A welcoming community place

Term 3 Winter Program, 2018

13 Camp Street, Daylesford

Phone: 03 5348 3569

Email: admin@dncentre.org.au

Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

We are a Not for Profit organisation and our community is at the

heart of all we do.

How to Register for a class

You can email us on admin@dncentre.org.au

Call us on 03 5348 3569 or drop in and see us for a cuppa at 13 Camp Street, Daylesford.

Download and complete an online Enrolment form at

Www.dncentre.org.au

Enrol early! Some classes can fill up quickly and classes with insufficient numbers may be cancelled. Class fees can be paid by cash or Card in the centre, or by Card over the phone.

Venue Hire

We have several rooms, large and small available for hire at reasona-ble rates. These include computer lab, function spaces, kitchen facilities and class rooms. Suitable for meetings, conferences and events, clas-ses, community activities and social gatherings.

Our Business Hub

Computers / Internet / Wi-Fi / Smartboard, Print, scan and email.

Photocopying, laminating, conference and meeting spaces.

ATO Forms and information.

FREE Wi-Fi and Computer Access

Mon to Thu 9am-4pm / Friday 9am-1.30pm.

Phone: 03 5348 3569

Email: admin@dncentre.org.au

Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Daylesford Vic 3460

Welcome to our Third Term for 2018!

2018 is the Year of Life Long Learning.

Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre offers a range of courses, long or short, accredited or just for fun, and are great value for money. Enjoy reading through our course guide to find something that sparks your interest.

If you have specific learning requirements please let us know so we can make the necessary arrangements for you.

Note: *Denotes Government Subsidised Course

If you have ideas for a course you’d like to participate in or have a skill or talent you would like to teach, please drop in for a cuppa

and a chat with our friendly staff.

We are dedicated to providing a happy, inclusive community place

for learning, gathering and sharing.

Photograph — Gervo1865 at English Wikipedia

I have worked as a chef for over twenty years, owning several restaurants and food manufacturing businesses. I created the first

organic restaurant in Melbourne in 2000 and

have had several wholefood businesses.

Home-made bread mak-

ing provides the home-

cook with wholesome

fresh products. Partici-

pants learn to knead,

rest and bake dough for

warm and delicious re-

sults. Includes hands-on

experience, recipes and

of course, tastings!

Tutor: Narelle Lucas

When: Saturday August 4th

Time: 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Cost: $100, no concession

I have worked as a chef for over twenty

years, owning several restaurants and food

manufacturing businesses. I created the first

organic restaurant in Melbourne in 2000 and

have had several wholefood businesses.

Join Narelle Lucas

Creator of Melbourne’s

first organic restaurant

as she leads an interac-

tive demonstration on

how

to prepare a range of

soft cheeses

Tutor: Narelle Lucas

When: Saturday August 25th

Time: 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Cost: $110, no concession

Cheese Making

Bread Making

Amie has been researching / teaching the cultural side of wine for more than a decade for private clients and The University of Mel-bourne. Amie recently finished a PhD on identity and stories in the French/Australian wine industry.

Discover the secrets of sparkling wine with the wine doctor. Amie will take you and your taste buds through a rang of sparkling wines. You’ll learn about the history, production methods,

varieties, food and wine pairing , and most im-

portantly tasting.

Tutor: Amie Brulee

When: September 1st

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Cost: $75 no concession

A series of weekly work-

shops designed to help

understand and enjoy

flower arranging, learn

to explore your creative

side and gain inspiration

from an experienced

tutor.

Floral stylist at the multi-award winning

Lake House, Daylesford for over 22 years.

Tutor: Denise Robinson

When: Monday July 23rd to Aug 20th

Time: 9.30 to 1.30pm

Cost: $60, $50 concession

Sparkling Wine Masterclass

Floristry*

Stephan and James pride themselves on the

knowledge they gathered throughout their

combined 8 years of experience as compli-

ance inspectors with the VCGLR.

SITHFAB009A

This is an official Victori-

an Liquor Licensing

Commission program

designed to give partici-

pants skills and

knowledge necessary to

ensure a safe environ-

ment in licensed premis-

es.

