TasRec
TasRec offers a variety of weekly and term-based programs focused on physical, mental, and social wellbeing, including exercise, cooking, social groups, creative arts, walking and yoga.
Week one is our taster week. This is an opportunity to come along to all sessions and try them out. This is followed by a 10 week term where participants book into 11 sessions for the activities they want to attend.
Eligibility Criteria:
This program is available to adults who:
- Are experiencing mental health challenges;
- Wish to engage in recreational and/or skill building activities; and
- Have completed the ‘TasRec Referral Form’ (linked below).
Programs overview
Just Move – South
Movement is key to mental and physical health. Join in this ability sensitive, circuit based exercise program with professional instructors guiding your increase in ability.
Cooking – North West, North, South
Tantalise your taste buds affordably. Includes basic cooking skills, planning meals, shopping, snacks and participant led dishes.
Social Group – North West, North, South
A chance to play board games, pool, play music and have a coffee and a catch up.
Creative Arts – North
Explore your creativity in more sculptural ways. Includes mosaics, ceramics and papier-maché.
Open Arts – North, South
Find new ways to express yourself, discover different ways to create or further develop your current creative skills. Includes painting, drawing, pottery.
TasTracks – South
Walks in and around Hobart with transport from Hobart or meeting at the walk location. A list of location starting points will be provided once participants have booked in.
Yoga – South
Classes with instructor Helen Cushing who specialises in trauma informed Yoga and working with participants with PTSD.
Bookings & enquiries
Bookings
Email: referrals@richmondtas.com.au
Enquiries
Phone: (03) 6228 3344
Email: admin@richmondtas.com.au
TasRec calendar: 2025
South term 2: 31 March – 20 June
| DAY | WORKSHOP | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Cooking | 15 – 21 Bellette Place, Chigwell | 11:00am – 1:00pm |
| Wednesday | Open Arts | 15 – 21 Bellette Place, Chigwell | 1:30pm-3:30pm |
| Thursday | TasTracks | 15 – 21 Bellette Place, Chigwell | 10:00am – 12:30pm |
| Thursday | Yoga | 15 – 21 Bellette Place, Chigwell | 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Friday | Just Move | 15 – 21 Bellette Place, Chigwell | 10:30am – 11:30am |
North term 2: 31 March – 20 June
| DAY | WORKSHOP | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Creative Arts | 11 – 13 Barton St, Mowbray | 10:00am – 12:30pm |
| Thursday | Cooking | 11 – 13 Barton St, Mowbray | 10:00am – 12:00pm |
| Friday | Open Arts | 11 – 13 Barton St, Mowbray | 1:30pm – 3:30pm |
North West term 2: 31 March – 20 June
| DAY | WORKSHOP | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Social Group | TBC | 10:00am –12:00pm |
| Cooking | 8/10 Lugana Cres, West Ulverstone | 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
TasRec Referral Form
If you would like to join our program, please download the form and complete all the sections possible.
Alternatively, please call Richmond Futures on (03) 6228 3344 to speak with one of our staff who can help you with the process.