhancing feelings of
compassion for both the person, yourself, and for everyone else you interact
with.
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15. Use Fewer Words, Make More Sales

The human brain can only stay focused on about 10 words for 10 seconds.
When you want to make a crucial point, make sure that you don’t exceed this
limit.

Then pause and listen to the response.

When you must speak for a longer period, it's essential to vary the length,
tone, and speed of your voice. You’ll need to be dramatic to keep people's
short attention. Very fast speech will stimulate the listener’s brain, but then,
when you get to the punchline – the most important part of your message –
turn it into a soundbite by speaking super slowly with very few words.

NeuroTip: Most people will still speak too many words, so try this little
experiment. Count out your words on your fingers. When you run out of
fingers, stop talking. In a matter of minutes, you’ll learn how to speak briefly
with greater clarity.

The Super-Slow Speaking Game

Counting your words on your fingers slows down your rate of speech. But
some people, when playing the 10-10 game, will still talk rapidly. In our
workshops, we have participants experience what it’s like to put 2-second
pauses between each word. Try it now: Say – whatever – you – want – for –
the – next – minute – or – two. Then try it with a friend. This game will make
you more aware of what words sound like in the silence between each word,
you may at first hear your inner speech, then your mind goes silent. When you
return to normal speaking, you’ll automatically speak more clearly.
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16. Want to Be Brilliant? Generate Quantity Not Quality

Here’s a little secret to success that is often overlooked. Brilliant people exhibit
genius infrequently (and often in small bursts). Einstein, for example published
248 papers, but the most important ones were early in his career. Mozart,
Bach, and Beethoven were prolific composers, but again, only a handful are
considered pure genius. And most of Picasso’s art is, well, crap!

The lesson here: keep generating new ideas and new work. And don’t be a
perfectionist, or a procrastinator; it will slow you down, causing you to miss
those tiny windows of incredible creativity that is a natural but rare
phenomenon of your brain. Keep writing. Keep experimenting, keep producing
new products and services, and every so often brilliance will erupt. That is
what you’ll be remembered for and all your failures will be ignored!

Organizational psychologist and Wharton business professor Adam Grant

concurs:

“People often believe that to do better work, they should do fewer things. Yet
the evidence flies in the face of that assumption: Being prolific actually
increases originality, because sheer volume improves your chances of finding
novel solutions. In recent experiments by Northwestern University
psychologists Brian Lucas and Loran Nordgren, the initial ideas people
generated were the most conventional. Once they had thought of those, they
were free to start dreaming up more-unusual possibilities. Their first 20 ideas
were significantly less original than their next 15.”

NeuroTip: Don’t just dream big, dream MORE!

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17. Sleep Better, Think Peace

Busy executives and entrepreneurs often wake up in the night and have
trouble falling back to sleep. If this happens to you, try this: think of three
words that make you feel deeply relaxed and secure. It could be peace, God,
love...any word that has great meaning and value.

When you wake up in the night there are usually unconscious anxious
thoughts wandering through your mind. Write them down on a sheet of paper
so your mind knows that it can deal with the problems in the morning, when
you feel refreshed.

Then begin to silently repeat your value word over and over. You should
quickly fall back to sleep in 5-10 minutes.

Still having trouble? Try repeating the word “sleep...sleep...sleep.” It appears

our brain is more than happy to comply with this simple request! And please,
don’t deprive yourself of sleep: it helps to restore and repair the brain. In this
past, this concept has been controversial but last year, researchers found
direct experimental evidence that the mouse brain cleans itself during sleep by
expanding channels between neurons that allow an influx of cerebrospinal
fluid. The fluid flushes out materials that accumulate as plaques and can
contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s.

18. Write Your Way to Success

If you have a clear written strategy, the research shows that you will be 50%
more likely to reach that goal, and if you share your goals and progress with a
colleague, your chances of success increase to 75%.
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But the goal must be realistic. Pick a simple goal that you would like to
accomplish today. Write it down. Now write down 2-3 ways you could
sabotage your goal. Finally write down counter-strategies for those sabotage
behaviors.

Congratulations! You are on your way to success by applying some of the

core principles of cognitive behavior therapy. And if you want to boost your
self-esteem, write down the small goals you accomplished during the day. You
see, the brain rewards itself with the pleasure neurochemical dopamine every
time you savor even the smallest success, and that dopamine programs the
brain to work harder and accomplish more goals.

But again, business success (and to a large extent, personal success)

depends on the act of writing. Studies show that when you think about a
problem or a desire, your language-based centers in your neocortex go too
fast for the more ancient parts of your motivational brain to respond to. Writing
slows down your thoughts, and brief phrases will stimulate your brain to take
action.

What about typing? The newest research suggests that you should jot down
important information with your pen because it’s slower than using a keyboard.
You’ll learn more, remember more, and will have personalized knowledge in a
way that makes it more useful for your goal-seeking brain!

19. How to Find Your True Passion in Life

Having a long-term vision of your passion and purpose builds life

satisfaction...that's what the newest Positive Psychology research shows. The
more you can identify a meaningful goal that will take years, even decades, to
reach, the happier you'll be. But how do you find that deep passion, especially
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since the brain is built on the greedy selfish principle of immediate

gratification?

Since the primary motivating drive in all mammals is to acquire as much of

everything as possible (the seeking/desire emotion located in the lower
regions of your brain), we can use this to identify what we are passionate
about. Here, passion is defined as anything that interests, inspires, or intrigues
you. The human brain loves anything new (knowledge, material objects,
relationships) and you cannot and should not go against this biological
imperative. But passions and desires change often throughout one's life, and
many people struggle with identifying what they want to do next.

Neuropsychology finds that money itself does not bring long-term satisfaction.
Making it is clearly a strong biological driving force, but what we DO with it
brings that deeper satisfaction. I have found that creating a Passion Board will
help you connect to a deeper purpose. If you make a list of everything you
have been passionate about in the past, you'll see that in each decade of your
life you had different passions, different desires. But if you study your list
closely, you'll discover certain patterns that repeat. For me, it's writing,
teaching, and seeking ultimate truths. But when I turned 63, my new desire
shifted, and I now focus on what I could give back to others (through writing,
teaching, speaking, and creating audio/visual programs).

STEP 1: First establish what your core values are surrounding yourself,
relationships, and work. It's best to ask yourself the question "What are my
deepest values?" while in a relaxed meditative state, listening to your intuition
rather than your cravings.

STEP 2: Make a list of 5 deep passions you’ve had in every decade of your
life. For example, prior to the age of 10, what were your main interests? (on
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my list was ping-pong, bicycling with friends, inventing stuff in the backyard,
and most important: immersing myself in imagination games, which I still do to
this day). What were your passions between 11-20? 21-30? 31-40....and so
on. Look at your list and circle those passions that feel the most meaningful
and exciting today. These are your “skill-sets” for the next step of this
exercise.

STEP 3: Imagine that you are the wealthiest person in the world. Immerse
yourself in the fantasy and really feel it. Now consider this: What will you
spend that money on? Who would you help? What would you change? Reflect
again on your deepest values, and then let your imagination soar as you
create a vision board of all the projects you would initiate. Often the images
and answers will expose the primal roots of your current passion. Whatever
passion or purpose you commit to must reflect your deepest values.

STEP 4: Write down 3 “big” passions, even making something up if you’re not
sure. Post this where you can meditate on it for a minute every day or two.
Add and delete items to your Passion Board.
After a few months, you’ll begin to intuitively know what direction will bring you
the greatest pleasure and satisfaction.

STEP 5: What can you do tomorrow to take a tiny step toward that ultimate
purpose and goal? Keep a journal for the next ten days documenting your
feelings and thoughts, and begin to build a Strategy Board outlining how to
bring your passion into the world in a meaningful and profitable way.

One more NeuroTip: Angela Duckworth, at the positive psychology center at

The University of Pennsylvania, found that "grit" and disciplined self-control
predict more success in life than IQ or natural talent. She defines grit as “the
tendency to sustain interest in very long-term goals.” She found that a
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combination of grit and self- control, when pursued over months, years, and
even decades, is one of the secrets to goal attainment and finding one’s true
passion in life.

20. Turn Worry Into Confidence

9 Things You Can Do Right Now

Worrying about the future? Procrastinating? Feeling depressed? These

negative thoughts and behaviors can undermine your confidence in setting
and achieving goals.... you can't give into them.

Even if you are broke, you can't "afford" to indulge in negative thinking. Here
are the best evidence-based strategies to interrupt negative thoughts and
feelings. I've posted them before, but they are worth memorizing and
practicing...try one of them right now and watch how it changes your
consciousness:

1. Find an anchor word or phrase: "Iwillsucceed...Iamconfident...

peace...focus", etc. Repeat this throughout the day when negativity
arises.
2. Make a list of all your successes and accomplishments in the past year
and then immerse yourself visually in those memories. You'll
immediately feel better.
3. Each day, identify a core value word that gives you a sense of meaning
and purpose. Write it down and reflect on it once every hour as you
yawn and stretch (this keeps stress low and turns off the worry centers
in your brain).
4. Stay focused on simple goals (write one down each hour to stay
focused) and at the end of the day write down 3 things you did well. Also
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write down 3 things you feel grateful for. Do this for 7 days and the
research shows that self-esteem increases for 3 months!
5. When you notice a negative thought, suppress it. Contrary to what
psychologists used to say, the research on thought suppression is
robust. So when you find yourself ruminating on a worry, fear, or doubt,
“just say no.” Tell that inner voice to shut up!

6 If suppression doesn’t work, use cognitive reframing: are you

exaggerating? Is your worry real? Remember: worrying about a problem
doesn’t help you solve it, but looking for solutions, and remaining
positive, stimulates the “success” circuits in your frontal lobe.

7 If reframing fails, practice mindfulness: it back and observe– without

judgment – all the thoughts and feelings that flow in and out of
consciousness. Mindfulness teaches your mind and your brain to
disconnect from the emotional impact of negativity, and it stimulates both
the “success” and “self-love” circuits in your brain. When you mindfully
watch your thoughts, sudden bursts of insight often occur.

8 Still can’t free yourself of those negative thoughts? Accept them! A

meta-analytic review study of mindfulness and acceptance- based
therapies showed that the “oh well” approach is one of the most effective
ways for dealing with most emotional problems.
9 After acceptance, begin to practice loving kindness and forgiveness
meditations. We all need to send love to ourselves on a daily basis,
consciously reflecting on the small accomplishments we achieve every
day and the people in our lives who care for us.
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21. When You Awake Don’t Jump Out of Bed

The moment you wake up, the most ancient parts of your brain will begin to
drive you toward specific goals that will bring pleasure, nurturance, and
security. But we usually are unaware of this instinctual motivational process.
Instead, we jump right into our hurried habits as we prepare ourselves for
work, not realizing that we are missing an important opportunity to increase
our workday productivity. If, however, you remain in bed for a few extra
seconds to become aware of your body and your mental state, your brain will
function much better for the rest of the day. You’ll accomplish more goals with
less stress.

Nearly every mammal and bird will do two things when they awake: they
slowly stretch their bodies as they yawn. The stretching eliminates any
physical tension and the yawning helps their brain become more focused and
alert.

We recommend that you do a similar ritual every morning. Instead of jumping

out of bed the moment you open your eyes, take a few seconds to feel the
sheets as you take a mental and physical inventory of your body: Do you feel
calm or anxious? Do you feel tired or refreshed? Do you feel any aches or
pains? Pay particular attention to the pleasurable sensations in your body
because this stimulates the motivation centers in your brain. The more
pleasure you can generate, the more your brain will want to take action in the
world. Next, visualize what you want to accomplish that day and imagine
yourself overcoming the obstacles that stand in your way. This simple
technique has been proven to increase your physical and mental energy in
ways that help you reach those goals with efficiency and ease. When you take
a few moments to fully visualize your intentions and the possibility of success,
your brain becomes more adept at turning your intentions into reality.
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Now you are ready to get out bed, but do it in super-slow motion. This simple
mindfulness strategy will stimulate the “NeuroWisdom” circuits in your brain,
and with this greater awareness, you’ll generate greater self-love and
compassion for others, you’ll be more productive at work, you’ll experience
less stress, and you’ll build greater emotional resilience that will carry over into
every part of your life.

