Emerald Community House

356 - 358 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald 3782 Tel 5968 3881 Email emhouse@iinet.net.au

www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au

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Semester 2 Program, 2015 Community Information Children’s Programs Volunteering & Work Skills Creative and Literary Arts

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Program Contents

Item Page

Before & After School Care 34

Book Direct Courses 26

Building Community Strength 38

Centre of Resilience 39

Children’s Programs 19

Course Enrolment Details 4

Creative Arts 14

Dig In Community Cafe 28

Emerald Community House Going Solar 31

Emerald’s Heritage Bakery 36

Emerald Market 40

Employment Skills 12

First Aid 24

Garden & Environment 17

Health & Wellbeing 9

House News 3

Information Technology 5

Life Skills 20

Literary Arts 22

Literacy & Numeracy 9

Occasional Child Care 35

3MDR Program 32

Tax Help 17

Our Vision is to be a place where connections are made and opportunities are

realized.

Our Mission is to consistently meet the needs of the community by providing

quality community development activities, programs and services.

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Emerald Community House has a long history of

incubating initiatives and projects that grow into

bigger things. Some examples are the original

Gemco theatre group, the PAVE Festival, The Local

newspaper and more recently the Emerald Business

Group. This unique community development

strategy has been judged as best practice using an

incorporated body as a legal entity to support worthy

developing projects from the grass roots into going

concerns.

Starting with a fledgling group of 3 businesses and then ECH

Coordinator Mary Farrow, the EBG developed, utilizing Emerald

Community House’s insurance, facilities, promotion and administrative

support. Lynne Trensky, as the next ECH Coordinator was instrumental in

driving this growth with the help and support of the ECH committee, staff

and active EBG members. Emerald Community House wishes much

success to the business group which has now migrated to the Eastern

Dandenong Ranges Association based in Gembrook.

ECH will continue as always to initiate and incubate community development opportunities. In that regard, ECH is developing the Emerald Small Business Group (ESBG). This group will support sole traders, sub-contractors, self employed and micro businesses, including Emerald incorporated associations. ECH has many small business owners who volunteer on the many committees and activities run by ECH, including PAVE, FunFest, Emerald Market and our childcare programs. To find out more about the ESBG, contact the Committee of Management, attn Secretary at emhouse@iinet.net.au ECH has been funded by the Victorian government to develop a

business plan to assist school leavers, young job seekers, parents and

job shifters to upskill and become more competitive in getting that much

needed job and increasing their employability resilience. This is a key

component of the Centre of Resilience strategy which is ECH’s

community development operational model. Let’s Learn Local!

House News

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Membership Enrolment A membership of $10 for individuals & $15 for families applies to all users accessing any of the services at Emerald Community House. The membership fee is an annual fee from January to December and goes towards House administration & Insurance. Course Enrolment To secure your place, payment must be made at the time of enrolment. Enrolment can be made in person, over the phone, via mail, fax or email to emhouse@iinet.net.au even when we are closed! Enrolment and membership forms can be obtained from the House or downloaded at www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au. We accept cash, cheque, eftpos, Mastercard, Visa and direct deposits. Our banking details are BSB 063-842 Acct No 1009 3095. You must include your name and course code when making direct deposits. Cancellations ECH may cancel courses if minimum class numbers aren’t achieved. The House will contact participants in advance and all fees will be refunded in the case of cancellation. However, if students cancel a class, a 10% administration fee will be charged. Late cancellations by students ( 7 calendar days or less days prior to course start date) will not be eligible for any refund. Learn Local Emerald Community House is a member of Learn Local - a network of over 300 not-for-profit organisations across Victoria offering adult community education and training to people from all walks of life. Cardinia Shire Volunteer Subsidy Cardinia Shire offers a 50% subsidy on some courses offered at ECH.

This subsidy is available only to Cardinia Shire volunteers undertaking

courses in marketing and recruitment, committees of management, grant

writing and fundraising, effective communication, working with special

needs, food handling, first aid, basic bookkeeping including MYOB and

QuickBooks, Introduction to Computers (word, excel and internet only

and business planning).

Course Enrolment Details

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Information Technology

Computers Beginners Day

Course Code CBD Learn all about the ins and outs of your computer in a supportive environment. Work at your own pace, guided by the tutor to help you learn what you need to know and are interested in such as simple documents, email and communicating through the internet. As your confidence grows learn about spreadsheets, inserting pictures or creating data bases. Participants can choose from Word, Windows, Powerpoint, Excel and more. Dates Monday Jul 20 - Sep 7, 8 weeks Term 3 Monday Oct 12 - Dec 7, 8 weeks Term 4 (no class on 2nd Nov) Time & Venue 12.30pm - 3pm, ECH Computer Room Cost $70 including material & amenities fees. Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

Computers Intermediate Day

Course Code CID Maybe you know the basics and want to improve your skills to the next level. The course covers Word and Excel to produce spreadsheets, Publisher to design your own flyers or invitations, as well as Power Point and Access. Dates Monday Jul 20 - Sep 7, 8 weeks Term 3 Monday Oct 12 - Dec 7, 8 weeks Term 4 (no class on 2nd Nov) Time & Venue 9.30am -12pm, ECH Computer Room Cost $70 including material & amenities fees. Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

