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 ESNLC admin on 18 May 2015

About Poets Garden

Poets Garden is a community garden established in the parkland behind Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre. The garden’s name reflects the neighbouring streets that have been named after various famous poets. Independent of ESNLC, the garden is managed by the membership group which is a not–for-profit incorporated organisation. The vision is to create an organic community garden in Elwood...

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. ESNLC has been working in the area for over 30 years and has experienced staff who teach in an informal environment, where you can share experiences with other students who are on similar pathways to you. Once you make the decision to study English,...

Posted by Melanie Norton on 21 May 2018

Well Together – Responding to Mental Health Needs

Do you know how to respond if someone is feeling distressed or disturbed? We are holding a FREE workshop exploring how to respond to the specific mental health needs of people in your community. Everyone is welcome. Workshops are facilitated by a qualified trainer and include a presentation from someone with their own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery. Friday...

Posted by Melanie Norton on 21 May 2018

Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop – AirBnB

Click to Download Flyer Book now Entrepreneurial skills workshop AirBnB So many of us have most of our money tied up in our mortgage or rent. Make AirBnB work for you. þ Bring in some extra money in your own hours þ Learn how to start an AirBnB þ How to organise networks to help when you are away þ How to troubleshoot problems þ Find your AirBnB niche You don’t even need to own a property!...

Posted by Simone on 30 Apr 2018

Job club

Come along and learn some practical skills in getting a job!

Posted by Simone on 27 Mar 2018

Coding for kids- Starts April 19th 2018

Ben loves computers and loves to teach! Book Your Place Learn to make a website! 4 week beginner course that teaches your child to make a website using HTML and CSS. Find out more Course Details During this course your child will learn how to write HTML & CSS code to build a website from scratch. The classes are both educational and fun and your child will love to see their creation...

Posted by Simone on 11 Sep 2017

Water colour with Kylie

Practical tips for creating small works on paper. BYO materials: call us for a list. Starting Thursday 19th April until 28th June Day & time: Thursday – 2pm to 4pm Duration: 11 weeks Cost: Gold coin donation per class Bookings...

Posted by Simone on 28 Jun 2017

Elwood Community Choir- Come sing!

Elwood Community Choir – singing! Come and have some fun singing in your own local choir! No auditions, all welcome. World music, pop, music by Australian artists, and more. Community gigs. Led by experienced choir leader Jeannie Marsh. Starting Wednesday 18th April to 20th June Day & time: Wednesday evening 7.30 pm to 9 pm Duration: 10 weeks Cost: $100 if paid in full by end of first session...

Posted by Simone on 4 Apr 2017

Life Drawing

This great casual untutored Life Drawing comes to Elwood after a 25 year stint at the Linden Art Gallery. Anselm has built up a beautiful group of budding artists with all different skills and experience. Bring your own paper and drawing materials. Day & time: Thursday – 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Cost: $20 per session.

Posted by Simone on 19 Jan 2017

Good at Art

Afterschool Art discovering different mediums and techniques including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and collage. Starting in Term 2 Day & time: Tuesday or Thursday – 4 pm to 5:30 pm Cost: $300 Register...

Posted by ESNLC admin on 4 Jan 2016

Reception and Administration Training Course- FREE!

This course 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 approximately 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 manual...

Posted by Simone on 15 Jan 2015

Moving on UP! Pathways to career & personal success

Are you ready for a positive change? Moving on Up is a hands-on creative and holistic approach to job search, teaching writing techniques, digital media skills and motivation ideas. This free program will build your employability skills and capacity to work or volunteer. It will nurture your wellbeing, confidence and resilience. We will support you to set goals and take charge of your...

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. Half day courses run regularly during the year. Term 1, 2018, classes will be held on the following dates: Sunday 14th...

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 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. New classes starting Term 1: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings available. Duration: 8 weeks, 1hr 30 min per class Cost: $200 For more information call Amanda Burton on 0405 086 480. For enrolments and registration visit Frenchly...

Posted by Simone on 18 Apr 2018

AGM Friday 18 May 18

You are invited to attend! All welcome.

Posted by Simone on 29 Mar 2018

Call to Action Volunteer Facilitator Support required for our Breakfast Club at Elwood Neighbourhood House

Starting 24th April we will be providing nutritious homemade food for our amazing students and volunteers. We are looking for someone or two people to help make this happen. For 10 weeks on a Tuesday morning from 8:30am- 10.30am you will be required to assist with food preparation and clean up. Breakfast provided. This is a community initiative to bring people together. Enquiries for the position can be...