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Ryde City Council Community Directory Prepared March 2018 Disclaimer: All information is supplied by individual service providers and no guarantee can be given as to its accuracy. Inclusion of a service does not imply endorsement or recommendation. 1 RYDE Education and Training Computer and Internet Training ........................................................................................................................ 1 English Language Classes ................................................................................................................................ 1 Job Training ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Literacy and Numeracy Programmes ................................................................................................................ 5 Music Classes.................................................................................................................................................... 7 Other Training and Courses .............................................................................................................................. 8 Preschools ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Public Speaking ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Schools (Primary government) ........................................................................................................................ 11 Schools (Primary non-government) ................................................................................................................. 13 Schools (Secondary government) ................................................................................................................... 14 Schools (Secondary non-government) ............................................................................................................ 15 Special Education ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Tertiary Education ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Computer and Internet Training Computer Pals for Seniors West Ryde 02 9874 2645 [email protected] www.cpalswr.com.au Location: St Columb's Church, Corner of Bellevue Ave & Dickson Ave, West Ryde, NSW Services: Provides computer training, from basic skills to advanced techniques, to seniors. Beginners, Internet, Photo Organisation, Computer Security Overview, IPad, IPhone, Android & W10 classes now available.1 hour lessons various times Mon-Fri. English Language Classes

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Ryde City Council Community Directory Prepared March 2018

Disclaimer: All information is supplied by individual service providers and no guarantee can be given as to its accuracy. Inclusion of a service does not imply endorsement or recommendation.

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RYDE Education and Training Computer and Internet Training ........................................................................................................................ 1

English Language Classes ................................................................................................................................ 1 Job Training ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Literacy and Numeracy Programmes ................................................................................................................ 5

Music Classes.................................................................................................................................................... 7

Other Training and Courses .............................................................................................................................. 8

Preschools ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Public Speaking ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Schools (Primary government) ........................................................................................................................ 11

Schools (Primary non-government) ................................................................................................................. 13

Schools (Secondary government) ................................................................................................................... 14

Schools (Secondary non-government) ............................................................................................................ 15

Special Education ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Tertiary Education ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Computer and Internet Training Computer Pals for Seniors West Ryde 02 9874 2645 [email protected] www.cpalswr.com.au Location: St Columb's Church, Corner of Bellevue Ave & Dickson Ave, West Ryde, NSW Services: Provides computer training, from basic skills to advanced techniques, to seniors. Beginners, Internet, Photo Organisation, Computer Security Overview, IPad, IPhone, Android & W10 classes now available.1 hour lessons various times Mon-Fri.

English Language Classes

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CCA English Conversation Classes 02 9858 3222 [email protected] www.ccas.org.au Location: Macquarie Park, NSW Services: Small and friendly classes held in Eastwood and Macquarie Park for all levels

Christian Community Aid Book Club 02 9858 1377 [email protected] Location: Meets at Christian Fellowship Hall, 165 Shaftsbury Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: The group meet to improve their English skills and to meet new friends. Members read a couple of chapters a week and retell the story in their own words. Questions are also asked regarding vocabulary and grammar.

Eastwood Christian Fellowship 02 9878 2957, 0414 423 407 [email protected] www.eastwoodgospel.com/ Location: 165 Shaftesbury Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: Chapel

English as a Second Language Classes 02 9874 1610 [email protected] www.stphils.org.au Location: St Philip's Anglican Church, Cnr Shaftsbury & Rutledge Sts, Eastwood, NSW Services: English classes for beginners to advanced. Our teachers are trained volunteers. Classes run during school term only.

English Conversation Classes 02 9817 4160; 02 9809 7616 [email protected] Location: St Charles Parish Centre, 582 Victoria Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced English conversation classes with tutors trained at university and TAFE. Everyone is welcome, particularly newly arrived migrants and/or refugees.

English Language Classes - Eastwood Uniting Church 02 9858 5732 [email protected] www.euc.org.au Location: Eastwood Uniting Church, Cnr Lakeside Rd & Hillview St, Eastwood, NSW Services: English Language Classes. All levels - beginners to advance.Mondays: 9.30am - 11.00amTuesdays: 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Macquarie University English Language Centre 02 9850 6410 [email protected] Location: Building E3B Level 3 Macquarie University, Herring Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Offers intensive English courses (ELICOS) for international students; IELTS testing and IELTS preparation courses, including IELTS online.

Meadowbank TAFE English Language Courses 02 9942 3322 https://courses.tafensw.edu.au/english-skills/?gclid=CIP9-u-X5NMCFdkGKgodzuIPqg Location: Cnr See St & Constitution Rd, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Courses offered are: AMEP English courses which are free for eligible migrants; English for Speakers of Other Languages; English for Further Study; English for Academic Purposes; Employment, Education and Training (EET) for Child Studies and Work Skills; English Pronunciation.

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Outreach. Meadowbank TAFE 02 9942 3815 [email protected] www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/Services/Outreach.aspx Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Outreach projects are organised to provide supported access to education for people experiencing educational disadvantage eg. Early school leavers, Language other than English background, unemployment, mental health issues, geographical isolation, disrupted education. Aims to lead them onto further education and employment. Held where venues are available.

River City Church 02 9863 4280; 0425 290 690 [email protected] www.rivercitychurch.net.au Location: Shepherd's Bay Community Centre, 3A Bay Drive, Meadowbank, NSW Services: A multicultural family oriented church with activities for children. Midweek connect groups. English learning classes for ESL.

