These courses and programs are conducted by neighbourhood houses, neighbourhood learning centres, TAFE colleges and similar organisations.

This list has been prepared by the Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council Inc. (VALBEC) with the support of Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE).

The list will be updated periodically (last updated June 26, 2008 ) and new information and changes can be submitted at any time.

This information is provided by VALBEC in good faith but you should check with the providers before acting on it.

Other useful resources include The Reading and Writing Hotline (Ph 1 300 655 506) and Short Courses Victoria.

A PDF version (300 KB) of this list is also available.

 

 

The list is arranged in alphabetical order by location and currently has the following locations:

Ararat

Bairnsdale Ballarat Beechworth Benalla Benambra Bendigo Bendoc Bentleigh Berriwillock Birchip Box Hill Bright Broadmeadows Brunswick Brunswick East Burwood

Camperdown Cann River Carlton North Castlemaine Chadstone Clayton Cobram Coburg Coburg North Colac Collingwood Craigieburn Cranbourne Cranbourne North Cranbourne-Langwarrin Creswick Croydon Culgoa

Dandenong Daylesford Deer Park Diamond Creek Dingley Village Doncaster

Echuca Eltham Endeavour Hills Epping

Fairfield Ferntree Gully Fitzroy North Flemington Footscray Foster Frankston Geelong Geelong North (Hamlyn Heights) Glen Waverley Glenroy

Hallam Hamilton Hampton Park Hawthorn Heidelberg Heidelberg West Heyfield Hoppers Crossing Horsham

Kerang Kew Kyabram

Langwarrin Lilydale

Mansfield Maryborough Melbourne Meredith Mildura Mill Park Moe Moorabbin Morwell

Noble Park Norlane Norlane Northcote

Ormond

Pakenham Panton Hill Port Melbourne Portland Prahran Preston Pyramid Hill

Reservoir Reservoir Rosebud Rosebud Rowville Roxburgh Park

Sale Sandringham Seaford Seymour Shepparton Springvale St Albans Stawell Sunbury Sunshine Swan Hill

Terang Trentham Tullamarine

Upper Beaconsfield

Wangaratta Wantirna Warragul Warrnambool Wedderburn Werribee Wodonga Wonthaggi

Yarra Junction

 

Location Contact Courses Programs
Ararat

Ararat Campus, University of Ballarat
Laby Street, Ararat 3377
Ph: 03 5355 3024
Email: p.dalkin@ballarat.edu.au
Web: www.ballarat.edu.au
Contact: Peta Dalkin

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Course in Creative Writing.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: A Course in Creative Writing.

Ararat

University of Ballarat, Ararat and Langi Kal Kal Prisons
Warrak Road, Ararat 3377
Ph: 5352 1799
Email: aprison@netconnect.com.au
Contact: Programs Manager Adrian McMillan

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: Certificate 2 in Ceramics; Certificate 2 in Computers, Certificate 2 in Hospitality; Certificate 2 in Horticulture; various off-campus tertiary; VCE Distance Education.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy

Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House Inc
27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale 3875
Ph: 5152 5777

Contact: Leanne Jennings

 

• Other programs: General interest; first aid.

Ballarat

Ballarat East Community House
36 Steinfeld Street, Ballarat 3353
Ph: 5331 4107

Web: www.goldlinksweb.com/bech
Contact: Co-ordinator

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Special Needs Groups

Ballarat

University of Ballarat, SMB Campus of TAFE
107 Lydiard Street, Ballarat 3353
Ph: 5327 8240
Email: c.day@ballarat.edu.au
Web: www.ballarat.edu.au
Contact: Carmel Day

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Volunteer tutor training; Course in Creative Writing; CGEA off-campus.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: One-to-one adult basic literacy and numeracy program with volunteer tutors.

Beechworth

Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre
PO Box 226 Beechworth 3747
Ph: 03 5728 2386

Web: www.indigolearningcluster.com
Contact: Jane Bolton

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups

Benalla

The Centre for Continuing Education, Wangaratta and Benalla
50 Barkly Street (Box 583) Benalla
03 5762 4311
Email: benalla@thecentre.vic.edu.au
Web: www.thecentre.vic.edu.au
Contact: Judy Jeffrey

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 in Employment Skills Training; VCE English and distance education; BITES

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Pre-employment; Basic computer programs.

Benambra

Benambra Neighbourhood House Inc
34 Gibbo Street, Benambra 3900
Ph: 03 5159 9208
Email: benhouse@clearmail.com.au
Contact: Co-ordinator

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: General adult education, General preparatory, recreational activities, Over 55's. We are remote rural and cater to the needs of the people.

Bendigo

Bendigo Adult Literacy Group
22 McLaren Street, Bendigo 3550
Ph: 03 5442 2655
Email: swolfe@cebendigo.com.au
Web: www.cebendigo.com.au
Contact: Sandra Wolfe

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Special Needs Groups

Bendigo

Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE
McRae Street, Bendigo 3550
Ph: 03 5434 1432
Email: fwoodward@britafe.vic.edu.au
Web: www.britafe.vic.edu.au
Contact: Felicity Woodward

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Other courses: Certificates in Science for Adults; Certificate in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Basic Education; Night classes, Flexible Delivery including online; English for speakers of other languages; Preparation for further studies.

Bendigo

Continuing Education Bendigo
22 McLaren Street, Bendigo 3550
Ph: 03 5430 2100
Email: jrussell@cebendigo.com.au
Web: www.cebendigo.com.au
Contact: Janet Russell

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth

Bendoc

Bendoc Progress Association Inc
Dowling St, Bendoc 3888
Ph: (02) 6458 1402

Web: www.acr.net.au/~bendoc
Contact: Tony Redmond

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Other programs: Older people; computer classes; craft and cooking classes; seniors surfing; Internet caf• .

