A very successful day was held on Wednesday 30th April for STAR Tasmania.
The official opening of Daly Rd was launched by federal Employment Minister, Senator Eric Abetz, and Tasmanian Minister for Human Services, Jacquie Petrusma. The day was welcomed with shining sun, high attendance, happy clients and a very sharp looking venue. (more…)
Congratulations. Your organisation has been successful in your application for a Community Grant in 2014. We are awarding your organisation a Community Grant for your “STAR Mobile Learning Program”.
STAR have been successful in our application for the 2014 Commonwealth Bank Community Grant. With the funding from the Grant we are purchasing 12 iPads to be used throughout the organisation to assist our young people to access the “STAR Mobile Learning Program”.
STAR clients are eagerly waiting the official handover of the cheque.
On Friday, July 26, 2013 The Lions District of Tasmania supported by the Australian Lions Foundation and the Tasmanian Lions Foundation donated $20,000 to STAR Tasmania. The donation assists STAR to purchase up to 13 replacement beds for its Children and Adult Respite centre. Replacement costs for the old beds are more than $50,000, and STAR does not receive Government funding to assist in this area. STAR also raised further funds at a recent corporate quiz night attended by more than 100 members of the Tasmanian business community. (more…)
Minister for Human Services Cassey O’Connor has handed STAR Tasmania the keys to a new facility, which will open the door to a range of programs for Tasmanians with a disability, as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pilot rolls out in the State. STAR Tasmania CEO Ralph Doedens said the new site at Bellerive, which is owned by the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts, was originally sought as a base for Star’s Community Access and School Holiday Program’s. (more…)
This is an excerpt from Samuel Bosworth’s solo exhibition at the Moonah Arts Centre in 2013. Please see the link below for the full story.
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Plant the Seed at Claremont
In December 2012, Claremont resident – Damien Lewis, acquired some pumpkin seeds. As Damien is keen on looking after plants and watering lawns, he decided to plant his seeds in the Claremont vegie patch.
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Respite have been successful in our application for funds from the Community Support Levy to purchase a Fire engine for the playground area at the children’s unit. We were also successful with our application to the Telstra Kids Fund Grant for a Swing seat. Both items have now been installed and are quickly becoming a source of fun and photo opportunities! We are now currently working on ideas for a backyard patio and sensory garden for the Adults unit. Email us at info@mosaictas.org.au if would like to assist us with donations for the project.
As you may be aware National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS was launched in Tasmania July 1 2013. It is envisaged that NDIS will “support choice for people with disability, their families and carers and put people in control of the care and support they receive, based on need. Of course, there will also be safeguards in place to support people in exercising this choice and control and to help them make informed choices”. (more…)
