Whittlesea Community Connections

Shine at Interviews
2023-11-29 09:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Perth) | Community Room 112B, Shop 112B, Pacific Epping shopping centre, Epping, VIC, 3076, Australia
Job interview practice and confidence workshops for women, trans women & non-binary folk who speak English as an additional language

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!
Wednesday 22nd & 29th November
9:30am – 2:30pm
Community room 112B, Pacific Epping
For more information and to register contact Jennie on 0488 159 983 or jbarnes@whittleseacc.org.au

Community Help Clinics
2024-01-18 09:30 - 2024-12-23 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whittlesea Main Office, Shop 111, Pacific Epping, Epping, Victoria, 3076, Australia
Our services provide practical support to residents living in the City of Whittlesea.
We can help with:

Information, advice and referral
Registering for services
Filling in forms
Accessing government grants and subsidies
Making appointments and accessing services

Community Help Clinics operate every Thursday 9:30am – 4:30pm and can be face to face or over the phone.
To book an appointment please call our Contact Centre phone line open Monday to Friday 9-5 pm on 9401 6666.

Return to the Workforce
2024-02-13 09:30 - 14:30, 2024-02-20 09:30 - 14:30, 2024-02-27 09:30 - 14:30, 2024-03-05 09:30 - 14:30, 2024-03-12 09:30 - 14:30, 2024-03-19 09:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Perth) | Creeds Farm Living And Learning Centre, 2 Snugburgh Way,, Epping, Victoria, 3076, Australia
If this is your year to get back to paid work, come build your confidence in these supportive workshops.
9:30am – 2:30pm Tuesdays at Creeds Farm Living & Learning Centre, Epping
13th Feb – Build your confidence & balance your life
20th Feb – Polish Your Resume with A Grade Resumes
27th Feb – Job search strategies
5th Mar – STAR technique for interviews – fluent English
12th Mar – Shine at Interviews 1 – English as additional language
19th Mar – Shine at Interviews 2 – English as additional language

Women, trans women and non-binary folk of all cultures welcome. Workshops are delivered in English. Free childcare available on request.
For more information and to register contact Jennie on 0488 159 983 (WhatsApp, SMS or phone) or jbarnes@whittleseacc.org.au

Hands in the Dirt - trade taster
2024-02-21 09:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | Community Room 112B, Shop 112B, Pacific Epping shopping centre, Epping, VIC, 3076, Australia
Wednesdays from 21st Feb
Epping & surrounds
Have you been dreaming of a job working with the natural environment? Come try jobs in conservation, agriculture & horticulture, & learn about training.
Women, trans women & non-binary folk from all cultures warmly welcome. Free! Transport provided.
For more information contact Jennie on 0488 159 983 (phone, WhatsApp or SMS) or email jbarnes@whittleseacc.org.au

Jobseeking for Neurodivergent Women*
2024-02-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Perth) | Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Road,, Mill Park, Victoria, 3082, Australia
Join us for a series of free evening workshops led by a qualified career development practitioner, focusing on the questions neurodivergent women have about recruitment and workplaces.
6:30pm – 8:30pm, Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Rd, Mill Park
Wed 28 Feb – Career choices and preparing Key Selection Criteria
Wed 13 Mar – STAR technique for behavioural interview questions
Wed 27 Mar – Declaration/disclosure, rights, and settling into a job
*Women, trans women & non-binary folk are all warmly welcome.
No evidence of diagnosis is required.
Numbers are limited and registration is essential.

Hands in the Dirt trade taster - Conservation
2024-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Perth) | Whittlesea Community Connections, Shop 111 Epping Plaa, 583 High St, 571-583 High St, Epping, Vic, 3076, Australia
Friday 15 March 2024, starting at Pacific Epping
Join this behind-the-scenes tour of a conservation reserve and find out how to make environmental work your new career.
Women, trans women & non-binary folk from all cultures warmly welcome. Free! Transport provided.
Times to be confirmed.
For more information contact Jennie 0488 159 983 or jbarnes@whittleseacc.org.au

Be the Office Pro
2024-04-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-21 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-28 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

Become a Facilitator
2024-05-03 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-07 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

Exploring Local Jobs
2024-05-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-13 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