Bentleigh

Australian Greek Welfare Society
7 Union Street Brunswick 3056
Ph: 9388 9998
Email: elizabethr@agws.com.au
Web: www.agws.com.au
Contact: Elizabeth Rossiter

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Certificate 4 Assessment and Workplace Training

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language

Berriwillock

Birchip Business & Learning Centre
Tavener Street, Berriwillock 3531
Ph: 5492 2735
Email: birchip1@bigpond.net.au
Contact: Dawn Ferrier

 

• Other programs: Computer; General Preparatory; Craft.

Birchip

Birchip Business & Learning Centre
77 Cumming Avenue, Birchip 3483
Ph: 5492 2735
Email: birchip1@bigpond.net.au
Contact: Dawn Ferrier

 

• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Computer; General Preparatory; Craft.

Box Hill

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
1000 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 3128
Ph: 9286 9638
Email: s.polack@bhtafe.edu.au
Web: www.bhtafe.edu.au
Contact: Sally Polack

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth

Bright

Words on Wheels Bright Adult Education
Railway Avenue Bright 3741
Ph: 5750 1243
Email: Lou.mot@gmail.com
Contact: Louisa Vale

• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: One-to-one adult literacy training

Broadmeadows

Banksia Gardens Community Centre
69-75 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows 3047
Ph: 9309 8531
Email: banksia@bigpond.net.au
Contact: Co-ordinator Grina Dougall

 

• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Non-accredited Introduction to child care; women's programs.

Broadmeadows

Dallas Neighbourhood House
182 Widford Street, Broadmeadows 3047
Ph: 9302 2131 9302 1488
Email: dallasnh@alphalink.com.au
Web: www.alphalink.com.au/~dallasnh
Contact: Moya White

• Other courses: Certificate 3 in Community Services (Aged Care)

• English as a Second Language

Broadmeadows

Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE
Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows, 3047
Ph: 9279 2446
Email: pmorrow@kangan.edu.au
Contact: Christine Dean, Pauline Morrow, Chris Tully

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language

Broadmeadows

Northern AMEP - NMIT
Corner Blair and Belfast Streets, Broadmeadows 3047
03 9309 2833
Email: nickib-ls@nmit.vic.edu.au
Contact: Nicki Bruce

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)

• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Other programs: Adult Migrant English Progam (AMEP)

Broadmeadows

Workforce Plus
Meadow Heights Visy Care Learning Centre
Ph: 9309 8333
Email: training@workforceplus.org.au
Web: www.workforceplus.org.au
Contact: Derek Kosbab

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language

Broadmeadows

Workforce Plus
56 Chiltern Street Broadmeadows 3047
Ph: 9309 8333
Email: training@workforceplus.org.au
Web: www.workforceplus.org.au
Contact: Derek Kosbab

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Retail operations; Aged Care; Child Care.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth

Broadmeadows

Workforce Plus
56 Chiltern Street Broadmeadows 3047
Ph: 9309 8333
Email: training@workforceplus.org.au
Web: www.workforceplus.org.au
Contact: Derek Kosbab

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: Accredited Training in retail operations; Child Care; Aged Care Work.

Brunswick

Australian Greek Welfare Society
7 Union Street Brunswick 3056
Ph: 9388 9998
Email: elizabethr@agws.com.au
Web: www.agws.com.au
Contact: Elizabeth Rossiter

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Certificate 4 Assessment and Workplace Training

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language

Brunswick

Brunswick Neighbourhood House
18 Garden Street Brunswick 3056
Ph: 9387 9901 9388 0729

Web: users.tpg.com.au/bnhc
Contact: Program Co-ordinator Sue Silk

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Certificate 2 and 3 Information Technology.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Social support programs for women including single mothers; Extensive range of disability programs and recreational programs. Registered childcare provided.

Brunswick

Brunswick Neighbourhood House
43A De Carle Street, Brunswick 3056
Ph: 9387 9901 9388 0729

Web: users.tpg.com.au/bnhc
Contact: Program Co-ordinator Sue Silk

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Certificate 2 and 3 Information Technology.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Extensive range of disability programs and recreational programs;venue hire and public computer access.

Brunswick East

Aboriginal Community Elders Services (ACES)
5 Parkview Avenue East Brunswick 3057
Ph: 9383 4244, 9383 4355

Contact: Day Care Co-ordinator Alister Thorpe

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups

Burwood

Gawith Villa Adult Training Support Service
Deakin University, Burwood Hwy Burwood 3143
Ph: 9509 4266

Contact: Carmine Laghi

• Other courses: Certificate of Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education

Camperdown

Corangamite District Adult Education Group Inc
124 Manifold Street, Camperdown 3260
Ph: 03 5593 2920
Email: cdae@bigpond.com
Web: www.cdaeg.com.au
Contact: Len Wiseman

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy

Cann River

Cann River Community Centre
Cann River Community Centre, Cann River P-12 College
Ph: 5158 6465

Contact: Simon Crawshaw

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Youth

Carlton North

Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
20 Princes Street Carlton North 3054
Ph: 9347 7072
Email: sarahd@cnlc.org.au
Contact: Further Education Co-ordinator Sarah Deasey

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Computer courses.

