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25.01.2022 Laughter Yoga With Lynette Mitchell Wednesday 6th May 11am to 12pm Laughter is well known as the best medicine, as it helps us experience a sense of wellbeing,... as it works simultaneously on the body, mind and spirit. Laughter Yoga is a simple yet powerful aerobic exercise which is quite spontaneous and loads of fun. Importantly, laughing boosts the immune system, which is particularly important in trying times. Lynettes sessions includes laughter, singing and movement, because these three help to create new brain neurons (Neuroplasticity) that keep us feeling younger, fitter and more energised. Join Lynette for a fun interactive Zoom workshop Book here: https://www.mdlc.com.au/remote/pre-accredited-short-courses See more

22.01.2022 A big welcome to our newest member Southern Grampians Adult Education. Southern Grampians Adult Education (SGAE) was established in 1997 as a Learn Local Organi...sation and became a Registered Training Organisation in 1998. They have 3 campuses, with their head office located in Hamilton. They have expanded their delivery area over the past few years to encompass disability programs in Bendigo and 2018 saw the addition of Warrnambool. SGAE was established in response to the identified education and training needs of the Southern Grampians Community, and continues to develop programs in response to the ever-changing needs within our community. In 2013, SGAE became a registered Senior Secondary Education Provider, providing the opportunity for learners to complete Years 11 or 12 in an alternative learning environment. SGAE has a particular focus on Foundation Skills Training, improving language, literacy and numeracy levels to provide the basic skills to enable pathways into further education, training and employment for all members of our community. SGAE aims to promote lifelong learning through education programs for individuals from a broad cross section of the community. SGAE has a strong emphasis on the disadvantaged, providing education and support for adults and youth with an intellectual and/or physical disability, low level literacy and numeracy, short and long-term unemployed, people at risk, the aged community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. SGAE continues to look at new ways of engaging our community in education and training with a focus on providing lifelong learning, continuing education for independent living and life skills, and building confidence and a sense of community belonging for all members within our community. https://sgae.vic.edu.au/ See more

22.01.2022 A very interesting report!

22.01.2022 The Community Houses Association of the Outer eastern Suburbs (CHAOS Inc) has launched the Outer East Chatline today. Call 1800 984 825 (toll free) to have a c...hat. (see flyer below for more info) The chat line is operating: Monday - Friday 10am - 1pm Monday - Thursday 5pm - 9pm (Please note this is not a crisis line, see number listed below for urgent assistance) See more

21.01.2022 Launch of 2020-25 ACFE Strategy and Learn Local Awards On Tuesday 11 February, The Honourable Gayle Tierney, Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for H...igher Education and Maria Peters, Chairperson ACFE Board launched the 2020 Learn Local Awards and the ACFE 202025 Strategy at Joan Kirner House, Williamstown Community and Education Centre. In attendance was Rowena Allen, Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality, Sandy Pitcher, Deputy Secretary, Higher Education and Skills Group, Department of Education and Training, along with members from the ACFE Board, ACFE Regional Council members and DET staff A number of LLOs we represented including AMES, Bridge Darebin, Banksia Gardens Community Services, North Melbourne Language and Learning, Westgate Community Initiatives Group, Living and Learning Ajana, Wyndham Community and Education Centre, Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre and Park Orchards Community House. Active ACEVic members, Williamstown Community and Education Centre did a superb job of welcoming everyone and hosting the event. The ACFE Board Strategy 2020-2025 provides a blueprint for the Board and the adult and community education sector for the next 6 years and will guide the implementation of the Ministerial Statement on the Future of Adult and Community Education in Victoria 2020-2025. The strategy focuses on adult Victorians seeking to develop the core skills they need for study, work and life, and places the learner as central. It acknowledges the sectors strengths in engagement and participation of adult learners, and identifies a greater role in the three additional areas of: Supporting learners successfully complete accredited training. Building learners confidence and skills for participation in work. Upskilling and reskilling workers who may be vulnerable as workplace requirements change. Chris Lombardo, CEO Bridge Darebin spoke at the launch of the Learn Local Awards and the significance for LLOs and learners being acknowledged for quality delivery and outstanding achievements. Nominations for the 2020 Learn Local Awards are now open and will close at midnight on Monday 29 June. The 2020 Learn Local Awards are proudly brought to you by the Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board and are one of the ways the Board recognises and rewards the outstanding achievements of individuals, programs and training providers within the Learn Local education and training sector.

