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Olympic Adult Education

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9450 2665

Address: 21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg 3081 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.oae.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Banyule Community Health COVID-19 Walk-In Testing Clinic West Heidelberg https://bchs.org.au/banyule-community-health-covid-19-walk/ Starting Monday 27 July, the site will be operational 5 days a week (Monday Friday) between 10.00am 4.00pm. To help support the health and wellbeing of our local community, Banyule Community Health has established a local WALK-IN coronavirus (COVID-19) testing clinic. KEY INFORMATION:... Location: Olympic Village Leisure Centre (15 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg) Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am 4pm Bring: Medicare card or photo ID Wear: Face covering/mask and practice social distancing ONLY individuals with symptoms or those directed by DHHS to get tested should attend the clinic. Test samples will be taken by a Nurse. Individuals 5+ years old can be tested at the walk-in clinic. Referral NOT needed. It can take 5-7 days to get your test result. Due to restricted parking, residents of the local community with COVID-19 symptoms are encouraged to WALK to the testing clinic and get tested. Children 5 years and under should attend the Austin Hospital COVID-19 childrens clinic for testing. Their open hours are Monday-Friday 1pm-5pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-12noon. See more

24.01.2022 YOU'RE THE BOSS SECOND WORKSHOP - SAVINGS Join Salvos Moneycare Financial Counsellor Sandra Kington Thursday at 10.30am for the second in the 'You're the Boss' webinar series. These sessions are designed to assist Victorians who are feeling financially vulnerable at the moment and are open to everyone. 20 August - Everyday Savings Register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youre-the-boss-everyday-sav... Explore how you can make savings when it comes to everyday spending like shopping, insurance and energy. See more

24.01.2022 Another 6 weeks! If you need any support at any time, Beyond Blue have a Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/

23.01.2022 It is with great shock and sadness that we bid farewell to Michael Bradley. A lovely man with a massive smile and a willingness to help and ‘have a go’. His caring, hard-working and reliable qualities earned him an Australia Day Award (JagaJaga Community) for his volunteering efforts. He has volunteered with Friends of Darebin Creek, Eltham Miniature Railway, OAE, SALT and the Exodus Community at Alice House and the Alice House Home and Gardening team, Olympic Village Makers Markets as well as other community and Council events. Michael has spread such kindness amongst the community that he did so much to help. We will miss you Michael!

23.01.2022 Just as we were gearing up to start back with some smaller classes, numbers are steadily increasing and we are back in lockdown. From Thursday we are now required to wear a face covering when leaving home for one of the four reasons. Translated COVID-19 Videos If you, your family or friends are from a culturally and linguistically diverse community and know someone who would benefit from receiving information on face masks in their own language, please help us by sharing the link below. https://www.youtube.com/playlist

23.01.2022 Exercise increases wellbeing and helps reduce symptoms of common mental health concerns. Your gym may have closed or your fitness groups may be cancelled, but that doesn’t mean you can’t exercise! Yoga, Pilates, HIIT routines all can be done in a relatively small space and with no equipment. Have a search on the internet for free workout videos and guides.

23.01.2022 'THRIVE' is a community-mentoring course for women who are rebuilding their lives following family violence. The program covers how to incorporate positive strategies and gives tools to break free from the cycle of family violence. Friday 10am - 12noon Dates: 28 Feb - 15 May (10 sessions) @ Alice House and at No Cost Call or email Olympic Adult Education on 9450 2665 and leave your name and phone number to register your interest.

23.01.2022 As things begin to change, take some time to reflect and create a visual expression of your thoughts. We would love your creative contributions.

22.01.2022 Join Lucy Bovezza, guest speakers and other women for 8 sessions of Thrive in ISO for single Mothers and other women isolated at home with children during COVID-19 Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm on Zoom (can be used on phone or computer), Starting Tuesday May 12 Lucy is well known for her courses for women who are rebuilding their lives following family violence or other trauma. She has customised the course for all women who are at struggling with kids at home , remote schooling and... desperately needing some adult conversation! Sessions include: Looking after yourself Survival strategies Succeeding with remote schooling (primary school teacher guest speaker) Sharing ideas about how to occupy the kids Dealing with financial pressure No Cost Text Suzanne 0419 866 171 [email protected]

20.01.2022 We may not be together in person but OAE and Alice House would like to thank all our volunteers for so much time and work given so generously to help us make a difference for others. THANK YOU!

