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Class times:Tuesday: 9am - 12pm Course description and outcomes:This course is for people looking at entering the aged care workforce, particularly those with low literacy or from CALD backgrounds. It focuses on two aspects of professional communication for PCAs: &nbsp;writing progress notes aligned to the requirements of the New Australian National Aged Care (AN-ACC) classification that was introduced on the 1st of October 2022; and describing resident support and care needs at spoken interviews with the AN-ACC assessor.The course focuses on written and spoken professional communication, terminology of the assessment process, tools and checklists, vocabulary expansion and simple text based grammar around documenting PCA work tasks.&nbsp;It has been developed not only as an industry contextualised program, but targeting CALD and low loiteracy learners’ specific skills deficit relevant to their current duties at the workplace.

Introduction to Aged Care

Want to work in aged care? This course will help you understand what working in aged care involves, and will help you develop the basic English knowledge, skills and vocabulary you need to go into work or further study.

<div name="long-description" style="font-size: 1rem; border-color: transparent;">Class times:Mondays: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Course description and outcomes:English for Citizenship is focused on assisting adult CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) learners with low LLN skills to improve their knowledge of English, as well as their knowledge of general Australian culture, law, history, and geography in order to successfully complete the Australian citizenship test and to assist them with gaining employment or further opportunities in their current employment, enrol in further study, and better integrate into the community.Topics covered include English communication skills, vocabulary related to the citizenship text, Australian law and government, Australian history and geography, Australian culture and values, etc.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

English for Citizenship - North Dandenong

Learn about what you will need to know in order to apply for and pass your Australian Citizenship test.

Beginner course for learners who have just started learning English and have minimal exposure to the language. Learners will develop language skills to participate in limited range of contexts.Classes are on:Fridays: 12pm - 3pm &nbsp;

English for Beginners (Semester 2)

Beginner course for learners who have just started learning English.

A space for women to connect and engage in meaningful conversations. The group is a welcoming and supportive environment where women can come together to share experiences, make new friends, and build relationships. The cafe also offers a range of activities and events. &nbsp;The cafe is on Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm.

Women's Friendship Cafe - Springvale

A space for women to connect and engage in meaningful conversations.

Class times:Tuesday: 11am - 2pm Course description and outcomes:The course is designed to introduce learners to the hospitality industry in order to prepare them for employment or further study within the hospitality sector, or to give those who are considering employment or further study in the sector a better overview of what that would entail.Topics include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Introduction to the hospitality industry</li><li>Working in hospitality</li><li>Food and workplace hygeine</li><li>Communication</li><li>Customer Service</li><li>The liquor industry and hospitality</li><li>Serving alcohol</li><li>Technology in hospitality</li><li>Taking orders</li><li>Using Point of Sale machines</li></ul>The course is sequential, and the content has been designed to be as inclusive as possible, building on learners’ existing knowledge to learn and develop new skills.

Introduction to Hospitality

Want to work in a cafe or restaurant? This course will help you to develop the knowledge and skills that you need to look for work or go into further study.

Arabic seniors group welcomes everyone and specifically seniors speaking Arabic in the community. Join to meet other like minded community members for a friendly and social chat. There are a number of activities which the group plans and hold during the year.&nbsp;The group meets Wednesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Arabic Seniors Group

Arabic seniors group welcomes everyone and specifically seniors speaking Arabic in the community.

Afghan Lajaward, is a social and support group welcoming everyone in the community and specifically carers who like to meet others in the community.The group meets Wednesdays, 12pm - 2pm

Afghan Lajaward Carers Group

Afghan Lajaward, is a social and support group welcoming everyone in the community and specifically carers who like to meet others in the community.

A space for women to connect and engage in meaningful conversations. The group is a welcoming and supportive environment where women can come together to share experiences, make new friends, and build relationships. The cafe also offers a range of activities and events. &nbsp;The cafe is on Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm.

Women's Friendship Cafe - North Dandenong

The Afghan Seniors' Group welcomes everyone and specifically older Afghanis in the community. Join to meet other like minded community members for a friendly and social chat. There are a number of activities which the group plans and hold during the year.&nbsp;The group meets on Tuesdays, 11:30am - 2:30pm

Afghan Seniors Group

Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for awhile, you're welcome at this fun and low-stress yoga class.Classes are on Tuesdays, 9:30am - 11am.

Yoga

Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for awhile, you're welcome at this fun and low-stress yoga class.

Open to people of all levels of fitness will allow you to learn Tai Chi and work to prevent or ease many illness of ageing and treating health problems. &nbsp;Learn gentle meditation and relaxation.The group meets Saturdays, 11am - 1pm

Tai Chi

Open to people of all levels of fitness will allow you to learn Tai Chi.&nbsp;

Join the weekly social support group in a welcoming environment for men to get together and try different activities. &nbsp;Great opportunity for anyone over 18 who wants a new social connection.

Men's Social Club

Join the weekly social support group in a welcoming environment for men to get together and try different activities.&nbsp;