Hobart & Surrounds - Learning Activities

The group is self-run and decides what topics to discuss on the day so there is a chance to respond to very recent events.

This popular speaker’s program welcomes ongoing and new members. Hear different speakers on a range of engaging topics each week and enjoy a morning tea and a chat with a chance to make new friends. New enrolment enquiries can be made via telephone or in person.

Island life may be on hold, but the ideas don't stop flowing. And, if anything, this challenging period is encouraging us to come up more ideas – about work, education, interaction and meeting our basic needs. Utas will continue to share ideas through online platforms, presenting a mix of engaging new talks and some popular past events.

The ISLAND project is hoping to reduce dementia in Tasmania. People aged over 50 years can sign up to be part of the ISLAND project and study the online Preventing Dementia MOOC to address their own risk profile and share with family, friends and community.

The University of Tasmania is providing short courses to support a more confident and resilient community, and help Tasmanians face the challenges of COVID-19. Four modules can be chosen, which can include family history, healthy eating, mindfulness, financial planning and the environment.

While closed to the public, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is taking people on virtual tours of the museum. View in live time on Facebook or watch later on Facebook and YouTube.