I cant believe it is already the last week of Term 1! It has been VERY busy and I am sure we all need a good rest.
This Thursday is World Health Day 2022. See below for information about this year's theme of "Our Planet, Our Health".
There are many special festivals coming up over the holidays, so to our beautifully diverse community, we wish you good health, happiness, connection and peace:
As you know, we are here at GEALC to support you so if you need anything, please get in touch. If you need general welfare or career guidance or any help understanding health, COVID or vaccination information, please ask - I can help you!
GEALC's Term 2 brochure is online. Click image below to view:
Term 2 timetables:
If you receive this letter from the Victorian Skills Authority and the Department of Education and Training, asking you to complete a survey, please do it.
Your answers will help the Victorian government improve the quality of training. Thank you for your contribution!
GLEN EIRA iPAD LOAN LIBRARY If you need an iPad to be able to study and learn from home, we can help you. Click the image or go to: https://forms.office.com/r/TN4L6B0r8u to apply.
MASKS
Please note that for the safety of all our students and staff, GEALC continues to recommend masks in our classrooms.USING A RAT (RAPID ANTIGEN TEST)
INFLUENZA VACCINES FOR WINTER
Doctors and health professionals are encouraging the Flu Vaccine for this coming winter season. Click the image for more information and ask your pharmacist or doctor for their advice. https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/vaccines/influenza-flu-vaccineTRANSLATED HEALTH RESOURCES For an incredible range of translated, verified health information, the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health manage HEALTH TRANSLATIONS, a free, online library with over 24,000 multi-lingual resources! https://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/
Exciting ARTS Experiences in Carnegie starting this weekend!!
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER ROLE?
MS Community Visitors Scheme is looking for volunteers. Contact Lindy if you are interested: lindy@gealc.org.au
No Interest Loans for vehicles up to $5000 In addition to no interest loans for essential goods and services, Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and Good Shepherdare now offering loans up to $5000 for ESSENTIAL VEHICLES for health care card/ pension card holders. Click the image or go to https://www.nhvic.org.au/nils to find out more and check if you are eligible
GEALC’s JobReady program can help you get on your way: understand your skills, set career goals, learn about job-hunting, work on your resume and prepare for interviews! Call GEALC on 95788996 or go to https://gealc.org.au/course/building-employability-skills/ to sign up.
DATES FOR TERM 2
Thursdays 9.15-1015am from 26 May to 23 June Let us know if you are interested: info@gealc.org.au
How can a Jobs Victoria Advocate assist with my job search?
Your local Advocate can:
*help you find employment support, training and education
*share information and tips about getting a job
*support you to apply for jobs on the Jobs Victoria online hub
*connect you to other services such as housing support or counselling.
We ask all GEALC AMEP students to please complete the Individual Pathway Guide (IPG) Form.
This is a requirement for us to receive funding.
Click to complete (approximately 10-15 minutes): https://forms.office.com/r/ZGZ5hK0XjA You only need to complete the form once. Please contact Lindy if you have any difficulty with this.
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