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UTAS Language Centre

ON CAMPUS

Study English at the University of Tasmania English Language Centre — Direct Entry / EAP pathways into a degree, plus General English for study, career or travel. Friendly teachers, modern facilities in the historic Phillip Smith Centre, and a welcoming community.

When:
Reception Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · course dates vary — check the website
Where:
Phillip Smith Centre, Hobart campus

TUSA Clubs & Societies

STUDENT-LED

TUSA is home to more than 100 clubs and societies across UTAS. Explore cultural, academic, creative and social groups, or find a practical tech community.

UTAS Cybersecurity Club

TECHNETWORKING

A new student-led club building a cybersecurity community at UTAS. Follow club updates for awareness sessions, student opportunities, and ways to learn and collaborate with peers — no prior security experience needed.

When:
Meetup schedule announced on LinkedIn (club formed after its inaugural AGM)
Where:
University of Tasmania (Hobart)
Who can join:
All UTAS students welcome

UTAS Programming Club

STUDENT-LED

Work on coding projects, prepare for hackathons, and learn new tech stacks together.

When:
Monthly hackathons & weekly coding sessions
Where:
Centenary Building, Sandy Bay
Who can join:
All students

UTAS Motorsport

HANDS-ONTECH

A student-driven Formula SAE team that designs, funds, builds and races its own open-wheel race car every year. Real project experience with industry sponsors — and members come from engineering, ICT, business and media.

When:
Year-round; recruitment at the start of each semester (follow UTAS Motorsport on Facebook)
Where:
School of Engineering, Sandy Bay campus
Who can join:
All students — curious beginners welcome

TUSA Food Hub

VOLUNTEERAFFORDABLE FOOD ACCESS

Run by the Tasmania University Student Association (TUSA), the Food Hub is a free and low-cost grocery service for UTAS students on every campus. Book a ticket on Rubric each week: the free ticket covers fruit and vegetables, bread, frozen food and the free items table, and the $5 or $8 bundles add 5 or 8 pantry items. Student volunteers run each session, scanning tickets and helping students find what they need, and the Food Hub also hosts free cooking classes and community lunches. Sign up on TUSA's volunteering page to help out.

When:
Sandy Bay: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 AM – 2 PM · Hobart City: Wednesdays 1 – 3 PM (tickets open at 6 PM the Friday before)
Where:
Level 1, Social Sciences Building, Sandy Bay campus · Peter Underwood Centre, Hobart City (also at Inveresk, Cradle Coast and Rozelle)
Who can join:
All UTAS students: bring your student ID and a bag; one ticket per week

Tasmania Community

Source Eco Hub

VOLUNTEER

Join a relaxed community garden working bee on the edge of the Sandy Bay campus. No experience required — chat while doing something with your hands, and stay for shared lunches, live music and workshops.

Services & Schedule

  • Garden Working Bees

    When: Saturdays · 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

    Grow veggies, make biochar and compost. Finish with a communal lunch.

  • Nonnasphere Cafe

    When: 1st & 3rd Friday · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

    Teas, French press coffee, and nibbles on a pay what you can basis.

  • Tuesday Community Kitchen

    When: Tuesdays · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Nutritious vegan and gluten-free meals on a pay what you can basis.

Official link
ecohubsource.org.au

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania

Community

Settlement support, English conversation groups and community programs for migrants and international students in Tasmania.

Official link
mrctas.org.au

Launceston & regional libraries

Community

Free community spaces, study areas, events and learning programs in Launceston and regional Tasmania.

Rotary Clubs of Tasmania

VOLUNTEERNETWORKING

Rotary is a worldwide network of community volunteers, and Tasmania's District 9830 has 42 clubs, from Hobart and Kingston to Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. Members run local service projects, fundraisers and youth programs, and welcome students who can help with websites, IT support and events while meeting local professionals. Aged 18–30? Rotaract clubs are Rotary for young adults, with service projects, leadership training and chances to volunteer overseas.

44 clubs · tap a pin to see where each one meets

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When:
Most clubs meet weekly over breakfast, lunch or dinner; the Rotary Club of Hobart meets Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where:
42 clubs around Tasmania (full list below); the Hobart club meets at Hotel Grand Chancellor, 1 Davey Street
Who can join:
Students and new members welcome — contact a club near you first; Rotaract is for ages 18–30
Official link
rotary9830.org.au
See all 42 Rotary clubs in Tasmania

Glenorchy Community Care

VOLUNTEERAFFORDABLE FOOD ACCESS

A food relief centre run by the Churches of Glenorchy. Every Thursday morning volunteers set up the church hall, sort donated food onto the tables and pack a full trolley for each household, with bread, milk, fruit and vegetables, meat and pantry staples. Low-income households from any area are welcome: bring ID and pay a $30 handling fee for a trolley of food (they don't give out vouchers or emergency food). You can also help with community events or offer your IT skills to this local non-profit, and volunteers can gain certification.

When:
Food access: Thursdays 9:30 – 11:00 AM; volunteering is flexible (check website)
Where:
Glenorchy Uniting Church Hall, 21 Kensington Street, Glenorchy (across the pedestrian crossing from Glenorchy Primary School; follow the Entrance signs)
Who can join:
Volunteers: all students (certification available) · Food: low-income households from any area
Official link
gccare.au

Tasmania ICT Industry

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Life in the clubs

Real moments from UTAS students and community activities.

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