About Us

ESNLC has been working within the local community since 1984. Over the years the services and facilities we offer have grown immensely.

The House

The house was built around 1920. 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.

What is ESNLC?

We are a community based centre for Adult Education and Community Support. Centres such as ours are known by many different names. These names include :-

Neighbourhood House

Living and Learning Centres

Community House

Activity Centre

Learning Centres

Whatever the name these places are local organisations that provide social, education and recreational activities for their communities in a welcoming supportive environment.

The Ace Sector

The ACE sector is made up of community providers of adult, community and further education (ACFE). In Victoria the term ACE sector refers only to community owned and managed adult education. Community owned and managed adult education is more developed as a sector in Victoria than in any other Australian State or Territory. The Adult, Community and Further Education Act 1991 recognises ACE as a distinct education sector by virtue of its focus on adult education and its community ownership and management.

The vision for ACE is:

"Lifelong learning opportunities in ACE generate educated, empowered citizens, and a stronger Victorian community."

ESNLC Constitution

ESNLC operates as a non-profit entity for the public benefit to provide charitable benefits for the community

Provide quality programs and support for those most disadvantaged in the community.

Develop quality adult education programs which reflect community needs.

Incorporate community development principles in the design and delivery of programs and services.

Foster cooperation and network with other government and community agencies.

Target individuals and groups who are isolated,
disadvantaged or experience gender inequality in the community.

Identify areas of need.

Advocate on behalf of local initiatives.

Provide a supportive environment.

Empower individuals and groups to make informed choices.

Major Projects

Bustout2002

Civics-Curriculum.
A creative resource for teachers and students in learning the language of local government.
Format: Interactive CD Rom/hard copy curriculum
City of Port Phillip Civics Award 2003

Roomers

Please contact ESNLC for further information on these projects.

Committee of Management (COM)

The centre has a vibrant and hard working group of representatives from the local community.

If you want to write to the COM please address your correspondence to:

ESNLC - COM
PO Box 57 Elwood 3184

If you wish to speak to a member of the COM please contact the centre manager Deb Casey on 95311954