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14 Price Street Torquay 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs 5261 2583 www.torquaycommunityhouse.org.au
New Courses &
Activities
Morning Activity Program
for Kids & Parents
Little da Vincis: Mondays 9.30-
10am for 3-5 yrs - Painting, drawing,
cutting and pasting. Lots of fun craft
activities, prepare to get messy!
Bells & Beats: Tuesdays 9.30-
10am for 0-5 yrs - Packed full of fun
and energetic action songs and
activities to get your little ones
singing and moving.
Move, Groove and Sing!:
Wednesdays 9.30-10am for 0-5 yrs -
Songs, music, movement, dance &
fun with activities.
Mandarin with Amy ***New!:
Wednesdays 10.30am-11am for 0-3 yrs. A fun, creative and engaging outlet for children to learn Mandarin Chinese. Through songs, dance, story time, interactive play and games, this new program provides immersion language environment and creates the beginning of a love for Mandarin. Dance and Sing: Thursdays 9.30-10am for 0-5 yrs - Our tutor will get you up and moving with a range of fun and popular children’s songs.
$3 per child, term time only ***New
membership conditions apply (see
page 5).
Pre School Activities
Torquay Community House Inc
Term 3 2019 July 15th - September 19th
Venue Hire:
If you have a course or
activity that meets the
vision of the Community
House, or require casual
venue hire, we have
rooms for hire at very
competitive rates. Please
contact us on 5261 2583
or see our Website for
more details.
Mindfulness
With tutor Jules Robinson. The sessions will cover; Introduction to mindfulness, the misconceptions and latest science behind it, mindful meditation focusing on attention training. Also, thoughts, positive mindsets, how to challenge negative thoughts and other ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Please bring a yoga mat/towel along for the meditation.
***Gold coin donation to Torquay Community House to fund ongoing programs.
Please register asap by emailing [email protected] Limited numbers in each class.
Course Dates in Term 3: Class 1 : Tuesday 30th July and Tuesday 6th August (10-10.45am) Class 2 : Tuesday 13th August and Tue 20th August (10-10.45am) Class 3 : Tuesday 27th August and 3rd September (10-10.45am) Class 4 : 10th Sep and 17th September (10-10.45am)
Roving Refills Bring and reuse your own containers to fill up from 10 products including toxin-free soaps, detergents, shampoo, borax and vinegar! Monthly visits on Mondays; 24th June, 29th July, 26th August, 30th Sept 9.30-11am. www.rovingrefills.com.au
What’s on at Torquay Community
House Winter 2019
Introduction to Beekeeping This workshop will cover all you'll need to know to get started with beekeeping in the Spring! Topics covered include the legal aspects of beekeeping, the different roles of bees within the hive and in maintaining the sustainability of our wider environment, the various components of a hive, how to spot a queen and the equipment and tools you'll need to maintain a beehive. Saturday 3rd August 1pm-4pm, cost $80, bookings Tony McNamara, tel 0401793436. www.surfcoasthoney.com.au www.trybooking.com/510268
Super Brain Train Memory loss is not a natural part of
ageing and there are recognised
techniques to improve your
memory as you age. Join
experienced counsellor and
wellness coach, Maggie Flanagan
for a hands on workshop in
celebration of Victorian Senior’s
Month on how to incorporate best
practices for a brain protective
lifestyle by using a daily holistic
approach. Including plenty of
activities for active learning!
Tuesday 29th October, 10.30am-
12.30pm, cost $10, RSVP 5261
2583.
This workshop is brought to you by
Torquay Community House.
NEW MEMBERSHIP
PROGRAM
All Torquay Community House
programs are now accessed via
membership. For only $10 per
term receive a lanyard, discount at
our new coffee shop, invitation to
Community House events and be
the first to know about upcoming
courses. You only pay one
membership regardless of how
many Community House programs
you attend! See page 5 for more
details.
14 Price Street Torquay 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs 5261 2583 www.torquaycommunityhouse.org.au
Certificate IV in Health
Administration (HLT47315) This accredited qualification reflects the
role of individuals who work in a senior
operational or team leading role in the
health industry. In order to undertake your
practical placement and secure employment
in the future you are required to obtain a
current clear Victorian Police Check and
Working with Children Check card.
Pathways: A pathway from this
qualification is Health Practice Manager,
Executive Assistant, Practice Manager,
Health Administration Supervisor, Senior
Clinical Coder, Ward Clerk, Medical
Records Section Leader. Starts 22nd July,
Mondays & Tuesdays, 9am-3pm, Fees
$950 (Funded), $588 Conc funded,
unfunded $3800, enrolments 5255 4294.
