Whittlesea Community Connections

Women in Energy & Manufacturing online information session
2025-01-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-12-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-24 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online
Do you want to help make a cleaner, greener Australia?
Job opportunities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, materials reclamation, sustainable manufacturing and more are growing every year.
Find out about opportunities for women and gender diverse people in Hume and Whittlesea who want to switch to secure, well-paid work in energy or manufacturing.
Free Zoom information session

What jobs are going to grow in the next five years?
What skills and traits do I need to work in clean energy or sustainable manufacturing?
What training do I need?
What financial and mentoring support is available?

Session facilitated by Jennie Barnes & Bobby Lama from Whittlesea Community Connections
Register using the web form or contact wem@whittleseacc.org.au or 0488 159 983
Redefining Women’s Work is supported by the Victorian Government.

Women's woodwork and power tools class
2024-12-10 09:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | Mernda Neighbourhood House, 2 Heals Road, Mernda, VIC, 3754, Australia
Make a woodwork project start to finish and build your confidence with power tools
For women, girls and gender diverse people 16+. Bring your bestie, or your mum!
Facilitated by Caz in the Women’s* Shed
Mernda Neighbourhood House
Tuesday 10th December 9:30am – 3pm
Free – places limited, bookings essential
To join the waitlist:

Fill in the form on this page or
Email wem@whittleseacc.org.au or
Phone/WhatsApp/SMS 0488 159 983

Redefining Women’s Work is supported by the Victorian Government.

Young women's car maintenance class - Craigieburn
2024-11-25 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Perth) | Craigieburn Youth Centre, 59 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn, VIC, 3064, Australia
Find out how to look after your vehicle and build your mechanical confidence.

How your car’s engine works
How to save thousands on car servicing in just ten minutes a week
Check and top up your car’s engine oil, radiator, brake fluid and wipers
Check the condition of your tyres and get the right tyre pressure

Facilitated by Rich the Mechanic
Youth event! For women, girls and gender diverse people aged 16-24
Free – places limited, bookings essential
Craigieburn Youth Centre
Monday 25th November, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Register on Eventbrite or contact wem@whittleseacc.org.au or 0488 159 983

Women's woodwork & power tools class
2024-11-18 09:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | Mernda Neighbourhood House, 2 Heals Road, Mernda, VIC, 3754, Australia
Make a woodwork project start to finish and build your confidence with power tools
For women, girls and gender diverse people 16+. Bring your bestie, or your mum!
Facilitated by Caz in the Women’s* Shed
Mernda Neighbourhood House
Monday 18th November 9:30am – 3pm
Free – places limited, bookings essential
To join the waitlist:

Fill in the form on this page or
Email wem@whittleseacc.org.au or
Phone/WhatsApp/SMS 0488 159 983

Redefining Women’s Work is supported by the Victorian Government.

Women in Energy & Manufacturing - Thomastown Library information session
2024-11-12 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Perth) | Thomastown Library, 52 Main Street, Thomastown, VIC, 3074, Australia
Do you want to help make a cleaner, greener Australia?
Job opportunities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, materials reclamation, sustainable manufacturing and more are growing every year.
Find out about opportunities for women and gender diverse people in Hume and Whittlesea who want to switch to secure, well-paid work in energy or manufacturing.
Free information session at Thomastown Library Activity Room

What jobs are going to grow in the next five years?
What skills and traits do I need to work in clean energy or sustainable manufacturing?
What training do I need?
What financial and mentoring support is available?

Session facilitated by Jennie Barnes & Bobby Lama from Whittlesea Community Connections
Register using the web form or contact wem@whittleseacc.org.au or 0488 159 983
Redefining Women’s Work is supported by the Victorian Government.

