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STUDENT SHOWCASES Our 2023 showcases returned with a bang, with more than 550 students from 25 schools attending the sessions on the north-west, north and recently in Hobart. These are an opportunity for students who are studying hospitality in school, or are considering entering the workforce, to try their hand at different aspects of hospitality with instruction and support from industry professionals including venue managers and head chefs. From working in a bar making mocktails, to carrying trays, pouring wines, bridging plates, learning how to julienne and chiffonade and how to make the perfect latte, a range of hospitality skills were available for students to learn. Undoubtedly the fan favourites were mocktails and barista coffee – but with lots of sugar and caffeine perhaps not so great for the teachers on the bus back! Tastafe Drysdale was an excellent host for all three events and also participated in an industry
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The THA has two further showcases planned in late 2023-early 2024 for our east and west coast regions, so stay tuned for dates! CHRISTMAS IN JULY FUNDRAISER In late July the THA team collaborated with the Association of Ukrainians in Tasmania and Elizabeth College Hobart to run a Christmas in July Fundraising Morning Tea for Ukraine. The Event took place at the Hobart Town Hall courtroom, generously provided in kind by Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds and the Hobart Town Hall team. The event held a real spirit of Christmas in July with a Christmas tree, gifts for guests, incredible food, and contributing to providing help to those in need. The THA is proud to sponsor and provide support to the outstanding commitment of the students of the Vet Cookery course who catered for the event. With the thoughtful leadership of their teacher, Kirsten Bacon, the group came up with a creative menu that included Christmas items like fruit mince tarts and turkey and cranberry sandwiches, as well as traditional Ukrainian cuisine items like deruny (potato cakes) and nalysnyky (crepes with homemade cheese).
Q&A with the students at the end of each session, explaining Drysdale’s fee free courses to help young people get a foot in the door. To find out more visit https://www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/fee-free Passionate VET trainer-teacher Kirsten Bacon attended the Hobart Showcase with her Elizabeth College students, hailing the event a resounding success. “Undoubtedly, this was one of the best events ever organised for the students,” she said. “The testimonials from the attendees spoke volumes and many expressed their desire not only to return to Drysdale, the host of the event, but also to eagerly participate in a similar day in the future. The impact of the showcase was resounding – it opened their eyes to the vast potential that the hospitality industry has to
All the guests and organising team were impressed by the brilliantly executed food and seamless service that the students provided. The event was attended by 50 people and raised about $4400 which was all directed to defend Ukraine Appeal fund. This fund was created by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, focusing on providing non-lethal military aid for Ukrainian defenders on the frontline, purchasing things like
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