EVENTS CALENDAR - Victoria

This is the official online calendar for Adult Learners Week 2010 events around Australia. You can view and search across all the events being held as part of ALW, add an event of your own or amend an entry you have previously made. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the national coordinator or the coordinator in your state.

August 2010
24 Aug,
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hume Toastmasters Public Speaking Group
Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. The organization has more than 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience.

Location:The Age Library
Address:1093 Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows (Upstairs in the Hume Global Learning Centre)
City/State:Broadmeadows VIC
Postcode:3047
Web Address:http://hume.freetoasthost.org
Organisation:Toastmasters International
Contact:James Cowan
Phone:0415 872 652
Email:Hume Toastmasters Public Speaking Group
28 Aug,
10am - 4pm
Fleet Street on Parade - Art Exhibition & Sale
Art Exhibition & Sale of works by our Participants & Tutors including: Pottery, Sculptures, Mosaics, Paintings, Calligraphy, Craft and more
ENTRY IS FREE
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to see the exhibition and pick up your very own unique piece of art or get information on how you can create your very own work of art!
Location:Waverley Community Learning Centre
Address:5 Fleet Street, Mount Waverley 3149
Melways 61 G12
City/State:Mount Waverley Victoria
Postcode:3149
Web Address:www.waverleyclc.org.au
Organisation:Waverley Community Learning Centre
Contact:Mel Ashton
Phone:9807 6011
Email:Fleet Street on Parade - Art Exhibition & Sale
31 Aug,
9.30am - 12.30pm
Adult Learners' Week Expo 2010
Adult Learners' Week Expo
It's Free
- Virtual Classes and workshops
- Discover great Courses
- Learn new skills
Location:Springvale Town Hall
Address:397-405 Springvale Road,
Springvale
City/State:Vic VIC
Postcode:3171
Web Address:www.greaterdandenonglibraries.com
Organisation:City of Greater Dandenong Libraries
Contact:Ann Pan
Phone:92381490
Email:Adult Learners' Week Expo 2010
September 2010
1 Sep,
2.00pm
Anne Pennington Award
Each year during Adult Learners' Week The Centre presents the Anne Pennington Award to a learner who has displayed enjoyment of, and engagement with, learning and at least one other of four criteria: development of knowledge and skills, care and encouragement of others, persistence, teamwork.
In 2010 there are 7 nominees from across various programs conducted by The Centre.
Location:The Centre
Address:Chisholm Street
City/State:Wangaratta Victoria
Postcode:3677
Web Address:www.thecentre.vic.edu.au
Organisation:The Centre
Contact:Margaret Brickhill
Phone:03 5721 2019
Email:Anne Pennington Award
1 Sep,
to 8 Sept (time varies)
Come and try!
Cheltenham Community Centre will be offering a FREE trial class in one of our English as a Second Language, reading, writing, numeracy, computing courses or Recreational courses such as Pilates, Yoga, Zumba or Painting and Drawing during Adult Learners' Week. Contact our office if you are interested in attending a program.
Location:Cheltenham Community Centre
Address:8 Chesterville Road
City/State:Cheltenham VIC
Postcode:3192
Web Address:www.chelt.com.au
Organisation:Cheltenham Community Centre
Contact:Joanne Sheffield
Phone:0395830095
Email:Come and try!
1 Sep,
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Create a Simple Website
Whether for your personal business venture of just for fun – build your own working website. Cost of course: $295
Location:Centre for Adult Education
Address:253 Flinders Lane
City/State:Melbourne Vic
Postcode:3000
Web Address:www.cae.edu.au
Organisation:Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
Contact:Susie Bate
Phone:96520611
Email:Create a Simple Website
1 Sep,
9:30am - 4:30pm
Investment Planning to Build Wealth
Learn how to maximize your investments or simply find out how you can invest for your future.
Location:Centre for Adult Education
Address:253 Flinders Lane
City/State:Melbourne Vic
Postcode:3000
Web Address:www.cae.edu.au
Organisation:Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
Contact:Susie Bate
Phone:96520611
Email:Investment Planning to Build Wealth
1 Sep,
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Managing Successful Events
From birthday parties to work soiree’s, project management is key to a successful event. Course cost: $405
Location:Centre for Adult Education
Address:253 Flinders Lane
City/State:Melbourne Vic
Postcode:3000
Web Address:www.cae.edu.au
Organisation:Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
Contact:Susie Bate
Phone:96520611
Email:Managing Successful Events
2 Sep,
1:00 - 2:30PM
Local Lifelong Learning
Local Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Thursday 2 September, 1pm – 2.30pm
Sydenham Library

If you’d like to go back to school or learn a new skill, this session will inform you about local learning opportunities.