21.01.2022 This is a good question which may affect many not-for-profit organisations.

18.01.2022 Our Annual General Meeting was well attended by ACEVic members and stakeholders today. The Annual Report was presented and can be found on our website; https://...www.acevic.org.au/about-acevic/governance-reports/ The following were re-elected in the below positions; Chair - Sue Geals, Community College Gippsland Vice Chair - Felicity Williams, The Centre for Continuing Education Treasurer - Janet Claringbold, Mountain District Learning Centre Secretary - Anna-Louise Allen, SkillsPlus and BRACE

18.01.2022 We are so lucky to have Learn Locals in Victoria. They offer courses in areas such as literacy & numeracy, digital and employability training, and in other fou...ndation areas. Courses that give students a stepping stone to further study and into work. For many students who study at Learn Locals, it is their first time in a while since they have been in the classroom. For others, it is simply a chance to gain new skills in a supportive environment. Learn Locals are located all across Victoria. During Coronavirus, so many have stepped up and transitioned their courses online or in other ways that suit their learners. Thats what Learn Locals do they are the heart of their local community. Thank you.

18.01.2022 Hear from Alastair McEwin, former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner, about why it is important to take the time to learn about the issues that p...eople with disability experience. Alastair McEwin is currently a Commissioner at the Disability Royal Commission. See our next post to learn about a series of free training developed by the National Disability Co-ordination Officer (NDCO) Program and Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) to explore 'disability'. #disabilityawareness See more

17.01.2022 Coonara Community House 22 Willow Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully Community meal this Friday night.

16.01.2022 ANZAC Day Dawn Service Live from The Shrine of Remembrance.

15.01.2022 Have Your Say On School Vocational Pathways The Andrews Labor Government is giving parents, students, schools and other key stakeholders a say in the future of ...vocational education and applied learning in schools. Minister for Education James Merlino established the review of VCAL and VET in schools to improve vocational education and applied learning, so students receive a high-quality qualification with the technical and practical skills that our economy needs. The review, led by former CEO of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority John Firth, will make recommendations to reform vocational and applied learning in senior secondary schooling to ensure it meets the needs of all students. It will consider how to improve students success in further education, training or employment once they have finished school. Feedback is being sought on a number of topics relating to vocational and applied learning. These include program design and structure, delivery and accessibility, confidence in qualifications, as well as improving student outcomes. VCAL is a hands-on option for students in Years 11 and 12, giving them practical work-related experience as well as literacy and numeracy skills. More than 20,000 students enrolled in a VCAL certificate last year. Vocational education delivered to school students allows students to receive nationally recognised qualifications and provides an opportunity for students to receive credit towards their VCE or VCAL. Feedback submissions can be made through engage.vic.gov.au/vcalreview until 27 March 2020. The review began extensive consultation with stakeholders in mid-November 2019 and will continue to do so throughout the consultation period to accompany the online feedback. A final report will be completed in May 2020. Quotes attributable to Minister for Education James Merlino We are strengthening vocational secondary education to better link Victorian students with career opportunities now and in the future. Were making record investments in Victorias major projects and we need a pipeline of skilled talent to deliver these projects, and that starts by delivering high quality vocational education to students in schools. Quotes attributable to Chair of the Review John Firth I am keen to ensure that the Review is fully informed by the views and experiences of all involved in Victoria's education system. I encourage feedback from current and past students, parents, teachers, principals, employers, VET and university educators and the broader community." See more

15.01.2022 Hoping all our friends in the KLA will vote for this project

15.01.2022 This week ACEVic proudly attended the launch of the ACFE Board Strategy 20-25. The strategy is a blueprint for the Board and the LLO sector for the next 6 years... and is the vehicle for the implementation of the Ministerial Statement on the Future of Adult and Community Education 2020-2025 A copy is available on DET website https://www.education.vic.gov.au/ab/research/pages/ace.aspx See more

14.01.2022 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 Gender Equity Project Update Yarrawonga Education and Training learners have completed the first unit in the pilot delivery of the new Course in Gender Equity (...22521VIC). Whilst they have found the course challenging with a lot of new concepts, they are now all putting on a gender lens and looking at ways that this information could be used to improve gender equity in their workplaces and thereby assist communities to work towards prevention of violence against women. Nina Lewis commented that undertaking the Gender Equity course has stimulated my awareness of the diversity within our society and assisted in developing better management processes for equality.

