1. business and industrial
2. hospitality industry
3. food service

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Email:
admin@dandenongnh.org.au
Website: www.dandenongnh.org.au
Cancellations
Enrolments
Everyone is welcome to enrol.
Eligibility
for
Funding Place:
Government
 Australian Citizenship
 Hold a Permanent Visa
 Hold a Temporary Protection
Visa
Payments
Payments can be made in person
during office hours or by mail.
Healthcare and Pension card
holders may be eligible for a
concession on some courses.
Limited ACFE funding is available
for eligible trainees.
If Dandenong Neighbourhood
House should cancel a course
we will notify you and a full
refund will be given. If a trainee
cancels during a course or up to
7
days
prior
to
course
commencing no refund will be
given.
2015 Program Guide
Term 1 and 2
2nd February to 26th June, 2015
Bookings
A deposit of 25% of the course fee is
payable within 48 hours of booking.
Balance is payable 7 days prior to
the commencement of the course. If
booking within 7days of course
commencing
full
payment
is
required.
Community Groups Meeting at the House
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Narcotis Anonymous—Saturday 8.00pm—9.30pm
Aussie Drive Drive—Thursday 1st and 2nd Alt 3rd and 4th Month
SLAA—Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Family Drug Health—Monday 2nd and 4th 6.00pm to 8.00pm
We gratefully acknowledge the support given by the following bodies:
Dandenong Neighbourhood House
34 King Street, Dandenong 3175
Tel: 9792 5298 Fax: 9793 0152
Email: admin@dandenongnh.org.au
Website: www.dandenongnh.org.au
New Programs Available Soon
NEW
Men’s
Leadership
Program
Aim of the program is to address current and
most relevant issues relating to wellbeing of
men. This program also attempts to address
and develop skills. Program design is based
on getting information out to men's groups
within local communities to engage men at a
higher rate in the Learn Local programs. It is
strongly believed that learning is essential for
personal empowerment and community
development.
Duration: 9 weeks — 4 hrs
Time:
9.30pm to 1.30pm
Cost:
$38.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Visual Art
Basics
The learner will develop creativity and
technical abilities to build confidence and
proficiency in the making of 3D and 2D art.
The learner will be encouraged to develop
ideas through observation, investigation and
experimentation.
Possible pathways to
employment include artist, craftsperson or
further study pathway is Cert II, III or IV in
Visual Arts or Cert IV in Leisure and Health or
Certificate IV Arts for Health and Wellbeing.
Duration: 9 weeks — 4 hrs per wk
Time:
9.30 to 1.30pm
Cost:
$38.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Workshops
Workshops are for busy people who do
not have time to do full programs.
Short quick programs that covers just
one topic.
Small Groups of 8 to start
Get your own group together!
Duration:
Time:
Cost:
1 day — 3 hrs
Day: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Day: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Evening: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
$30
Possible Topics can include:
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DNH Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.30pm
Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm
Please Note: Closed during School Holidays
About Us
The Dandenong Neighbourhood House's focus is to provide members of the
community with lifelong learning and skills development, personal empowerment
and growth targeted to meet the needs of the changing and diverse local
community. The DNH is committed to strengthening the foundation of our diverse
and colourful community by promoting understanding, equity of access and
inclusive community practices, social justice, equal opportunity and flexible
delivery.
Finding DNH
DNH is only a short walk from the Dandenong Markets and Lonsdale Street.
Volunteer Program
Art Therapy
Mosaics
Ebay Basics
Facebook Basics
Paying Bills Online
Internet Banking
Photo management
Printing Photos
Preparing a Resume
Letters of Application
ITunes
Apps
Hand Massage
Cup Cake Decorating
Sending Phone Text
Messages
Smartphones
Centrelink App
Filling out Forms
We are calling for volunteers to help us with reception, administrative tasks or to
help out in our garden, art and craft programs and our English classes. Some
skills or knowledge in these areas are preferred. Please contact the House on
9792 5298 for further information.
New Programs and Tutors
DNH is always looking to offer new programs for the local community. If you
have a speciality you would like to teach or an idea for a new program please
contact the House on 9792 5298
Committee of Management
Dandenong Neighbourhood House Inc is managed by a volunteer Board of
Management who work together to meet the needs of the community. They
meet once a month on Tuesday evenings. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Please contact the office for information on meeting dates and how to join.
Room Hire
The possibilities are endless.
We want to hear your ideas.
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DNH has a variety of rooms available for hire at reasonable rates for meetings
and other small groups, The computer room is also available for hire. Contact
the office on 9792 5298 for details and rates.
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Dandenong Neighbourhood House Program Brochure
Dandenong Neighbourhood House Program Brochure
Fee for Service
Community
Services
Customised
Business Training
One on One Training
Ready to boost the skills of
your workforce?
Customised training developed in
consultation with you to meet your
business needs and delivered at a time
and location that suits your organisation.
Alternatively, employers are welcome to
book staff into one of our one on one
sessions.
No matter how large or small your
business, our staff will work with you to
design and implement a workforce
development solution for your business
to achieve optimum results.
We work closely with businesses in both
the private and government sectors, to
identify organisational and individual skill
needs, and develop customised training
programs to meet those needs.
Most importantly, you can have a
workforce development solution that
maximises business outcomes by:
 Focusing on the skills and knowledge
that your workforce needs
 Minimising disruption to your
organisation's productivity
 Saving your business time and
money
 Using training delivery methods and
locations that suit your business
Training can be delivered flexibly using a
variety of strategies designed to meet the
needs of you and your team:
 On-the-job
 On-site at your premises
 Offsite training facility
 Face to face
Cost:
Time:
$50 per hour
By Appointment Only
Learn English
English as a
Second
Language
Design your own Training.