Castlemaine

Castlemaine and District Continuing Education Inc.
30 Templeton street, Castlemaine 3450
Ph: 5472 3299
Email: 1
Contact:

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth

Chadstone

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Batesford Road, Chadstone 3148
Ph: 9564 1665
Email: rhondar@holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Web: www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Contact: ALBE Co-ordinator Rhonda Raisbeck

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Certificates in Science for Adults (CSA), Certificate in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups

Chadstone

Waverley Adult Literacy Program Inc
34 Amaroo Street, Chadstone 3148
Ph: 03 9807 2322
Email: walp@vicnet.com.au
Web: vicnet.com.au/~walp.com
Contact: Gloria Parker

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: One-to-one tuition.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Clayton

Dixon House - Anglicare
2 Dixon Street Clayton 3168
Ph: 9543 8911
Email: dixonhouse@anglicarevic.org.au
Contact: Judy Enticott

• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: CGEA module - Advanced Reading and Writing; CGEA module - Living in Australia; CELL 2 Oral communication - Conversation and Craft

• English as a Second Language

Cobram

Cobram Community House Incorporated
45 Punt Road, Cobram 3644
Ph: 03 5872 2224
Email: cobram@murraychannels.org.au
Web: www.murraychannnels.org.au
Contact: Gayle Berg von Lindhe RTO Coordinator

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Training Packages

Coburg

Moreland Adult Education Association Inc
C/o Coburg Library, Victoria St, Coburg 3058
Ph: 93557344
Email: maecl@hard.net.au
Web: www.mae.vic.edu.au
Contact: Margaret Curlewis

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Other courses: VCE, Vocational certificates 2

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Seniors.

Coburg

Nicholson Neighbourhood House
32 Nicholson Street East Coburg 3058
Ph: 9386 8377
Email: nsch@webprophets.net.au
Contact: Co-ordinator

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Computer courses;Certificate 4 in Small Business Management; recreational classes.

Coburg

Workforce Plus
591 Sydney Road, Coburg 3047
Ph: 9309 8333
Email: training@workforceplus.org.au
Web: www.workforceplus.org.au
Contact: Derek Kosbab

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy

Coburg North

Sussex Neighbourhood House
235-237 Sussex Street North Coburg 3058
Ph: 9350 4624
Email: leigh@sussexnh.org.au
Web: www.sussexnh.org.au
Contact: Adult Education Co-ordinator Leigh Cook

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)

• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: very good disability access, accredited computer training; social and recreational; programs.

Colac

Colac Adult and Community Education
6 Murray Street, Colac 3250
5231 9500
Email: colacace@colacace.com.au
Web: www.colacace.com.au
Contact: Jan Healey

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: VCE; VET Community Services Certificate 3, 4 Aged Care; Certificate 3 HACC; Certificate 3, 4, Dip, Adv Dip Disability Work; Integration Aide; Certificate 2, 3, 4, Dip. Business; OHS, Certificate 1 Information Technology; Units of Hospitality and Transport.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Collingwood

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
20 Otter Street Collingwood 3066
Ph: 9269 1721
Email: lorraineh-ls@nmit.vic.edu.au
Web: www.nmit.vic.edu.au/courses/foundation
Contact: Lorraine Hatcher-Friel

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth

Craigieburn

Craigieburn Education and Community Centre Inc
20 Selwyn Avenue, Craigieburn 3064
Ph: 9308 1477
Email: ceacc@tpg.com.au
Web: www.selwynhouse.org.au
Contact: Rita McMillan

 

• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups

Cranbourne

Chisholm Institute
New Holland Drive, Cranbourne 3977
03 5990 7181
Email: olive.wood@chisholm.vic.edu.au
Web: www.chisholm.vic.edu.au
Contact: Olive Wood

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 in Work Education

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Cranbourne North

Merinda Park Community Centre
151-153 Endeavour Drive, Cranbourne North 3977
Ph: 5996 9506
Email: rita@merindapark.com.au
Web: www.merindapark.com.au
Contact: Literacy Co ordinator Rita Poole

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: Youth Pathways Program. YPP focussed actvities for a small group of youth who have been out of education for some time.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Other programs: VCAL for young people 16 - 19.

Cranbourne-Langwarrin

Peninsula Access Support & Training Inc. PAST
Ring for location choices
Ph: 9775 7333
Email: past@satlink.com.au
Contact: ACFE Co-ordinator Kath Moodie

 

• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Information Technology

Creswick

Creswick Adult Learning Centre & Neighbourhood House Inc.
19-21 Victoria Street (corner Napier Street), Creswick 3363
Ph: 5345 2356
Email: calcan@netconnect.com.au
Web: www.goldlinksweb.com/calcan
Contact: Centre Manager

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education

Croydon

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
12-50 Norton Road, Croydon 3136
9210 1215
Email: jkearton@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Julia Kearton

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: Certificate in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Other programs: LLNP Literacy and numeracy program, special needs groups.

Croydon

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
12-50 Norton Road, Croydon 3136
9214 5591
Email: lgijsbers@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Lois Gijsbers

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: AMEP, LLNP and OTTE funded places are available.

Croydon

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
12-50 Norton Road, Croydon 3136
Ph: 9210 1963
Email: jhagston@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Jan Hagston

• Other courses: Competencies from Training Packages relevant to the workplace

• Other programs: Workplace English Language and Literacy (and Numeracy)

Culgoa

Birchip Business & Learning Centre
Main Street, Culgoa 3529
Ph: 5492 2735
Email: birchip1@bigpond.net.au
Contact: Dawn Ferrier

 

• Other programs: Computer; General Preparatory; Craft.

