ACEVic in Ferntree Gully, Victoria | Education

ACEVic

Locality: Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Phone: +61 415 277 787

Address: C/- 13-15 The Avenue 3156 Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia

Website: http://acevic.org.au

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25.01.2022 Adult Learners Week launch is full of inspirational speakers. Its on Tuesday 1st September via Zoom from 1-3pm. Shane Fitzsimmons, former NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner ... Heather Ewart journalist and presenter of the popular ABC series Back Roads Catherine Deveny the MC, who is a writer, comedian, author and speaker well known for her work as a columnist with The Age Register at; https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_qqikfy1CSVefscxsoXwauA https://adultlearnersweek.org//2/08/ALW-launch-program.pdf #ALW2020 #renewyou

25.01.2022 Do you deliver Childrens Education and Care? Skills IQ are seeking feedback on Draft 3 of Childrens Education and Care by Friday 11th September. You can access documents, register for webinars and provide feedback from the consultation page. ... Please provide any feedback directly to SkillsIQ. For further information Contact Marianne Wehby [email protected] https://www.skillsiq.com.au//ChildrensEducationandCareDraf

24.01.2022 Holden Street Neighbourhood House is hosting this free webinar next Tuesday giving tips eating healthy during isolation and how to help people with liver disease.

23.01.2022 We have been blown away by the huge number of registrations for our fourth webinar in the Learn Local Bytes series. This webinar will provide practical examples of how to create, edit and share videos to learners. Laura Higgins, an experienced consultant and trainer from Office Hive, develops learning videos to use in training sessions with organisations, businesses and learners across the State. She is a remote guru and uses video to demonstrate how to do tasks and eng...age with her learners. Laura will guide us through the equipment you need, how to record videos, basic editing, and uploading the video to YouTube or Vimeo to share with learners. As this webinar is now at capacity and full, we will share the recording after the session is complete.

22.01.2022 You don't want to miss these last few webinars. We are ending our ACFE Board sponsored, Learn Local Bytes Series by showcasing best practice, innovation and a big celebration. Our next session is next Thursday at 10am. @LearnLocal's will showcase best practice in blended delivery. Liz Bonner (Cloverdale Community Centre ) and Jeanne d’Arc Geronazzo (Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE) will be sharing tips and tricks on designing and delivering pre-accre...dited programs. Book via our website: http://www.acevic.org.au/all-events/

22.01.2022 What fun and enthusiasm everyone showed in our Drama in Pre-accredited webinar yesterday! Drama offers so many benefits to adult language and literacy learners. It develops employability skills, the context for using language and literacy skills, new language and improves non-verbal communication. Thank-you to Jodie Whitehurst from @thelanguagescene.com.au who delivered such a fun and informative session.... There are two more webinars in our Learn Local Bytes series, so don't miss your place. Head to our website. Jodie Whitehurt #webinars #adultlearning #professionaldevelopment

22.01.2022 Watch this short video from ACEVic's Executive Officer, Tamsin Rossiter about our next Executive Exchange. Join other ACEVic Members for a Systems Thinking practical session to build your organisations capacity. Monday 23rd November from 10am - 11.30pm via Zoom. http://www.acevic.org.au/all-events/... #professionaldevelopment #adultlearning #acevic

22.01.2022 Recent court decisions have highlighted some of the key risks businesses face in engaging casual employees and this is a difficult and complex area to keep on top of. Our Executive Exchange session will focus on how best to engage and manage your casual workforce to ensure compliance whilst achieving your business objectives in the ever-changing world of employment law. Tegan Rose and Lee-Anne Hunt are the Directors of the HR Dept Ringwood and will be presenting this sessio...n. They provide employment relations advice and human resources support to small and medium-sized businesses just like yours. Tegan has extensive HR Management experience and is the HR Dept Ringwoods Industrial and Employee Relations specialist. Tegan is qualified in Human Resource Management and Psychology and has a passion for ensuring businesses have a solid HR infrastructure from which to grow. She enjoys ensuring both strategy and compliance processes are in place and able to be easily followed. Lee-Anne has extensive generalist HR experience across a broad range of industries. Her specialities include Learning & Development, Project & Change Management and she is well qualified in these areas. Lee-Anne has a passion for creating safe and happy workplaces; no matter the size of the company. www.hrdept.com.au/ringwood Book Now Monday 24th August 10.00am 12 noon via Zoom. Register at https://www.acevic.org.au/all-events/

22.01.2022 Adult Learners Week is from 1-9 September and it is a time for the sector to celebrate learners achievements. This year the theme is #renewyou. Learning gives us knowledge of the world around us. It can help us transform into something new something better. The Adult Learners Week is all about: ... promoting the range of learning possibilities making learning options relevant and accessible to learners creating a culture of lifelong learning building a bridge between basic, vocational and general adult education (including literacy and numeracy) showing the strong relationship between adult learning, strong democracies and productive communities creating a learning society that everyone can access. Thanks to Adult Learning Australia for running this festival. Check out their page for resources.