Use Hygienic Practices for
Food Safety SITXFSA101 This unit will give the learner a statement of
attainment for the unit completed as part of
the Certificate II in Hospitality. This course
meets the requirements for workplaces in
applied food handling within the hospitality
industry. Saturday 13th July or 14th Sept,
9am-4pm, cost $130, enrolments 5255 4294.
Provide Responsible Service of
Alcohol (SITHFAB002) This unit will give the learner a statement of
attainment for the unit completed as part of
the Certificate II in Hospitality. This course
meets the requirements for workplaces in
responsible service of alcohol within the
hospitality industry or within local sporting
clubs. Saturday 27th July or 24th August, 9am
-1pm, cost $70, enrolments 5255 4294.
The above accredited courses are provided by
Bellarine Training and Community Hub (RTO
number 20459) but take place at Torquay
Community House.
Accredited Training
Health & Wellbeing
Zumba & Zumba Gold
Zumba is a fusion of Latin dance, music
and rhythm with a full body aerobic
workout which burns calories and gets you
fit without even realising it! Mondays 5pm
-5.45pm Zumba Gold (lower intensity
class) and Zumba 6pm-7pm. Cost $10 per
class, 6 class pre-paid card $50, 10 class
pre-paid card $80. No booking required.
Yoga for Wholeness Yoga offers many benefits including an improvement in strength, flexibility, focus and harmony. Classes combine a balance of Asana (postures), Pranayama (breathing practices), Meditation and Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation). Suitable for new and current practitioners. Students are advised to take into account their limitations and practice accordingly. Friday mornings term time 9.15– 10.30am, cost $15 casual. For enquiries and booking contact Bryan on 0457 911 563
Pilates Floor Classes Every single muscle group is worked
within this class. The focus being on
stomach, back and leg muscles. It’s never
too late to start. Classes are designed to suit
every level of fitness & age. Pilates is a no
impact regime of stretches designed to
strengthen muscles. Saturdays term time
10am-11am, $100 for ten weeks or $15
casual, bookings Nella 0439 984 008.
Basic Cheesemaking Learn how to make four simple cheeses
with our tutor Narelle Lucas using pure,
untainted dairy products. You will make,
taste and take home; Labneh, Ricotta,
Halloumi and Feta. These cheeses are
creamy and rich and you won’t believe
how good they taste when you make them
yourself! Once you know how, you will
never buy packaged again! Enjoy a
Ploughman’s Platter light lunch including
locally sourced breads, ferments, preserves
and cheeses. Saturday 31st August 10am-
1pm, cost $120, bookings 5261 2583.
P age 2
Mental Health First Aid The standard MHFA is a 12 hour evidence based internationally recognised course that provides participants with the knowledge and skills to assist someone who is experiencing a mental health problem. Friday 23rd and 30th August 9.30am-4.30pm, cost $250. Morning tea, lunch, manual and handouts included. Annie Hepner 0431475143
Mental Health First Aid Refresher This refresher course allows people who have completed a 12 hour standard MHFA course to improve their knowledge and skills and extend their accreditation for a further 3 years. It will look at the latest research and work through complex MHFA interactions allowing participants to practice their MHFA skills. Friday 16th August, 9am-1pm, cost $150. Includes morning tea, manual and handouts. Annie Hepner 0431475143
Saturday Community
Meditation Group Learn how to heal your body and still your
mind for health and wellbeing. Beginners
welcome. Saturday 8.30-9.30am term time,
gold coin donation. Call/Text Nikki on
0400 497 024 www.staleyhealth.com
Surfside Singers This singing group is open to anyone,
beginner or experienced, who loves to sing.
Teaching basic singing technique and part-
singing skills through a variety of musical
styles. Tuesdays 5.30pm-7pm. First
rehearsal free, $10 thereafter. Check the
group out on Facebook or call/text Erika on
0402 434 464.
CPR and First Aid
This is your opportunity to attain or renew
CPR and First Aid life saving awards.
These courses run on the 3rd Saturday
of each month, HLTAID001 Provide
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Update,
9am-11am; cost $55. HLTAID003 Provide
First Aid/Update, 11.30am-5.00pm, cost
$140. Enrolments call Kel from Trainup-
NOW 0458 701 482.
