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Broadband for Seniors

Broadband for seniors

We are pleased to announce that Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre now has a Broadband for Seniors internet kiosk. The kiosk features two computers with broadband access for use by older members of our local community. We are also providing training, so beginners are very welcome!

Broadband for Seniors is part of a $15m Australian Government initiative to increase the skills of older Australians using computers and the internet.

The new internet kiosk offers the opportunity for older people to discover how the web can play a great part in helping them to stay in touch with friends and family, along with offering access to the wealth of information available online.  This is their chance to find out what all the excitement is about.

So if you, or someone you know, would be interested in learning more about computers and the internet for free, please pay us a visit; or contact us for more information on training and kiosk access times. More information on the Broadband for Seniors initiative can be found at http://www.necseniors.net.au  

Training Sesions are available on: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during school terms.

Session times: 1.00pm-2.30pm and 2.30pm-4.00pm

You need to book for 4 sessions to complete the program. Please call us on 5996 9056 to book for your sessions.

Welcome to Merinda Park Learning & Community Centre

As you browse through our web site you will appreciate the diversity of courses and services we have to offer. I hope there is something that will interest you and entice you to utilize our facility.

MPLCC is a not for profit community managed and owned organization run by a volunteer committee of management.

The Centre is able to provide pathways for those who are pursuing a career or to further their education at Merinda Park or to continue on at other educational institutes. Community education provides learners with the opportunities of learning for life through low cost, flexible and supportive courses with highly skilled and qualified tutors to assist you.

Merinda Park is a safe and friendly environment for those just starting out or those looking to complete a chosen course.

Please drop in and speak with our staff about your needs whether for educations options or recreational and hobby choices. We are open for everyone. Learning is for everyone – for work for fun or employment we are there for you.

Manager
Jan Gilchrist

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Photoshop CS3
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Dreamweaver CS3
Web design course with industrial standard program. more...

Course Books Sale
Variety of good discontinued computer course manuals are on sale! Books are $2.00 each. Available at the reception.

Information - Services - Hire

COUNSELLING
counselling

Confidential, professional counseling appointments are available at the Centre. Appointments are 60 minutes duration and fees are on a sliding scale based on income.

The Counselor is now available THREE days per week in the Annex (next door to the Centre). Appointments can be made for a MONDAY, WEDNESDAY or a FRIDAY. For further details please contact reception. Minimum cost is $11.00 per session.


CHILDREN SERVICES
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

For primary school children: Before-school care commences at 6.30am and after-school care closes at 6.00pm. Breakfast is provided before 8.00am. Afternoon snacks are provided.

Children are taken door to door, to and from local schools in the Community Centre bus. more...

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Holiday CareExciting school holiday programs operates over the school holidays. 6.30am -6.00pm week days. Bookings are taken two weeks before the holiday period. more...

OCCASIONAL CARE

For under school age children 0 - 5 years: Casual and regular bookings are available. 9.30am - 12.30pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. Bookings are essential.

PLAYGROUPS

Monday-Best Start Program 12.45pm – 2.45pm. Wednesday-Playgroups. Two sessions are available, 9.15am - 11.15 am (bring snack) OR 11.30am - 1.30pm (bring lunch) more...


VENUE HIRE - BUS HIRE
Rooms available for hire at affordable rates: Corridor

Main Hall - seats up to 80/100 people.

Studio - seats up to 15 people.

Computer room - 10 networked student computer workstations & central study area.

General facilities - a fully equipped kitchen with commercial oven, dishwasher and central island bench.

BusBUS HIRE - Two automatic 12-seater buses are available for community hire. Available weekdays between 9.00am – 2.45pm and after 4.30pm and all weekends.


OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT USE THE CENTRE

WEIGHT WATCHERS - Monday evenings Ph: 13 19 97

HELEN O' GRADY DRAMA - Friday Afternoons - Ph: 5974 4499

ADVENTIST CHURCH - Saturday Mornings Ph: 9702 1614

PUBLIC SERVICES AVAILABLE

Photocopying

Faxing

Laminating

Computer Manuals Sale

MYOB Software Sale


Adult Education

Adult Education in the Community
Disclaimer: Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre makes every effort to ensure that the information on this website is correct at the time of publication. We reserve the right to cancel or change course days, time, fees and tutors when necessary, without notification.