21.01.2022 Its not too late to nominate!

21.01.2022 Adult and Community Education Victoria (ACEVic) is the peak policy, advocacy and information body for the Adult Community Education (ACE) sector, representing Victorias Learn Local Organisations. Membership is open to Learn Local Organisations including Registered Training Organisations, Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres. ACEVic is proud to represent and support community-based and managed Learn Local Organisations, providing education and training to promote en...gagement and pathways for learners. Check out our website for more details. https://www.acevic.org.au/

21.01.2022 Adult Learners Week, coordinated by Adult Learning Australia is coming up soon and there is no better way to encourage an outstanding learner by nominating them for a scholarship. Three ALW2020 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding adult learners to enable them to continue learning by taking a new learning pathway or continuing an existing one. ALW is 1-9 September and this years theme is #renewyou.... https://adultlearnersweek.org/nominate-for-a-scholarship/ #adultlearningaustralia

20.01.2022 ACEVic recently provided a submission to the Skills for Victoria - Independent Review, led by The Hon. Jenny Macklin. The Victorian Government commissioned this Review to understand the importance of post-secondary education and training to our future prosperity. Following an extensive consultation process, recommendations will be tested with key stakeholders and presented to the Government. The final report is currently due to be delivered by October 2020. Read our submission here; https://www.acevic.org.au/news/advocacy/

20.01.2022 What a great acknowledgement from Hon. Gayle Tierney who is a strong advocate for Learn Locals. There are so many reasons to celebrate Adult Learners Week! #ReNewYou #ALW2020

19.01.2022 Libby Baker from Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE) is a fantastic advocate for learners locally and across the state. Lets show our support by voting.

18.01.2022 We absolutely love the message that someone left at Marlo beach. Someone is doing marketing for Learn Locals. Thanks for sending this in Buchan Neighbourhood House! #eastgipplsand #learnlocal #localmatters

18.01.2022 Developed by the National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) Program, Broaden Your Horizons is an online resource for Career Pathway Practitioners, Integration staff and Transition Officers. Providing advice, tools and resources to support people with disability, with their transition education and employment. Broaden your Horizons is hosted and supported by Learn Local provider and ACEVic member IMVC - Inner Melbourne VET Cluster. Information and resources on the w...ebsite cover: Post School Supports Pathway and Transition Programs Employment National Disability Insurance Scheme To help you during this challenging time, the NDCO has developed an online calendar to provide details of upcoming events and key transition dates, including Education Open Days, Career Expos and VTAC application process. https://imvc.com.au/broaden-your-horizons/ Give us a if this was helpful

17.01.2022 Many thanks to Tegan and Lee-Anne from HR Dept Ringwood for an informative and helpful presentation on employing casual staff during our Executive Exchange session. Our members have commented on how useful this information was. With recent court decisions in employment law, it was very useful to understand the legalities while ensuring business objectives. Please message or contact ACEVic for further assistance.

16.01.2022 If you are feeling worried, struggling to cope during Coronavirus, Beyond Blue offers 24/7 free phone support, web chats, online forums and have some fantastic resources. Tomorrow at our Sector Support session, we will be focusing on Mental Health and Wellbeing and providing some practical tips on how to navigate feelings during these unusual times. Head to our website to book in for the session at 10am tomorrow via zoom. www.acevic.org.au/all-events ... https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/

16.01.2022 Last week we delivered our third webinar for Learn Locals on blended learning. This was a practical session in which Dale from Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc showed examples of how he delivers to English as a Socond Language students. Dale used a range of resources that he already used and turned these into digital tools. We thank him for sharing his expertise. Our next webinar in the Learn Local Bytes series is Thursday 20th August at 10am. This session ...will cover how to create, edit and upload videos for learners. Book Now; https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_ShdYEMT5QwSYDw5CU3kgJQ

