EMPOWERING YOUTH - WORKSHOPS

Your Life - Your Choice

Commencing on: Thursday 17th July
Session Times: 1.00pm - 3.00pm or 3.30pm - 5.30pm

(SOME EVENING SESSION MAY BE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)

Are you:
*stuck in a slump?
*lacking in confidence?

*confused about study/support benefits?
*want to be better informed about career pathways and study options?

WE CAN HELP YOU CLEAR THE FOG, BUILD CONFIDENCE
AND UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

MDLC is offering you the opportunity to improve your future pathways and equip you for making better life choices.

We will help you build confidence and show you that you are not alone.

We can assist you with career options and help you navigate local youth services that may be available to you.

Give you the opportunity to mix with young people your own age who feel just like you do?

TERM 3 WORKSHOP TOPICS
Students may book for all or for individual workshops.

•Dealing with Anxiety - 17th July
•Confidence Building - 24th July
•Assertiveness - 31st July
•Self Esteem - 7th August
•Setting Boundaries - 14th August
•Setting Goals - 21st August
•Communication - 28th August
•Values - 4th September
•Responsibility - 11th September
•Decision Making - 18th September

Do you have questions about any of the follow issues?

• Depression • Self Harm
• Drugs • Sexual Health

Would you like more information about?

• Centrelink
• Employment/Training • Career Advice/pathways
• Emergency Housing • Legal Advice

FEELING BLUE?

Delivered By: John Julian
John is currently working with participants on the DARE project at Monash University

Date: Tuesday 22nd July Time: 11.45am

THE MIND FIELD THAT IS CENTRELINK

Delivered By: Trevor Sutton (Centrelink)
Date: Monday 11th August Time: 11.45am

DRUG INFORMAION

Delivered By: Belinda MacDonald (Knox Community Health)
Date: Tuesday 26th August Time: 11.45am

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

Delivered By: Sarah Ham (The National Employment Network)
Date: Wednesday 10th September Time: 11.45 am

NB: Some dates still to be programmed.

The aim of this course is to slowly change your thinking about ‘self’. By building confidence and self esteem you can transform your future and take control of the opportunities that present themselves.
If you begin with a firm and informed foundation you will naturally have a better chance of future success and will be able to cope better when faced with difficult decisions
Let us connect you with like minded individuals, introduce you to services that can help and establish improved pathways, so you can face the future confidently .

This course has been funded by :
Knox City Council’s Community/Development Fund Grant Program

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Education

Courses denoted by * are funded by Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE). A minimum tuition fee of $55.00 plus associated costs will apply to any course funded by ACFE. Participants will be able to access a minimum of 40 hours training. If you have enrolled in a funded course that is less than 40 hours you may choose further training to increase your course hours. For more information contact: 9758 7859. Supported with funding from ACFE.

*LITERACY/NUMERACY
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Our literacy program can help you improve your literacy and numeracy levels in a friendly and supportive environment

•Develop reading, writing and spelling skills
•Develop maths and numeracy skills for home and work
•Develop oral communication skills
•Develop computing skills
•Build confidence and study skills

*Certificate I in General Education for Adults (21772VIC)
Monday and Wednesday 9.15 am to 3.00pm 10 hours weekly
Incorporating:
Reading, Writing, Maths and choice of a variety of vocational education and training units.

*Certificate II in General Education for Adults (21773VIC)
7.5 Hours weekly Incorporating:-
Pre-VCE Maths-Monday 12.30pm
Pre-VCE English-Tuesday 9.15am
In order to gain a complete certificate in General Education II, students will need to complete a further 2.5 hours a week. MDLC offers a variety of Vocational and Educational units to choose from.

Our courses are suitable for:
*Adults who want to improve their skills for work or personal development.
*People who left school early, or missed out on primary or secondary education.
*Adults who want to do further study, such as vocational certificates or Year 11, perhaps after a long break from formal education.

Course Details
Part-time program available (from 2 - 10 hours per week)
Day or Evening Classes available.
Classes are at a range of levels, from beginner to year 10 equivalent or migrant English.

Courses are nationally accredited and recognised by Centrelink.
This is a flexible delivery program. You can choose the number of subjects you wish to study, from one subject (such as English or Maths) to a full Certificate.

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE BEING PLACED IN A CLASS.
CONTACT THE OFFICE TO ARRANGE A SUITABLE APPOINTMENT TIME.
COURSE FEE WILL BE CALCULATED AT THIS TIME
CONCESSION AVAILABLE FOR CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS

COURSE FEE IS DEPENDENT ON SUBJECT CHOICE

*WHAT IS VCAL?
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is a hands-on option for students in Year 11 and 12. It gives students practical work related skills, as well as the literacy, numeracy and personal skills they need to take them into further training or their ideal job. Like the VCE certificate, it is an accredited senior secondary qualification.

1. LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS
Provided through subject electives.
•General Certificate in Adult Education
•Pre-VCE Mathematics
•VCE English at Year 11 or 12

2. WORK RELATED SKILLS
Students complete sound preparation for work activities in this class. Resume writing, interview techniques, job hunting and how to go about applying for positions. Projects aimed at improving communication skills are developed using a variety of methods, including Certificates in Information Technology and/or Return to Work.

3. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
Commencing on:
Mondays 9.15am - 11.45am
Tuition Fee: $152.00 Amenities Fee: 20.00
Students attend a class aimed at improving their skills for work and good citizenship. Accredited courses and special projects are included in this class. VCAL students may undertake studies and/or specially designed community programs organised in partnership with community based organisations. Subjects selected from the VCE program may also be included in this strand.

4. INDUSTRY SPECIFIC SKILLS
Commencing on:
Mondays 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Tuition Fee: $152.00 Amenities Fee: 20.00
Students have the flexibility to either complete a single VET certificate or to complete modules and units from a variety of certificates; thus gaining experience in a wide range of vocational areas. Build your pathway from courses offered at MDLC.

FEES FOR FUNDED COURSES

Non Concession
Courses denoted by * are funded by Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE). A minimum tuition fee of $55.00 plus associated costs will apply to any course funded by ACFE. Students may access a maximum of 40 hours training/study for $55.00

Concession Card Holders
Participants who hold recognised government concession cards, who enrol in any ACFE funded course, will be eligiable for a maximum of 640 hours of training/study and are required to pay a minimum tuition fee of $55.00 on enrolment. Amenities fees and materials fees are the responsiblity of each student and will be sorted out at time of enrolment.

VCE UNITS 1 & 2 - NEW UNITS

*VCE LEGAL STUDIES LS011
Thursday 17th July 12.00 noon to 2.30 pm Tuition Fee: $76.00 Amenities fee: $10.00

UNIT 1 - Criminal Law and Justice
The course begins with an investigation of Criminal Law. It includes reviewing the role of the police, what happens in a criminal trial and looks at types of crime, the defences to crime and criminal punishments. Finally, we look at whether our criminal justice system is fair and capable of providing justice.

*HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT HHD011
Thursday 17th July 9.15am - 11.45am Tuition Fee: $76.00 Amenities fee: $10.00

Unit 2 - HHD
Students explore the requirements for optimal health and development from childhood to adulthood and investigate social and environmental factors that impact delivery of healthcare in Australia.

*FOUNDATION ENGLISH EN101 & EN102
Commencing on:
Tuesdays 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Tuition Fee: $152.00 Amenities Fee: $20.00 (one off payment)

This study aims to develop competence in the understanding and use of English for a variety of purposes. The course offers students the chance to read, write and discuss a wide range of issues in covering the requirements of the V.C.A.A. Emphasis is given to discussion and to developing writing skills.

*PSYCHOLOGY
Commencingon:
Wednesdays 9.15am - 11.45am
Tuition Fee: $152.00 Amenities Fee: $20.00 (one off payment)

Psychology is the study of thoughts, feelings and behaviour of people and animals. The course develops understanding of the scientific nature of psychology and the appropriate study fields.

*STUDIO ARTS SA011 & SA022
Commencing on:
Wednesdays 9.15am - 11.45am
Tuition Fee: $152.00 Materials Fee: $120.00 Amenities Fee: $20.00 (one off payment)

This new course at MDLC will explore a variety of areas of study. A wide range of topics will allow individual expression to be developed through different materials.Students will be encouraged to experiment and have lots of fun during the course. Art in culture and social contexts, issues and themes will be explored. As with any practical subject, materials will be supplied as part of the cost. There will be some additional cost should a student want to work in a particular area.

VCE UNITS 3 & 4 - Enrolments closed for 2008

COURSES DENOTED BY * ARE FUNDED BY
ADULT COMMUNITY AND FURTHER EDUCATION (ACFE)

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Return to Work/Vocational Training

MDLC offer Vocational Education & Training courses that can be completed at a pace suitable for you. Flexible programming allows you to complete all or part of our popular VET certificate courses.

Students may be eligible for a concession on tuition fees
(please enquire upon enrolment)

CERTIFICATE II IN HAIRDRESSING WRH20106

Wednesday 23rd July - Thursday 4th December
Session Times:
Wednesday 9.15am - 12.15pm and Thursday 9.15am - 3.00pm
Tuition Fees: $1800 Professional Hairdressing Kit: $300

This nationally recognised sought after course has been designed for those who are seeking employment in the hairdressing industry as a hairdressing assistant or apprentice. It is an entry level ‘hands on’ course where students develop hairdressing industry knowledge, practical customer service & sales skills, effective work practices, shampoo, head, neck & shoulder massage and blow-waving techniques. Students learn how to prepare clients for a full range of salon services, how to provide assistance to salon operators and lots more…
This course includes a work experience component

