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Living & Learning Nillumbik students at the Barista Basic's course November 2021 at Diamond Creek L&LN.
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Living & Learning Nillumbik
eNews January 2022
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The Living & Learning team is excited to welcome our community back in Term 1. Whilst Victoria is currently experiencing a COVID wave, plans are in place for Term 1 to commence as close to normal as possible. All people attending Living & Learning Nillumbik centres and all other Nillumbik Shire Council facilities must be fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption. In order to participate in any on-site programs or activities, you will need to have received the first and second dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and be able to provide evidence of your fully vaccinated status. For more information see our COVID Update.
Living & Learning Diamond Creek is set to embrace blended delivery of language classes, thanks to an enterprising tutor and a Stronger Communities grant from the State Government last year. The new webcam, smart TV and conferencing microphone/speakers will enable tutors or participants to join the classroom remotely, minimising disruptions due to COVID. Let the fun begin!
Term 1 sees us welcoming back some familiar faces to the Living & Learning team. Kristy is back from 12 months maternity leave and rejoins the Customer Support team. Erin also returns after 12 months maternity leave and resumes her role as Neighbourhood House Coordinator for Eltham. Leanne has returned to her role as Team Leader - Business Support after a 6 month secondment as a Social Connections Officer. It's so wonderful to have the team all back together.
Vanessa will be continuing on with the team in a new role with Living & Learning Nillumbik as the Learning Hub Facilitator. This role will support our new Carer's Hub and the Learn Local programs delivered by Living & Learning.
Please ask staff or volunteers if you need clarification about anything.
We hope you enjoy your course or activity. Remember to like our Facebook and Instagram pages as we’ll also be sharing all updates and online opportunities there.
- The Living & Learning Nillumbik team.
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Kristy pictured here with Sadie.
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Diamond Creek Living and Learning classroom set up for remote learning.
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Neighbourhood House activities
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Limited places still available for the following classes in Term 1.
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Art for Kids
Tuesday 8 February - 5 April 2022 4pm-5:15pm
Thursday 10 Feb - 7 Apr 2022 4pm-5:30pm
Enabling children to develop their natural curiosity, imagination and enthusiasm for art.
Botanical Illustration
Friday 4 Feb - 8 Apr 2022 9:30am-12pm
Focus on flowers, fruits and plant features - for beginners or those with experience.
Drama for Seniors
Wednesday 2 Feb - 6 April 2022 10am-11am
Fun, socialising and creativity combined in this friendly drama workshop.
Introduction to Clay
Monday 31 January - 4 April 2022 9:30am-12pm
Thursday 3 Feb - 7 April 2022 7-9:30pm
Experience new techniques each week in this 10-week workshop that show you the many different ways clay can be used to express your unique creativity.
Watercolour painting
Sat 12, 19 and 26 February 2022 10am-1pm
This short course covers different aspects of the medium, building skills and improving technique in the process.
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Art for Teens
Thursday 10 Feb - 7 Apr 2022 4:30-6:30pm
Tuesday 8 February - 5 Apr 2022 4pm - 6pm
A fun, friendly and supportive atmosphere where teens can create within a group of peers with similar interests to their own.
Digital Photography – Introduction
Tuesday 1 Feb - 8 March 2022, 7pm-9pm
Practical, hands-on courses and workshops covering the most important aspects of your own camera to get you taking images that you will be proud of.
Exploring Art Styles & Mediums
Friday 4 Feb - 8 Apr 2022 1pm-4pm
Monday 31 Jan - 4 Apr 2022 10am-12:30pm
Discover your medium and your style - whether traditional or contemporary.
Japanese Ink Art
Saturday 5 February 2022 10am-1pm
Create traditional Japanese sumie ink paintings and calligraphy on washi paper.
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Qi Gong
Tuesday 1 Feb - 5 Apr 2022, 9.30am -11.00am
Gentle movements, with awareness and breathing, to move the qi around the meridians of the body, releasing energy blockages and restoring balance.
Earth Mender Fiction for teens
Thursday 3 Mar - 7 Apr 2022, 6.30pm-8.00pm
Learn how to effectively create Earthmender stories for the media of your choice: novel, short story, graphic novel, electronic game, or film and television. Let's raise some awareness!
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Mosaics introduction
Saturday 12 & 19 March 2022, 1.30-4.00pm
Learn basic skills, create your first mosaic item and catch the 'mosaic bug' from our experienced tutors. You don’t need to be an artist - just enthusiastic about having a go.
Art MakerSpace
Monday 31 Jan - 19 Dec 2022, 9.30am -11.30am
MakerSpaces are creative, social spaces coordinated by volunteers. They provide opportunities for people to share, learn and connect. For beginners to those with experience.
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Walking groups
See website for days and times
Looking for a new exercise routine after lockdown and holidays?
We have 2 new walking groups, one for power walkers and one a more relaxed pace. Both are fun and friendly.
