2004 DIRECTORY OF COURSES

ART & CRAFT CLASSES:

Beginners Patchwork & Quilting @ Rosewall – learn the basics of patchwork and quilting.
2 hr x 8 weeks each term.

Cake Decorating @ Cloverdale – Learn the techniques of sugar cake decorating.
6 week x 2hr course (evenings).
In this six-week course you will learn the techniques of sugar craft cake decorating including modelling, piping, icing and flooding to create plaques with various floral and other designs. Our award-winning tutor will take you step by step through the stages of icing and decorating a cake of your own.

Calligraphy @ Cloverdale – Create creative weekly projects; 8 week x 2hr course (afternoons).
Calligraphy – the art of beautiful writing using a broad edge pen. Left-handers and people wanting to improve their handwriting are most welcome. Projects include letterheads, bookmarks, writing a short quote, wedding place cards are all part of the 8 week course.

Ceramics/Pottery @ Rosewall – slab building, plaque tiles/painting and decorating, mould making. 8 week x 2hr course (afternoons & evenings).

Ceramics/Pottery @ Rosewall - Room and equipment, wheel and kiln for hire.

Patchwork Quilting @ Cloverdale – Machine & Hand Quilting. Monday afternoon and Wednesday evening classes.
Learn the art of patchwork and quilting. BYO pattern or use one provided, quilting will be by machine although handwork is also possible. More details of requirements are available on booking.

Sew and Save @ Rosewall – 8 weeks.
Bring your own sewing machine and sew your choice of article. This class suits beginners to intermediate students. An experienced tutor in all facets of sewing will help you to understand the pattern and show you shortcuts.

Sit and Sew @ Rosewall – Beginners to intermediate, exchange ideas, reference books available. Tuesday afternoons.
An open session where students gather together to share and exchange ideas. Reference books are available for inspiration on Cross-stitch, Wool embroidery, Ribbon roses etc. The choice is yours.

AUDIO INDUSTRY BASED TRAINING:

Sound Engineering @ the Geelong Education and Audio Centre. 2 nights per week x 10 weeks.
Certificate I - Introduction: The course aims to expose the role of a Sound Engineer. It informs the student of the knowledge to be a successful engineer and also provides the student access to Geelong’s own music industry and along the way, learn the ‘hands-on’ skills and theory necessary to get started in the music industry.

Certificate II - Advanced: This course aims to create competent Sound Engineers.
Loaded with Sound: @ Geelong Audio Education Centre and CREATE. 5 days per week for 6 months; includes work placement.
Certificate I in Music Industry - Foundation
Certificate II in Music Industry - Foundation
Certificate III in Music Industry - Technical Production
This program is for young people who are unemployed and have not completed year 12. The training is for those who are interested in becoming sound engineers and it also offers these people the opportunity to gain experience as freelance engineers within the studio.

CHILDREN:

Children’s Dance Class @ Cloverdale – A fun environment. 9-week course.
Under 3’s: 2.00-2.30pm parents must stay with their children
3-5 years: 2.30-3.00pm parents must stay with their children
5-8 year: 4.00-5.00pm
8-12 years: 5.00-6.00pm Note: Family discounts are available

Pre-school classes explore popular and folk forms of music to teach co-ordination, beat, pitch and melody. Children develop confidence while enjoying their favourite songs.

Classes for school aged children employ the latest music for the development of dance, singing and performance skills. Classes assist with posture and body alignment, strength, flexibility and coordination.

Children with Attention Differences @ Cloverdale – Strategies to help your child to manage better. 2 week x 21/2 hr course.
Learn why children deal with learning situations differently, attention differences, ADHD and strategies for helping your child manage better. Two sessions two weeks apart provide the opportunity to practice some of the strategies and skills discussed in the first week for helping your child manage better. Provided with the support of Bethany Child and Family Services.

