Our Services During COVID-19

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Prace is committed to supporting our students and staff during the Victorian COVIDSafe Summer.

Under COVIDSafe Summer restrictions, university, TAFE and adult education settings are now open. PRACE has a COVIDSafe plan in place that includes:

• Students are seated 1.5 metres apart in classrooms and some training continues to be delivered online to reduce overall numbers at our training sites.
• Density limits of one person per two square metres in common areas such as lunchrooms, foyers and reception.
• Signage is displayed in public areas to indicate the maximum number of members of the public that may be present in the space at a single time.
• Masks are not required while onsite but students and staff are welcome to wear them.
• Students attending by public transport must wear a mask while travelling to and from our training sites.
  

We wish to assure you that the safety of our community is our highest priority as we continue to navigate this unprecedented period. Our COVIDSafe plan will continue to be updated in accordance with any changes to restrictions in Victoria.

The team at PRACE

COURSES & SERVICES

A number of courses and services have resumed on site in 2021. However, some training will continues to be delivered remotely to reduce overall numbers at our training sites. To check the location and delivery mode of a class, visit our Courses page or call the office on 9462 6077

For more information or to enrol in a course, contact the office on 9462 6077

PRACE COLLEGE

All students have returned to face to face learning in 2021. Enrolments are open and more information about VCAL at PRACE College is available here.

FACE MASKS

In line with Victorian Government guidelines, face masks are not required indoors at Prace unless you cannot maintain social distancing of 1.5m. Face masks are required if travelling on public transport, including to and from Prace.

Face masks continue to be mandatory in other settings in Victoria. Information about face masks can be found here https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-masks-covid-19

PRACE OFFICE

The PRACE office and classrooms at Merrilands Community Centre have reopened to staff and students. The reception team is available from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday by phone 9462 6077 or email office@prace.vic.edu.au

MERRILANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Merrilands Community Centre has recommenced hosting community groups in line with current restrictions.

SUPPORT

We encourage our students, staff, volunteers and community members to reach out if they need support. Students are encouraged to speak with their teacher or call the office on 9462 6077. Our office is open between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Trained mental health and wellbeing counsellors are available 24/7 on the Beyond Blue coronavirus support line 1800 512 348 .

MORE INFORMATION

Access up-to-date information from the following sources:

• In-language information in Arabic, Assyrian, Burmese, Cantonese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Greek, Gujarati, Hazaragi, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Kurmanji, Macedonian, Mandarin, Persian, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.
• Department of Health and Human Services (Federal Government)
• Department of Health and Human Services (State Government)
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding the virus, transmission, testing and preventative measures.
• BeyondBlue Support Services for mental wellbeing.

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UPDATED: 01-03-2021