© 2017 by Mark Waldman All Rights Reserved.

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Groups and Networks 118
Dissolving Labels – Schools Matinee 128
The Listening Project 129
Homeschool Gymnastics Kingston 130
Homeschool Gymnastics Clarence 131
Circus Classes 132
Circus Ability 133
Dance Classes at Woodbridge 134
UnDefeated Self Defence Classes 135
Mel’s Art Classes, Cygnet 136
Clarence City Children’s Choir 137
Youth Group at Youth Arc 138
Act Now acting classes 139
Creative Writing and Board Games 140
Chemistry Classes 141
English Literature Classes 142
French and Japanese Lessons 143
Scottish Country Dancing 144
Underwater Hockey 145
Free To Be, Bush Play and Learning 146
Fire Skills Workshop 147
Devil Robotics Club 148
Tasmania Chinese School 149
Little Adventures 150
Strike Soccer School 151
Cygnet Film School 152
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True Heroes at MAC 153

Robin Hood at the Botanical Gardens 154
Brixhibition 2022 155
Youth Arc Gallery Exhibit Opportunities 157
Antarctic Festival 159
Youth Poetry Prizes 160
30 in 30 Daily Poetry Challenge 161
Rotary Art Show 163
Poochibald Art Prize 164
Design a Bookweek Bookmark 165
Learn to Play Bridge 166
CSIRO STEM Together Program 167
Workshops at South Hobart Resource Centre 168
The Lab, Tech Based Social Group, Glenorchy 169
Huonville Youth Services 170
Lego Wednesdays at Huonville Library 171
Lego Club at Rosny Library 172
Shred Squad, Mountain Bike After School Program 173
Richmond Valley Riding School 176
Cricklewood Animal Therapy 170
Dance Expression 182

MUSIC LESSONS
Margate Drum Teacher 183
Workshop in Improvisation, Jazz and Blues 184
Rose Wilson Singing 185
Violin Lessons 186
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Trumpet and Music Theory 187

Katie Dean Piano Studio 188
Cygnet Music Classes 189
Learn To Play Cello 191

Public Notices
Glazed and Confused 192
Archaica Schola Art Classes 193
Exit Left 194
Dreamy Arts Studio 195
Musical Theatre Crew 196
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O’Grady Drama 198
Cooper Screen Academy 199
Nolan Art School 200
Tas Contra Folk Dancing 201
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Multicultural Music and Play Group, Moonah 204
Moonah Bazaar 205
Pokemon League, Area 52 206
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Hobart Christian Homeschoolers and

Eastern Shores Home Ed Group
Are taking a break from outdoor meetings over the winter.

Go to our Facebook page “Hobart Christian Homeschooler”

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Hobart Natural Learners Co-op

Weekly meets, Taroona. Current age range is 1 - 15+ yrs.

Casual meets with occasional organised activities.
Numbers are capped for some age groups due to venue restrictions, but
all are welcome to get in touch with us to see if there’s room for your
family or join our waiting list.
Join our Facebook group or email hobartnaturallearners@gmail.com for
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Please join our group if you would be interested in meet ups regularly or
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additional needs?

Our group is made up of families with mostly neurodivergent members. We

have teamed up with ACD (Association for Children with a Disability
Tasmania) in network with the My Time program who specialises in providing
a safe place for parents and carers of young people who have a disability or
who may be in the process of seeking a diagnosis.

Our sessions range from pure play to some structured activities and we
sometimes have guest speakers in to cover parenting/caring topics as we
require.

We meet Friday mornings 10 -12 through 6 weeks of the school term in the
Swanston Street Children's Centre at 80 Swanston Street, New Town.

We organise group outings when not meeting at the centre. There is no cost
for the Swanston Street meets, but our outings are self-funded.

You can find us on Facebook

here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1105917322930499

You can also contact Linn via email mikeandlinn@bigpond.com

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Derwent Valley Homies

Meetups are at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk, fortnightly on Fridays at 1pm.
Contact Rebecca at rebeccamayjenkins@live.com.au for next date.
This group is for anyone and everyone who is either homeschooling or
considering homeschool. Here members can post gatherings, co-op
ideas or anything relevant for the Homeschooling community in the
Derwent Valley.
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025922577466304/ )

Sorell to Dunalley Home Education contacts:

Primary Years:

Beth Cleverdon Sonja Ralph

beffcalic@gmail.com sonja.ralph@gmail.com
0497637785 0435624141

Secondary Years:

Alex Wherrett
d.a.wherrett@gmail.com
6253 520
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Tasman Homeschool Network Taranna

The Tasman Homeschool Network, are a group of families based on the
Tasman Peninsula, often gathering in Taranna and Nubeena. There are no
regular meet ups planned for 2021 as yet, but please contact the Dunalley
Tasman Neighbourhood House on (03) 6253 5579 on weekdays 9am- 3pm
(closed public holidays) or email admindun@dunalleytasman.org if you
wish to connect with this group.

Huon Valley Homeschool Group

The Huon Valley Homeschool Group meets fortnightly on a Thursday at 11am
at the Ranelagh Show Grounds.

Next Meet 18th August

We are a group of home-schooling families getting together socially for a play,
some craft activities and a cuppa. Children often enjoy riding their bikes and
scooters or skates around the oval.

Cost is $5 per family each visit and byo picnic lunch. We are an open group to
any home educators who wish to join.

Contact : Sarahlkay@gmail.com

Or jump onto our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/486571642482049/?ref=share

Term three dates: 18.8, 2.9, 16.9, 30.9 Meets continue in the holidays.
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HELMETS
We meet Thursday 1-3 at various parks around Launceston
Contact Andrea Ferguson
andreaferg10@gmail.com

Homeschool Meet at Okines Community Gardens

A few homeschool families are organising a monthly meet at Okines

Community Garden in Dodges Ferry (540 Old Forcett Rd).

It will be on the first Tuesday of every month: 9:30-12. This group will meet at
our community garden and make wood fired pizzas for morning tea/lunch. We
will supply dough for pizzas and ask that everyone brings a couple of toppings
to share and $2 per family to cover costs.

We will play some games, do some activities, volunteer at the garden and
there is also a small play ground near by, a bike circuit and a beach were we
can go for a walk or dip if the weather is nice (so bring beach/outdoorsy
clothes if desired). If the weather isn't so great, there is an outside covered
kitchen area where we can do baking, play board games or do art activities.

This group is for school aged children 6+ but younger siblings are welcome
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Hobart Montessori Bushschoolers

A Montessori inspired bush group for 6-12 yr old home schoolers in the Hobart area.

We meet every Wednesday 9:30am-12 pm in a number of selected locations

around Hobart, ranging from bush reserve to beach.
Each session will be playful and exploratory allowing children to discover and
creatively engage with the natural world around them in a variety of hands-on ways.
At the beginning of each session a prompt/theme and a set of natural materials
and (art) supplies will be provided to support creative process and discussion.
Children will be encouraged to express themselves and explore their ideas.
Activities will range from free-play to bushwalking, fauna/flora spotting, building,
gardening, making fire, cooking, refining gross and fine motor skills, cultural &
environmental studies and many more but always in tune with the seasons.
There might also be a number of excursions during the year.
The sessions are child led, respectful of the children's interests and ability to self-
direct within the environment provided.
What to bring:

- weather appropriate clothing ☀

- morning tea and drink

- nature journal Estelle Estellegaffric1@gmail.com

Join the Facebook group for more info
- smiles and happiness J
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1598738420397039

Regular commitment preferred (weekly or fortnightly) and contribution fees

apply. Extra financial participation may apply for certain excursions.

Fees: $85 per child for the term (10 weeks)

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Huon Valley Home Educating Environmental

Volunteers Clean Up Group

Contact Karm Ari Karter through the Facebook page – Home Education
Southern Tasmania – to find out details of clean up events for home educating
families. You can comment on the page, private message Karm Ari Karter, or
simply turn up at the location to be involved.
Clean-up events are generally once a month. Gloves, litter grabbers,
reusable garden waste bags and high-vis vests for children and adults are
provided. (Adults need their own fitting gloves).
The group is sponsored by Tassal and Silverfern Home and Garden
Maintenance.
All waste will be sorted and taken to Huonville Southbridge Waste Station by
Karm Ari Karter at her expense.

B.Y.O lunch and drinks.

All ages are welcome

Huon Valley Homeschool Board Games Group

Huonville Library, Thursdays 1.30 – 3 p.m.

From 1st September 2022

Bring games to share

For further info

https://www.facebook.com/groups/546228569742844


Facebook Groups

Office of the Education Registrar

Office of the Education Registrar | Facebook
Information from the OER on home education and registration, and activities for
home educatingfamilies to participate in.

Home Education (Tasmania)

Home Education (Tasmania) | Facebook
The purpose of this group is to enable people who are registered to deliver home
education in Tasmania or for those people who are interested in doing so, to have
access to information about the registration process in an informal and helpful
environment. Over time, we hope to add explainer videos and interactive information
on the registration process. If there is anything you would particularly like to know
about, please message through the group and we will see what we can do.

Home Education Southern Tasmania

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomeEducationSouthernTasmania/?fref=nf

H.E.T. - Home Education Tasmania

https://www.facebook.com/groups/het.homeeducationtasmania/

Tasmanian Home Education Network (THEN)

https://m.facebook.com/groups/876634649129826?ref=share

Oak Meadow Southern Hemisphere Community Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1608000259440850/

South Hobart Homeschool THEATRE outings

South Hobart Homeschool THEATRE outings | Facebook

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MANGANNA BUSH GROUP and Tutoring

Hello everyone,

I am a teacher of 13 years with both a bachelor degree and Steiner

qualifications. I have worked predominantly in Steiner schools and Aboriginal

communities. For the past 5 years I have worked in public schools, the latest

being an Inquiry based school. We home school our daughter. I am in the

process of starting the new year program for our bush group Manganna which

I am expanding to include more areas in Southern Tasmania, tutoring services

both face to face and online, small bush school group sessions or Steiner

classes and home school consultations for families who would like advice and

help setting up their home school program. Please join the Facebook page

Manganna to follow along and please message me from there if you would like

any of the above services.

If there are any families thinking of home schooling in these uncertain times I

am so happy to answer any questions that you have.

Sending Love to all x

email Bridgette at crash_into_me84@hotmail.com

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DISSOLVING LABELS Schools Matinee

Thursday August 18th 11.30 a.m. - 12.40 p.m.
Price $10

Tickets are $10 per student aged 11-18 and free for an accompanying adult. The
organiser is happy for home educators to book in as families. This means one
adult per family can attend free if desired, without worrying about school student
teacher ratios

Book here https://events.humanitix.com/dissolving-labels-school-matinee-thursday-18-

august?fbclid=IwAR3MvvyuHsmSFGztXGTzcdieDieCa1ZyWfezMHe9Isy1UHIztjAQ4gZ83C0

DRILL Performance Company Inc.

Event description
Have you felt that someone has put a label on you that didn't fit? This performance
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asks: What labels can I shed? What labels do I keep? What do I see if I remove the
lens of the label?

Youth dance company DRILL has developed dissolving labels, with its Senior
Company of young people aged 14-25 collaborating with DRILL Artistic
Director Isabella Stone (dance), Billie Rankin (visual arts/design), Davina Wright
(theatre) and Richie Cyngler (experimental sound).

You can book now, and pay by credit card or select the option for an invoice, which
you can pass on to your school's administration.

Please note, the lighting design of the performance has not been finalised at this
time, may contain theatrical smoke and/or haze, and strobe or flashing lights. Please
contact us to discuss the details if you have a person in your group for whom this is
likely to be a problem.