Dandenong

Chisholm Institute
136 Cleeland Street Dandenong 3175
03 9212 5167
Email: homaira.akbar@chisholm.vic.edu.au
Web: www.chisholm.vic.edu.au
Contact: Homaira Akbar

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 in Work Education VCE

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Dandenong

City of Greater Dandenong
Stuart Street, Dandenong 3171
Ph: 9239 5326
Email: apan@cgd.vic.gov.au
Contact: Philipa Evers E-mail pevers@cgd.vic.gov.au

• Other courses: Free assessment and referral service of all major certificates to the appropriate organisations. Free Open Learning Centre.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Referral to any type of class - vocational or recreational

Dandenong

Dandenong Neighbourhood House
34 King Street Dandenong 3175
Ph: 9792 5298
Email: dynhouse@satlink.com.au
Web: www.commlearn.edu.au
Contact: Co-ordinator Amanda Hudson

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate of Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Personal development, computers, support groups etc.

Dandenong

Wellsprings for Women
79 Langhorne Street Dandenong 3175
Ph: 9701 3740
Email: wells@satlink.com.au
Contact: Ann Haplin

 

• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: A range of programs for older women. Multicultural support groups. Literacy for Migrant Women. Personal Development. Women's Health programs

Daylesford

Daylesford Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre
13 Camp Street, Daylesford 3460
Ph: 5348 3569
Email: dnhlc@bigpond.com
Contact: Manager Kathleen Brannigan

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups

Deer Park

Community West
Programs held in various areas throughout Brimbank.
Ph: 03 9363 9931
Email: barbc@communitywest.org.au
Web: www.communitywest.org.au
Contact: Barbara Coshan

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1, 2 and 3 in Business.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Computers for Beginners; Introduction to computers; English and computers; Introduction to Publisher, PowerPoint and Access; Digital camera and Movie maker.

Diamond Creek

Living and Learning Nillumbik
119 Cowin Street, Diamond Creek 3089
9438 5350
Email: living.learning@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Web: www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Contact: Co-ordinator Jenny Baker

• Other courses: Certificate 2 in Community Services CHC20202; Certificate 3 in Aged Care Work CHC30102; Certificate 3 in Children's Services CHC30402; Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment TAA40104A.

• Other programs: Accredited training, community programs, programs for people with disability, childcare services.

Dingley Village

Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre
31b Marcus Road, Dingley Village 3172
Ph: 03 9558 1866
Email: dvnc@satlink.com.au
Web: www.dvnc.com.au
Contact: Pam Gates

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: Small business, employment and computer skills.

Doncaster

Australian Greek Welfare Society
7 Union Street Brunswick 3056
Ph: 9388 9998
Email: elizabethr@agws.com.au
Web: www.agws.com.au
Contact: Elizabeth Rossiter

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Certificate 4 Assessment and Workplace Training

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language

Echuca

Echuca Neighbourhood House
261 High Street Echuca 3564
Ph: 5482 6914
Email: EchucaNHouse@bigpond.com
Contact: Liz O'Byrne

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Special Needs Groups

Eltham

Living and Learning Nillumbik
739 Main Road Eltham 3095
Ph: 9430 1313
Email: living.learning@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Web: www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Contact: Co-ordinator Jenny Baker

• Other courses: Certificate 2 in Community Services CHC20202; Certificate 3 in Aged Care Work CHC30102; Certificate 3 in Children's Services CHC30402; Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment TAA40104A.

• Other programs: Accredited training, community programs, programs for people with disability, childcare services.

Endeavour Hills

Endeavour Hills UC Neighbourhood House
10 Raymond McMahon Blvd, Endeavour Hills 3802
Ph: 03 9700 3789
Email: ehunc@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.ehunc.org.au
Contact: Bev Lamont or Cathy Froiland - Co-ordinators

 

• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: E-CAL (English - Computer Assisted Learning); Computer classes for beginners and seniors' Various other adult classes available so please check website.

Epping

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
Cnr Dalton Road & Cooper Street Epping 3076
Ph: 03 9269 1023
Email: philomenag-ls@nmit.vic.edu.au
Web: www.nmit.edu.au/courses/vocational/esl
Contact: Philomena Govias

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Adult migrant education programs

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Other programs: Specifically tailor course to meet the needs of core groups

Fairfield

Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria
276 Heidelberg Road Fairfield 3078
Ph: 03 8486 4200
Email: bdoyle@mifellowship.org
Contact: Bernadette Doyle

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education

Ferntree Gully

Mountain District Women's Co-op Ltd
13-15 The Avenue Ferntree Gully 3156
Ph: 9758 7859
Email: office@mdwc.com.au
Web: www.acelearnforlife.com.au
Contact:

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: VCE subjects; Certificate 2 in Business; Certificate 1 and 2 in Information Technology (Applications).

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth

Fitzroy North

Holden Street Neighbourhood House
128 Holden Street, Fitzroy North 3068
Ph: 03 9489 9929
Email: holdensnh@internode.on.net
Contact: Program Co-ordinator

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups

Flemington

Flemington Reading and Writing Program
28 Farnham Street Flemington 3031
Ph: 9376 1281

Contact:

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Computer skills/multimedia.

Footscray

Victoria University
Footscray Nicholson Campus, Cnr Albert and Buckley Street, Footscray 3011
Ph: 03 9919 7244
Email: Dhammika.Fernando@vu.edu.au
Web: www.vu.edu.au
Contact: Program Manager, Adult Migrant English Programs

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Other programs: English for Aged Care Studies; English for Health Professionals.

