As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s impacting our community in many different and difficult ways. We’re doing everything we can to adapt and provide support to our students, staff, volunteers and community groups. We have made the decision to temporarily …
Do you have an old smartphone and charger you no longer need? You can help keep our students connected to PRACE by donating it! As the number of coronavirus cases increases, many of our students are unable to attend classes …
Last night the Victorian government announced further measures to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), including bringing forward the end of the school term. We are working with our students regarding the impact of this, and social distancing requirements, on their participation …
In the last few days we’ve seen an increase in the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria, resulting in increased concern and uncertainty across the community. At PRACE we are continuing to work hard to ensure we support our …
When Suzan Makhoul arrived in Australia from Syria in May 2019, she had very little experience speaking English. Despite the challenges, Suzan has excelled in her studies as she sets down roots in her new home. “When I came to …
Sean had always loved working with his hands and shined in woodwork class at school. But, he found it difficult to be in the classroom all week and left secondary school during year 9. Sean came to PRACE to study …
Facebook groups are a new initiative our English as an Additional Language (EAL) students have been using to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Shveta, one of our EAL teachers, introduced the use of closed Facebook groups to our level …
Congratulations to our Volunteer team who completed Digital Mentor Training this week. There are still many Australians who need help to use the internet, and it may surprise you to learn that some of them have never used computers, mobile …
After a successful launch in 2019, our Career Planning & Pathway Program is back for 2020 – helping PRACE graduates as they transition to employment or further education. During the program, students develop an individual career action plan, providing them …
As you walk around PRACE this year, you’ll notice one very important difference – we have significantly reduced the number of bins at Merrilands Community Centre by introducing a new, centralised ‘waste hub’ system. In November 2019 our Sustainability Committee …