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Cert IV in Training & Assessment TAE 40110
Do you need your TAE before you teach
in 2012 to meet new AQTF Standards?

We have an intensive 11 day course in January 2012
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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.

Jan Gilchrist
Chief Executive Officer

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Web Hosting & Web Design

Merinda Park Learning & Community Centre IT Services now provides Web Hosting & Web Design Services to our community members, small businesses and community organisations.

If you are starting a business and looking for a one stop solution...

If you are a community organization and would like to revamp your website and find hosting at affordable prices...

Look no further, call Merinda Park on 5996 9056 and talk to Sue Sayram or email.

We take care of all your web related needs, no need to be a technical expert. You will talk to a person and receive support personally.

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New Courses

Cert III in Aged Care CHC 30208
Cert III in Home and Community Care CHC30308
Dual certificate

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Information - Services - Hire

COUNSELLING supported by the City of Casey
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 TWO days per week in the Annex (next door to the Centre). Appointments can be made for a MONDAY or THURSDAY. For further details please contact reception. Minimum cost is $11.00 per session.

COUNSELLING supported by
the City of Casey

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 TWO days per week in the Annex (next door to the Centre). Appointments can be made for a MONDAY or THURSDAY. 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 two 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. Three hours sessions 9.30am - 12.30pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri and Five hours sessions 9.30am - 2.30pm, 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...

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 two 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.

Three hours sessions 9.30am - 12.30pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri
and Five hours sessions 9.30am - 2.30pm, 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: 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 - Two automatic 12-seater buses are available for community hire. Available weekdays between 9.00am – 2.45pm and after 4.30pm and all weekends.

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.

Bus BUS 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.