Congratulations Digital Seniors, Class of 2017!

Last week 13 students successfully finished our 10 week  iPad Train-the-Trainer course. During this time all developed the confidence to navigate the iPad and the skills to enable them to share this knowledge with others within the community! As graduates …

Fun in CSWE 1

The CSWE 1 class at Merrilands are working towards achieving Module B Giving Personal Information and Module E Comprehending and participating in short conversations. Students enjoyed the chance to be someone else for a short time in class last week. Their teacher …

Introduction to Community & Events Volunteering – FREE Course

Want to become more involved in your community? Our FREE introductory course on Community & Events Volunteering begins on 11 May. See our webpage for more information and contact us to reserve your place.

Seeking: Sessional trainer: Disability (Theatre Production)

Sessional Trainer Position PRACE is a not-for-profit adult education provider and charity situated in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. We are currently seeking applications for the following position for 2017 delivery: Sessional trainer: Disability (Theatre Production) 1 day per week …

PRACE Annual General Meeting 2017

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WHEN:  Thursday, May 18th 2017 WHERE:  Merrilands Community Centre 35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir TIME: 5:00pm   ALL WELCOME – PLEASE RSVP 9462 6077 or email office@prace.vic.edu.au Light refreshments will be provided Please contact  secretary@prace.vic.edu.au for a copy of PRACE Inc. membership …

Term 1 Morning Tea

Our Term 1 Morning Tea was all about Australia… amazing animals, beautiful landmarks, Indigenous painting and even the sounds of the bush. A great way to finish off the term. Enjoy the break.

Community News – April 2017 Edition

End-of-Term Australia Party

On Wednesday 29th March the Preliminary English class celebrated their end of course with an Australia theme party. Students learnt about the importance of dot paintings for Indigenous people. They then watched a You Tube clip showing an Aboriginal artist …

Happy Harmony Day!

Look at the amazing cupcakes made by our Connecting the Community Program participants. They were very tasty and enjoyed by all at the Centre. : )  

Chromebooks are here, Thanks to Preston Connected Community

Students in our Making Connections…skills for working and living program are now enjoying the use of the Chromebooks we purchased with a grant from Preston Connected Community. These super portable laptops come with a suite of Google products, have excellent battery …