St Anne's English Conversation Class 02 9809 1322 [email protected] www.stannes.org.au Location: Held at St Annes Ryde Anglican Church, Cnr Gowrie & Church Sts, Ryde, NSW Services: English Classes for beginners to advanced. All tutors are volunteers.

West Ryde Baptist Church English Classes 02 9871 8228 [email protected] www.westrydebaptist.org.au Location: Cnr Victoria Rd & Endeavour St, West Ryde, NSW Services: English Conversation Classes Mon, Tue & Wed 10am - 12.30pm. Beginners - Advanced students.

Job Training Achieve Australia 1300 224 438 [email protected] www.achieveaustralia.org.au Location: Suite 101, Level 1, 1 Epping Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Provides employment options for people with a disability and/or mental illness. Options include:NDIS plan management; Transition to work; Commercial enterprises employment; Day Programs and Community Living; Drop in Support.

Cornucopia Cafe & Nursery/Mars Garden Maintenance 02 9816 0393 [email protected] www.mars-inc.com.au Location: Bldg 22B Old Gladesville Hospital, Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Hospitality and horticulture rehabilitation / vocational training for people with psychiatric disability, provided by a commercially run coffee shop and local native plant nursery.MARS INC was set up in 1988 to provide employment and support to people living in the community an ongoing mental illness.

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Meadowbank TAFE. Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE 131 674, 02 9942 3666, [email protected] www.tafestudy.info Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Offers a variety of courses from Certificate, advanced diploma, degrees, trades and short flexible courses including business, fine arts, hairdressing, sport and recreation, beauty and welfare, information technology, literacy, engineering trades, construction and transport, hospitality, child studies and therapeutic massage.

New Horizons Enterprises Ltd 02 9490 0000 [email protected] www.newhorizons.net.au Location: 15 Twin Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: New Horizons is a non-profit provider of support services for people with a disability, mental illness and those who are frail aged. Head office is located at North Ryde in Sydney. New Horizons has a total of 18 sites throughout Sydney and in every major coastal centre from the central coasts to Tweed Heads covering more than 3/4 of the NSW population. Service Users must be on a Disability Support Pension and aged 16 years or older.

Northern Area Participation & Employment Committee (NAPEC) 02 8877 5151 [email protected] Location: Meet at Ryde Community Mental Health Centre, 39-41 Fourth Ave, Eastwood, NSW Services: Hosted by Northern Sydney Local Health District, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Department, this group focuses on employment, training and Disability Employment Service relating to people with mental illness. It meets 3 times per year (Feb, Jul, Nov) at Ryde Community Mental Health Centre (Eastwood), and 2 meetings per year (May, Sep) at Chatswood Centrelink. NAPEC started in 1998 and regularly attracts 25-30 people representatives of agencies and government departments to explore real strategies to help clients with mental illness.

One Door Mental Health - Head Office 02 9879 2600 [email protected] www.onedoor.org.au/ Location: Building 36 Gladesville Hospital, Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Trained mental health staff provide a variety of services that aim to meet the individual needs of people living with mental illness, their carers, families and friends. These services include one to one support (in and out of home), centre based activities (planned recreational, social and educational activities) and community access (individual or group activities that encourage community participation) and 24 hour respite for carers and consumers. There are carer services, centre-based services, education and training, employment services, health care and individual, group and youth support services. Please refer to the website for more details.

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The Learning Clinic 02 9817 7002 [email protected] www.thelearningclinic.com.au Location: 146 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Registered NDIS Provider. Intensive, Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapy for children, adolescents and adults with Autism or other learning disorders. Proficiency and creativity in teaching language, play and socialisation skills. TLC ABA programs are flexible to adapt to best suit the individual needs of each client we work with.

The ORS Group 1800 000 677 [email protected] www.orsgroup.com.au Location: Level 1, 5-9 Devlin St, Ryde, NSW Services: The ORS Group is a national company with over 60 offices across Australia. We offer a range of services to participants, injured workers, people with disability, employers and people who want to improve their work situation. Our employment related services are designed to help individuals harness their abilities, meet their challenges and achieve both their personal and professional goals.

Literacy and Numeracy Programmes Campus Wellbeing and Support Services 02 9850 7497 [email protected] mq.edu.au/disability Location: Level 2, 16 Wally's Walk, Macquarie University, NSW Services: Campus Wellbeing and Support Services provides assessments and supports to students with disabilities attending the University.

Christian Community Aid Book Club 02 9858 1377 [email protected] Location: Meets at Christian Fellowship Hall, 165 Shaftsbury Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: The group meet to improve their English skills and to meet new friends. Members read a couple of chapters a week and retell the story in their own words. Questions are also asked regarding vocabulary and grammar.

English Language Classes - Eastwood Uniting Church 02 9858 5732 [email protected] www.euc.org.au Location: Eastwood Uniting Church, Cnr Lakeside Rd & Hillview St, Eastwood, NSW Services: English Language Classes. All levels - beginners to advance.Mondays: 9.30am - 11.00amTuesdays: 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Geoff Pollard Tennis Centre. Macquarie University Tennis Courts 02 9877 0679 [email protected] www.barclayacademy.com.au Location: Cnr Talavera & Culloden Rds, Marsfield, NSW Services: 12 court complex. Day and night tennis. Private coaching. School holiday program. Children's group coaching. Set in the university's sportsfields with a children's playground and bbq facilities.

