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.milparacommunityhouse.org.au
Term 2 Program 2014
22nd April to 27th June 2014 (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
WORK READINESS
Do you want to apply for jobs that match your skills with a suitable letter of application and resume? This course will give
you more confidence in applying for jobs and in interviews, as well as gaining an understanding of workplace
expectations.
Date: 8 Mondays 28th April to 23rd June
(No class 9th June)
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: $88 (Concession $55)
CONSTRUCTION INDUCTION (WHITE CARD)
Course in Construction (OH&S Induction) (21883VIC)
This qualification is now mandatory and legally qualifies the holder for entry to building and construction sites. Certificates issued
by Worksafe.
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Monday 16th June
3pm - 9pm
$130
Australian SafeT Consulting will be responsible for the training & assessment for this course
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 (other days may be available).
Date: 8 Mondays (except school and public holidays)
Time: to be advised on enrolment
Cost: $50 (Concession $40)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Learn to read, write and speak with confidence in a friendly, relaxed class if English is your second language.
Date:
10 Tuesdays 22nd April to 24th June
Time:
10am - 12 noon
Cost:
$80 (Concession $50)
ENGLISH FOR MIGRANTS
Learn to read, write and speak with confidence in a friendly, relaxed class if English is your second language.
Date:
10 Thursdays 24th April to 26th June
Time:
2pm - 4pm
Cost:
$80
(Concession $50)
CREATIVE WRITING
A course for aspiring writers - come along to share your work and laughter, gain ideas and confidence.
Date:
10 Thursdays 24th April to 26th June
Time:
10am - 12 noon
Cost:
$70 (Concession $55)
BUSINESS NETWORKING SEMINAR
If you are a business owner or an employee this seminar will help build your confidence and equip you with the basic
skills to effectively raise the profile of your organisation and build ongoing commercial relationships to grow your
business.
Date: Wednesday 21st May
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: $20
RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL (SITHFAB009A)
All people serving alcohol in Victoria need this certificate which is approved by the Director of Liquor Licensing Victoria.
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Wednesday 18th June
5.30pm - 9.30pm
$90
FOOD SAFETY LEVEL 1
Follow Workplace Hygiene Practices (SITXFSA101))
Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (HLTFS207C)
Follow Work Procedures to Maintain Food Safety ((FDFFS1001A)
For people in hospitality, health & food processing, this accredited course covers food laws, safe food preparation,
handling and storage.
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Wednesday 18th June
9am - 1pm
$110
FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISORS COURSE
Food Safety Supervisor Hospitality
SITXFSA101 & SITXFSA201
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:
Time:
Cost:
Wednesday 18th June
9am - 5pm
$230 Hospitality & Food Processing
Includes Food Safety Level 1.
$295 Aged Care, Childcare, Hospitals, Health & Community Services
Includes Food Safety Level 1.
CFT International P/L (RTO # 21120) will undertake the training and assessment for the above courses.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
It is inevitable when working with others that conflict will arise and in voluntary positions this can have an impact on
Clubs and Associations. This session is presented to give an overview of conflict resolution. Supported by the Dispute
Settlement Centre of Victoria
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Thursday 12th June
1pm - 3pm
$4
UNDERSTANDING TEENAGERS
Psychologist Terry Guilford will help you to find out how to better deal with changes in behaviour, moodiness, defiance,
anger and loss of self esteem which adolescents may experience. Supported by the South Gippsland Parenting Network.
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Wednesday 28th May
Wednesday 4th June
7pm - 9pm
$10 ($5 concession)
Teenage Girls
Teenage Boys
DESIGNING A COMMUNITY GARDEN
Local community garden designer Juneen Schulz will present this session. What needs to be considered before you start
digging? What errors can be avoided by having more information? Juneen knows this field and she is always keen to
help gardens grow.
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Saturday 31st May
10.30am - 12.30pm
$20
MILPARA COMMUNITY HOUSE Children’s Garden
An afternoon tea will be held at Milpara Community House for people interested in the development of the vertical
Children’s Garden in the playground space at the House. Come along and give us your feedback on the progress so far.