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Computers Beginners Night Course Code CIN With Julia Foster Join this self paced, flexible class and develop your Microsoft Office skills. Start at the beginning or brush up on any areas that need refreshing. Programs include Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher, Internet and Email . Dates Monday Jul 20 - Sep 7, 8 weeks Term 3 Monday Oct 12 - Dec 7, 8 weeks Term 4 (no class on 2 Nov) Time & Venue 7.00pm - 9.30pm, ECH Computer Room Cost $70 including material & amenities fees Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

Computers Intermediate Night Course Code CIN With Julia Foster Ready to move on? This course will expand your skills with Microsoft Office. Programs include Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher, Internet and Email. Dates Wednesday Jul 22 - Sep 9, 8 weeks Term 3 Wednesday Oct 14 - Dec 2, 8 weeks Term 4 Time & Venue 7.00pm - 9.30pm, ECH Computer Room Cost $70 including material & amenities fees Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

iPad Training Course Code IPT This short course will cover the features of the iPad and demonstrate how to use it to access the internet and a range of social media, tools and apps.

Dates Friday Jul 17 - Sep 18, 10 weeks

Time & Venue 12.45pm - 2.45pm, ECH Computer Room

Cost $70 including material & amenities fees.

$5 fee for House iPad rental during entire course

Bring your communications capable iPad

Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

Information Technology

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Photoshop Course Code PS With Ash Jamieson Everything you need to know to make full use of the world’s most popular graph-ics editing program. Adobe Photoshop is a powerful graphics and image editing software and paint program. It has become a mainstay with graphics designers, professional photographers, and even hobbyists to edit graphics as well as cre-ate and manipulate images. Dates Tuesday Aug 11 - Sep 8, 5 weeks Term 3 Tuesday Oct 13 - Nov 17, 5 weeks Term 4 (no class Nov 3) Time & Venue 7.00pm - 9.00pm, ECH Computer Room Cost $90 including material & amenities fees Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

MYOB Course Code MYO

Whether you are new to MYOB accounting software or seeking to gain more experience and confidence, this course will help you develop competence in a range of essential bookkeeping function, including basic accounting and banking procedures, sales recording, inventory management.

CALL OR EMAIL THE HOUSE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST emhouse@iinet.net.au

Information Technology

Job Skills!

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Information Technology

Social Media Basics Course Code SMB With Michelle Dunscombe Social Media Basics is designed to provide learners with the basic knowledge of three social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. After the comple-tion of this course the learner will have the knowledge to communicate using all three social media platforms and established a presence on each of the medium. You will learn how to connect with friends, organizations and special interest areas using social media. Manage social media to promote a community group or business. Learn to use security settings to ensure privacy. Dates Thursday Jul 16 - Sep 3, 8 Weeks Time & Venue 6.30 - 8.30pm, ECH Computer Room Cost $50 Including materials and amenities fee

Promotion Skills!

Job Skills

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Adult Literacy for Adults with a Disability

Course Code ALFA With Liz Maranik Students learn basic numeracy and literacy skills in a small friendly group environment. Dates Monday Jul 20 - Sep 7, 8 weeks Term 3 Monday Oct 12 - Dec 7 (no class on Nov 2) Term 4 Time & Venue 9.30am - 11.30am, ECH Hall Cost $80 Per Term

One to One Adult Literacy & Numeracy Course Code OOALN . Dates Wednesday morning Time & Venue Computer room Cost $40 per hour by appointment only

Bushwalking Course Code BW With Dot Radings

Bushwalking is good for you and involves lots of fresh air, exercise and a healthy attitude. Join Dot and explore the beautiful bush environment of the hills area. Walks range from Gembrook to Lysterfield and anywhere in between. Reasonable fitness is required and there is some walking on unformed tracks. Dates Wednesday Jul 22 - Sep 16, 9 weeks Term 3 Wednesday Oct 7 - Dec 16, 11 weeks Term 4 Time & Venue 9.30am - 12:30pm, meet at ECH Car park. Cost $63 term 3, $77 term 4 Casual walkers—$10 per walk (must be an ECH member) Required Sturdy walking boots, sunhat, sunscreen & water. All walkers must complete an Emergency Contact Form before the first walk. Allow 15 minutes to complete.

Health & Wellbeing

Literacy & Numeracy

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QiGong for Health & Healing Course Code QG With Maxine Gardner QIGONG, (chi gong), from which Tai Chi originated, uses the same principles of

combining breath-work, movement and stillness to improve the quality of life on

all levels.

The purpose of these ancient exercises is to seek stillness (relaxation) in

movement (chaos). Bringing these aspects into balance will help to provide

participants with practical tools for coping with the daily stresses of everyday life.

Qigong can improve flexibility, balance, and coordination. It can be beneficial for

arthritis, for those recovering from surgery or illness. Or it can simply help those

who wish to enjoy the practice of a beautiful and gentle way of being,

contributing to their health at the same time. First class is free for new

participants as a trial.

