Learn Local Courses
This course is for individuals with learning difficulties who love gardening and want to learn how to grow their own food successfully. The course will involve visits and practical hands-on experience in a local community produce garden. Learners will have the opportunity to participate in cooking sessions using food they have grown locally. Topics will include sustainability, food waste, food supply, environment skills and selling local produce. The course involves participating in practical hands-on activities both indoors and outdoors. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
Term 1 Grow it Local
This component will look at urban farming and the positive impact of growing food locally, promoting the environment and economic sustainability. Learners will understand seasonal planting and availability of food produce all year round.
Term 2 Sourcing and Production
Learners will be introduced to seed starting and propagation, soil preparation, composting and growth rates, including protecting growing produce from disease and damage.
Term 3 From Patch to Plate
This component will include planning the best time to harvest and using the correct tools to collect produce. Harvested produce will be packed and stored correctly where learners will then learn how to prepare and cook the produce.
Term 4 Sell to Earn
Selling locally grown produce is a rewarding way to earn money that also supports the local economy and community. This component will include deciding which local produce to sell, value adding to produce making jams and preserves, setting prices and marketing.
Tuesdays 10.00am-2.30pm
Term 1 - 30 Jan to 26 March (9wks) $170*
Term 2 - 16 April to 25 June (11wks) $190*
Term 3 - 16 July to 17 Sept (10wks) $180*
Term 4 - 8 Oct to 17 Dec (10wks) $180*
*A limited number of Learn Local funded places are available.
This course focuses on computer skills that will help participants who are looking to undertake further study or employment. It is designed for learners who have very basic computer skills. Key areas covered in the course include managing files, creating a cloud account and saving work/files to the cloud, google docs, converting files, editing images, digital navigation, and search skills and creating presentations for work and further education.
Thursdays 3.00pm-5.30pm
Term 1 - 1 Feb to 28 March (8wks) $120*
Term 2 - 18 April to 27 June (8wks) $120*
Term 3 - 18 July to 19 Sept (8wks) $120*
Term 4 - 10 Oct to 20 Dec (8wks) $120*
*A limited number of Learn Local funded places are available.
*ACFE Funded places can only be offered to learners who are Australian citizens or hold permanent residency. Proof of citizenship eligibility is required upon enrolment.
An intermediate-level class for those wanting to finesse their computer skills - includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, emails, internet searches and file management.
Fridays 1.00pm-3.30pm
Term 1 - 2 Feb to 22 March (8wks) $120*
Term 2 - 19 April to 7 June (8wks) $120*
Term 3 - 19 July to 6 Sept (8wks) $120*
Term 4 - 11 Oct to 29 Nov (8wks) $120*
*A limited number of Learn Local funded places are available.
*ACFE Funded places can only be offered to learners who are Australian citizens or hold permanent residency. Proof of citizenship eligibility is required upon enrolment.
This course allows individuals with a disability to create art using a variety of mediums. Learner’s will work alongside an experienced tutor with extensive art and education experience to explore and complete a range of projects, create a portfolio, display and promote their art to the community through an art exhibition and learn how they can sell their art.
Term 1 Explore Creative and Technical Art Skills
This component will provide a foundation for learners to recognise their artistic abilities in a supportive and guided environment. Techniques will include drawing, painting and sculpture allowing learners to experiment with different mediums and materials
Term 2 Visual Art Portfolio
Learners will create an art portfolio, producing and selecting artwork that best represents them to showcase their work.
Term 3 Display and Promote Art
This component will explore how to effectively display artwork to an audience. Learners will prepare and curate an art show that will be open to the community to showcase artistic works created during this program.
Term 4 Selling Artistic Creations
This component will cover running a small art business, from creating and pricing art work to establishing an online presence and making sales.
If offered a place, participants must commit to classes for the term.
For invoicing of fees, NDIS participants must be either plan managed or self managed.
Mondays 9.30am-12.00pm
Term 1 - 29 Jan to 25 March (8wks) $115* + $44 supplies
Term 2 - 15 April to 24 June (10wks) $140* + $44 supplies
Term 3 - 15 July to 11 Sept (10wks) $140* + $44 supplies
Term 4 - 7 Oct to 16 Dec (10wks) $140* + $44 supplies
Wednesday 9.30am-12.00pm & 1.00pm-3.30pm
Term 1 - 31 Jan to 27 March (9wks) $126* + $44 supplies
Term 2 - 17 April to 26 June (11wks) $154* + $44 supplies
Term 3 - 17 July to 18 Sept (10wks) $140* + $44 supplies
Term 4 - 9 Oct to 11 Dec (10wks) $140* + $44 supplies
*A limited number of Learn Local funded places are available.
*ACFE Funded places can only be offered to learners who are Australian citizens or hold permanent residency. Proof of citizenship eligibility is required upon enrolment.
This course is for students with a disability who are computer literate and who wish to extend their computer skills to incorporate computer coding and programming. There are many benefits associated with on-going learning including building important life skills such as organisational skills, higher order thinking, self-esteem, socialisation and teamwork.