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Saturday 31st May
1pm - 3pm
Nil
HEALTH & WELLBEING
APPLY FIRST AID
(Level 2 Workplace First Aid) (HLTFA311A)
Learn what to do in a medical emergency. This certificate has a three-year workplace accreditation.
Date:
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May
Time:
9am - 3pm
Cost:
$170
CPR (HTLCPR211A)
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Saturday 24th May
9am - 12 noon
$65
ADMINISTRATION OF ADRENALINE FOR ANAPHYLAXIS
(22099VIC)
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: Saturday 24th May
Time:
9am - 12 noon
Cost:
$65
Swinburne Centre for Occupational Health & Safety Training will issue accredited certificates for these courses
COOKING FOR KIDS
- Food Ideas for Fussy Eaters
Do you want some new recipe ideas to entice your child to eat their veggies? Then put your name down to be part of a
fun six weekly session ‘cooking for kids’. Places are limited. Infants and toddlers are welcome. Supported by South
Coast Best Start.
Date:
6 Mondays 28th April to 2nd June
Time:
10am -1pm
Cost:
$4 per session ($2 Concession) includes lunch
SOCIAL MAHJONG
Learn to play Mahjong with tiles - a game of strategy.
Dates: Mondays - Fortnightly 5th May to 16th June
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $4 per session
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Suitable for people with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, osteoporosis, stress, chronic pain etc.
Venue: Korumburra Community Meeting Rooms
Date: 10 Thursdays 24th April to 26th June
Time: 10.30am - 12 noon
Cost: $120 per term (conc. $80) or $15 casual per class payable to the tutor (conc. $10)
TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS
An excellent exercise program for joints, muscles, mind and spirit.
Date:
8 Tuesdays 6th May to 24th June
Time:
10.30am to 11.30am
Cost:
$12 per session payable to the tutor.
FOR THE BLOKES
Meets on Friday mornings 10am - 12 noon from 2nd May to 27th June and gives men an opportunity to discuss issues
that are relevant to them, or just swap stories. For further information contact 5655 2524.
Cost:
$4 per week
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 the Joinery Building at Coal Creek, every Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am - 1pm.
Cost: $4 per session
END OF LIFE PLANNING
Wills? Power of Attorney? Who needs to know what and how can you prepare? What happens to information when we
die? This session is designed to help answer some of those questions none of us like to ask. Supported by the
Gippsland Community Legal Service.
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Wednesday 28th May
3pm - 4.30pm
$4
COMPUTERS
INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS (RECKON ACCOUNTS)
Learn how to set up your business books, step by step with the Quickbooks accounting program, including chart of
accounts, sales, purchases, bank reconciliation and GST. Participants need good basic computer skills.
Date:
4 Thursdays 22nd May to 12th June
Time:
9.30am – 3.30pm
Cost:
$140 (ACFE cost) (Concession $88)
COMPUTER BASICS - Enrol in all 3 Beginners classes and pay just $140
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 Wednesdays 30th April to 14th May
Time:
1pm - 4pm
INTERNET & EMAIL FOR BEGINNERS
Learn how to access the Internet, send & receive e-mail, use browsers, search engines & download information.
Date:
3 Wednesdays 21st May to 4th June
Time:
1pm - 4pm
WORD PROCESSING FOR BEGINNERS
Starting at how to turn the computer on, learn how to set out letters and other documents.
Date:
3 Wednesdays 11th June to 25th June
Time:
1pm - 4pm
COMPUTERS BEYOND BASICS
- Enrol in all Beyond Basics classes and pay just $125
INTERNET & EMAIL BEYOND BASICS
Includes attachments, file sizes, how to zip files, save and send photos, address book, virus checks, how to make safe
internet transactions on banking and buying websites.
Date: 3 Wednesdays 14th May to 28th May
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
FILE MANAGEMENT BEYOND BASICS
Learn how to create, find, save and move files & folders.
Date: 1 Wednesday 4th June
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
COMPUTERS BEYOND BASICS
Includes Control Panel, use of right clicking, computer maintenance, desktop icons, printing tips and hints etc.