Dates Thursday Jul 16 - Sep 17, 10 weeks Time & Venue 7pm - 8.30pm, ECH Hall Cost $150 Please bring water and a blanket

Exercises for Arthritis

The benefit of regular exercise is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your arthritis. By exercising, you give your body the best possible chance of beating the odds arthritis has stacked against you.

Arthritis exercises include Aerobic, Stretching and Strengthening work. Some benefits you may experience include relief of pain, increased range of motion, improved joint function, better sleep and extra energy. Light weights and bands for stretching will be available for use.

This class combines an Eastern and Western approach to health and will also appeal to those requiring gentle exercises due to ill health, or to strengthen the body after surgery. The class will develop around the needs of the participants.

For more information call Maxine on 0409 193 315 or call Emerald Community House to register your interest.

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Wellbeing Program With Karen Jinnette This popular wellbeing program provides a diverse and fun environment for people to engage in various physical and intellectual activities that can improve quality of health and wellbeing. The program takes place in an environment that includes carers to develop friendships, receive support from the group and develop a network with a variety of people and age groups. We offer a range of structured fun activities to improve general wellbeing directed at people over 50. This is a focus on providing people with mental health challenges with an opportunity to get together for social gatherings, informal discussions as well as providing valuable information. Carers who support loved ones are welcome and must attend together. Dates Tuesday Jul 14 - Sep 15, 10 weeks Tuesday Oct 6 - Dec 15, 10 weeks (No class Nov 3) Time & Venue 9.30am - 11.30am, ECH Hall Cost Free This program is currently funded by Cardinia Shire’s Healthy Living Programs and is delivered by ECH volunteers who make it all possible.

Health & Wellbeing

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Food Handlers Certificate Course Code ESHC All staff working in food businesses are required to hold this qualification at a minimum. This includes restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels, bars, tour operators, community groups, volunteer organizations, functions, events, educational institutions, aged care facilities, hospitals, canteens, fast food outlets and residential caterers . This course will contribute to your employability in any food business. Dates Saturday , Aug 8, 1 session Time & Venue 9.00am - 12noon, ECH Hall Cost $80

Food Safety Supervisor Course Code ESSS This training covers the skills and knowledge required to supervise staff to handle food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service and disposal of food. Our full day training combines both Food Handlers Certificate and the Food Safety Supervisor Certificate covering the requirements to implement a food safety program and how to identify and correct any possible food safety breaches. Dates Saturday, Aug 8, 1 session Time & Venue 12noon - 4pm, ECH Hall Cost $90

Employment Skills

Job Ready Course Code ESJR This course is designed to assist people who want to upgrade their resume and get back into the workforce or have a career change. It covers job seeking skills , knowledge and practical exercises including resume writing, cover letter, addressing selection criteria and interviewing skills.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST emhouse@iinet.net.au

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Responsible Service of Alcohol Course Code RSA Undertaking an approved Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) program gives participants the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe, enjoy-able environment that serves alcohol in a licensed premises. To work in any licensed venue in Victoria including clubs, pubs, bars, restaurants or sporting clubs, you must undertake face-to-face RSA training. Upon completion of our course participants will be awarded an RSA certificate, accredited by the Victo-rian Commission for Liquor and Gambling Regulation. Completing this course will also increase your employability in the hospitality industry.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST emhouse@iinet.net.au

Employment Skills

Job Skills!

Employment

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“QUILTING CAN BE A PASSION, A HOBBY AND AT TIMES A POLITICAL STATEMENT, BUT IT HAS SURVIVED THE AGES BECAUSE IT HAS A COMMON THREAD; UNITY.” http://www.moregoldcoast.com.au/quilting-a-passion-a-hobby-and-a-political-statement/

“...a chance to reconnect with tradition and culture, with family and history, with place and with material and of course with each other.” -Tal Fitzpatrick, Master Class teacher

Paper Cutting Craft Course Code CAPC

In this one day workshop you will learn how to craft bold and delicate

images using the ancient art of paper cutting. Using recycled paper to

create art work that celebrates our countries' unique flora and fauna, this

workshop will explore how art making can act as a call for environmental

justice. All materials provided, but please bring along some images of

your favourite animal, plant or landscapes. Beginners 15+, bring your

sewing machine.

Dates Saturday, 22 August Time & Venue 10am - 3pm, ECH Hall Cost $70

Cross Stitch 101 Course Code CACS

This workshop explores cross-stitching and embroidery to

create playful, contemporary pieces that draw inspiration from pop-culture

and contemporary life. Keeping you in stitches, this workshop will

give you with an introduction into needlework and provide you with all

the materials you need to start your masterpiece.

Dates Saturday 12 September Time & Venue 10am - 3pm, ECH Hall Cost $70

Creative Arts

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Appliqué Patch Course Code CAAP In this workshop you will learn how to make your very own appliqué

patch to spice up your old denim jacket, hat or pillows. Whether you want

to make a geometric pattern, create an image in cloth or make a text

based patch this workshop will show you how to turn scrap pieces of

fabric into something fabulous. Suitable for beginners, age 15+.