Footscray

Victoria University, Footscray Nicholson Campus
Footscray Nicholson Campus, Cnr Albert and Buckley Street, Footscray 3011
Ph: 03 9919 7918
Email: jennifer.lees@vu.edu.au
Web: wdb.vu.au/abe/index.html
Contact: Jennifer Lees

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Distance education - Literacy; CGEA; Course in Planning for Employment and Training; Certificate 4 in Further Education; Certificate 1 in Work Education; Futures for Young Adults; Jobnet Program; English for Aged Care Studies; English for Health Professionals; ESL Frameworks - English as a Second Language; ESL Youth Access Program; Certificate 1 in Information Technology; Women's Access Course.

• Adult Literacy an

Foster

Foster Community House
Cnr Station Rd & Court St, Foster Village 3960
Ph: 5682 1101
Email: fchoff@dcsi.net.au
Web: www.prom.net/foster.htm
Contact: Margaret Campbell and Terri Potter

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language

Frankston

Chisholm Institute
Fletcher Road Frankston 3199
03 9238 8577
Email: deidre.clarke@chisholm.vic.edu.au
Web: www.chisholm.vic.edu.au
Contact: Deidre Clarke

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 in Work Education VCE

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Frankston

Peninsula Access Support & Training Inc. PAST
4/108-120 Young Street, Frankston 3199
Ph: 9775 7333
Email: past@satlink.com.au
Contact: ACFE Co-ordinator Kath Moodie

 

• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Basic PC and Internet; Basic First Aid; Literacy through the Arts; Current affairs; Debate team.

Geelong

Geelong Adult Training and Education
30 Brougham Street, Geelong
Ph: 03 5229 0663
Email: Ros@gate.vic.edu.au
Web: www.gate.vic.edu.au
Contact:

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Special Needs Groups

Geelong

Gordon Institute of TAFE
2 Fenwick Street, Geelong 3220
Ph: 03 5225 5912
Email: jradalj@gordontafe.edu.au
Web: www.gordontafe.edu.au
Contact: John Radalj

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 in Work Education; Futures for Young Adults; ESL Frameworks - English as a Second Language; ESL Youth Access Program; Women's Access courses including Certificate 2 in Business, CGEA and Course in Further Education Art Studies; Victorian Certificate of Education.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Geelong North

Create (Geelong) Inc.
Osborne Park, Swinburne Street, North Geelong 3215
Ph: 5272 2561
Email: audrey@creategeelong.com
Web: www.creategeelong.com
Contact: Audrey Ysenbruk - ACE Co-ordinator

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN); Certificate 1 in Vocational Preparation, Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Children's Services. Integration/Teacher's Aide.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Special Needs Groups

Geelong North (Hamlyn Heights)

Vines Road Community Centre
49 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights 3215
Ph: 5277 9027
Email: barb_VRCC@hotmail.com
Web: www.vinesroadcc.com.au
Contact: Barbara Tyler

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: One-to-one tutition for young people with literacy needs in traineeships, ESL, small group literacy classes for all ages, individual learning, disability support, computer literacy for all ages and abilities.

Glen Waverley

Mountain District Women's Co-op Ltd
Mount Street Neighbourhood House, 8 Mount Street, Glen Waverley 3150
Ph: 9758 7859
Email: office@mdwc.com.au
Web: www.acelearnforlife.com.au
Contact:

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• English as a Second Language

Glenroy

Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre
5B Cromwell Street, Glenroy 3046
Ph: 9304 3910
Email: manager@glenlink.vic.edu.au
Contact: Jude Newcombe

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: ESL Frameworks

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Information Technology, Neighbourhood House programs including fitness, arts Turkish Women's Group.

Hallam

Hallam Community Centre Inc
56 Kays Avenue, Hallam 3803
Ph: 9703 1688
Email: hallamcc@bigpond.com.au
Web: www.hallamcc.com.au
Contact: Dianne Wilson

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Other programs: Introduction to Word, Excel and Publisher.

Hamilton

Southern Grampians Adult Education
89 Gray Street, Hamilton 3300
Ph: 5571 9900
Email: neesonj@sgae.vic.edu.au
Web: www.sgae.vic.edu.au
Contact: Executive Officer Julie Neeson

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Hampton Park

Hampton Park Community House
16-20 Stuart Street, Hampton Park 3976
Ph: 9799 0708
Email: jackie@hamptonparkch.com.au
Web: www.hamptonparkch.com.au
Contact: Jackie Bourke

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)

• English as a Second Language

Hawthorn

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
John Street, Hawthorn 3122
Ph: 9210 1963
Email: jhagston@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Jan Hagston

• Other courses: Competencies from Training Packages relevant to the workplace

• Other programs: Workplace English Language and Literacy (and Numeracy)

Hawthorn

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
John Street, Hawthorn 3122
9214 5591
Email: lgijsbers@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Lois Gijsbers

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: AMEP, LLNP and OTTE funded places are available.

Hawthorn

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
John Street, Hawthorn 3122
9210 1215
Email: jkearton@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Julia Kearton

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Other programs: LLNP Literacy and numeracy program.

Heidelberg

Yarra Valley U3A
208 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg 3084
Ph: 9458 2000

Contact: Ann Jesty, Course Convenor

 

• Other programs: Diverse range of recreational short courses.

