Giant Steps Melbourne

Giant Steps is a registered charity and also a school located in Kew that supports children and adults on the autism spectrum. We do not charge fees and rely heavily on the fundraising efforts of our families and the wider community.

Education CHANCES Scholarship Program

The Education CHANCES Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students aged 12 to 25 who live or study in Boroondara and whose families are experiencing financial hardship.

If you are a financially disadvantaged young person attending school in Boroondara, the social divide is clearly visible. It is harder for young people from financially disadvantaged homes to achieve educationally, due to limited resources: inability to buy textbooks, computer supplies and meet the costs of camps and excursions. These situations can restrict the young person’s ability to participate in extracurricular, social, or cultural activities, which may lead to social isolation and adversely affect their educational achievements.

Scholarship Applications

Education CHANCES supports qualifying students year on year throughout their secondary and tertiary education, providing long term financial security towards completion of their studies and the pursuit of a meaningful career.

An Education CHANCES scholar receives financial support which can be used to provide school essentials; including textbooks, MYKI cards, computers, IT costs, uniform costs, participation in extracurricular school activities (school sport, outings, events, music lessons, excursions, camps and leadership activities).

Approximately 100 to 130 scholarships are awarded each year. For information about applying for a scholarship, go here.

For further information contact:

• Helen Worladge, Programs Manager — programs@educationchances.org.au
• Sue Felton, Philanthropy Manager — philanthropy@educationchances.org.au

Education CHANCES – Community Giving Day

Our Inaugural Community Giving Day was held on Tuesday, 7 May and it was a wonderful success! Across the 12-hour event, we, as a community, surpassed our goal and raised $201,675.

Our generous matching donors made it possible for all Giving Day donations to be quadrupled, and our supporters took the opportunity to dig deep and get behind young people in Boroondara. All funds raised will go directly towards the Education CHANCES Scholarship Program, helping to ensure that even more young students can fulfil their educational goals and achieve great things.

This is an incredible feat, proving the power of community. Together, we are transforming lives through the power of education, access and opportunity. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Learn to communicate with confidence

Speaking Made Easy Camberwell Group is part of a women’s national organisation that offers members guidance and opportunities to learn to speak confidently. The Camberwell Group is small and friendly, and members will support you to achieve your goals. Women from all cultures and backgrounds are welcome to join our organisation.

At Speaking Made Easy, you will learn communication skills so that you can participate fully in family, social, business, education, and community activities. You will also learn to communicate effectively one-on-one or in front of an audience. We practice public speaking, make impromptu and prepared speeches, give effective opinions, and participate in discussions using conversation skills. Feedback is offered in a warm, positive, and constructive manner.

Confidence leads to new opportunities. Many women have used their Speaking Made Easy skills to get the job they want, enjoy educational opportunities, join community organisations, and speak at functions. Joining Camberwell Speaking Made Easy enables you to connect with like-minded women, have fun and make friends. Visitors are welcome to attend three meetings before paying the joining fee. There is no obligation to give a speech until you feel comfortable. A reduced fee for students aged fifteen years and over applies.

The Camberwell Group meets at midday for a 12.15pm start, on the fourth Thursday of every month, from February to November, at the Camberwell Library. These meetings run for 90 minutes.

All enquiries regarding membership should be addressed to:
Membership Officer – vic.membership@speakingmadeeasy.com.au

Mobile Sherrilyn Ballard 0459 186 670

More information: hJps://speakingmadeeasy.com.au
More information: news-events Archives – Speaking Made Easy

English Conversation on Sundays – Burwood Heights Uniting Church

Alamein Neighbourhood Learning Centre (ANLC)

U3A Hawthorn – Your Gateway to learning

U3A Hawthorn was established for people in their third age who are over the age of 55 and are retired or are semi-retired. Our Mission is to provide opportunities for seniors to learn, teach, share and to give mutual support to each other in a friendly and warm environment, regardless of ethnicity, religion, ability or disability.

Our courses cover a wide range of interest areas, from academic to physical and artistic activities. Our members enjoy both the intellectual engagement and the social aspect of our courses.

U3A Hawthorn is open to anyone who is retired or no longer working full time. No qualifications are required to join. Our courses are non-competitive, without marks or exams. We focus on enabling members to expand their knowledge in existing areas, and to explore new fields and activities.

Phone: 9821 0282.  Email: mail@u3ahawthorn.org.au.  Website: u3ahawthorn.org.au.  Office Hours 9.30am to 4pm

Bored in retirement and wanting to enjoy it more? At U3A Ringwood we offer, the retired and the semi-retired in and around Ringwood and Maroondah, a lively spectrum of low cost retirement activities to challenge and engage your mind and body.

Why not make your third age the time of your life?  You’re never too old to learn something new. We have over 40 classes running every week and cover a wide range of interests including exercise, yoga, wine tasting, chess, 500, history and many more.

Ringwood U3A is located primarily in two central areas with public transport nearby. Our primary location and our office are located in the Parkwood Community Hub building at 35-39 Tortice Drive Ringwood North. We hold most of our larger and activity based classes at Kevin Pratt Pavilion (also known as the Norwood Sporting Club building) located at 58-60 Mullum Mullum Road, Ringwood. We hold our Line Dancing class at the 4th Ringwood Scout Group Hall located at 17 Mines Road, Ringwood  East, Vic (opposite the Karralyka Centre).

We are a small and friendly group and encourage you to check out our website https://www.u3aringwood.org.au/ or email info@u3aringwood.org.au

Our tutors are very much appreciated and an annual lunch is our way of thanking them for all their hard work and selfless input to running their classes. Shown in this photo are tutors from Armchair Travel, Card Making, Elders and the Law, Current Affairs, Line Dancing and Scrabble.

U3A Box Hill

U3A Box Hill was established for people in their third age who are over the age of 50 and are retired or are semi-retired. Our Mission is to provide opportunities for seniors to learn, teach, share and to give mutual support to each other in a friendly and warm environment, regardless or ethnicity, religion, ability or disability.

Our courses cover a wide range of interest areas, from academic to physical and artistic activities. Our members enjoy both the intellectual engagement and the social aspect of our courses.

U3A Box Hill is open to anyone who is retired or no longer working full time. No qualifications are required to join. Our courses are non-competitive, without marks or exams. We focus on enabling members to expand their knowledge in existing areas, and to explore new fields and activities.