Contact: DRILL General Manager Cathryn Williams 0407 724 738 or

cathryn@drillperformance.com

dissolving labels is assisted through Arts Tasmania, TasPorts and the Restart
Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative.
Design and photo of main image by Darcie Richards. Rehearsal image by Gracie-Lee
Jean.
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Welcome to Homeschool Gymnastics 2022 at:

Kingborough Gymsports
10 Kingston View Drive
Kingston
P: 03 6229 0900
E: groups@gymsports.net.au
W: https://gymsports.net.au/

SESSION STRUCTURE:

Monday (during school term), starting Monday 7th February, 2022:

10.15-11.45: Homeschool General 5-8 Years @ $12.60 per session (capped at 15 per session)

10.15-11.45: Homeschool General 9+ Years @ $12.60 per session (capped at 15 per session)

10.45-11.45: Homeschool Kindergym 0-4 years @ $8.40 per session

For 2022, the Boys and Girls Skills sessions, from 2021, will be replaced with the Homeschool
General sessions, divided into age categories. These sessions will include fundamental movement
and extension activities to suit the participants’ age and skill level.

BOOKINGS:

1. Log into the Gymsports Member Portal - The Member Portal can be accessed via our
website: www.gymsports.net.au/members or via our ‘The iclasspro app’ available on apple
store or Google Play store. When prompted to select an organization, enter ‘Gymsports’.
2. BOOKING > HOMESCHOOL > SELECT STUDENT > SELECT SESSION > ENROL NOW > ADD TO
CART > PAY NOW

Please note –

• You will need to pay an annual Registration Fee of $50. This covers your child’s personal
accident insurance with Gymnastics Tasmania. Please follow the prompts to add this charge
when booking your 1st Homeschool session of 2022.
• Only booked participants will be able to join in the Homeschool sessions. We recommend
booking via our web portal or app.
• You may book for each session up to 14 days in advance.
• Sessions will be capped to allow for correct staffing/participant numbers. If numbers allow,
extra sessions will be added, if not your child will be placed on a waiting list.
• All Homeschool participants are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct which is
available on the Gymsports Management website.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on the details above.

We look forward to seeing all Homeschool participants at Kingborough Gymsports in 2022.

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CLARENCE

Welcome to Homeschool Gymnastics 2022 at:

Clarence Gymsports - 400 Cambridge Rd, Mornington
P: 03 6229 0900
E: groups@gymsports.net.au
W: https://gymsports.net.au/

SESSION STRUCTURE:

Thursday (during school term)

1:30 - 2:30
0-4 Kindergym and 5+ classes running simultaneously
Cost is around $8.80 per student with $50 Insurance fee charged after 5 wk trial
period.

BOOKINGS:
1. Log into the Gymsports Member Portal - The Member Portal can be accessed via our
website: www.gymsports.net.au/members or via our ‘The iclasspro app’ available on apple
store or Google Play store. When prompted to select an organization, enter ‘Gymsports’.
2. BOOKING > HOMESCHOOL CLARENCE > SELECT STUDENT > SELECT SESSION > ENROL NOW
> ADD TO CART > PAY NOW

Please note –
• You will need to pay an annual Registration Fee of $50. This covers your child’s personal accident insurance
st
with Gymnastics Tasmania. Please follow the prompts to add this charge when booking your 1 Homeschool
session of 2022.
• Only booked participants will be able to join in the Homeschool sessions. We recommend booking via our
web portal or app.
• You may book for each session up to 14 days in advance.
• Sessions will be capped to allow for correct staffing/participant numbers. If numbers allow, extra sessions will
be added, if not your child will be placed on a waiting list.
• All Homeschool participants are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct which is available on the
Gymsports Management website.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on the details above.

Ticket to play funding can be used by people with concessions, if you use the Ticket to Play website
to gain tickets and then contact the Gymsports Admin to use the funding.
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Circus Art Tasmania is offering a homeschool circus class

at Thyla gym, 10 Farley St, Glenorchy on

Monday afternoons 2:30-3:30pm.

Please email info@circusart.com.au to register your interest.

Children’s 2022 class fee structure:

$175 + GST for your first child and $140 (20% discount) for each sibling. Per term + GST

http://circusart.com.au/?page_id=413

Circus Art Tasmania have been running circus classes since February 2015, now
located in a great venue at 10 Farley Street, Glenorchy!
Teachers Andrew Brassington (Clown Doctor), Mark Sands (BBBeetles – Sands
Family Circus) and Ana (Circus Coach) have over 60 years combined experience
teaching and performing circus, and can’t wait to pass their knowledge onto the next
generation of circus enthusiasts!

Circus skills develop… Trust, Coordination, Confidence, Strength, Focus. Classes

will involve a range of circus skills including… Acro Balance, Aerial – Silks &
Trapeze, Juggling – Balls & Clubs, Poi, Stilts, Unicycling and Tumbling! … and most
importantly, it’s a heap of fun to learn!
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Undefeated - Kung Fu based self defence classes designed for girls

and women aged 6 and up.

We have a homeschool class running weekly Tuesdays 10.00-

10.45am.

Location: Channel Court Kingston, next to Anytime Fitness (above

Woolworths)

Cost: $14 per week plus $40 membership fee. This is extremely
competitive pricing for martial arts classes!

https://www.facebook.com/MissNiciFrancis/
for further information - hope to see you there!

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Clarence City Children’s Choir

Do you love to sing?

Then come and join the Clarence City Children's Choir.

This is a choir for children aged between 6-16 years. We

perform at community events, festivals and eisteddfods.

New members are welcome.

Clarence City Children's Choir meets Wednesdays during

school terms. Rehearsals are held at the Howrah

Community Centre, 11 Howrah Road, Howrah from 4:15 -

5:15 pm.

No auditions required, just a desire to sing and perform

with others. New members welcome.

Contact Information:

Email - clarencecitychildrenschoir@gmail.com

Phone - 0419312041
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Home Education Youth Group at Youth Arc Wednesdays

FREE to home educated students aged 12-18

To register email Fiona.lohrbaecher@gmail.com

with child’s name, age and contact phone number.

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When: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Facilitators: Fletcher

every Wednesday. and Flynn Kamino will
be running these
Where: Youth Arts and sessions. They have been
Recreation Centre, 44 students at React drama
Collins Street, Hobart. school for nearly 4 years
with two performances
annually and their films
Ages: 12 – 18. have been shortlisted in
various film festivals.
Activities include: Stage (Sessions will be
acting, & Film acting. supervised by Youth
Arts & Recreation
Cost: Sessions are free! Centre staff).
27th of July - 28th September.
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CHEMISTRY
CLASSES
WHEN: 10am until 11:30am on the Fridays of the odd-numbered weeks in term
three, commencing on the 29th of July - just before English literature.
WHERE: Lenah Valley Hall, Creek Road
ORGANISERS: Fiona L. and Stephanie Barnes
TEACHER: Stephanie Barnes, B.Sc. Stephanie has taught in high schools, colleges and
TAFE as well as worked in various laboratories.
COST: $10 per student (if you have three children attending, we will not charge as
much per child)
PREREQUISITES: An understanding of and ability to work with the concepts of ratio
and multiplication at approximately grade eight level as well as the ability to
interpret graphs. Please bring normal pencil case paraphernalia and exercise book.

Hi everyone, we are holding some chemistry classes this term. They will be theory-based. There will
be some practical activities which will reinforce the theory. Stephanie has taught chemistry many
times in high schools and the work in the home-ed classes will be much the same as the chemistry
taught in grade nine in schools. Your child does not necessarily have to be at grade nine age to
understand the topics (after having taught chemistry many times, Stephanie is of the opinion that
many younger students are capable of understanding atomic theory, isotopes and basic
stoichiometry). We will start with protons, neutrons, isotopes, electron orbitals and the periodic
table, hopefully moving on to chemical bonding. (Unlike in schools, the classes will be of mixed age
and ability so, it is hard to predict how far we will get as a class in five gatherings.)

We have chosen to offer a more academic course as most parents would probably be happy doing the
red-cabbage-juice-indicator or lemon-battery experiments at home, but some might not feel as
confident with chemistry theory, so perhaps, this is a gap we can help fill.

By allowing their child(ren) to attend these gatherings, parents are agreeing

that they (the parents) are responsible for the safety and behaviour of their
child(ren) at all times and the organisers are not responsible for the safety
and behaviours of these children. present.
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TERM 3 ENGLISH LITERATURE - fortnightly from 26.8

The Chemistry classes will be followed by English Literature

from 12 - 1.30 at the Lenah Valley Hall. These classes are
aimed at high school aged kids, but anyone aged 10 and up
with an interest in Literature is welcome to attend. In our
first session we will be looking at possibly the most famous
words written in the English language, Hamlet’s soliloquy,
the ‘To be or not to be’ speech.
We will be looking at 'what the heck does it all mean
anyway?’ and what we know, and don’t know, about Shakespeare.

We'll also be looking at William Holds the

Stage, by Richmal Crompton, a hilarious
look at school children being taught the
same speech, and the Shakespeare
authorship controversy. This class will be
mostly discursive with a short written
assignment at the end, maybe for
homework. All materials will be supplied.

Please RSVP for these classes so we know how many people to expect.
The chemistry classes are $10 per student (ask about prices if you have
more than 2 children attending) and the Literature classes are $5 per
student. You can pay on the day or in advance to:

BSB 944600

Account number 001809549

Account name F Lohrbaecher
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Scottish Country Dancing

in 2022
TASCAL JUNIOR REELERS
FOR CHILDREN IN PREP – GRADE 7

Scottish Country Dancing for

children. Come along and enjoy
the traditional Country Dancing of
Scotland. Reels and Jigs danced
in sets of 6+ people. Social
dancing, learn basic formations
and foot work … No competitions.
Who … Children in Prep – Grade 2/3;
Time … 4.15 – 4.45 p.m. (if combined class, can stay to 5.00 p.m.)
Cost … $30.00 per term (8 classes)
Who … Children in Grade 3/4 – Grade 6/7;
Time … 4.15 – 5.00 p.m.
Cost … $40.00 per term (8 classes)
When …
most Thursdays during school terms
Where …
… Pat Murnane Community Hall; 188 Lenah Valley Road, Lenah Valley

Current two classes are combined.

The combination of the classes will be
reviewed as needed. Youth classes
can be arranged with a minimum of
eight who are in Year 8 – Year 12.

To secure a place please contact

Denice and advise name (child &
parent), age/school grade of child, phone and e-mail contact details, or
for further information contact.
Denice Walter; 6224 1105 or e-mail; derekwalter@bigpond.com
General Scottish Country Dance enquiries; tascaldance@gmail.com
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AFTER-SCHOOL
ROBOTICS CLUB
for students in grades 5-12

Devil Robotics is a community-based organisation that
runs robotics activities for grade 5-12 students.

Our programs are designed to:
• build skills in science, technology, engineering,and
mathematics
• foster resilience, communication, teamwork,and
general problem-solving skills.

Where
Enterprize
Level 5, 24 Davey Street, Hobart
(Hobart City Council building)

When
Fridays during school terms
- Junior (grades 5-8): 4:15-6:15
- Senior (grades 9-12): 6:00-8:00

Cost
$100 per term (first two weeks free)

For more information, please email:
devilrobotics@gmail.com

DEVIL

ROBOTICS
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Hi everyone, I've encountered some technical issues with the "Book Now" button on The
Little Adventures purchasing app, it's showing up in USD instead of AUD! Apologies! I am
in the process of fixing it with support, in the meantime if you'd like to book in for Little
Adventures for Term 2 I'm accepting bookings for the next two weeks only. Please find
below my bank details for payments. Please also mention the ages of your child/ren and
which session you'd like to attend. You can also email me directly
at cassy2613@gmail.com

The details are below for your convenience. Thank you!

Monday 10am-12pm
Friday 2pm-4pm
Saturday 10am-12pm
Term price includes one session per week.
Additional days can be purchased if desired.

Term commences: 2nd May – 9th July. (10 sessions)

At Dru Point Oval, Margate.

Price for 1 child, $200 per term.

Price for a family, $300 per term.

Bank Details:
Account name: The Life Reinvention Company
BSB: 067-101
Account Number: 1082 435
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Strike Soccer School

Lenah Valley

Term Two 2nd May – 8th July

Please see our website and select the weeks you wish to enrol for.
It starts at 3:30pm each Friday, as early as possible for those in the
Lenah Valley area!
See you all there soon
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Cygnet Film School

FILM SCHOOL

WRITE, ACT , FILM !!!!!

CALL OUT FOR STUDENTS

11-14 YEAR OLDS .

COME AND MAKE A FILM with us in Cygnet !

