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Looking for something different in 2014? Banyule has seven dynamic Neighbourhood Houses & Learning Centres providing people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds with places to meet, share, exchange information and learn together. Each centre offers a diverse range of professional, practical and affordable education, leisure, recreation, creative, vocational and personal development programs, including Nationally Accredited Certificates,VCE and VCAL. All classes are tailored so you can learn at your 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 other activities. 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, CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES SEMESTER 1 FEB/JUNE 2014

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CONTACT COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bundoora Hall, Noorong Avenue, Bundoora Melway Ref: 19 K2PO Box 139, Bundoora VIC 3083Phone/Fax: 9467 6305Office Hours: Tue & Wed 9.00am-2.15pmThur 9.00-11.45am

DIAMOND VALLEY LEARNING CENTRE

Cnr of St Helena & Diamond Creek Roads, GreensboroughPhone: 9435 9060 Fax: 9432 2521www.dvlc.org.au [email protected] Training Organisation 3769Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm

GREENHILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

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-12.30pmChildcare Hours:Mon-Fri 9.00am-12.00pmMon- Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm

LIVINGSTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE

1 Livingstone St, IvanhoeMelway Ref: 31 F7Phone: 9497 [email protected] Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed 10.00 - 4.30pmThurs by appointmentFri 10.00 - 1.00pmFind 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 Lambourne Rd, WatsoniaMelway Ref: 20 D4Phone: 9434 6717 Fax: 9432 [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm

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

OURMISSION

What’s on at your Neighbourhood HouseWhat Neighbourhood Houses mean toour 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 CentreAccess 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, smocking, re-born dolls, jewellery making, knitting and crochet, and a full range of exercise groups such as yoga, gentle aerobics, Pilates, Rai Chi, Zumba and Nia Aging with Grace. Everyone welcome including beginners. Enrolments throughout the year depending on vacancies.

At Diamond Valley Learning Centre in 2014, 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 including health and well being, skills and personal development courses as well as quality childcare. 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, Africandrums and much more. We also run a number of accessible programs that cater for all interests and abilities. If you’re a little unsure about a course or activity we offer free trial sessions. We always like to hearpeople’s feedback and are happy to look at any courses or activities that you might be interested in. Feel free to pop up to the House on the Hill for a chat, coffee or just a look around. All welcome.

At Watsonia Neighbourhood House you can develop your creatove flare, improve your chances of employment, improve your health and wellbeing, become part of a vibrant community and make new friends.

Looking for something different in 2014?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

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Contact Community Centre 9467 6305Fabric & Needles

> Applique and sewing > Bags and quilts > 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 > Sew and chat – informal group

> Smocking > Teddy bears and creative sewing

Craft > Cake decorating > Eggshell artistry > Fun with Merle and Glenis (special needs)

> Mosaics > Papercrafts/card making > Paper tole > Porcelain dolls > Scrapbooking – digital and traditional

> Vinyl dolls – reborn

Art > Acrylic painting > Decorative art > Drawing > Folk art > Gouache painting > Oil painting > Painting – drop in > Pastel art > Watercolour painting

Wellbeing > Gentle aerobics > Nia exercises – sensing mobility

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

Miscellaneous > Cards & board games > Photography > Drop in and chat table

Diamond Valley Learning Centre 9435 9060Start your business

> Exploring Entrepreneurship – free information sessions

> Start your own business seminar series

> Basics of bookkeeping and MYOB

Improve your skillsQualifications include:

> Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) for secondary school

> Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology (ICA 10111)

> Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology (ICA20111)

> Certificate II in Floristry (SFL20110)

> Certificate III in Business Administration

> Medical (BSB31112) > ESL English Language

These nationally recognised courses require an interview before enrolment. To book your interview call 9435 9060.

