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25.01.2022 Congratulations to the The Centre for Continuing Education Winner of the Community Training Provider of the Year for the Victorian Training Awards Shout out to the incredible finalists Cire Services and Williamstown Community and Education Centre - your work is truly inspiring. This award is proudly sponsored by the ACFE Board.

25.01.2022 Congratulations to Loran a deserving winner of an Adult Learners' Week scholarship. Loran is one of Bass Coast Adult Learning's amazing students, who has not only overcome her own challenges to continue learning she is also giving back to her community. #ALW2020 #RenewYou

25.01.2022 Did you know there are around 300 Learn Local providers in Victoria? That means theres bound to be one near you. This Adult Learners' Week, give one a call and find out what theyve got to offer. You never know, this could be the start of a very exciting learning journey. Use the Learn Local Finder to find one near you: bit.ly/learnlocalfinder #ALW2020

24.01.2022 Learn Local providers have picked up two of the three Adult Learners' Week scholarships on offer this year. What a fantastic achievement! Ghazal, a learner at Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE) is building her English language skills to achieve her goal of becoming a nurse in the future. #ALW2020 #RenewYou

24.01.2022 Adult Learners' Week is coming up in the first week of September! This year marks 25 years of celebrating the benefits of adult learning through this national week. Why is adult learning worth celebrating? It improves your life in so many ways from your health and wellbeing through to your socioeconomic status.... Its important to challenge yourself and move beyond your comfort zone. It builds your confidence and happiness. It broadens your outlook and expands your mind. It helps you to stay relevant in an ever-changing world. It keeps you connected with others, and helps prevent stress and loneliness. Learn Local is proud to play a significant role in providing adult learning in Victoria, opening up opportunities and new beginnings for so many Victorians. Find out more: adultlearnersweek.org

24.01.2022 Do you know a person or organisation doing amazing work to strengthen multiculturalism and support Victorians of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds? Nominations are now open for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence!

24.01.2022 It's the final day of Term 3! Congratulations to everyone who participated in Learn Local courses this term, most of which have been delivered online. Learning online brings with it its own challenges so we appreciate the adaptiveness of our learners, teachers and providers. To find out what's being offered in Term 4, contact a Learn Local provider: bit.ly/learnlocalfinder

22.01.2022 This is the final call Nominations close TONIGHT at midnight for the 2020 Learn Local Awards. Get those last minute nominations in for the students, practitioners and programs at your organisations that deserve recognition: bit.ly/llawards

21.01.2022 A hospitality course at Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House gave Rhiannon the skills and confidence she needed to "chase a career in hospitality". Now she's working at a local winery.

21.01.2022 Here is just one Learn Local provider which has been going above and beyond for its community during the pandemic. Well done to the team at Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services!

21.01.2022 If you are interested in a career in aged care, this free 20 hour online course with Australian Multicultural Community Services is a great place to start.

21.01.2022 The Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board wishes everyone a Happy Adult Learners' Week! Through its support of the Learn Local program, the Board is committed to advancing the skills and opportunities of everyday Victorians, so everyone has a chance at reaching their true potential. The ACFE Board looks forward to celebrating the incredible work of the sector with the 2020 Learn Local Awards finalists to be announced soon! #ALW2020

20.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. It's an annual reminder to reach out to those in our lives and ask about their wellbeing. During this period of isolation, it's more important than ever to keep in touch. Learn more about how you can support those you care about today and beyond by visiting the R U OK? Day website: www.ruok.org.au

18.01.2022 Working on your resume? Your resume plays a vital role in helping you get a job. Here are five tips to make sure yours hits the mark with employers.

18.01.2022 The last finalist announcement for the 2020 Learn Local Awards is for the Volunteer Team Award! This award will go to a group of volunteers that work in a Learn Local provider who have worked together on a common project, demonstrating that effective shared effort can achieve greater outcomes. Read about the finalists: bit.ly/lla2020finalists... Zoe Support Australia Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre #LearnLocalAwards

18.01.2022 After some years at home looking after her family, Kelly decided the time was right to explore new possibilities for herself. I worked in hospitality for five years, then I had a baby. Kelly came across the Getting Started with Computers program at Cloverdale Community Centre. This program is ideal for beginners but also includes learning how to use Microsoft Word, email and more.... Learn Local courses are great. They have given me a new direction, provided new possibilities and a new outlook on life. Kelly found the support she needed from both her teachers and her classmates. I have made new friends and Cloverdale Community Centre has given me a great confidence boost. Computer studies tutor Maree said, I teach in other settings and the beauty of Learn Local providers is that students can learn more, classes are flexible, people learn what they need to and they learn faster in a relaxed setting. I’m proud to see so many students make rapid and profound progress. We have a lot of returning students, many of whom have become my friends, which is really nice. Gain the skills you need to get ahead. Get in touch with a Learn Local provider today: www.learnlocal.org.au