After school classes

Apply - Brianna.lory@gmail.com

Supported by Cygnet Arts Council

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Monday 28th November, 12.15 pm

Friday 2nd December, 12,15 pm

Wednesday 7th December, 10 a.m.

Ticket prices are $9 per child and $15 per adult. Toddlers 2 and under are
free.

At the moment I’m just looking for numbers and I’ll send out payment details

closer to the time. So, if you could RSVP me your chosen date to

Fiona.lohrbaecher@gmail.com and how many adults and children will be

coming, that will be great.

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Southern Primary Schools Lego
Challenge 2022

The Tasmanian Brick Enthusiasts Inc. and Brixhibition invite all Primary School students in
the Southern Tasmanian area to compete in a Lego Competition running in the third term
of 2022.

• Each student to have their Lego creation completed and ready for judging to your
school by Monday 12th Sept 2022.
• Each School to have judged and announce their winning entrant by
Friday 16th Sept 2022.
• The winner of each age group at your school will win a winners medal, a free pass to
Richmond Goal, Leven River Cruises and Beaconsfield Museum. Your schools 1x
overall winner will receive a special Overall Winners Medallion.
• Each Southern Primary School’s Overall Winner is then invited to participate against
other Southern Primary Schools.
• All Lego Challenge winners displayed at Brixhibition will be judged by Tasmanian
Brick Enthusiasts Inc. members
• 1st Prize – 1st Place Trophy + other prizes TBA
nd nd
• 2 Prize – 2 Place Trophy + other prizes TBA
• 3rd Prize – 3rd Place Trophy + other prizes TBA
• Winners and announced at Brixhibition Hobart on Sunday 9th October
• Application forms and conditions are available from your school

Happy Building!

Brixhibition Hobart
Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th October 2021: 9:00am – 4:20pm
HOBART City Hall - 57-63 Macquarie Street, Hobart
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The Hobart Home Education Community will be entering as a group for

Brixhibition. Other groups will be entering too, so check if your local group is
entering. We’ll organise a judging event between 12-16th September and the
overall winner goes onto Brixhibition. Any questions, please email
fiona.lohrbaecher@gmail.com

Each Primary School can determine their own Lego challenge winner with
the following rules and conditions.
• Each Lego display to be no larger than 52cm x 52cm x 52cm, or
no larger than four 32x32 lug Lego baseplates.
• Each Lego display must be an original or freelance design and
not made from a Lego kit.
• Some Adult help is allowed, but the Lego design should mainly
be child’s own design.
• Each School must confirm their participation no later
than Friday 19thAugust 2022
• Each Lego entry to be completed and displayed at your school,
in house or virtually, by no later than Monday 12thSeptember 2022.
• Each Primary School’s overall winner must be determined and
announced by no later than Friday 16thSeptember 2022.
• Individual participating Schools can choose to undertake their
own judging in-house (as previous years) or by photos (virtual)
• Each Schools Lego Challenge overall winner will then compete
against other schools overall winners at Brixhibition.
• All Lego Challenge overall winners will be judged by Tasmanian
Brick Enthusiasts Inc. members, to determine the Grand prize
Winners by bringing their model to Hobart City Hall to be on display
at the Brixhibition Hobart 2022 event Sat 8th & Sun 9th October
2022
• Grand Prize winners will be announced at 3:20pm on Sunday
9th October during Brixhibition Hobart 2022

• Grand Prizes: (To be announced)
1stPlace Winners Trophy
2ndPlace Trophy
3rdPlace Trophy
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Youth ARC Gallery exhibit opportunities

The YARC Gallery is located inside the centre and offers a great opportunity for young
artists to showcase their artwork to young people visiting the centre and to the
broader community.

The youth team can help you coordinate your exhibit including developing your
series of art, hanging of works, planning and running a launch event and creating an
art catalogue.

The YARC Gallery is great first step to showcase your art to the community and all
styles of art are welcome for exhibit.

Contact us if you are interested in developing an art exhibition for the YARC
Gallery. youthartsandrec@hobartcity.com.au

Please follow our Facebook and Instagram for regular updates on Youth ARC
opportunities:

https://www.facebook.com/youthartsandrec

https://www.instagram.com/youthartsandrec/?hl=en

Youth ARC has many opportunities for young people, schools and organisations to
get involved with our programs and centre.

Please contact us for a chat to discuss programs, plan a visit or booking.

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2022 AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC FESTIVAL
FREE STUFF
FOR SCHOOLS
Antarctic Expo
Princes Wharf No. 1
Fri 26 Aug, 12noon–4pm
Sat 27–Sun 28 Aug, 10am–4pm
The Antarctic Expo features the large
equipment used in Antarctica and
numerous displays from companies and
agencies that work in Antarctica. These
include tourism operators like Chimu,
Elphinstone Engineering, William Adams
Tractor, Australian Antarctic Division and
the Australian Defence Force.
Bonjour Expeditioner
TMAG - Main Gallery
Wed 24 Aug–Sun 25 Sep, 10am–4pm
Closed Mondays
Bonjour Expeditioner features postcards
exchanged between Tasmanian primary
school children and Antarctic expeditioners
from the French Antarctic Program, which
has been coming to Hobart for more than
60 years. The return postcards, photos and
answers to their probing questions provided
an exciting opportunity for the children to
learn more about the important scientific
work done in the region. The project is a
collaboration between the Tasmanian Polar
Network, the French Antarctic Program,
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School and
Antarctic Tasmania.
Please contact TMAG on
TMAG.Bookings@tmag.tas.gov.au
to confirm your visit to the museum.
Expeditioners Exhibition
TMAG - Bond Store
Thu 25–Sun 28 Aug, 10am–4pm
Closed Mondays
Life at Cape Denison in the 21st century
looks very different to that during Mawson’s
Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911-
14. This exhibition showcases photos from
the Mawson’s Huts Foundation’s most
recent conservation expedition, taken by
the expeditioners themselves. Although
conservation works dominate the schedule,
come and see what else our team gets up
to down south – whether it’s surveying
penguin rookeries and petrel colonies,
installing weather stations and mapping
photogrammetry of the huts, or baking
bread and preparing a delicious Christmas
supper, there’s plenty to do!
Please contact TMAG on
TMAG.Bookings@tmag.tas.gov.au
to confirm your visit to the museum.
Penguin Rookery
MAC 02
Thu 25 - Sun 28 August, 10am-4pm
Come visit the Penguin Rookeries located
in Hunter Street, the Mac 2 TasPorts Cruise
Terminal. 150 schools are sent 50 Adélie
penguins each to paint and return to the
festival. Come and see the results of the
extraordinary colour and creativity of the
‘Penguin Rookeries’ displays. We are hoping
to receive more than 8,000 hand-painted
Adelie penguin cut-outs by Australian and
international school children.
Don’t miss out on these opportunities!
For more information about the Australian Antarctic Festival
please visit mawsons-huts.org.au/antarctic-festival
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Antarctica: Valued,
Protected & Understood
Salamanca Arts Centre, Long Gallery
Thu 25–Sun 28 Aug, 10am–4pm
More than a century ago, Australia was
introduced to the wonder of Antarctica by
the great scientist and explorer Sir Douglas
Mawson. Understanding the continent is
key to a deeper understanding of climate,
weather and sea level changes. As a nation,
Australia has an enduring commitment to
protect and preserve Antarctica for future
generations.
Last Dance Orange Roughy
Salamanca Arts Centre,
Sidespace Gallery
Thu 11–Sun 28 Aug, 11am–4pm
Closed Mondays
Last Dance Orange Roughy depicts the
final Australian voyage of the RSV Aurora
Australis to the Antarctic continent. Last
Dance Orange Roughy is an immersive
visual and sonic feast of three-dimensional
environments and spatial sound visualising
and sonifying the last grand Antarctic
dance of the Aurora Australis, crew and
expeditioners.
John McCormick and Adam Nash (Wild
System) were the 2020 Australian Antarctic
Arts Fellows on the final Australian voyage
of the icebreaker Aurora Australis to the
Antarctic continent.
All dates and times are correct at time of printing
see website for updates and changes.
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Closing 31 August: The Andrew Hardy Youth Poetry Prize
Tasmania
$200 prize for Section 1 – up to 16 years inclusive
$200 prize for Section 2 – 17-30 years
(Note from Esther: I have heard a hot tip that the prize money will be even more
than advertised, and that there are additional prizes.)
Open to Tasmanian residents only
Poems of 50 lines or less which have not been published
How to enter: Send an email with two attachments:
- Poem, with name of poem only (no details of entrant)
- Cover sheet with poet’s name, age, poem name, and contact details,
which must include email and postal/residential address
Email your two attachments to: taspoetryfestival@gmail.com
Winners will be notified by email prior to being announced at the Tasmanian Poetry
Festival on 1 October.
www.facebook.com/tasmanianpoetryfestival

Closing 31 August: Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW)

Tasmania Beatrice Clarke Award for Young Poets 14 and under.
First prize: $100. Second prize: $50. Two encouragement prizes of $25 each.
Commendations and Special Mentions may also be awarded.
Open theme, up to 40 lines.
How to enter: Make a separate cover sheet listing title of poem, entrant's name,
postal address, age, school attended (or home educated). Please do not staple the
cover sheet to the poem.
Entry fee: $5 per poem by cheque/money order payable to FAW Tasmania Inc.
Mail to: Competition Secretary, FAW Tasmania, PO Box 234, North Hobart Tas 7002


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Red Room Poetry’s #30in30 daily poetry competition:

30 chances to win a daily book prize by writing three
lines!
How it works

Running 1-31 August, we'll be releasing a new poem and daily writing
prompt created by one of our 30in30 commissioned artists. (Hobart
poet Esther Ottaway is one of the commissioned poets, so look out for
her poem and writing prompt!) To view the daily prompt, follow us on
Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

You’ll have 24 hours to compose a poetic response comprising of no more than three
lines (this can be an excerpt from a longer poem). Winners will be announced weekly
on a Monday for the week beforehand - a winner will be selected by Red Room
Poetry staff and volunteers for each day of the month.

Finally, and best of all, three lucky poets from across the month will receive editorial
feedback from Red Room Poetry staff and paid publication of their 30in30 poem!

How to enter

Every day at 3pm, a new prompt will be posted on our social media
channels. Comment on the post or thread with a 3-line poetic response
before 3pm AEST the next day to be in the running. Remember: the
clock starts ticking again on the new day's prompt at 3pm AEST each
day, so make sure you get in within 24 hours!

Your poetic response must be no more than three lines (of any length) to be
considered. This can be a 3-line poem, or an excerpt of a longer piece.

Each week, the winners from the week prior will be announced on a
Monday - with one winner selected for every day of the month. (So on
Monday 8 August, the winners from 1-7 August will be announced and
so on).
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Each writer can submit once per day across the month. You're welcome to enter the
competition on as many days as you like for the chance to win a book of
contemporary poetry daily.

We will get in touch with you via the social media platform you entered via to
arrange postage within Australia. You must have a postage address within Australia to
enter.

FAQs

Who is judging the entries? Red Room Poetry staff and volunteers are
reading and selecting the winning works. We are all poets of different
stripes, tastes and histories.

What are you looking for? This competition is very much about encouraging you to
be playful and experiment with your practice! There's no set criteria we're looking for
in what makes a winning poem, but we love to see when people are having fun or
tilting us sideways with their responses to the prompts.

Can I take part if I don't live in Australia? We'd love for you to draw creatively
from the prompts - but unfortunately you do need to have a postal address within
Australia to enter.
What if my poem is longer than 3 lines? Love that for you! It's our hope
that these prompts inspire many poems to sail out into the world. You
can choose your favourite 3-line excerpt from your work and submit
that to be part of the competition.

https://redroompoetry.org/projects/poetry-month/30in30
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The Rotary Club of Hobart is thrilled to announce we are now accepting

entries into our 33rd Art Show being held at Wrest Point Casino from 9th -
11th September 2022.

To enter please simply visit the website https://rotaryhobart.com.au/

Terms and conditions are available on the website.
We are thrilled to be including this year a Textiles and Young Artists
section. For further information please do not hesitate to contact Mel
Knuckey, Co-Chair, Art Show Committee on 0407 512 315 or email
artshow@rotaryhobart.org
We hope you consider being a part of our Art Show this year.
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The Poochibald™ is an opportunity for artists to submit a painting,

drawing, print or small sculpture of either their own dog, a dog they

know or perhaps even a famous dog for exhibition in the

Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny Farm.

