Home Hill: Fireside Chats

Join us at Home Hill for a thoughtfully curated series of monthly Fireside Chats.

On the first Tuesday of every month we will present a diverse range of voices, stories, and perspectives. From reflections on our evolving community to personal experiences and broader social change, each session offers a unique opportunity to engage with a different topic and a new guest speaker.

We invite you to slow down, listen and connect as we explore the people and ideas behind our region’s evolving story. Enjoy tea and coffee in the welcoming surroundings of Home Hill as we share conversations that illuminate Tasmania’s past, present and future.

While the fire may be virtual, the sense of warmth, connection, and shared experience is very real.

Bookings are essential as space is limited

$10 per session

·      Virtual fire included

·      Tea & coffee provided

·      Four Tuesdays. Four great conversations.

Program

Tuesday 1 September, 10.30am – 12.00pm

Wendy Shearer - Navigating Aged Care

Wendy’s long and rewarding nursing career has been shaped by her passion for caring for older people. From her early days working at Devon House in Latrobe to her current role as a Board Director at Meercroft Care, Wendy has gained a wealth of experience and insight into aged care.

Join us as Wendy shares her journey and gives us an informative look at aged care today — including costs, levels of care, eligibility, requirements and what families need to know when navigating the system.

Tuesday 6 October, 2.00pm – 3.30pm 
Denise Fletcher – Unspoken

Denise will take us behind the scenes of her debut novel, Unspoken — a gripping story filled with intrigue, secrets and suspense. Drawing on her years of experience working in a variety of senior roles within a major political party, Denise brings a unique insight into the world of politics, power and the things that are sometimes best left unsaid.

Hear Denise talk about the inspiration behind Unspoken, her journey from politics to becoming a published author, and the experiences that helped shape her novel.

Tuesday 3 November, 10.30am – 12.00pm UPDATED

Change of Guest! 

Our November chat with Tom Wootton has been postponed for now - he has a lot happening in early November, I am sure we all understand and will re-schedule as soon as he is available. 

We are excited to announce that our new Chat guest for November will be: 

Royce Fairbrother – the inspiration behind the Fairbrother brand.

Royce left Devonport High School at the age of 15 to pursue a trade qualification. After seven years in the joinery trade and a further three as a carpenter, Royce in partnership with his wife Thea, founded the Fairbrother business in 1972.

As the business grew so too did Royce’s role and skills. Starting as a jack of all trades on the tools, Royce eventually moved into the role of Managing Director for 30 years, before becoming the company Chairman in 2003.

As Chairman he was strongly focused on driving Fairbrother’s strategic direction and 20-year vision, with a special interest in growing the Developments arm of the business.

In July 2021, Royce stepped down as Fairbrother’s Chairman, however, he maintains his activity in the business as a Director of the Board.

Royce is a former recipient of the Institute of Company Directors Tasmanian Division Gold Medal Award and was the inaugural recipient of the national Minister’s Award for Commitment to Australian Apprenticeships.