Dates Saturday 10 October Time & Venue 10am - 3pm Cost $70

Bring your sewing machine to any of the classes

Guerrilla Crafts of Kindness Course Code CACK

A Craftivism Christmas Special - This is a good time to make beautiful bunting adorned with caring and encouraging messages that can be put up to make others feel inspired during the giving season. Great as thoughtful gifts, delightful to display at home, or a crafty way to make your workplace or town a kinder brighter place. Beginners 15+, bring your sewing machine.

Dates Saturday, 7 November Time & Venue 10am - 3pm, ECH Hall Cost $70

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Creative Arts

Crochet Course Code CRO With Kaye Adolphson Learn basic crochet stitches, how to increase/decrease, decipher sym-bols and follow patterns. Then forget all the rules and branch out into the exciting world of free form scrumbling. Using exotic, plain and textured yarns and a rainbow of colours you can create anything from cushion covers, scarves, bags and hats to one off original “art to wear” garments or heirloom rugs that will warm your family for years. This is a great way to use up all those odd balls of wool lying around at home. Let your imagination unravel to endless possibilities! Materials list for first day: crochet hooks, suggest 3.5mm, 4mm & 5mm (or at least one of these): odd balls of wool, at least one plain 8ply plus a range of plain & textured yarns preferably in similar colour range (Not too thin or too chunky). Dates Wednesday Jul 15 - Sep 16, 10 weeks Time & Venue 1pm - 3pm, ECH Hall Cost $80

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Tax Help volunteers help people with simple tax matters and tell clients whether they need to lodge a tax return. Tax Help is a free and confidential service provided by local ATO-trained and accredited volunteers. Low income earners who earn around $50,000 or less per year and have straightforward tax affairs are eligible to use this service. The free service is available by appointment until the end of October 2015. Please call Emerald Community House to book your appointment. 5968 3881

Biodynamic Field Day & Biodynamic Management of Orchards Course Code BFD With Peter Allen

How do you make and apply a tree paste? How do we grow 1000 varieties successfully and spray nothing? Which practices can be used to reduce diseases? Bring lunch to share

Dates Sunday Jul 5 ,1 session Time & Venue 10am - 4pm, Telopea Mountain Permaculture 134 Invermay Road, Monbulk Cost $95

Winter vs Summer Course Code WVS With Peter Allen

Tips and tricks to reduce workload, reduce disease entry, create fruit or rejuvenate old trees. Focus on the advantages of pruning at the correct time to control disease, fruit & tree size. Get the right tree size first and reduce the pruning workload for the next 50 years of fruiting. Bring lunch to share.

Dates Saturday Aug 15, 1 session Time & Venue 10am - 4pm, Telopea Mountain Permaculture 134 Invermay Road, Monbulk Cost $95

Garden & Environment

TAX HELP FOR 2015

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Growing Subtropical Fruit, Citrus & Berries in Cool Climates Course Code GSF With Peter Allen

This is a new class that is part of 10 fruit classes each year. Learn how we can grow avocadoes, macadamias, guavas, bananas & many more in Olinda without a glass house. Learn how to grow berries. its all about getting conditions right. Bring lunch to share Dates Saturday Aug 29, 1 session Time & Venue 10am - 4pm, Telopea Mountain Permaculture 134 Invermay Road, Monbulk Cost $95

Permaculture Design Course Course Code PDDC With Peter Allen

This 147 hour Permaculture Design Course (PDC) will suit many levels including those wishing to design their own property and going on to seek employment, or wishing to continue onto other accredited courses. The course is subsidised by ACFE and will be conducted at Telopea Mountain Permaculture (Monbulk).

This is a real chance to learn and gain 2 certificates in this 16 week course (21 sessions). Numerous tutors will cover the concepts of a full Permaculture design including, zones, sectors and the ethics and principles of Permaculture. At the conclusion of this course participants will complete and present a design to the class to complete this certificate.

Dates Tuesday Aug 4 - Dec 15, 16 weeks Time & Venue 9am - 4.30pm 1st session only at ECH 9am to 3pm Telopea Mountain Permaculture, 134 Invermay Road, Monbulk www.petethepermie.com.au Cost $495

This is an extremely popular course so be prepared to pay when you enrol or risk losing a spot. Limited spaces. Book early to avoid

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Playgroup Course Code PG

ECH’s Playgroup is run by an experienced facilitator with a full program of activities, materials and resources. This playgroup is the perfect introduction to our suite of childcare programs at ECH. Small children practice the fine art of getting along with others and trying new ways to play. A regular playgroup can be great for mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers too, especially if they are new to the community and want to meet other parents with children. Your young child will get to sing, dance, try new art and craft activities, share experiences and mix with other young children while you look on with pride and enjoy a chat with other parents. Secure a place and start having fun with your little ones as they explore the world. Dates Thursday Jul 16 - Sep 17, 10 Weeks Term 3 Thursday Oct 8 - Dec 17, 11 Weeks Term 4 Time & Venue 9.30am - 11.30am, ECH Child Care Cost

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Everyday Literacy through Cooking