Heidelberg West

Olympic Adult Education
233 Southern Road, West Heidelberg 3081
Ph: 9450 2665
Email: olympic@oae.vic.edu.au
Web: www.oae.vic.edu.au
Contact: Cameron Bragg

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Other courses: Certificate I in Information Technology; Certificate I in Vocational Preparation; Certificate III in Children's Services; Certificate I and II in Horticulture; Certificate I in Business.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups

Heidelberg West

Olympic Adult Education
C/- Banyule Community Health, 21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg 3081
Ph: 9450 2665
Email: olympic@oae.vic.edu.au
Web: www.oae.vic.edu.au
Contact: Cameron Bragg

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 in Information Technology.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups

Heyfield

Heyfield Community Resource Centre Inc
5 George Street, Heyfield 3858
Ph: 5148 2100

Web: www.heyfield.net
Contact: Hazel Purvis

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Other programs: Various self-help and recreational courses.

Hoppers Crossing

Victoria University, Footscray Nicholson Campus
Werribee Campus, Hoppers Lane, Hoppers Crossing 3029
9216 8243; 9284 8856; 9216 8253
Email: jennifer.lees@vu.edu.au
Web: wdb.vu.au/abe/index.html
Contact: Debbie Soccio or Jenny lees

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Distance education - Literacy; CGEA; Course in Planning for Employment and Training.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Industry delivery.

Horsham

On Track Learning Wimmera Inc
Baillie Street, Horsham 3402
Ph: 5362 2682
Email: otl@vic.chariot.net.au
Web: www.ontracklearning.org.au
Contact: Tammy Smith, Administrative Officer

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate 4 in Liberal Arts; (In 2007 possibly Certificate 3 in Education (Language and Literacy Stream)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Police Plus - to help people prepare for Police entrance exam.

Horsham

University of Ballarat
Baillie Street, Horsham 3402
Ph: 5362 2702
Email: m.kirsopp@ballarat.edu.au
Web: www.ballarat.edu.au
Contact: Mandy Kirsopp

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Course in Creative Writing; Course in Family Literacy; Certificate 3 in Learning Pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Horsham

Wimmera Hub Inc
Civic Building, Urquhart Street, Horsham 3402
Ph: 03 5382 5111
Email: info@hub.org.au
Web: www.hub.org.au
Contact: Short Course Coordinator Diane Baillie

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Kerang

Kerang Learning Centre
11 Scoresby Street, Kerang 3579
Ph: 03 5452 2408
Email: klc@keranglc.edu.au
Web: www.keranglc.edu.au
Contact: Lyn Breen

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Special Needs Groups

Kew

Kew Neighbourhood House
2-12 Derby Street, Kew 3101
Ph: 9853 3126
Email: robin.kenrick@kewnlc.org.au
Contact: Robin Kenrick

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Certificates 1-3 in ESL (Access).

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups

Kyabram

Kyabram Community Centre
21-25 Lake Road Kyabram 3620
Ph: 5852 0000
Email: kclc@kyabram.com
Web: www.kyabram.com
Contact: Pam Whipp

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: A wide range of vocational courses.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Langwarrin

Langwarrin Community Centre
2 Lang Road Langwarrin 3910
Ph: 03 9789 7653
Email: langcom@fox.net.au
Web: www.langwarrincc.org.au
Contact: Manager Maree Saleeba

 

• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Computers; Health and Wellbeing, craft and hobby; Seniors; Childcare. Other courses: Adult Literacy Course for people with an intellectual disability; Healing Group; Seniors Computers.

Lilydale

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
Melba Avenue, Lilydale 3140
9210 1215
Email: jkearton@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Julia Kearton

• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: Certificate in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN)

• Youth
• Other programs: Special needs.

Mansfield

MACCRO Mansfield Adult Autistic Services Ltd
8 Highett Street Mansfield 3724
Ph: 5775 1904
Email: maccro@mansfield.net.au
Contact: Kristine Holland

• Other courses: Certificates in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy

Maryborough

Goldfields Employment and Learning Centre Inc.
88 Burke Street, Maryborough 3465
Ph: 03 5461 3185
Email: gelc@gelc.org.au
Contact: Literacy Co-ordinator

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 in Transition Education; Certificate 1 in Work Education

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Melbourne

Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES)
255 William Street, Melbourne 3000
Ph: 9926 4693

Web: www.ames.net.au
Contact: Contracts Administrator Stan Angelidis

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth

Melbourne

Centre for Adult Education
Level 2 253 Flinders Lane Melbourne 3000
9652 0719
Email: diannep@cae.edu.au
Web: www.cae.edu.au
Contact: Dianne Parslow

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 and 2 Information Technology; Certificate 2 Business Administration.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Melbourne

Yooralla
244 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Ph: 03 9916 5812
Email: judithp@yooralla.com.au
Web: www.yooralla.com.au
Contact: Judith Price

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 Transition Education

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Other programs: PreVocational Training

Meredith

Meredith Community House
4 Russell Street Meredith 3333
Ph: 5286 1348
Email: mch@netconnect.com.au
Web: www.goldlinksweb.com/mch
Contact: Co-ordinator Joan Brick

• Other courses: Food Handling; First Aid Level 2.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Vocational; General Preparatory; craft and hobbies.

Mildura

MADEC
339 Deakin Street
Ph: 03 5023 7233
Email: dzacher@madec.edu.au
Web: www.madec.edu.au
Contact: Derek Bowman (Numeracy), Sandra Curr (Literacy)

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Special Needs Groups

Mill Park

Mill Park Community House
68 Mill Park Drive Mill Park 3082
Ph: 9404 4565
Email: admin@millparkcommunityhouse.com
Contact: Lynne Harris

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Other programs: Special needs groups - intellectual disability.

Moe

Moe Life Skills Community centre
2A High Street Moe 3825
Ph: 5127 7999
Email: moelife@moelifeskills.vic.edu.au
Web: www.moelifeskills.vic.edu.au
Contact: Joelle Champert

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 in Work Education; Certificate 1 in Transition Education.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: MLSCC specialises in delivering education programs to people who have an intellectual disability.