20.01.2022 Information about calling 000 in 10 different languages. Please share with those from a different language background.

19.01.2022 You still have the chance to join this wonderful supportive course if you have experienced family violence in the past and are ready to rebuild your life. Please share with friends who may be in this situation. Starting next Friday.

19.01.2022 If you or someone you know have out of control debt or need assistance navigating NDIS My Aged Care or other government services, call 9716 3361 on the third Friday of every month (TODAY Sep 18TH!) between 10am & 1pm to access this free phone service offered through Whittlesea Community House in partnership with specialist services. Interpreters available.

18.01.2022 Everyone loves good coffee and whether you plan to work in a café or just enjoy coffee at home, you will appreciate what this course offers. Hands on experience making cappuccinos, lattes, expressos to name a few of a delicious range, coffee knowledge and latte art will be taught by an experienced barista. Tuesday & Wednesday September 29 & 30, 2020 9.30am-3.00pm OAE Community Hub, 155 Oriel Rd, West Heidelberg ... No Cost Contact OAE or Suzanne on 0419 866 171 between 9am-5pm for more information. See more

18.01.2022 Come and learn the basics of car mechanics with a female mechanic When: Saturdays 14th and 21st March 2020 Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Bookings Essential: Call 9450 2665 Cost: $7 Concession or $17 Full Fee... Please bring Medicare Card and Health Care Card to enrol See more

17.01.2022 OAE Successful Small Business Stories - 6 week series A free series open to anyone with an interest in starting their own small business or improving their current one. Log on to Zoom on Wednesdays 10-12pm- starting this Wednesday! 26th Aug Week 1 (Wed, 26th Aug) - Simona and her husband run two successful businesses in cleaning and engineering.... Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83958115960 Meeting ID: 839 5811 5960 Passcode: 025485 See http://www.oae.vic.edu.au/neighbourhood-house for the full program

17.01.2022 There is so much diversity in 3081! Let's celebrate it!

17.01.2022 Things are looking good. Look after yourself. We're doing well!

16.01.2022 All holiday programs and the market has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. For Coronavirus updates and government support please see https://www.australia.gov.au/ I hope you are all keeping well in this difficult time. Please see below if you or your friends or family need support. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-services-info

16.01.2022 YOU'RE THE BOSS FINAL ZOOM SESSION TOMORROW Join Salvos Moneycare Financial Counsellor Sandra Kington tomorrow at 10.30am for the last in the 'You're the Boss' webinar series. These sessions are designed to assist Victorians who are feeling financially vulnerable at the moment and are open to everyone. To register click on the links below (there is NO cost):... 3 September - Taking care of Christmas (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youre-the-boss-taking-care-) Christmas is often a costly time of year for many families, explore how to handle Christmas costs in a sustainable way. To maintain privacy for those vulnerable in our community, these sessions will not be recorded.

15.01.2022 Have you thought about your single social bubble? From yesterday, if you live alone or are a single parent you can create a single social bubble by nominating one other person to be a part of your bubble. You can have the person you form a bubble with visit your home. Your nominated person can be from a household or share house, and you are also able to visit them in their home, but only when they are alone. ... This needs to be the same person throughout the First and Second Steps. A face covering must be worn for all interactions within the single social bubble. For more details see https://www.vic.gov.au/first-step-restrictions-roadmap-FAQs

15.01.2022 Exercise and nature can do wonders!

15.01.2022 The funeral for Michael Bradley will be live streamed on Friday 13 November 2020, commencing at 11:00am Family and friends that wish to view the service can do so from this link: sdpmedia.com.au/mickeyb

15.01.2022 There are many places to get help if you need it. To name a few: Beyond Blue (1800 512 348 or https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/i-need-support-now.ht), Victorian Govt financial support (https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/financial-support-coronavirus-c), BANSIC (9459 5959 or http://www.bansic.org.au/) or a phone call to a friend or worker.

14.01.2022 In times like these, if we want to look after others or just keep on going, we need to look after ourselves. Let's join with Action for Happiness in Self-Care September. I will be posting regular ideas and tips here. If you want to follow each day and see more ideas please look up https://www.actionforhappiness.org/self-care-september.

