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.
Information Technology
Vocational
Try a Trade
Developed in partnership with Swinburne this course will provide you with the opportunity to undertake trade tasters in six different industry areas. Choose one, two or many! Learn about the career prospects for each trade, the entry and training requirements, the industry demand, wages and conditions.
Price
Duration
$60
1 session
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.
Price
Duration
$60
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
Community Playgroup
Come along to this fun activity group is for pre-schoolers (2-5 years) and their carers (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nannies etc), and is great for social connections, early literacy, developing fine motor skills and most of all having fun together. Activities include activities such as art & story time.
Price
Duration
See course details
10/9 Weeks
General Interest
Art & Craft