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James An College 02 9874 5888 [email protected] www.jamesancollege.com Location: Suite 3a, 14 Glen St, Eastwood, NSW Services: Tuition for Primary and Secondary students. HSC tuition - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths (Ext 1 & 2), English, Economics

Kip McGrath Education Centres 02 9874 6982 www.kipmcgrath.com.au/Australia/Eastwood.aspx?contextid=634484888381112500 Location: Suite 1, 33 West Pde, Eastwood, NSW Services: Provides a structured, individualised program of lessons and homework in English, spelling, reading comprehension, written expression, physics & maths from K to HSC.

Making Up Lost Time In Literacy (MultiLit) 1300 559 919 [email protected] www.multilit.com Location: Suite 2, Level 3, 75 Talavera Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW Services: Provides assessment and educational and tutoring services for students experiencing difficulty in acquiring reading and related literacy skills from preschool to young adults. Can also provide online programs. Second location at 102/5 Celebration Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, to service the north-west and Hills district of Sydney, NSW.

Meadowbank TAFE. Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE 131 674, 02 9942 3666, [email protected] www.tafestudy.info Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Offers a variety of courses from Certificate, advanced diploma, degrees, trades and short flexible courses including business, fine arts, hairdressing, sport and recreation, beauty and welfare, information technology, literacy, engineering trades, construction and transport, hospitality, child studies and therapeutic massage.

MUSEC School for Children with Special Learning Needs 02 9850 8691, 02 9850 9697 [email protected] www.musec.mq.edu.au/community_outreach/musec_school/ Location: Building X5A, Special Education Centre, Balaclava Rd, Macquarie University, NSW Services: Independent special school for children from kindergarten to year 6 with an intellectual disability, language disability, autism or who are enrolled in special education services in a special school or unit or who receive integration funding.

Outreach. Meadowbank TAFE 02 9942 3815 [email protected] www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/Services/Outreach.aspx Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Outreach projects are organised to provide supported access to education for people experiencing educational disadvantage eg. Early school leavers, Language other than English background, unemployment, mental health issues, geographical isolation, disrupted education. Aims to lead them onto further education and employment. Held where venues are available.

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Planet Edupia College Ryde 02 9877 6011 [email protected] www.planetedupia.com.au/ Location: Level 1, Top Ryde Shopping Centre, Cnr Blaxland Rd and Devlin St, Ryde, NSW

Services: Coaching for children K-12. English, maths, general ability, science, physics. Preparation for OC Tests, Selective School exams and Scholarship exams.

Music Classes Davin Griffiths-Jones School of Performing Arts 02 9838 7035 [email protected] www.davingj.com.au Location: 44-148 Suite 6 Coxs Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Focuses on multi-skilled training in dance, vocal and acting also welcomes students who dance for a hobby and exercise.

International School of Music - Ryde 02 9807 2187, 0422 264 473 [email protected] www.ismryde.com.au Location: Held in the Uniting Church Hall, 25-27 Church St, Ryde, NSW Services: Jitterbugs Music (2-3 year old), Little Beeboper Music (3-4 year old), Pianorama Junior ( 4-6 year old ) Pianorama Primary ( 7 and above): "Jitterbugs Music" ($14/30 min) for 2 year olds;"Little Beebopper Music" ($19.00/45 min) for 3 year olds includes singing,music, games coordination development, etc. "Pianorama Junior " ($24.00/45 min) for4- 6 Pianorama Primary ($25/45 min) for 7 and above musician program with group keyboard instruction, reading, aural and rhythmic skills developed simultaneously. Private tuition available. AMEB exams optional.

Jdance Performance Studio 02 9868 4830 [email protected] www.jdance.com.au Location: 78 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield, NSW Services: Adults, senior & junior dancing classes, including tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, acrobatics, zumba and contemporary dance.

My Musical Adventure 0403 452 238 [email protected] www.mymusicaladventure.com.au Location: Denistone East, Denistone East, NSW Services: Piano lessons for all ages from 4. Private or shared lessons. Contemporary, classical, blues and accompaniment pieces Early Childhood Music & Movement lessons for new borns to 7 years old.

Rhapsody Studios 02 9817 2805 [email protected] www.rhapsodystudios.com.au Location: 181a Ryde Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Studio offering classes in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Boys Hip Hop, RAD Ballet, Contemporary, Eisteddfod teams, Little Stars (1-4 years), combo classes (4-7 years), Acro, Stretch and conditioning classes

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Sound Expression - Music Therapy 0416 288 917 [email protected] www.soundexpression.com.au Location: Sound Expression, 7 Avon Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: The clinic provides music therapy, music lessons and school-readiness programs for children and adults with disability. NDIS Provider.

Xtreme Energy Dance 0416 889 931 [email protected] www.xtremeenergydance.com.au Location: Scout Hall, 72 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield, NSW Services: Classes in jazz, hip hop, ballet and tap dancing. Also held at Uniting Church, 17 Acacia Street, Denistone East. RAD syllabus but no exams.

Other Training and Courses CULTIVATE NSW - Horticultural Therapy Society of NSW Inc 02 9448 6392 [email protected] www.cultivatensw.org.au Location: Telopea Centre, 59 Parkes St, Ryde, NSW Services: Promotes positive change through gardening in recreation and rehabilitation for people with disabilities, older people, and people who work or care for them. Information and demonstrations on tools, accessible or low maintenance gardening. Assists industry-specific training. Promotes training, e.g. nationally accredited Therapeutic Horticulture course (1 day for 8 weeks), Padstow TAFE. Can provide talks, demonstrations, workshops (4hr) special courses and Open days by arrangement.