Children’s & Teen
Soothing the Busy Mind***New! Children’s brains are busy. Having the opportunity to relax and focus in an unplugged world is a gift you can give your child. These classes will teach your Primary school child to meditate, either through guided meditation, deep breathing, the use of a mantra or apps such as ‘simple minds’. Join tutor Jennie de Neefe for reflection, relaxation and refocus. Tuesdays 4pm-4.30pm term time, cost gold coin donation, bring water bottle, bookings 5261 2583. ***New Membership conditions apply (see page 1)
14 Price Street Torquay 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs 5261 2583 www.torquaycommunityhouse.org.au
Arts & Crafts
Adult Learner’s Week Join us for Adult Learner’s Week 1-7th
September and learn some new skills and
insights from our local indigenous
community and see what your local
Community House has to offer! Enquiries
5261 2583
R U OK? Day Join us for a Community Supper and talk
where we will learn from mental health
educator Jules Haddock how to start a
conversation to ask someone you are
concerned about if they are okay and some
basic mental health first aid techniques.
Tuesday 12th September,7pm-9pm, Free,
RSVP 5261 2583.
Thinking about Solar? Thinking about installing solar but not sure where to start? Come along to a council information evening for independent advice and see if solar is right for you. Thursday 29th August, 6.30-7.30pm, no charge, RSVP 5261 2583.
Free Maths and Literacy Tutoring Young Wolves is a Torquay Community House program that offers children in Grades 5 & 6, free 40 minute tutoring sessions in Maths and/or Literacy. Tuesdays and Thursdays (Term Time) 4pm - 6pm. Bookings 5261 2583. ***New Membership conditions apply (see page 1)
Guitar 4 Kids Lessons are aimed at introducing your child to
music basics and playing guitar in a fun and
easy going way. Sarah is a qualified music
teacher with over fifteen years experience.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, cost
$12.50 for half an hour (payment by term).
Tel Sarah 0466 113 138.
The Lab The Lab welcomes ASD (Autism Spectrum
Disorder) children aged 9-17 with a knack for
all things technological! With a great social
atmosphere for budding programmers, digital
artists and general techno-geeks looking for a
safe place to learn or just have fun playing
Minecraft or Dungeons and Dragons style
gaming. Mondays 4.30-6.30pm, contact
P age 3
Sewing Therapy Teen Fashion Design ***New!
No experience needed. Students will learn to do fashion flat drawings and how to repurpose clothing. This is a great start for anyone who loves fashion or wants a future career in fashion. Starts 24/7 6-8pm for 6 weeks $250. Kid’s Classes
Monday or Wednesday Beginners/
Intermediate 22/7 for 9 weeks 4.00-
5.30pm, cost $250. Bookings Donna on
0421 993 638 www.sewingtherapy.com.au
Quirky Craft Come and join our group; bring your craft,
work on projects together and take part in
special workshops. Wednesdays 10.30am-
12pm term time (1st Weds of month at
Amitie Café), enquiries 52612583 ***New
Membership conditions apply (see page 1)
Sit and Sew This group welcomes all who would like
to get together for a sew and a chat! 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of the month, 1.30-
3.30pm, $3 per session.***New
Membership conditions apply (see page 1).
Painting with Parkinson’s This art therapy program is fun,
therapeutic and social and with art
activities designed to help people living
with conditions like Parkinson’s, MS,
Early Onset Dementia and Acquired Brain
Injury. This session is led by Art
Therapists. Mondays 10.45am-12.45pm
term time, cost $10 per session, enquiries
5261 2583. ***New Membership conditions
apply (see page 1).
The Magical World of Telling
Stories with Pictures ***New! Have you ever wondered what it takes to create the magical pictures that work with the wondrous words in a children’s picture book? Spend a day with illustrator Kat Rattray from Kat & Fox as she takes you on a creative journey into her world of children's book illustration. Here you will experience a series of activities resulting in the completion of your very own illustration for a page from a children’s book. Sunday 25th August, 9am-4pm, cost $120pp, bookings 0424 504 or [email protected] Refreshment supplied for morning and afternoon tea
Talks & Events
Computer Skills Tech Help Do you need tech help with your phone/
laptop? Jeza our tech help volunteer can
help! Tuesdays 9.30am-1pm, cost $5 or free
for members! (see page 1). Register for a 40
minute one on one appointment; 5261 2583.
Stay Safe Online ***New! Learn how to protect your privacy and
security online with our tutor Janek Kondzior.
This introduction to internet security will help
you to stay safe online. We’ll cover topics
such as; Which browser and search engines
should you use? Things to look out for when
banking and buying online. Should you have
multiple passwords? What about a password
manager? How to avoid becoming a Facebook
‘product’ plus many more tips and security
advice. Bring your iPhone/android, or laptop.