Organisations represented are Community West, Victoria University and Brimbank City Council, (Hunt Club Community Arts Centre and Neighbourhood Houses).
Location:Sydenham Library
Address:Station Street
Watergardens Town Centre
City/State:Taylors Lakes Vic
Postcode:3038
Web Address:www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
Organisation:Brimbank Council
Contact:Katie Junor
Phone:9249 4680
Email:Local Lifelong Learning
2 Sep,
1pm - 2.30pm
Local Lifelong Learning Opportunities
If you’d like to go back to school or learn a new skill, this session will inform you about local learning opportunities.

Organisations represented are Community West,
Victoria University and Brimbank City Council
(Hunt Club Community Arts Centre and
Neighbourhood Houses).

Bookings essential.
Location:Sydenham Library
Address:Station Street, Watergardens Town Centre,
City/State:Taylor Lakes VIC
Postcode:3038
Web Address:www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
Organisation:Brimbank Libraries
Contact:Sydenham Library
Phone:9249 4680
Email:Local Lifelong Learning Opportunities
2 Sep,
5.45pm-7.15pm
Spanish 1
Always wanted to ‘hola’ in another language? Start with Spanish now! Course cost: $366
Location:Centre for Adult Education
Address:253 Flinders Lane
City/State:Melbourne Vic
Postcode:3000
Web Address:www.cae.edu.au
Organisation:Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
Contact:Susie Bate
Phone:96520611
Email:Spanish 1
3 Sep,
9.30am-12.30pm
Computers for Absolute Beginners using Office 2007
Technology can be daunting when you have to teach yourself – so don’t! Let us! Course cost: $295
Location:Centre for Adult Education
Address:Centre for Adult Education
City/State:Melbourne Vic
Postcode:3000
Web Address:www.cae.edu.au
Organisation:Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
Contact:Susie Bate
Phone:96520611
Email:Computers for Absolute Beginners using Office 2007
3 Sep,
9.30am -1pm
Something Old Something New
Diamond Valley Learning Centre will be celebrating Adult Learners week through a series of workshops reflecting both old and new activites, dance, craft and conversation. Delicious morning tea and lunch will be provided by our volunteers.
Location:Diamond Valley Learning Centre
Address:Cnr Diamond Creek and St Helena Rds
City/State:Greensborough VIC
Postcode:3088
Web Address:www.dvlc.org.au
Organisation:DVLC
Contact:Kate
Phone:03 94359060
Email:Something Old Something New
6 Sep,
10.00am-1.00pm
Interior Design: Introduction
Learn how to refresh your surroundings and create a space that reflects your tastes using light, colour and furnishings. Course cost: $235
Location:Centre for Adult Education
Address:253 Flinders Lane
City/State:Melbourne Vic
Postcode:3000
Web Address:www.cae.edu.au
Organisation:Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
Contact:Susie Bate
Phone:96520611
Email:Interior Design: Introduction
7 Sep,
6.00pm-8.00pm
Revitalisation Massage: Head, Neck and Shoulders
It’s a skill that will have your friends and family lining up – learn how to give an amazing massage! Course cost: $90
Location:Centre for Adult Education
Address:253 Flinders Lane
City/State:Melbourne Vic
Postcode:3000
Web Address:www.cae.edu.au
Organisation:Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
Contact:Susie Bate
Phone:96520611
Email:Revitalisation Massage: Head, Neck and Shoulders
8 Sep,
2:00m - 4:00pm
Basic Digital SLR Photography
Let your passion for capturing amazing images manifest as you take the first step in becoming the photographer you always wanted to. Course cost: $290
Location:Centre for Adult Education
Address:253 Flinders Lane
City/State:Melbourne Vic
Postcode:3000
Web Address:www.cae.edu.au
Organisation:Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
Contact:Susie Bate
Phone:96520611
Email:Basic Digital SLR Photography
8 Sep,
1:00 - 2:00pm
Community Lunch
Learn how to cook some Italian dishes demonstrated by an experienced chef. Enjoy eating these dishes afterwards with all who come along.

