TasRec

In recognition of the deep history and culture of this Island Lutrawita, Richmond Futures would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to all Tasmanian Aboriginal people and acknowledge our respect for their culture and identity which has been bound up with the Land, Waterways and Sky for generations. We would also like to pay our respects to Elders, past and present for they hold the memories, knowledge, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Tasmania.

Richmond Futures is committed to continuously building an inclusive and safe organisational culture, where people can bring their whole (authentic and true) self. Diverse experiences, ways of knowing, thinking and working styles are valued, encouraged and respected because we recognise that expertise and knowledge comes in various forms. We work in solidarity with one another to create a workplace where everybody can belong, connect and succeed in their role. We do this by courageously sharing our different perspectives, radically listening, being open to reflection and change, and learning from each other.

TasRec offers a variety of weekly and term-based programs focused on physical, mental, and social wellbeing, including exercise, cooking, social groups, creative arts, and walking.

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.

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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

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.

TasTracks – NW

Walks in and around Devonport with transport from Devonport or meeting at the walk location. A list of location starting points will be provided once participants have booked in.

Bookings & enquiries

Bookings

Email: referrals@richmondtas.com.au

Enquiries

Phone: (03) 6228 3344

Email: admin@richmondtas.com.au

TasRec calendar: 2026

South Term 1: 27th January – 3rd April

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	Social Group	15 – 21 Bellette Place, Chigwell	1:00pm – 3:00pm

North Term 1: 27th January – 3rd April

DAY	WORKSHOP	LOCATION	TIME
Thursday	Cooking	11 – 13 Barton St, Mowbray	9:30am – 11:30am
Thursday	Creative Arts	11 – 13 Barton St, Mowbray	12:30pm – 3:00pm
Friday	Open Arts	11 – 13 Barton St, Mowbray	1:30pm – 3:30pm

North West Term 4: 13 October – 19 December

DAY	WORKSHOP	LOCATION	TIME
Tuesday	Social Group	TBC	10:00am –12:00pm
Tuesday	Cooking	8/10 Lugana Cres, West Ulverstone	1:00pm – 3:00pm
Wednesday	TasTracks	TBC	11:00am – 1:00pm

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.

Download a form