And we’d love another couple of volunteers to share the task of coordinating a walking group in 2022. If you’re interested in walking anyway, this is an easy and rewarding role. The role will be shared so you have some backup. The routes are already worked out and you can pick your days. If you’re interested in leading walking group around Eltham, Diamond Creek or Panton Hill give us a call or email us.
Macrame
Saturday 26 Feb-5 Mar 2022, 9:30am-12:00pm or Saturday 7-14 May 2022, 9:30am –12:00pm
Come along to these fun and interactive workshops and leave with your own macramé creations. Over two Saturdays, you will learn traditional macramé knots, and then create your own projects to keep.
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Italian
See website for days and times.
Thinking of learning a new language? Now there are two options for beginner Italian classes with experienced and engaging tutors:
- Tuesday mornings in person at Diamond Creek (or you can join this class remotely)
- Thursday evenings online
Exploring art styles and mediums
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm or Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am
Watercolours, acrylics, pastels, drawing – whatever your medium and whatever your level (beginner through to experienced), this is your chance to be inspired and hone your skills with an expert and inspiring art teacher.
Learn guitar
Wednesdays 2 Mar-6 Apr 2022 (Guitar – Introduction 8pm–9:30pm or Guitar – Developing 6:50pm-7:50pm)
Our entertaining and knowledgeable guitar tutor will take you through the basics of chords, technique, tuning and strumming to have you playing and humming along to simple pop tunes in no time. If you already have some of the basics, join our “Developing” class for further skills.
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To explore our wide range of short courses, qualification courses, activities, events, MakerSpaces and social groups available across our three sites by downloading our Term 1 and 2 Course and Activity Guide
Grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and read all that we have to offer.
Happy browsing!
Course guides are available at selected locations or phone us on 9433 3744 to request a copy be posted to you.
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What's on at Living & Learning
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Introducing L&LN's Carer's Hub
Living & Learning Nillumbik are pleased to launch a new initiative for 2022 – a designated Carer’s Hub that aims to support unpaid carers in Nillumbik Shire and surrounding areas by providing a range of health, wellbeing, social connection and employment pathway activities.
The Carer's Hub will provide access for unpaid carers of all ages to a diverse range of programs and referral services specifically designed around carer’s individual needs and caring responsibilities.
Key focus areas are:
- to provide social connection opportunities with other carers to come together in a relaxed and informal environment
- health and wellbeing activities including art, clay, music, yoga, and mindfulness sessions (various free and subsidised sessions available)
- activities to support skills and job readiness including career mentoring and sponsored/funded/subsidised one-off workshops such as resume-writing
- training support to transition into employment or support flexible employment opportunities whilst maintaining their caring role
- support micro businesses and networking opportunities
Carers highlighted the need for easy access to local services within close proximity to their homes. Hub related activities will be offered from the four Living & Learning sites in Eltham, Diamond Creek and Panton Hill as well as online.
If you provide unpaid care and support to a family member, friend or neighbour and would like to find out more about what is on offer for you, please provide your details in this form here.
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Are you a carer?
A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members and/or friends with a disability, mental illness, chronic health issue or an older person with care needs. They are parents, children, partners, other relatives and friends who assist with a variety of personal care, health care, transport, administrative support, cognitive emotional tasks, household chores and other activities.
If this is you, we would love to hear from you.
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Employment and Career pathways
Improve your job prospects and skills though our flexible and affordable Learn Local endorsed training, programs and projects
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Daily Grind: Youth employment program. 10 session program to help young people aged 16-24 upskill and find employment in the hospitality industry. Starting soon. Register your interest.
Barista Basics- Next courses 5 March and 11 April - A 1-day practical short course where participants learn the basics of coffee-making and safe practice using a commercial machine. This course is very popular. Get in quick!
Introduction to Community Renewable Energy - Starting 21 Feb - This program is for learners interested in community renewable energy within the context of transitioning to renewable energy due to climate change and the emerging energy economy. It is suitable for anyone wanting to pursue work on community renewable energy projects, further study in sustainability or home energy assessments or for self-interest and home energy efficiency improvement.
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Digital Essentials Level 1- This pre-accredited program 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. Starting soon. Register your interest.
Introduction to Horticulture - This 8-week course is ideal for people who love gardening and the outdoors, are considering a career in horticulture or who would like an introduction to aspects of working in the industry before choosing a specific course/study pathway. Starting soon. Register your interest.
Introduction to Community Services- For learners wanting to transition into a variety of Community Services training. The program will provide introductory level content with a focus on employability skills, professional communication, confidentiality, ethics, disclosure, employment expectations and further pathway opportunities. Starting soon. Register your interest.
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Contact Living & Learning Nillumbik
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Customer Support is available Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm via
9433 3744 or info.livinglearning@Nillumbik.vic.gov.au
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For more information on content in this e-newsletter please contact info.livinglearing@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.
Living & Learning Nillumbik acknowledges the support of Nillumbik Shire Council and the Victorian Government Neighbourhood House Coordination Program in providing these services. Vocational training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Victorian Training Guarantee.
Nillumbik Shire Council trading as Living & Learning Nillumbik
ABN 64 487 894 794 Registered Training Organisation No. 3989. |
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