14.01.2022 ZOOM SESSION TOMORROW - YOU'RE THE BOSS SERIES KICKS OFF Join Salvos Moneycare Financial Counsellor Sandra Kington tomorrow at 10.30am for the first in the 'You're the Boss' webinar series. These four sessions are designed to assist Victorians who are feeling financially vulnerable at the moment and are open to everyone. To register click on the links for each session: 13 August - Intro to Money / Why Budget (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youre-the-boss-intro-to-mon)... Explore facts about money, creating new money habits, spending leaks and the benefits to sticking to a budget. 20 August - Everyday Savings (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youre-the-boss-everyday-sav) Explore how you can make savings when it comes to everyday spending like shopping, insurance and energy. 27 August - Loan Traps and Contracts (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youre-the-boss-loan-traps-a) Explore what to look out for when it comes to pay day loans, rent-to-buy and mobile phone contracts. 3 September - Taking care of Christmas (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youre-the-boss-taking-care-) Christmas is often a costly time of year for many families, explore how to handle Christmas costs in a sustainable way. To maintain privacy for those vulnerable in our community, these sessions will not be recorded.

14.01.2022 Join a community-mentoring course for women who are rebuilding their lives following family violence. Fridays 10am 12.30pm, Sep 4 to Nov 6, 2020... Contact Lisa on 0401 413 005. No cost.

13.01.2022 Don't let it slide by....

12.01.2022 The UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign that takes place annually between 25 November and 10 December. In Australia, on average, 1 woman is murdered... by a current or former partner each week, and 1 in 2 women have experienced sexual harassment. Violence against women and their children costs Australia $22 billion each year. Find out more at www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/16-days-activism-2020 See more

12.01.2022 Social Studio is running some online sewing and designer classes! Please register on the links below. Sept 4th How to Use a Sewing Machine (https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-use-a-sewing-machine): a 2 hour class to get anyone started on using their new sewing machine, includes troubleshooting, threading and support from a friendly face This is Sold Out but please join the waitlist and they will run it again if there are enough people. ... Sept 8th & 15th, is the first two weeks of the 9 week series 'How to Think Like a Designer' Design Practise (https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-think-like-a-designer-d) During week one students will participate in guided meditation followed by creative thinking and collage creation. The collage will then be utilised during week two fashion collage theory and creative practise, turning their collage into a mini collection or basis for print design Sept 22nd & 29th Natural Fabric Dying (https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-think-like-a-designer-n) A two week course, students will dye their own fabric piece using kitchen scraps, flora and found objects to create their own natural dyed fabric. We follow up with the students the following week and turn that fabric into a self made item! Oct 6th Tess Whitford - Zero Waste Pattern Cutting (https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-think-like-a-designer-z) Super excited to have Tess on board. Tess is the head designer and founder of Pendulum Studios and in 2018 was the winner of the the world's largest sustainable fashion design competition, The Redress Design Award During her workshop students will create and sew a tee using zero waste pattern methods From 13th of Oct - 3rd of Nov, TSS teacher Jen (that's me!) will be facilitating 4 weeks of Design and Make an A Line Skirt (https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-think-like-a-designer-d) Using a half scale block, students will be guided to design and produce a line skirt. These classes are now online and available to book via the links above. Some classes may need a sewing machine, if you are unsure please contact me and I will confirm requirements; for example you will need a sewing machine for How to Use a Sewing Machine, however some of the classes in 'How to Think Like a Designer' do not. Once students have enrolled, TSS will ship some materials (such as fabric) directly to your home, there are also limited spaces so please enroll asap

11.01.2022 Eating a nutritious diet is great for both your physical and mental health. As much as possible, try and stick to a healthy diet despite changes to routine and environment.

10.01.2022 Unfortunately, this market has been cancelled. Hope to see you at the next one. Watch this space.

10.01.2022 It's been a long time! We are all in different places emotionally. Accept where you are. Whatever you are feeling - it's OK.

10.01.2022 TODAY! You still have time! COVID-19 Testing will be performed at BCH by Austin Health nurses. No appointment required. Just attend and you will be asked a few screening questions.... Community members volunteering to undergo screening will be asked to provide contact details, and will be required to answer some brief questions to check whether they may have any symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). Please bring your Medicare Card. For further information on the COVID-19 clinic please visit www.bchs.org.au

10.01.2022 We hope to listen, hear and walk together on the journey of reconciliation.

10.01.2022 St Pius X Catholic Primary School have their 2020 Open Days Tuesday 25 February 9am-11am Saturday 14 March 9am-12noon

08.01.2022 It is likely and normal that you will experience some anxiety and stress during this time. Talking to trusted friends, family or your GP is a great starting point. There are also many online and telehealth resources available.