Short courses > Writing and spelling for work or study

> Nuts and bolts of reading > Maths for work and study > Introduction to Community Services

Computers > Computers for beginners > Computers Gentle Place > Computer club for seniors > Ebay – register, buy and sell

Professional development

> Food Safety Level 1 & 2 > First Aid Level 2 > Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

> Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

> Powertalk – public speaking

These course are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding to eligible students.

Enrich your life through: The arts

> Craft circle > Musique Unique > Introduction to playwriting > Introduction to creative arts > Introduction to floral design

By exploring interests > Writers’ workshop > Exploring women’s issues > Literature for pleasure > OM:NI (Greensborough) > Transitions for men over 45 > Grow your own veggies!!!

Through health and well-being

> Yoga > Bring out your best – building personal confidence

Through language > Italian for beginners > Spanish for beginners

Classes are confirmed when sufficient numbers are reached.

Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre 9435 9287General

> French polishing > Tuning into kids – parenting program

> Tuning into teens – parenting program

> Red Cross Senior First Aid > Red Cross Basic First Aid > Red Cross CPR > Red Cross Refresher First Aid

> First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

> Childbirth education classes > Active birth workshop > Greensborough Historical Society

> Penguin Club

Social and support > Grandparents as Carers Playgroup

> Drop-in centre > Volunteering opportunities

Health and wellbeing > Greenhills Walk and Talk > DRU yoga > Yoga – evening > Tai-Chi – all levels > Pilates – mind and body > Gentle pilates > Evening pilates > Pilates for teens > Cardio and circuit exercise > Belly Dancing – Beginners > Belly Dancing – Advanced > Body Ballet Fitness > Dance Fitness – Step into Shape

> Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise

> Life! Preventing Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke

Children’s classes > Learning land > Bippity Boppity Dance

ChildcareMonday and Friday 9am – 1pm (3+ yrs) 9am – Noon (under 3 yrs) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am – Noon 1pm – 4pm

Livingstone Community Centre 9497 2014Art, craft and creativity

> Ivanhoe Makers Market 3rd Saturday of every month (except Jan) 10am – 4pm

> Learn to draw with Lisa Nolan

> Mosaic community art project FREE

> Painting – oils, watercolour and acrylic

> Crochet - beginners to advanced NEW

> Learn how to make your own mosaic NEW

> Patchwork, quilting and applique

> Knitting

Child and youth activities

> Little Me Big You NEW > Infant baby massage NEW > Spanish for pre-schoolers NEW

> Kalimera Kids’ Greek Playgroup: 6 months – 5yrs

> Fun French for Les Tout Petits: 2-5yrs

> Learningland > Multiple Sclerosis Peer Support Playgroup

> Parent and baby groups 0-12mths

Playgroups: Mon-Fri, 0-4yrs > Chinese Playgroup > Japanese Playgroup NEW

Health and wellbeing > Yoga – early bird Hatha yoga NEW

> Gentle Exercises for Over 50’s

> Ageless Grace Wellness Program NEW

> Get Up and Go Club for Over 60’s NEW

> Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

> Pilates > Tai Chi & Qi Gong > Trauma, Stress and Tension Releasing Workshop NEW

> Walkers and Talkers Group > Yoga – Hatha yoga

Adult language classes > Italian language Conversation Classes

> French: improvers and beginners

> English as a second language Conversation classes NEW

Living Stone Centre for Christian Spirituality

> A space for quiet reflection or prayer – bookings essential

Music and dance > Livingsong Community Choir

> Phoenix Singers A Capella Singing Group

Social and support groups

> Aspergers Teenage Social Group: Comfort Zone (12-16yrs)

> Chinese Older Group > Connections Social Friendship Group

> Friendly Circle Women’s Group

> Beyond Separation

Hall hire available for children’s birthday parties and other special events

Olympic Adult Education 9450 2665Language, literacy andnumeracy

> Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English

> Certificates I-IV in Spoken and Written English

> ESL – Everyday Maths > Maths for Further Study > ESL for Seniors > ESL in the Kitchen > ESL Spelling > Pronunciation and Conversation for Work