15.01.2022 We are thrilled to have Tanya-Heaney-Voogt from Wombarra Consulting join us at our next Sector Support Session. She will provide practical tips on how to support yourself and the staffs mental health and wellbeing during this second lockdown and beyond. Wombarra Consulting specialises in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing. They support organisations to develop and implement the strategies, systems and activities that evidence tells us to maximise our employee health and ...wellbeing; whilst also reducing absenteeism and presenteeism; decreasing the risk of psychological stress claims and avoiding WorkCover premium increases. Adult Learning Australia will be joining us to talk about Adult Learners Week in early September. The session is: Next Tuesday 10-11am Via Zoom Register via the link https://us02web.zoom.us//tZAlf-GqqDkqHNEq9GO4XH9k-K1P0U_uk provided by Wombarra Consulting

15.01.2022 Welcome Farnham Street Neighbourhood Learning Centre to the ACEVic community. Based in Flemington they have been providing adult community education and social support programs to the community for over 40 years. Leave your comments to welcome them as a member.

14.01.2022 Have you enrolled into the next webinar to learn about how to use digital technology in delivery? WEBINAR THREE - KEEPING IT SIMPLE WITH BLENDED DELIVERY THIS THURSDAY, 16th July, 10-11am... Our third webinar will have a technology focus and explore blended delivery for students with low-level digital literacy and English as a second language. The topics will include; Tips and tools used for blended delivery COVID Creativity delivery models Demonstration of how to use workbooks, videos, email and chat Demonstration of online tools Support strategies for teachers How to centrally store information This is being delivered by Dale Pobega from Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc an experienced trainer who has trialled, provided and reviewed pre-accredited online delivery. This initiative is sponsored by the ACFE Board who are dedicated to providing additional professional development opportunities for the sector during these challenging times. Registration is free for any staff working in a Learn Local. https://www.acevic.org.au/learn-local-bytes/

14.01.2022 Not just today but everyday remember to check in with your loved ones, colleagues, neighbours, phone or message and ask them R U OK? Reach out - you could be that difference in their lives. A conversation could change a life! R U OK Day has some fantastic resources on their website. Lifeline 131114... Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 #ruokday #victoria #itsoktonotbeok

13.01.2022 Read the latest news from across the Adult Community Education sector. It includes; advocacy work, sector activities, webinars, resources and positions vacant. https://mailchi.mp/55260e/adult-community-education-4745441

13.01.2022 This important briefing from the Department of Education and Training is on today. There are just a few places left, so please feel free to register.

12.01.2022 Congratulations Cloverdale Community Centre. Looks like a great day!

10.01.2022 Today was the final webinar in the @learnlocal Bytes series. Tanya Bastin from Cire Services Incorporated discussed how she has engaged her learners by using video in her delivery. The below video showcases her work, ensuring that her learners have the opportunity to learn new skills from home. We thank her for generously giving her time and expertise in this area to assist other educators across the sector. We also thank Laura Higgins from Office Hive who demonstr...ated how to create, edit and upload videos for learners to view. The webinar recording can be viewed on the ACEVic website under Events/Learn Local Bytes. We thank the ACFE Board for their support in bringing this series to Learn Local Organisations. https://www.facebook.com/ciretraining/videos/636356057223776/

09.01.2022 This Thursday's Quality and Innovation in Pre-accredited Delivery webinar is certainly one not to miss! Our guest speakers have tips and tricks to share with the sector. Listen to our Executive Officer, Tamsin Rossiter for an insight to the session. Bookings via ACEVic's website. ... https://youtu.be/p2n_x2ar3Xc

09.01.2022 A fantastic organisation looking for a training manager with flexible hours. Yarrawonga is situated on the Murray River, boasting a large river and beautiful man-made lake making it the perfect spot for golfers, anglers, water sports fans, bush walkers and tourist!

08.01.2022 Learn Local organisations always ensure that their communities are well looked after both physically, mentally and with learning. Buchan Neighbourhood House makes fruit and vegetables available for their community on a weekly basis. Its great to see that they are helping their community stay healthy with this great array of colour and goodness.

08.01.2022 We would like to warmly welcome AMES Australia to the ACEVic community of members. AMES Australia helps newly arrived refugees and migrants to settle in Australia with services such as educational, employment and settlement support. Welcome them below and leave a comment.