Italian Saturday Class 02 9572 9077 www.ibs.nsw.edu.au/ Location: Held at Gladesville Public School, Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Italian language class for children (any nationality) aged 5-16 yrs.

Ryde Family Services 02 9334 0111 [email protected] www.rydefamilyservices.org.au/ Location: West Ryde Community Building, 3-5 Anthony Rd, West Ryde, NSW Services: Family support services for families with children under 18 years of age living in the Ryde/Hunters Hill LGA. Services include counselling, advocacy, advice and referral, supported playgroup. Homelessness Early Intervention Service for single people and families with or without children living in the Northern Sydney District.

Sydney Korean Women's Association 02 9801 5512 [email protected] Location: Cnr Balaclava & Agincourt Rds, Marsfield, NSW Services: The SKWA provides: classes in health, dance classes, and seminars for Centrelink, citizenship, education, housing, health, women, youth and children's issues. Information and referrals on a range of services.

Preschools

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Active Learning International Preschool Eastwood 02 9874 6699 [email protected] Location: 36 Henderson St, Eastwood, NSW Services: We are a long day care centre for children aged 2-5years. We provide high quality education and professional care through a team of qualified and dedicated staff in a safe, happy, nurturing and stimulating environment. We also have a school readiness program forchildren in their final year. Mandarin language and piano classes are offered. We have a qualified cook who freshly prepares all daily meals.

Christ Church Gladesville Preschool 02 9817 2631 www.christchurch.org.au Location: 4 Jordan St, Gladesville, NSW Services: 60 place funded community based preschool, 120 per week.

Christopher Robin Preschool & Long Day Care 02 9876 3834 [email protected] www.christopherrobinpreschool.com.au Location: 125 Vimiera Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: 21 places private preschool, occasional care, vacation care and long day care centre.

Explore & Develop Macquarie Park 02 9889 1200 [email protected] www.exploreanddevelop.com.au Location: Pinnacle Office Park, 6-8 Giffnock Ave, Macquarie Park, NSW Services: Preschool and long day care centre with natural play spaces, above average child to staff ratios and above average space requirements for both indoor and outdoor areas.

Explore & Develop North Ryde -Triniti 02 9889 0440 [email protected] www.northryde.exploreanddevelop.com.au Location: Triniti Business Campus, T3 Level 1, 39 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Preschool and long day care centre with natural play spaces, above average child to staff ratios and above average space requirements for both indoor and outdoor areas.

Giant Steps Sydney Ltd 02 9879 4971 [email protected] www.giantsteps.net.au Location: Step House, 23 Punt Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Provides comprehensive services to children aged 5 to 18, with primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Provides trans-disciplinary education with therapy remediation (speech, music, occupational) in a single program, and a gradual systematic approach to integrating children into local schools. Addresses underlying neurological impairments so child can benefit from an academic program. Giant Steps Early Learning - early intervention for children with autism ages 3 to 6. Weekly playgroup "Playsteps" for ages 18 months to 5 years at Gladesville.

Goulding Hill Preschool 02 9809 3468 [email protected] gouldinghillpreschool.com.au/ Location: 2 Hancott St, Ryde, NSW Services: 40 place community based funded pre-school. Priority to 4 yr olds, children with special needs and non-English speaking background families. Children's computers, big, shady playground.

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Hans & Gretel Kindergarten & Long Day Care Centre 02 9809 2164 [email protected] ifp.mychild.gov.au/ChildCareService/Provider.aspx/10990/Hans-And-Gretel-Long-Day-Kindergarten-Service Location: 27 Malvina St, Ryde, NSW Services: 39 place private long day care pre-school kindergarten.

Imaginations Pre-school 02 9877 0562 [email protected] www.imaginationspreschool.com.au Location: 33 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield, NSW Services: 28 place centre. Long Day Care. Cater for children aged 2 to 6.

Kids' Cottage +612 9879 7977 [email protected] www.kidscottage.com.au Location: 329 Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Private 34 place long day care centre with preschool program.

KU Eastwood Preschool 02 9874 3162 [email protected] www.ku.com.au Location: 4a Rutledge St, Eastwood, NSW Services: 4O place community based funded preschool.

KU North Ryde Preschool 02 9878 0254 [email protected] www.ku.com.au/ Location: 147-151 Coxs Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: 40 place per day community based funded preschool providing full day sessions only.

North Ryde Community Preschool Inc 02 9808 3015 [email protected] www.nrcp.org.au Location: 13 Clermont Ave, Ryde, NSW Services: 40 place community based funded preschool. Special needs teacher; children with special needs are integrated into the pre-school program. Concessions are available for low income earners and single parents. Names can be included on waiting list from 2years.

Putney Playground Kindergarten 02 9808 2540 [email protected] putneyplay.com.au/ Location: 6 Frances Rd, Putney, NSW Services: 36 place private preschool kindergarten. Computer gym, keyboard lessons, kindi dance, multi sports and tennis lessons.

Red Robin Kindergarten 02 9874 5717 [email protected] www.redrobin.com.au Location: 19 Welby St, Eastwood, NSW Services: 40 place privately owned Child Care Centre for 2-6yrs. Families have a choice of Short Day Care (9am-3pm) or Long Day Care (8am-6pm).