> ESL and Computers > VicRoads Driver’s Test Course

> Computer and English classes for Somali men

> Certificates I & II in General Education for Adults

> Working Towards Work > Literacy Spelling > Literacy for Work

Education and training > Certificate III in Children’s Services

Computer skills > ESL for Computers > ESL in the Office > Computer Basics > Computer Confidence

Introductory classes > Food Handling: An Introduction

> Introduction to Floristry

Neighbourhood House > Indigenous school holiday activities

> Composting and recycling from the Home Collective

> eBay, Facebook, Skype, PayPal > Pensioners’ Association > Playgroup > Ukes for U

Expressions of interesttaken for

> Artistically abstract painting > Baking in batches for families > Barista course > Craft and sewing groups > Yoga > Mindful meditation

Community lunch monthly – free

Internet access – free

Rosanna Fire Station Community House 9458 1935Art, craft and creativity

> Creative crafts NEW > Knit and Chat Club > Sew and Chat Club > Sewing for beginners

Children’s activities > Guitar – beginner, age 9 – 12yrs

> Playgroup for all – project NEW

Computers > Broadband for seniors > Buy and sell on eBay and Paypal

> Computer maintenance > Computers for beginners level 1

> Computers for beginners level 2

Photography > Digital camera use > Photography advance level

General Interest > African drumming > Brain gym in action NEW > Button brooches NEW > First Aid and CPR NEW > Guitar for adults > Handmade books – beginners NEW

> Life drawing – beginners

> Movie group > Tarot reading – beginners NEW

> Ukelele NEW > Water colours

Mind, body and spirit > Line dancing > NIA – fitness and wellbeing > Pilates mat work NEW > Rosanna walking group > Zumba > Tai Chi - levels 1 and 2 > Yoga evening - Tue/Thur

Special needs program > Celebrate through art > Daily living skills > Friday U2 Club > Wednesday Club

Child care

Watsonia Neighbourhood House 9434 6717Health and wellbeing

> Fun and fitness > Yoga > Tai Chi > Walking group

Hobby classes > Creative handcraft > Patchwork > Jewellery making > Dressmaking > Mosaics

Art > Art for adults > Pastel art > Drawing

Computer classes > Basic beginners > Progressing > Know what you are doing > iPhones, iPads, Tablets, Androids

Social groups > Scrabble > Cards > Men’s breakfast > Friendship group > Book Club > Japanese mums and bubs > Mums and bubs > Craft group

Variety of workshopsthroughout the year

> Free hearing tests > Free tax help for low incomes earners

> Monthly market - first Saturday each month

> Healers market - last Sunday each month

> Community garden > Volunteering > Work experience > Rooms for hire > Fundraising events > Volunteers needed > Volunteer Committee of Management - new members welcomed

All this and more...Bookings essential for allactivities

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Contact Community Centre 9467 6305Fabric & Needles

> Applique and sewing > Bags and quilts > 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 > Sew and chat – informal group

> Smocking > Teddy bears and creative sewing

Craft > Cake decorating > Eggshell artistry > Fun with Merle and Glenis (special needs)

> Mosaics > Papercrafts/card making > Paper tole > Porcelain dolls > Scrapbooking – digital and traditional

> Vinyl dolls – reborn

Art > Acrylic painting > Decorative art > Drawing > Folk art > Gouache painting > Oil painting > Painting – drop in > Pastel art > Watercolour painting

Wellbeing > Gentle aerobics > Nia exercises – sensing mobility

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

Miscellaneous > Cards & board games > Photography > Drop in and chat table

Diamond Valley Learning Centre 9435 9060Start your business

> Exploring Entrepreneurship – free information sessions

> Start your own business seminar series

> Basics of bookkeeping and MYOB

Improve your skillsQualifications include:

> Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) for secondary school

> Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology (ICA 10111)

> Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology (ICA20111)

> Certificate II in Floristry (SFL20110)

> Certificate III in Business Administration

> Medical (BSB31112) > ESL English Language

These nationally recognised courses require an interview before enrolment. To book your interview call 9435 9060.

