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Experiences with The Persistent Pain Service (PPS)?

Experiences with The Persistent Pain Service (PPS) in the Telstra Building?

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2025/01/01
14:56 UTC

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Support worker recommendations

Recommendations of good companies to work at as a support worker? Registered nurse looking to get out of the shit show that is nursing and back into support work Ta ☺️

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2025/01/01
11:04 UTC

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Intro to D&D for absolute beginners - Free! Downtown Hobart

Dungeons & Dragons is called a “tabletop role playing game” which is actually people around a table having fun making up a heroic story. It’s like a board game, as you take turns and roll dice, but it’s unlimited and the story evolves in whatever direction the players push it. It can be silly, immersive, or gritty, and often really intriguing.. kind of like being IN the show Game of Thrones (the good early seasons) as a character, but there is no single author and nobody knows how it will go.

In past years a lot of people came to this event after reading about it on Reddit. We've done this in Brisbane and Melbourne, now sparking it up in Hobart.

A lot of people want to try D&D but are afraid they don’t know the rules already, or think they need to be good at acting. So I have run a basic “Introduction to D&D” event series annually for the last several years that draws a lot of people. That’s enough to learn the very basics. If you go to that event, you get the option to do a followup session with me in the same location. All the players start off knowing absolutely nothing about how to play, and by the end are ready to play beginner D&D with any friendly organiser group. So this is an ideal way to try out D&D without any commitment.

It's run with a Meetup group. The free kickoff event is Tuesday 7 January, 6PM, at Good Games in Hobart. Get details here: https://www.meetup.com/learn-dungeons-and-dragons/events/305342683/

If you already have played any D&D at all, the intro is too basic for you-- and when we do the followup session, we fill it up with only those who have NEVER had any fun rolling weird D&D dice before. But that Meetup group also runs heaps of events where people beyond the absolute beginner stage can form into new groups. For now the events center in Brisbane, but starting to get active in Melbourne and Hobart too, so consider joining it. The group is totally non-profit and never charges a fee for any event.

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2025/01/01
03:50 UTC

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Fine line tattoo artists?? Here for 3 days :))

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2025/01/01
03:26 UTC

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Good property lawyer recommendations?

Looking to buy but have some complications to deal with. Need a lawyer who knows their way around Council BS Cheers!

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2025/01/01
01:27 UTC

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Good locations to stay!

Hi here, I've always wanted to visit Tasmania for dark mofo and this year is looking like the year.

I'm looking at air bnbs and as I've yet to visit Tasmania I'm not sure what's a good central location / ease of access to transport etc are.

I have found one i like in Mount Stuart / north Hobart.

Would a hotel in the cbd be better maybe?

I'm probably going to hire a car so I can visit some of the country (is this evening a good idea in winter?)

I have no family or friends in Tasmania so any tips would be greatly appreciated :)

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2025/01/01
00:01 UTC

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Y are there no eggs anywhere?

Eastern shore - all gone by noon in 3 major stores! What's the deal? Why are the shelves so barren?

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2024/12/31
08:57 UTC

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Mechanic Apprentice

Hello, Is there a workshop near CBD that is looking for an apprentice? I am an adult(M30) with zero qualification in this field but I am willing to learn, responsible and has good work ethic.

5 Comments
2024/12/31
08:04 UTC

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Personal Trainer for couple

Hey Hobfam,

Just checking if anyone has experience with couple personal training? Bf and I would love to get fit with a great teacher out side of the gym.

Kindly,

Popinjay

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2024/12/31
06:52 UTC

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Half way through the Taste

Eating at the Taste every day is an after-Xmas indulgence for my family. Thoughts on this year’s offerings:

  • As usual, very variable value for money – Jianbing was great, wallaby taco was not. Sushi was delicious but expensive.
  • I like the stools, although they’re inclined to migrate from table to table. We usually find a table which one of us guards while the others head off to find food and drink, then swap. Outside, I love watching little kids bopping along to the music.
  • The table reserved for people with disabilities was poorly signed. Unless you sat right at that corner, you probably wouldn’t have seen it. (This was the one in the main hall – if there were others, I didn’t notice them.)
  • There don’t seem to be as many share platters as in previous years.

