Spring has arrived and we are starting to see some blue skies (not today!) and blossom on the trees!
Today is R U OK? Day, but every day is a good day to ask "are you ok?" or "how's your mental health?"... and have a conversation to check on someone and stay connected. See below for more information.
This week (5-11 September) is Women's Health Week. The theme 'It's all about you'is a call to action for busy women to make time to look after their health and wellbeing. So if you've been putting off a health appointment, taking time to be active, or even just finding some space in your day to chill, make it a priority. So many women's health resources can be found here. And look below at this special Health Checks for Women checklist!
Many of us enjoyed the events of Adult Learners Week over the past week! From excursions to the Melbourne Museum to a Movie and BBQ night at GEALC, we have celebrated learning with lots of fun activities! Check out the photos below!
GEALC's FOOD DRIVEis continuing this week. We are collecting pantry supplies to give to CIS Glen Eira who support local people in need. Please see the poster below for examples of things to donate. I hope we can collect LOTS of pantry items and make a real difference! There will be a box in the kitchen where you can put your donations. Thank you!
We are excited about some new courses and programs for Term 4 - Art, Culture Club, Medical Reception and Job Ready programs can add to your knowledge and experience!
This will be the last News for Term 3. Last class next Friday 16th... and then have a great break!
FOOD COLLECTION FOR LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED Click on the image to find out more about the work of CIS Glen Eira who support local families in need. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT OF THE TERM, TING!
Ting is a conscientious student who is always smiling and helps her classmates whenever they need it. Ting is always willing to offer help around GEALC and tries her best in everything she does. And she joins in with any extra activities that GEALC run, like The Friendship Garden, excursions and festivals.
NEXT TERM!
Please let us know if you are interested in joining.
CLICK ON THE IMAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
MEDICAL RECEPTION JOB READY - BUILDING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
NEW COURSE! ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH SETAREH Tuesdays 1.00-3.30pm at GEALC This 8 week course will look at 4 artists (Picasso, Klimt, Morandi, Van Gogh). Your tutor will guide you step by step on how to vary that artist’s style, colours and features to create your own unique masterpiece. Paints and brushes will be provided. Students will need to bring 4 blank canvases (30cm x 40cm) or purchase from GEALC for $10.
AUSTRALIAN STUDIES AND BOOK CLUB ARE MERGING IN TERM 4 TO BECOME... GEALC's CULTURE CLUB Wednesdays 11.00am-1.00pm at Carnegie Library
This class is a reading and conversation group for intermediate EAL students.
Practise your English skills by joining in discussions about media, current news, books, poetry, films, TV and Australian culture.
Discuss interesting topics in a relaxed and fun group environment!
THERE ARE SO MANY GOOD NEWS STORIES TO REPORT ON THIS WEEK....
PLEASE ENJOY THESE PHOTOS OF ADULT LEARNERS' WEEK ACTIVITES, THE EAL 2 EXCURSION TO THE NATIONAL GALLERY AND GEALC'S HEALTH INFORMATION SESSION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING!
WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK 5-11 SEPTEMBER CLICK HERE FOR LOTS OF INFORMATION ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTH AND DAILY UPDATES, TOPICS, AND LINKS THROUGHOUT WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK.
CANCER COUNCIL CANCER PREVENTION NEWSLETTER Click here to read the newsletter: lots of helpful information about cancer screening.
GLEN EIRA ARTS & CULTURE
LOTS OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ON THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! SPIRIT HARMONY MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL IN CLAYTON COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE AT THE COMIC'S LOUNGE
September 8 is R U OK? DAY
R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life.
You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just be a good friend and a great listener.
Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:
Ask R U OK?
Listen
Encourage action
Check in
Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed, because a conversation could change a life.
In an emergency, if you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, call 000 for police, ambulance or fire. LIFELINE provides crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 13 11 14 or go to www.lifeline.org.au
BEYOND BLUE provides anxiety, depression and suicide prevention support including Coronavirus mental wellbeing support service
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1300 22 4636 or go to www.beyondblue.org.au
PARTNERS IN WELLBEING is a Victorian Government program supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Choose your language and receive support and coaching to help you feel better.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PARTNERS IN WELLBEING
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NURSE-ON-CALL