Women's soldering and tools workshop
2024-10-29 11:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | Mernda Neighbourhood House, 2 Heals Road, Mernda, VIC, 3754, Australia
Build your confidence for a new career in energy and manufacturing, or just try something new!
In this four hour hands-on workshop we will:

Try out soldering (useful in electrical work, electronics, and jewellery making)
Learn about basic mechanical tools
Use a multimeter and test light
Safely experiment with electrical circuitry

Limited places available and booking are essential.
Register using the enquiry form, email wem@whittleseacc.org.au or phone, WhatsApp or SMS 0488 159 983

Women in Energy & Manufacturing info session – Dallas
2024-10-07 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Hume Community Hub, 61 Riggall Street, Dallas, VIC, 3047, Australia
Do you want to help make a cleaner, greener Australia?
Job opportunities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, materials reclamation, sustainable manufacturing and more are growing every year.
Find out about opportunities for women and gender diverse people in Hume and Whittlesea who want to switch to secure, well-paid work in energy or manufacturing.
Free face to face information session
Hume Community Hub, 61 Riggall St Dallas
Monday 7th October 10:30am – 12pm

What jobs are going to grow in the next five years?
What skills and traits do I need to work in clean energy or sustainable manufacturing?
What training do I need?
What financial and mentoring support is available?

Session facilitated by Jennie Barnes & Bobby Lama from Whittlesea Community Connections
Register using one of these methods:

Fill in the form on this page or
Email wem@whittleseacc.org.au or
Phone/WhatsApp/SMS 0488 159 983

Redefining Women’s Work is supported by the Victorian Government.

Women's car maintenance class
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Perth) | Mernda Neighbourhood House, 2 Heals Road, Mernda, VIC, 3754, Australia
Find out how to look after your vehicle and build your mechanical confidence.
For women, girls and gender diverse people 16+
Bring your learner driver, or your mother!
Facilitated by Rich the Mechanic
Free – places limited, bookings essential
Mernda Neighbourhood House
Saturday 5th October 10am – 12:30pm
Register using this form or contact wem@whittleseacc.org.au or 0488 159 983

Women in Energy & Manufacturing info session - Craigieburn
2024-09-18 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | Craigieburn Youth Centre, 59 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn, VIC, 3064, Australia
Do you want to help make a cleaner, greener world?
Job opportunities in sustainable energy and manufacturing are growing every year!
Find out about opportunities for women and gender diverse people who want to find out more about careers in energy and manufacturing.
Build your skills and confidence at hands-on-workshops.
This workshop is facilicated by Whittlesea Community Connections and supported by the Victorian Government.
Employment mentoring is available from Whittlesea Connections after this workshop to support you develop further skills to obtain and sustain employment in these industries.
This workshop is only for women or gender diverse young people!
Please book using the Eventbrite link

Metro Trains Melbourne - FREE Information Session
2024-09-17 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Hume Global Learning Centre, Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn/Conference Room 1 75-95 Central Park Ave Craigieburn, VIC 3064
Want to work for Metro Trains Melbourne? Join the free information session delivered by Networks, Assets and Assurance division at Metro Trains Melbourne in collaboration with Whittlesea Community Connections and the JVMS team.
In this information session, you will:

Meet the Network, Assets, and Assurance team at Metro Trains Melbourne.
Learn about Metro Trains application processes and job openings for Engineers, Rail Labourers and IT.
Find out about the roles in the Infrastructure and Rolling Stock departments at Metro Trains.
Ask questions and get answers about the Network, Assets, and Assurance other division’s work in planning and innovation.
Get JVMS mentors support with other employment opportunities.