Tutor: On Tap Liquor

When: Wednesday August15th

Time: 10am to 2pm

Cost: $110

Introduction to event

management covers the

basic skills required to

organise a successful

event, one that doesn’t

need a huge budget and

Hollywood effects. The

course includes a small

project to put newly ac-

quired skills to the test.

Amy Roberts has been working in the events industry since she was a teenager and more recently running her own business, Tailer Made Foods, using locally and ethically grown produce. Amy organises events with a minimal ecological footprint.

Tutor: Amy Roberts

When: Friday August 3rd

Time: 9.30am to 2pm

Cost: $75, $60 concession

Introduction to Event Management*

Responsible Serving of Alcohol

A workbook must be completed prior to class

either online or hard copies are available

from the Centre.

HLTAID003

Learn how to provide

emergency care, per-

form resuscitation and

manage injury and ill-

ness until medical help

arrives.

Tutor: VicFirst Aid

When: Friday August 3rd

Time: 9am to 5pm

Cost: $150, $70 CPR Only

Leon has over 22 years experience in the café / restaurant business.

This course is being run over two locations, DNC & Clunes Neighbourhood Centre (Tuesdays) Call for Details.

Taking Orders

Complaint Resolution

Problem Solving

Table Setting

Policy and Best Practice

Work / Customer Safety

Carry & Serving Food

Tutor: Leon Beaton

When: Monday August 6th

Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm

Cost: $75, $60 concession

First Aid level 2 or CPR Only

An easy-to-follow move-

ment class based on

elements of Chi Gong

and Tai Chi. Promoting

balance, coordination,

flexibility and inner

calm.

Beneficial for all age

groups.

Tutor: Gudrun Markowsky

When: Mondays starting July 16th

Time: 11.15am to 12pm

Cost: $10 per session, no concession

This group is for men to

connect with a better

sense of self, inner

peace, understanding

and camaraderie in life.

Each session will con-

sider various themes of

what makes and fulfils a

man; connecting with

what is important to you.

Each session will include a presentation of

ideas, various guided activities, including re-

laxation, looking at inner issues and honest

conversation. We will explore finding more

connection and joy in life.

Tutor: Arjuna Govindamurti

Dates: Mondays July 2nd / July 9th /

July 16th / July 30th / Aug 6th / Aug 13

Times: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Cost: $90 (6-week event)

Eight Silken Movements

Men’s Group

For information about Eight Silken Move-

ments or Wu Style Tai Chi, please call

Gudrun Markowsky on 5348 1547

Dorthe Klar ~ working in creative workshops with a focus on heart development. A certi-fied spiritual leader from Denmark.

Arunja Govinda ~ (aka Greg) 35 year focus on optimal mental well-being and wholeness in life.

Mindfulness, guided

relaxation, stress re-

lease, learning tools for

self-support and space

for personal healing.

When: Saturday 21st July, 25th Aug &

22nd Sept .

Time: 10am to 5pm

Cost: $50, no concession

Learning and practising the Wu Style Long Form, a gentle, but effective exercise beneficial for balance, coordination, memory, inner peace, focus and general well-being. Tai Chi Long Form takes about 15-20 mins to per-form.

When: Fridays Jul 20th to Sept 14th

Intermediate Time: 10.15am to 11.15am

Beginners 2 Time: 11.15am to 12.15pm

Cost: $126, $108 concession

Tutor: Gudrun Markowsky

When: Monday 16th July to Sept 17th

Beginners Basic Time: 6pm to 7pm

Cost per session: $14, $12 concession

Joyful Awakenings

Wu Style Tai Chi

French can be intimidat-

ing to English speakers,

but there are tricks to

learning the language

that help you under-

stand and communicate

before you are fluent.

Rosie’s classes cater for

all abilities in a relaxed,

friendly atmosphere.

Tutor: Rosie Laszlo

Dates: Tuesdays Jul 16th to Sept 18th

Beginners Class: Cost $150

Tuesdays Times: 2pm - 3pm

A fun and dynamic Ital-

ian conversation class.

Learn greetings, com-

mon nouns, Italian

songs and stories.

