MILPARA COMMUNITY HOUSE INC.
(ABN 84 361 485 080)
(A0019220Y)
21 Shellcott’s Road (PO Box 136) KORUMBURRA,
Telephone:
5655 2524
Fax: 5658 1375
3950
Email: milpara@dcsi.net.au
Web Page: www.sgcommunityhouses.org.au
TERM 1 Program 2013
29th January to 28th March (Bookings essential)
Milpara Community House is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am till 4.30pm during school
terms. During school holidays Milpara is closed except for the Centrelink Agency hours.
GENERAL EDUCATION
ADULT LITERACY & NUMERACY
Get help with reading, writing and/or numeracy with a qualified teacher to get you on the right path and gain
confidence. One-on-one tutoring is available on Mondays.
Date:
Every Monday (other days may be available). No class 11th March, 1st & 8th April, 10th June.
Time:
to be advised on enrolment
Cost:
$50 per semester
ENGLISH FOR MIGRANTS
Learn to read, write and speak with confidence in a friendly, relaxed class if English is your second language.
Class 1: 18 Tuesdays
12th February - 25th June
Time:
10am - 12noon
Cost:
$104 (concession $80)
Class 2: 17 Thursdays 14th February - 27th June
(no class 4th, 11th & 25th April)
Time:
2pm - 4pm
Cost:
$100 (concession $80)
CREATIVE WRITING
A course for aspiring writers. Come along to share your work and laughter, gain ideas and confidence.
Date:
18 Thursdays - 7th February to 27th June (no classes 4th & 11th April, 25th April)
Time:
9.30am - 11.30am
Cost:
$104 (concession $92)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn how to use your digital camera properly and get the results you want.
Date:
2 Wednesdays 6th & 13th March
Time:
11am - 2pm
Cost:
$60
PICKLING & PRESERVING WORKSHOP
Explore pickling and preserving using seasonal fruits and vegetables and tasty spices. Enjoy tastings and take home
recipes and a jar of pickled preserves.
Date: Monday 4th March
Time: 11am - noon
Cost:
$5
DIY NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS
Use natural products to keep your house clean and save money too without the toxic effects of some commercial
products. Participants given a chance to make some products with recipes and a goody bag to take home.
Date: Monday 4th March
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Cost:
$5
Sponsored by the South Gippsland Shire Council
RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL
(SITHFAB009A)
This course meets the requirements for bar & hospitality staff, packaged liquor or planning on being the Licensee.
Date:
Wednesday 20th March
Time:
5.30 - 9.30pm
Cost:
$85
FOOD SAFETY LEVEL 1
Follow Workplace Hygiene Practices (SITXOHS002A)
Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (HLTFS207B)
Follow Work Procedures to Maintain Food Safety (FDFCORFSY1A)
For people in hospitality, health and food processing industries, this accredited course covers new food laws, safe
food preparation, handling and storage.
Date:
Wednesday 20th March
Time:
9 am - 1pm
Cost:
$105
FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISORS COURSE
Food Safety Supervisor Hospitality - SITXOHS002A & SITXFSA001A
Food Safety Supervisor Food Processing - FDFFS1001A & FDFFFS2001A
Food Safety Supervisor Health - HLTFS207C & HLTFS309C & HLTFS310C
The food safety supervisor of each organisation is required to do a food safety plan, which is covered by this
accredited unit.
Date:
Wednesday 20th March
Time:
9.30am - 5.30pm
Cost:
$230 Hospitality & Food Processing Includes Food Safety Level 1.
$295 Health & Community Services Includes Food Safety Level 1.
CFT International P/L (RTO # 21120) will undertake the training and assessment for the above courses.
COMPUTERS
GO ONLINE: START-UP GUIDE FOR BUSINESS
Is it time your business went online? The internet has forever changed the way we buy and sell. For the small business
owner it is an important way to communicate with customers, sell your products or services and improve the efficiency
of your business. This seminar will cover all the basics of starting out online including: Setting up a website, using
social media, e-business basics and how to find and communicate with your customers online.
