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CONTACT COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bundoora Hall, Noorong Avenue, Bundoora Melway Ref: 19 K2PO Box 139, Bundoora VIC 3083Phone: 9467 6305 www.contactbundooracomcen.com.auOffice Hours: Tue & Wed 9.00am-2.15pmThur 9.00-11.45am

DIAMOND VALLEY LEARNING CENTRE

1 Diamond Creek Road, GreensboroughPhone: 9435 9060 Fax: 9432 2521www.dvlc.org.au [email protected] Training Organisation 3769Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.00pm

GREENHILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

Community Drive, GreensboroughMelway Ref: 21 B1Phone: 9435 9287 Fax: 9432 [email protected] www.facebook.com/greenhillsncOffice Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 8.45am – 4.15pm Fri 8.45am – 1.00pmChildcare Hours:Monday and Friday9am – 1pm (3+ yrs)9am – Noon (under 3 yrs)Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday9am – Noon or 1pm – 4pm

LIVINGSTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE

1 Livingstone St, IvanhoeMelway Ref: 31 F7Phone: 9497 [email protected] Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed: 10.00 am - 3.30 pmThursday: Office ClosedFriday 10.00 am - 1.00 pmFind us on FacebookHall Hire Available

OLYMPIC ADULT EDUCATION21 Alamein Rd & 233 Southern Rd, Heidelberg West Melway Ref: 19 E12 & 19 D11 Phone: 9450 2665 Fax: 9459 [email protected] Hours:Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm

ROSANNA FIRE STATION COMMUNITY HOUSE

232 Lower Plenty Rd, RosannaMelway Ref: 20 B12Phone: 9458 1935 Fax: 9458 [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pmChildcare Available

WATSONIA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

47 Lambourn Rd, WatsoniaMelway Ref: 20 D4Phone: 9434 [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm

Banyule’s Neighbourhood Houses & Learning Centres Neighbourhood Houses & Learning Centres in Banyule

OURMISSION What Neighbourhood Houses and Community

Centres mean to our community:

Contact Community CentreTo provide a Centre where men and women of all ages can meet in a social atmosphere to share interests and skills as individuals and groups with a basic ethos of caring and sharing.

Diamond Valley Learning CentreTo provide community based education opportunities for lifelong learning, personal growth and social connections.

Greenhills Neighbourhood HouseTo provide access to information, childcare facilities, a meeting place or an opportunity to attend a course or workshop in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Livingstone Community Centre Livingstone Community Centre is a ministry of the Ivanhoe Baptist Church. The Centre seeks to strengthen community in a safe and positive environment and to nurture the social, intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of all who participate.

Olympic Adult Education We provide meaningful programs to help people within our community learn for life.

Rosanna Fire Station Community HouseTo provide the opportunities for all to learn, teach, make friends and give mutual support in an ethnically diverse, comfortable, accepting and co-operative environment.

Watsonia Neighbourhood HouseCreating community, fostering friendship,living and learning.

Contact offers many day-time classes and activities including embroidery, patchwork, mosaics, painting, photography, scrapbooking, re-born dolls, jewellery making, knitting and crochet, and a full range of exercise groups such as yoga, gentle aerobics, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba and Nia Ageing with Grace. Everyone welcome including beginners. Enrolments throughout the year depending on vacancies.

At Diamond Valley Learning Centre in 2018, you will learn new skills, make friends and expand your experience. We offer a wide range of activities and courses, with affordable fees, making learning an option for all.

Our informal and friendly environment encourages and supports participation by all members of the community. We offer a large variety of programs and opportunities including health and wellbeing, skills development and personal development courses, as well as quality childcare. Trial classes are available. Everyone welcome.

A place for friendship, learning and belonging. A place where all our participants, tutors, volunteers and guests are warmly welcomed and appreciated. Please feel free to pop in and have a look around. Some classes have free trial sessions so come and have a go or give us a call! We would also love to hear your suggestions for new groups. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

We have three levels of literacy and numeracy classes for people who need help with reading, writing and maths. The classes use computers, current world and local events and other topics of interest to practise reading, writing and numeracy skills in a supported and friendly environment. Classes also go on excursions and become involved with other activities at the centre.