Playgroup @ Cloverdale – run by parents for their children. Mondays to Thursdays. 11 weeks x 2 hrs.
Playgroups provide social stimulation for both children and parents. New parents are always welcome. Activities can include painting (without the mess at home), craft making, and play with new and different toys.

Playgroup @ Wathaurong - for Koori children and their parents.
Activities and excursions for Koorie children 0-4 yr. Encourages social interaction with Koorie children and an opportunity for mothers and fathers to meet other parents.

CLUBS, CLASSES AND GROUPS:

Badminton for Beginners @ YWCA – Learn the skills of Badminton without the pressure of competition. Tuesday mornings at Uniting Church Hall, Douglas St Manifold Heights.
Tuesday afternoons at The Ballroom Hamlyn Heights.

Consultative Committee @ Rosewall – 7.00 –9.00pm 3rd Monday of each Month.
A General meeting with residents/stakeholders of Norlane/Corio/North Shore/Rosewall areas is held to gain input about their ideas and expectations for improving services and lifestyle within this area. Open to all residents of the northern suburbs of Geelong.

Feminist Theology @ YWCA – Meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month. 7.00 – 9.00pm

Friends of the Y @ YWCA – Friendship group speakers/outings & games. 2.00-4.00pm every Sunday.
A friendship group with speakers, outings and games for YWCA Victoria members. Meet at YWCA Victoria Geelong.

Good Companions @ YWCA – Speakers and trips organised by members. 12 noon – 3.00 on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Speakers and trips organised by members. BYO lunch.

Junior Youth @ Rosewall –Years 7 –10; 7.30 –9.00pm Wednesdays.

Live Wires @ Rosewall – Ages 3 – 10 yrs; 6.00-730pm Mondays.

Mah Jongg @ YWCA – friendly group, beginner’s welcome. Monday evenings.
Join a friendly group for the Chinese game of Mah Jongg. Play at YWCA Victoria Geelong. Membership $5.00 or $2.50 per session.

Older & Energised Community Group @ Rosewall – Social Afternoon -12.00 noon Fridays.
Newcomers are most welcome, this group meet together and have fun; they share lunch, enjoy social activities and participate in outings.

Over 50’s Club @ YWCA – Games and afternoon tea. Tuesday afternoons.

PROBUS Club @ YWCA – Retired Business and Professional people. A meeting of retired Business and Professional people; mornings 3rd Friday of each month.

Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary @ YWCA – Meet new people.
Afternoons of the 1st Monday of each month. Help raise funds to support the Royal Children’s Hospital while making new friends and having fun.

Take Off Weight Naturally (T.O.W.N.) @ Rosewall – Monday mornings.

Tennis Club @ YWCA – Social tennis. Wednesday 9.30 – 12noon.
Social tennis at Church of Christ Tennis Courts in La Trobe Tce Geelong.

U3A @ Cloverdale - contact Ph: 5225 0695

Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd. @ Wathaurong - Elders meetings.
Programs for Elders in the community.

Young Women’s Social Policy Action Group @ YWCA
YWCA need your ideas and energy, your knowledge of young women and the issues confronting them, YWCA need your research skills and your insights.
YWSPAG is open to all young women (aged under 30-ish) and all participants are encouraged to become members of YWCA Victoria.

COMMUNITY:

Cultural Officer @ Wathaurong – assist with cultural queries
Available to teachers, students and the wider community.

Fire Safety @ Cloverdale – presented by CFA.
Learn how to better protect your home, family and countryside. The evening will provide information on summer fire safety, home fire hazards, fire extinguishers and fire blankets and home fire escape plans.

Seniors’ Lunch and Social @ Cloverdale – Senior’s Week. Tuesday 18 March
Enjoy a lunch, and great companionship while being musically entertained - just one of the activities across Geelong during Senior’s Week celebrated each March. Participate in a Senior’s Week activity in your local area.

