Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre |

Posted by Simone on 4 Feb 2012

The House

History The house was built in the 1860s and was named Kingsley. It has been an elegant homestead that has had several loving families sharing its space over the years. In the 1950’s the house was home to the Mayor of St Kilda. Around the early 1980’s the house was handed to the community to become a resource for everyone and has now been the centre of community work for Elwood and St....

Posted by Simone on 21 Apr 2015

Courtyard Makeover

The courtyard renovation has been a project undertaken by the students from Berendale School as part of their Vocational Education Training (VET) in horticulture. Berendale School is a school that offers alternative education for students with a mild to moderate intellectual disability. This partnership to improve the courtyard has given the students the opportunity to experience working in a real life...

Posted by Simone on 4 Jan 2012

Room Hire

We have 4 rooms available for hire – 2 classrooms, a computer room and a beautiful function room. You can hire any space for your activity, to celebrate a birthday or to hold a workshop or meeting. Hirers have access to a kitchen equipped with a fridge, large oven and hot water on tap and to a kitchenette near the function room. There is an internal toilet for the use of people in...

Posted by Simone on 7 May 2013

English Language Classes

One of our main programs is education for adults, migrants and disengaged learners. Our education program concentrates on English and Computer courses. There are two levels of English tuition at ESNLC. One level has no formal assessment and does not lead to a nationally recognised qualification; the other level requires assessments in order to obtain a nationally recognised certificate. The...

Posted by Simone on 13 Sep 2016

Elwood Community Choir- New!!!

Come and have some fun singing in this brand-new local choir! No auditions, all welcome. We will explore world music, pop, folk, classical and more, led by experienced choir leader Jeannie Marsh. 6 x sessions starting Wednesday evening 26th October – 30th November 7.30 – 9.00. Cost: $60 OR come casually for $15 per session. Contact: Jeannie 0432 088 284 or...

Posted by ESNLC admin on 4 Jan 2016

Reception and Administration Training Course- FREE!

PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!!!! It is designed to provide the on the job skills and experience required to undertake a range of tasks and procedures required to work as a receptionist/office administrator. A commitment of 8 hours per week will be required for training over a 6 month period, this includes 3.5 hours on-the-job, 2.5 hours classwork and 2 hours of homework. Students will be given a training...

Posted by Simone on 15 Jan 2015

The Hero’s Journey!

This 20 week course is a hands-on creative and holistic approach to job search, incorporating writing techniques, digital media skills and motivational theory. Themes from Joseph Campbell’s Hero Journey are explored to support goal setting strategies and the development of realistic and meaningful job pathway plans. This course weaves both practical and self-development skills to create a more ‘work...

Posted by ESNLC admin on 5 Oct 2014

Baby and Child First Aid

Learn the essential skills to help your baby or child in an emergency. It is specifically designed for parents, grandparents and babysitters and will be conducted by experienced ambulance paramedics and paediatric nurses with years of experience caring for sick and injured children. This course will be held from 9.45am -12.45 pm on the following dates: Sunday 9th October Saturday 26th November Sunday 11th...

Posted by Simone on 28 Apr 2014

Feldenkrais – “Bones for Life”®

Body alignment and Strengthening of Bone with increased Bone Density is achieved through the “Bones For Life”® Program. The program consists of a series of simple dynamic lessons to improve bone health with gentle weight bearing movements to stimulate bone strength and to ease joint pain with simple exercises. You will gain flexibility, improve your posture,and experience greater vitality and...

Posted by Simone on 16 Jan 2014

Sign Language

Sign language classes offer you basic skills in communicating with Deaf people in the community. Vicdeaf has been providing Auslan courses since 1982 and has a wonderful team of qualified and highly experienced teachers. Duration: 6 weeks Day & time: Level 1 Starting Thursday 20th October until 24th November (6 weeks) 6.00 – 8.00pm Level 2 Starting Tuesday 18th October until 29th...

Posted by Simone on 7 Aug 2013

French

Our French teacher is a native speaker with experience teaching adults. No textbook is required, we provide you with all the materials and teaching support. Duration: 8 weeks Cost:$180 Term 4: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings For more information call Amanda Burton on 0405 086 480.For enrolments and registration visit Frenchly Speaking. Note: A minimum of 6 students (max. 8) is required for a...

Posted by ESNLC admin on 26 Feb 2016

Farewell and good luck Sisterworks

We are sad to announce that SisterWorks have decided to move on and we would like to thank them for being part of the centre and bringing such vibrancy to the House every Friday! Their new home is at 393 Swan Street, Richmond.

Posted by ESNLC admin on 21 Sep 2015

English Conversation

This course is ideal for those that want to practice speaking and pronunciation. The course in interactive so it can be tailored to meet your interests and needs. Eg. workplace English. Intermediate to Advanced students. Term 2: starting 4th October – 20th December (excludes Melbourne Cup day) Day & time: Tuesday 09:30am to 12:30pm Cost: $65 for Australian residents, $45 for concession card...