Participants required - FREE 2-day training course! Are you the parent of a teenager aged between 12 and 15 years? Would you like to learn how to better look after the physical or mental health of your teenager? A research team led by Professor Tony Jorm at the Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne is conducting a longitudinal study to assess whether parents who are trained in physical or mental health first aid respond differently to teenagers who develop physical or mental health problems.

Infoxchange are Currently looking to run Morning and Evening computer classes Monday to Thursday throughout spring at the Atherton Garden Computer Hub 90 Brunswick street, Fitzroy.

We can run classes on a variaty of topics such as:

-Basic Computer training (Using windows, finding and using files)
-Baisic Internet use (Using the internet, How to use the internet safety)
-Using social media
-Using Microsoft word
-Using Microsoft Power Point
-Using Microsoft Excel
-Basic guide to making a webpage

Compost Making Workshop
 

Every Tuesday 11-1pm

13 September 2011

Join Scribe Publishing editors Ian See and Julia Carlamagno for an informative seminar on how to get your writing published.
Ian and Julia will reveal how they assess a manuscript’s suitability for publication and provide attendees with expert advice on how to improve the probability of publication.
Scribe is a Melbourne-based and independent book publishing company of serious non-fiction and quality fiction.

1 September to 30 September 2011

30 August 2011

Families with children of all ages are encouraged to come along to Yarra’s Outdoor Playgroup at Gahans Reserve, Abbotsford.

This is the first meeting of the new outdoor playgroup, which will provide parents with an opportunity to discuss future playgroup locations.

4 August to 5 October 2011

Come along to a cloth nappy information session to find out more about the benefits of cloth nappies and the Yarra Cloth Nappy Library.

The Yarra Cloth Nappy Library gives you the opportunity to try out different types, sizes and brands of modern cloth nappies for two weeks to help you find the perfect nappy system for you and your baby – at a one-off cost of $20.00.

1 August to 31 August 2011

Visit the Fitzroy Library in August and be treated to a stunning display of artist books provided by local specialist bookstore Artisan Books.

These intricately crafted pieces will delight and inspire.

Free training with the Jesuit Community College
(CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATING)

Are you interested in getting ready for work?

Do you need to improve your writing or computer skills?

Do you want to work with your community?

Jesuit Community College is offering FREE PRE-ACCREDITED training to help CALD residents get ready for work.

This course will give you basic skills that are necessary for the workplace with a special focus on cross-cultural communication.