Entries Close: 18th September 2022

Deliver Artworks: Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th
September between the hours of 11am and 5pm.
Official Opening and Prize
announcements: Thursday 22nd September at
5.30pm at the Schoolhouse Gallery.
Exhibition Dates:23rd Sept – 9th October

Ways to enter:

• Download form and print out at home

• https://www.clarenceartsandevents.net/events/call-for-entries-poochibald-art-prize/

• Pick up a paper form from the Schoolhouse Gallery or Clarence Council offices

• Request a form to be sent to you in the mail by contacting Sarah Bishop and Caitlin
Fargher on 6217 9607 or schoolhouse@ccc.tas.gov.au

Prizes:
Adult 1st prize $300 voucher, runner up $150 voucher

Children – Junior (up to 12rs) 1st prize $100 voucher, runner up $50 voucher

Children – Senior (12 – 16 yrs) 1st prize $100 voucher, runner up $50 voucher
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Free learn to play Bridge classes

for primary school aged children,

At the Tasmanian Bridge Association premises at 5 Marine

Esplanade, New Town on:

Sunday September 25th

Monday October 3rd
Monday October 10th

from 10.00am until 3.00pm.

They will provide lunch unless there are specific dietary

requirements in which case those kids can bring their own lunch.

(Bridge is a very popular card game and my father assures me that

top Bridge players can earn good money teaching on cruise ships
J)

Every January, kids are subsidised by the ABF (Australian Bridge

Federation) to attend Youth Week in Canberra. They are working
towards sending some kids from Tassie in January 2024 (with
chaperones) so plan to develop their skills between now and then.

If your child would like to attend, let me know,

Fiona.lohrbaecher@gmail.com and Julie has requested we give her
the numbers a week beforehand.
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CSIRO STEM Together program

STEM Together is a new national 5-year program delivered by CSIRO in partnership with the BHP
Foundation, which aims to increase inclusion and participation of under-represented, high-potential
students in STEM. The program will focus on students in Years 5 to 10, and the people and
communities who support them.

STEM Together will work in collaboration with students, educators, family, carers and local industry to
build interest, confidence and capability in STEM. Pathways and programs will be co-designed within
communities to unlock local opportunities and build supportive networks for student STEM
engagement.

Using a participant-centred, strength-based approach, the program will provide support to students who
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, students who identify as female, are from regional
and remote areas, and/or students from low socio-educational advantage areas.

It will recognise and celebrate a STEM supportive community and collaboratively develop pathways for
student growth.

Embedding a "try, test, learn" methodology at every level, STEM Together will celebrate curiosity,
creativity and innovation, problem solving, perseverance, resourcefulness, connectedness, learning and
growth. Programs, resources and recognition criteria will reflect these values, ensuring students are
supported to reach their potential.

In 2022, the program will be delivered in the following stages.

Support (September - October 2022)

Participants will have access to downloadable learning resources, virtual/live events, Educator
Professional Learning programs and ongoing CSIRO staff support. Focus areas are:

• strength-based approaches to confidence building, inclusion and engagement

• inquiry science
• Responsible Innovation/design thinking
• STEM-spiration annual theme: 2022 - Ending Plastic Waste.
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Recognition (November 2022)

Participants will be able to nominate people or projects that have demonstrated the STEM Together
values in action, for recognition and rewards. Selected nominations will receive tailored support and
personalised experiences based on their STEM aspirations.

Experiences (December 2022 - February 2023)

Experiences may take the form of mentoring, placement opportunities, equipment,

networking/development camps, or local celebration events to highlight and showcase achievements.

All experience recipients will be invited to become Alumni, for ongoing networking and capability
building, and to advise CSIRO on ongoing program improvement.

Connection (Ongoing)

Local connection between students, family/carers and educators is vital to support student success.

STEM Together will collaborate to build and strengthen connection opportunities between participants,
STEM mentors, alumni, experience and industry partners.

Collaborators will be invited to support continual improvement of the program.

Register your interest

If you would like to be involved in STEM Together, please register your interest using our web
form.

https://www.csiro.au/about-STEM-Together

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Upcoming Workshops at South Hobart Tip Resource Centre

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The Lab, a dedicated tech based social club for young people on the
autism spectrum, has opened its first club in Hobart at the Glenorchy
Library.
Young people aged 9 -18 now can explore interests, develop new skills
and make friends with support from professional and passionate
mentors.
Through weekly sessions, The Lab Hobart will focus on
celebrating individual strengths and increasing the capacity for
social connectedness in a safe and inclusive environment.
Sessions are held on Saturday mornings at the Glenorchy Library.
Expressions of interest can be made via admin@thelab.org.au or
https://thelab.org.au/ Bookings are essential.
#LibrariesTasman
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L E G O C l u b i s a n e w , f u n , w e e k l y i n t e r a c t i v e s e s s i o n f o r c h i l d r e n a n d y o u n g p e o p l e a g e d 8 a n d a b o v e .

Wednesday 3.15 – 4.15 pm

About this event
Join in our LEGO challenges, build some amazing projects, have fun and make some
new friends.
Join one session or come along to them all.
Ages 8 and above.
If you have any questions or accessibility requirements, please contact us at
rosny.library@education.tas.gov.au
As this program is currently modified to meet public gathering restrictions, we have
limited spaces available.
We ask that you please register here, or call your local library if you need help
making a booking. If you are no longer able to make an event, please let us know so
that others don’t miss out.
To help us deliver a successful program please...
• Register all participants on Eventbrite as we can’t allow walk-ins.
• Follow Physical distancing requirements. Please assist children with this.
• Practice good hygiene. We will provide hand sanitiser for you.
• Do not visit the library if you’re unwell.
Thanks for your help. We look forward to seeing you.
We ask that you please register here, or call your local library if you need help
making a booking. If you are no longer able to make an event, please let us know so
that others don’t miss out.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lego-club-rosny-library-tickets-
323538240587?ref=eios&fbclid=IwAR3CLLbuRELgpNzF3pfxQH9njrefj1tAA4SZWPgb
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Mountain Bike
After School
Program!

Shred Squad After School Mountain Bike Skills Development

Program (Shred Squad) develops mountain biking skills in a fun,
safe and positive “stoked” environment!
:-D
Shred Squad is delivered in Terms 1 and 4 in various location
around Tasmania including Hobart, Launceston, Penguin and
Devonport. The program is delivered weekly for 8 weeks during the
school term for 1.5 hours per lessonwith a group of up to 8 children.
Kids bring their own bike, gear and supplies to each lesson.
Each lesson the instructor and assistant instructor will take the
group for a ride and focus on different skills to help kids be
safe and have fun out on the trails.
https://rideomountainbiking.com/shred-squad-private-booking
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Richmond Valley Riding School

Horse Riding Tasmania

http://www.horseridingtasmania.net

Hello and welcome to Richmond Valley Riding School, Est. 1992. We

are the only riding school situated in HISTORIC RICHMOND,
Tasmania, Australia. We SPECIALIZE in teaching BEGINNERS to
RIDE, CARE for and later TRAIN horses/ponies with evidence based
learning procedures. More experienced or nervous riders are also
welcome. For our horse welfare and safety of our riders we have a
maximum rider weight limit of 80- 85kg. Ages from 3 to adult.

Lessons WEDNESDAY through to and including SUNDAY, by

appointment only due W.H.& S.
Phone 0418602 672 or 62 602672 for welcome inquiries 7 days a
week 10am to 8pm.
Mini bush pony lead-rides are sometimes included with one- off
introductory sessions, but trail rides are only for our regular riders
having reached a benchmark level of competence.

Introductory lessons are also a great way to help prepare new riders
who are thinking about going on a trail ridewhile on holidays or
elsewhere as Horse Riding is a HIGH RISK SPORT

Our Motto SAFETY while enjoying

EQUINE FUN-FRIENDS-FITNESS sharing a

common interest! Good management over “good luck”
everyday!!!
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We are an established INSURED riding school with

QUALIFIED, CERTIFIED & EXPERIENCED
INSTRUCTORS. (All adult assistants have a current
”WORKING with VULNERABLE PEOPLE, child related
activity” registration card)

First time riders, from 3 years of age to adult, nervous

riders, N.D.I.S. self managed child riders (non-ridden
assessments required first), students enrolled in equine
courses, young or just “young hearted” we have a
qualified/certified instructor to help you reach your horsing
goals. For SAFETY of you the rider and WELFARE of our
horses we havea max 85kg weight limit.
We offer GIFT VOUCHERS, one off, casual, weekly, fortnightly or 4
weekly LESSONS along with Pony Pat, Play & Lead-ride introductory
experiences from 30,60 & 90 minutes, (plus 15 minute free induction
first time here.) from private to shared and group situations depending
on age and experience levels.

BOOKINGS BY PHONE ONLY to discuss necessary details.

P: 0418 602 67 10am-8pm

Practical hands on and theory ensure that you as a dedicated student

can become highly skilled and proficient inhorse care, riding and
training. We are able to assist with (training) in many nationally
certified equine courses or our own ”In House” early learning
programs in both horse care studies and riding skills
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PRE-SCHOOL PONY PAT & PLAY is a very popular activity for

those youngsters not yet at school, and for those slightly older or less
confident about riding to still have the opportunity for hands on fun with
a pony. Wehave little ponies and little gear specifically for little riders
where required. For safety (We DO NOT put little riders on big horses
and tuck their feet into stirrup leathers because their legs are not long
enough to reach adultsize stirrups anyway.)

HOME/E SCHOOL students can also enjoy mid- week lessons.

CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY ACTIVITIES (not parties)

From 45 TO 75 MINUTES
GIFT VOUCHERS for BIRTHDAYS, CHRISTMAS or SPECIAL OCCASION

Find us: by appointment only, approx:-2 minutes from

HISTORIC RICHMOND, in the beautiful COAL RIVER
VALLEY WINE REGION at 100 Richmond Valley Road,
RICHMONDTASMANIA 7025
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CRICKLEWOOD
Animal Therapy
WHO WE ARE

Cricklewood is situated in rural Sandford, southern Tasmania. The 10-acre farm is developed to hold
a number of horses, livestock and small animals within a comfortable space and with easy access.
The philosophy of Cricklewood is to provide an environment that allows the development of
relationships between animals, nature and humans. Animal therapy, although an emerging therapy
for many mental health needs, has actually been an unacknowledged therapy for many years.
Humans and animals have coexisted since humans invited wild dogs into their lives. Throughout
history, stories of animal companionship, friendship and heroism have been told and retold. In our
current time, animals are finally being recognized for the invaluable part they play in assisting
humans to adjust to and heal in our busy world.

Animal therapy is effective in developing communication and personal relationship skills. Trauma
children feel safe and secure talking to animals and feel no expectations to relate in return. The soft
flutter of a guinea pigs’ foot on a human’s hand, reminds us of the fragility and diversity of life, and
the amazing opportunities that we have to share this with our animals. The velvety feel of a rabbit’s
coat has a soothing effect when stroked repetitively, allowing the mind to still, and relaxation to
develop. Cricklewood has a variety of chickens which are specifically bred at the property for their
gentle temperament and adaptability. Chickens have a wonderful and historic connection with
humans and personalities that draw compassion and humour. Along with the traditional poultry,
Cricklewood hosts ducks, turkeys, quail, budgerigars and canaries. It is fascinating to compare the
difference between a quail and turkey egg and feel the pearliness of a duck egg. Constant breeding
ensures there is an availability of chicks for cuddling. Equine therapy is a facet of our program that
promotes mindfulness and calmness, as horses only have the capacity to dwell in the moment, and so
react instantly to mood and emotions. There is also a self-announced celebrity goat, mini goats, and
sheep who encourage affection and trust.