I do miss the days when there were more food and drink related events – cooking demos, talks etc.

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2024/12/31
04:48 UTC

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Dentist prices

What's the average price for a filling? I'm booked to go to island dental and they're charging nearly 300 a filling :(

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2024/12/31
03:50 UTC

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Taste of Summer

Hey guys.. know it's last minute and chances are slim to none.. but hoping I can score a ticket for taste of summer tonight. Happy to pay a little above face value, homies miscounted when buying tickets and don't want our mate to miss out 😅

Feel free to comment or DM me. Can PayPal or meet with cash

Also have a tixel going if that's easier https://tixel.com/u/callumd112

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2024/12/31
01:33 UTC

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Need help locating water meter

As the title says, I need help locating my water meter. Since I moved in (4+ years ago) I've only ever received estimate bills for water.

Taswater can't/won't help. I've done a search on the List and through Tas Networks. I was told there are companies who do locater services - does anyone know who they are?

At this stage I have to assume the meter has been buried under a garden bed, but don't want to dig up the entire garden trying to find it.

Any suggestions would be helpful - TIA!

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2024/12/31
00:16 UTC

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Taste of Summer Hobart

Looking for two tickets for the Taste of Summer Hobart for NYE if anyone is reselling!🙂 https://tixel.com/u/lisam401

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2024/12/30
08:17 UTC

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Looking for groups of people documenting the use of pesticides in Tassie / Hobart

Hello !

I'm not sure where to post it.

I'm looking for NGOs, / groups of people raising awareness or gathering data about the use of pesticides in Tasmania (or even whole Australia)

Since I moved here (4 months ago, from Europe) I found very little information about it though it is very difficult to find organic (labelled or just chemical-free) food (raw or processed) in town. I finally found farms and a grocery store selling organic products in Hobart.

When I talk to people working in farming / landscaping / and even wildlife conservation (!) I was told that "sometimes you have to use chemicals" (landscaping) / "this poison vanishes after it kills the 'weed'(meaning introduced species)" (conservation). The idea that local food = good food seems also to be widespread (i.e. trusting local farmers in providing the 'community' with good food even if it is not chemical-free)

I couldnt find any Australian scientific study about :

- soil pollution (and therefore destruction of fungi/arthropods/bacteria in the soil) due to use of chemicals;

- destruction of wildlife and especially arthropods / dipteras due to chemicals;

- freshwater pollution due to pesticides drained into the rivers;

- impact on human health (liver cancer, Parkinson disease, endocrine disruptors..)

Though there are many farms that produce chemical-free / organic veggies (at least in the region of Hobart, I dont know much about the rest of Tasmania), so I suppose there's interest for stopping using chemicals ?

Thank you in advance for your recommendations and sorry for this muddled post!

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2024/12/30
04:37 UTC

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Weird people harassed my mum at Taste

So me and my mum were eating on one of the benches and these two (one male, one female, probably mid-30s, and european based on their accent) went up to us and placed their drinks on our table, told us to scoot over even tho there is no space left.

The woman got irritated but since me and my mum aren't the confrontational type we just got up to move somewhere else. Then the dude tugged my mum's hair as she was getting up, causing her to spill her food. Fortunately I caught her cuz she had a fall accident a while back and her lower back isn't in great condition.

I tried to argue with the dude but my english-speaking is not that good and coupled with my emotions that time, I can't make coherent words.

The people around us probably didn't notice or they did not help us. We tried to report it but since we lost sight of the couple, we're not sure if the staff even did their job.

:( not going back again. Oh and overpriced stuff. The tacos we had were so dissappointing, and I observed some of the stallholders picking their nose, switching to their phone, coughing on hand, and then handling/assembling the food.

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2024/12/30
01:56 UTC

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Hobart Itinerary for January

Hello again!

Thank you for those who replied to my last post!

I've come up with a rough draft for my itinerary. I'll be traveling solo too. Please let me know if these are doable or if there could be any improvements made/suggestions. I'm still unsure of what other major things I could visit while I'm in the city. Are there any night activities that I should be aware of? My accommodation will be in the city. Cheers!

