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Class times:Class 1 - Monday: 9:30am - 12:30pm (SOLD OUT)Class 2 - Monday: 5pm - 8pm&nbsp;Class 4 - Thursday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm (SOLD OUT)Class 3 - Friday: 9am - 12pm Course description and outcomes:This course is designed to help learners understand the basics of various areas of technology, including different digital devices, their functionality and the ways people can use these devices to connect with others and access services over the Internet. This program covers broad areas of different aspects of technology in an introductory sense. Topics covered include: Getting started 1. Using your smartphone 2. Using SMS 3. Connecting and working safely 4. Navigating the Internet5. Using email 6. Using social media 7. Using apps and software 8. Everyday technology 9. Staying safe onlineThe program supports learners to gain digital skills through practical and applied learning activities. Each module provides opportunities for learners to participate in individual, small group or whole class activities, helping them to build confidence and develop their skills. This program is designed to build a general aptitude to learning different aspects of technology and build the confidence to transfer what they know to different digital contexts.

Computers and Smartphones for Beginners (Term 1)

Not sure how to use your computer of smartphone? Need help getting the hang of apps and the Internet? This introductory course will help you learn the basics.

Class times:Class 1 - Wednesday: 9:30am - 11:30amClass 2 - Friday: 12:30pm - 2:30pm&nbsp; Course description and outcomes:The course is for adult learners who need to upskill or reskill their digital abilities. This may be either within their current work situation, or for the purposes of finding new employment. &nbsp; Learners will have the opportunity to: ● &nbsp; &nbsp;use digitally based technologies and systems ● &nbsp; &nbsp;connect with others ● &nbsp; &nbsp;access, organise, and present information ● &nbsp; &nbsp;manage risk. Topics Include: Creating Google Docs™ and Google Sheets™ for the Workplace • &nbsp; &nbsp;Producing a Cover Letter • &nbsp; &nbsp;Producing a Resume • &nbsp; &nbsp;Engaging with workplace focussed documents in Google Docs ™ • &nbsp; &nbsp;Engaging with and creating workplace focussed documents in Google Sheets™ • &nbsp; &nbsp;Expense Spreadsheet This course aims to provide learners with the confidence and skills to keep in step with innovation and requirement changes in the workplace. It also aims to give learners the confidence to embrace digital skills in the workplace and successfully use technology as a means for gaining or maintaining secure and meaningful employment

Introduction to Google Docs and Google Sheets (Term 1)

Learn how to use Google Docs and Google Sheets to create documents and spreadsheets for work and study.

Class times:Class 1 - Monday: 3pm - 5pm&nbsp;Class 2 - Thursday: 9:30am - 11:30am Course details and description:This course is for adult learners who need to upskill or reskill their digital abilities. This may be either within their current work situation, or for the purposes of finding new employment. &nbsp; Learners will have the opportunity to: ● &nbsp; &nbsp;use digitally based technologies and systems ● &nbsp; &nbsp;connect with others ● &nbsp; &nbsp;access, organise, and present information ● &nbsp; &nbsp;manage risk. Topics Include: Creating Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel documents for the Workplace • &nbsp; &nbsp;Producing a Cover Letter • &nbsp; &nbsp;Producing a Resume • &nbsp; &nbsp;Engaging with workplace focussed Microsoft Word documents • &nbsp; &nbsp;Engaging with workplace focussed Microsoft Excel documents This course aims to provide learners with the confidence and skills to keep in step with innovation and requirement changes in the workplace. It also aims to give learners the confidence to embrace digital skills in the workplace and successfully use technology as a means for gaining or maintaining secure and meaningful &nbsp;employment.

Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel (Term 1)

Learn how to use Microsoft Word and Excel to create documents and spreadsheets for work and study.

Classes Times:Class 1 - Mondays: 11:30am - 2pm &nbsp;&nbsp;Class 2 - Tuesdays: 3:30pm - 6pm&nbsp;Class 3 - Thursdays: 12pm - 2:30pm &nbsp;&nbsp;Class 4 - Fridays: 9am - 11:30am &nbsp;&nbsp; Course description and outcomes:English for Post-Beginners is focused on assisting adult CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) learners, who already have basic English skills and may already be working or attempting studies, to further develop and improve their English skills to assist them with gaining employment or further opportunities in their current employment, enrol in further study, and increase their ability to participate in the community.Topics covered include English grammar, reading and writing short texts of different types (instructive, informative, narrative, etc), reading clocks, Australian social culture and workplace culture, Australian WHS requirements, basic measurements, basic budgets, making and receiving telephone calls for different purposes, etc.The course will focus on nurturing and improving everyday life skills and employability skills, encourage learners to both take active roles within the community and to seek out further study and employment opportunities, and improve LLN skills and learner confidence.Many of the classroom activities will be related to everyday life, which will enable the learners to learn and practice the essential skills being delivered in this course. These will be enriched by attendance at excursions and participation in community and cultural events where possible.

English for Post-Beginners (Semester 1)

Already have basic English skills? This course will help you improve your English to help you at work and with other classes.

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.

Everyone in the community is welcome to join our annual Harmony Festival

Harmony Festival

Classes Times:Mondays: 5:30am - 8:30pm &nbsp; Course description and outcomes:Learners in this module are adults of CALD backgrounds, with mixed levels of formal education and employment experience. The main focus of the module is for these learners to learn, develop and consolidate language and literacy skills, to enable them to access further study and employment opportunities in the future, and to increase the quality of community life. Topics include:<ul><li>Vocabulary</li><li>Listening</li><li>Reading</li><li>Understanding</li><li>Sentence structure and English grammar</li><li>Writing</li><li>Conversation</li></ul>

Intermediate English (Semester 1)

Have a good English base, but now need to increase your English skills? This course will help you take the next steps in your English learning.

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.