Course Code ALTC With Sharyn Thomas

Ideal for those with special needs, participants will learn the fundamentals of food safety and handling including use and sanitising of equipment, preparation and storage of ingredients and storage of food types including dairy, dry goods, fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood and poultry. Hygiene procedures, identifying and prevention of high risks, and handling of waste items will also be covered. Participants will incorporate literacy, numeracy and food handling skills through practical cooking demonstrations and preparing their own recipes, and incorporating the 5 food groups. Participants will make-up their own recipe book, learn how to prepare and cook them to take home and share. Dates Monday Jul 13 - Sep 14, 10 weeks Term 3 Monday Oct 12 - Dec 14, 10 weeks Term 4 Time & Venue 12.30pm - 2.30pm, ECH Hall and Kitchen Cost $60 each term, including materials & amenities fees Materials Special dietary needs—add $20

Life Skills

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Developing your Skills for the Workplace Course Code DYSW With Sharyn Thomas

Ideal for those with special needs, participants will learn a variety of natural and environmental crafts that interest them such as making soaps, recycled paper and cards and how to present them for sale. Students will run their own market stall once a term at the Emerald Market to sell their creative works and gain confidence within a community environment. The money they raise goes back into the community to run a karaoke night for special needs.

Dates Tuesday Jul 14 - Sep 15, 10 weeks Term 3 Tuesday Oct 6 - Dec 15, 10 weeks Term 4 (no class on Nov 3) Time and Venue 1pm - 3pm. ECH Hall Kitchen Cost $80 including materials and amenities fees

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Literary Arts

Developing your Writing Skills Course Code DYWS With Maria Millers

Would you like to improve your writing skills, become an author, a literary critic or write moving editorials? In this course, while exploring different literary works and sharing your creative writing, you will be introduced to a range of creative writing techniques that will help to develop your own personal writing skills. This is a supportive atmosphere headed by a skilled teacher with some students already published or going on to be successful authors. You can too starting with this course.

Dates Friday Jul 24 - Sep11, 8 weeks Term 3 Friday Oct 16 - Dec 4, 8 weeks Term 4 Time & Venue 12.30pm - 3pm, ECH Hall

Cost $50 including material & amenities fees

Book Discussion Group Course Code BDG With Maria Millers

This group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Come along and join in the discussion and share your thoughts and opinions on a wide range of books supplied to you every month including in the course fee in a fun and relaxed environment. This course is a nice pathway to “Developing your Writing Skills.”

Dates Weds, Jul 8, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9 Time & Venue 10am - 12pm, Zest Café, Emerald Cost $50

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Successful Students of Developing Your Writing Skills

BARBARA PETRIE

Has emerged as a competent short story writer with a distinctive voice & style. Currently putting together her first collection of stories, drawn from her work experience as a carer of disabled young people. CAREY WILLIAMS Is a regular columnist in the magazine “Signpost”. His short stories re-flect his strong social conscience. Carey has been commissioned to write a biography of the late Doug Twaite. Carey attends class during his lunch break from his demanding physical work on a herb garden. DELORES BELLEMO Has published her first book – a travel memoir Crazy for Italy in 2012. She is currently finishing her second book – a mystery set in Australia & Italy. Her play Shelter made it to the finals in the Sweet & Short Compe-tition in Melbourne. Delores’s writing is often featured on Radio Na-tional. SUE CALLIGHAN Is working on a fictionalized account of her father’s family in inner Mel-bourne. A compelling story and valuable social history captured in vivid prose. BEATA FREY TAYLOR Since joining the group Beata has honed her talents as a poet impress-ing others both with her output & the enigmatic nature of her work. Recently Beata was appointed as Feature Poet of the Month with the Eltham Poetry Group for which she produced her first chap book Shaft of Light.

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First Aid

CPR Refresher Training Only Course Code HLTAID001 All prices include ECH admin fees. Renew your CPR qualification.

Dates Saturday Jul 25, 1 session Time & Venue 9.30am -11.30am, ECH Cost: $65 per person Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies First Aid (Level 2) Course Code HLTAID003 The ability to deliver first aid can often mean the difference between life

and death. Level 2 practical competencies include all theory and assess-

ments which are to be completed at home. This is your opportunity to

gain a qualification by completing this accredited courses. Participants

will not be deemed competent until they have passed the assessment for

the Theory component.

Dates Saturday Jul 25, 1 session Time & Venue 9.30am -1pm, ECH Cost: $130 per person. Includes CPR Refresher Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

Anaphylaxis Course Code 22099VIC A certificate in Anaphylaxis is mandatory for anyone working with chil-dren. This one day workshop covers units VBQU625 and VBQU626. Upon satisfactory completion, students will take home an Anaphylaxis Awareness certificate qualification issued by the Asthma Foundation of Victoria. Date Saturday Jul 25, 1 session Time and Venue 1pm - 3pm, ECH Cost $60 per person

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Asthma Course Code 22282VIC From 2013, a certificate in Asthma Management is mandatory for anyone working with children. Certification lasts for 5 years. This one day workshop includes resources, assessment and certification by the Asthma Foundation. Date Saturday Jul 25, 1 session Time and Venue 3pm - 4.30pm ECH Cost $60 per person Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies Four Steps For Life Personal Pak - Learn CPR at home

The 4 steps for life is a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation awareness program that simplifies the steps needed to help a person in cardiac arrest. It is built around a DVD which replicates a real 000 call for an ambulance and then demonstrates the steps to take to help save a life. Watch it on your own, with family and friends or your community group and just practise along with the demonstration.