Spoken English for You! @ Cloverdale – Need help? Mondays x 4hr. Do you need help with spoken English? A small friendly group will give attention to your special needs. Bookings required.

COMPUTERS:

Computer Maintenance @ Cloverdale – Maintain your home computer. 4 week x 2 hr course.
Learn to maintain your computer in good working order and prevent expensive problems
before they occur. You will be shown how to maximise your computers operating speed by removing unnecessary files, uninstalling programs, defragging, virus protection, file back-up methods, removing temporary internet files and much more. Excellent for anyone with some experience of computer use.

Computer Maintenance @ Rosewall –Basic Computer Maintenance. 2 week x 2 hr course.
Learn how to perform the basic maintenance tasks on your computer to get the best performance out of it.

Computers, the Web and Other Things @ CREATE - 9.00 – 3.30 Mondays for 8 Weeks.
The Course offers:- Beginners introduction to computers; Introduction to Word Processing; Introduction to Spreadsheet; The Internet & emailing; Classroom based activities. Equipping you to help your youngsters with their homework; Find information confidently by searching the Internet.

Desk Top Publishing @ Rosewall – 6 week x 2 hr course,
Learn to design newsletter, booklets, business cards, brochures, cards, mail merge banners, and signs.

Downloading Programs & Games from the Internet @ Rosewall – “How to do”
Learn how to down load programs tax pack, and games – 2 hours of information

Excel @ Cloverdale – Basics of Excel. 4 week x 2hr course.
Excel is a program that manages figures and data easily. An excellent program for any form of financial record keeping, estimating, budgeting, graphing and data management. In a small group setting you will learn the basics of excel including creating workbooks, data entry, formatting, formula building, charts and graphing. Bring along your own home business applications to practice on.

Excel @ Rosewall – 8 week x 2 hr course.

Intermediate Word @ Cloverdale - 4 week x 2hr course.
Learn to create quality resumes and documents using the complex of features of Microsoft Word creating – tables of contents, hyperlinks, wrap around features, picture editing, importing Excel database or graph, mail merge and more.

Internet and E-mail @ Cloverdale – 2 week x 21/2 hr course.
Learn how to get the most out of the internet - e-mail etiquette, effective searching for information, bookmarking web sites, printing from the internet, shortcuts etc. Set up your own free e-mail address!! Cost of course includes an additional 5 hours internet access.

Internet and E-mail @ Rosewall – 2-week course.
Learn how to get the most out of the Internet and Email.

Introduction to Computers @ Cloverdale – Basic Computer Skills. 4 week x 2hr course.
Learn the basics of your compute, a four-week course - Disk and file management, mouse control and more . . . . .

Introduction to Computers @ Rosewall – Introduction to Windows, Word and the Internet;
8 weeks x 2hr course. No prior knowledge is necessary to participate in this course, which looks at Introduction to Windows, Word and the Internet.

Introduction to Home Office Management @ Cloverdale – Starting a Home Office?
7 week x 3hr course.
For those who are starting a small business or wishing to improve their management of a home office. Topics covered include the computer accounting based MYOB and E-tax, paper based accounting and journal entries, BAS and GST, petty cash and cash flow, and using a Excel spreadsheet to manage your finances. Using Microsoft Word and Publisher learn to prepare marketing and business documents and design business cards and letterheads.

Introduction to Word @ Cloverdale – learn the basics of Microsoft Word. 4 week x 2hr course. In this four-week course you will learn the basics of Microsoft Word – creating and saving files, copying, creating tables and more.

Macintosh group @ Rosewall – BYO computer, individual base classes.
All classes are conducted on a Macintosh computer (BYO) basis. Learn how to use your computer and get the best out of its programs with classes conducted on an individual basis.

Photo Editing @ Rosewall – Interested in photography? 3 week x 2hr course.
Learn how to edit photos and get the best from your digital camera, scanner, and editing programs.