16.01.2022 Sammy has discovered the joy of the outdoors through a horticulture program at Learn Local provider, Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre. There are 14 of us in the Taster Course in Horticulture and we are all very proud of the work we are doing. The horticulture program at Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre incorporates a wide range of hands-on gardening activities.... We have fixed Kew Cemetery. At first, we were supervised but now we know how to propagate plants, pull weeds, put down newspaper to prevent weeds growing again and use mulch. Sammy loves the experience and teamwork involved in building and regenerating garden settings. The garden is very beautiful again. We have all grown in confidence and in skills and made new friends, and we have a lot of fun. Sammy's tutor Su said, "Im a qualified special needs teacher as well as a horticulturist. The most inspiring part of my job is seeing learners beginning to believe in themselves, believing that they can have a go at something and succeed. That success always breeds success, develops confidence and the knowledge I can do this. Im always blown away by that." Gain the skills you need to get ahead. Get in touch with a Learn Local provider today: www.learnlocal.org.au

16.01.2022 Got a job interview coming up? From an employers point of view, a job candidate who asks good questions might be even more valuable than a job candidate who simply gives good answers. Here are 5 great questions to ask that will not only help you to learn more about the role and the company, but will also put you in a much more interesting and flattering light.

15.01.2022 A big congratulations to these Learn Local providers who up for Community Training Provider of the Year: The Centre for Continuing Education, Cire Services Incorporated and Williamstown Community and Education Centre

15.01.2022 As we engage and transact online more and more, being savvy about your privacy and safety online is important. Here are some easy tips to safeguard yourself.

15.01.2022 Great tips from Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE) about getting back into learning.

12.01.2022 Learn Local provider Southern Grampians Adult Education have officially opened a new campus in Hamilton!

12.01.2022 Gain the skills you need for a brighter future. Many Learn Local providers across Victoria are continuing to offer short courses either online or via other methods in line with the State Governments roadmap. Whether its to improve your reading, writing and maths skills, improve your English, become job-ready or gain skills in a completely new area such as horticulture or carpentry theres bound to be something for you.... Contact a Learn Local provider to find out what they have to offer.

11.01.2022 PEOPLE'S CHOICE CATEGORY - VOTE! Congratulations to the finalists of the 2020 Learn Local Collaboration Award, which recognises collaborations between Learn Local providers and other sectors that improve pathways from pre-accredited to accredited training. Read about the programs here: bit.ly/lla2020finalists... Vote for your favourite program in the People's Choice Awards: www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTTYX2R Cloverdale Community Centre The Gordon Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre The Centre for Continuing Education Open Door Neighbourhood House #LearnLocalAwards

11.01.2022 Learn Locals are so much more than just adult education providers - they are there to support and mobilise their communities! This is just one example of the amazing work they are achieving during the pandemic.

11.01.2022 "As I often say - Learn Locals are the heart of the community. They stepped up during the bushfires to offer accommodation, food and support. And now - despite Coronavirus - many are still delivering training for local residents." Minister Gayle Tierney MP has announced seven bushfire affected Learn Local providers will receive a funding boost to support urgent training.

10.01.2022 Rebecca left high school when she was 15. "I hung out with a crowd who thought it was a waste of time and I was easily influenced by my peers." At 17 she was pregnant, alone, and at risk of being homeless.... Mallee Accommodation Support Program found Rebecca somewhere to live and referred her to Zoe Support Australia, a Learn Local provider in Mildura. Zoe Support helps young women with parenting and re-engages them in education. Rebecca did a number of classes at Zoe Support including a sewing class to make and sell items for local markets and a hospitality course. I was very excited at the idea of studying again. But I was worried that since Id been at school thered been a lot of changes. I started going to Bridging Literacy and Numeracy at Zoe Support because I needed to catch up, particularly with computers and new technology. Rebecca didnt stop there. She has since completed her Certificate IV in Community Services at TAFE and is now a first year student in a Bachelor in Human Services/Masters of Social Work program at Latrobe University. Returning to study gave me a purpose and I wanted my son to see that maybe I was a young mum but I had taken the opportunity to study and do better for myself. Gain the skills you need to get ahead. Get in touch with a Learn Local provider today: www.learnlocal.org.au

09.01.2022 Do you want to improve your skills for using everyday technology for life, study or work? The Gippsland Learn Local Digital Matters course provides you with fantastic support to learn the basics of using digital technology, with extra support to help you overcome your specific technology challenges. Digital Matters will introduce, demonstrate and enable you to practice everyday technology skills for living and working.

08.01.2022 As the saying goes, we are what we eat. The benefits to eating right are manifold, ranging from weight control and general wellbeing to your brains ability to function at its best. Do you know which foods are the best when it comes to boosting your brainpower?

08.01.2022 Thought your studying days ended with high school or uni? Think again. No matter what your age, Learn Local is a great way to ease your way back into studying and gaining the skills you need to improve your employability. This Adult Learners' Week, find out what the Learn Local in your neighbourhood has to offer: www.learnlocal.org.au #ALW2020

08.01.2022 The 2020 Learn Local Awards finalists will be announced very soon after the shortlisting period over the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned here and bit.ly/llawards for updates!