WED: Arrive in Hobart

  • Settle into accommodation

THURS:  Hikes to Kunyayi/Mt Wellington

  • Get metro card at a metro(?) agent 
  • Brunch
    • Insert location
  • Hikes to kunyayi
    • Public transport to this (ask hostel for info/info centre)
      • Reddit says I can hike this from the CBD?
    • This will take a whole day so prepare some snacks
  • Return to hostel to rest
  • Dinner
    • Insert location

FRI: Roadtrip(???)

  • Pick up car at Hobart airport 8am
    • still deciding on which roadtrip. Ideally want to visit a really nice mountain but not too far from the city as I only have a day

SAT: BATTERY POINT / Salamanca Market / cascade brewery tour

  • Return car at 8am
  • Salamanca Market (Battery Point)
    • 8am-3pm
  • Explore Battery point after the market
    • lots of cottages around, cafes, etc
  • Brewery tour late arvy
  • DINNER
    • Insert location

SUN: Rent a bike / Free Day / Depart Hobart in the evening

  • Rent a bike 
  • explore CBD(??) TBC
    • Insert location
  • Depart CBD in the evening to catch a flight home
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2024/12/29
12:56 UTC

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What are your fave dog walking spots around Hobart?

Hey all!

Looking to take my puppo somewhere new for varieties sake. He’s a medium-sized rescue with lots of energy (and a bit of sass), so we’re hoping to find places with nice trails, open spaces, or maybe even spots where other dog lovers hang out.

Are there any favorite parks, off-leash areas, or scenic walks you’d rec? Bonus points if it's a spot where it's easy to grab a coffee afterward!

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2024/12/29
06:48 UTC

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Saturday afternoon internet cafes?

Is there anywhere in the Hobart area where my son and I can access the internet on a Saturday afternoon? We would like to practice for his driving learners permit.

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2024/12/28
22:26 UTC

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Road to Gordon Dam?

Hi Hobart,

I plan to drive to Gordon Dam from Hobart tomorrow in my 2010 Corolla. Is the road steep, and does it require a 4WD? Is my car suitable for this road?

Thank you!

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2024/12/28
05:51 UTC

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Any where to drop used blister packs?

Hi got bunch of used blister packs and was wondering if there’s any place that I can drop to recycle them?

Not sure if Blooms the chemist Hobart still collects them?

Thanks!

9 Comments
2024/12/27
23:51 UTC

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Car rental for an interstate P plater?

Hi r/hobart!
I'm travelling from South Aus (SA) to TAS in Feb for 5 days with my SO and we're planning to rent a car to go around. The problem is I'm currently a P plater (P1 - red P plate - driver's license from SA, but I'm over 25) so would yall know any rentals that would allow P platers from interstate to rent a car? Thanks in advance!

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2024/12/27
12:56 UTC

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Has anyone on here ever completed the Certificates in Animal Care offered by the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary? If so, was it worth it?

So, I've just finished a Certificate 3 in Conservation and Ecosystem Management here in Melbourne, and I'm now at that point where I'm trying to figure out what's next.

A couple of weeks ago I applied for the Certificate II in Animal Care that the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offer, and I've just been told that my application has successfully progressed to the interview stage, and that based on my initial application, if the interview goes well, I'll be offered a spot in the course.

Here's the thing though, if I am successful, and I choose to accept, it will require me to relocate to Hobart from Melbourne, full time, and I guess I'm just wondering whether the Certificate 2, and the subsequent Certificate 3 they offer is worth that, as opposed to just doing the exact same qualifications at the various universities here in Melbourne that offer it.

The big selling point for Bonorong is that they offer you something that those aforementioned universities just can't offer, and that's work placements, as well as hands-on experience, something that in the conservation industry, is going to look very good on a resume.

And aside from all of that, Bonorong, and the work that they do there is incredible. The on-site Wildlife Hospital that they have is doing absolutely crucial work, especially with the work they're doing specifically with Tasmanian Devils and the research into the Devil Facial Tumour Disease.

Studying at Bonorong would very much be a privilege, especially given the industry I'm looking to get into.

Buuuuuuut, again, relocating an entire family isn't cheap, and ultimately, these two courses consecutively only take about a year. I feel like if I'm going to put all of the effort and resources into moving to Hobart, it's very much a long-term investment.

What do you guys think?

15 Comments
2024/12/27
05:16 UTC

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