Get Started with a Learn Local Program
Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Dr, Narre Warren South
Date: Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am
Summary: This course will slowly work through sections 1 and 2 of the Australian citizenship test booklet. The tutor will help you understand the content, introduce you to new vocabulary needed for the test and prepare you for an upcoming citizenship test.
Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Dr, Narre Warren South
Date: Mondays, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Summary: This course is for beginner and intermediate students and is designed to introduce Australian culture, Australian vocabulary and phrases and more. This is a great class for those eager to increase their English language capabilities. A Dari translator is there to help answer questions in students’ native language
Venue: Yarraman Oaks PS, 27 Liege Ave, Noble Park, Noble Park
Date: Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm
Summary: This course is for anyone interested in growing in their English skills. There will be a strong focus on English literacy and writing. English conversational topics covered will be chosen based on input from the students and their interests. Please call the school office for more information – 9792 4406
Venue: Springvale Rise PS, 355A Springvale Rd, Springvale, 3171
Date: Mondays, 9:30-11:30am
Summary: This course is for anyone interested in growing in their English skills. There will be a strong focus on English literacy and writing. English conversational topics covered will be chosen based on input from the students and their interests. Please call the school office for more information – 9546 9604
Venue: Afghan Women’s Organisation, 49 Princes Hwy, Dandenong
Date: Mondays, 9:30-11:30am
Summary: Everyday English Level 1 is designed to help students progress from only having the ability to speak a few English words to being able to read simple sentences, develop basic conversational English, and begin to develop the ability to write simple sentences. This course will specifically work on covering English topics that are faced in everyday life. A Dari/Pashto Translator will be there to help with comprehension.
Venue: Afghan Women’s Organisation, 49 Princes Hwy, Dandenong
Date: Mondays, 12:15-2:15pm
Summary: Continue your journey in learning English! This course will continue to focus on English communication, reading simple texts and learning how to write English sentences that are more complex from those in level 1.
Venue: Springvale Rise Primary School, 355A Springvale Road, Springvale
Date: Mondays, 9:00-11:00am
Summary: Functional English Level 1 is designed to help students progress from only having the ability to speak a few English words to being able to read simple sentences, develop basic conversational English, and begin to develop the ability to write simple sentences.
Venue: Dandenong South PS Community Hub
Date: Tuesdays, 9:30-12:00pm
Summary: This course introduces the English language at a pre-beginner level. Students will spend time learning how to write their letters, the basic phonics sounds and beginner English conversation skills. Child care is provided and spaces are capped at 15 students per class.
Venue: Afghan Women’s Organisation, 49 Princes Hwy, Dandenong
Date: Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30pm
Summary: This course is for those of an intermediate sewing level who also wish to learn sewing vocabulary, how to read patterns, and other sewing skills in English.
Venue: Hampton Park Library, 26 Stuart Ave, Hampton Park
Date: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Summary: This is an English class that introduces Australian culture, Australian ways of speaking and beginner conversation skills.
Venue: Dandenong South PS Community Hub
Date: Wednesdays, 9:30-12:30 pm
Summary: This course introduces the basics of the English language to newly arrived refugees and immigrants. The alphabet, phonics, simple sentence structure and more will be covered in this course. Dari translation is provided.
Venue: Afghan Women’s Organisation, 49 Princes Hwy, Dandenong
Date: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Summary: This course introduces the basics of the English language to newly arrived refugees and immigrants. The alphabet, phonics, simple sentence structure and more will be covered in this course. Dari translation is provided.
Venue: Afghan Women’s Organisation,49 Princes Hwy, Dandenong
Date: Wednesdays, 12:15-2:15pm
Summary: This course will help students increase their English knowledge around the topics of health, safety, visiting the doctor, making appointments and how to respond in an emergency. Students will work on learning vocabulary specific to these contexts. Dari and Pashto translation is provided.
Venue: Springvale Rise Primary School, 355A Springvale Road, Springvale
Date: Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am
Summary: This course meets at the Springvale Rise Primary School campus found in Springvale. This course will focus on conversational and written English on topics that are in everyday life. The course is for students who are beginners or at an intermediate level.
Venue: Hampton Park Library, 26 Stuart Ave, Hampton Park
Date: Fridays, 10:00-12:00pm
Summary: This course will slowly work through sections 1 and 2 of the Australian citizenship test booklet. The tutor will help you understand the content, introduce you to new vocabulary needed for the test and prepare you for an upcoming citizenship test.
Venue: Online
Date: Fridays, 9:30-11:30am
Summary: The course includes an introduction to the Community Services sector with a focus on entry level jobs. The core skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing and numeracy are embedded in Community Services topic-based content.
Venue: Online for Dandenong & Narre Warren South Students
Date: Fridays, 9:30-11:30am
Summary: This course is a continuation from Citizenship for Test Preparation Level 1. This course will focus on the content found in the last two sections of the citizenship booklet. Practice test questions will be provided to help students gain more confidence in answering multiple choice questions.
Venue: Online/Catholic Care Clients
Date: Fridays, 12:00-2:00pm
Summary: This course will slowly work through sections 1 and 2 of the Australian citizenship test booklet. The tutor will help you understand the content, introduce you to new vocabulary needed for the test and prepare you for an upcoming citizenship test.
Venue: Online
Date: Taking Expressions of Interest
Summary: Need help understanding your phone apps, email and all things digital? Sign up for our digital literacy class! This course will cover the basics around mobile phones, setting up email, writing clear emails, using your phone apps, digital safety and more!
Venue: Online or Face to Face
Date: Taking Expressions of Interest
Summary: In this course you will gain knowledge and understanding of what working in aged care entails and whether this is a career you would like to pursue at the TAFE level.
You will develop increased empathy for the elderly and a better understanding of their needs as well as be able to read simple charts and graphs, procedures, and instructions.
Venue: Online or Face to Face
Date: Taking Expressions of Interest
Summary: This course will focus on the types of working that can be found at an Early Childcare Education Centre (ECE). It will also focus on the layout of an ECE centre, introduction to the Early Years Learning Framework, children’s health, routines in the workplace, Duty of Care, safety issues, government policy, building relationships with parents, and more.
Venue: Online or Face to Face
Date: Taking Expressions of Interest
Summary: Cyber safety is becoming more and more of an issue today with advancements in technology. This is for beginners wishing to learn how to be safe online. Topics will include how to store and make strong passwords, how to avoid scams, shopping online, and more.
Venue: Online or Face to Face
Date: Taking Expressions of Interest
Summary: This course will introduce learners to the hospitality industry. Class will address various aspects of the hospitality industry covering: food handling, hygiene, customer service, communication skills, and espresso coffee making skill development. The course is sequential, and it is anticipated that learners will attend each session over the six weeks to develop their knowledge and skills and work towards the final pop-up café session.
Venue: Online or Face to Face
Date: Taking Expressions of Interest
Summary: This course continues from Digital Essentials Level 1 and will cover many different aspects of technology in an introductory sense including email skills, finding information online, being social, connecting to devices and more.
Venue: Face to face and online
Date: Semester 2
Summary: This course is for those who are at an intermediate level and are interested in growing in their English skills. There will be a strong focus on English literacy and writing. English conversational topics covered will be chosen based on input from the students and their interests.