Cricklewood has a small hold vegetable garden and hot house which is used to grow some of the
feed for the animals. Minimizing waste and facilitating recycling is considered daily in our care of
our animals and lifestyle. Part of sharing time with our animals can involve picking fresh vegetables
and herbs that are growing in our plot. Walking through a lively and vigorous garden and having the
opportunity to feel the soil and harvest produce is an important component of animal therapy. Visits
to facilities outside of the property include bringing fresh produce for the animals to nibble upon.
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ABOUT ANIMAL THERAPY

“Chickens at nursing homes can reduce resident-to-resident altercations,
reduce antipsychotic drug use and increase the number of visits residents
receive from friends”

Animal assisted therapy is an applied science using animals to solve a human problem. It is an
interdisciplinary approach using animals as an adjunct to other therapies. The major difference
between animals as therapy and entertainment is the animal-human bond, a special relationship
that develops when a person experiences a connection between two species. The following is a
number of positive results that can be achieved utilising animal therapy, within a care facility,
school, or visiting animals within their own setting.

• Physical – interaction with a furry friend reduces blood pressure, provides tactile
stimulation, assists with pain management, gives motivation to move, and stimulates the
senses.

• Social – a visit with an animal provides a positive mutual topic for discussion, promotes
greater self-esteem and wellbeing, and focused interaction with others.

• Cognitive –animal companionship often stimulates memory, problem solving and game
playing.

• Emotional – an adorable animal visitor improves self-esteem, has a calming effect and lifts
mood, often provoking laughter

• Environmental – an animal in a facility decreases the feeling of a sterile environment, lifts
mood and this often continues after the visit.

• Elderly pet owners who must enter aged care facilities report feelings of loss when they
have to leave their pets behind.

• Pets provide one of the few interventions capable of permanently lifting the atmosphere of
a care facility and give residents an event to look forward, which is helpful for memory recall
or time lining.
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“A number of recent peer-reviewed studies have found that animal-assisted

therapy provides marked benefits to elderly patients with dementia or other
psychiatric illnesses. Most of these reports have concentrated on brief
interaction with animals rather than the benefit of an animal-based
responsibility.”

HOW WE OPERATE

Cricklewood can offer animal therapy for small groups at Sandford or can travel to a facility bringing
a selection of special therapy animals. We are fully insured and have expertise in animal husbandry
and care. Previous employment has been in veterinary and research animal facilities, animal
transport, animal training and coaching. The welfare of our animals is paramount and strict control
is maintained over the animals mental and physical health. Hygiene standards are rigorous, with
regular veterinary advice to ensure our protocols protect our animal friends as well as clients.
Animals that are to travel will be washed and treated every visit along with their travel boxes. Nails
will be trimmed and coats brushed, but they are animals, so some shedding will occur.
Visiting facilities will be limited in duration so as not to overly tire or stress the animals.
All incidental waste will be hygienically disposed of and covid protocols maintained.
We hold a first aid certificate and working with vulnerable people clearance.
In addition, I hold a mental health first aid certificate, level II equine coaching certificate, animal
therapy diploma. I have had extensive experience in disability and aged care as a support worker
including level IV disability work and train the trainer. I have recently completed a course in
dementia care and also dementia prevention.
My partner holds a certificate IV in veterinary nursing, specializing in critical care and specialist
surgery including large animals.
I am currently undertaking a course in cognitive behavioural therapy and will continue to further
my knowledge in a variety of fields.

“Pet therapy helps reduce tension, fatigue and confusion in residents and it can also increase their
enthusiasm, brightness and overall interest in life.”

HOW DOES PRICING WORK

Visiting on site is priced by the hour depending on group sizing.
Visiting a facility is priced as a package
Please enquire for a personalized package

HOW TO CONTACT US

Email - Abigail.hawkins18@icloud.com
Phone – 0438 454 248
Visit us on Facebook at Cricklewood Animal Therapy

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New in 2021! At Felicity Ryan Ballet we understand every child with autism is
different, and there isno one ballet class that will meet the needs of every child.
So beginning Feb 6th we will be launching our Dance Expression classes, for
children with autism.Class work is tailored to a beginner level with the aim of
building confidence considering each child's strength. Private lessons are also
offered to increase confidence to later move to a group class.
Each session will be highly structured in format and activities designed to be as
inclusive as possible.Because the groups will be small (each class will be limited to 6)
the children will have more time andspace to learn the steps. Our goal is to engage
and support every child, focus on their strengths, and build upon that.

In term 1, class times will be as follows:

Saturdays from 1:00 to 1:45

(Ages 6-8)

For more information and bookings please email us at felicityryanballet@gmail.com

and we will sendyou a starter pack.
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MUSIC LESSONS


MARGATE DRUM TEACHER

Modern drum tuition, all styles, purpose

built studio using two pro kits.

15+ years experience teaching all levels

from beginner through to professional.

Teaching through the holidays.

michaelalex@live.com.au

0415 960 283.

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Workshop in improvisation, jazz and blues,

for all instruments

Ages: 12 to 17
Parents and siblings welcome to come along
Date to be confirmed (pending interest and numbers)

Price: $30 per student. Duration 2 and a half hours

Also - private tuition available for all ages

(parents and siblings welcome)
Price negotiable. Bartering ideas considered

Koun Vincent has 30 years teaching experience

He is a professional jazz pianist, arranger/composer
Koun loves teaching kids and beginners

Koun Vincent phone or text: 0431 162 126

email : koun@mailfence.com
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SINGING

1. I'm starting a homeschool girls choir/vocal ensemble/singing thing. It's for 10+ girls
(9 years old possible if we chat) and will be a place of joyful and unscary singing and
harmony learning and doing. We are singing on fortnightly Mondays in Cygnet at
12.30 for an hour, and are starting with two weeks in a row just to get a chance to
build some familiarity and for kids to decide if it's something they like and want to
continue with. If you want to read me banging on about why we can all sing and how
we are all affected by cultural singing baggage, this page has those
words http://www.rosewilsonsinging.com/unscary-singing/

2. I still have a couple of spots left for singing lessons with me in Gardners Bay or
online.

I will be teaching singing from my home in Gardners Bay, and will have day time
lessons available on Monday, and afterschool on Tuesday. I also teach singing online,
and have a very functional setup, so that's also an option if you are further afield.

Lessons are 30 mins and cost $35 and happen at the same time slot each week.
I have times between 11am and 3pm on Mondays, and Tuesdays between 3.45 and
6.15 during school terms.

You can reach me at rosewilsonsinging@gmail.com to chat about or join in :)

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Katie Dean Piano Studio

Simply Music is a revolutionary Australian
developed piano and keyboard method that
offers a breakthrough in music education. This
unique approach has students of all ages, playing
great sounding contemporary, classical, blues and
accompaniment pieces – immediately from their
very first lessons.

I love to teach Simply Music in a way that inspires and creates a culture of joy
for music for everyone in their life. I experience joy in learning and teaching
music for both myself and those I guide in their music journey.

I have small groups that I teach at my studio in Lenah Valley and I also teach
small groups and individuals on Zoom. This method has been very
successful. I have many students from out of town who love learning in the
comfort of their home. Those that are on zoom have still kept up the pace
and learnt everything in as
much detail as if they were in the studio.

Small group class in studio or on Zoom
cost $33 for a 40 minute session.
Individual lessons in class or on Zoom cost $40 for a
30 minute session.

Contact details

Katie Dean
152 Pottery Road
Lenah Valley 7008

0419144663
katiedeanpianostudio@gmail.com

www.katiedeanpianostudio.com

Facebook and Instagram Katie Dean Piano Studio

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Are you a home
educator?

You could be
eligible to join
Saver Plus, a free
community
program where
participants can
get up to $500 for
their child’s at
home education
costs.

To enquire, complete our online form at

https://www.bsl.org.au/.../saver-plus-enquiry-form/...

Eligibility criteria includes:

Have Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card

Have a Centrelink payment - Family Tax Benefit A & B included

Be studying yourself or have a child that is studying – home-schooling is

eligible

Have some money from work – includes informal, child support

payments, partner’s work (no minimum requirement)
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Contents
Understanding The Standards 211

HEA and HEN 212

Understanding the Tasmanian Home Education System 212

My Education Resources 213

Program Alert from OER 214

Educating Parent Resource Directory 215

Books on homeschooling 219

Natural Life – Free ebooks 220

For The Love of Homeschoolng 221

Free Homeschool Curriculum 222

Libraries Tasmania 223

Teachers Pay Teachers 224

Skwirk and Twinkl 225

Tutoring – Sophie Sliskovic 226

Tutoring – Marg Anderson 227

Tutoring – Ralph D’Andrea 228

Fernside Education 229

Tutoring – Open Gateways Education 231

Mathlish 232

More Fun Education 233

Grow Together School 234

The Collective Minds 235

The Flips 236

Letters From Afar 237

CSIRO Double Helix magazine 238

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All resources are listed on a Buyer Beware basis and not

with any personal recommendation by the editor (except

the Flips, Letters From Abroad and Double Helix, all of

which we love J).

Also be aware that home educators in Tasmania are

required to deliver their own program and compose their

own HESPs.

Tutoring services and online curriculum providers are

valuable resources but you cannot pay someone to

educate your children for you. Parents are required to plan

and maintain an oversight of the program and be able to

evaluate their child’s progress.

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Understanding The Standards

https://oer.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/VD3017-Office-of-the-Education-
Registrar_Understanding-the-Standards-REPORT_A4_MARCH-2022_MEDIUM.pdf

This is the go to resource for anyone wanting to home educate, or

already home educating, in Tasmania.

“This resource has been created to demystify the meaning of each

Registration Standard and to help home educators understand the
kinds of information that could be provided within a Home
Education Summary and Program (HESP). For some of you, this
resource may simply be a confirmation of what you already know,
and for others who are relatively new to home education, assist
with the writing of your next HESP and to support you in bringing
this information together.

This has been a collaborative effort from some of our

Registration Officers. Each have made a generous contribution
from their expertise in home education, much of which has been
gathered from visiting our home educating families.

I really hope that you find this a valuable resource to your HESP
writing.

Warm regards

Katharine O'Donnell

Registrar, Education” https://oer.schoolzineplus.com/enews?nid=34

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HEA and HEN

The Home Education Association HEA and Home Education
Network HEN are Australia’s two home education support
associations. Both offer membership that includes many benefits,
including discounts on educational resources, access to free
webinars, resources etc., a magazine, articles, support and
advocacy, and insurance for organised home education activities.
Check them out here:
https://www.hea.edu.au/member-benefits

https://home-ed.vic.edu.au

Understanding The Tasmanian Home Education System

From Lynda Carlos, HEA

Is anyone in this group writing a HESP for the first time? Or do you know
someone who is thinking of registering for home education? Here is the
question and answer booklet I put together to help people navigate various
aspects of home education from registration, to connecting with the home
education community, to record keeping, to exploring post home education
study pathways and more: Feel free to share it widely:

https://www.hea.edu.au/_files/ugd/b65d8d_5a393e570c1e4d1c
9c087c37aac0d9ef.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1uLLiHpDrMwKBCrDN5M-
wm7pldZDPgnaQouXV8VGm3CF6yyxJ8eYkKcwA
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Happy to speak to any parent with questions or if you require
further information – please contact me.
biancallshannon@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/myeducationresources

Catalogues available – subject areas covered (see below)

Pre School High School – Years 7 to 10
• Phonics • Math
• Handwriting • English (grammar, spelling,
reading comprehension)
Primary School (Prep – Yr.6) • Science
• Math • History
• English (phonics, grammar, • Geography
spelling, reading • Civics & Citizenship
comprehension, • Business Studies
handwriting) • Wellbeing
• Science
• History High School – Years 11 & 12
• Geography • Maths
• Civics & Citizenship • Physics
• Wellbeing • Chemistry
• Biology
• Legal Studies
• Psychology
• Wellbeing
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From the OER’s FB page

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Take a look through the hundreds of EDUCATIONAL PROVIDERS AND
BUSINESSES by SUBJECT listed in our group's Resource Directory:
http://theeducatingparent.com/TheEducatingParentResourceD...