Word Processing @ Rosewall – Get the best out of Microsoft Word features. 5 week x 3hr course. Learn to use Microsoft Word to produce documents such as letters, using mail merge
and features to enhance your documents.

Your Questions Answered @ Rosewall – your questions about computers answered. 10.00-12.00noon every Tuesday. This will be an open session where you can bring your questions about computers and have them answered with hands-on experience.

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES:

CREATE's Disability Support Services provides individual support of young people with a disability. A few of these people require a support worker or carer for most of their daily activities and some require minimal guidance from a key worker.

Futures for Young Adults: this is funded by the Department of Human Services and is designed for young people with a disability over the age of 18 years. The program provides real choices and real options in the community in which they live. Each young person has the opportunity to develop with a key worker their own goals in the areas of education, employment, training, work experience, accommodation, health, money management, independent living, literacy & numeracy, recreation, driver education and social activities.

Create Your Future: is a partnership between CREATE and a number of high schools in the Geelong area. We work with young people aged up to 18 years who have a disability and/or receive integration aide funding in school. We also work closely with relevant teachers and parents to create the best possible opportunities for our clients. The goal of our partnership is to develop pathways to employment and further education for students who in most cases are no longer suited to the typical full time school environment.

DRAMA:

Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy @ Cloverdale - Jim Phiddian Ph: 5258 4400

EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION

Computers, the Web and Other Things @ CREATE - 9.00 – 3.30 Monday - Wednesday for 8 Weeks
The Course offers - Beginners introduction to computers; Introduction to Word Processing; Introduction to Spreadsheet; The Internet & emailing; Classroom based activities. Equipping you to help your youngsters with their homework; Find information confidently by searching the Internet.

Modules from Cert I in planning for Employment & Training @ Wathaurong

Preparing for Work @ Rosewall – Resumes, letter writing, interview skills, introduction to computers. 8 week X 4 hr course.
This course will cover resumes, letter writing and interview skills and includes introduction to computers.

FIRST AID & CPR:

CPR - A key to Survival @ Cloverdale – FREE 2 hour course, afternoon and evenings. Learn
• How to recognise if a person is suffering a cardiac arrest
• How to correctly call for ambulance assistance
• How to provide life saving help to the patient while waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

First Aid – Level 1 & 2 @ Cloverdale – Nationally accredited certificate.
Level 1. Saturday, 3 week x 7 hr course
Level 2. Saturday, 3 week x 7 hr course
Nationally accredited course valid for 3 years. Level 1 is an excellent course for everyone for home, work and social situations. Level 2 is required by many workplaces. Level 2 topics include CRP, bleeding, spinal injuries, fractures, burns, unconsciousness, eye and ear injuries, medical emergencies and OH&S. Level 1 is the first day of the three day Level 2 course. If you are required by an employer to complete this course the course may be tax-deductible.
CPR - @ Rosewall – 2-hour course.

HEALTH & WELL BEING:

Back to Basic Aerobics @ YWCA – fun classes. Tuesday x 1hr
Basic Aerobics; fun and variety for younger and older adults.

Belly Dancing @ Cloverdale – Have fun while you exercise.
Beginners – Wednesday afternoon, 8 weeks x 1 hr; Thursday evening, 8 weeks x 1 hr.
Advanced – Thursday evening, 8 weeks x 11/2 hr.
Have fun while you exercise with this age-old celebration of dance. Suitable for all ages, body sizes and fitness levels. Beginners and returning students all catered for.

Fitness for Everyone (Instructor’s choice) @ Cloverdale – A multilevel class offering a variety of different exercise methods. 8 week x 1 hr evening course
An excellent chance to try out an easy fitness program in a friendly non-challenging atmosphere. Exercises include low impact, step aerobics, light hand weights, tummy, hip and tone and more.

