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LEARN LOCAL CLASSES Semester 2
Computers - Getting online for work & study
Prepare to return to study online - Learn about different online learning platforms including zoom, teams and Moodle, Apply for jobs online - Learn how to create an online employment profile and apply for jobs online.-
Date: 14th October - 16th December (Every Tuesday for 8 weeks)
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Time: 9.30-12.00pm
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Venue: Community Learning Centre, 34 Connor St, Colac
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Concession Fees: $30
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Fee for Service $100
Beginner Computers
Learn the basics of Word, Powerpoint, document production, file management and zoom.-
Date: 14th October - 16th December (Every Tuesday for 8 weeks)
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Time: 12.30pm-3.00pm
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Venue: Community Learning Centre, 34 Connor St, Colac
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Concession Fees: $30
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Fee for Service $100
Better reading and writing
Improve all aspects of your English language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing.-
Date: 6th August - 3rd December (Every Wednesday for 18 Weeks)
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Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm (2 classes)
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Venue: Community Learning Centre, 34 Connor St, Colac
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Concession Fees: $50
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Fee for Service $300
Be Work Ready
Learn how to prepare for employment - resume writing, cover letters, preparation for interview, interview techiques and more-
Date: 16th October - 18th December (Every Thursday for 8 Weeks)
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Time: 12.30pm - 3pm
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Venue: Community Learning Centre, 34 Connor St, Colac
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Concession Fees: $30
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Fee for Service $100
What is NILS?
The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides individuals and families on low income access to safe, fair and affordable credit.
NO FEES
NO INTEREST
NO CHARGES
Loans for amounts of up to $2000 are available based upon criteria for essential goods and services. Once your application is approved, repayments are set up an affordable amount for up to 24 months.
The program is based on trust and respect.
To qualify you must have a health care card/pension card or be within the low income threshold, have lived at your current address for more than three months and show both a willingness and a capacity to pay.
Loans can be used for essential goods and services including;
household items (such as furniture, fridges, washing machines, stoves, dryers, freezers and heaters).
Health and wellbeing ( medical and dental, pets, mobility devices and support).
Education an employment ( laptops, tablets, fees, excursions and text books, uniform and work clothes and PPE, work equipment and tools).
Vehicle and Transport (car repairs and tyres, driving lessons and test, insurance excess and registration).
To arrange a NILS appointment please contact Community Hub Inc.
5231 2822
L2P LEARNER DRIVER PROGRAM
The Colac Otway TAC L2P Program is proudly funded by the Department of Transport and supported by Colac Toyota, Rotary Club Colac West, Lions Club Colac, Rotary Club Colac, are-able, Colac Tigers and Tyrepower.
Community Hub Inc. as a non for profit organisation has been proud to deliver the TAC Colac Otway L2P Learner Driver Program since 2013. The TAC Colac Otway L2P Learner Driver Program is a volunteer based program that provides assistance to learner drivers that don’t have the resources to achieve the 120 mandatory hours of driving experience required to obtain a probationary licence.
The TAC Colac Otway L2P Learner Driver Program supports young people to address transport barriers in order to improve pathways to employment and further education within the community. In a rural locality, access to transport is particularly important for community members to engage with services.
To date the TAC Colac Otway L2P Learner Driver Program has supported over 75 Learner Drivers to work towards and obtain their probationary licence. In a combined effort between the Community Hub Inc and as part of a one-off TAC initiative, the program received a new car in January 2023 adding a second vehicle to our fleet.
The TAC Colac Otway L2P Learner Driver Program requires support from local volunteers who are interested in supporting these learner drivers. Learner drivers would not enjoy the benefits of this program without the commitment from our valued volunteers.
To become a TAC Colac Otway L2P Learner Driver volunteer mentor all you need is:
- A full Victorian driver’s licence
- A minimum commitment of 1 hour per week
- Enthusiasm to support a young person (16-22 years old)
- Pass a Police check, a licence check and a Working With Children check
- Complete TAC Colac Otway L2P Learner Driver Program training prior to starting
What else do you need to know?
Before entering the TAC Colac Otway L2P Learner Driver Program each learner driver undertakes a paid lesson with a professional driving instructor.
Learner drivers will also undertake paid lessons with a professional driving instructor as required throughout the program.
This ensures that the volunteer mentor is not responsible for providing instruction and rather is there to support the learner driver to achieve the hours they require to obtain their probationary licence.