Short courses > Writing and spelling for work or study

> Nuts and bolts of reading > Maths for work and study > Introduction to Community Services

Computers > Computers for beginners > Computers Gentle Place > Computer club for seniors > Ebay – register, buy and sell

Professional development

> Food Safety Level 1 & 2 > First Aid Level 2 > Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

> Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

> Powertalk – public speaking

These course are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding to eligible students.

Enrich your life through: The arts

> Craft circle > Musique Unique > Introduction to playwriting > Introduction to creative arts > Introduction to floral design

By exploring interests > Writers’ workshop > Exploring women’s issues > Literature for pleasure > OM:NI (Greensborough) > Transitions for men over 45 > Grow your own veggies!!!

Through health and well-being

> Yoga > Bring out your best – building personal confidence

Through language > Italian for beginners > Spanish for beginners

Classes are confirmed when sufficient numbers are reached.

Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre 9435 9287General

> French polishing > Tuning into kids – parenting program

> Tuning into teens – parenting program

> Red Cross Senior First Aid > Red Cross Basic First Aid > Red Cross CPR > Red Cross Refresher First Aid

> First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

> Childbirth education classes > Active birth workshop > Greensborough Historical Society

> Penguin Club

Social and support > Grandparents as Carers Playgroup

> Drop-in centre > Volunteering opportunities

Health and wellbeing > Greenhills Walk and Talk > DRU yoga > Yoga – evening > Tai-Chi – all levels > Pilates – mind and body > Gentle pilates > Evening pilates > Pilates for teens > Cardio and circuit exercise > Belly Dancing – Beginners > Belly Dancing – Advanced > Body Ballet Fitness > Dance Fitness – Step into Shape

> Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise

> Life! Preventing Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke

Children’s classes > Learning land > Bippity Boppity Dance

ChildcareMonday and Friday 9am – 1pm (3+ yrs) 9am – Noon (under 3 yrs) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am – Noon 1pm – 4pm

Livingstone Community Centre 9497 2014Art, craft and creativity

> Ivanhoe Makers Market 3rd Saturday of every month (except Jan) 10am – 4pm

> Learn to draw with Lisa Nolan

> Mosaic community art project FREE

> Painting – oils, watercolour and acrylic

> Crochet - beginners to advanced NEW

> Learn how to make your own mosaic NEW

> Patchwork, quilting and applique

> Knitting

Child and youth activities

> Little Me Big You NEW > Infant baby massage NEW > Spanish for pre-schoolers NEW

> Kalimera Kids’ Greek Playgroup: 6 months – 5yrs

> Fun French for Les Tout Petits: 2-5yrs

> Learningland > Multiple Sclerosis Peer Support Playgroup

> Parent and baby groups 0-12mths

Playgroups: Mon-Fri, 0-4yrs > Chinese Playgroup > Japanese Playgroup NEW

Health and wellbeing > Yoga – early bird Hatha yoga NEW

> Gentle Exercises for Over 50’s

> Ageless Grace Wellness Program NEW

> Get Up and Go Club for Over 60’s NEW

> Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

> Pilates > Tai Chi & Qi Gong > Trauma, Stress and Tension Releasing Workshop NEW

> Walkers and Talkers Group > Yoga – Hatha yoga

Adult language classes > Italian language Conversation Classes

> French: improvers and beginners

> English as a second language Conversation classes NEW

Living Stone Centre for Christian Spirituality

> A space for quiet reflection or prayer – bookings essential

Music and dance > Livingsong Community Choir

> Phoenix Singers A Capella Singing Group

Social and support groups

> Aspergers Teenage Social Group: Comfort Zone (12-16yrs)