The kit is available to use as a free service to the community based on a borrowing system. Please register your interest at the House.

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Yoga (evening & day classes) With Lisa Baker With a focus on body awareness we delve into the subtler levels of how we store our emotions and thoughts in our body.

Through asana (postures), pranayama (breath awareness) and meditation we aim to release the tensions in our bodies, so our emotions and thoughts can flow freely and clearly, allowing us to move with more freedom.

Dates Tuesday Evening Jul 14 - Sep 15 Time & Venue 7.00pm - 8.30pm, ECH Hall Friday Days Jul 17 - Sep 18 10am -11.30am Book Directly Phone Lisa on 0438 097 475 to make a booking

Meditation With Music & Sound Exploring guided relaxation, deep listening, and the resonant sounds of cello, didgeridoo, singing bowls and toning. This offers the opportunity of greater self awareness, shifts energy, and helps bring balance and harmony to body, mind and spirit Dates 4th Sunday of each month beginning Mar 22 Time & Venue 5pm - 6.15pm, ECH Hall Book Directly Phone Mary 0413 477 782 or Marilyn 0423 785 670

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Mindfulness & Meditation (Morning & Evening Classes) With Roger Learn varied styles of meditation for your pleasure, health and personal development.

Mindfulness, especially mindfulness meditation is being taught to executives and students at the top schools and companies around the world.

Learning & practicing these simple techniques may give greater clarity, focus and energy and awareness. The techniques may help reduce stress, anxiety and depression and offer healing and empowerment to those that practice.

The meditation classes are suitable to beginners as well as those wishing to re-establish their personal meditation practice. No experience necessary.

Dates Wednesday Jul 15 - Sep 16. Term 3 Wednesday Oct 07 - Dec 16 Term 4 Time & Venue Mornings 9.15am - 10.15am, ECH Hall Evenings 7.15pm - 8.15pm, ECH Hall/Library ** Book Directly Phone Roger on 0437 660 593 to make a booking or simply drop in for a session

** Find or Like the Emerald Meditation Group on Facebook for more information and to access the class schedule.

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The Dig In Community Café is an ECH initiative to promote community volunteering, job skills and connections. ECH practices community dining as an exercise in preparedness and community engagement. Managed by community volunteers under the House Coordinator, The Dig In provides a range of volunteer opportunities including menu planning, food preparation, cooking, venue setting, set-up, pack up and dishwashing. Donations are kindly accepted to keep the café going.

Volunteers and diners all enjoy a fun night and it’s a great outlet to make new friends and eat together around the community table. Takes place on the last Friday of every month. Other groups are encouraged to get involved and run a Dig In Community dining event of their own. Email emhouse@iinet.net.au for more information.

Thank you to some of our Dig In Community Cafe sponsors:

Woolworths Emerald Farm Gate Organics Emerald Village Bakery Bakers Delight Fountain Gate Emerald & District Rotary Eco-Group Thank you to the many other individual residents who also contribute.

Date Last Friday of Every Month Time 6pm—8pm , ECH Hall Volunteers and food donations welcome!

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Job Skills

Community Dining

Small Business

Sustainability

Heritage

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Emerald is still going solar!

As part of the Emerald Going Solar project, and

in conjunction with Peter Cook of the

Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy

Association (DRREA) and Emerald for

Sustainability (EmFSus); ECH plans to install a

solar array on the roof of the ECH Church Hall

owned by Cardinia Shire Council. "We intend to

turn our "chocolate box' hall into a 'power box'

hall as an example of resilience, sustainability

and local em-POWER-ment", says Mary

Farrow, ECH Coordinator.

The solar upgrade is intended to reduce ECH's reliance on fossil fuel

generated power and therefore reduce their power bills and carbon

footprint. It will contribute to the Emerald Going Solar project, using the

highly visible roof space on the main thoroughfare in Emerald.

"Building on the community’s resilience by providing an alternative

power source for ECH for community use when the power goes out is

a key sustainability objective of ECH's Strategic Plan and our efforts as

part of the Centre of Resilience network" says Fiona Perrin, Secretary

of ECH Committee.

Lee Fuller of EmFSus feels this is a move in the right direction to have

the community lead the way in sustainable retrofits. "We can't rely on

government to fund these initiatives and so we are asking ECH

members, supporters, partners and our community to donate to this

Rooftop Appeal. The change we seek starts in the community".