Women in Energy & Manufacturing info session - Sunbury
2024-09-10 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | Sunbury Youth Centre, 51 – 53 Evans Street, Sunbury, VIC, 3429, Australia
Do you want to help make a cleaner, greener world?
Job opportunities in sustainable energy and manufacturing are growing every year!
Find out about opportunities for women and gender diverse people who want to find out more about careers in energy and manufacturing.
Build your skills and confidence at hands-on-workshops.
This workshop is facilitated by Whittlesea Community Connections and supported by the Victorian Government.
Employment mentoring is available from Whittlesea Connections after this workshop to support you develop further skills to obtain and sustain employment in these industries.
This workshop is only for women or gender diverse young people!
Please book using the Eventbrite link

Women in Energy & Manufacturing: Redefining Women’s Work - Epping info session
2024-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Perth) | Community Room 112B, Shop 112B, Pacific Epping shopping centre, Epping, VIC, 3076, Australia
Women in Energy & Manufacturing: Redefining Women’s Work
Are you interested in helping build a cleaner, greener Australia?
Job opportunities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, materials reclamation, sustainable manufacturing and more are growing every year.
Find out about opportunities for women and gender diverse people in Hume and Whittlesea who want to switch to secure, well-paid work in energy or manufacturing.
Free face-to-face information session

What jobs are going to grow in the next five years?
What skills and traits do I need to work in clean energy or sustainable manufacturing?
What training do I need?
What financial and mentoring support is available?

Session facilitated by Jennie Barnes & Bobby Lama from Whittlesea Community Connections
Wednesday 21st August 10:30am – 11:30am
Community Room 112B (Next to Bank of Melbourne)
Pacific Epping shopping centre
Register using the web form or contact wem@whittleseacc.org.au or 0488 159 983 (phone/WhatsApp/SMS)
Redefining Women’s Work is supported by the Victorian Government.

Women in Energy & Manufacturing: Redefining Women's Work online info session
2024-08-13 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Do you want to help make a cleaner, greener Australia?
Job opportunities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, materials reclamation, sustainable manufacturing and more are growing every year.
Find out about opportunities for women and gender diverse people in Hume and Whittlesea who want to switch to secure, well-paid work in energy or manufacturing.
Free Zoom information session

What jobs are going to grow in the next five years?
What skills and traits do I need to work in clean energy or sustainable manufacturing?
What training do I need?
What financial and mentoring support is available?

Session facilitated by Jennie Barnes & Bobby Lama from Whittlesea Community Connections
Tuesday 13th August 10:30am – 11:30am
Register using the web form or contact wem@whittleseacc.org.au or 0488 159 983
Redefining Women’s Work is supported by the Victorian Government.

Exploring Local Jobs
2024-06-13 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-23 09:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Community Room 112B, Shop 112B, Pacific Epping shopping centre, Epping, VIC, 3076, Australia
Join us to learn about interesting local jobs that don’t require a lot of training. Use your hands, head and heart in your work.

Recreation & leisure
Driving & transport
Computers and phones
Helping people

Learn how to write a professional resume and prepare for interviews.
Women, trans women & non-binary folk aged 17+ from all cultures are warmly welcomed.
Thursdays 9:30am – 12pm, 23rd May until 13th June
Community Room 112B, Pacific Epping plus workplace visits

Become a Facilitator
2024-06-07 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Perth) | Mernda Neighbourhood House, 2 Heals Road, Mernda, VIC, 3754, Australia
Would you like to teach practical or personal development skills? Learn how to make course facilitation your new small business.

Plan a course to achieve specific outcomes
Facilitate an inclusive and safe group space
Promote your course and attract participants
Small business requirements and digital skills

Women, trans women & non-binary folk from all cultures are warmly welcome.
For more information and to register
contact Jennie on 0488 159 983 or jbarnes@whittleseacc.org.au

Be the Office Pro
2024-05-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-21 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-07 09:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Thomastown Library, 52 Main Street, Thomastown, VIC, 3074, Australia
Are you applying for jobs that need experience with the latest version of Microsoft Office? Are you an experienced Office user but your skills are out of date?
Join our free course to learn the latest in Word, Excel and Outlook. You’ll also be guided through formatting an up-to-date resume.
Women, trans women and non-binary folk of all cultures welcome.
Tuesdays 9:30 – 12pm starting 16th April
Thomastown Library