Mara is a native Italian speaker and has

been an educator for 20 years, teaching

adults and children through Local Govern-

ment and not-for-profit programs.

Tutor: Mara Ripani

When: Thursdays Jul 19th to Sep 20th

Time: 11am to 12.30pm

Cost: $165, $137.50 concession

French Language

Italian Conversation

Grammar Class: Cost $120

Tuesday Times: 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Conversation class: $80

Tuesdays Times 4:45pm to 5.45pm

Ross is an award-winning poet and his po-

ems have been published in The Australian,

The Age and numerous other publications.

www. rossgillett.weebly.com

Bring along your favour-ite poems (either yours or the work of others) to share and discuss. Whether you are a writ-er, or love the poetry of others. Enjoy an en-hanced appreciation of poetry and increased confidence as poets in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Tutor: Ross Gillet

When: Monday July 16th

Time: 7pm to 9pm

Cost: $15 per session, no Conc.’

Poetry Discussion & Workshop

Guest speakers include women from a wide range of professions and are experts within their chosen fields. For each meeting we have a different topic. Contact Catherine at catherineskinesiology@gmail.com or call Ph:040 990 5612 for more information.

Join our exciting NEW informative evenings

“The Leading Women's Group” has been de-signed to bring people together who are inter-ested in self-empowerment, self-development, friend-ships and community.

Tutor: Catherine Frith

Date: Monthly Starting Tuesday July

17th

Time: Starting @ 5 30pm – 7.30pm Cost:: Optional donation of $5.

The Leading Women’s Group

All profits will go to www.kidshealthindia.com

Peter is a long standing member of the DNC

team, volunteering his time to support the

centre and the community.

Join Peter and have a

one on one computer

support and tuition.

Book for a 1 hour

timeslot to get help us-

ing your technology or

troubleshooting issues.

Learn at your own pace.

Tutor: Peter McGinniss

When: Tuesday and Thursdays

Time: 11.30pm to 2.30pm

Cost: $15, $10 concession per hour

Rosie Cross is an Australian Internet publish-

er, best known as the founder of Geek girl, a

popular Australian magazine and website

that began in 1995.

Introduction into com-

puter skills.

Navigating Government

websites, Learning how

to access job search

websites. How to attach

job applications. Creat-

ing email accounts /

addresses.

Tutor: Rosie Cross

When: Thursday August 9th

Time: 11.30pm to 2.30pm

Cost: $60, $50 concession

Computer Skills—Group *

Course Must Have’s!!

Overlocker + Manual (serviced prior if old)

Plastic Folder with Sleeves / Biro

Pins / Packet Machine Needles

Anatomy of the Over-locker

Threading from scratch + rethreading

Order of threading

Differential feed + exer-cises

Setting up roll hems and pin tacking - Shirts hems; Elastic applica-tion ; cutting

Tutor: Carole Herd

When: Saturday July 28th

Time: 10am to 2.30pm

Cost: $75 no concession

Master your Overlocker

Andrew is an industry professional animator,

editor, live event screen designer and sound

designer and is offering project based tuition

for individuals or groups.

Be mentored by an in-

dustry leader on your

personal digital media

project. Create 3D ani-

mation, post production

audio visual on your

bands video, or creating

a soundscape for your

movie, art or stage

event.

Tutor: Andrew Howie

When: By Appointment

Time: By Appointment

Cost: Varies by project

Create Digital Vistas & Soundscapes

Participants must bring their own—

- Gloves / Warm clothes

- Sensible shoes

- Secateurs

One Day class includes

Theory, tool cleaning &

sharpening , pruning ,

demonstrations, and

supervised pruning

Gael has 60 Years Cool

climate pruning

experience.

Tutor: Gael Shannon

When: Sunday August 12th

Time: 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Cost: $45, no concession

Pruning for Fruit

Crochet is a process of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials using a crochet hook. The name is derived from the French term cro-chet, meaning 'small hook'.

Join the lovely team of

our Thursday Crochet

Group and enjoy a

relaxed and social gath-

ering as they share their

wealth of knowledge.