Every dollar helps ECH achieve the goal in becoming a ‘solar’ advocate

for the environment, as well as increasing our business efficiency,

reducing overall costs and promoting business continuity when the power

fails. We have already raised over $5000 toward our goal from

community donations. Should you have any questions regarding this

appeal, please contact ECH on 5968 3881 or at emhouse@iinet.net.au

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MONDAY 6am THE BREKKY BOX with Wez 9am SUSTAINABILITY SHOW 10am JB’s KORNIEST SHOW – Music, Comedy 1pm GOLDEN AGE OF ROCK’N’ROLL with the Ghost Rider 3pm THE GOOD LIFE with Anne Creber 5pm BRING DOWN THE BIRDS with the Invisible Man 7pm THE CLUB SHOW with Jason Shaw 9pm THE SHENNIGANS with Dazmo & Guests 11pm 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

TUESDAY 7am The 80/20 RULE with Chris 9am LARRY THE LYREBIRD 10am DIGGIN’ IT with Janette 11am SONGS FROM UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS with Bret 1pm ROCKABILLY DRIVE-BY with Dale Blair 3pm FRESH AIR YOUTH RADIO 5pm THE MUSIC GARDEN with the Gooneybird 7pm THE ROMANIAN SHOW with Corneliu 9pm THE CROATION SHOW with Frank 11pm THE BOURNE COLLECTIVE with Bastian Killjoy 12am 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY 6am EARTH SPIN wiyh Meg 9am ORGANISED CHAOS with Ren 11am UNCUT & UNSIGNED with Tony Bates 1pm ALPHABET SOUP with Michael D 3pm NOW & THEN with Nessy Smth 5pm HARMONICA RIFF RAFF with Old Shep 7pm FOLK ON THE FRINGE with Phil 9pm THE DOTTED LINE with Dave 11pm PLANET X with Damien 12pm 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT THURSDAY 6am PEPPERED UP with Blossom 9am JUDY-ANNE & CO with Judy-Ann & Paul 11am UPBEAT SOUL with Peter Kessels 1pm BASICALLY COUNTRY with Keith Marsh 3pm THE ITALIAN SHOW with Angelo 4pm ROUNDABOUT with Bealy 7pm PILOT THE DUNE with Coz & Francis 9pm ALMOST BLUE with Michael H

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FRIDAY 6am FRIDAY B’FAST LOUNGE with Maestro & Magnate 9am THE WIND UP with Dougie & Wayne 11pm BANGERS & MASH with Paula 1pm HILLS HOIST with Lachy & Tim 3pm RED TO BLUE with The Webstar & Tony 5pm TROMPE LE MONDE with Sally & Michelle 7pm COUNTRY BONANZA with Denver Walles 9pm FULL ON COUNTRY with Big Pete 11pm 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT SATURDAY 6am SAT MORNING COUNTRY with Smiley 9am CLASSICALLY SATURDAY with Martin Kelly 11pm AN ACOUSTIC COMPANION with Ron King 1pm COMMUNITY OUTLOOK 2pm GREEN ROOM with Bronwyn 3pm GORILLA RODEO with Ben 5pm COSMIK DEBRIS with Sebastian 8pm OUT ON THE EDGE with Rollo 12am MIDNIGHT MOSH with Ash, Flynn & Nathan SUNDAY 6am GOSPEL with Reverend Stew 8am TAMIL SHOW with Senrtil & Wicki 10am SRI LANKIN SHOW Boya, Charitha & Friends 12pm GREEK SHOW with George 2pm SAMOAN SHOW with Sam 4pm THE BUDDHIST HOUR with Simon 5pm HINDI with Deo & Zubina 7pm DON’T KNOCK THE ROCK with Mick 8pm WAKING THE NEIGHBOURS 1am 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

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ECH is a registered licensed childcare provider. Morning sessions for primary schoolchildren are from 7am to 9am Monday thru Friday and cost $15 per child. Children are to be dropped off at Emerald Community House and are walked over to Emerald Primary School at 8.45am each morning. Childcare does not run on days when the school is closed.

Afternoon sessions are from 3.30pm - 6.00pm and cost $17 per child. Children meet outside the school office and are walked over to Emerald Community House. Children are then to be collected from Emerald Community House by 6pm.

A substantial and nutritious breakfast and afternoon tea is provided within the cost of the program. Fun activities include arts & crafts, books, board games, outdoor activities, games and lots more. Computer and internet are also available for use.

It is recommended that you check availability with the Emerald Community House Before & After School Care Coordinator for availability. Parents or guardians need to attend a CFA Bushfire Planning Workshop which is part of the safety policy of ECH Emergency Management Plan and enrolment policy

Enrolment can be made in person, over the phone, via mail, fax or email to emhouse@iinet.net.au. Enrolment and membership forms can be obtained from the House or downloaded at: www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au For payment of fees, we accept cash, cheque, EFTPOS, MasterCard and direct deposits. Our banking details are BSB 063-842 Acct No 1009 3095. Please include your child’s full name when making direct deposits.

Payment Casual bookings must be paid for on the day. Permanent bookings for any days of the week are invoiced fortnightly and must be paid for in full by the end of each month. 24 hours notice is required for children not attending any session. Otherwise the full fee will be charged.