Moorabbin

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE - Moorabbin Campus
488 South Road, Moorabbin 3148
Ph: 9209 5768
Email: audreyd@holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Web: www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Contact: Audrey Don

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Other courses: Certificate IV in ESL.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: English for Health Professionals; English For Engineers; English for Further Studies.

Morwell

Gippsland Accommodation & Rehabilitation Support Service
Cnr McDonald & Spry Streets, Morwell 3840
Ph: 5133 9237
Email: garss@garss.asn.au
Web: www.garss.asn.au
Contact: Adult Education Administration Jody Hamilton

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate of Work Education.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Other programs: GARSS is a community mental health support service that provides adult education to individuals who are living with or recovering from a diagnosed mental illness.

Morwell

i-GAIN Quality Learning Inc
58-60 Commercial Road, Morwell 3840
Ph: 5135 4300
Email: enquiries@igain.vic.edu.au
Web: www.igain.vic.edu.au
Contact: Maureen LeGassick

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy

Noble Park

Chisholm Institute
Douglas Street Noble Park 3174
03 9265 6937
Email: homa.akbar@chisholm.vic.edu.au
Web: www.chisholm.vic.edu.au
Contact: Homa Akbar

• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• English as a Second Language

Norlane

Create (Geelong) Inc.
Corner Cox and Melbourne Roads, Norlane 3241
5274 1191
Email: mtaadminstration@creategeelong.com
Web: www.creategeelong.com
Contact: Youth Programs and Support Services Manager

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Youth

Norlane

Geelong Adult Training and Education (GATE) Inc.
Rose Avenue, Norlane 3216
Ph: 03 5229 0663
Email: Ros@gate.vic.edu.au
Web: www.gate.vic.edu.au
Contact:

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: On Friday mornings, a self help class is held for special needs clients to improve their independence and living skills. English as a Second Language classes are held during the day and evening.

Northcote

Arts Project Australia
24 High Street, Northcote 3070
Ph: 9482 4484
Email: 4/2/2006
Web: www.artsproject.com.au
Contact: Cheryl Daye

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Other programs: Special needs - adults with an intellectually disability; Visual Arts

Ormond

Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre
419 North Road, Ormond 3204
Ph: 9578 8996
Email: gealc@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.gealc.org.au
Contact: Deborah King

• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: Computer classes (day, evening, beginner, advanced)

Pakenham

Living and Learning in Cardinia
6B Henry Street, Pakenham 3810
Ph: 5941 2389
Email: judy@llinc.com.au
Web: www.llinc.com.au
Contact: Judith Brown

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Certificate 2 Business; Certificate 3 Business; Certificate 4 Business (Small Business Management); Food Hygiene level 1; Food hygiene Supervisory, First Aid Level 2; MYOB, Quickbooks; Computers beginners and Intermediate; Excel, publisher.; various recreational courses.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language

Panton Hill

Living and Learning Nillumbik
18 Bishops Road, Panton Hill 3759
9719 7506
Email: living.learning@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Web: www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Contact: Co-ordinator Jenny Baker

• Other courses: Certificate 2 in Community Services CHC20202; Certificate 3 in Aged Care Work CHC30102; Certificate 3 in Children's Services CHC30402; Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment TAA40104A.

• Other programs: Accredited training, community programs, programs for people with disability, childcare services.

Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House
Corner Nott and Liardet Streets, Port Melbourne 3207
Ph: 03 9645 1476
Email: connect@pmnh.org.au
Web: www.pmnh.org.au
Contact: Kate Kelly

• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Drop In Art, Computers, Bridge, Community Gardens

       
Portland

Portland Workskills Inc.
Pioneer Plaza, Portland
Ph: 5523 1645
Email: admin@workskillsemployment.com.au
Contact: Kathy Taylor

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate II in Information Technology (Applications), Certificate III in Community Services (Children's Services)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Vocational Education. Also offer a range of non accredited computer classes and general preparation for work and study

Prahran

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
144 High Street, Prahran 3181
9214 5591
Email: lgijsbers@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Lois Gijsbers

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: AMEP, LLNP and OTTE funded places are available.

Prahran

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
144 High Street, Prahran 3181
Ph: 9210 1963
Email: jhagston@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Jan Hagston

• Other courses: Competencies from Training Packages relevant to the workplace

• Other programs: Workplace English Language and Literacy (and Numeracy)

Prahran

Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE)
144 High Street, Prahran 3181
9210 1215
Email: jkearton@swin.edu.au
Web: www.swinburne.edu.au
Contact: Julia Kearton

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Other programs: LLNP Literacy and numeracy program.

Preston

North Melbourne Institute of TAFE
77-91 St George Rd, Preston 3072
Ph: 9269 8382
Email: libbyh-acc@nmit.vic.edu.au
Web: www.nmit.edu.au/default.htm
Contact: Libby Hughes

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Deaf and Hard of hearing; Courses suitable for Women; Liberal Arts; Professional Writing and Editing; Certificates 3 and 4 in Science

Preston

North Melbourne Institute of TAFE
77-91 St Georges Road Preston 3072
Ph: 9269 8305
Email: SusanH-FS@nmit.vic.edu.au
Web: www.nmit.vic.edu.au
Contact: AMEP Manager Susan Healey

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Adult Migrant English (AMEP) Program (full-time and part-time day, evening).