Thursdays 1.00pm-2.30pm
Term 1 - 1 Feb to 28 March (9wks) $135
Term 2 - 18 April to 27 June (10wks) $145
Term 3 - 18 July to 19 Sept (10wks) $145
Term 4 - 10 Oct to 19 Dec (11wks) $159
*ACFE Funded places can only be offered to learners who are Australian citizens or hold permanent residency. Proof of citizenship eligibility is required upon enrolment.
Cooking is an essential life skill and the Cook2Learn course will integrate literacy, language and numeracy in a practical and meaningful in the kitchen. For individuals with a disability or low literacy and numeracy skills, by the end of the program, individuals will not only develop practical skills in the kitchen, but will also be equipped with the numeracy skills necessary for a wide range of tasks.
Term 1 Weights and Measures
Learners will gain proficiency in various numeracy aspects, including liquid and mass measurement, measuring using different methods, temperatures, time management and portion control.
Term 2 Decision Making
Learners will focus on decision making in food preparation and cooking, selecting kitchen tools and equipment appropriately to help with efficiency in process and minimise the risks of errors and accidents.
Term 3 Using Recipes
Learners will use literacy skills to read and interpret recipes and their layouts.
Term 4 Skills to Work
This component will allow learners to develop skills to work including teamwork, multi-tasking, flexibility, attention to detail, industry awareness, time management, communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving and safety and hazard awareness.
Monday morning class time:
10:00am-12:00pm
Monday afternoon class time:
12:30pm-2:30pm
Wednesday class time:
10:30am -12:30pm
If offered a place, participants must commit to classes for the term.
For invoicing of fees, NDIS participants must be either plan managed or self managed.
Mondays 10.00am-12.00pm & 12.30pm-2.30pm
Term 1 - 29 Jan to 25 March (8wks) $160* + $44 supplies
Term 2 - 15 April to 24 June (10wks) $178* + $44 supplies
Term 3 - 15 July to 11 Sept (10wks) $178* + $44 supplies
Term 4 - 7 Oct to 16 Dec (10wks) $178* + $44 supplies
Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm
Term 1 - 31 Jan to 27 March (9wks) $170* + $44 supplies
Term 2 - 17 April to 26 June (11wks) $192* + $44 supplies
Term 3 - 17 July to 18 Sept (10wks) $178* + $44 supplies
Term 4 - 9 Oct to 18 Dec (11wks) $192* + $44 supplies
*A limited number of Learn Local funded places are available.
*ACFE Funded places can only be offered to learners who are Australian citizens or hold permanent residency. Proof of citizenship eligibility is required upon enrolment.
The Thursday Night class provides a range of hands-on learning experiences and skills in four key vocational areas of Hospitality, Money, Sport and Design. These four key vocational areas will apply to everyday living and provide opportunities and pathways for exploration through further study or supported employment.
Term 1 Science SMART
This component of the SMART program will provide students with the confidence and basic employability skills to meet the requirements of working or volunteering in the animal welfare and conservation and/or nursery /sustainability and environmental sectors.
Term 2 Food SMART
This component of the SMART program provides participants with the confidence and basic employability skills to meet the requirements of working or volunteering in a supported community food catering or social enterprise catering organisation.
Term 3 Sport SMART
This component of the SMART program is about supporting employment and/or volunteering of people with a disability in local community sports organisations.
Term 4 Design SMART
This component of the SMART program is an introduction to urban design for participants. It will include different housing types, infrastructure needs and environmental considerations for new buildings.
Thursdays 6:15pm - 8:45pm
ACE is an engaging and relevant program enhancing learning through creative and social interaction. The program is for young adult learners who have learning difficulties and wish to continue their learning. This program has been designed specifically for adults aged 17–35 years and focuses on building self-esteem and gaining confidence through a supportive and encouraging learning environment. The ACE program is broken into four components.
Term 1 Work in Community Services
This component will provide learners with the opportunity to explore employability skills required to work in community organisations, including rights, responsibilities, community laws, community roles and community organisations locally and globally.
Term 2 Employment Resources and Networking
Learners will explore job roles and employment opportunities in the community services sector with a focus on resources, time management, researching, networking and communication skills.
Term 3 Media and Screen Skills
This component will provide an introduction into media and screen skills to assist learners promote themselves when looking for employment. Learners will use technology to create a Linkedin profile and how to present for a video job interview.
Term 4 Starting an Enterprise
Learners will actively participate in a local community project to obtain hands-on, practical skills working in a community organisation environment.
Tuesdays 10:00am-2:30pm
How to enrol in a class at Avenue Neighbourhood House
Learn Local Courses
To enrol in a Learn Local class at Avenue Neighbourhood House please download the enrolment form using the button above and submit it via email info@theavenue.org.au
Alternatively, you can give us a call on 9808 2000
Please note that enrolments are confirmed by payment. Filling out an enrolment form will not guarantee your place in a class. Please contact us after submitting your enrolment form to arrange payment.
