COONARA COMMUNITY HOUSE COURSE GUIDE TERM 3 2015
Coonara Community House 22 Willow Road (PO Box 7041) Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 Open 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday Tel: 9758 7081 Fax: 9758 5402 enquiries@coonarahouse.org.au www.coonarahouse.org.au
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By posting a cheque to Coonara Community House P.O. Box 7041 Upper Ferntree Gully 3156. Please include a note with your contact details and the course you have chosen. Refunds & concessions
About Coonara Community House Neighbourhood House, Community House or Adult Learning Centre, whatever the name, these places are the heart of the Knox community. More recently referred to as Learn Local organisations, we provide social, educational and recreational activities within a welcoming and supportive environment. There are five Learn Local organisations in Knox. Coonara Community House offers a large number of qualifications in Community Services, Children’s Services, Leisure & Health and Disability up to Diploma level. Subsidised computer classes run each term. Coonara offers workshops on gardening, cooking and getting ‘back to basics’. Short courses provide pathways to employment and build learner confidence. Other programs include a food garden, a community newspaper and many volunteering opportunities. Please note that in the interests of asthma sufferers, Coonara is a perfume and after-shave free zone. Thank you for your co-operation. www.coonarahouse.org.au
How to enrol Enrolments in Coonara courses are confirmed by payment of course fees or the arrangement of a payment plan. Coonara accepts EFTPOS, credit cards, cheque, cash and direct payment into our bank account. In person between 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday at 22 Willow Rd Upper Ferntree Gully Over the phone using credit card 9.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday on 97587081
Courses require minimum numbers to proceed. If we cancel a class you will receive a full refund. If you withdraw from a class at least 48 hours prior to the commencement you will receive a refund less a $10 administration fee. Within 48 hours of the class commencement no refund can be given. Concession fees apply to some courses for those on pensions and health care cards. The refund policy for accredited training differs from the above and is advertised on the enrolment form and our website.
Nationally accredited training Coonara Community House is a Registered Training Organisation approved to deliver training in Nationally Recognised Qualifications, in 2015. Individual career counselling sessions of 30 mins or one hour available with an experienced and qualified counsellor. $54 per 30 mins or $99 per hour. Please phone for a booking. Full information on accredited training is available at www.coonarahouse.org.au or by phoning 9758 7081 for an enrolment information pack. The Victorian Training Guarantee provides all eligible Victorian citizens or permanent residents with subsidised fees. To be eligible you must be upskilling - enrolling in a qualification at a higher level than any other completed qualifications that you hold. Students under 20 years of age are exempted. Coonara Community House is a proud supporter of Volunteer for Knox, the new volunteer resource centre. volunteerforknox.com.au We gratefully acknowledge the support of these funding bodies and peak organisations:
Computers
Nationally accredited training Coonara Community House is a Registered Training Organisation approved to deliver training in the following Nationally Recognised Qualifications, in 2015. Enrolment information available on our website www.coonarahouse.org.au or via email enquiries@coonarahouse.org.au or phone 9758 7081 and we’ll post a pack to you. Cert III in Community Work CHC30112 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am – 3.00pm 14th July – 26th November 2015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management CHC60312 Online one evening per week with one Friday and Saturday per term in face to face classes. September 2015 – December 2016 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113 Fridays 9.30am – 3.00pm July 2015 – February 2016 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 Fridays 9.30am – 3.00pm July 2015 – July 2016 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 - For those with an existing Certificate III Thursdays 6.30 – 9.00pm July 2015 – July 2016
Computers These classes are funded by Learn Local. We required proof of Australian citizenship. Course fees: $70 ($45 tuition, $20 amenities, $5 materials). Concession card holders and pensioners pay only $50 tuition per year regardless of the number of courses. Amenities and materials fees not subject to concessions.
Social media for your business Focuses on the use of emarketing to promote your business.
Each week Marina will introduce a social media tool and help you identify its potential for your business; blogging, e newsletters, YouTube and Google, Faceboo,Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and more.