We are a warm and friendly learning centre. We run a number of community based courses, including yoga, photography, guitar, computers, ukulele, African drums, childcare and much more. We also run a number of accessible programs for people with disabilities. Our all abilities courses reflect an active service model approach. Feel free to pop up for a chat, coffee or just a look around. All welcome.

Watsonia Neighbourhood House continues to build an inviting and creative environment where community needs are addressed, life skills developed and well being fostered. Become part of our vibrant community and make new friends.

Looking for something different in 2018?Banyule has seven dynamic NeighbourhoodHouses & Learning Centres providing peopleof all ages, abilities and backgrounds with placesto meet, share, exchange information and learntogether. Each centre offers a diverse range ofprofessional, practical and affordable education,leisure, recreation, creative, vocational andpersonal development programs, includingNationally Accredited Certificates, VCE and VCAL.

All classes are tailored so you can learn atyour own pace and are held in relaxed and vibrant social settings. Most centres also offer volunteer programs providing opportunities to learn practical skills in office administration, tutor support, childcare, gardening and otheractivities. Enrolments are ongoing – contact any centre to get started!

Building Community Valuing Diversity

Living & Learning at Banyule’s Neighbourhood Houses & Learning Centres

Neighbourhood Houses & Learning Centres in Banyule

COURSES, CLASSESAND ACTIVITIES

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Neighbourhood Houses & Learning Centres are supported by the Victorian Government.

Contact Community Centre 9467 6305Fabric and Needles

> Sewing Drop in Group > Appliqué and sewing > Barbara’s small quilts and craft

> Beading/jewellery making > Bobbin lace > Brazilian embroidery > Cross stitch with Ken > Dressmaking and patchwork > Embroidery > Knitting and crochet > Patchwork and quilting > Smocking Drop in Group > Tatting > Teddy bears and creative sewing

Craft > Cake decorating > Mosaics > Papercrafts/card making > Paper tole > Porcelain dolls > Scrapbooking – traditional > Vinyl dolls – reborn

Art > Beginners’ Drawing > Beginners’ Watercolour > Acrylic painting > Decorative art > Drawing > Folk art > Gouache painting > Oil painting > Painting – Drop in Group

> Pastel art > Watercolour painting

Wellbeing > Aerobics Drop in Group > Nia exercises – Ageing with Grace

> Pilates > Pilates for beginners > Tai Chi > Yoga > Zumba for over 40’s

Miscellaneous > Spinning > Polymer Beads - Designing & Making

Diamond Valley Learning Centre 9435 9060Certificate courses

> Valley VCAL (Foundation, Intermediate and Senior VCAL)

> CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services

> BSB31115 Certificate III in Business Admin (medical)

> SFL20115 Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant)

> ICT10115 Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology Valley VCAL

> 22250VIC Certificate I in EAL

> 22251VIC Certificate II in EAL

> 22253VIC Certificate III in EAL

> HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

> HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

Reconnect > Wrap around support and services for disengaged young people aged 15-24. Contact us for more information.

Pathways to Employment

> Computers Beginners Plus > Computers Plus more > Writing and Spelling for Work and Study

> Skills for Small Business > Computer Beginners

Business Skills > Intro to Xero > Nuts and Bolts of bookkeeping

> MYOB basics

Enrich Your Life > Sign language: beginners and intermediate

> Craft Circle > Exploring women’s issues > Introduction to Floristry > Italian beginners and intermediate

> Spanish* NEW

Introductory courses > Intro to Community and Events volunteering *NEW

> Intro to Warehousing *NEW > Intro to Banyules Employment

> Industries *NEW > Intro to Beauty *NEW > Intro to Retail *NEW

Have ideas for a new course? We would like to hear your opinions. Call us for a chat?

