Whittlesea Community Connections

Digital Essentials 1 & 2 (Learn Local)
2023-08-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-08-10 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-08-04 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-08-03 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-27 13:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Polytechnic, Cooper St & Dalton Road,, Epping, Victoria, 3076, Australia
Digital Essentials 1 and 2 are designed for the beginner using a smart phone or tablet.
The class is small so you will learn at your own pace in a relaxed setting, and gain confidence. The course covers:

Getting started
Using your smartphone
Using SMS
Navigating the Internet
Using email
Staying safe online

20th of July to 15th of September.
30 hours.
Venue: First Floor (Building EA, Room 205), Melbourne Polytechnic – Epping Campus.
For more information or to enrol please contact Michelle at mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au or on 0484 716 735.

Be the Office Pro
2023-08-11 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-04 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-28 09:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Road,, Mill Park, Victoria, 3082, 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 Are you an experienced Office user but your skills are out of date?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 Work, 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.
Fridays 9:30am – 12pm from 21st July – 8 classes
Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Rd, Mill Park

Introduction to Woodwork (Learn Local)
2023-08-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-27 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mernda Neighbourhood House, 2 Heals Road, Mernda, VIC, 3754, Australia
This course provides an opportunity to learn about woodworking tools, working with recycled wood and how to repair wooden furniture. The course will assist learners to explore a pathway into woodworking courses and/or to develop their basic furniture making skills for repairing and making household items.
20th of July to 14th of September.
30 hours.
For more information or to enrol please contact Michelle at mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au or on 0484 716 735.

Sustainable Gardening (Learn Local)
2023-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mernda Neighbourhood House, 2 Heals Road, Mernda, VIC, 3754, Australia
Interested in sustainability? Come and join us for our 9 week Sustainable Gardening course, where we will learn about composting, worm farming, soils and preparation, water management and more.
19th of July to 13th of September.
20 hours.
For more information or to enrol please contact Michelle at mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au or on 0484 716 735.

Sewing for Employment (Learn Local)
2023-08-09 09:30 - 12:30, 2023-08-02 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mernda Neighbourhood House, 2 Heals Road, Mernda, VIC, 3754, Australia
This course is designed for people looking to explore and expand their creative skills in fashion sewing enabling them to seek employment or further study in the field of fashion. This course is an introduction to sewing for upcycling used clothes as a product for selling at markets or online.
19th of July to 13th of September.
30 hours.
For more information or to enrol please contact Michelle at mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au or on 0484 716 735.

Introduction to Horticulture (Learn Local)
2023-08-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-01 13:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whittlesea Food Collective, Cooper St &, Dalton Road,, Epping, Victoria, 3076, Australia
This course is designed as a taster for learners who are unsure whether this industry and further accredited training is for them. Learners will also have the opportunity to learn through practical components of horticulture.
18th of July to 12th of September.
20 hours.
For more information or to enrol please contact Michelle at mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au or on 0484 716 735.

Shine at Interviews
2023-08-08 09:30 - 14:30, 2023-08-01 09:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Perth) | The Y Leisure City, 41-53 Miller Street, Epping, VIC, 3076, Australia
Job interview practice and confidence workshops for women, trans women & non-binary folk from refugee, asylum seeker & migrant backgrounds

Understand the Australian job interview process
Practice common questions asked in most interviews
Prepare for behavioural questions

Be ready to shine at your next interview!
Tuesday 1st & 8th August
9:30am – 2:30pm
The Y Leisure City
For more information and to register contact Jennie on 0488 159 983 (WhatsApp, SMS or phone) or jbarnes@whittleseacc.org.au

Barista (Learn Local)
2023-08-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-31 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-28 15:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whittlesea Food Collective, Cooper St &, Dalton Road,, Epping, Victoria, 3076, Australia
Hands on training, workplace safety, customer service, coffee art.
17th of July to 14th of August.
20 hours.
For more information or to enrol please contact Michelle at mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au or on 0484 716 735.

Computer Basics (Learn Local)
2023-08-07 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-31 13:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Polytechnic, Cooper St & Dalton Road,, Epping, Victoria, 3076, Australia
This course teaches a basic understanding of computer navigation, troubleshooting and will familiarise participants with standard MS Office applications.
17th of July to 11th of September.
20 hours.
Venue: First Floor (Building EA, Room 205), Melbourne Polytechnic – Epping Campus.
For more information or to enrol please contact Michelle at mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au or on 0484 716 735.

Come And Meet Our Job Victoria Advocates
2023-08-03 10:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Perth) | Epping Community Activity Centre, 378 Findon Road, Epping, Victoria, 3076, Australia
“Are you looking for a job? Do you need support regarding your pathway into employment?
Our Jobs Advocates are here to support you with your employment, study, and volunteering needs and link you to services such as financial relief, youth programs and much more. They are out and about in the community from Monday to Friday.
Come and meet them this Thursday at Epping Community Activity Centre from 10:30am-1:30pm.”

Come And Meet Job Victoria Advocates
2023-08-03 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | Aboriginal Advancement League, 2 Watt Street,, Thornbury, Victoria, 3071, Australia
“Are you looking for a job? Do you need support regarding your pathway into employment?
Our Jobs Advocates are here to support you with your employment, study, and volunteering needs and link you to services such as financial relief, youth programs and much more. They are out and about in the community from Monday to Friday.
Come and meet them this Thursday at Aboriginal Advancement League from 10:00am-2:00pm.”

Come And Meet Our Job Victoria Advocates
2023-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Perth) | Whittlesea Food Collective, Cooper St &, Dalton Road,, Epping, Victoria, 3076, Australia
“Are you looking for a job? Do you need support regarding your pathway into employment?
Our Jobs Advocates are here to support you with your employment, study, and volunteering needs and link you to services such as financial relief, youth programs and much more. They are out and about in the community from Monday to Friday.
Come and meet them this Wednesday at Whittlesea Food Collective (Melbourne Polytechnic- Epping Campus) from 10:00am-1:00pm.”

Come And Meet Job Victoria Advocates
2023-07-31 10:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Perth) | Victoria
“Are you looking for a job? Do you need support regarding your pathway into employment?
Our Jobs Advocates are here to support you with your employment, study, and volunteering needs and link you to services such as financial relief, youth programs and much more. They are out and about in the community from Monday to Friday.
Come and meet them this Monday at Mill Park Library from 10:30am-1:30pm.”