COMPULSORY PRE-ENROLMENT INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY 10TH JULY – 10:00AM
(BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)

* *CERTIFICATE II IN RETAIL SIR20102 (Semester long program)

Commences on: Wednesday 23rd July - Thursday 4th December
Session Times:
Wednesday and Thursday 9:15am – 11:45am and 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Tuition Fee: $274.00 (Concession Fee: $55.00)
Amenities Fee: $30.00 Materials Fee: $100.00 (Learner Guides)

This nationally accredited course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the retail industry (Industry entry level).
Nationally Accredited Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of 10 core and 4 elective units
Successful completion will include assessments and students will be required to complete work experience components

Course includes:
Point of sales skills Sales & Selling
Occupational Health & Safety Communication skills
Retail Industry Merchandising
Stock control

Includes 50 hours work experience placement - Timetable available upon enrolment

*CERTIFICATE II IN BUSINESS BSB20107
Commences on: Monday 21st July - Thursday 4th December
Session Details: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:15am – 11:45am and 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Tuition Fee: $370.00 (Concession: $55.00) Amenities fee: $40.00 Materials Fee:TBA

This course will provide basic office skills including basic computer skills. It is suitable for general office work or to gain foundation skills in Certificate III in Business.

Course includes:
Office Administration Keyboard Skills
Business Mathematics Computer Applications
Bookkeeping Communication Skills

Timetable available upon enrolment - Includes 25 hours work experience placement

*CERTIFICATE I IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
( ICA10105)

Commences on: Monday 14th July 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Tuition Fee: $62.00 (per semester) (Concession:$55.00)
Amenities Fee: $10.00 Manuals: each application $35.00

12 month - self paced course. Students may enrol at any time.
A self paced course conducted over 1st and 2nd semester for those who want to gain an accredited qualification on successful completion. Modules may be taken individually.

Core:
ICAU1128A Operate a Personal Computer
ICAU1129A Operate a Word Processing Application
ICAU1133A Send and Retrieve Information using Web Browsers and Email

Electives:
ICAU1130A Operate a Spreadsheet Application
ICAU1131A Operate a Database Application
ICAU1132A Operate a Presentation Package

*CERTIFICATE II IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ICA20205
(Semester long program)

Commences on: Tuesday 22nd July - Wednesday 3rd December
Session Details: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
9:15am – 11:45am and 12:30pm – 3:00pmTuition Fee: $463.00 (Conession:$55.00)
Amenities Fee: $50.00 Manuals: $25.00 - $35.00 each application

This nationally accredited course is ideal for those who want to gain employment and have previous office skills. This course has a large computer component.

Course includes;
Keyboard Skills
Computer Applications (Word, Excel. Access, PowerPoint & Publisher) Document Design
Hardware
Occupational Health & Safety

Timetable available upon enrolment

ENROLMENT & INFORMATION SESSION FOR

CERT II IN RETAIL, CERT II IN IT & CERT II IN BUSINESS
WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY 10:00AM

*INTRO TO RETAIL
Commences on: Thursday 24th July – 18th September (9 weeks)
Session Times: 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Tuition Fee: $55.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a retail environment. It includes developing industry knowledge relevant to a retail job role, maintaining personal hygiene and presentation, maintaining and organising work areas, time-management and prioritising work tasks.

Upon successful completion of assessment tasks, candidates may receive competency for the following nationally recognised units from the Certificate II in Retail:

SIRXIND001A Work effectively in a retail environment
SIRXCLM001A Organise and maintain work areas

*POINT-OF-SALE SKILLS
Commences: Thursday 24th July – 18th September (9 weeks) Session Times: 9:15am – 11:45am
Tuition Fee: $55.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00 Materials: $33.00

This course covers all the skills and knowledge required to work in a point-of-sale role in retail. Includes customer service, operating and balancing a register terminal, operating a range of retail equipment and lots more…

Upon successful completion of assessment tasks, candidates may receive competency for the following nationally recognised units from the Certificate II in Retail:

SIRXCCS001A Apply point-of-sale handling procedures
SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology
SIRXFIN001A Balance point-of-sale terminal

*RETAIL SKILLS
Commences on:
Wednesday 23rd July – 17th September (9 weeks) Session Times: 9:15am – 11:45am
Tuition Fee: $55.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00

This course covers practical retail skills and knowledge in the areas of maintaining retail security, loss prevention, taking appropriate action to minimise theft and safe food handling in a retail food setting

Upon successful completion of assessment tasks, candidates may receive competency for the following nationally recognised units from the Certificate II in Retail:

SIRXRSK001A Minimise theft

*OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
Commences on:
Wednesday 23rd July – 17th September (9 weeks) Session Times: 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Tuition Fee: $55.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00

Learn about the modern approach to OH&S, OH&S legislation & standards, hazard identification & control, ergonomics & manual handling and the role of the employer & employee in OH&S.

