Homestead Community and Learning Centre

Monday – Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park Melway ref: 179 G7 PO Box 119, Dallas Vic 3047

phone 9205 2760fax 9308 0759email homestead@hume.vic.gov.auwebsite www.hume.vic.gov.au/homestead

Homestead Advisory Committee Meetings

The Advisory Committee’s primary purpose is to provide input into annual planning of programs and courses delivered at the Centre taking into consideration the demographics, local knowledge and identified needs of the community/community of interest. For more information please contact the Centre Leader on 9205 2760

Cultural and support groups

The following groups meet regularly to organise activities and provide social support for the community.

Alcoholics Anonymous 0413 659 569 Australian Mesopotamian 0488 040 145Women’s Association Aus Yaylacik Friendship 0424 949 111Association Italian Ladies Group 9308 1894

Roxy Learning Group 0402 536 552

Vietamese Ladies Support Griup 9324 6902

Homestead gallery for hire

Available for hire, the Homestead Gallery is an ideal venue for parties, meetings or art exhibitions. For booking information please phone 9356 6942.

How to enrol

■ You can enrol in person or by mail (please see postal address above). Payments can only be made by Eftpos or cheque. No cash transactions.

■ Cash payments can only be made at Hume City Council offices.

■ If sending a cheque, please make it payable to Hume City Council.

The last day for Term 1 enrolment is:

Wednesday 1 February

Once you have enrolled:

■ A course outline and a requirement list will be issued. Please purchase the materials on this list before the course commences.

■ Once a course commences, no refunds are payable if you miss a class/es.

■ Enrolment form and payment to be completed prior to dates stated above.

■ Classes will be cancelled if there is a lack of enrolments. In this case a refund will be issued. Refunds to be collected within three months of payment.

For further information, please phone 9205 2760 during office hours.

HUME CITY COUNCILHOMESTEAD COMMUNITY AND LEARNING CENTRE Terms 1, 2017

Supported by the Victorian Government

www.hume.vic.gov.au/homestead Phone 9205 2760

Term 1 6 February–31 March

Language Literacy and Numeracy

English as an additional Language (EAL)

Beginners, Intermediate Level 1 and 2

These classes are designed for people to build confidence in English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. New learners will be required to attend language assessment interview. Cost: $65, $48 Conc. Starting: 6 Feb (8 weeks)

EAL Beginners Mon & Fri: 9am-12pm

EAL Intermediate Mon, Tue & Wed: 9:30am - 12:30pm

EAL Level 1 Tue & Fri: 9am-12pm

EAL Level2 Tue & Thur: 9:30am - 12:30pm

EAL Beg/Level 1 Mon:12:00 - 3:00pm Newbury Child and Community Centre (Newbury CCC)

Job Skills

Sewing Skills

Learn how to make garments, understanding patterns, alterations or fitting adjustments. Bring your own fabric and sewing machine if you have one, our use ours.

Cost: $100, $70 Conc. Starting: Tue 7 Feb, 9.30am–12.30pm

Information And Computer Technology

Computer Skills Intel® Learn Easy Steps will give you the practical skills you need to move into the digital world.

Cost: $65, $48 Conc. Venue: Homestead Starting: Thu 9 Feb (8 weeks), 9am–12pm Venue: Newbury CCC Starting: Mon 6 Feb (8 weeks), 9am–12pm Digital Literacy for Work Environments (Vietnamese) This course is aimed for beginners to intermediate learners.

Cost: $65, $48 Concession Starting: Tue 7 Feb (8 weeks), 9am–12pm

Net.Help Learn how to use the internet and email in FREE introductory training session available to Hume residents. Register your interest and arrange a convenient training time.

Cost: Free When: By appointment

Computers for Seniors Looking to be a tech savvy senior? Join our computer class for Seniors. Classes cater for beginners and for those looking to improve existing skills.

Cost: $5 conc. or seniors card When: Fri 2 Feb, 10am–2pm

Social Media Learn the basics of Facebook, Skype, YouTube and Twitter. Create accounts, share your thoughts, comment and upload your own photos and videos

Cost: $15, $5 Concession Starting: Tue 7 Feb (4 weeks), 6.30-8.30pm Introduction to iPads & Android Tablets Learn and discover the tips and tricks that will make using these devices so much easier.

Cost: $15, $5 Conc. Starting: Tue 7 Mar (4 weeks), 6.30-8.30pm Introduction to eBay and Gumtree eBay and Gumtree are great online market places. Learn how to set up an account, securely buy and sell all sorts of items, and participate in auctions.

Cost: $15, $5 Conc. Starting: Tue 18 Apr (2weeks), 6.30-8.30pm

Transferring Vinyl Records and Tapes to Digital

Do you have a large vinyl record collection? Do you have your memories on VHS tapes? Want to keep them safe and secure? Learn the legal way to transfer them to digital format.

Cost: $15, $5 Conc. Starting: Tue 7 May (3 weeks), 6.30-8.30pm Photography Learn the techniques for good images, aperture and depth of field, composition and so much more.

Cost: $110 Starting: Tue 8 Feb (8 weeks), 6.30-8.30pm

Employment And Career Planning in partnership with RMIT

Steer Your Career This workshop will help you explore your interests, skills and motivations and how these relate to the labour market and potential job satisfaction.

Cost: $15, $5 Conc. When: Tue 8 Mar, 1–2:30pm

Building an Effective Job Search Strategy This workshop aims to build understanding of recruitment processes and aims to help you understand how to tap the hidden job market to increase the chances of success.

Cost: $15, $5 Concession When: Tue 18 Apr, 1–3pm

Health And Wellbeing

Yoga with RudiLearn an active workout that incorporates posture and movement, breath awareness and breathing exercises, relaxation and concentration, self-inquiry and meditation. Please bring your own mat.

Cost: $64 Starting: Tue 7 Feb (8 weeks), 6-7pm Thu 9 Feb (8 weeks), 6-7pm

Yoga for Children– Ages 7+ Learn techniques that help develop concentration and focus. This is an active workout for your child to build strength, balance and confidence. Please bring your own mat.

Cost: $64 Starting: Thu 9 Feb (8 weeks), 7–8pm

Yoga with Alicia Cost: $64 Starting: Fri 10 Feb (8 weeks), 9.30-10.30am

Pilates with Alicia Improve your posture, strength, balance and overall sense of wellbeing. Please bring your own mat.

Cost: $64 Starting: Thu 9 Feb (8 weeks), 9.30-10.30am

Bollywood Dance Class

Join in the fun of this unique style of Indian dance whichhas its roots in classical and folk dance with the occasional Latino and Arabic influence.

Cost: $56 When: Mon 6 Feb, 7.30– 8:30pm

Recreation And Arts

Jewellery Making

Learn how to measure, plan and make a necklace, bracelet and earrings. Work with different materials to achieve your desired piece. Includes materials however some additional items may be available to purchase on the day.

Cost: $45 When: Sat 25 Mar (1 session) 10am–1pm

Watercolour Painting

Learn the art of watercolour painting from our local resident artist and make your own masterpiece.

Materials list requirements available

Cost: $110 plus materials Starting: Wed 8 Feb (8 weeks), 6.30–8.30pm

Cake Decorating

Learn the art of cake decoration with an experienced award winning tutor. Full details of term structure and requirements are available from our office.

Cost:$75 plus materials Starting: Thu 9th Feb (8 weeks), 7–9pm

Homestead Bookworms

The Homestead Bookworms is book club that meets monthly to read and discuss a new book.

Cost: $55 annual fee; $40 conc. When: 3rd Wed, monthly, 7–8pm