13.01.2022 We are launching a new ISO initiative today... the virtual walk! For those who can't get out and about in their own neighbourhood for whatever reason we plan t...o take you on a walk several times a week to share that experience with you. We are happy to take requests for walks that you wish you could do. We have a team of volunteers who will do their best to do that walk for you and share it here. We also have a library of people's personal walks around Australia and in fact, walking all over the world! So if there's a place you'd like to visit via our Facebook page let us know. A few options other than local ones include; Central Australia, Tasmania, Spain including the Camino, England, Scotland, Ireland, France.... Let us know where you want to walk from the safety of your own armchair and we'll try our best to take you there. Today's walk is around the block to check out what's in bloom.... and there's plenty! See more

13.01.2022 A great day for the family in the school holidays

12.01.2022 Dont think Uni is for you? Find your calling at Knox City Councils FREE Careers and Skills Forum, held on 25 March 2020. Thats exactly what Dakota did! ...Dakota shares how he found a great apprentice opportunity at Catten Industries Pty Ltd Bring your friends along to explore the training and apprenticeship opportunities available in Knox. Plus there are great door prizes to be won. Register by 13 March at www.knoxbiz.com.au/uni

12.01.2022 Expand your skills through Learn Local Whether it's to increase job prospects, start your adult education journey, or assist a career change - Learn Locals across Victoria are here to help. Find out what's on offer in your region in 2020: learnlocal.org.au/course-guides

12.01.2022 An equal world is an enabled world. #IWD2020 #EachforEqual https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

11.01.2022 Executive Exchange Do you want to find out more about ISSI fellowships? Join us on February the 24th to find out more..... Bookings essential [email protected]

11.01.2022 ACEVic is proud to offer a series of professional development Webinars for all Victorian Learn Locals. This initiative is sponsored by the ACFE Board who are... dedicated to providing additional professional development opportunities for the sector during these challenging times. WEBINAR ONE - PRE-ACCREDITED ONLINE DELIVERY Thursday, 14th May, 2-3pm Tips and tricks Orientation to Moodle Demonstration of the Cloud Moodle platform Demonstration of one of pre-accredited courses Prepare for Study and Career Planning. Includes the course plan and session plan Resources, links, videos This is being delivered by the experienced Trainer/Assessor and Learning Designer, Pauline Wilson from Yarrawonga Education & Training - RTO No: 21765. Her extensive experience in online and blended delivery of quality education will be shared with all. Learn from someone who has trialled, delivered and reviewed pre-accredited online delivery. Registration is free for Learn Locals. Email; [email protected] to register

10.01.2022 Did you know that here at MDLC we run an amazing program called "The Community Cottage Program". Its a specifically designed program for small group adult learn...ing. Here's a brochure with the details...but if you, or someone you know are interested and would like to know EVEN more, call our friendly office staff who are always more than happy to answer all your extra (no matter how big or small!) questions! 9758 7859 See more

08.01.2022 never too old, clever or famous to learn something new!

08.01.2022 Advanced Care Planning Information Session

07.01.2022 Yesterday I had a virtual visit to The Centre for Continuing Education, a Learn Local provider based in Wangaratta, Benalla and Seymour. They are yet another L...earn Local that has stepped up during coronavirus to make sure their local community still has access to education & training. Whether it be through moving their courses online or buying extra technology to loan to students, the Centre is doing incredible things. All helping to get people skilled up for further education and work. The literacy, numeracy and digital skills training that Learn Locals across Victoria provide is just so important. So I am so pleased that we are investing an extra $1.25m for Learn Locals to expand training. This includes grants for all rural and regional Learn Locals to improve digital access to courses for students. Funding to help Learn Locals across Victoria to offer more courses online. And a new advertising campaign to encourage Victorians to study at their Learn Local. To make sure that Victorians of all ages can improve their literacy, numeracy and digital skills. taken before COVID-19.