Upon successful completion of assessment tasks, candidates may receive competency for the following nationally recognised units:

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices
BSBOHS201A Participate in OH&S processes

 

*CERTIFICATE II IN BUSINESS BSB20107
Commences on: Monday 21st July - Thursday 4th December
Session Details: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:15am – 11:45am and 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Tuition Fee: $370.00 (Concession: $55.00)Amenities fee: $40.00 Materials Fee:TBA

This course will provide basic office skills including basic computer skills. It is suitable for general office work or to gain foundation skills in Certificate III in Business. (Semester long program)

Course includes:
Office Administration Keyboard Skills
Business Mathematics Computer Applications
Bookkeeping Communication Skills

Timetable available upon enrolment Includes 25 hours work experience placement

*BUSINESS SKILLS
Commences on: Monday 21st July – 15th September (9 weeks)
Session Times: 12:30pm – 3:00pmTuition Fee: $55.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a commercial business environment. It includes identifying the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, working successfully in a group environment, dealing effectively with conflict, supporting team members and conducting business in accordance with organisational goals, values and standards.

Upon successful completion of assessment tasks, candidates may receive competency for the following nationally recognised units from the Certificate II in Business:

BSBIND201A Work effectively in a business environment
BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others

*KEYBOARDING SKILLS
Commences on: Monday 21st July – 1st September (7 weeks) Session Times: 9:15am – 11:45am
Tuition Fee: $55.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00

An easy, self-paced course that will improve keyboarding accuracy and reduce the time it takes you to input information. Learn how to type confidently, without looking at the keyboard.

Upon successful completion of assessment tasks candidates may receive competency for the following nationally recognised unit:

BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills

Computers Courses

*COMPUTER HARDWARE
Commences on: Friday 1st August – 21st November (15 weeks)
Session Times: 9:15am – 3:00pm (45 min lunch break)
Tuition Fee: $103.00 Amenities Fee: $20.00

This is a hands-on course about installing internal computer hardware components and operating systems. Also learn set-up and configuration procedures, optimise operating system software, diagnose & troubleshoot problems and install software applications.

Upon successful completion of assessment tasks candidates may receive competency for the following nationally recognised units:

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAW2001B Use computer operating system
ICAI2015B Install software applications
ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software
ICAI3021B Connect internal hardware components

This course creates credit transfer & pathways for the Certificate II in IT
Pre-requisite: participants must have basic computer skills.

*BEGINNERS’ COMPUTER
Commences on: Monday 21st July 8th September (8 weeks)
Session Times: 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Tuition Fee: $55.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00

This course will provide you with an introduction to simple computer tasks and terminology. Learn how to access and navigate simple computer and internet activities and become inspired to learn more.

Upon successful completion of assessment tasks candidates may receive competency for thefollowing Special Interest Elective from the Certificate of General Education for Adults

VBQU167 Use computer language and perform simple computing tasks

*OPERATE A PERSONAL COMPUTER ICAU1128A
Commences on: Thursday 24th July – 23rd October (12 weeks) Session Times: 9:15am – 11:45am
Tuition Fee: $55.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00 Manual: $25.00

Familiarise yourself with windows, develop mouse skills and learn how to create, save and print a variety of documents. This hands on course will equip you with enough skills to engage with technology. Suitable for those who have no prior computer experience. (Anecessary pre-requisite for entry into the Certificate II in Information Technology, word processing and computer hardware)

*ACCESS 1
Commences on: Tuesday 22nd July – 16th September (9 weeks) Session Times: 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Tuition Fee: $55.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00 Manual: $30.00

Learn the skills and knowledge necessary to create simple relational databases with reports and queries, for the storage and retrieval of information

*DESIGN DOCUMENTSCommences on: Tuesday 22nd July – 9th December (18 weeks) Session Times; 9:15am – 11:45am
Tuition Fee: $62.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00

This course covers the design, presentation and production of a range of workplace documents. Includes choosing the appropriate software, page layout, design principles, documentation standards and guidelines. Students will also learn how to use presentation (PowerPoint) and desktop publishing (Publisher) applications.