> Chinese Older Group > Connections Social Friendship Group

> Friendly Circle Women’s Group

> Beyond Separation

Hall hire available for children’s birthday parties and other special events

Olympic Adult Education 9450 2665Language, literacy andnumeracy

> Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English

> Certificates I-IV in Spoken and Written English

> ESL – Everyday Maths > Maths for Further Study > ESL for Seniors > ESL in the Kitchen > ESL Spelling > Pronunciation and Conversation for Work

> ESL and Computers > VicRoads Driver’s Test Course

> Computer and English classes for Somali men

> Certificates I & II in General Education for Adults

> Working Towards Work > Literacy Spelling > Literacy for Work

Education and training > Certificate III in Children’s Services

Computer skills > ESL for Computers > ESL in the Office > Computer Basics > Computer Confidence

Introductory classes > Food Handling: An Introduction

> Introduction to Floristry

Neighbourhood House > Indigenous school holiday activities

> Composting and recycling from the Home Collective

> eBay, Facebook, Skype, PayPal > Pensioners’ Association > Playgroup > Ukes for U

Expressions of interesttaken for

> Artistically abstract painting > Baking in batches for families > Barista course > Craft and sewing groups > Yoga > Mindful meditation

Community lunch monthly – free

Internet access – free

Rosanna Fire Station Community House 9458 1935Art, craft and creativity

> Creative crafts NEW > Knit and Chat Club > Sew and Chat Club > Sewing for beginners

Children’s activities > Guitar – beginner, age 9 – 12yrs

> Playgroup for all – project NEW

Computers > Broadband for seniors > Buy and sell on eBay and Paypal

> Computer maintenance > Computers for beginners level 1

> Computers for beginners level 2

Photography > Digital camera use > Photography advance level

General Interest > African drumming > Brain gym in action NEW > Button brooches NEW > First Aid and CPR NEW > Guitar for adults > Handmade books – beginners NEW

> Life drawing – beginners

> Movie group > Tarot reading – beginners NEW

> Ukelele NEW > Water colours

Mind, body and spirit > Line dancing > NIA – fitness and wellbeing > Pilates mat work NEW > Rosanna walking group > Zumba > Tai Chi - levels 1 and 2 > Yoga evening - Tue/Thur

Special needs program > Celebrate through art > Daily living skills > Friday U2 Club > Wednesday Club

Child care

Watsonia Neighbourhood House 9434 6717Health and wellbeing

> Fun and fitness > Yoga > Tai Chi > Walking group

Hobby classes > Creative handcraft > Patchwork > Jewellery making > Dressmaking > Mosaics

Art > Art for adults > Pastel art > Drawing

Computer classes > Basic beginners > Progressing > Know what you are doing > iPhones, iPads, Tablets, Androids

Social groups > Scrabble > Cards > Men’s breakfast > Friendship group > Book Club > Japanese mums and bubs > Mums and bubs > Craft group

Variety of workshopsthroughout the year

> Free hearing tests > Free tax help for low incomes earners

> Monthly market - first Saturday each month

> Healers market - last Sunday each month

> Community garden > Volunteering > Work experience > Rooms for hire > Fundraising events > Volunteers needed > Volunteer Committee of Management - new members welcomed

All this and more...Bookings essential for allactivities

321

Page 4: Banyule neighbourhood houses feb june2014

Contact Community Centre 9467 6305Fabric & Needles

> Applique and sewing > Bags and quilts > 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 > Sew and chat – informal group

> Smocking > Teddy bears and creative sewing

Craft > Cake decorating > Eggshell artistry > Fun with Merle and Glenis (special needs)

> Mosaics > Papercrafts/card making > Paper tole > Porcelain dolls > Scrapbooking – digital and traditional

> Vinyl dolls – reborn

Art > Acrylic painting > Decorative art > Drawing > Folk art > Gouache painting > Oil painting > Painting – drop in > Pastel art > Watercolour painting

