Whittlesea Community Connections

Return to the Workforce
2024-02-20 09:30 - 14:30, 2024-02-13 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

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.

Shine at Interviews
2023-11-29 09:30 - 14:30, 2023-11-22 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

Be the Office Pro
2023-11-28 12:30 - 14:30, 2023-11-21 12:30 - 14:30, 2023-11-14 12:30 - 14:30, 2023-10-31 12:30 - 14:30, 2023-10-24 12:30 - 14:30, 2023-10-17 12:30 - 14:30, 2023-10-10 12:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Perth) | Whittlesea Community House, 92A Church St, Whittlesea, VIC, 3757, 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.
Tuesdays 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Starting 10th October – 8 classes (no class 7th November)
Whittlesea Community House, 92A Church St, Whittlesea
For more information and to register contact Karen on 9716 3361 or karenm@whittleseach.com.au

Carers Week Lunch
2023-10-23 11:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Perth) | Whittlesea Food Collective, Cooper St &, Dalton Road,, Epping, Victoria, 3076, Australia
Celebrate Carer’s Week with us!
All carers and care recipients welcome.

Lunch – halal or vegetarian
Relaxation activities
Music & conversation
Talk to service providers

11:30am – 1:30pm, Monday 23rd October 2023
Whittlesea Food Collective
Building D, Melbourne Polytechnic Epping Dalton Road, Epping
Please register online here or contact us
Email samjad@whittleseacc.org.au
Phone 9401 6666

Shine at Interviews
2023-10-18 09:30 - 14:30, 2023-10-11 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 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 11th & 18th October
9:30am – 2:30pm
The Y Leisure City
For more information and to register contact Jennie on 0488 159 983 or jbarnes@whittleseacc.org.au

Digital Essentials 1 & 2
2023-09-15 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-09-14 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-09-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-09-07 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.

Introduction to Woodwork (Learn Local)
2023-09-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-07 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)
2023-09-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-06 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)
2023-09-13 09:30 - 12:30, 2023-09-06 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)
2023-09-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-05 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.

Computer Basics (Learn Local)
2023-09-11 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.

Be the Office Pro
2023-09-08 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

Exploring Local Jobs
2023-09-06 12:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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.
Wednesdays 12:30pm – 2:45pm, 16th Aug until 6th Sep
Community Room 112B, Pacific Epping plus workplace visits