Upon successful completion of assessment tasks, candidates may receive competency for the following nationally recognised unit from the Certificate II in Information Technology:

ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages

*ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Commences on: Thursday 17th July - 27th November (18 weeks)
Session Times: 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Tuition Fee: $55.00 (per term) Amenities Fee: $20.00 (per term) Manual: $42.50

Participants can self-pace through advanced features of Word, Excel or Access with the aid of a highly qualified tutor and excellent learning resources. A flexible program where applications can be taken separately at a pace to suit your needs. On successful completion of assessments against all three applications, students may gain competency for the following nationally recognised unit of competency from the Information and Communications Technology Training Package

ICAU3126B Use advanced features of computer applications

Pre-requisites: Competent basic word processing, spreadsheets and database skills Students may enrol at anytime

MYOB Vs17
Commencing: Tuesday 19th August - 7th October
7:30pm – 9:30pm 8 weeks Tuition Fee: $110.00

This is a comprehensive course to computerise your business accounts with GST compliant invoices, purchase orders, cheques, bank reconciliations and payroll, credit notes and extracting the information required for the BAS.Pre-requisites: Understanding of Windows and basic Bookkeeping

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CERTIFICATE IV IN TRAINING & ASSESSMENT TAA40104
Tuition Fee: $1200 Learner Guides: $200

Daytime Course
Commencing: Wednesday 16th July - 26th November 18 weeks 9:15am – 3:00pm

After Hours Course
Commencing: Tuesday 15th July 18 x Tuesday evenings & 6 x Saturdays
Tuesdays 7:00pm – 10:00pm Saturdays 9:00am – 3.30pm

Study with well respected training specialists to attain this much sought after qualification. It is the minimum qualification required to teach accredited courses, or train others in the workplace.
Participants will need to successfully complete 12 core units and 2 elective units across the training fields to gain the TAA qualification

Learning Environment
TAAENV401B Work effectively in vocational education & training
TAAENV402B Foster and promote an inclusive learning culture
TAAENV403B Ensure a healthy and safe learning environment
TAAENV404A Develop innovative ideas at work (Elective)

Learning Design
TAADES401B Use training packages to meet client needs
TAADES402B Design and develop learning programs

Delivery & Facilitation
TAADEL401B Plan and organise group-based delivery
TAADEL402B Facilitate group-based learning (Elective)
TAADEL403B Facilitate individual learning
TAADEL404B Facilitate work-based learning
TAADEL405B Facilitate distance-based learning (Elective)

Assessment TAAASS401B Plan and organise assessment
TAAASS402B Assess competence
TAAASS403B Develop assessment tools
TAAASS404B Participate in assessment validation

Language, Literacy & Numeracy practice
TAALLN401B
Address language, literacy and numeracy issues within learning and assessment practice (Elective)

Please note: Elective units may be subject to change

BOOKKEEPING (no course programmed for term 3)
(MAINTAINING FINANCIAL RECORDS BSBCMN308A)
Gain the knowledge and understanding needed to maintain financial records. This course covers petty cash, cash journals, bank reconcilliation and accounts to trial balance. The course is ideal for a small business owner and would also suit participants who work in an office environment. Suitable for participants who are looking to improve employment opportunities.

*MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST (beginners)
Wednesday 23rd July 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Tuition Fee $62.00 Amenities Fee: $10.00 Materials Fee $20.00
Thinking of entering or re-entering the workforce in the medical field? This course will provide you with the basic medical terminology, anatomy and knowledge required to both handle clients and administration procedures in the medical environment. Follow OH&S policies and procedures in a medical office. Learn how to use Pracsoft 3 (a medical office program). Some basic, office-based computer training will also be included.

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST (advanced)
(continuing on from term 2)
This course is designed to follow on from the beginners’ medical reception and terminology course. You will learn more advanced terminology that would be used in a specialist office. Learn how to prepare and process medical accounts. Use advanced features of Pracsoft 3 and get an overview of Medical Director. Some more advanced, office based, computer training will also be included. - Pre-requisite: Beginners’ Medical Reception and Terminology course.

LEVEL I IN FOOD SAFETY THHGH01B
Thursday 10th July 9.30am - 3.30pm 1 session Fee: $80.00
Thursday 28th August 9.30am - 3.30pm 1 session Fee: $80.00
Thursday 18th September 9.30am - 3.30pm 1 session Fee: $80.00
Minimum qualification required by Food Safety Victoria.
Level one is the minimum requirement for those working within the food industry or for people who will be involved in preparing and serving food to the general public.

JOIN THE HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY
COMPLETED STUDY AT MDLC

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Personal/Professional Development

ANGER MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN
Friday 25th July - 1st August 10.00am - 12.00noon 2 weeks $36.00

Anger is a human emotion that everyone feels. This course will explore current anger patterns and develop direct and effective ways of dealing with negative feelings, In this course you will learn skills that develop confident and effective anger management, built on respect for oneself and respect for others.

DEALING WITH ANXIETY
Friday 8th August - 22nd August 10.00am - 12.00noon 3 weeks $55.00

In this day and age we come across many issues and problems in our lives that can create anxiety for us personally. This course will help you understand anxiety and where it starts. The course’s aim is to help you cope with anxiety in your everyday living.

ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS
Friday 29th August - 19th September 10.00am - 12.00noon 4 weeks $70.00

Assertiveness skills are important. Assertiveness skills training can help you manage difficult people and situations. Assertive, rather than aggressive or submissive behaviour, can reduce the spiralling pressures and stresses that cause people to act and think negatively, or under perform. In this course we will look at all the different Assertiveness skills and practise how to use them.

