Thank you from Backpack Bed for Homeless

This Tuesday as the Community Green Thumbs Program set up their market stall in the Merrilands foyer, I was struck by the most amazing smell of basil. The freshness was literally in the air.  Every week I see students and …

Anniversary of the National Apology to Indigenous Australia

Yesterday marked the 11th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations and Indigenous Australia. To honour this important historic occasion our  EAL students gathered to view  a video of the speech Prime Minister  Kevin Rudd delivered in parliament on that day  in 2008. Students …

It’s HARVEST time!

This morning our Community Green Thumbs program brought their produce to market, transforming our student lounge into a feast for the senses! Students and staff flocked in to buy fresh veggies … and we’re delighted to announce that all of …

Resume Workshop at Lalor Library-Jan 17th

Want to fine-tune your resume? The PRACE Reconnect team will be delivering a resume workshop on January 17th 2019 at Lalor Library.  All are welcome to attend. See flyer below for more information.

Reservoir Italian Pensioners Club Annual Holiday Celebration

On Monday holiday celebrations were in full swing in Merrilands hall as Reservoir Italian Pensioners Club celebrated the end of another great year with a three-course lunch and dance. We were so pleased to welcome everyone back after recent renovations …

More Technology for Seniors Graduates

Another seven weeks have flown by and with this, one more group of tech-savvy elders have completed our Technology for Seniors course! This course saw many participants take huge steps in how they use technology to access entertainment, stay connected …

End-of-Year BBQ

The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of our students at our end-of-year BBQ celebration today. Many enjoyed this last opportunity to mix with classmates, teachers and volunteers and enjoy some expertly cooked snags before heading off for the well-earned holiday …

‘Tis the Season for Giving… and Giving Back

As you may have seen in our previous posts, the students at PRACE college have worked very hard all year to raise money in the fight against cancer. They pledged all of the funds they raised to Sam Johnson’s Love …

Community News – December 2018

PRACE and ACE Sector Acknowledged in Parliament

It is so wonderful to have our work and the contributions of the Adult Community Education (ACE) sector recognised by a representative of our electorate. View the speech delivered by Ged Kearney, Member for Batman, in parliament on Tuesday via …