Merinda Park Learning & Community Centre

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 organisation 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

... LATEST NEWS ...

Computer Sale!

Don't miss the sale... Only 1 left. Limited number of PCs on sale. Only $200 for you to own. more...

New IT Courses

Bookkeeping

Learn basic accounting practices. Designed to support MYOB students. more...

Photoshop CS3

Edit your photos with a professional tool more...

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 $5-$10 each. Available at the reception.

Information - Services - Hire

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

COUNSELLING

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

The Counsellor 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.

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 Exciting 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-Baby Bears. 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...

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 Care Exciting 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-Baby Bears. 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
Rooms available for hire at affordable rates: 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. BUS HIRE - An automatic 12-seater bus is available for community hire. Available weekdays between 9.00am – 2.30pm and after 4.30pm and all weekends. more...

VENUE 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.

Bus BUS HIRE - An automatic 12-seater bus is available for community hire. Available weekdays between 9.00am – 2.30pm and after 4.30pm and all weekends. more...

CASEY CAN DO CLUB
This is a group of community spirited people who raise money for the Cancer Council of Victoria. Most volunteers have been touched by cancer, but anyone who would like to lend a helping hand is most welcome. The club meets in the Merinda Park Annex, from March to September on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 7.30-9.00pm. Jenny, the Secretary on 5996 0125

CASEY CAN DO CLUB

This is a group of community spirited people who raise money for the Cancer Council of Victoria. Most volunteers have been touched by cancer, but anyone who would like to lend a helping hand is most welcome.

The club meets in the Merinda Park Annex, from March to September on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 7.30-9.00pm.

Jenny, the Secretary on 5996 0125

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

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT USE THE CENTRE