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Photo top: Victor Tilley from RHS With Ran Thapa from the Tasmanian Bhutanese Community presenting the Communities in Action LIFE Award for the work that he and the Bhutanese Community in Tasmania have done.
Photo bottom: Victor Tilley from RHS and Renate Hughes from the Glenorchy Suicide Prevention Network, receiving a Special Recognition Award.

Red Herring Surf was proud to support the award by sponsoring an award category.

The winner of the 'Red Herring Surf Communities in Action for Suicide Prevention Life Award' was won by The Tasmanian Bhutanese Community.

The Bhutanese community of Tasmania has made concerted efforts to increase understanding of suicide and suicide prevention among its members and to build their capacity to cope with suicidal crises. The initiative shown by the Bhutanese community has resulted in key members gaining skills which have enabled them to gather their community’s understandings of suicide and then to use these understandings to develop training tools which can be delivered in a range of community contexts. Suicide prevention services and other service providers, furthermore, have been provided with input to make their practice more culturally sensitive and inclusive.

A Special Recognition Award was given to the Glenorchy Suicide Prevention Network for their outstanding work in the area of suicide prevention.

The Glenorchy Suicide Prevention Network has taken a leading role in identifying key issues within the local community for action including the need for greater community awareness and skill building around suicide prevention. The GSP has hosted a series of suicide prevention training programs for local service providers and community members in Glenorchy since 2011. Glenorchy City Council has supported these training events and continues to host the GSPN and provide considerable in kind support the  GSPN. In 2011 the GSPN received a seeing grant and continues to receive ongoing support and resources such as trainers from Wesley LifeForce in NSW as part of the development of 20 National Networks to support communities to take action on suicide prevention.

The GSPN continues to identify and respond to needs and gaps in service provision and service support in Glenorchy and is represented on the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Committee. The GSPN continues to assist in building mental health literacy in Glenorchy.

Want: A Jet Plane
Need: Chocolate
Wear: RES Denim Trashqueen Skinny 'The Shining' $129.99
Ride: Rusty Happy Shovel 5’5 $800

Want: A Money Tree

Need: Roxy Cypher 4/3 Steamer $349.95

Wear: Billabong Kourtney Luv Jumper in Taupe $89.99

Ride: Firewire Hellfire 5’10 $775.95

To celebrate the release of Whatever Heather’s Winter 2013 ‘Found in the Forest’ collection, Whatever Heather held a merchandising competition for Red Herring Surf staff members. One staff member from each store participated.

Their brief was as follows:

Select pieces from the new season’s range and design an outfit around them. The judges are seeking the most interesting, original and creative entry so don't be afraid to think outside the square in terms of styling and props.

Staff had 6 days to craft their entry. The prize was a beautiful gift pack of past and present favourites from Whatever Heather.

After much deliberation, and a really tough decision, the winner was announced: Danni from RHS Launceston!

Congratulations to our creative and fabulous staff for participating!

Want: A Jeep

Need: VANS Authentic in Fig Marshmallow $89.95

Wear: RES Denim Trashqueen Skinny in 88 Denim $99.95

Ride: A Donkey

The LIFE Awards for Suicide Prevention will be presented at the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Community Network (TSPCN) Annual Forum at the Bahia Centre on Friday May 17th 2013.

These Awards recognise life-affirming work in suicide prevention, and help give due recognition to the people and communities who are working hard to reduce the rate and impact of suicide in Tasmania.

Red Herring Surf is proud to sponsor one of the LIFE Awards for Suicide Prevention in Tasmania, the Red Herring Surf Communities in Action for Suicide Prevention Life Award. Communities are about people. People connected by a shared interest, vision, location, or belief. The Red Herring Surf Communities in Action for Suicide Prevention Award recognises the critical role that communities play in identifying and taking action in suicide prevention. This action may involve collective lobbying for a change at a government or corporate level or direct action on the ground through suicide prevention programs and service provision. It may involve collaborative research efforts or the delivery of suicide prevention training. This award acknowledges that communities working together are at the heart of any suicide prevention strategy.

The Annual Forum on Friday 17th May will be held at the Baha’i Centre from 9am – 4:15pm. To register to attend this event, please visit the Relationships Australia Tasmania website:

http://www.tas.relationships.org.au/news-and-events/suicide-prevention-forum-registration

Want – A FlowRider

Need – Weetbix (6)

Wear – Red Herring Surf Beanie – Burgundy $14.99

Ride – Manta Body Board $129.95

About the Job:

As Tasmania’s largest and most influential beach lifestyle & board sports retailer, RHS exists to disrupt the average by delivering surf culture to those up for the ride.

We are looking for an amazing dedicated sales gun, who is looking to become a part of our ever growing local business. As Assistant Manager at our RHS Northgate store we are seeking someone who has a funky edge, is passionate about retail and driven to jump on deck.

You will be part of the store leadership team, supporting the Manager and be required to step up in their absence. You will have proven experience in a retail sales environment, incorporating front line sales with impeccable customer service skills. A passion for the industry and a positive attitude are a must.

About you:

If you love the action sports lifestyle or are into fashion, have an outgoing personality and experience as a senior sales assistant then you are the person we are looking for – someone who loves to talk to people, is customer service focused and has what it takes to be a part of team of dynamic and passionate people.

About Red Herring Surf:

When you work with Red Herring Surf you are not only working with amazing products and fantastic brands but you’ll be part of a team of energetic and fun loving people just like yourself.

If your skills and experience fit the above requirements, please forward your resume via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or in person to the Manager at our Northgate Store.
We thank everyone in advance for their application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted within a 2 week period from the 24th April 2013.