Health and Fitness at Waterworld @ Cloverdale – Participate in activities at Waterworld at a reduced rate;
Offered to Cloverdale Community Centre participants, 45 minute classes in :-
Body pump Aqua water aerobics
Tummy hips and tone Intro to step aerobics
For class bookings contact Waterworld direct (specify that it is a Cloverdale Booking to receive the discount) Childcare is available if booked in advance, bookings are essential. Sincere thanks to Waterworld for this fantastic offer.

Independent Living Skills (Open age) @ CREATE – Thursday’s 9.00 – 2.00
Course subject deals with :–
Money & legal matters
Healthy lifestyles
Cooking for fun & nutrition

Line Dancing @ Cloverdale – Exercise while you have fun. Friday afternoon x 2hr.
Come and give it a go! Great music and companionship enjoy a cuppa during the break. Beginners most welcome, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. There is no need to book or commit to a whole term.

Men’s Cooking @ Rosewall – Prepare/cook and indulge in 5 gourmet budget meals. 5 week x 2hr course.
A course designed for men who want to develop their cooking skills. In 5 weeks you will learn how to prepare 5 budget gourmet meals, and indulge in the finished product.

Pilates @ Cloverdale – An exercise program that focuses on core strength. 8 week x 1 hr course.
Increase flexibility, strength and stamina, flatten abdominals, correct posture and reduce back pain.

Reiki @ YWCA – hands –on technique. From 7.00pm Wednesdays & Fridays
Reiki is a hands on technique that promotes relaxation, well being, inner peace and harmony.

Relaxation @ Rosewall – taste of yoga, visualisation, meditation and Tai chi.

Surf Coast Tai Chi @ YWCA. Tuesday (morning) x 1 hr.

Tai Chi @ Cloverdale - Calm and focus your mind. -
Beginners: Monday (morning) 8 week x 1hr.
Advanced: Monday (morning) 8 week x 11/4 hr.
Relax and strengthen your body. Learn the gentle art of Tai Chi using the Sun 12 forms, also know as the Tai Chi for arthritis.

Tai Chi @ Rosewall –This is an excellent form of gentle exercise and is calming, ideal for those who suffer arthritis.

Walking @ Cloverdale – Set your own pace!!
Have some company while you exercise, enjoy a cuppa and chat afterwards.

Wathaurong Health House @ Wathaurong - Delivery of health related programs to the community.
Community education on health issues affecting Aboriginal people; Men’s health programs; Women and children’s health programs; Substance Abuse programs.

Yoga @ Cloverdale - experience balance and harmony of the mind, body, emotion and spirit.
Multi level class, exercise through breathing, poses, gentle stretching and relaxation of yoga. Bring a towel and a blanket for your comfort. Experience the difference!!

Yoga @ YWCA –Wednesday afternoons or Thursday evenings.
Each class is 75 minutes duration.

HORTICULTURE:

Certificate II in Horticulture @ CREATE – 17 weeks, Monday - Thursday
These courses are structured to suit either areas of landscaping or other streams within horticulture. Activities are 75% hands-on activities at our Gateway Reserve site and 25% theory based activities conducted at Osborne Park, the facility is dynamic and every class involved has impact into its development to allow for its ongoing sustainability for the community as a whole.

Horticulture @ Rosewall - This course is structured to suit either areas of landscaping or other streams within horticulture, activities are 75% hands-on.

IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM:

Corio Bay Senior College Based Youth Worker @ Youth and Community Services Centre
C.I.S.C.O. Networking Academy Program @ Corio Bay Senior College - Link to Web Site www.coriobaysc.vic.edu.au

Flinders Peak @ Youth and Community Services Centre

International Certificate @ Corio Bay Senior College-See Link to Web Site.

Participant Support Worker – CJP @ CREATE Youth and Community Services Centre

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE :

@ Corio Bay Senior College-See Link to Web Site.

INTRODUCTION TO BOOKKEEPING:

@ Rosewall – Introduction to bookkeeping and other financial concepts. Incudes introduction to Microsoft excel Package.