Wellbeing > Gentle aerobics > Nia exercises – sensing mobility

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

Miscellaneous > Cards & board games > Photography > Drop in and chat table

Diamond Valley Learning Centre 9435 9060Start your business

> Exploring Entrepreneurship – free information sessions

> Start your own business seminar series

> Basics of bookkeeping and MYOB

Improve your skillsQualifications include:

> Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) for secondary school

> Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology (ICA 10111)

> Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology (ICA20111)

> Certificate II in Floristry (SFL20110)

> Certificate III in Business Administration

> Medical (BSB31112) > ESL English Language

These nationally recognised courses require an interview before enrolment. To book your interview call 9435 9060.

Short courses > Writing and spelling for work or study

> Nuts and bolts of reading > Maths for work and study > Introduction to Community Services

Computers > Computers for beginners > Computers Gentle Place > Computer club for seniors > Ebay – register, buy and sell

Professional development

> Food Safety Level 1 & 2 > First Aid Level 2 > Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

> Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

> Powertalk – public speaking

These course are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding to eligible students.

Enrich your life through: The arts

> Craft circle > Musique Unique > Introduction to playwriting > Introduction to creative arts > Introduction to floral design

By exploring interests > Writers’ workshop > Exploring women’s issues > Literature for pleasure > OM:NI (Greensborough) > Transitions for men over 45 > Grow your own veggies!!!

Through health and well-being

> Yoga > Bring out your best – building personal confidence

Through language > Italian for beginners > Spanish for beginners

Classes are confirmed when sufficient numbers are reached.

Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre 9435 9287General

> French polishing > Tuning into kids – parenting program

> Tuning into teens – parenting program

> Red Cross Senior First Aid > Red Cross Basic First Aid > Red Cross CPR > Red Cross Refresher First Aid

> First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

> Childbirth education classes > Active birth workshop > Greensborough Historical Society

> Penguin Club

Social and support > Grandparents as Carers Playgroup

> Drop-in centre > Volunteering opportunities

Health and wellbeing > Greenhills Walk and Talk > DRU yoga > Yoga – evening > Tai-Chi – all levels > Pilates – mind and body > Gentle pilates > Evening pilates > Pilates for teens > Cardio and circuit exercise > Belly Dancing – Beginners > Belly Dancing – Advanced > Body Ballet Fitness > Dance Fitness – Step into Shape

> Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise

> Life! Preventing Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke

Children’s classes > Learning land > Bippity Boppity Dance

ChildcareMonday and Friday 9am – 1pm (3+ yrs) 9am – Noon (under 3 yrs) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am – Noon 1pm – 4pm

Livingstone Community Centre 9497 2014Art, craft and creativity

> Ivanhoe Makers Market 3rd Saturday of every month (except Jan) 10am – 4pm

> Learn to draw with Lisa Nolan

> Mosaic community art project FREE

> Painting – oils, watercolour and acrylic

> Crochet - beginners to advanced NEW

> Learn how to make your own mosaic NEW

> Patchwork, quilting and applique

> Knitting

Child and youth activities

> Little Me Big You NEW > Infant baby massage NEW > Spanish for pre-schoolers NEW

> Kalimera Kids’ Greek Playgroup: 6 months – 5yrs

> Fun French for Les Tout Petits: 2-5yrs

> Learningland > Multiple Sclerosis Peer Support Playgroup

> Parent and baby groups 0-12mths

Playgroups: Mon-Fri, 0-4yrs > Chinese Playgroup > Japanese Playgroup NEW

Health and wellbeing > Yoga – early bird Hatha yoga NEW

> Gentle Exercises for Over 50’s

> Ageless Grace Wellness Program NEW

> Get Up and Go Club for Over 60’s NEW

> Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

> Pilates > Tai Chi & Qi Gong > Trauma, Stress and Tension Releasing Workshop NEW