EMPOWERING WOMEN - WORKSHOPS
Each workshop will be held on: Mondays 9.30am - 11.30am
Cost: Individual Session = $20.00 All ten sessions = $165.00 (paid in advance)

• Building Confidence 14th July
• Personal Values 21st July
• Decision Making 28th July
• Power Struggles 4th August
• Communication 11th August
• Self Talk 18th August
• Setting Goals 25th August
• Boundaries 1st September
• Assertiveness 8th September
• Summary 15th September

A personal journey to your success.
These workshops will covers topics such as self esteem, assertiveness and the way we express ourselves to those around us. Build your confidence and learn how to communicate in an assertive way using your own personal strengths. Discover your inner self for positive personal and professional change.

Counsellor Profile
Ros Wilson is a Certified Professional Counsellor with many years of experince. She holds a Diploma of Professioanl Counselling, Diploma of Holistic Councselling, and a Graduate Certififcate in Expressive Therapies incorporating Emotional Release Counselling. Ros has been a valuable member of the MDLC staff for many years and has inspired and supprted many individuals.

ANGER MANAGEMENT FOR MEN
Tuesday 22nd July - 9th September 7.30pm - 9.30pm 8 weeks $220.00

Anger is a normal, natural reaction to situations which are stressful or frustrating. How people behave when they feel angry can be a problem, threatening many aspects of peoples lives – at home, at work and in public. This course will build your understanding of what causes and maintains your anger, and more importantly will teach practical strategies which help get anger under control – before it takes control
of you!

Counsellor Profile
Andrew Hacker is a Clinical Counsellor with more than 10 years experience in community and welfare organisations, and private counselling practice at The Men’s Workshop. Over that time Andrew has helped hundreds of men find constructive and helpful ways to express their anger, helping them build healthy relationships with others and be the person they want to be.

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Mind & Body

YOGA
Commencing on: Tuesday 15th July - 16th September
7.30pm - 9.30pm 10 weeks $80.00
Pay by the term $8.00 per session - Casual rates $12.00 per session

Enjoy a hard workout with Hatha Yoga postures, pranayama (breathing) practice and lots of laughter. Classes cater for beginner to advanced and include stretching, posture work, yoga breathing relaxation and yoga philosophy. The teacher is trained in the work of B.K.S. Iyenga and T.K.V. Desikachar.

GENTLE EXERCISE FOR WOMEN 55+
Commences on: Monday 14th July - ongoing or Tuesday 8th April - ongoing
10.00am - 11.00am $5.00 per week

A group of women over the age of 55 years who come together to enjoy simple exercise. Tea/coffee available at the end of each session.

TAI CHI (for the beginner or for Arthritis relief)
Commencing on: Tuesday 15th July - 16 September
1 session per week - 1.00pm 10 weeks $80.00

Tai Chi originates from ancient China. Nowadays it is practised throughout the world as an effective exercise for health. Tai Chi consists of fluid, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo. Breathing is deepened and slowed, aiding visual and mental concentration. It can be practised almost anywhere and is a suitable form of exercise for just about anyone. Ideal for the complete beginner or for people with Arthritis.

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Special Interest

WRITING CREATIVELY
Monday 14th July - 15th September 10 weeks
1.00 pm to 3.00 pm Tuition Fee: $80.00

This class has been designed for people interested in writing short stories, poems, travel tales and (auto)biographies. Each session will explore the conventions of story writing, provide an opportunity for workshopping individual pieces and include short writing exercises to improve literacy skills. Is it time to explore your writing potential?

PHILOSOPHY FORUM
Friday 18th July - 19th September 10 weeks
9.15 am - 11.45 am Tuition Fee: $80.00

The intention of the course is to have two semester programmes in which we look at different philosophical questions. Each class will be based on extracts from a well known philosopher which you’ll have had time to read in the week before. We’ll leave some slots open for current ethical issues and there are some books we can discuss that extend the issues further. Book list on enrolment.

READING (AND WRITING) POETRY
Thursday 17th July - 18th September 10 weeks
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Tuition Fee: $80.00

Poetry is the oldest form of literature but is fast becoming the least understood of the arts. This class is intended to be a venue for extending students’ understanding, but even more importantly, for enhancing their personal pleasure in reading poetry. The approach will be conversational, informal and exploratory. We will look at a wide range of traditional and modern pieces.

BOOK DISCUSSION
3rd Tuesday each month 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Are you a book worm? Do you love to dissect the story and share your conclusions? If so, then this small, friendly group of like minded bookworms is just right for you. Join at any time.