Date:
Wednesday 27th February
Time:
7pm to 9pm
Cost:
$20
MYOB AccountRight
Learn how to set up your business books, step by step with the MYOB accounting program, including chart of accounts,
sales, purchases, payroll, bank reconciliation and GST. Participants need good basic computer skills.
Date:
6 Mondays
11th Feb - 25th March (no class 11th March) & 1 Tuesday 12th March
Time:
6.30pm to 9pm
Cost:
$130 (ACFE cost)
(concession $117)
INTERNET TRAINING FOR 50S & OVER
Discover how the Internet can help you to stay in touch with friends & family. Book in to our course with a volunteer
tutor over 4 weeks. Funded by the Australian Government.
Date and time to be advised on enrolment.
Cost:
Gold coin donation per session
Enrol in all three Beginners classes and pay just $99. Conditions apply.
COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS
Gain confidence and an understanding of the computer
operating system. Learn to use the mouse, open and close programs and create files and folders.
Date:
3 Thursdays 7th February to 21st February
Time:
1pm - 4pm
Cost:
$99 (concession $90) or see above offer
INTERNET & EMAIL FOR BEGINNERS
Learn how to access the Internet, send & receive e-mail, use browsers, search engines & download information.
Date:
2 Thursdays 28th February to 7th March
Time:
1pm - 5pm
Cost:
$99 (concession $90) or see above offer
WORD PROCESSING FOR BEGINNERS
Starting at how to turn the computer on, learn how to set out letters and other documents.
Date:
3 Thursdays 14th March to 28th March
Time:
1pm - 4pm
Cost:
$99 (concession $90) or see above offer
Enrol in both Excel and Publisher and pay just $85. Conditions apply.
EXCEL SPREADSHEETS
Learn how to create tables, invoices, budgets and graphs. Students must have good basic computer skills.
Date:
3 Thursdays
14th February to 28th February
Time:
6pm - 9pm
Cost:
$106 (Concession $96) or see offer above
MICROSOFT PUBLISHER
Learn how to make professional-looking cards, letterheads, posters and brochures. Students must have good basic
computer skills.
Date:
3 Thursdays
7th March to 21st March
Time:
6pm - 9pm
Cost:
$106 (Concession $96) or see offer above
i-PAD BASICS
Learn about the basic operation and maintenance of your iPad and go in the draw to win an internet stick or smartphone.
BYO iPad.
Date: Wednesday 20th February
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: Free (sponsored by the Gippsland Local Government Network)
POPULAR i-PAD APPLICATIONS
Demonstration of popular and affordable applications you can install and use. Go in the draw to win an internet stick or
smartphone. BYO iPad.
Date: Wednesday 13th March
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: Free (sponsored by the Gippsland Local Government Network)
ART & CRAFT
IMPROVE YOUR SEWING SKILLS
Learn how to confidently use your machine and maintain it. Make a simple garment or alter clothing using basic sewing
skills. Materials list available on enrolment.
Class 1: 3 Tuesdays
12th, 19th & 26th February
Class 2: 3 Tuesdays
5th, 12th & 19th March
Time:
6.30pm - 9pm
Cost:
$58**
GIFT CARDS WITH BARB
Create your own beautiful gift cards for special occasions, family and friends and save money too.
Date:
18 Fridays - 8th February - 28th June (no class 29th March, 5th April or 12th April)
Time:
1pm - 4pm
Cost:
$7 per week payable to the tutor (includes 1 card)
PAINTING & DRAWING
Local artist Bob Hickman will teach beginners or those with some experience using oils, acrylic, pastels, water colour any media. Materials list is available on enrolment.
Date:
6 Tuesdays
19th February - 26th March
Time:
1pm to 4pm
Cost:
$136**
NEEDLEWORK TECHNIQUES
A year of Christmas decorations. Learn a new technique and make a different decoration each month.