07.01.2022 Last week Minister Gayle Tierney, Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education announced the welcome news that seven LLOs impacted by the 2020 bushfires will be the recipients of a $25,000 grant to develop, and resource educational programs and services to meet the emerging needs of bushfire impacted learners and communities. ACEVic will be working alongside the LLOs, providing additional support on resource and program development. ACEVic EO, Tamsin Rossiter look...s forward to working collaboratively with the LLOs to achieve their educational delivery goals. Congratulations: Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre Inc., Mallacoota District Health and Support Service, Corryong Neighbourhood Centre, King Valley Learning Exchange Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre, Buchan Neighbourhood House, Orbost Neighbourhood House There is no doubt these additional funds will be well utilised as a part of your bushfire recovery process. Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre

07.01.2022 At the Department of Education and Trainings request, ACEVic hosted a webinar about the health directions for COVID-19. Both the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions provided an update for ensuring safe workplaces. The two references for more information are below: ... https://www.business.vic.gov.au//education-and-training-se Call Business Victoria on 13 22 15. Please get in touch with ACEVic if you have further questions and we can direct these to the relevant department personal. #learnlocal

07.01.2022 Congratulations The Centre for Continuing Education. Winner of the 2020 Community Training Provider of the Year!

06.01.2022 ACEVic has been a proud consortia member of the Workforce Training Innovation Funded Course in Gender Equity project, along with LLOs Yarrawonga Education and Training and Coonara Community House. The Victorian Government funded the Gender Equity Training Project in direct response to findings from the Royal Commission into Family Violence, which identified a lack of formal training in gender equity across many sectors and industries. The course is the first of its kind in Australia. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Hon. Gayle Tierney and Minister for Women Hon. Gabrielle Williams met with students and project partners to hear about the programs success

05.01.2022 As you would be aware, on Sunday 2 August, the Victorian Government, made a series of significant announcements, in line with advice from the Chief Health Officer about restrictions in Victoria to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). These announcements will mean that TAFEs, registered training organisations, Learn Locals and Universities in metropolitan Melbourne will operate differently to those in regional Victoria. Metropolitan Melbourne...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Here is some important information for people living within the northern public housing estates. Please pass along and share!

05.01.2022 Four COVID-19 supports for your staff that you might not know! As Victorians bunker down for the strongest restrictions seen yet during the pandemic, its reassuring to see governments stepping up to support employees as much as they can. With things moving so fast, here are four government supports that are now available for staff and volunteers at Victorian NFPs that you or they might not know are available to get through this tough period.... $1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment - more information $450 Coronavirus Test Isolation Payment - more information COVID-19 Medicate subsidised counselling - more information Emergency accommodation for health and community sector workers - more information Not for Profit People provide more resources, which can be accessed here. https://nfppeople.com.au//resources-for-nfps-navigating-t/

04.01.2022 Registrations are now open for one of Australias leading VET conferences. The 2020 VET Development Centre Teaching & Learning Conference will now be held virtually for the first time on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November 2020. No matter where youre located you can access the exciting program via the vFairs online conference platform that recreates the full conference experience including a 3D lobby, lecture theatre, breakout areas, exhibition booths, entertainment and confe...rence showbags. All sessions will be streamed live with recordings available on demand at the end of each day and following the conference. All for just $155. Go to their website to register. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8tY6Uyp-eY

02.01.2022 The Victorian Traning Awards were announced today and we are proud of the three finalists in the Community Training Provider of the Year category. Well done to: The Centre for Continuing Education... Cire Services Incorporated Williamstown Community and Education Centre This is an outstanding achievement from these providers who are also members of ACEVic.

02.01.2022 The Department of Education and Training is working with ACEVic and relevant agencies to provide a Webinar for LLO managers to provide information on the new employer regulations under Stage 3 and 4 restrictions. Topics will include best practice approaches to prevent and manage COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace as well as the additional resources available to support this. DETAILS... This Wednesday, 12th August 3.30pm - 4.30pm Via Zoom Register below: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0udOitqjwiG9DadkyANruHZMe_Uyc9t Places will be limited to 100. However the recording with be available from the ACEVic Website after the event. #lead #support #advocates #adultcommunityeducation

01.01.2022 Thinking about holding your AGM online during Covid-19? Join Cobram Community House Inc - RTO code 3708 on Zoom to discuss and learn - September 1st at 2.00 pm. #ALW2020 #renewyou... https://adultlearnersweek.org/events/zoom-zoom/