Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, Learn Local

RTO 3952  ABN 69 093 616 835

WE ARE STILL OPEN

After being open through the COVID-19 Pandemic, with limited functions, the Centre is now returning to as normal as possible. Classes will recommence face-to-face teaching, in line with the Government requirements, from Tuesday 26 May 2020 for VCAL and Monday 9 June for all Accredited courses and English classes. Computer classes will continue as normal.  Before & After School Care is operating 5 days a week and Occasional Care on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Playgroup will be confirmed as soon as possible.

All the distancing requirements are being adhered to, extra cleaning is being undertaken by all staff. Please come to the centre to bring your children in or continue your education and see how we are creating a safe environment for all.

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.

See all our courses VCAL

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.

Counselling

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.

Be Connected Room and hall hire Bus hire