Lalor Living & Learning Centre Inc.

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The Lalor Living & Learning Centre has an elected Committee of Management that operates as an incorporated body. Committee membership reflects the community (most are local residents and have first hand experience of adult learning). The Committee meets regularly to plan and discuss the running of the Centre, community trends, sector changes, financial and human resource management.

Our Centre offers one of the largest community based programs in the Northern Metropolitan Region aimed at raising the level of educational opportunities for local residents.

The Centre is accessed by our local community for a multitude of purposes; as a learning centre, meeting place, home away from home, and an information network. We strive to build strong independent communities, encourage people to thrive rather than just survive. It is a pathway between individuals, neighbours, Government and private enterprise, growing from initiative and sound effective management. It is easily accessible by public transport, walking distance from all amenities.

Normal Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Classes are held Monday to Friday including evenings. Community activities include weekends.

The many and varied activities provided by the Centre include:

• Educational programs which focus on English as a Second Language (ESL), basic literacy and numeracy, computer classes, bookkeeping, Certificate III in Financial Services (maintain financial records) vocational education and training, Certificate II in Community Services (Assess & Deliver Service to clients with special needs),  LOTE (Languages other than English) Italian, Mandarin.   On average we deliver 90 to 100 program hours per week. We are also a registered training provider delivering accredited courses.

• Community Support

• Recreational activities

• Counselling service

• Volunteer work

• After school tutoring

• Professional development 

• Occasional Childcare

• Computer Classes for Seniors

Multi-Cultural Women's Group:  Craft orientated social group for women of all ages and nationalities. The Centre organises a variety of craft activities as well as outings and guest speakers. The general aim of the group is to promote activities which reflect the cultural diversity in our community.

After School Tutoring: Classes a re held regularly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons and cater for both primary and secondary school students who would like assistance with their school work.

Childcare: The Centre offers "Take a Break", an occasional childcare service which is available to staff, students and the general public. Bookings can be made during office hours Monday to Friday.

Counselling: We offer a counselling service within the Centre by appointment and course work on self development, including self esteem, communication, coping with change, dealing with anxiety, stress and anger.

Other courses and recreational activities periodically offered include:

• First Aid

• Health & Well Being for Women

• Yoga & Meditation

• Creative Writing