Room hire available

Greenhills Neighbourhood House 9435 9287General

> KMR First Aid Training > Greensborough Historical Society

> Penguin Club

Social & support > Op Shop Tours > Clothing Swap (children and adults)

> In house counsellor > Foodbank > Repair Cafe > Hearts in Mind Project - Wellbeing enhancement program for carers

> Volunteering opportunities > ‘In-betweeners’ Social Group

> Drop-In Centre

Health and wellbeing > Walking Group > Chance to Dance > Chair based Yoga > Gypsy Fusion > DRU Yoga > Yoga – evening > Tai-Chi – all levels > Pilates – Mind and Body > Gentle Pilates > Evening Pilates > Functional Circuit Excercise

Children’s classes > Dione’s Dance School > Jellybean art classes > Learningland

Workshops > Sister Session Workshops (aromatherapy, henna art, art of tea, macramé, etc)

> The Art of Decluttering Workshop

> Kombucha Workshop > Clothing Hack Workshop > Design your own Skateboard Deck Workshop

> Design Your Own Website Course

> Creative Small Business 101 Course

> Horticulture Workshop > Fermenting Workshops > Raw Foods Workshops

Childcare > Monday and Friday 9am – 1pm (3+ yrs) 9am – Noon (under 3 yrs) Tuesday - Thursday 9am – Noon or 1pm – 4pm

Room to Hire

Hot Desk Space

Volunteers Wanted

Livingstone Community Centre 9497 2014Art, craft and creativity

> Cooking Workshops > All Abilities Community Craft Program FREE

> Ivanhoe Makers Market 3rd Saturday of every month (except Jan) 10am – 3pm

> Learn to draw with Lisa Nolan

> Mosaic community art project FREE

> Painting – oils, gouache (water based) or pastels

> Patchwork, quilting and appliqué

> Knitting

Child and youth activities

> Little Readers School Readiness Program 3-5 year olds

> Playgroup: 6 months – 5yrs > Parent and baby groups 0–12mths

> Playgroups: Mon-Fri, 0–4yrs > Chinese Playgroup > Japanese Playgroup > Fun French for 2 - 5 year olds > Spanish for Children

Health and wellbeing > Advanced Karate and Self Defence NEW

> Relaxation and Breathing NEW

> Sound Bath Meditation > Zumba > Spirituality groups > Body Ballet Fitness > Gentle Exercises for Over 50’s

> Pilates > Social Lawn Bowls: Learn how to play

> Tai Chi & Qi Gong > Walkers and Talkers Group > Yoga – Hatha yoga > Tai Chi for all levels

Adult language classes > Spanish Language Class Beginners and Intermediate

> French: improvers and beginners

> English as a second language conversation classes

Music, dance and drama > Livingsong Community Choir

> Phoenix Singers A Capella Singing Group

Social and support groups

> Spanish Women’s Group > Foodbank > Chinese Social Support Group

> Friendly Circle Women’s Group

Spirituality Groups > Nourish-Contemplative Circle: Meditation and Reflection

Ivanhoe Makers Market to: 3rd Saturday of the month excluding Jan and Feb. December market is Dec 14th. All Markets from 10.00 am - 3.00pm

Hall hire available for children’s birthday parties, workshops and meetings.

and other special events.

Olympic Adult Education 9450 2665Language, literacy andnumeracyCertificates in Spoken and Written English

> CSWE 10361NAT > Certificate I 10362NAT > Certificate II 10363NAT > Certificate III 10634NAT

English as an additional language courses:

> EAL - Numeracy I 10362NAT

> EAL for Mature Learners > EAL Spelling I & II > Pronunciation I & II > Conversation for Work I & II > Driver Readiness for Women

Adult Literacy and Numeracy

> Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22236VIC

> Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy 22293VIC

> Spelling > Reading > Writing

Literacy for people with a mild intellectual disability:

> Literacy for Work I & II

Education and training > Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113

> Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113

Computer skills > EAL Computers Beginners > EAL Computers Advanced > EAL in the office > Computer Basics - Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced

Neighbourhood Houses & General Activities

> Alice House Home and Garden Service (lawns mowed and year clearing)

> All Ages Choir (children & adults)

> Beginners music Keyboard lessons

> Cards and board games > Craft Group & Sewing Group

> Combined Pensioners Association - bingo and activities

> Fitted for Work > Free Tuesday morning playgroup

> Garden Group > Homework Club > Homework Group for Kids > Introduction to Floristry > Local Microbusiness Network