St Dunstan's Preschool Kindergarten Inc 02 9887 1481 [email protected] www.stdpk.org.au Location: 112 Lovell Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: 40 place community based funded preschool. Children may attend Mon-Wed or Thu-Fri.

St George's Preschool (Marsfield) Inc 02 9887 1281 [email protected] www.stgeorgespreschool.com.au Location: 100 Balaclava Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: 27 place per day community based funded preschool. Names can be placed on waiting list from 2yrs.

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St John's North Ryde Preschool Association Inc 02 9888 7835 [email protected] www.northrydeanglican.org.au Location: 152 Coxs Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: 40 place community based funded preschool. Provision for children with special needs and children from NESB.

Tennyson Preschool Kindergarten 02 9879 4296 www.echildcare.com.au/gladesville-tennyson/ Location: 15a Stanbury St, Gladesville, NSW Services: 29 place private pre-school. Fee relief approved.An Early Learning Program

The Children's House Montessori Preschool 02 9889 0400 [email protected] www.sydneymontessorisociety.nsw.edu.au Location: 109 Cressy Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Community based not-for-profit preschool for children from three years of age. Children attend for 3 years including 1st year of school.

Truscott Street Public School 02 9878 1264 [email protected] www.truscottst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: Truscott St, North Ryde, NSW Services: A mainstream (regular) public school that also has 4 classes for children with multiple and physical disabilities. Students with these special needs may begin their schooling from preschool age (4 years).

Public Speaking Happy Hunters Hill Toastmasters 02 9808 2774 [email protected] happyhuntershill.toastmastersclubs.org Location: Meet at Gladesville Sporties Club, Ryde Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: To gain and develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills in a friendly, encouraging environment.

Ryde District Toastmasters 0418 276 808 [email protected] www.rydetm.org.au Location: Meet at North Ryde Golf Club, Twin Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: To develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills in a friendly encouraging environment.

Schools (Primary government) Denistone East Public School 02 9874 6678 [email protected] www.denistonee-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Location: Lovell Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: Public school, K-6. Swimming pool available for hire weekend afternoons. Hall available for hire. Conditions apply.

Eastwood Heights Public School 02 9876 4732 [email protected] www.eastwoodht-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: Lincoln St, Eastwood, NSW Services: Government primary school. Hall available for hire.

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Eastwood Public School 02 9874 1600 [email protected] www.eastwood.nsw.edu.au Location: Rowe St, Eastwood, NSW Services: Government primary school.

Ermington Public School 02 9874 4109 [email protected] www.ermington-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: Winbourne St, West Ryde, NSW Services: Government primary school.

Gladesville Public School 02 9817 2388 [email protected] www.gladesvill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: 178 Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: A government primary school.

Holy Spirit School 02 9878 2848 [email protected] www.hsnryde.catholic.edu.au Location: End Cooney St, Off Wicks Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Catholic co-educational primary school.

Kent Road Public School 02 9878 2884 [email protected] www.kentroadpublicschool.com/ Location: Kent Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: State public school, Kindergarten to Year Six.

McGraw-Hill Education Australia Pty Ltd 1800 646 572, 02 9011 0290 [email protected] www.mheducation.com.au Location: Level 2, The Everglade Building, 82 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Computer books, health books, educational text books for schools, colleges and universities. Interactive computer programs.

Meadowbank Public School 02 9809 3648 [email protected] www.meadowbank-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: Thistle St, Ryde, NSW Services: Government primary school.

Melrose Park Public School 02 9874 4669 [email protected] www.melrosepk-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: 110 Wharf Rd, West Ryde, NSW Services: Public school.

North Ryde Public School 02 9878 1673 [email protected] www.northryde-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: 154 Coxs Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: A government primary school. Before and After School Care. NSW Schoolhouse Museum on site (see separate entry). Hall available: no smoking or alcohol. Explore and Develop Childcare centre on site.

Northcross Christian School 02 9809 5252 [email protected] www.northcross.nsw.edu.au Location: 61-65 Lane Cove Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Christian primary school, Yrs K-6.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School 02 9817 4230 [email protected] www.olqpgladesville.catholic.edu.au Location: Cnr Oxford St & Westminster Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Catholic co-educational primary school, Yr K-6.

Putney Public School 02 9807 6255 [email protected] www.putney-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: 193 Morrison Rd, Putney, NSW Services: Government primary school, Kindergarten - Year 6.

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Ryde East Public School 02 9878 3681 [email protected] www.rydeeast-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: 12 Twin Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: A government public school catering for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

Ryde Public School 02 9809 3181 [email protected] www.ryde-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: Pope St, Ryde, NSW Services: Government primary school. OC and support unit classes, BASC & vacation care.

St Anthony's Primary School 02 9805 0545 www.stamarsfield.catholic.edu.au Location: Cnr Balaclava & Agincourt Rds, Marsfield, NSW Services: A systemic Catholic primary school for boys and girls K-6

St Charles' Primary School 02 9809 4238 [email protected] www.scpsryde.catholic.edu.au Location: 582 Victoria Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Co-educational Catholic primary school.

St Kevin's Catholic Primary School 02 9874 3315 [email protected] www.stkeastwood.catholic.edu.au Location: 28 Hillview Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: Catholic primary school.