Date: 2 Wednesdays 13th February & 13th March
Time: 7pm - 9.30pm
Cost: $15 per session payable to the tutor plus materials kit (cost available on enrolment)
BEADING TECHNIQUES
Make a jewellery item and learn a new beading technique each month.
Date: 2 Wednesdays 27th February & 27th March
Time: 7pm - 9.30pm
Cost: $15 per session payable to the tutor plus materials kit (cost available on enrolment)
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Suitable for people with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, osteoporosis, stress, chronic pain etc.
Venue: Korumburra Community Meeting Rooms
Date: 7 Thursdays
14th February - 28th March
Time: 10.30am - 12 noon
OR
Venue: Walsh Centre
Date: 7 Mondays
4th February - 25th March
Time:
5.30pm - 6.40pm
Cost: $56 (conc. $42) per term or $10 (conc. $8) per session payable to the tutor
YOGA Evening Classes
Improve your sense of well-being through relaxation, gentle stretching and meditation. BYO mat & blanket.
Venue: Walsh Centre
Date:
7 Mondays
4th February - 25th March
Time:
7pm - 8.30pm
Cost:
$84 (conc. $63) per term or $14 (conc. $12) per session payable to the tutor
TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS
An excellent exercise program for joints, muscles, mind and spirit.
Date:
15 Tuesdays
5th March - 25th June
Time:
10.30am to 11.30am
Cost:
$10 per session payable to the tutor.
APPLY FIRST AID
(Level 2 Workplace First Aid)
(HTLFA301C)
Learn what to do in a medical emergency. This certificate has a three-year workplace accreditation.
Date:
5 Tuesdays
19th February - 19th March
Time:
7pm - 10pm
Cost:
$165
CPR (HTLCPR201A)
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Tuesday 19th February
7pm - 10pm
$65
ADMINISTRATION OF ADRENALINE FOR ANAPHYLAXIS
(21659VIC)
A current CPR certificate is a pre-requisite for this course, which will provide you with the necessary skills and
knowledge to recognise, treat and manage an acute life threatening allergic reaction.
Date:
Tuesday 19th February
Time:
7pm - 10pm
Cost:
$65
Swinburne Centre for Occupational Health & Safety Training will issue accredited certificates for the above courses.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES
FOR THE BLOKES
Meets on Friday mornings 10am - 12 noon from 1st February to 28th June and gives men an opportunity to
discuss issues that are relevant to them. For further information contact Colin on 5655 2510 or leave a
message on 0428 520 034. Cost: $3 per week
ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT
At this information session Chris Childs from Consumer Affairs will let you know exactly what you need to do if you
are a committee member of an incorporated association as a result of recent changes to legislation.
Date: Tuesday 26th March
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: Free
NEWCOMERS’ LUNCHEON
Have you recently moved into the area? Would you like to meet other people and learn about this district? Then come
to our newcomers’ luncheon.
Wednesday 27th March 12.30pm
Cost $5 includes lunch and laughter.
Please contact Milpara to register your interest.
KORUMBURRA PLAYGROUP
Held at Milpara Community House every Friday from 10am to 11.30am, during school terms. Mums, dads,
grandparents and carers are welcome to attend with their pre-school children to have fun with a huge range of toys and
activities. Playgroup is a great opportunity for parents and children to make new friends.
HOME ENERGY SAVER SCHEME
Understand energy bills and usage. Make your energy use more affordable with efficiency tips
Date: Wednesday 6th March
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
MILPARA MEN’S SHED
You don't have to be a handyman to come along to this workshop environment in which men can create, chat, watch,
dabble, exchange knowledge or just enjoy the ambience.
For further information contact John Davies on 0411 485 113.
Milpara Men’s Shed operates from Coal Creek, every Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am - 1pm.