16. LANGUAGE & LITERACY COURSES:
Certificate in General Education for Adults (CGEA):
There are three certificate levels within CGEA. Each certificate includes the same four streams with the degree of knowledge and skills increasing through four levels of learning. It is not necessary for students to complete an entire level before proceeding to the next level and it is not necessary to complete an entire certificate before commencing modules from a higher level.

The Four streams are Reading and Writing; Oral Communication; Numeracy and Mathematics and General Curriculum Options.

Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introduction) @ CREATE -

Certificate I in General Education for Adults @ CREATE –

Certificate II in General Education for Adults @ CREATE -

Certificate III in General Education for Adults (Further Education) @ CREATE -

Course in Family Literacy @ Rosewall - How to help children (Primary & Secondary) with their homework and study skills.

Learning – You and Your child (Family Literacy) @ CREATE – 9.30 – 3.00, 1 day per week for 16 weeks
This course has been developed to assist parents of school-aged children with learning difficulties up to year 9. Providing literacy and numeracy support though fun based hands-on activities.

PARENTS:

Course in Family Literacy @ Rosewall - How to help children (Primary & Secondary) with their homework and study skills. Presented as an accredited Certificate II course.

Glastonbury @ Cloverdale – Services available to support parents in their efforts to care for their children.
PEACH – (Parents Exploring Activities with Children at Home) for parents and their children to share together 1-3 yrs.
HIPPY – (Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters) home based program that helps parents provide educational activities for their children 4-6 yrs.

Independent Living Skills (Pregnant and Parenting 15-25 yrs) @ CREATE Robyn Ave – 1day per week x 4 hr.
Course subject deals with - Money & legal matters; Healthy lifestyles; Cooking for fun & nutrition; Infant matters.

Learning – You and Your child (Family Literacy) @ CREATE –16 week x 1 day for 5hr
This course has been developed to assist parents of school-aged children with learning difficulties up to year 9. Providing literacy and numeracy support though fun based hands-on activities.
Parent’s Time Out @ Rosewall – Parents of primary and pre-schoolers meet weekly Tuesdays 9.15am
Would you like to have some space in your week to relax and spend some time with other parents? Every Tuesday morning parents meet for some TIME OUT. Massage, aromatherapy and morning teas are just some of the activities parents have enjoyed as they gather together. Parents of pre-school and primary aged children most welcome.

SPECIAL GUEST LECTURES:

School Speakers @ Wathaurong – areas of significance in and around Geelong
Information about Pt. Addis Koorie Cultural Walk and other significant areas.
Special Guest Lectures @ Geelong Audio Education Centre
Music Industry Careers; Technology; Sound Scapes & Audio Illusions.

TRAINEESHIPS:
@ CREATE (Geelong) Inc, a training provider for traineeships to Businesses, for the vocational areas of, Administration; Community Services; General Construction; Horticulture; Music and Retail. Please note that these programs are only accessible through employers.

V.C.A.L. (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning):
@ Corio Bay Senior College - See Link to Web Site

V.C.E. (Victorian Certificate of Education):

@ Corio Bay Senior College – See Link Web Site
VCE is a minimum of two years of study.

V.C.E. V.E.T. (Vocational Education and Training):

@ Corio Bay Senior College-See Link to Web Site.

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS :

Certificate III in Community Services; Age Care Work and

Certificate III in Community Services; Community Work @ CREATE – 9.00-3.00 for 40 weeks beginning February 3 days per week
These certificates Include 100hrs minimum of practical placement.
Some areas covered are - Level 2 First Aid; Back Care/lifting; Nutrition; Occupational Health & Safety; Referrals to genuine employment (as they arise); Relevant Industry guest speakers.

Certificate II in Construction (General) @ CREATE – 9.00-1.00; 2 days per week, 20 week
Designed to provide students with skills and experience that can be used on a building site. Provision of OH&S procedures for materials and equipment is studied to ensure that students work safely and efficiently.

