July 2019
Venture Melton Business Network Group – Membership
Elevate your Business Venture by connecting with like-minded business people who will inspire and challenge you to achieve more.
The Venture Melton Business Network offers the City of Melton business community the opportunity to connect, communicate, converse and share to build meaningful business relationships.
Find out more »September 2019
Children’s Drama
Do you have a vivid imagination and want to explore your ideas? Enrol in the Drama group at Arnolds Creek and develop your one off piece with the rest of the group. Catherine Meeson our tutor will guide students through the process of developing a short piece of work. Along the way this could involve making props, developing a simple song, working on movement and voice projection but the process will be driven by what the students can invent. Students…
Find out more »October 2019
L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program
Eligible young people are offered a number of professional driving lessons. Then, with the generosity of a volunteer supervisor mentor, the young person can obtain 120 hours of driving practice in a vehicle supplied by Djerriwarrh.
Find out more »Community Playgroups
Playgroups offer opportunities for children from birth until school age to develop and practise new skills, make new friends, gain self-confidence and develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually, while with their parents or carers. Parents and carers also have opportunities to build friendships with other families within the community. Community playgroups are run by parents and carers who decide the day, time, venue, equipment and playgroup style. Families are responsible in running the playgroup. Community playgroups take place in council buildings, schools, and…
Find out more »Microsoft Excel (2010) – Intermediate
A follow-on course from Excel Beginners or for those already competent in Excel.
Find out more »Open House – Learn Connect Grow Computers
Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services is opening its doors so people can come and experience our computer classes. Join our basic computer class as they navigate their way through a whole new world and get more information about how to join future classes for yourself. This event is proudly part of the Lifelong Learning Festival hosted by Melton City Council. No booking required.
Find out more »Open House – Learn Connect Grow Cooking
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services is opening its doors so people can come and experience our hospitality classes. Watch our budding chefs demonstrating their talents in the kitchen and get more information about how to join future classes for yourself. This event is part of the Lifelong Learning Festival proudly hosted by Melton City Council. No booking is required for this event. https://meltonlearning.com.au/festival/
Find out more »Open House – Learn Connect Grow English
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services is opening its doors so people can come and experience our English classes. Watch our students at work as they study the English language and get more information about how to join future classes for yourself. This event is proudly part of the Lifelong Learning Festival hosted by Melton City Council. No bookings required for this event. https://meltonlearning.com.au/festival/
Find out more »Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program
FREE language, literacy and numeracy training. The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is a FREE training program for anyone aged 15 – 64 years who is a registered job seeker with Centrelink.
Find out more »Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
The Adult Migrant Education program (AMEP) is funded by the Australian Government and provides up to 510 hours of FREE English language lessons to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants. In an AMEP class you will learn English language skills and information about Australian society.
Find out more »Manual Bookkeeping
Learn to keep a basic set of books.
This comprehensive course covers Ledgers, Invoices, GST, Journals, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Petty Cash, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and more.
CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support
The nationally recognised Certificate III in Education Support will give you the core skills and training to assist teachers in a range of classroom contexts.
Find out more »Mums and Bubs Exercise Class
Get Fit while your little one plays. A 45 minute exercise class designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, tone and energy levels over eight weeks. Classes will vary from week-to-week but you can expect anything from Ab Blasters to Pram Fitness and everything in between. All designed to have you feeling fit, toned and amazing! No Baby Sitter, no excuse... Come and work out in a fun environment and bring your little ones along too. Spaces are limited - enrol…
Find out more »KNOW YOUR TOOLS AND HOW TO PROTECT THEM
Join team members from Bunnings, Ryobi and other tool and trade experts for a morning of getting to know your tools and how to keep them safe. Check out live demonstrations and take part in hands-on trials to help improve your skills and knowledge around the use of power tools. Join Leading Senior Constable Jo from Melton Police as she presents practical advice on keeping your tools safe in your car, on the job site and at home. This event…
Find out more »MELTON SOUTH COMMUNITY SINGERS – FREE
If you enjoy singing then come along and join in the fun.
Find out more »Australian History
Australian Federal Electoral Seats
Commencing in Term Three 2018 and continuing in 2019, the History Group will be investigating the names of Federal Electoral Seats in the states and territories of Australia.
There are currently 151 seats in the House of Representatives. There is a history behind each of their names and we are planning to explore them all.