St Michael's Catholic Primary School 02 9808 2658 [email protected] www.smpsmeadowbank.catholic.edu.au Location: St Michael's Catholic Primary School, 2 Hughes St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Catholic primary school K - Yr6 boys and girls.

St Therese Primary School 02 9874 0412 [email protected] www.sttdenistone.catholic.edu.au/ Location: 448 Blaxland Rd, Denistone, NSW Services: Catholic primary school.

Truscott Street Public School 02 9878 1264 [email protected] www.truscottst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: Truscott St, North Ryde, NSW Services: A mainstream (regular) public school that also has 4 classes for children with multiple and physical disabilities. Students with these special needs may begin their schooling from preschool age (4 years).

West Ryde Public School 02 9874 2515 [email protected] www.westryde-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: 6 Endeavour St, West Ryde, NSW Services: Government primary school. Hall for hire.

Schools (Primary non-government) Holy Spirit School 02 9878 2848 [email protected] www.hsnryde.catholic.edu.au Location: End Cooney St, Off Wicks Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Catholic co-educational primary school.

Northcross Christian School 02 9809 5252 [email protected] www.northcross.nsw.edu.au Location: 61-65 Lane Cove Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Christian primary school, Yrs K-6.

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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School 02 9817 4230 [email protected] www.olqpgladesville.catholic.edu.au Location: Cnr Oxford St & Westminster Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Catholic co-educational primary school, Yr K-6.

St Anthony's Primary School 02 9805 0545 www.stamarsfield.catholic.edu.au Location: Cnr Balaclava & Agincourt Rds, Marsfield, NSW Services: A systemic Catholic primary school for boys and girls K-6

St Charles' Primary School 02 9809 4238 [email protected] www.scpsryde.catholic.edu.au Location: 582 Victoria Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Co-educational Catholic primary school.

St Kevin's Catholic Primary School 02 9874 3315 [email protected] www.stkeastwood.catholic.edu.au Location: 28 Hillview Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: Catholic primary school.

St Michael's Catholic Primary School 02 9808 2658 [email protected] www.smpsmeadowbank.catholic.edu.au Location: St Michael's Catholic Primary School, 2 Hughes St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Catholic primary school K - Yr6 boys and girls.

St Therese Primary School 02 9874 0412 [email protected] www.sttdenistone.catholic.edu.au/ Location: 448 Blaxland Rd, Denistone, NSW Services: Catholic primary school.

Schools (Secondary government) Epping Boys' High School 02 9869 2701 [email protected] www.eppingboy-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: 213 Vimiera Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: Government secondary school for boys up to the Higher School Certificate. Pathways for boys including vocational courses.

Holy Cross College 02 9808 1033 [email protected] www.holycrosscollege.org Location: 517 Victoria Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: A Catholic secondary school for boys.

Marist College Eastwood 02 9858 1644 [email protected] www.mce.nsw.edu.au Location: 44 Hillview Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: Catholic secondary school for boys, Years7-12.

Marsden High School 02 9874 6544 [email protected] www.marsden-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: 22a Winbourne St, West Ryde, NSW Services: A co-educational government high school, Y7-12.

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McGraw-Hill Education Australia Pty Ltd 1800 646 572, 02 9011 0290 [email protected] www.mheducation.com.au Location: Level 2, The Everglade Building, 82 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Computer books, health books, educational text books for schools, colleges and universities. Interactive computer programs.

Ryde Secondary College 02 9809 4894 [email protected] www.rsc.nsw.edu.au Location: 5 Malvina St, Ryde, NSW Services: Co-educational government high school, Yrs 7-12.

Schools (Secondary non-government) Holy Cross College 02 9808 1033 [email protected] www.holycrosscollege.org Location: 517 Victoria Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: A Catholic secondary school for boys.

Marist College Eastwood 02 9858 1644 [email protected] www.mce.nsw.edu.au Location: 44 Hillview Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: Catholic secondary school for boys, Years7-12.

Special Education Achieve Australia 1300 224 438 [email protected] www.achieveaustralia.org.au Location: Suite 101, Level 1, 1 Epping Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Provides employment options for people with a disability and/or mental illness. Options include:NDIS plan management; Transition to work; Commercial enterprises employment; Day Programs and Community Living; Drop in Support.

ADDults with ADHD NSW Inc 02 9889 5977 [email protected] www.adultadhd.org.au Location: ADHD Centre, 51 Wicks Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Telephone Helpline which offers support and evidence based information to adults with ADHD and their families. Extensive referral register provides a link between the community and professionals. News and information about ADHD and events on the website. Provides support ADHD Parent Support Groups.

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Arndell School 02 9888 3737 [email protected] www.arndell-s.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Location: Badajoz Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Part of a joint DET and Health facility for students aged 5-10 with significant behavioural and emotional difficulties. Referrals come to the school directly from education personnel after consultation with the student's family. Assessments are carried out by Coral Tree Family Services.

Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy 02 9804 5444 www.bfcsa.nsw.gov.au Location: Brush Farm, 66 Terry Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: Centre for training prison, probation & parole officers & for staff development of all departmental personnel. The Academy library is open to the public. Conference room & facilities for hire.

Campus Wellbeing and Support Services 02 9850 7497 [email protected] mq.edu.au/disability Location: Level 2, 16 Wally's Walk, Macquarie University, NSW Services: Campus Wellbeing and Support Services provides assessments and supports to students with disabilities attending the University.

