Vermont South Community Programs & Courses
Our classes encourage community based learning and provide support in a friendly and welcoming environment, and by participating in our courses you can learn new things and have fun while building social connections and networks.
We also have a number of social groups which are a great way to meet some new people!
Adult Education Courses
Learn Local courses can help you get the skills you need for study, work and life. Vermont South Neighbourhood House is a proud provider of Learn Local courses that can help you return to study, improve your digital, reading, writing & maths skills, get a job, change careers or learn something new.
The Adult Community & Further Education Board (ACFE) provide funding support so that we may offer affordable educational courses to adult learners. In our capacity as a Learn Local Organisation we offer subsidised Adult Education such as Computer and Digital Literacy, English as an Additional Language, Literacy and Numeracy, and Vocational courses.
Eligibility criteria: Applies to all people who enrol in these funded courses and applicants who are Australian Residents seeking training.
Ineligible applicants are welcome to join our ACFE courses but will be charged at full fee prices - manuals & materials extra.
Vocational
Art as Therapy - Creative Community Connections
Whether it be for a new job, a career change, further study or simply volunteering, using the therapeutic and fun process of creating art, this course can assist you to increase your confidence and reveal your, yet to be discovered, abilities.
Tuesday 14 Oct - 9 Dec
(No class 4 Nov)
Price
Duration
$65
8 weeks
Adult Literacy & Numeracy
English for Everyday Living
This course is to build on listening and speaking skills in English through class discussions. Discussions include current events, Australian culture, and learner lead topics. There may also be opportunity to practice your skills in real life situations.
Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm
13 Oct - 1 Dec
Price
Duration
$70
8 weeks
Leisure Courses
Leisure courses are great to expand your interests or try something new, all the while making friends and having fun! Our roster of courses is updated every term and we respond to the needs of the community, and we welcome you to come in, send us an email or call to have a chat about what you're interested in.
Children's Courses
Painting for Children & Tweens (Ages 8+)
Unleash your child's creativity in our fun-filled painting class! With vibrant colours and endless imagination, kids will explore, create, and discover the artist within. Let the masterpiece-making begin!
Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
7 Oct - 9 Dec
(No class 4 Nov)
Price
Duration
$189
9 weeks
General Interest
Art & Craft
Introduction to Gel Plate Printing
Gel Plate Mono-printing is relatively new and quickly becoming a very popular art/craft trend. After the course, participants can use their prints as unique artworks, gifts, greeting cards, bookmarks, gift tags etc.
Thursdays 9:30am -11:30am
16 Oct - 20 Nov
Price
Duration
$180
6 weeks