> Walkers and Talkers Group > Yoga – Hatha yoga

Adult language classes > Italian language Conversation Classes

> French: improvers and beginners

> English as a second language Conversation classes NEW

Living Stone Centre for Christian Spirituality

> A space for quiet reflection or prayer – bookings essential

Music and dance > Livingsong Community Choir

> Phoenix Singers A Capella Singing Group

Social and support groups

> Aspergers Teenage Social Group: Comfort Zone (12-16yrs)

> Chinese Older Group > Connections Social Friendship Group

> Friendly Circle Women’s Group

> Beyond Separation

Hall hire available for children’s birthday parties and other special events

Olympic Adult Education 9450 2665Language, literacy andnumeracy

> Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English

> Certificates I-IV in Spoken and Written English

> ESL – Everyday Maths > Maths for Further Study > ESL for Seniors > ESL in the Kitchen > ESL Spelling > Pronunciation and Conversation for Work

> ESL and Computers > VicRoads Driver’s Test Course

> Computer and English classes for Somali men

> Certificates I & II in General Education for Adults

> Working Towards Work > Literacy Spelling > Literacy for Work

Education and training > Certificate III in Children’s Services

Computer skills > ESL for Computers > ESL in the Office > Computer Basics > Computer Confidence

Introductory classes > Food Handling: An Introduction

> Introduction to Floristry

Neighbourhood House > Indigenous school holiday activities

> Composting and recycling from the Home Collective

> eBay, Facebook, Skype, PayPal > Pensioners’ Association > Playgroup > Ukes for U

Expressions of interesttaken for

> Artistically abstract painting > Baking in batches for families > Barista course > Craft and sewing groups > Yoga > Mindful meditation

Community lunch monthly – free

Internet access – free

Rosanna Fire Station Community House 9458 1935Art, craft and creativity

> Creative crafts NEW > Knit and Chat Club > Sew and Chat Club > Sewing for beginners

Children’s activities > Guitar – beginner, age 9 – 12yrs

> Playgroup for all – project NEW

Computers > Broadband for seniors > Buy and sell on eBay and Paypal

> Computer maintenance > Computers for beginners level 1

> Computers for beginners level 2

Photography > Digital camera use > Photography advance level

General Interest > African drumming > Brain gym in action NEW > Button brooches NEW > First Aid and CPR NEW > Guitar for adults > Handmade books – beginners NEW

> Life drawing – beginners

> Movie group > Tarot reading – beginners NEW

> Ukelele NEW > Water colours

Mind, body and spirit > Line dancing > NIA – fitness and wellbeing > Pilates mat work NEW > Rosanna walking group > Zumba > Tai Chi - levels 1 and 2 > Yoga evening - Tue/Thur

Special needs program > Celebrate through art > Daily living skills > Friday U2 Club > Wednesday Club

Child care

Watsonia Neighbourhood House 9434 6717Health and wellbeing

> Fun and fitness > Yoga > Tai Chi > Walking group

Hobby classes > Creative handcraft > Patchwork > Jewellery making > Dressmaking > Mosaics

Art > Art for adults > Pastel art > Drawing

Computer classes > Basic beginners > Progressing > Know what you are doing > iPhones, iPads, Tablets, Androids

Social groups > Scrabble > Cards > Men’s breakfast > Friendship group > Book Club > Japanese mums and bubs > Mums and bubs > Craft group

Variety of workshopsthroughout the year

> Free hearing tests > Free tax help for low incomes earners

> Monthly market - first Saturday each month

> Healers market - last Sunday each month

> Community garden > Volunteering > Work experience > Rooms for hire > Fundraising events > Volunteers needed > Volunteer Committee of Management - new members welcomed

All this and more...Bookings essential for allactivities

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CONTACT COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bundoora Hall, Noorong Avenue, Bundoora Melway Ref: 19 K2PO Box 139, Bundoora VIC 3083Phone/Fax: 9467 6305Office Hours: Tue & Wed 9.00am-2.15pmThur 9.00-11.45am