Counselling & Career Development, Ryde College of TAFE 02 9448 6201 www.tafestudy.info/counselling Location: Building H, Level 1, 250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Help with career planning and education choices for students or those thinking of studying; and personal counselling support for enrolled students

DoE Student Services, Northern Sydney Region 02 9986 7000 [email protected] www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/programs/disability.php Location: 2/75 Talavera Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW Services: The Learning and Support Team assists classroom teachers to address the educational needs of students with a disability, learning difficulty or behaviour disorder. Services include guidance (counsellors), student welfare, aboriginal liaison, disability programs (assist and advise schools regarding students with special education needs, and manage the Regional special education services from kindergarten to Year 12).

Giant Steps Sydney Ltd 02 9879 4971 [email protected] www.giantsteps.net.au Location: Step House, 23 Punt Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Provides comprehensive services to children aged 5 to 18, with primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Provides trans-disciplinary education with therapy remediation (speech, music, occupational) in a single program, and a gradual systematic approach to integrating children into local schools. Addresses underlying neurological impairments so child can benefit from an academic program. Giant Steps Early Learning - early intervention for children with autism ages 3 to 6. Weekly playgroup "Playsteps" for ages 18 months to 5 years at Gladesville.

Italian Bilingual School 02 9807 2272 [email protected] www.ibs.nsw.edu.au Location: 30-32 See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Bilingual primary school. Kindergarten to year 6.

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Macquarie University 02 9850 7111 [email protected] www.mq.edu.au Location: Balaclava Rd, Macquarie University, NSW Services: Full time, part time, undergraduate, postgraduate and external courses. A number of academic departments also run continuing education courses.

Making Up Lost Time In Literacy (MultiLit) 1300 559 919 [email protected] www.multilit.com Location: Suite 2, Level 3, 75 Talavera Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW Services: Provides assessment and educational and tutoring services for students experiencing difficulty in acquiring reading and related literacy skills from preschool to young adults. Can also provide online programs. Second location at 102/5 Celebration Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, to service the north-west and Hills district of Sydney, NSW.

Meadowbank TAFE Community Language Courses 131 674 www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses/by-industry/languages-and-communication-courses.aspx Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: We offer courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English for Further Study (EFS) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to prepare you for university. We also run classes in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)

Meadowbank TAFE English Language Courses 02 9942 3322 https://courses.tafensw.edu.au/english-skills/?gclid=CIP9-u-X5NMCFdkGKgodzuIPqg Location: Cnr See St & Constitution Rd, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Courses offered are: AMEP English courses which are free for eligible migrants; English for Speakers of Other Languages; English for Further Study; English for Academic Purposes; Employment, Education and Training (EET) for Child Studies and Work Skills; English Pronunciation.

Meadowbank TAFE. Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE 131 674, 02 9942 3666, [email protected] www.tafestudy.info Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Offers a variety of courses from Certificate, advanced diploma, degrees, trades and short flexible courses including business, fine arts, hairdressing, sport and recreation, beauty and welfare, information technology, literacy, engineering trades, construction and transport, hospitality, child studies and therapeutic massage.

MUSEC School for Children with Special Learning Needs 02 9850 8691, 02 9850 9697 [email protected] www.musec.mq.edu.au/community_outreach/musec_school/ Location: Building X5A, Special Education Centre, Balaclava Rd, Macquarie University, NSW Services: Independent special school for children from kindergarten to year 6 with an intellectual disability, language disability, autism or who are enrolled in special education services in a special school or unit or who receive integration funding.

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New Horizons Enterprises Ltd 02 9490 0000 [email protected] www.newhorizons.net.au Location: 15 Twin Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: New Horizons is a non-profit provider of support services for people with a disability, mental illness and those who are frail aged. Head office is located at North Ryde in Sydney. New Horizons has a total of 18 sites throughout Sydney and in every major coastal centre from the central coasts to Tweed Heads covering more than 3/4 of the NSW population. Service Users must be on a Disability Support Pension and aged 16 years or older.

One Door Mental Health - Head Office 02 9879 2600 [email protected] www.onedoor.org.au/ Location: Building 36 Gladesville Hospital, Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW Services: Trained mental health staff provide a variety of services that aim to meet the individual needs of people living with mental illness, their carers, families and friends. These services include one to one support (in and out of home), centre based activities (planned recreational, social and educational activities) and community access (individual or group activities that encourage community participation) and 24 hour respite for carers and consumers. There are carer services, centre-based services, education and training, employment services, health care and individual, group and youth support services. Please refer to the website for more details.

Outreach. Meadowbank TAFE 02 9942 3815 [email protected] www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/Services/Outreach.aspx Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Outreach projects are organised to provide supported access to education for people experiencing educational disadvantage eg. Early school leavers, Language other than English background, unemployment, mental health issues, geographical isolation, disrupted education. Aims to lead them onto further education and employment. Held where venues are available.

Relationships Australia (New South Wales) - Northern Regional Office 1300 364 277; 02 8874 8000 [email protected] www.relationships.com.au Location: Suite 102, 68 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW Services: Provides counselling, mediation, family dispute resolution and relationships education. Appointments available week days, evenings and Saturdays. Services are provided through a network of regional offices. Clients under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Ryde College. Northern Sydney Institute. TAFE NSW 02 9448 6209; 131 674 [email protected] www.tafestudy.info Location: 250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Courses in Hospitality,Tourism, Event Management, Horticulture and Environmental Studies. Formal lunches and dinner available in the Ambassador Restaurant, bookings necessary 9448 6270. Cafe facilities available.facilities available.