Before & After School Care

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Emerald Community House is a registered licensed Care Provider, License Number 3303. Emerald Community House Childcare is a community based self funded childcare program. We receive no external funding for the program, are licensed with qualified staff and provide affordable childcare to the community. Occasional childcare is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

All Day sessions 9.30am - 2.30pm $35 Kinder Play (Tuesdays) 9.30am - 2.30pm $40

We offer an under 3 and over 3 program for children approx 12 months old to 5 years (children must be walking confidently). Our play & learning program offers lots of fun, love and social activities. Special experiences are provided each day, taking into account the children’s natural interests, and designed to promote their social, physical, intellectual, language and emotional development.

It is recommended to check availability with the Emerald Community House Child Care Coordinator for availability. If a placement is not immediately available you may wish to go on the waiting list. Parents or guardians need to attend a CFA Bushfire Planning Workshop which is part of the safety policy of ECH Emergency Management Plan and enrolment policy

Enrolment can be made in person, over the phone, via mail, fax or email to emhouse@iinet.net.au Enrolment and membership forms can be obtained from the House or downloaded from www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au. For payment of fees we accept cash, cheque, EFTPOS, MasterCard, Visa and direct deposits. Our banking details are BSB 063-842 Acct No 1009 3095. Please include your child’s full name when making direct deposits.

Payment Casual bookings must be paid for on the day. Permanent bookings are paid in advance. Term invoices will be issued for parents to pay outright or payments may be arranged throughout the term. Accounts must be completely paid in full by the end of each term. Cancellations of permanent positions require two weeks notice.

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Emerald’s Heritage Bakery by M. Farrow

One of the biggest success stories of the 10th annual Performing

and Visual Arts in Emerald Festival, was "the Hive," a popup wine

bar located in the old Emerald Bakery building at the rear of

Commonwealth Bank. For most, this was an eye opener to a

previously unseen and unknown trace of Emerald's history.

Managed as a fundraiser for the PAVE festival and brainchild of

PAVE committee member Gareth Hart, the Hive hosted music

performances, evening gatherings and local connections, while

enjoying local wines, beer, cider with cheese and fruit platters.

Comments such as "What a magical space" to "Emerald has

needed a place like this for a long time" were recorded in a

guestbook over the 10 day opening.

The red-brick bakehouse was constructed in 1933 for baker and

owner Robert McLean behind an existing bakery shop and

residence (since demolished). ECH has been managing restoration

activities to revive the use of the old bakery with the potential of

resurrecting the century old wood fired oven as recommended in

the heritage conservation plans. Commonwealth Bank, both local

and CBA corporate management have been very supportive

toward the market development and restoration of the old bakery

site.

ECH will continue to restore this site as part of their long term

commitment to heritage protection and community enterprise in

ground breaking agreement with CBA. This kind of community

renewal illustrates the possibilities of community-business shared

responsibility that is beneficial to the local community, saves

important places that tell stories from the past and provides

opportunity for community enterprise to flourish in support of not for

profits in our area.

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ECH supports community and social enterprise in the eastern Dan-denong Ranges as part of our Strategic Plan. Our commitment to exercising community self reliance is embedded in the programs and services that we provide. We are funded by DHS for 25 hours a week to encourage engagement and partnerships that build community strength. Cardinia provides some additional funds as part of the Neighbour-hood House Funding agreement and support s our work in the community. We regularly mentor a diverse range of community groups from our area and other regions who wish to emulate the “ECH Model”. ECH is formally recognised by the Department of Premier and Cabinet in the Victorian Emergency Management Reform White Paper as a case study for building community resilience through our programs and activities that make our community stronger. The Emerald Market and PAVE/Funfest festival are two examples of the ECH supported family of community and social enterprises. The Centre of Resilience (COR) network is a pilot project running at ECH that explores best practice and creative approaches which increase a community’s strength and resilience in the face of environmental, economic and social adversity. ECH provides a regular speaker for the Executive Consequences Management Program, part of Emergency Management Victoria. http://www.emv.vic.gov.au/our-work/current-projects/executive-consequence-management/ Community Computer & Internet Access Computer and internet access is available to the public when Computer classes are not being run. Please check availability with the House on 5968 3881. We also offer scanning, laser printing and colour photocopying on a fee for service basis. Other ad hoc technical service is available also.

Building Community Strength

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The Centre of Resilience (COR) is a community development model piloted at Emerald Community House committing to resilience building ideas and initiatives that stimulate community strength and social durability. This includes activities that invest in job skills for a stronger economy, sustainability action, social justice, resourcefulness and community asset protection.

The goal of COR is to contribute to "community continuity" by encouraging the efficient and effective use of existing social, natural, economic and built community based assets in a sustainable way.

If any organisation within a community sets out to have a continuity

strategy, that effort contributes directly to:

sustainable economic, environmental and social benefits

enhancement of community governance and leadership skills through proactive processes

increase in community participation in education, volunteering, living and employment skills

safer and happier communities

COR was recently acknowledged in the “Strategies for Supporting Community Resilience” prepared by the Multinational Resilience Policy Group: “ECH’s vision reflects and embraces many of the central themes that have motivated similar communities across the nation to focus on building community strengths through establishing and strengthening trust and mutual benefit in each area of everyday local activities (Emerald Community House, 2014).”

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disappointment.