The best way to find out what’s happening within the Tasmania branch is to join. Use the contact information below to get in touch with the branch directly or contact BCA. You can also find out about Tasmania events by checking the 2025 calendar of events below or phoning 1800 033 660 and following the prompts to listen to the Tasmania update.
2025 Calendar of Events
Whether you’re based in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport or elsewhere in the state, we’ve got something for everyone this year, including coffee catch-ups, lunches, statewide Zoom meetings and more. Here’s what’s planned:
Saturday, 3 May – Hobart coffee catch up
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Old Woolstore Hotel
Saturday, 31 May – Statewide Catch-Up
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Zoom
Saturday, 28 June – Hobart Coffee Catch-Up
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Old Woolstore Hotel
Saturday, 26 July – Statewide Catch-Up
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Zoom
Saturday, 30 August – Lunch in Launceston
Time: 12:30pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Saturday, 27 September – Statewide Catch-Up
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Zoom
Saturday, 25 October – Lunch in Devonport
Time: 12:30pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Saturday, 29 November – AGM and Catch-Up
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Zoom
Saturday, 13 December – Christmas Lunch
Time: 12:30pm
Venue: Old Woolstore Hotel
Please mark your calendars and we’ll provide more details closer to each event, including how to RSVP. Note that events will only go ahead if we receive sufficient interest from members in each location. We look forward to seeing many of you throughout the year.
Expressions of Interest – Drumming Circle
We’re exploring the idea of starting a drumming circle in Hobart later this year. No musical experience is necessary and drums will be provided. If you’re interested in taking part, please let us know. Your responses will help us confirm the location and other details.
March Info Session Recap and Advocacy Update
Thank you to everyone who participated in our online Information Session and Discussion Forum on 22 March. It was a great opportunity to connect and share ideas and we were pleased to have some new members join us.
Here’s a brief summary of our recent advocacy:
The branch has endorsed Disability Voices Tasmania’s submissions on electoral reform and the National Aviation Customer Rights Charter.
We are also advocating to the Department of State Growth about the inaccessibility of the Metro Tas iOS app.
We’re always keen to hear from members about issues that matter to you. If there’s something you think the branch should consider doing or if you have any questions, please get in touch with me on 0410553383 or with another member of your Committee.
As always, thank you for being part of the BCA Tasmania community. We look forward to another exciting and meaningful year together.
Warm regards,
Emma Bennison, President on behalf of the BCA Tasmania Branch Committee:
Committee Members:
- Emma Bennison – President
- Duncan Meerding – Vice-President
- Doug McGinn – Treasurer
- Jodie Jacobs – Secretary
- General Committee Members – Jan Miller, Mark Warrington, John Krishnan, Savannah Boyd and Roz Sargent
Toolkits
Ever wanted to know what is available to you as a person who is blind or vision impaired where you live? Our state based toolkits outline information around financial support, transport entitlements, home and living, aids and equipment, health and wellbeing, leisure, as well as advocacy and legal support.
You can access the TAS Toolkit on this page.
Contact Information
Coordinator: Emma Bennison
Email: emmabennison@me.com
Phone: 0410 553 383