Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, Learn Local
RTO 3952 ABN 69 093 616 835
COVID-19 Update @ 30/11/2020
2021 OSHC Enrolment Forms are now available along with Vacation Care for January 2021
Our childcare services are now operating in line with the current State Government restrictions.
Occasional Care has resumed. Vacancies available for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Please contact us on 5996 9056 for any enquiries.
VCAL students have returned to the classroom full time. All other classes will remain online until further notice.
The Administration office is re-opened in line with the new restrictions.
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre is a not for profit community-managed organisation that provide pathways for those who are pursuing a career, change of job or going on to further their education.
As a Learn Local provider, we provide students with the opportunities of learning through low cost, flexible and supportive courses.
COMMITMENT
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre has a commitment to child safety by:-
- having a zero tolerance for child abuse
- actively working to listen to and empower children
- having systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
- having a commitment to promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal children, cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
Courses
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre offers a range of Accredited Courses which are Nationally Recognised qualifications. The courses provide pathways to further study and employment. We offer small class sizes with highly qualified trainers and assessors. Funding from the Government provides lower course fees, if eligibility criteria is met.
Children’s services
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, Inc. Children’s Services aims to provide quality care, with consideration of the needs of children, families and the community, actively supporting growth and development.
We employ professionally trained, experienced staff dedicated to sharing experiences and learning opportunities with your children.
Our programs are gender and ability inclusive as well as developmentally and culturally appropriate. We approach children through encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Early childhood care Outside School Hours Care Vacation Care Playgroup
Counselling
MPAACS Counselling service offers private and confidential counselling to support all members of the Community from adolescents to adults, supporting issues from grief, anxiety, substance abuse, family, depression and much more. Confidential & professional counselling appointments are available. Fees for sessions range between $11 and $22.
General services
MPLCC has a range of different rooms available for hire including a main hall that will cater for approximately 80/100 seated guests. Two automatic buses are available for hire, weekdays and weekends. Time restrictions do apply during the week.
Be Connected gives senior Australians free access to computers & the internet via internet kiosks. This program is aimed at people over 50 who have never had the opportunity to learn how to operate & explore the internet, with an introduction to computers.
Vacation Care 2021
Vacation Care booking forms are now available. Please ensure you have completed new 2021 enrolments forms first.
2021 Out of School Hours Care
Enrolment forms for 2021 Out Of School Hours Care/Vacation Care are now available. They can be downloaded from the website or collected from the Centre during business hours.