Wednesday 14th August, 1pm-3pm, cost $25.
Bookings 5261 2583.
Children’s & Teen Studio 14 Studio 14 is a fast growing range of art
classes taught by local, professional
artists;
Mondays: Watercolour Painting with
Doug Banner 1.30-3.30pm, $15. Life
Drawing facilitated by Julie Roddy
7.15pm-9.15pm, $15.
Tuesdays: Acrylics with Jan Dick 1pm-
3.30pm, $10. Draw the Line (Basics
level 1) with Kat Rattray 12.45pm-
2.45pm, $20.
Wednesdays: Draw the Line (Basics
level 2) with Kat Rattray 6.30-8.30pm,
$20.
Thursdays: Watercolours with Pat
McKenzie 1pm - 3.30pm ($15).
Fridays: Friday Art with Jan Dick ($5),
1pm-3.30pm.
$10 membership fee each term (except
Life Drawing), 5261 2583.
14 Price Street Torquay 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs 5261 2583 www.torquaycommunityhouse.org.au
Support and Referral
Torquay Counselling Do you need to talk over any life issues such as;
Relationships, Work/retirement, Personal esteem
or Goal setting, Grief and depression, Family or
Life struggles? These sessions are with Jan
Cheatley who has 30 years’ experience in the
counselling field and specialises in empowering
people and encouraging a positive life
experience. Cost: $25 ph, 5261 2583 for an
appointment.
Food Aid Drop Off
The Welcome Place Drop Off Torquay Community House is is a place where you
can drop off non-perishable (in date) food items for
local families and/or asylum seekers. Justice of the Peace Contact us for details of local JP’s.
Surf Coast Legal Aid
Free Tax Help A free and confidential service provided by the Australian Tax Office for lower income earners who have simple tax affairs to complete. This service which is facilitated by trained volunteers is only available between July and end of October each year. Bookings 5261 2583.
Budgeting and Power Bill Service
14 Price Street
Torquay
VIC 3228
We hold many events and one off workshops throughout
the year. To keep informed please LIKE our Facebook
page, check our Website or follow us on Instagram
ENROLMENT AND
PAYMENT OPTIONS: In person, Online, Cash,
Cheque, Money Order,
EFTPOS or Credit card
Enrolment not confirmed
until payment receipted.
The small print: Classes
require minimum numbers to
proceed. Cancellations will
incur a 10% administration fee
and no refund is payable if
cancellation is received less
than 5 working days prior to
the start date. Special
circumstances may be taken
into consideration. If Torquay
Community House deems it
necessary to cancel the course,
a full refund will be given.
Phone: 03 5261 2583
Email: [email protected]
Enquiries: Fiona Raw
Torquay Community House
We’d like to thanks Matchworks for kindly supporting this program since 2005
Where to find us
Community Groups &
Volunteering
Chess Club The Chess Club at the Community House is now up and running! New players are very welcome at any skill level. Currently meeting for play each Wednesday from 1:30pm to 3:30 pm. Please call Peter 0438 107 762 if you want further info or just show up for a game! $2 per session. ***New Membership conditions apply (see page 1).
Community Kitchens
Meal Planning, Budgeting, Cooking and Socialising. Mondays 10am-1pm tel 5261 2583 Tuesdays Beginners group 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 1pm-3pm Enquiries Lee Considine 0481784607. Thursdays Men’s Shed Kitchen 1st and 3rd Thursday of month 9-12pm. Enquiries [email protected] ***New Membership conditions apply for Mondays and Tuesday kitchens (p1)
Torquay Book Club Meets 3rd Tuesday of month 7.30-
9.00pm, 5261 2583.***New Membership
conditions apply (see page 1).
Surfcoast Carers Surfcoast Carers is a new group open to anyone in our community who is a carer for a family member with a disability. The group is about peer support, sharing ideas, networking and the opportunity to meet others who have a carer’s role. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 10am-12pm, free, tel Catherine on 0414 515 006.
Volunteering at Torquay
Community House Torquay Community House runs an active
Volunteer program. Volunteer at reception,
become a maths and literacy tutor, join our
board or consider running a low cost group
or program if you have a special passion or
skill you’d like to share! Tel 5261 2583.
Women’s Sharing Shed
Torquay
Another great initiative of Torquay
Community House; Learn new life skills
and have a friendly cuppa and chat. Fridays
1-3pm term time, gold coin donation
enquiries 0421 995 684 or
***New Membership conditions apply (see
page 1).
