Alongside Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference 9 & 10 November 2023
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Choir of High Hopes
Overcoming social isolation through the joy of singing
The Choir of High Hopes was founded in 2007 by a passionate and caring team after hearing of and being inspired by the ‘Choir of Hard Knocks’. The choir exists to provide anyone, young or old, with an interest in music and singing an outlet to explore, develop and awaken their gifts through music and song while developing confidence and connection.
Enhancing confidence and self esteem
By developing singing skills and facilitating opportunity for social connections the choir aims to empower confidence, self-worth, self-esteem and encourage peer support; consequently enhancing social integration and inclusion.
The choir rehearse every Wednesday morning and enjoy lunch together afterwards. Throughout the year the choir performs at many concerts and community events.
Get Involved
To get involved in the Choir of High Hopes you can either join the choir or make a donation.
To book the choir for your next event please email City Mission.
Moving with the Mission
Moving with the Mission is a low cost home contents removal service for eligible* customers.
The service runs across North and North West Tasmania providing support for those that otherwise may not be able to afford a removal service.
To find out more or request a quote for this service, please phone: (03) 6343 2115.
*Eligible customers can include low-income earners, victims of domestic violence needing to be relocated quickly or the elderly who are moving into an aged care facility or retirement village and lack social support. Please phone the number listed above to find out if you are eligible and request a quote.
Prison Bus
Prison Bus Run
The Prison Bus travels to Risdon Prison Complex, Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison and Hutchinson’s Women’s Prison every second Saturday of the month and is free of charge.
To be eligible to visit, you must be registered by the prisoner as a visitor and approved by Corrective Services. All visitors must provide approved government photo ID (Drivers Licence, passport etc) Children under 18 can visit parents as long as ID has been provided.
Before booking a seat on the bus, you must contact the prison and book a time to visit between 1pm and 2:30pm. You should also check with prison staff before taking any items with you as there are rules in place. Dress standards also apply.
Once your visitation time has been confirmed by the prison you can book your seat on the bus through City Mission’s Family Services. Your seat will need to be booked before 4pm on the Thursday prior to your visit. Please note, the bus now only has a capacity of 16 people due to Covid restrictions. It’s also a good idea to contact the Prison again a few days prior to your planned visit to confirm.
The Prison Bus departs at 9am from City Mission’s Chapel, 48 Frederick St Launceston and arrives at Risdon Prison at approximately 12.30pm. The service returns to Launceston around 6pm.
What to bring:
Bring your photo ID
Lunch or money to buy lunch at the designated rest stop
Own car seats/capsules for babies/infants
Contact Numbers
Risdon Prison Complex 6165 7400
Family Services 63 35 3000
You can find full details on visitation and requirements at www.justice.tas.gov.au/prisons...
Service Story
Choir of High Hopes
Thanks to the generosity of Calvary a trip to the North West Coast was made possible, with a donation of $1,000, where choir members had the privilege of performing over the ‘Choc Fest’ weekend. The donation covered, accommodation and travel expenses.
“This event is the highlight of our year. We look forward to this as the audience are so encouraging which makes everyone happy and we all go home with a light heart. The choir members being able to spend the night in accommodation added to the joy. Thank you for helping us to be so blessed”
What a difference it has made to my life. I was a very quiet lonely lady and didn’t have any friends. Now I have learnt to speak with people and made many friends'
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