Community News- September 2018

2018 Learn Local Awards

Last night PRACE staff and student, Pedro Luna, attended the 2018 Victorian Learn Local Awards. Pedro was nominated for the Ro Allen Learner Award and attended the ceremony with his proud wife and daughter. We were also honoured to be nominated by …

Special Commendation for Cheryle Michael at the 2018 Darebin Community Awards

On Friday, August 24th we had the pleasure of attending the 2018 Darebin Community Awards where Cheryle Michael, PRACE’s Board of Management Chairperson, received a Special Commendation in the Citizen of the Year category for her many years of voluntary …

Hospitality Basics

Hospitality Basics is coming to East Preston Community Centre in October. Develop the skills needed to work as a Kitchen Hand or Front of House service in a café or restaurant. Contact us for more information and to enrol. 9462 …

PRACE: A Learn Local Legend

We are pleased to announce that PRACE has been selected by ACFE North Western Metropolitan Regional Council for a Learn Local Legend Award. As a Learn Local Legend Award recipient, PRACE is recognised as an outstanding regional contributor to improving participation …

Pedro Luna Nominated in Learn Local Awards

Congratulations to Pedro Luna, PRACE volunteer and student, on his nomination in the Learn Local Awards. Pedro has been nominated  for the Ro Allen Award which recognises pre-accredited learner excellence.  The award goes to a learner who has established pathways …

Merrilands Italian Seniors Club AGM

On  August 7th the Merrilands Italian Seniors Club held their Annual General Meeting. 321 members attended the meeting which combined the business of governance with the enjoyment of a social outing. We look forward to another great year for the …

Pop-up iPad Class

Last week we visited our wonderful friends at Little Sisters of the Poor / St Joseph’s Home to deliver a ‘pop-up’ iPad class to a small group of residents. In many cases, the older people we reach through these ‘pop-ups’ …

PRACE Community Mural

It’s official: Our PRACE Community Mural is a show (and traffic) stopper! Now, this awe-inspiring project is two weeks further down the track and the silhouettes are gradually transforming into recognisable figures. The spirit of our community is emerging for …

iPad Essentials- Starts Sept. 4th

Want to learn some iPad skills? This supportive beginners’ course will teach you all the basics so that you can start using iPads to meet your everyday needs. Starts September 4th at East Preston Community Centre. iPad Essentials