DIAMOND VALLEY LEARNING CENTRE

Cnr of St Helena & Diamond Creek Roads, GreensboroughPhone: 9435 9060 Fax: 9432 2521www.dvlc.org.au [email protected] Training Organisation 3769Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm

GREENHILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

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-12.30pmChildcare Hours:Mon-Fri 9.00am-12.00pmMon- Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm

LIVINGSTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE

1 Livingstone St, IvanhoeMelway Ref: 31 F7Phone: 9497 [email protected] Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed 10.00 - 4.30pmThurs by appointmentFri 10.00 - 1.00pmFind 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 Lambourne Rd, WatsoniaMelway Ref: 20 D4Phone: 9434 6717 Fax: 9432 [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm

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

OURMISSION

What’s on at your Neighbourhood HouseWhat Neighbourhood Houses mean toour 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 CentreAccess 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, smocking, re-born dolls, jewellery making, knitting and crochet, and a full range of exercise groups such as yoga, gentle aerobics, Pilates, Rai Chi, Zumba and Nia Aging with Grace. Everyone welcome including beginners. Enrolments throughout the year depending on vacancies.

At Diamond Valley Learning Centre in 2014, 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 including health and well being, skills and personal development courses as well as quality childcare. 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, Africandrums and much more. We also run a number of accessible programs that cater for all interests and abilities. If you’re a little unsure about a course or activity we offer free trial sessions. We always like to hearpeople’s feedback and are happy to look at any courses or activities that you might be interested in. Feel free to pop up to the House on the Hill for a chat, coffee or just a look around. All welcome.

At Watsonia Neighbourhood House you can develop your creatove flare, improve your chances of employment, improve your health and wellbeing, become part of a vibrant community and make new friends.

Looking for something different in 2014?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!

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CONTACT COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bundoora Hall, Noorong Avenue, Bundoora Melway Ref: 19 K2PO Box 139, Bundoora VIC 3083Phone/Fax: 9467 6305Office Hours: Tue & Wed 9.00am-2.15pmThur 9.00-11.45am

DIAMOND VALLEY LEARNING CENTRE

Cnr of St Helena & Diamond Creek Roads, GreensboroughPhone: 9435 9060 Fax: 9432 2521www.dvlc.org.au [email protected] Training Organisation 3769Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm

GREENHILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

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-12.30pmChildcare Hours:Mon-Fri 9.00am-12.00pmMon- Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm

LIVINGSTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE

1 Livingstone St, IvanhoeMelway Ref: 31 F7Phone: 9497 [email protected] Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed 10.00 - 4.30pmThurs by appointmentFri 10.00 - 1.00pmFind 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 Lambourne Rd, WatsoniaMelway Ref: 20 D4Phone: 9434 6717 Fax: 9432 [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm

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

OURMISSION

What’s on at your Neighbourhood HouseWhat Neighbourhood Houses mean toour 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 CentreAccess 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, smocking, re-born dolls, jewellery making, knitting and crochet, and a full range of exercise groups such as yoga, gentle aerobics, Pilates, Rai Chi, Zumba and Nia Aging with Grace. Everyone welcome including beginners. Enrolments throughout the year depending on vacancies.

At Diamond Valley Learning Centre in 2014, 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 including health and well being, skills and personal development courses as well as quality childcare. 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, Africandrums and much more. We also run a number of accessible programs that cater for all interests and abilities. If you’re a little unsure about a course or activity we offer free trial sessions. We always like to hearpeople’s feedback and are happy to look at any courses or activities that you might be interested in. Feel free to pop up to the House on the Hill for a chat, coffee or just a look around. All welcome.

At Watsonia Neighbourhood House you can develop your creatove flare, improve your chances of employment, improve your health and wellbeing, become part of a vibrant community and make new friends.

Looking for something different in 2014?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!

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