Public Holidays
2025 – We are closed on Public Holidays
Australia Day
Monday 27th January
Hobart Regatta
Monday 10th February
Eight Hour Day
Monday 10th March
Good Friday
Friday 18th April
Easter Monday
Monday 21st April
ANZAC Day
Friday 25th April
King’s Birthday
Monday 9th June
Hobart Show
Thursday 23th October
Support Groups
Sadly Tasmania’s state Support Groups coordinator, Adrian Kok, passed away on the 2nd May 2025. We acknowledge the many years of service Adrian dedicated to providing ostomates, new and old, around the state with regular gatherings, to help them on their ostomy journey. Please be advised that the Northern and Southern support group meetings will continue for the remainder of 2025 with the assistance of STN’s in the north, and Helen Dowd in the south, however the Northwest group (Ulverstone) is cancelled until further notice.
All Ostomates are invited to attend their nearest support group meetings held regularly around the state. These meetings are especially recommended for new ostomates, providing valuable support and information. These meetings can often have Stomal Therapy Nurses and/or company representatives in attendance to discuss the most up to date advice on new products and the latest medical developments.
There are also All Cancer and Bowel Cancer support groups in Hobart – see details below.
Ostomates Northern Support Group 2025
10 am – 12 noon: Legacy House, 59 York Street (entrance at the back of Elizabeth St Carpark).
Wednesday 4th June (hosted by Teena Carydakis – 67 776832);
Wednesday 3rd September
Ostomates North - West Support Group 2025 (postponed until further notice)
10 am – 12 noon: Apex House, 2 Gollan St, Ulverstone. Contact Michelle Emin (STN) 0488 329210 for further information.
Wednesday 12th March,
Wednesday 11th June,
Wednesday 10th September
Ostomates South Support Group 2025
10 am – 12 noon: District Nurses Centre, 2 Birdwood Ave, Moonah. Contact Helen: 04162000452
Thursday 5th June;
Thursday 4th September
Christmas Functions - TBC
South: Thursday 20th November;
North: Friday 28th November,
Venues TBA (12 noon – 3pm)
All Cancer Support Group
All Cancer Support group meetings are scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of every month – 2pm to 4pm, at 15 Princes St Sandy Bay. People can contact support services on 61691900 to register their interest, or Cancer Council helpline on 131120
All Cancer Support Group offers support and information for men and women (with or without ostomies) in Southern Tasmania who have been impacted by Colorectal (and other) Cancer.
Bowel Cancer Support Group
Bowel Cancer Support Group runs on the second Thursday of each month, 2 to 4 pm at the Southern Support Centre – 15 Princes St, Sandy Bay. Please call 61691900 to register your interest
MyState no longer accepts cheques
MyState Bank cheque issuing facility has changed. They no longer accept cheques drawn by their members (after November 29 2024). If you are inconvenienced by this policy we recommend those who currently bank MyState to consider the following: 1. Obtain a Money Order...
Ostomy Support Bears
If you are interested in purchasing an Ostomy Support Bear (particularly good for educating children with stomas) please contact Kelly Moss via details below (WA Ostomy). Kelly will happily post direct to you (at cost price only). This initiative is completely non...
Me+ Recovery program
The me+™ recovery series, provides information and support about the importance of movement and physical activity after ostomy surgery. Too many people are worried about harming themselves by doing physical activity, when in fact there are so many benefits to being...
Medicare details now a prerequisite
Services Australia now requires us to disclose full Medicare Number details to join up new members (including the reference number located in front of your name on the card and the expiry date). The Medicare reimbursement we receive for the monthly claim we make to...
Notification service for eParcel delivery, and collects
Ostomy Tasmania use eParcel delivery with Australia Post. This does not alter the time parcels leave our office (ie. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday). However, Australia Post now handles the notification service for orders requiring parcel delivery via mobile SMS....
National Stomal Therapy Week – June 23 – 29, 2025
More information at stomaltherapy.au/australian-stomal-therapy-week/ Ostomateship merchandise can be purchased from Redbubble, link: https://www.redbubble.com/people/AASTNmerch/shop?asc=u Here are the key messages: Living with a stoma is not just about adapting, it’s...
ACSA Ostomy Feedback Survey results
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Sunflower Lanyard To Assist Travelling Ostomates
Pictured above Jessica (with friend Emma) demonstrates wearing the new SUNFLOWER lanyard now available to Ostomates who wish to travel interstate and overseas. The lanyard is available from all major Australian airports - whose staff are trained to recognise the...
Management Committee Meeting & AGM
The next Management Committee meeting and AGM will be held on Saturday, Sept 20, 2025 at 2 pm, to be held in our office at St John Park. Company Representatives sometimes attend, so come along and check out their new appliances. All welcome. Click the link to download...
Survey for Ileostomates
Hydration and Ileostomy SURVEY LINK: https://redcap.link/ileostomyhydrate Living with an ileostomy can have significant impacts on a persons’ health and well-being. For example, ileostomates may be more likely to experience symptoms of dehydration. Over a long time,...