Gold coin donation
RSVP essential
Location:Span Community House - Big Kitchen
Address:64 Clyde Street,
City/State:Thornbury Vic
Postcode:3071
Web Address:info@spanhouse.org target='_blank'>http://info@spanhouse.org
Organisation:Span Community House
Contact:Lori Drake
Phone:9480 1364
Email:Community Lunch
8 Sep,
1.00pm-3.00pm
Introduction to Facebook
Come along and learn the basics of this communication phenomenon. Not only is facebook being used by millions of people for personal but businesses are now using this exciting tool to advertise their latest products.... Be part of the revolution.
Location:Arrabri Community House
Address:Allambanan Drive
City/State:Bayswater North Vic
Postcode:3153
Web Address:www.arrabri.com
Organisation:Arrabri Community House
Contact:Jackie Warren
Phone:9294 7530
Email:Introduction to Facebook
8 Sep,
10:00 - 1:00
Picnic at Werribee Park
Students and teachers across all programs including LLNP, ACFE, VCAL and VET have been invited to a picnic at Werribee Park. We will be able to wander through the extensive gardens and go on a tour of the Mansion as well. A shuttle bus has been organised. Everyone is to bring their own lunch or bring food to share.
Location:Werribee Park Mansion
Address:K Road
City/State:werribee South Victoria
Postcode:3030
Organisation:Werribee Community and Education Centre
Contact:Frances Richards
Phone:97424013
Email:Picnic at Werribee Park
8 Sep,
5.30pm - 7pm
Reskill and Redesign Your New Career Workshop
Turn your “most daring dreams into a measurable
reality”. Find out how to use local learning
opportunities to make it happen!
Come along to this motivational workshop to help
you find your passions, talents and purpose.

Facilitated by award winning careers and peak
performance specialist, Darren Pereira, the workshop features representatives from Victoria University and Matchworks Sunshine.

Bookings essential.
Location:Sunshine Library
Address:301 Hampshire Road
City/State:Sunshine VIC
Postcode:3020
Web Address:www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
Organisation:Brimbank Libraries
Contact:Sunshine Library
Phone:9249 4640
Email:Reskill and Redesign Your New Career Workshop
8 Sep
The 2010 Victorian Adult Community Education Awards
The 2010 Victorian Adult Community Education Awards showcase the achievements of the Adult Community Education sector (ACE) including:
• Over 110,000 learners
• 340 ACE organisations, and
• 8,000 practitioners, teachers and centre managers.

It’s these people that make ACE a vibrant and integral part of Victoria’s nation-leading training system.

Finalists announced
The finalists for the 2010 Victorian ACE Awards have been announced. Visit Adult, Community and Further Education to find out more about the ACE Award finalists.

The six category winners for the 2010 ACE awards will be announced at the gala luncheon held on 8 September, during Adult Learners’ Week.
www.acfe.vic.gov.au/web11/ACFEMain.nsf/allDocs/RWPD61C266718A478AECA2574010016C10F?OpenDocument
Organisation:Adult , Community and Further Education
Contact:Kemina Fulwood
Phone:03 92083708
Email:The 2010 Victorian Adult Community Education Awards
14 Sep,
7.30 p.m - 9 p.m
H9ow to buy and sell on eBay for beginners
A workshop in which seniors and beginners will be shown how to buy and sell on the famous eBay website. No previous experience necessary. Lots of questions and answers. An informative and fun talk on the tips and tricks of the trade. With handouts to take home. Limited to small numbers.
Experienced and patient teacher !

Booking essential : 9898 8270 or email; bhsnh@netspace.net.au
Location:Box Hill South Neighbourhood House
Address:47 Kitchener Street
City/State:Box Hill South Vic
Postcode:3128
Organisation:Box Hill South NH
Contact:Geraldine Farrell
Phone:98988270
Email:H9ow to buy and sell on eBay for beginners
14 Sep,
12noon-7pm
MBA & Postgrad Expo
Improve your job opportunities, get ahead with your career or prepare for a brand new direction with a postgraduate qualification. The MBA & Postgrad Expo makes it easy to find the right course, with local and interstate institutions all in the one place for ONE day only.
Location:Melbourne Town Hall
Address:cnr Swanston & Collins Streets
City/State:Melbourne VIC
Postcode:3000
Web Address:www.postgradexpo.com.au
Organisation:Exhibitions Plus Pty Ltd
Contact:Denise Cooney
Phone:03 9813 8200
Email:MBA & Postgrad Expo
October 2010
4 Oct,
various
Term 4 short course program
Book now for term 4 short courses! Bushfire Planning with CFA, Building a Sustainable Garden, First Aid, Yoga, Italian 1 and 2, Franch, Kids Art Studio, Computers Flexible Learning, Adobe InDesign, Origami Christmas Ornaments, MS Outlook Photoshop, Buying and selling on EBay, Bushwalking, Qi Gong, African Drumming, Developing your Writing Skills, Cheese Making Cider Making, Mosaics, Childcare on site. Call now to get in early. Reserve a space!
Location:Emerald Community House
Address:356 Main Road
City/State:Emerald Vic
Postcode:3782
Web Address:emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au
Organisation:Emerald Community House
Contact:House Coordinator
Phone:03 5968 3881
Email:Term 4 short course program


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