Andrew Moore ARTICLE
The Clubs Tasmania program has now commenced in earnest, with our overall vision, to be the peak body for community clubs across Tasmania. In the initial phase of the program, we are focusing on RSLs. In early April, I met with RSLs on the West Coast, as part of the first Industry Forum in Strahan. Key take home messages from the meetings, with RSL staff, were that Clubs Tasmania can play a vital role in connecting RSLs, and community clubs to skills and resources, in order to build capability. Strategies to help achieve this include: •Our 1300 hotline number, 1300 1CLUBS (1300 125827) which will be launched in late April, which provides a contact point The RSL Information Kits, which were road tested in Strahan and will be launched at our Hobart forum on Monday April 29. We believe the information kit can greatly assist in the growth and development of RSLs, and assist RSLs to operate in a more professional manner and established contact with local RSLs across the state to create awareness of the Clubs Tasmania brand
Dates and venues for 5 forums have been finalised and will coincide with industry forums across the state
Hobart
Grand Chancellor Grand Chancellor Eastcoaster Resort Quality Gateway
Monday April 29 Tuesday April 30 Monday May 6 and Tuesday May 7 Monday May 27 and Tuesday May 28 Monday June 17 and Tuesday June 18
Launceston
Orford
Devonport
Clubs Tasmania and the broader THA network are excited to be able to play a role in making RSLs and community clubs, robust and sustainable, courtesy of the Tasmanian Government allocating funding of $800,000 over the next four years. The funding commitment, is recognition of the important role, RSLs and community club, fulfil in the local community. Importantly, the Clubs Tasmania initiative will help boost participation, assisting in promoting physical health and well-being so they can continue to provide enjoyment and a healthy lifestyle for the community
April 2019 www.tha.asn.au
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