07.01.2022 Great information and networking opportunity for Learn Local leaders

06.01.2022 Collaboration with Adult Learning Australia (ALA) ACEVic and Adult Learning Australia have been successful in a joint application to design and deliver a profe...ssional development program for Learn Local literacy and numeracy practitioners. The program will be delivered to LLO literacy and numeracy practitioners across Victoria to increase literacy and numeracy capability in the sector in line with the ACFE Board Strategy and the Ministerial Statement on the Future of Adult and Community Education in Victoria 2020-2025.

06.01.2022 A productive meeting at Banksia Gardens Community Services between ACEVic and Neighbourhood Houses Victoria , looking at ways in which the two peak bodies can c...ollaborate and work together in 2020. Sue Geals ACEVic Chair, Gina Dougall, NHV Chair, Tamsin Rossiter ACEVic EO and Nicole Battle NHV CEO

04.01.2022 2020 VDC Professional Learning Program Released The VDC 2020 Professional Learning Program is now available. An extensive range of new and existing continuous P...D opportunities are scheduled in the form of workshops, webinars, free thought leaders functions as well as industry symposiums for the Semester 1 program between January and June 2020. https://vdc.edu.au//u/2019/11/2020-S1-PL-Program-FINAL.pdf

04.01.2022 Mountain District Learning Centre is a Be Connected Network Partner Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digit...al world. Offering online learning resources as well as a Network of community partners. Mountain District Learning Centre offers in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence. During the Coonaravirus crisis, we will be available to help you out with on support taking place via Conference Call or On-line. Sessions start 16th Thursdays Via booked conference call 11am 12:00pm Or live via the Zoom application 1:30pm to 2:30pm. It's not a pre-recording and it will be engaging and interactive and FUN. It is very easy to join! Contact us on 9758 7859 or email [email protected] to book. Older Australians will be able to learn the basics of going online including: being safe while online talking to or seeing family and friends who live far away more often finding new friends or old friends who share similar interests and hobbies keeping up-to-date with whats happening in their community and around the world shopping online, safely and securely, without leaving home.

03.01.2022 Justice Connect have produced a National Volunteer Guide for use by volunteer involving organisations across Australia. It provides an overview of the key legal... obligations organisations owe volunteers and provides practical examples, template documents and tips to assist in their understanding. https://nfplaw.org.au/volunteers See more

03.01.2022 Lets Talk English! Are you wanting to improve your English for living in Australia, to get a job or to pursue further study? Are you wanting to learn in a fun,... safe and friendly environment? Are you wanting to meet new friends? If you answered YES, then come and join the fun in our New Grassroots Learning English Class. Our classes are held for all levels every Thursday 10am 3pm at 32 Kirk St, Moe VIC #Gippslandlearnlocal

02.01.2022 Join us for a simple dinner & board games, Friday 24th May.

02.01.2022 Minister Forum on Local Government and Small Business In December, Sue Geals, ACEVic Board Chair participated in a Ministerial Round Table forum with Minister A...dem Somyurek - Minister for Local Government and Minister for Small Business. The discussion provided Sue with the opportunity to outline the critical role Learn Local Organisations play within the education sector and to additionally highlight that LLOs run as small businesses, serving individuals and local communities. Sue raised several concerns with Minister Somyurek including the effects that free TAFE and the capping of accredited qualifications have on the financial viability and sustainability of LLO RTOs. Sue also emphasised the impact of state-wide qualification capping decisions on regional LLOs/small businesses who deliver tailored programs which meet regional employment needs. See more

02.01.2022 Cloverdale has been working in collaboration with the #GordonTAFE to deliver #ToolsOfTheTrade for Automotive pre-apprentices. The course is about creating path...ways to success and developing employability skills. It also provides support for literacy, numeracy and language as the need emerges for students who participate, increasing their chances of successfully completing their TAFE training. This #LearnLocal course is being delivered by local trainer Angus Giles in collaboration with TAFE trainer Ken Petzierides at the East Campus of the Gordon TAFE, providing a supported pathway for trades students from not only our community but the Greater Geelong area. #SupportedPathways #EveryStepOfTheJourney #ACEVic

02.01.2022 a great new initiative!