AUSSIE HOMESCHOOL 'PACKAGED' CURRICULUM PROVIDERS

Simply Homeschool
Education Perfect
Homeschool in a Box
EUKA
My Homeschool
Steiner Education Australia
ACE
Light Educational Ministries
HomeLearn
Five Senses Education
Little Minds Blooming
Inventorium
Modern Waldorf Online
Homeschool Supplies Australia

POPULAR OVERSEAS 'PACKAGED' CURRICULUM PROVIDERS

Wonderfilled Education
Oak Meadow Waldorf/Steiner
Ambleside Charlotte Mason
The Good and the Beautiful
Blossom and Root
Eco Conscious Curriculum
Christopherus Curriculum
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool
Sonlight
Homeschool Supplies Australia
State-of-the-Heart Virtual Teaching Resource
ABEKA
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And here's a list of AUSSIE COMPANIES THAT CREATE AND PUBLISH

STUDENT WORKBOOKS AND TEXT BOOKS AND TEACHER GUIDES to suit
the Australia Curriculum or various state's syllabus. Homeschoolers can buy
direct from these companies and many offer specials from time to time.
RIC publications
Blake Education
Pascal Press
ReadyEd Publications
Cambridge University Press
Campions
Wiley
Scholastic Australia
Macmillan Education Australia
Pearson Australia
This site says it stocks most of the Australian publishers:
https://www.teachersuperstore.com.au/about-us/

Websites

https://suitable-education.uk/category/home-ed/

www.Outschool.com

Www.au.edugain.com

Www.raisinglifelonglearners.com

Www.design-your-homeschool.com

Www.thehomeschool.mom.com

Www.steinereducation.edu.au

Www.charlottemasonmastery.com

Www.unschoolers.org

www.fearlesshomeschool.com
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Www.bewildandfree.org

Www.scholastic.com

Www.education.vic.gov.au/languagesonline

https://thebestschools.org/magazine/homeschool-style-right/

www.Thebeautyofplay.com

https://starkravingdadblog.com

Royal Institute of Great Britain online science

Study Ladder

Reading Eggs

ReadTheory

Blake Education

IXL – maths and English

Excel English

Literacy Planet

Ambleside Online

Ken Robinson TED Talks

STEM Resources

Www.wootube.mathspace.co

https://pbskids.org/oddsquad/

Www.wingaru.com.au

Operation Ouch
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Study ladder

Maths Online

Maths U See

Prime Maths

Understanding Maths

Mathletics

Prodigy Maths

Wildmaths website

Kiwi co

SAFETY

Www.safehome.org
Bravehearts
Www.safety4kids.com.au
Daniel Morcombe Foundation
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Books on Home Education

Educating Children at Home – Dr Alan Thomas

How Children Learn – John Holt

Free To Learn – Peter Grey

Dumbing Us Down – John Taylor Gatto

A New Kind of Teacher – John Taylor Gatto

The Call of the Wild and Free – Ainsley Arment

Free Range Learning – Laura Weldon

Unschooled – Kerry McDonald

The Power of Play - Dr Rachel E. White

Home Education – Charlotte Mason

Mother Culture – for a happy homeschool – Karen Andreola

Real Learning, Education in the Heart of the Home – Elizabeth Foss

The Introverted Mom - Jamie C Martin

Better Together - Pam Barnhill

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Download these free ebooks from
https://www.life.ca/naturallife/0308/editorial_by_wendy_priesnitz.htm
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This was recommended in the Home Education

Southern Tasmania FB Group

https://www.fortheloveofhomeschooling.com/featured-
freebie
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Freedom Homeschooling Free Homeschool
Curriculum | Freedom Homeschooling

Sarah May at Freedom Homeschooling has put together a

website called Free Homeschool Curriculum where you will find
loads of free resources. These are organized under the
headings of Math, Language Arts, Bible, Science, History &
Social Studies, Life Skills, Technology, Foreign Languages,
Misc. Electives, Health & P.E., Art & Music, and All-in-One
Programs.
Each entry is linked to the resource’s website, and there are
brief descriptions. In addition, Sarah May has labeled them with
grade levels for which they are appropriate, and she has added
a “C” to identify Christian resources.
The website includes many of the free options I review on my
website plus many more. It includes well-known free programs,
such as Easy Peasy, plus many others, such as the Scott
Foresman grammar and writing curriculum for grades one through
six, courses from Saylor Academy that can be used for both high
school and college credit, and the Free Homeschool French
course.
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LIBRARIES TASMANIA

Language learning (libraries.tas.gov.au)

Our state libraries have two programs – Mango Languages and
Transparent Languages – free online learning of over 170
languages between the two programs.

Did you know... Libraries Tasmania have

children's picture and board books in
bilingual editions?
Introduce your children to a new language
or help them learn their mother tongue.
From French to Hindi and Urdu, we have
many languages from around the globe.
Borrow by visiting our website today: http://ow.ly/p2mh50HIU1p
#LibrariesTasmania

Did you know... you can access free movie and TV streaming services with
your Libraries Tasmania membership?
Access Beamafilm for free and watch movies, documentaries and TV from
Australia and around the world.
https://libraries.tas.gov.au/infor.../Pages/music-films.aspx

Overdrive and Libby with your Libraries Tasmania membership.

https://librariestasmania.overdrive.com/collection/1280678
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TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS

Unlocking the Power
of the World's Educators

Teachers Pay Teachers is the go-to platform created by teachers, for

teachers to access the community, content, and tools they need to teach at
their best. Founded in 2006, TpT provides a marketplace for teachers to
exchange instructional materials and access easy-to-use digital tools. Today,
TpT empowers teachers with the world's largest catalog of over 5 million
pieces of educator-created content. Our community of more than 7 million
educators — including 85% of PreK-12 U.S. teachers — use TpT to save
time, support students, and learn from each other.

There is an Australian curriculum section

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/About-Us
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Access a wealth of content and enjoy

flexibility in your Home Education program
with Skwirk.
Skwirk helps busy home educators cover the Australian curriculum whilst
fostering independent learning and recording student progress. Skwirk is easy
to navigate through subject, topic and chapter and can be used as an integrated
program for six key subject areas or as a springboard for further discussion and
revision. https://www.skwirk.com.au/home-educators

Twinkl - We Save You More Time.

The trusted home of teacher-
created planning and assessment materials and teaching
resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum! Perfect for
inside and outside the classroom.
https://www.twinkl.com.au
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Tutoring

My name is Sophie Sliskovic - I offer tutoring services for

primary school student and humanities and English subjects

in high school. I’m a psychology student at uni and I left

year 12 five years ago with excellent results. I’ve been

volunteering with schools and community groups tutoring

and mentoring students from a whole range of backgrounds

for many years. I’m kind, calm and caring and I absolutely

want the best for your child. I have a WWVP card, first aid

and cpr.

Sophie Sliskovic Babysitting, tutoring and housesitting

Located in Hobart and can travel to surrounding areas of

Hobart/Southern Tasmania sophieslis25@gmail.com

0407853692

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STUDENTS
- Grades 6-12
- Music (All ages)

SUBJECTS
- History
- English/Literature
!"#$%!&""' - Debating/Public Speaking

(")*+"&%,%(-.#& - Civics
- Economics

0400 804 088 - Film Criticism

- Music (Piano/Guitar/Musicianship)
opengatewaysed@protonmail.com

opengatewaysed.com.au
DELIVERY
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GROW TOGETHER SCHOOL

https://www.growtogetherschool.com.au/teachers/?fbclid=IwAR1dgqni1QTZbsq22BJlboJMBCfgJ0F
C9ui_0YPf2haYAz2YgyeKSNT_K_Y
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The Collective Minds

Hi!

We are two Aussie women who have created education bundles for
prep - grade 6 Australia wide!
We’re hoping that you can see just how much love, attention to detail
and pure grit that we have put into this…and can see it’s worth. All
content is aligned to the Australian Curriculum, in an easy to follow week
by week layout with resources underneath. It’s a membership space
with monthly or yearly options - cancel anytime!

We also have FREE resources available too!

You can check out our website or jump onto our Instagram!
http://www.thecollectiveminds.co
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZQ6CZLv-MK/...
Ashley & Jaylene
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Every home educator needs at least one or two of these - they turn a bushwalk
into an exciting treasure hunt. They’re laminated, foldouts, very portable. They’re
available in most bookshops and National Park offices.

Also from https://geographica.net.au https://www.landcaretas.org.au/store

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https://lettersafar.com

This is a fabulous idea. For around $10 AUS a month ($6 US) you

get a beautiful letter and map in an old fashioned envelope. I

bought a subscription for my daughter and she loves it. The

excitement of getting a real letter in the post is rare these days,

and it’s a real joy when it arrives.

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CSIRO's science
magazine for kids

Double Helix
Looking for science, technology,
engineering and maths news?
We've got you covered! Inside
every issue you'll find articles,
activities, puzzles, comics and
prizes galore.

https://doublehelixshop.csiro.au
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CONTENTS

Huon Candle Co 242

Nail and String Art Kits 243

Kellraine Holiday Units 245

Manuscript Assessment 246

The Natural Path 247

Gatherer Forager, Natural skincare 249

Meg Fraser, Independent Thermomix Consultant 250

T & D Curries 251

Richard’s Affordable Eco Rustic Furniture 252

Little Penguin Computers 253

Hips and Haws Herbal Treatments 255

Irais Garcia, Décor Consultant 256

Home Ed Authors and Artists

The Murray Girls Series Annette Coles 258

Not Like In The Movies, Kanako Okiron 260

Planet Alterra, Madeline Lowe and Layla Ottaway 262

Esther Ottaway, Poet 264

Demelza 266 241

Melissa Keath, Author, Artist 270

Ahren Lohrbaecher, Author 272

Dancing To Your Own Tune 273

Fiona Lohrbaecher, Author 274

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NAIL AND STRING ART KITS

Here is a wonderful opportunity to buy an educational gift made by a home
educated student.
"These kits are great for school holiday and learning time activity. A home
educated boy made these for sale. $10 per kit. Contact Nina for orders
0400888856”
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KELLRAINE HOLIDAY UNITS SPECIAL HOME EDUCATORS OFFER

Hi, my name is Zachary Morris. We are homeschooling our 5 children and
managing Kellraine holiday units at St Helens. I thought it would be nice to
offer special deals for homeschooling families over the quieter months.
We are happy to do great discounts and give families who usually can’t
afford a holiday to have that opportunity.

Up until 8 of July, and then again after the school holidays for a couple of
months, we would like to offer our units at $100 per night plus a once off
$20 per bed used. We can provide a canoe, and life jackets and wetsuits
for children for a small fee, just to cover costs also. Some of the 1
bedroom, some 2 bedroom, and some three bedroom, we will just try and
match the room to the family.

People are free to contact me directly on this email address
kellraineunits@gmail.com Or phoning 0457002004.
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Would you like feedback on your writing?

Marion Thomas is a freelance manuscript assessor, helping authors
to polish their writing skills by offering tips, answering questions
and highlighting strengths.

This feedback can be useful for:

• Teens and adults

• Published and unpublished writers
• Writers of short stories, articles, essays, literary fiction and non-fiction
books
• Those wanting a strong writing sample in their portfolio
• Anyone wanting to enter a literary competition, or send their work to
a publisher or literary agent
• Writers who want to expand their skills
Prices start at $25 for a brief assessment of a short story under 2,000 words.
Prices increase with the length of the manuscript and whether the author wants
a brief or comprehensive assessment.
To ask any questions or request a quote, email: marionlucythomas@gmail.com.
Marion Thomas is an award-winning short fiction writer with first-class
honours in creative writing. She worked as a freelance writer for over a
decade, and has had work published by literary journals, the Department of
Education and magazines such as Wellbeing and Nurture. She is also the
author of a picture book. She now works as a manuscript assessor and
editor.
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Are you embracing the natural path…

Nearly two decades ago now… we started having our babies… and with the
introductions ofbabies in my life, health suddenly became a much more important topic
to me.

During my first pregnancy I developed gestational diabetes, which pushed me into the
field of research and learning as much as I could about diabetes and gestational diabetes
to help protect my unborn baby.

Then when she was born and child health became really important to me.

I did all the things you were meant to do.

I followed all the advice even when it went against my mother instincts because I was
“just amother” and they were the doctors, professionals, they clearly should know better
than me.

So I ignored my mother’s instinct about vaccinations, and went along with what
my doctor recommended because I wanted to be a “good mother”. I wanted to give
my child the best.

Then came the day of her 12month

vaccination.That day will be etched

into my memory forever.