Volunteer mentors will be required to participate in mentor training and will have the opportunity to attend quarterly meetings with other mentors to receive program updates and celebrate achievements.
How to apply?
The best way to apply for the program as a learner or mentor is through the VicRoads website (application here).
On the website you can find application forms which can either be completed online and emailed to colacotwayl2p@communityhubinc.org.au or you can print off the form from the website and once filled in drop it off, or post it to us here at Community Hub Inc at 34 Connor St Colac.
Once we have received your application form, we will contact you to discuss the next steps in the program.
Program Coordinator Contact Details
34 Connor Street COLAC
Ph. 0490 040 078
HUBGAMING
HUBGaming is a newly established project run by young volunteers who are passionate about gaming.
With self-built Gaming Computers, our objective is to create a healthy gaming culture in our community and offer a comfortable environment where like-minded individuals can enhance their gaming skills with friends.
The HUBGaming crew have a wide range of gaming experience and plan to make sure this is reflected in the gaming sessions they will provide.
You can find examples of games available to play listed below;
- League of Legends
- DotA2
- ARK Survival
- Counterstrike: Global Offensive
- Minecraft
- Team Fortress 2
- Overwatch
- Heroes of the Storm
- Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne
- Halo
- Paladins
- Smite
This list will be updated, so find us on Facebook!
Contact us to find out more or book a session
Email: hubgaming@communityhubinc.org.au
AUSPICE GROUPS
Community Hub Inc (CHI) is an established organisation with resources available to facilitate auspicing. CHI has strong ties to the local community and shares your interest in projects and initiatives that benefit the community.
This means that Community Hub Inc as an auspice organisation will receive the grant on behalf of your group and takes on responsibility for making sure the project is completed and the money is accounted for (acquitted).
How to initiate an auspice arrangement with Community Hub Inc
- Write up a brief description about what you want to do, where you are hoping to get the funds from, and how much funding you are seeking
- Speak to us about what you want to do (Phone 03 5231 2822 or Contact Us).
- Ask about our auspice requirements.
- Meet with your own group to decide if the arrangement would suit your group. If so, ask to make a formal request of the Community Hub Inc Board of Management.
- Write up what you want to do and present this to the Community Hub Inc Board of Management. Provide as much detail as you can.
- If the Board of Management makes the decision to support your group, then a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be developed.
- The MOU will include details about:
A service fee for auspicing a grant will be negotiated at the outset of the project. The fee will depend on the services that Community Hub Inc will be providing to the auspice and will be set by the Board of Management.
Legal advice
More detailed information about auspicing is available from Not-for-profit Law (formerly PILCH), a specialist legal service for community organisations.
PHOTOCOPYING & SCANNING
Community Hub Inc. offers photocopying, scanning and emailing services, lamination alongside its administration operation hours.
Photocopy Pricing
A4 BW Single Sided 20c per copy
Double sided 40c per copy
A4 Colour Single Sided $1 per copy
Double sided $2 per copy
A3 BW Single Sided 40c per copy
Double sided 80c per copy
A3 Colour Single Sided $2 per copy
Double sided $4 per copy
Scan to Email or USB Pricing
20c per scan to USB & $2 per scan to email
Lamination
A4 $2 per pouch & A3 $3 per pouch
Flyer Distribution rate
100 flyers per hour @$25 per hour
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Colac Neighbourhood Hub Signage Project
To ensure the community is better able to access the services they require from within the Colac Neighbourhood Hub, Community Hub Inc has worked with 02 Media and Neighbourhood Hub partners to position signage that will direct the community to the services of the Colac Neighbourhood House, Community Hub…
Community Learning Centre
Community Hub Inc manages the Colac Community Learning Centre, which is co-located at 34 Connor St, COLAC.
The facility is available for community members, not for profit and private groups wishing to conduct meetings or learning activities in a conveniently located, modern, user-friendly and fully equipped venue with a bank of PCs and access to Wi-Fi.
Seating arrangements can be varied for up to 20 people, depending on your requirements. For more information drop into 34 Connor Street COLAC during reception hours.
Office Space
Community Hub Inc has a strong committment to promoting opporunities for people to be able to access services and programs.
Community Hub Inc provides a supportive environment and a strong connection to the local community, that can be of great benefit to new and existing programs and networks.
Community Hub Inc has offices available for casual and fulltime use at an affordable rate.
For more information please contact Community Hub Inc reception during office hours.