Books and notes supplied by: Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
COURSE FEE TO BE ADVISED AT TIME OF ENROLMENT

JOURNALING
Thursday 7th August - 11th September
9.30am - 11.30am 6 weeks
Tuition Fee:$70.00 Materials Fee: $4.00

The aim of this course is to introduce people to the benefits and advantages of journaling, raising awareness that journaling not only reduces stress but has a positive effect on our mental and physical well being. It can help conflict and problem solving, as well as helping to focus on goals and resolutions.

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Craft/Leisure

COMMENCING IN TERM 4
EVENING ART CLASSES
LIMITED PLACES BOOK EARLY!

ART
Tuesday 15th July - 12th August
10.30am - 12.30pm 5 weeks $56.00
Tuesday 19th August - 16th September
10.30am - 12.30pm 5 weeks $56.00

If not now, then when? Why not discover your natural creative side and the artist that lies within. The course aims to cover different mediums, specialising in oil painting, preparation and under painting to finish.
Suitable for beginners or the experienced artist.
Requirements on booking

JEWELLERY
Monday 21st July - 11th August or 18th August - 8th September
7.00pm - 9.00pm 4 weeks
Tuition Fee: $50.00 Materials Fee: $12.50

Wire and Beaded Jewellery Making
Discover the art of beautiful wire and beaded jewellery. In these hands on classes you will learn all the skills needed to make stunning pieces of jewellery. Perfect for the beginner as well as for those of you who have had some jewellery making experience.

PATCHWORK QUILT
Friday 25th July - 12th September
9.15am - 11.15am 8 weeks
Tuition Fee: $90.00 Requirements on booking

Patchwork was originally practised to make use of left over scraps of fabric, but now fabric is generally bought specially for a specific design. Designs can be geometrical and formal or imaginative.
Come along and learn different hand piecing techniques to create your very own quilt. This class is great for anyone just starting out with patchwork.

FLORISTRY
Friday 25th July - 5th September
9.30am - 11.30am 6 weeks
Tuition Fee: $68.00 Materials Fee: $ 3.00

Floristry for all levels. This course is an introduction to floristry and aims to cover the basic principles of design and colour placement, as well as some handy insider knowledge - how to make flowers last longer and stand up straight. Learn to display flowers suitable for Church, weddings, home and for the professional environment.
Requirements on booking

WORKSHOP RIBBON ROSES

Friday 12th September

9.30am - 11.30am (2 hour workshop)
Tuition Fee: $20.00 Materials Fee; $ 4.50

Learn to make ribbon roses suitable for cushions, corsagesand posies. Ideal for decorating birthday boxes.
(PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT RIBBON EMBROIDERY)

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Interest Groups

CRAFT GROUP
1st Wednesday each month 10.00am - 12.30pm

A group who meet to share their skills in a friendly atmosphere
and learn ideas and crafts from each other. All welcome.

SEWING GROUP (SIT & SEW)
Wednesday 16th July evenings 7.30pm

A group who are unable to attend during the day, meet to share skills., a cuppa and a chat

NEEDLES & THREADS/CRAFTY LADIES
Commences: Tuesday 15th July/Friday 18th July
Tuesdays 9.15am - 3.00pm $6.00 per week
Fridays 9.15am - 3.00pm $6.00 per week

Need time out for you? Do you enjoy craft activities such as, sewing, knitting or needlework? This is a special group of ladies who meet on both Tuesdays and Fridays. They love to chat, love to sew; they stop for a cuppa and for lunch but most of all they laugh and enjoy their time away from the day to day pressures of life. If you would like to share a smile or even a frown and enjoy craft activities this could be just the group for you. Drop in any time to find out more.

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Language

FRENCH FOR THE COMPLETE BEGINNER
Tuesday 29th July - 16th September 8 weeks
7.00pm - 9.00pm Tuition Fee:$96 .00

This course is for people with no prior knowledge of the French language and is ideal for people looking to travel to a French speaking country.

FRENCH (Beginners Level 4)
Wednesday 16th July - 17th September 10 weeks
7.00pm - 9.00pm Tuition Fee:$120.00

This course is for people who have some prior knowledge. An excellent course if you are thinking of travelling to a French speaking nation. If you are uncertain if this is the level for you we will arrange for you to talk to the tutor.

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE
Thursday 17th July - 18th September 10 weeks
7.00pm - 9.00pm Tuition Fee:$120.00

This course is for students that have a good understanding of the French language. An excellent course for people wishing to improve their command of the French language. If you are uncertain if this is the level for you we will arrange for you to talk to the tutor.

GERMAN (Beginners Level 1)
Monday 4th August - 8th Sepetmber 6 weeks
9.30am - 11.30am Tuition Fee:$72.00 Materials Fee:: TBA

The aim of this course is for students to acquire basic conversation levels in the German language, with a sound understanding of German grammar. We will also explore German culture, including history, geography and cuisine.