It was the day where I became that mother.

The one rushing her limp child into the hospital asking them to save my baby.

She had her vaccinations that morning and by evening she was feverish, limp and
unresponsive.
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It was the day that I was told to prepare incase she didn’t make it through this and if she
did…prepare for brain damage.

It’s a day that changed my life forever.

……And little did I know, that day was the birthing of the Natural Path Membership.

It was birthed out of my desire to learn all I could to help keep my children healthy and well.
How touse food, herbs, and lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and support my families
health as naturally as possible.

… and it worked.

My next 6 children have happily avoided many medications and illnesses that are normally
common for children. They have rarely had the need to see a doctor with the expect of
suspectedbreaks (that you skateboards, scooters, and bikes).

Now I want to pass the knowledge that I’ve been cultivating for the last 18 years with
you.

The knowledge of the logics of the body, knowing that everything is for a reason, the body doesn’t
just do things for the sake of it, it does it for a reason. It’s in understanding that reason, that we can
then support both the symptoms and the root cause, creating the best results, whether you’re needed
to use medication or not.

I’m inviting you to join me on

this journey…So much love

Christina Mathewson

Naturopath, Herbalist, Gut Health Practitioner, Life Coach and Mentor.

http://christinamathewson.com/naturalpath/?mc_cid=f7b17eb027&mc_ei

d=355488db7f
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GATHERER FORAGER
Http://www.gathererforager.com

Natural beeswax skincare, honey and farm produce

Honey Healing Balm

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Gluten free, dairy free, nut free, egg free, sugar free ..... got a special dietary
requirement?
Maybe you're just plain sick of the drudgery of cooking.
See how a Thermomix could make your life easier! Check out Thermo
Nuclear Kitchen on facebook or email meggfraser@gmail.com or call
0400822299.
Meg Fraser
Independent Thermomix Consultant
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T & D Curries also known as Tom and Dad

Curries, started in 2015 when Tom was 9. He
wanted to go to the market with hissisters to
sell something and make money. We were
home schooling and the kids loved to go to the
market and run their own stall. We home
schooled for 10 years.

Tom loves curries and Dad was good at making curry paste. Together
they made a plan to make curry paste and go to the markets. It wasn’t
as easy as that as they had toget a kitchen inspection and council
notifications. They work great as a team and theytravel off to different
markets to sell their paste.

In 2017 they won Gold medal for the Balti Paste,

and Silver for theGreen Masala Paste. In 2018 they
sent the curry pastes off to
Melbourne for the Australia fine food awards and won Gold, Silver
and a Bronze fortheir paste. They now make a range of dry curry
powders too.

They have a Facebook page T & D Curries. Tom is now 14 and Tom
and Dad have being running this business for 5 years. They are
regularly at the Farm Gate Market,Bream Creek Market and New
Norfolk Market.

They also have their own online shop and will deliver for free in the Hobart area.

https://tanddcurries.square.site/

T & D Curries
Tom and his Dad, Gareth Dean
Lenah Valley Tasmania 7008
tdcurries@gmail.com
ABN 31 630 375 973
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Richard’s Affordable Eco Rustic Furniture

Ph: 6254 6191

Hand crafted recycled wooden furniture

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LITTLE PENGUIN COMPUTERS

My services include:

General computer Please contact Danny

troubleshooting. directly on0425 775 130.
Desktops/Laptops and mobile Or contact Danny through the
devicesWindows, Mac, and website and for more
information
Linux.
https://littlepenguincomputers.com.au/
Android and IOSNetworking,
Danny will do a special
Modem/Router setups, Mobile price
broadband.Email set-ups and for tutoring your child/
troubleshooting.
children.
Upgrades and new PC
installs. Website/cloud
administration.
Virus/Malware removal.
One on One
tutoring Point
of Sale
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Hips and Haws is where I

provide herbal treatment
services as a fully trained
WesternHerbal Medicine
Provider. I have a consultation
space in my home where I can
discuss your needs in depth
and tailor a treatment plan to
meet your needs.

I blend a wide range of herbal

teas and enjoycreating a tea
specific to your needs.

I also create a range of vegan wellbeing products, including a salve made

with almond oil infused with calendula, plantain and elderflower which is
wonderful for most skin conditions from bumps and bruises to
relief from eczema. I have a moisturiser that is handmade from rose water,
calendula infused almond oil and vitamin E.

My other wellbeing products include bath salts, sugar scrub, a soothing

headache balm and lip balm.

Carla Baglieri
BA/BTeach, AdDip(WHM)Herbalist
0400405315
www.hipsandhaws.com.au
Carla@hipsandhaws.co
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Irais Garcia Organising &

Decor Consultant
0409 048 824
irais@bferanis.com.au
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/RainingGiftsDesign
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Home Ed Authors

and Artists
Yes, our community is brimming over

with creativity and talent.

I want to see this section grow and grow,

so if you have a web page, Instagram

account,

Etsy page, etc. let me know.

Let’s show the world, and each other,

what we can do.

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The Murray Girls Series
By Annette Coles

1. Adventure at Wattle Falls

The Murray Girls Series is
a series of Christian books
aimed at children 8-12
years old. They were
written with girls as the
main audience but boys
will enjoy them too.
Adventure at Wattle Falls
is 83 pages long with
pencil illustrations.
$15
2. Fun in Lockdown
Fun in Lockdown is 109
pages long with pencil
illustrations.
Adventure at Wattle
Falls is $15.
Fun in Lockdown is
$16.
Or
2 books for $28
$16
If interested, contact Annette Coles by
email: annette.c.coles@gmail.com
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Adventure at Wattle Falls

Written and Illustrated by Annette Coles

Betty, Georgia, Elena and Annie are off camping at Wattle

Falls with Ellie, Maisie, Jaffa and Milly. While they are there

they meet two pesky twin boys who are always trying to

cause trouble. Then Georgia and Annie go missing. Will their

faith in God be strong enough to take them through it all?

Fun In Lockdown
Written and illustrated by Annette Coles

When Betty, Georgia and Elena’s mainland holiday is

cancelled, how do they react? What happens when the twins

get kicked out of their home? How do Betty, Georgia and

Elena cope with lockdown? Will Betty still be able to

graduate in December? Above all, how does their faith in

Christ affect their view on things?

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NOT LIKE IN THE MOVIES – KANAKO OKIRON

I am a 15 year old homeschooler and self-published author.

My debut novel is titled Not Like in the Movies and it is contemporary/YA fiction
"You may be thinking my life is so splendid and glamorous like a movie. Maybe it's 261
everything you've ever dreamt of. It might be the life you want to live when you're older.
What can I say? I'm sorry to burst your bubble of aspirations, but that is unfortunately not
the case.
My name's Zelda Mulette and I am seventeen years old. From my past experiences which
are about to be revealed, my life is not like in the movies."
-Zelda Mulette
Not Like in the Movies? A quote that is open to interpretation!
From the hit tell-all documentary starring seventeen-year-old Zelda Mulette, daughter of
award-winning Hollywood leading lady Valeria Mulette!
Now produced as a written edition, you can easily read and learn never-before-seen
content, unedited deleted scenes, and enticing stories that will have you itching to hear
more!
In association with CNN (Celebrity News Network) and the Mulette family, you will be able
to read Zelda's entertaining dialogue as she candidly navigates through her adolescence
growing up in the public eye.

Praise for Not Like in the Movies:

"This is more than just a documentary. It is my Zelda's open letter to the universe: her
desire to let go, her ultimate meaning of fame and fortune, and what she truly believes in. I
am forever inspired and grateful for her perseverance and honesty." -Valeria Mulette

https://www.booktopia.com.au/not-like-in-the-movies-kanako-
okiron/book/9781649699459.html

Not Like in the Movies is available to purchase on Amazon, Booktopia, Kobo, Book
Depository, etc.

“This Novel is AMAZING!!! It’s funny,

bizarre and relatable. I couldn’t put it
down the moment I purchased it.”
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$20 from www.planetalterra.carrd.co

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Esther Ottaway
Poet

$25

To buy books go to

https://esther-ottaway-
poet.jimdosite.com

https://redroompoetry.org/poets/esther-
ottoway/
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$10

from

https://esther-ottaway-
poet.jimdosite.com
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DEMELZA

Death will strike but five times before the

final curtain …

Lyn, Catherine, Sparrow, ‘Big Bill Norton’

and the other locals of Featherston have at
least two things in common: first, their
locality, and second, their connection with
death, the ‘inevitable event’ in everyone’s
life. Some of them will make it to the end of
the book and others – through natural
causes, vengeance or a series of
unexplained incidences – will not.

Are these ordinary people living ordinary lives, or is there more to it than
meets the eye?

Demelza’s diverse use of the written word explores the plight of a town
impacted by rogue leadership and deception. In this cleverly crafted fiction
which draws inspiration from both the Tales of Robin Hood and the poem Who
Killed Cock Robin?, Demelza delivers tasty morsels of suspense and intrigue
by picking up the small threads of select individuals’ lives before blending
them together under the shadow of a far more sinister story.

For lovers of life, death … and a little revenge.

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Demelza is the pen name of a much loved former Hobartian home educator.

Demelza is a New Zealand born writer who escaped to Tasmania late last
century where she worked in a nursing home before running off with the
gardener. After 25 years of travel (read: living in rental properties), they finally
put down roots and now reside in a converted petrol station directly above a
convict-built tunnel. Despite her lack of formal education, Demelza has
managed to raise and school her own children, with several of them even
successfully leaving home!

Demelza began her writing career beneath her homeland mountain of

Taranaki unaware at the time that her secret messages, forbidden poems and
dyslexic ramblings would lead to anything other than the compost bin.
She now resides on the secluded island of Tasmania just south of Mainland
Australia. It is here where she climbs tall mountains and swims cold rivers to
reach the heart of nature and be ever inspired by people and places to
continue to express herself through the written word.
Her first novel ‘All the Birds of the Air’ was successfully published in 2017
followed by ‘Not Quite’ in 2018 a collection of poetry exploring her travels
through birth, education, family and food.
Demelza has a deep connection with Tasmania’s kunayi/Mt Wellington and
hopes her readers may also discover the joy of nature.
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Demelza

Elma is Gen Z, her Dad

is Gen X and Gran –
well Gran is just a plain
old pain in the butt. At
least that’s how Elma
sees it. Being
seventeen is not easy.
What will she do now
the school holidays are
over? Train as a nurse
or stay on at the café?
And, more importantly,
how will she cope when
aunt Livie, the only
person who really
listens to her, moves
away to the mainland?
One thing she knows
for sure – she will never
visit her Gran in the
nursing home. But when Dad offers driving lessons, Elma learns that life is not
so black and white. Join Elma as she journeys between the mountain and the
river to unravel the shadowy secrets of her grandmother’s mind.
https://www.amazon.com/Mounta.../dp/B08BV1D7JP/ref=sr_1_1...
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Not Quite Tasmanian is

a collection of poems
that takes us on an
accidental journey
through life. It is an
observation of people
and places - of food and
thoughts and inevitable
events such as birth,
death and education.

The poet never

professes to get it right
but discovers with
reflection, sadness and
a great deal of humour,
how to cope, or not, with
everyday tasks.

It began as random
scraps of paper,
pressed like scattered leaves into a shoe box ...

Once the box was open, the poems gathered themselves into the author's life
story ...

It's not quite the whole story but it's well worth reading out loud.
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Melissa Keath
Melissa is a former member of the Hobart Home Education Community,
now living in Melbourne. Renowned raw food gourmet, mother and
champion of spiritual living, Melissa is the author of the
Joy With Raw Food and Empathy Books series. All of her books are
available in ebook or physical book form from
https://ruhanipublishing.com
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Ahren
Lohrbaecher
Author

Arthur The Mighty is the hilarious

tale of the world’s unlikeliest super

hero, a small, cute, furry brown pig

called Arthur. Guaranteed to raise

grins, giggles, chuckles and the odd

chortle.

$15 available from Fiona

Lohrbaecher at

Fiona.lohrbaecher@gmail.com

17 year-old Ahren has always been

home educated. He wrote Arthur The

Mighty, the first of four Arthur

stories, when he was 13. He is

currently working on his first fantasy

novel.
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