Certificate II in Horticulture @ CREATE – 3 Days per week for 20 weeks
These courses are structured to suit either areas of landscaping or other streams within horticulture. Activities are 75% hands-on activities at our Gateway Reserve site and 25% theory based activities conducted at Osborne Park, the facility is dynamic and every class involved has impact into its development to allow for its ongoing sustainability for the community as a whole.

Loaded with Sound @ Geelong Audio Education Centre CREATE – 5 days week for 6 months; includes work placement.
Certificate I in Music Industry - Foundation
Certificate II in Music Industry - Foundation
Certificate III in Music Industry – Technical Production
This program is for young people who are unemployed and have not completed year 12. The training is for those who are interested in becoming sound engineers and also offers these people the opportunity to gain experience as freelance engineers within the studio.

WATHAURONG EDUCATION CENTRE:

Driver Education @ Wathaurong – Learner’s Licence.

Echidna Walkabout Tours @ Wathaurong – Cultural talk and education.

Indigenous Gardens and Walkways @ Wathaurong – Cultural and educational.
A cultural officer is available to answer queries about the indigenous gardens and walkways, which is filled with indigenous flora and fauna at Wathaurong.

Je Be Weng Dance Troup ‘Sparks of Fire’ @ Wathaurong - cultural talk and education.

Koorie Mentor Coordinator @ Wathaurong – Mentor program.
This program is designed to give school aged Koori children opportunities to be involved in different types of activities and programs.

Koorie Preschool Officer @ Wathaurong – Preschool Officer
Koorie Preschool Officer attends kindergarten sessions where Koorie children are enrolled to assist them with their needs and is a support for the kindergarten teacher.

WOMEN:

Menopause and more! “Or Confused, Amused and Flushed!” @ Cloverdale.
On the subject of HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and non-HRT alternatives be informed and entertained while you enjoy good company and a delicious afternoon tea. The presenters will provide a unique blend of education, information, song, poetry and audience participation. Bring a clean jar for a special ‘concoction’ that will be available. A memorable afternoon!!

Self defence for Girls and Women @ Cloverdale – Increase the awareness and management of your personal safety. 6 week x 50 minute course at Corio Bay Senior College.
Provided in conjunction with Corio Bay Senior College, this excellent short course is designed and delivered by women for girls and women to increase their awareness and management of their personal safety.
Activities include self-defence moves and anti-rape positions as well as strategies to avoid all de-escalate dangerous situations.

Women on the Move @ Cloverdale – Tai Chi, rock climbing, tennis, canoeing. 10 week x 2hr course. One hour of physical activity selected by the group, and one-hour of group discussion around topics such as body image, goal setting, stress management and more. Limited places.

Young Mums Program @ CREATE Robyn Ave.

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

Certificate II in CGEA for Adults @ CREATE Youth and Community Services Centre

Colin Hall School Support Fund - for years 11 & 12 (Uniting Way Funding)

Helping Young People in Education (H.Y.P.E.): @ Norlane and Werribee Youth Centres -
A program for young people 15-19 providing accredited training in:
Certificates in General Education for Adults. This program provides a holistic approach to learning, which includes:
Recreation activities
Individual learning plans
One to one support
Goal setting
Work experience
Advocacy
Experiential learning activities
Welfare support
Personal development
Pathways to secondary school, TAFE, or work.
Loaded with Sound @ Geelong Audio Education Centre CREATE – 5 days a week for 6 months; includes work placement.
Certificate I in Music Industry - Foundation
Certificate II in Music Industry - Foundation
Certificate III in Music Industry – Technical Production
This program is for youth who are unemployed and have not completed year 12. The training is for those who are interested in becoming sound engineers and also offers these people the opportunity to gain experience as freelance engineers within the studio.

PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM:

@ CREATE Youth and Community Services Centre - One on one support.