One on One Training is for anyone who is
not ready to do a group session or only
wants to concentrate on something specific
to help you get a job or just learn to do
something that you need to do. Sessions
can range from 2hrs to 20hrs dependent on
your needs.
You can tell us what you want to learn:
 use your new laptop, iPad, tablet
 set up your email,
 transfer your photos, music and other
files, and/or
 create a program tailored to your goals,
learning style and experience level.
Cost:
Time:
Community Garden
Come along to dig, plant and share in our
beautiful Community Garden. Gardeners of
all levels of experience and abilities
welcome.
Cost:
Time:
Improve and develop communication
and language skills, for everyday life
or the workplace, with lessons in
reading, writing, speaking and
listening. Our classes cater to the
individual needs of people from
English or non-English speaking
backgrounds.
Thursday
ESL 1
1.00pm–3.00pm
Thursday
ESL 2
$50 per hour
By Appointment Only
FREE
Tuesday and Thursday
10.00am — 12.00noon
A mature aged women’s group, which
meets weekly for social activities,
friendship, outings and connections with the
local community. No breaks over school
holidays.
Duration:
Time:
Cost:
2hrs—Every Thursday
10.00am – 12.00noon
$2.00 per session
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Computer
Skills for
Beginners
A practical approach to computer
awareness, terminology, keyboarding
skills, basic word processing, graphics,
an introduction to the internet and
email.
Duration:
Day:
Time:
Cost:
9 weeks — 3 hrs per wk
Monday
9.30am to 12.30pm
$30.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Start Date: Second Week of Term
9.30am – 12pm
Advanced
Computer
Skills for
Beginners
Wednesday
9.30am – 12pm
Yearly Cost:
$50.00 concession
$75 non concession
Payment by first week of Term
Plus
Seniors Group
Computers
Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Paid for each Term
$190.00 (full fee)
A practical approach to computer
awareness, terminology, keyboarding
skills, basic word processing, graphics,
an introduction to the internet and
email.
Duration:
9 weeks — 3 hrs per wk
Day:
Time:
Wednesday
1.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost:
$30.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Start Date:
Week Beginning
Second Week of Term
Resources Fee $10.00
Start Date: Second Week of Term
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Dandenong Neighbourhood House Program Brochure
Computers
Operate your
IPAD /Tablet
with
Confidence
Find out how to use the tablet and discover
new and creative uses for it as you learn to
take and share pictures, watch internet
television, check the weather, stay up-todate with the most recent news and keep in
touch with family and friends!
Bring your own iPAD/tablet along.
Duration:
9 weeks — 3 hrs per wk
Monday
Time:
1.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost:
$30.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Start Date: Second Week of Term
Beyond Basic
Computers
So you now have the basics of the
computer and want to learn a bit more.
This program will look at word
processing, spreadsheets and desktop
publishing. Developing skills that can
be used in the workplace.
Duration:
9 weeks — 3 hrs per wk
Wednesday
Time:
9.30am to 12.30pm
Cost:
$30.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and Resources
Fee $10.00
Start Date: Second Week of Term
Dandenong Neighbourhood House Program Brochure
Work Skills
Work Skills
Massage
Therapy
Basics
Your first step on your new career path
is to understand the basics of massage.
“Test the water” and experience the
basics of massage while assessing if a
massage career is for you. The course
is deliberately structured so that it is
also the foundation for the full Certificate
course giving you a flying start on your
new career.
Duration: 9 weeks – 3 hrs per wk
Thursday
Time:
9.30 to 12.30pm
Cost:
$30.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
People enrolling in this course will
explore the service industries and the
types of jobs you might find in these
areas and what type of qualifications
you need to work in these areas. What
opportunities are available in these
fields.
Duration: 9 weeks — 3 hrs per wk
Time:
9.30 to 12.30pm
Cost:
$30.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Start Date: Second Week of Term
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Introduction
to Child Care/
Disability/
Aged Care
Women’s
Leadership
Raise
awareness
of
educational
opportunities available that are affordable
and local. Provide basic career guidance
on pathways and other services. Provide
opportunities to learn advocacy and
leadership skills. Develop potential
mentors for different CALD communities
and to form links with organisations.
Duration:
Time:
Cost:
7 weeks — 5 hrs per wk
Friday - 9.30 to 2.30pm
$38.00 concession
$58.00 non concession
$350 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Start Date: Second Week of Term
Introduction
to Furniture
Making
Start Date: Second Week of Term
Introduction to
Customer
Service
Work Skills
Learn to work with wood, the basic tools
and equipment to complete a project and
create your own projects .
Discover pathways to further study and
employment opportunities available in the
field.
Duration: 9 weeks - 3hrs per wk
Day:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Cost:
$30.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Week Beginning:
Second Week of Term
This
course
offers
introductory
information on various community
services sectors offering a rewarding
career, and with skills shortages in the
area where there are many job
opportunities. This program aims to
offer gain an insight into these different
fields and pathway information for
possible further study.
Duration: 9 weeks — 3 hrs per wk
Time:
Thursday - 9.30 to 12.30pm
Cost:
$30.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Start Date: Second Week of Term
Introduction
to
Horticulture
The program is designed to develop
basic skills and knowledge required for
the horticultural industry. Learners may
also gain skills in propagation, tending
nursery plants, planting, pruning,
treating weeds, pests and diseases,
maintaining garden beds and irrigation
and using a range of horticultural
equipment.
Duration: 9 weeks — 4 hrs per wk
Time:
9.30 to 1.30pm
Cost:
$38.00 concession
$50.00 non concession
$270 (full fee)
Plus an Amenities Fee $10 and
Resources Fee $10.00
Start Date: Second Week of Term
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