08.01.2022 Is this beautiful Spring weather giving you the gardening bug? Maybe it's inspiring new career prospects... A number of Learn Local providers offer introductory courses into horticulture. While in-person learning is restricted at the moment, there's nothing to stop you from enquiring and expressing interest for future learning.

07.01.2022 "Knowledge is like a suitcase that I carry with me, it is a treasure." This guy is incredible and proves you're never too old to upskill. Learning is lifelong

07.01.2022 Learn Locals in Metro Melbourne will no longer be able to hold in-person classes due to the new Stage 4 restrictions. Find out if your Learn Local is delivering courses online: bit.ly/learnlocalfinder

06.01.2022 Many Learn Local providers are delivering courses online due to COVID-19 restrictions - just like Frankston North Community Centre's Introduction to Hospitality course. Get in touch with a provider to find out if they're offering courses online and start your learning journey during lockdown: bit.ly/learnlocalfinder

06.01.2022 Helen wanted to find a place where she could learn about computers without feeling intimidated. "I needed an environment where people were patient and where I wouldnt feel totally lost", says Helen. Pines Learning gave Helen the confidence she needed to pursue a beginners computers class.... "I knew there were going to be people at Pines just like me a bit rusty but not totally incompetent." The computer programs at Pines Learning develop basic skills in digital technology including email and the Microsoft Office suite. I needed to come to a place like this to learn how to drive a computer. Im really happy with my progress. Gain the skills you need to get ahead. Get in touch with a Learn Local provider today: www.learnlocal.org.au

05.01.2022 Just ONE WEEK til Learn Local Award nominations close! Midnight 21 August is the final cut off. But it's not too late to seek writing assistance to boost your application. Shine the light on the important learning opportunities your organisation is delivering for your community: bit.ly/llawards

05.01.2022 "Ballarat man Milad Nacher has first-hand experience of how improved literacy skills can connect a person with their community and improve other aspects of their life." Learn Local provider Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre is helping people with their literacy skills to help them get ahead.

05.01.2022 "Whenever I visit Learn Locals, I see just how important they are. They build people's confidence, they help to develop people's social skills - they change lives." Gayle Tierney MP in Parliament celebrating Adult Learners' Week and the powerful contribution of the Learn Local sector!

04.01.2022 "All you really need is a bit of motivation and a willingness to start." Tony Lang is proof learning is for life! At 83, he's studying a Master of Arts in Theological Studies If you want to return to study, but uni feels too extreme right now, try your Learn Local - it's community-based, it's flexible, and it doesn't matter what education experience you've had before: www.learnlocal.org.au

04.01.2022 Kitti moved from Thailand to Australia in 2016. She had been a teacher for 13 years in Thailand but her qualifications were not recognised here. Kitti found out about Ballarat Neighbourhood Centres Enterprising Communities program, which includes hospitality courses that have a strong work focus. The Enterprising Communities program allowed Kitti to learn new skills, build networks, and improve her English. She went on to complete a Working in Cleaning course, and got a job ...at a local resort as a room attendant. I loved learning at BNC. I could practice my language. I got more skills for work and for myself. Unfortunately Kitti lost her job at the resort due to the impact of COVID19. So when she saw a job as a Cleaning and Safety Officer at Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre, she applied armed with glowing recommendations from her previous employer. Kitti is now a valued member of staff and always keen to take on the new challenges. I want to learn everything if I can. This means everything to me. Gain the skills you need to get ahead. Get in touch with a Learn Local provider today: www.learnlocal.org.au

03.01.2022 Are you struggling to find the time to study while learning from home? Here are some tips to help you stay focused.

03.01.2022 Happy International Youth Day! This year's theme Youth Engagement for Global Action seeks to highlight the benefits of engaging young people at the local, national and global level. Find out more: www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day

02.01.2022 PEOPLE'S CHOICE CATEGORY - VOTE! Congratulations to the finalists of the 2020 Learn Local Creating Local Solutions Award! This award celebrates the achievements of a Learn Local program or project that is creating solutions to local training needs. Read about the programs here: bit.ly/lla2020finalists... Vote for your favourite program in the People's Choice Awards: www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTTYX2R Wyndham Community and Education Centre Wellsprings for Women Heyfield Community Resource Centre #LearnLocalAwards

01.01.2022 This is so important for me because I have a passion for people. Dominic cares about people. He previously worked in customer care before returning to study at Laverton Community Education Centre. I am very interested in helping older people become independent.... Dominic wants a career change and, given his background, aged care would be an ideal fit for him. His course at Laverton Community Education Centre includes practical sessions which have given him some real insight into what aged care roles involve. I can see how I can implement what I am learning into that field. There are some important skills and attributes that aged care workers need. Most important is a caring attitude but its also important be able to communicate well, to have a positive outlook and lots and lots of patience. Dominic already ticks a lot of these boxes and with support from Laverton Community Education Centre, he will fulfil his dream of a new career. One day we will be old and we need to know what we need to do to help people grow old gracefully. Gain the skills you need to get ahead. Get in touch with a Learn Local provider today: www.learnlocal.org.au