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Lifelong Learning Opportunities
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Darebin Libraries aim to enrich the lives of our community and create opportunities for lifelong learning through our focus on digital literacy, our collections and our events program. We support and encourage lifelong learning because it helps improve social inclusion, community engagement, personal development and employability. Every week, we hold free events and programs to provide opportunities for learning and social connection, and to support the wellbeing of our community. We have produced a range of tutorials to help our community learn how to use some of the digital resources available with your Darebin Libraries membership. To assist our community in their learning journey we have provided a list of Darebin based organisations that offer education or training programs. You will also find a list of resources which support learning and employment opportunities for jobseekers and business owners. |
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Community organisations that offer education or training programs PRACE (Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education) The Salvation Army Thornbury offers two programs for people with disabilities; Music Access Program (MAPS) and Disability Inclusiveness Disco. They offer social session for seniors (Morning Melodies) and adults (710s). The Mainly Music program is a session for pre-schoolers and their parents/caregivers to bond with music. The Community Service Centre provides emergency relief in the form of food parcels and vouchers as a way of assisting people who find themselves in difficult circumstances. Ph: (03) 9480 5696 The Salvation Army Preston The Salvation Army Preston offers The Mainly Music program which is a session for pre-schoolers and their parents/caregivers to bond with music. The Community Service Centre provides emergency relief in the form of food parcels and vouchers as a way of assisting people who find themselves in difficult circumstances. Ph: (03) 9478 0694 The Salvation Army Employment Plus - Preston As one of Australia’s largest recruiters, we provide our job seekers with specialised training, work experience and a range of support services, to help them find meaningful employment. As a not-for-profit organisation, any surplus we make is directed back into The Salvation Army’s social programs – providing relief to the homeless, victims of disaster and anyone who needs a helping hand. Ph: (03) 9468 6000 Lively Lively connects young people with seniors to help with technology, gardening, and home care. The program offers jobs and training for young people between 18-25 years old. Ph: (03) 9070 4741 Email: anna@lively.org.au U3A Darebin U3A provides learning opportunities, educational activities and social interaction for retired and semi-retired people who are over 50, helping them to keep mentally and physically active and involved in local communities. U3A Darebin serve the mature community who are no longer fully employed by conducting a range of courses designed for older adults and available without prior qualifications. There are offerings over different venues offering classes in art and craft, exercise, film, games, history, language learning, literature and music. Please note there is a membership fee. Ph: 0492 817 478 Email: info@u3adarebin.com.au |
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