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Stroke Recovery Assoc Of NSW 1300 650 594, 02 9807 6422 [email protected] www.strokensw.org.au Location: Ground Fl, Royal Rehabilitation Centre, 227 Morrison Rd, RYDE, NSW Services: Peak body for Stroke Recovery Groups throughout NSW. Directory of Stroke Recovery Groups in metropolitan and country areas. Information over the telephone or through mail on Strokes and recovery from Strokes, peer support and counselling, resource library of books, pamphlets and videos.

Truscott Street Public School 02 9878 1264 [email protected] www.truscottst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Location: Truscott St, North Ryde, NSW Services: A mainstream (regular) public school that also has 4 classes for children with multiple and physical disabilities. Students with these special needs may begin their schooling from preschool age (4 years).

Tertiary Education Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy 02 9804 5444 www.bfcsa.nsw.gov.au Location: Brush Farm, 66 Terry Rd, Eastwood, NSW Services: Centre for training prison, probation & parole officers & for staff development of all departmental personnel. The Academy library is open to the public. Conference room & facilities for hire.

Centre For Open Education 02 9850 7470 [email protected] Location: Level 1, Building X5B, Macquarie University, NSW Services: Co-ordinates certain undergraduate distance education programs and a number of post graduate distance education programs. Also manages a non-award study program (both for interest and as a pathway for entry to some degrees); summer school study, which provides students with opportunities for remedial study or acceleration, and professional continuing education courses such as the Conveyancing Law and Practice. A number of on-line courses through Open Universities Australia. www.open.edu.au

Counselling & Career Development, Ryde College of TAFE 02 9448 6201 www.tafestudy.info/counselling Location: Building H, Level 1, 250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Help with career planning and education choices for students or those thinking of studying; and personal counselling support for enrolled students

Le Cordon Bleu Sydney Culinary Arts Institute 02 8878 3100 [email protected] www.cordonbleu.edu Location: 250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Courses in Hotel and Restaurant & Culinary management, Gastronomy and Food Design, Tourism and Conventions & Events, Continuing education & Professional Development, Grand Diplôme, Cuisine, Pastry & Confectionery.

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Macquarie Graduate School of Management 02 9850 7800 [email protected] www.mgsm.edu.au Location: 99 Talavera Rd, Macquarie University, NSW Services: MGSM offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate and executive development programs covering a wide range of modern disciplines. This is intergrated with MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre suitable for residential conferences, day meetings, private functions and includes Lachlan's Restaurant.

Macquarie University 02 9850 7111 [email protected] www.mq.edu.au Location: Balaclava Rd, Macquarie University, NSW Services: Full time, part time, undergraduate, postgraduate and external courses. A number of academic departments also run continuing education courses.

McGraw-Hill Education Australia Pty Ltd 1800 646 572, 02 9011 0290 [email protected] www.mheducation.com.au Location: Level 2, The Everglade Building, 82 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde, NSW Services: Computer books, health books, educational text books for schools, colleges and universities. Interactive computer programs.

Meadowbank TAFE Community Language Courses 131 674 www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses/by-industry/languages-and-communication-courses.aspx Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: We offer courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English for Further Study (EFS) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to prepare you for university. We also run classes in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)

Meadowbank TAFE. Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE 131 674, 02 9942 3666, [email protected] www.tafestudy.info Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Offers a variety of courses from Certificate, advanced diploma, degrees, trades and short flexible courses including business, fine arts, hairdressing, sport and recreation, beauty and welfare, information technology, literacy, engineering trades, construction and transport, hospitality, child studies and therapeutic massage.

Morling College 02 9878 0201 [email protected] www.morling.nsw.edu.au Location: 122 Herring Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW Services: Courses in undergraduate and post-graduate studies across Bible, Theology, Education, Counselling, Chaplaincy & a gap year.

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National Disability Coordination Officer Program - Northern Sydney 02 8848 6503 [email protected] www.education.gov.au/national-disability-coordination-officer-programme Location: Centre for Disability Studies, 59 Charles St, Ryde, NSW Services: The NDCO Program provides information to assist people with a disability from age 15 to 64 to move from school into training and higher education, and then into their chosen career. This includes information and advice on post-school options, supports and services; assistance in understanding the transition to post-school education and training, and to employment; and links with appropriate people to plan and make a successful entry into further study and employment. Funded by the Australian government Department of Education.

Outreach. Meadowbank TAFE 02 9942 3815 [email protected] www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/Services/Outreach.aspx Location: See St, Meadowbank, NSW Services: Outreach projects are organised to provide supported access to education for people experiencing educational disadvantage eg. Early school leavers, Language other than English background, unemployment, mental health issues, geographical isolation, disrupted education. Aims to lead them onto further education and employment. Held where venues are available.

Ryde College. Northern Sydney Institute. TAFE NSW 02 9448 6209; 131 674 [email protected] www.tafestudy.info Location: 250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Courses in Hospitality,Tourism, Event Management, Horticulture and Environmental Studies. Formal lunches and dinner available in the Ambassador Restaurant, bookings necessary 9448 6270. Cafe facilities available.facilities available.

The Ambassador Restaurant 02 9448 6270 [email protected] www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/campus/SpecialistCentres/Restaurants/Ambassador.aspx Location: Ryde Campus, Building A, Level 4, 250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde, NSW Services: Licensed training restaurant and licensed cafe.