07.01.2022 The Successful Small Business Workshops series is halfway. Join us tomorrow at 10am to hear from Ollie about his collection of businesses, including bread, landscaping, tutoring and kids music. See http://www.oae.vic.edu.au/neighbourhood-house for details.

07.01.2022 For all of you who may be bored, needing a creative outlet or to share your feelings, or wanting to feel like you are doing something to connect to community, Alice House wants you to be part of a community project in this time of lockdown. Make a square (about 15cm2) out of paper, card, yarn or fabric - anything you find around your house, that expresses something you are grateful for, have learned or your general feelings about this time of lockdown. We will gather them t...ogether and join them together to make a community wall mural for public display. There will be a labelled box (from next week - just inside the gate) at Alice House where you can drop your finished square off to at any time. If you need materials such as glue or extra craft bits, or have any questions please email [email protected] I look forward to seeing the creativity unfold! See more

07.01.2022 Here are the updated covid testing sites: Banyule Community Health 21 Alamein Rd West Heidelberg Walk through clinic ... 10am - 4pm Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Outdoor car park, corner of Waterdale Road and Bell Street (enter via Waterdale Road) Drive through testing site 7 days a week: 9am 5 pm (NB Northland has closed - this has moved to the Heidelberg Repat) Austin Health Burgundy Street Heidelberg Mon Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat & Sun: 8am - 5pm Public Holidays: 8am - 5pm Call Austin COVID Hotline on 9496 6606 to book appointment. Access to the clinic is via level 3 on Burgundy

06.01.2022 Prioritise getting enough sleep each night, to help you feel more energised and focused during the day, and to protect your mental health.

05.01.2022 D-I-Y Home Maintenance Class for Women Learn how to do simple jobs yourself from a female carpenter Dates: Four Saturdays 2, 16, 30 May & 13 June Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Booking is essential: Text 0419 866 171 or call 9450 2665 Cost: $13 Concession $45 Non concession... OAE West Heidelberg See more

05.01.2022 For those who have not caught up on the news OAE is moving from Alice House (101 Ramu Pde). Anne-Marie and Jennys amazing donation of use of the house for 6 years has come to an end and the opportunity for a larger community centre in West Heidelberg has emerged. OAE sincerely thanks Anne-Marie and Jenny for their amazing contribution of free use of Alices lovely home. It has been a gathering place for many over the years and has created an environment of welcome, acce...ptance, peacefulness, inclusion and encouraged creativity and knowledge sharing within the local community. SALT Foundation will continue at Alice House with food relief and drop-in/ activities (thesaltfoundation.org.au). We will keep you informed as we get the new venue running.

04.01.2022 Thrive starts tomorrow. If you have lived through family violence and want some support to rebuild your life, this is the perfect place to do it, with a group of women in the same situation. See http://www.oae.vic.edu.au/neighbourhood-house or the flyer for details.

03.01.2022 Services Australia has also updated its COVID19 support. This updated factsheet is available on the COVID-19 webpage of the Services Australia website in 25 languages: Arabic, Assyrian, Burmese, Chaldean, Chin (Haka), Chinese (Simplified), Dari, Hazaragi, Hindi, Karen, Khmer, Korean, Kurdish (Kurmanji), Nepali, Persian (Farsi), Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Tibetan, Tigrinya, Turkish and Vietnamese. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//payments-and-service

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02.01.2022 Remind yourself that there is no right or wrong reaction to what is happening right now. Allow yourself extra grace as your productivity is likely limited and your environment has changed a lot.

01.01.2022 What you have enjoyed or missed during lockdown may be becoming clearer now as we start to slowly do some normal activites. There is still time to do a square for the Lockdown Connect project. Alice House is now open Tuesdays and Thursdays so they can be dropped off in person or we can help with materials if you need.

01.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Check out www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-week

01.01.2022 It's Neighbourhood House Week! Though most of us are not there in person, there is still a lot of supportive work going on. Checkout this video. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=529551314601359