Thursdays 23/7 - 27/8 6.30 - 9.30pm $70
iPads for Beginners Bring your own iPad or borrow ours and learn all the basics. Mondays 27/7 - 14/9 9.30am - 12 noon $70 iPads Next Step Find out what great things your iPad can do such as using it to stream music, watch region-blocked TV, Cloudprint and more. Students must have basic iPad skills. Thursdays 30/7 - 17/9 9.30 - 12.00 noon $70 Computers Next Step – working on your project Do you have a project that involves computer or Internet skills that you don’t have? Would you like to work on it with some expert help on hand? Maybe planning and booking a holiday on line? Making a photobook, copying and touching up old photos, creating presentations for special occasions. We have the expert and the tools. Bring your own device if you like or use ours. Tuesdays - 28/7 - 15/9 9.30am - 12.00 noon $70 Androids for Beginners Got a new Android device? Karen reckons they are better than Ipads. Come along and share her enthusiasm while you learn all about your new device. Wednesdays 29/7 - 16/9 9.30am - 12 noon $70 Digital Literacy & Social Media Learn all about why and how you might use things like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, blogs and more. Fridays 31/7 - 18/9 9.30am - 12 noon $70
Design your own career development course Choose any 8 workshops from those listed below and/or the preparation for horticulture or hospitality courses for $70 Career planning and guidance Tuesday August 11th 7.00 - 8.00pm Unpacking a position description and addressing key selection criteria Wednesday August 5th 1.00 - 3.00pm Using LinkedIn and social media for job seeking Wednesday August 12th 1.00 - 3.00pm Tips for a top resume Wednesday August 19th 1.00 - 3.00pm Facebook - Find out more about Facebook, including settings so you know “Who sees my stuff” Friday July 31st 9.30am - 12.00 noon Twitter - Find out more about conversing with like minded people and keeping up with news and events as they happen Friday August 7th 9.30am - 12.00 noon Pinterest - You will never need to steal pages from magazines at the doctors surgery again. This online system allows you to create an online pinboard of all of your favourite things Friday August 14th 9.30am - 12.00 noon Picmonkey - Online editing tool for images. Add your own watermark, information or make them into images that can be used for invitations or even simple websites Friday August 21st 9.30am - 12.00 noon Google apps - Do you use Gmail for your email? You also have access to Google Apps to share and collaborate with others, get organised with your calendar Friday August 28th 9.30am - 12.00 noon Downloading apps - Do you have a mobile device? Let’s learn how to download some well used free apps Friday September 4th 9.30am - 12.00 noon Blogging basics Friday September 11th y 9.30am - 12.00 noon
Skills for work
Skills for work
Preparation for horticulture with Horticulturist Jessie Buckley • July 27th - garden design including permaculture • August 3rd - soil preparation and composting and worms • August 10th - pruning (including espalier) • August 17th - natural control of pests • August 24th - propagation techniques • August 31st - growing herbs and vegetables • September 7th - watering and watering systems • September 14th - plants for special conditions (shade, dry) Mondays 9.30am – 12.30pm Complete the whole course for $70 or choose individual workshops for $10 each
Moving off the tools with Craig
Preparation for hospitality (part 1 continued in term 4) Interested in working in a cafe? Dreams of opening your own? Aspirations to appear on My Kitchen Rules? All good reasons to do our Prep for Hospitality course. • Sat July 25th - Cafe style food with Jo • Sat August 1st - Bread and pastry with Kerri • Sat August 8th - Food presentation including garnishes, chef tips and knife skills with Jo • Sat August 15th - Desserts with Kerri • Sat August 22nd - Mediterranean food including pasta with Jo • Sat August 29th - Food presentation packaging, food in a jar with Kerri • Sat Sept 5th - Budget gourmet with Jo • Sat Sept 12th - Food safety certification with Revive2 survive Saturdays 10.00am – 1.00pm July 25th – September 12th $70 (all workshops except food safety available as single workshops for $15 per person)
(8 weeks)
Introduction to professional writing and editing This course is for those interested in career pathways in fiction writing. Mondays 6.30 – 9.15pm August 10th – September 14th $70
This course is designed for the guy who feels
that he has reached the time of life to consider a change of direction in his work and explore options for work in new fields. $70 Call now to register interest.
Conflict resolution with Liliane Grace
Conflict is a natural part of life but we’re not usually taught how to deal with it. Whether you are experiencing conflict within family, community or at work, this course offers
simple, practical skills and approaches for
transforming your experience from win/lose or even lose/lose to win/win.’
Open House social events These events are sponsored by the Bendigo Bank, Ferntree Gully. Numbers are limited so please RSVP. Gold coin donation. Gilbert and Sullivan High Tea with the Singularity choir Tuesday August 4th, 3.00 – 5.00pm Lunch, cards and old fashioned games Tuesday September 15th, 12.30 – 2.30pm Trivia night with fish and chips Friday October 9th, 6.30 – 8.30pm Remembrance Day morning tea All your favourite Aussie foods, poppy making and a sing along.
Wednesday November 11th, 10.30am – 12.30pm Community Activities
Thursdays 7.00 – 9.15pm
July 30th – September 17th $50
Cultural competency training Discussion based workshops will develop
your awareness of your own and other cultural realities in work practices. The focus of the
workshops will be on exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultures.
Participants will also address cultural safety in
their workplace and professional relationships.
Singularity Community Choir For anyone who wants to sing for pleasure. Mondays 7.30pm Every week $2 per session Gully gardeners A group of people interested in gardening meet at Coonara on the first Thursday of each month from 2.00pm – 3.30pm to plan and organise guest speakers and outings. If you are interested in participating please call Coonara.