> Older Somali Women’s Social Group with Israac Women

> Ukes for U - ukulele lessons for beginners and intermediate

> Social and educational outings and bus trips

> Survive and Thrive (life after family violence)

> Sewing for Somali Women > Seedling propagation > Working and Living in Australia

> Volunteers Needed > Volunteer Tutor Program: 7 week course to work I:I with Literacy students or in the classroom

Free Internet access

Community Kitchen Hire

Olympic Village Makers Market

Rosanna Fire Station Community House 9458 1935Art, Craft & Creativity

> Alterations and Sewing > Know your Sewing Machine > Sew and Chat > Sewing for Beginners

Children’s activities > Dance Class: 4 - 7yo > Homework Support: 7 - 10yo

> Knit And Stitch: 7 - 10yo NEW

> School Holidays Programs 7 - 12yo

- Create A Dish: 8 - 12yrs - Recycling Art: 7 - 12yrs - Sewing Session: 7 - 12 Yrs

> Art & Craft for Kids 5 – 10yrs

> Open Play Group

Computers > Computer Maintenance > How to build a Website NEW

> Online Banking NEW > Camera to Computers > Broadband for Seniors > Windows 10 - Level 2 > Ipad Training for Seniors > Windows 10 - Level 1

General Interest > Food Donation > Friendship Group > Book Group > Water Colours

Mind, body & spirit > Mums and Bubs Pilates NEW

> Salsa Dance NEW > Self Defence > Line Dancing > Pilates Matwork Eve > Rosanna Walking Group > Tai Chi - Levels 1 & 2 > Yoga – Tue (Morning) > Yoga – Tue/Thur (Evening) > Zumba

Program for people with disabilities

> Advocacy Info Session > Ageless Grace > Celebrate Through Art > Daily Living Skills > Friday Songbirds > Friday U2 Club > Performance Group > Wednesday Club

Child CareMon: 9am - 1pmTue: 9.15am - 12.45pmWed: 8.45am - 12.15pm or

Wed: 12.45pm - 4.15pmThur: 9.15am - 12.45pm

> Fri: 8.30am - 1pm

Miscellaneous: > Community Awareness: > Advocacy Info Session > Food donation for the farmers

> Drop In and Chat > Volunteering Opportunities

Hire Venue for Meetings or Children’s Birthday Parties.

Watsonia Neighbourhood House 9434 6717Health & Fitness

> Tai Chi > Self Massage > Laughter Yoga and Wellness > Walking Group > Fun & Fitness (gentle exercise)

Art & Creativity > Acrylic Painting > Creative Encyclopedia > Artability - for people with special needs

> Creative Art - mixed mediums

> Scrapbooking workshops

Social Groups > Carers Support Group > Friendship group > Competitive Scrabble > Social Scrabble > Book club

> 500 Card Club > Men’s Breakfast > Watsonia Sustainable Living and Gardening Group

Sewing & Craft > Boomerang Bag making > Creative Craft > Stitch and Craft for beginners

> Monthly Sewing Circle > Patchwork Quilting

Lifeskills > Survive & Thrive - family violence support

> I Am - parent mutual support group

> Positive Parenting & Positive Relationship workshops

> Declutter workshop > Job Wise - job seeker support workshops

> DIY Basics for absolute beginners

> Tax Help - free assistance preparing and lodging tax returns

> Composting workshops > Transition Towns

Room hire - small and large rooms, projector/screen available.

Community Lunches

Community Garden

Drop off point for Diamond Valley Food Share

Volunteering opportunities.

> MYOB basics

> Spanish* NEW

Room hire available

> Penguin Club

> Drop-In Centre

Room to Hire

Hot Desk Space

Volunteers Wanted

> Knitting

> Open Play Group

> Fri: 8.30am - 1pm

Community Lunches

Community Garden

> MYOB basics

> Spanish* NEW

Room hire available

> Penguin Club

> Drop-In Centre

Room to Hire

Hot Desk Space

Volunteers Wanted

> Knitting

> Open Play Group

> Fri: 8.30am - 1pm

Community Lunches

Community Garden

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