When: Every Thursday

Time: 10am to 2.30pm

Cost: Gold coin donation

Crochet Group

Term 4

Expressions of Interest are sort for a Unique Opportunity!

DNC are inviting applicants to apply for our Small Business Social Enterprise

course commencing Term 4 2018.

Be involved in a real social enterprise start-up business, and enjoy real time learning

as we build it from the ground up.

All aspects from idea generation to development of a business case will be explored

as we create Daylesford's first Social Enterprise, (farming mushrooms on site) and

moving towards employing up to 4 people with disabilities.

Urban mushroom farming provides an ideal platform for developing sustainable, adapt-

able and engaging employment opportunities in a business that delivers a meaningful

contribution to the broader community.

Be part of this landmark social enterprise and help us make history!

For further Information please call DNC ON 53483569

or email admin@dncentre.org.au

Recent media reference:

https://www.hepburnadvocate.com.au/story/5368604/new-job-enterprise/

Barista Training *

SITHFAB005

This is the complete package to launch your career in hospitality. Over four weeks you will refine your coffee making skills in this accredited course.

This course also includes:

Food Handling SITXFSA001

Responsible Service of Alcohol SITHFAB009A

You will be able to practice your service skills, taking orders and making coffees for people attending the Daylesford Neighbour-

Expressions of Interest taken for

Ceramics @ Clayspace* An absolute beginner’s guide to Ceram-ics. Once you know the basics, you’ll be able to start creating your own pieces. Bring your inspiration and explore the inherent beauty of ceramics and other materials in it’s family. Learn about dif-ferent clay, experiment with techniques to produce handmade and wheel-formed ceramics, different types of glazes and how to fire your own work using a kiln.

Horticulture Skills* A practical approach to learning about propagation, soil management, pruning, worm farming, compost, and more. Be part of creating a food forest for our community.

CERTIFICATE IV DISABILITY

CHC 43115

Get started in a career as a Disability Support Worker!

Employease are now running the Cer-tificate IV in Disability at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.

Starting 17 July

Face to Face learning and all work placement arranged for students.

Contact Employease on 03 9761 2156

for more information.

Launch Pad* We start you off gently with a fun and interesting way for you to get to identify your existing skills. Learn teamwork, self management, problem solving, improve your communication skills, and how to plan your time. This course will increase your confidence and you will become more empowered.

Term 4

Volunteering

Volunteers are a key part of DNC success. Every year, volunteers help support DNC in a variety of ways. They help out in the of-

fice, in the kitchen, in the garden, and in many of DNC programs and initiatives.

Volunteering at DNC is a great way to get valuable experience and a wonderful way to

contribute to making your community a better place!

Everyone’s Welcome Volunteer positions are open to Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and others

with valid Work Permits. We welcome people from all backgrounds and ages; howev-

er, please note that you must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer with DNC

Learn more To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Claire McKenna,

53483569 or email manager@dncentre.org.au

Apply If you’d like to apply to become a volunteer at DNC, please visit us at 13 Camp Street

Daylesford or email admin@dncentre.org.au for a volunteer application form.

Available Volunteer Positions All Abilities Group —Support Volunteer

DNC requires a support volunteer with SEWING MACHINE skills to help teach life

skills to our ‘All Abilities’ group. The role extends to help improving literacy, numeracy

and other life skills that may be identified as a need. This position is for Wednesdays

between the hours of 9am –3pm.

Carpenter DNC is embarking on a social enterprise, that when complete will employ up to 4 people with disabilities. We will be utilising the existing building footprint and covered areas to create an organic mushroom farm. We require a qualified carpenter to help enclose and insulate an existing covered area and undertake repairs to the veranda of the police quarters.

A Day in the life of DNC

New Resident Welcome Biggest Morning Tea

All Abilities Group Thursday Crochet Group

Night Market

Communities in Control

Conference 2018

Social Enterprise

The Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre is

a proud supporter of:

Sweet Justice Community Women’s Choir

Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre

Free Wi-Fi and Computer Access

Open Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm

Open Friday 9am - 1.30pm

DAYLESFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE INC.

J. Tenseld, Main Street, Daylesford, 1862, State Library of Victoria