Find out more »Tomato Growing workshop
This workshop will equip you for the summer season ahead and ensure that you have a tasty crop of tomatoes to eat and share with your friends and family. You will learn: the difference between heirloom and hybrid seeds about the range of common and heirloom tomatoes and what ones are suited to a variety of growing situations. how to raise seeds into successful healthy seedlings how to best prepare your soil, including the option of vegan soil additives. This…
Find out more »Mini Maestros
Come and see what Mini Maestros music classes are like at this years Lifelong Learning Festival. Come along to sing, dance and play an array of musical instruments. Through music and movement we create self-reliant, confident and well-rounded learners. Please note: this class is for children aged 2 and under. Check other sessions for more Mini Maestros classes on meltonlearning.com.au This event is part of the Lifelong Learning Festival proudly hosted by Melton City Council. Mini Maestros offers music classes…
Find out more »Meditation and Development Class – Thursday Morning
Bring inner peace and harmony into your life in a warm and inviting environment.
Find out more »Senior’s Activity Group
Enjoy a morning of activities with other local seniors in your community. Come and join our friendly facilitator Ruby for social activities to improve your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Ruby will provide engaging social, educational and recreational experiences. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Seniors in your community while participating in fun activities. Classes run each fortnight on Thursdays. Each participant is required to pay the facilitator an amount of $5 at the commencement of each class.…
Find out more »Microfinance NILS – The No Interest Loan Scheme and the StepUP Loan Program
The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides individuals and families on low incomes with access to safe, fair and affordable credit. Loans are available for up to $1,500 for essential goods and services such as fridges, washing machines and medical procedures. Join the team from Uniting Kildonan, to get information on these programs in case you are ever in need. Bookings open 7am on 1 October. This event is proudly part of the 2019 Melton Lifelong Learning Festival
Find out more »Thursday Gentle Exercise
The Gentle Exercise Classes are designed for elderly adults which can be chair based or for active adults.
The program is designed to help participants to stay active.
Find out more »Crafting for Everyone
Are you enthusiastic about craft? Stevenson House's craft group is a relaxed group of like-minded people with whom you can develop your natural talents. Led by Aml, a true creative talent, beginners will have the opportunity to learn a range of skills including crochet, punching needle, macramé and knitting with a loom, empowering you to continue creating crafts at home. Bring along your own materials for your chosen project and Aml will teach you the rest. This program is suitable…
Find out more »Mini Maestros
Come and see what Mini Maestros music classes are like at this years Lifelong Learning Festival. Come along to sing, dance and play an array of musical instruments. Through music and movement we create self-reliant, confident and well-rounded learners. Please note: this class is for children aged 3-5 years. Check other sessions for more Mini Maestros classes on meltonlearning.com.au This event is part of the Lifelong Learning Festival proudly hosted by Melton City Council. Mini Maestros offers music classes for…
Find out more »Thriving 3’s and 4’s
Thriving 3's and 4's focuses on a basic grounding of sport and physical fitness skills. This is a very busy stage of the program where a wide variety of gross and locomotor skills are introduced and applied. These sessions cater towards 3 year old kinder children and are 45 minutes in duration. Children must be aged between 3 and 4 years to attend. This event is part of the Lifelong Learning Festival proudly hosted by Melton City Council.
Find out more »Microsoft Excel (2010) – Beginners
This comprehensive course is designed to take you from an absolute beginner level to being a confident user of Excel. Learn to create tailored spreadsheets. This course is ideal for business, student or personal use. Manual is included. BYO USB stick. This is a 8 session course beginning Thursday 24 October and ending on 12 December 2019.
Find out more »Microsoft Excel (2010) – Advanced
For Intermediate users of Excel, learn more complex functions to further progress your skills.
Includes outlining data, Count, CountA, filtering data, freezing panes, sparklines, Countif, sharing a workbook and more.
BOOKED OUT Salami Making Workshop
Come and learn how to make a delicious pork salami that money just can’t buy.
This is a hands on workshop using natural casings and ingredients – no chemicals or nitrates.
Find out all the tricks and tips and taste some for yourself.
Take home recipes for salami, chorizo and cacciatore will be provided.
How to Fix a Leaking Tap
Drop in to the Bunnings DIY Clinic at either the Caroline Springs or Melton stores, to learn how to change washes and other tips and tricks to prevent leaks and fix leaking taps. This event will take place at both the Caroline Springs and Melton Bunnings Warehouses at 1pm-2pm and 7pm-8pm. This event is part of the Lifelong Learning Festival hosted by Melton City Council.
Find out more »Rummy O
Rummy-O is a variation of the card game Rummy, played with tiles instead of cards. Also known as Rummikub, Tile Rummy, Rummy Tiles, Rummy Cube, RummyKub, RummiCub, Rummicube and Rummycub, depending on the manufacturer, it was invented in the 1930s by Ephraim Hertzano. A game that requires both luck and strategic planning, it can provide hours of entertainment.
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