An optional trip to The Desert Mob Festival in
Alice Springs will deepen your new knowledge. July 27th – August 31st $120
Revive2Survive First Aid Training
CPR 9.30 - 11.30am First Aid 9.30am - 1.00pm* Saturday 1 August 2015 *First Aid in blended delivery format, full course description at www.revive2survive.com.au
Visit our website to enrol online. www.Revive2Survive.com.au Ph: 1300 000 112 RTO # 21688
Keeping your chooks healthy and happy This workshop covers: Basic First Aid, Growing and Using Herbs, Poisonous Plants, All about Eggs, Hatching and Rearing Chicks, Dealing with Roosters and Making your own Chook Food. Wednesday August 19th 10.00am – 1.00pm $20 Upcycling furniture for your home Have you been inspired by Pinterest or Better Homes and Gardens. Let our upcycling guru, Nicole, provide you with the tools and inspiration to change a plain old piece into a work of art. Bring your own piece of furniture and paints. Tools and community shed provided. Wednesdays 1.00 – 3.00pm July 29th – September 16th $50 Conversations over afternoon tea Join us for afternoon tea and learn about what’s happening and what’s available in the community. 2.00 – 3.00pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month Gold coin donation
Monday 6.30 – 9.00pm
Training at Coonara House!
Hobby & recreation
Beekeeping club The Coonara Beekeeping Club meets on the
or $50 per family. First meeting free so just come along.
Community space at Knox
Grassroots market Saturday 10.00am - 3.00pm, 19th Sept, Kings Park, UFTG Volunteer for Knox Are you interested in volunteering in the Knox community? Check out the Volunteer for Knox website for opportunities. www.volunteerforknox.com.au
Making marmalade Monday 10.00am – 1.00pm July 27th $5 Basic knitting for the beginner Mondays 10.00am – 10.45am August 3rd, 10th and 17th $5 Making gift tags from recycled materials Wednesday 10.30 – 11.30am August 5th $5 Make a t-shirt scarf Learn how to repurpose a t shirt into a lovely scarf to dress up your outfits. Wednesday 10.30 – 11.30am August 26th $5
Kidzfun 3 year old activity groups Tuesday – Thursday mornings Taking expressions of interest for 2016
9.15pm. Annual membership is $35 per person
Have a go… $10 each These taster workshops will let you try something new. Includes all materials. Mosaics Monday 1.00 – 3.30pm, July 27th Scrapbooking Saturday 1.00 – 4.00pm, August 1st Making compost Monday 9.30am – 12.30pm, August 3rd Macramé Monday 1.00 – 3.00pm, August 10th Online Blogging Tuesday 12.30 – 3.30pm, August 11th
Pete the permie workshops All Pete the permie classes are held at Telopea Mountain Permaculture and Nursery, Monbulk.
Parents and children
second Wednesday of the month 7.30pm –
Check out the community space at Knox City on level 1 near the fresh food market. Pop up learning events, showcasing of community organisations and more. Go to Community space @ Knox facebook page for more information or email enquiries@coonarahouse.org.au
Back to basics
Occasional care Friday mornings Waiting list for 2016 Lab project Technology fun for 9 - 12 year olds with high functioning Autism. Wednesdays 4.00pm – 6.00pm Each school term $20 per week (pay by term) (concessions available) and Facilitated technology sessions for 13 - 18 year olds. Mondays 4.00pm – 6.00pm Each school term $20 per week (pay by term) (concessions available)
Biodynamic field day BD management of orchards Making and apply tree paste. Why can we grow 1000 vars and spray nothing?! What practices can be used to reduce diseases. 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 5th July $95 Winter vs Summer pruning Tips & tricks to reduce workload, reduce disease entry and create fruit or rejuvenate old trees. Focus on the advantages of pruning at the correct time to control disease, fruit & tree size. We also look at how to get the right tree first, so reducing the workload for the next 50 years of fruiting. 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 15th August $95 Growing subtropical fruit, citrus & berries in cool climates Learn how we can grow 13 avos, 8 macas, 8 sapotes, guavas, banana & many more in Olinda without a glass house. How to grow berries – its all about getting conditions right. 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 29th August $95 Health & wellbeing Prana meditation Suzie Szabo is a professional energy healer
and meditation facilitator with over 12 years of experience conducting classes. Suzie will share with you many forms of meditation as she gently guides you on a deep healing journey within. Participants will be sitting on chairs. Not recommended for people under 17. Please bring cushions and blanket for extra comfort. Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30pm July 14th – September 15th $120 members $130 non members $15 per session casual Free hearing checks Monday 1.00 – 3.00pm August 10th & October 12th