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Other Courses

EFFECTIVE HOUSEHOLD BUDGETING
Wednesday 6th August – 27th August 7.30pm - 9.00pm 4 weeks
Tuition Fee : $50.00 Materials Fee: $30.00

While budgets aren’t a new concept and there are many available on the internet, there is no substitute for the support, assistance and group dynamic of this course. Budget Boxing will teach you a simple but effective way to help improve how you manage your financial situation. Participants will NOT be required to share their personal financial situation with the group.

• Is your money controlling you rather than you controlling it?
• Do you stress each time that Credit Card statement arrives?
• Do you dream about financial freedom?

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EGYPTIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATION
with Mary Miran
Tuition Fee: $25.00 per workshop Ingredients Fee: $6.00 per workshop
WEEK 1 - Saturday 2nd August - 10.00am - 2.00pm
WEEK 2 - Saturday 9th August - 10.00am - 2.00pm
WEEK 3 - Saturday 13th September - 10.00am - 2.00pm

Learn to make a variety of delicious dishes such as spinach casserole, noodle Bourghol and filo pastry custard slice. As well as Tahini and Houmas dips.

Each work shop offers you a selection of recipes to make and enjoy.

To find out each workshops recipes
please contact the Centre on: 9758 7859

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HELD ON CAMPUS
BOOKINGS THROUGH AUSLAN - 9786 3104

AUSLAN FOR LIFE
Monday 21st July - 8th September 6.00pm -8.00pm 8 weeks

We teach you how to communicate in Auslan as you learn groups of signs:

Learn 500 + Auslan signs with an emphasis on practical activities such as pair and group work.

The 8 week x 2 hours per week PD in Auslan – Beginners - is fun, interactive and practical.

• Family, social, greetings, pleasantries and everyday signs
• Instructions, descriptions, directions and work related signs
• Transport and travel including states and country signs
• Phrases, sentences and activities and signs (over 500 signs)
• Community, medical, hospital, educational, employment based signs
• Fingerspelling, numbers, time, timelines (yesterday, tomorrow etc)
• Facial expressions, wh signs and classifiers
• Auslan grammar and structure, Deaf culture and communication

WHY WOULD THIS BE BENEFICIAL FOR YOU?

• Learn a language skill that is useful for the work you do (or wish to do) or for the people you meet in your personal life
• Develop an understanding of an Australian language and culture thereby increasing awareness of deafness which helps in breaking down personal, educational and employment related barriers

Cost <> $200pp ($170 concession for students, pensioners, Health CC)
Complimentary copy of our Auslan PD DVD (value $33)
A 58 page bound workbook with all signs and information taught ($8)
A certificate with your assessment mark (pass, credit or honors)

Enrolments and payment due by – Wednesday 16th July 2008

For more information contact:
Phone - (03) 9786 3104
Email - darren@auslan.net.au
Web – www.auslan.net.au

Gardening off campus

TELOPEA MTN PERMACULTURE
(held off campus - bookings through MDLC: 9758 7859)

COMPOSTING WORKSHOP:
Learn how to build a hot compost heap (Bio-Dynamic style)
Tues 26th Aug 2008 12.00-5.00pm cost is $55.00

Learn how to build a “hot compost” that can be ready in 6 weeks and feed 1/4acre of plants, discuss Bio-Dynamic and other methods of composting.

MDLC Garden & Craft Project

M D L C
Garden & Craft Project
Monday -Thurday each week of term

The Garden program commenced in 1988 and was made possible through the hard work of volunteers and grants from
Community Services and the Department of Sport and Recreation.
The program is supported by financial assistance from the
Australian and Victorian Governments through the HACC Program.

The project has flourished over the years and today it includes craft activities as well.The garden project provides a quality program of
recreational garden and craft activities.
This program has been designed for people who are physically and/or intellectually disabled, frail aged or who have an acquired brain injury.

Wheelchair accessible. New participants welcome.

Contact: Libbie Guyett on 9758 7859

PRIVATE ADVERTISEMNTS

Self Care Group
Thursday 17th July 2008 for 10 weeks.
7.00pm to 8.30pm
Ferntree Gully (more details on registration)
To explore and expand on what works for you, to obtain and
maintain in your life a healthy respect for yourself.
$5-00 per night
Facilitator: Heather Butterfield
Ad Dip Counselling and Family Therapy.
Phone: 0433 135 905 to Book your place NOW.
Group size limited to a maximum of six.

REIKI I REIKI II AND REIKI III
rei’ (meaning ‘spirit’, ‘soul’ or ‘ghost’)
and ki (Chinese qi, here meaning ‘energ y’ or ‘life force’)”.
Reiki is designed to inspire life-long learning through the gathering of knowledge and through balancing and clearing the body’s blockages, leaving the recipient energized and relaxed.
Each level is taught by a certified Reiki Master, Estelle Kingshott
RING 9758 7859
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE.

How to Enrol
Please call MDLC 9758 7859