Cost:
$3 per session
SOCIAL MAHJONG
Learn to play mahjong with tiles (not the computer game) - a game of strategy.
Dates: 3 Wednesdays 20th Feb, 6th & 20th March
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $3 per session
SUPPORT WORKERS’ LUNCHEON
This informal network luncheon is for workers in the health & welfare area. BYO lunch.
Wednesday 27th February
12.30pm to 1.30pm
PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND COMPUTERS
Make an appointment or call in and take potluck. Cost $2.
RECYCLE YOUR OLD SPECTACLES
Just drop them into Milpara to be given to the Lions Club Recycle for Sight project for third world countries.
VOLUNTEER TUTORS WANTED
We would like to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer to teach seniors how to use the internet. Or
do you have a skill you would like to share? Please contact Sandra the Co-ordinator.
ABOUT MILPARA
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Our Resource Library and Emergency Food Bank form part of Milpara's many community support services. Milpara
would be most appreciative of any donations for the Food Bank. These can include tinned and dry foods or casseroles.
FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM
A range of confidential counselling services aimed at supporting families through the difficult times, including in-home
support, counselling and referral, can be accessed at Milpara by phoning the Intake Worker at Uniting Care Gippsland,
formerly Kilmany Uniting Care on 5662 5150.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Milpara has information on a wide range of subjects and is a contact point for many groups and organizations. So if
you are new to this area or just need some information please contact us during office hours.
CENTRELINK AGENCY
Centrelink Agency is open Tuesdays from 10am - 2pm, Wednesdays 10am - 1pm and Thursdays from 10am - 1pm.
Milpara will not be accepting any forms or documents for lodgement outside of these hours. Access to the Centrelink
telephone and computer is available for self-service when Milpara is open between 10am and 3.30pm.
SUPPORT FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE
Includes a Job Bulletin Board containing current job vacancies and those appearing in the local papers. Unemployed
people can access the Internet free of charge to search for job vacancies.
COMMUNITY GROUPS & SERVICES
Milpara provides a venue for the following groups: Australian Breastfeeding Association, Fibromyalgia Support Group,
South Gippsland Community Houses Network, South Gippsland Parenting Network, Korumburra Playgroup, Work
Solutions Gippsland, Uniting Care Gippsland, Vision Australia volunteers, Korumburra CWA and Employment
Innovations Victoria/Ostara - Disability Management Service.
MEMBERSHIP
Become a friend of Milpara and support your community house to ensure that we can continue to provide services and
respond to our local community’s needs. Membership is only $5.50 for individuals, $11 for groups per year.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are encouraged to actively participate in the management and activities at Milpara. We will provide support
and training to match skills with responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities exist in the areas of Playgroup, office
administration, tutoring, or cooking for the Food Bank.
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
If you are interested in your local community and would like to make it a better place to live, please contact us to
discuss what time commitment is involved in being on Milpara’s Committee of Management.
ADULT EDUCATION:
Milpara is a Learn Local organisation offering a wide range of adult education courses, some of which are subsidised by
Adult, Community & Further Education (ACFE) - denoted by . To qualify for an ACFE subsidy you must be looking
to increase your skills to return to study, gain employment or to get a better job or promotion. ACFE will also provide
subsidies to people who have not completed Year 12 and who would like to gain basic skills including literacy and
numeracy skills and English as a second language. ACFE course costing consists of two components: a minimum
tuition fee of $50 plus a student amenities fee for each course which covers the materials and amenities.
All classes held at Milpara are in air-conditioned rooms.
A double asterisk (**) next to the cost of a class indicates that the cost is inclusive of GST.
Conditions of Enrolment:
 Courses are to be paid for one week in advance. Enrolment will be confirmed on full payment of the course fee.
 Concessions are only available on advance payment of funded courses.
 A full refund will be made if the class is cancelled.
 Notice of withdrawal is required to receive a refund which may incur an administration charge.
Supported by the Victorian
Government