Date: 3 Wednesdays 11th June to 25th June
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Good basic computer skills are a pre-requisite.
OFFICE ESSENTIALS Enrol in both Office Essential classes and pay just $100
EXCEL SPREADSHEETS
Learn how to create tables, invoices, budgets and graphs. Students must have good basic computer skills.
Date:
3 Tuesdays 20th May to 3rd June
Time:
1pm - 4pm
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
Learn how to make professional presentations and slide shows with photos, sound & animation.
Date:
3 Tuesdays 10th June to 24th June
Time:
1pm - 4pm
Good basic computer skills are a pre-requisite.
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
WINDOWS 8 WORKSHOP
Confused by Microsoft’s Windows 8 OS? This workshop will help to guide learners through the many changes Microsoft
has made. Explore many new features of Windows 8 and an opportunity for Q & A. BYO Laptop
Date:
Monday 23rd June
Time:
2pm - 5pm
Cost:
$35
GET TO KNOW YOUR iPAD
Learn about all the functions to get the most from your iPad. BYO iPad
Date:
Wednesday 11th June
Time:
10am - 12 noon
Cost:
$25
PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND COMPUTERS
Make an appointment or call in and take potluck. Cost $2.
ARTS & CRAFT
GIFT CARDS WITH BARB
Create your own beautiful gift cards for special occasions, family and friends and save money too.
Date:
9 Fridays 2nd May to 27th June
Time:
1pm - 4pm
Cost:
$8 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 29th April to 3rd June
Time:
1pm - 4pm
Cost:
$140**
CAKE DECORATING
Learn the art of making flowers and decorating a cake for that special occasion.
Date:
3 Tuesdays 29th April, 6th & 13th May
Time:
6pm – 8pm
Cost:
$77** (A materials list is available on enrolment)
SOY WAX CANDLEMAKING
Learn the art of making soy wax candles and make gifts for your home, friends and special occasions.
Date: Wednesday 11th June
Time: 12.30pm – 3pm
Cost: $38** (A materials list is available on enrolment)
BEADING TECHNIQUES
Make a jewellery item and learn a new beading technique each session.
Date: Mondays - Fortnightly 28th April to 23rd June
Time: 7pm - 9.30pm
Cost: $15 per session payable to the tutor plus materials kit (cost available on enrolment)
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.
Date:
3 Tuesdays 20th, 27th May & 3rd June
Time:
6.30pm - 9pm
Cost:
$58**
UPCOMING EVENTS
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. Tuesday 3rd June @12.30pm. Cost $5 which includes lunch and laughter. Please contact
Milpara to book in.
MILPARA COMMUNITY HOUSE ‘A Fine Affair’ on Saturday 17th May 2014
Time: 7pm - 10pm
@ the Korumburra Community Meeting Rooms
This fundraising event for Milpara Community House will provide you with an opportunity to support your local Community House as well
as sample local produce - local wines, cheeses, chutneys, olives and so much more. We will also be displaying some works produced
during the year by our students.
Cost: $20 per person
RSVP: 5655 2524 12/5/2014
Volunteers Afternoon Tea
During Neighbourhood House Week Milpara Community House would like to recognise and say thank you to our many volunteers with
an afternoon tea to be held at the House. Tuesday 13th May, 2014 from 2pm to 4pm. Please contact Milpara to register your interest
Neighbourhood House Week:
12th to 18th May, 2014 - Celebrate your local Neighbourhood House this week.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
KORUMBURRA PLAYGROUP
Held 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.
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 Coordinator.
RECYCLE YOUR OLD SPECTACLES
Just drop them into Milpara to be given to the Lions Club Recycle for Sight project for Third World countries.
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.
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,
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 cannot accept 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
This 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, 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:
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Courses are to be paid for one week in advance. Enrolment will be confirmed on full payment of the course
fee.
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Concessions are only available on advance payment of funded courses.
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A full refund will be made if the class is cancelled.
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Notice of withdrawal is required to receive a refund which may incur an administration charge.
Supported by the Victorian
Government