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Free Movie Tickets – ‘Familiar Touch’

With its first showing at the Hobart State Cinema 23 October 2025, Familar Touch is a film that will leave you mindful...

The Man Who Thought He Was a Black Hole 4

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The Man Who Thought He Was a Black Hole

Author Linda Cockburn shares a very intimate essay. Vale Robert Cockburn. My father died two weeks ago. The story is a blend...

Carlton River Respite Retreat for Home Carers of People Living with Dementia 6

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Carlton River Respite Retreat for Home Carers of People Living with Dementia

Supporting a person living with dementia to continue their life at home is a rewarding role, but it can be challenging. Staying...

Dementia Australia Sessions at Huonville 9

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Dementia Australia Sessions at Huonville

Media release – Dementia Australia, 5 March 2025 Dementia Australia supports Huonville Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone...

Tas Researchers Closer to Developing At-home Test to Detect Dementia 11

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Tas Researchers Closer to Developing At-home Test to Detect Dementia

Media release – Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre, 26 July 2024 Researchers step closer to developing at-home test to detect dementia...

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Memorial Service and Wake for Lindsay Tuffin

Following the passing of Lindsay Tuffin, founder of Tasmanian Times among other noteable life achievements, his family has advised of the following...

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Dementia-Friendly Cafe at Mathers House

Media release – City of Hobart, 21 September 2023 A cuppa can go a long way at the Dementia Friendly Cafe The...

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DREAM Project to Improve Respite Care for People with Dementia

Media release – University of Tasmania’s Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, 10 August 2023 New DREAM project to help improve respite...

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Tasmanian Researchers Share in National Funding

Media release – University of Tasmania, 5 November 2021 Tasmanian researchers share in national funding Three University of Tasmania medical research teams...