 

Preston

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
77-91 St Georges Road Preston 3072
Ph: 03 9269 8302
Email: pauls-ls@nmit.vic.edu.au
Web: www.nmit.edu.au/courses/vocational
Contact: Co-ordinator

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language

Preston

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE Youth Unit
Jessie Street Preston 3072
Ph: 03 9269 8310
Email: youthunit@nmit.vic.edu.au
Web: www.nmit.vic.edu.au
Contact: Ann Haynes

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• English as a Second Language
• Youth

Preston

Preston Neighbourhood House
218 High Street, Preston 3072
Ph: 9484 5806

Web: www.prestonhouse.org.au
Contact: Niel Gidman

• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Computers; Vocational education - floristry; recreational and leisure courses.

Preston


77-91 St Georges Road, Preston 3072
Ph:

Contact:

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Alternate Year 11; Return to study; Professional writing and editing; Moving into science and technology; Advancing into mathematics and science; Liberal arts.

Pyramid Hill

Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House
22 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill 3575
Ph: 03 5455 7129
Email: hilhouse@malleenet.net.au
Web: www.malleenet.net.au/~hilhouse
Contact:

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Other programs: General computer knowledge.

Reservoir

PRACE Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education
Merrilands Community Centre, 35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir 3073
Ph: 9462 6077
Email: ancy@prace.vic.edu.au
Web: www.prace.vic.edu.au
Contact: Ancy Kurban

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 and 2 Horticulture; Certificate 1 and 2 Retail Operations; Certificate 1 and 2 Information Technology.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: VET (see Courses)

Reservoir

PRACE Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education
252 Broadway, Reservoir 3073
Ph: 9462 6077
Email: ancy@prace.vic.edu.au
Web: www.prace.vic.edu.au
Contact: Ancy Kurban

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 and 2 Horticulture; Certificate 1 and 2 Retail Operations; Certificate 1 and 2 Information Technology.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: VET (see Courses)

Rosebud

Peninsula Adult Education and Literacy
15 Mitchell Street, Rosebud 3939
5986 8177 or 5982 2811
Email: pael@satlink.com.au
Web: www.vicnet.net.au/~pael
Contact: Lyn Treloar

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Artways - folio preparation for further studies in art.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: One-to-one volunteer literacy/numeracy tutor training; basic computer courses; alternatives in health.

Rosebud

Peninsula Training and Employment Program Inc.
1337 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 3939
Ph: 5986 4623
Email: admin@ptep.com.au
Web: www.ptep.com.au
Contact: Steven Wright

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training; Certificate 2 in General Construction; Certificate 3 in Business Administration; Certificate 4 in Business Administration; Certificate 2 & 3 in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens); Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Landscape and Nursery); Diploma of Horticulture; Food Handlers Certificate. Beginner to advanced computers including Windows, Microsoft Office, MYOB, Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Photoshop, Internet & Email.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Work for the Dole; Community Jobs Program.

Rowville

Mountain District Women's Co-op Ltd
Rowville and District Neighbourhood House, 20 Fulham Road, Rowville 3178
Ph: 9758 7859
Email: office@mdwc.com.au
Web: www.acelearnforlife.com.au
Contact:

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• English as a Second Language

Roxburgh Park

Roxburgh Park Homestead Community Arts and Cultural Centre
30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park 3064
Ph: 9308 0794
Email: homestead@roxburghparkhomestead.com
Web: www.roxburghparkhomestead.com
Contact: Donna Mantello

• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)

• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: Introduction to Word; Introduction to Excel; recreational classes.

Sale

Sale Neighbourhood House
19-21 Leslie Street, Sale
Ph: 5144 5747
Email: snh@netspace.net.au
Web: www.netspace.net.au/~snh
Contact: Kaye Hughes and Bronwyn McLay

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Other programs: General Preparatory; General Adult Education; Vocational Education; computer courses, craft and leisure classes; personal development courses.

Sandringham

Sandybeach Centre
Corner Beach Road and Sims Street, Sandringham 3191
Ph: 9598 2155
Email: progco@sandybeach.org.au
Web: www.sandybeach.org.au
Contact: Program Co-ordinator

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate 4 in Assessment and Workplace Training; Certificate 1 in Information Technology; Entry level Computer and Office Skills; BITES program; Certificate 4 in Professional Writing and Editing; general interest courses.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: DisAbility programs.

Seaford

Belvedere Community Centre
36 Belvedere Road, Seaford 3198
Ph: 9776 8922
Email: belveder@satlink.com.au
Web: www.belvedere.org.au
Contact: Sharon Allen

 

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Other programs: Compter; recreational.

Seymour

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
Street address not specified
1300 733 111
Email: ssinclair@gotafe.vic.edu.au
Web: www.gotafe.vic.edu.au
Contact: Sally Freeman

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: CGEA at all certificate levels both on-campus and off-campus; CWE.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Shepparton

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
Fryers St Shepparton 3630
Ph: 03 5833 2573
Email: amcleod@gotafe.vic.edu.au
Web: www.gotafe.vic.edu.au
Contact: Angela McLeod

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Other courses: Certificate 1 in Work Education; Course in Family Literacy; Auslan; Preparation for Entrance Exams

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Peparation for entrance tests; Improve your writing.

Shepparton

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
Fryers Street Campus, Shepparton 3630
1300 733 111
Email: ssinclair@gotafe.vic.edu.au
Web: www.gotafe.vic.edu.au
Contact: Michael Kreskas

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: CGEA at all certificate levels both on-campus and off-campus; CSWE Certificate 1 and 2.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: BITES program.

Shepparton

North Shepparton Community & Learning Centre
54-58 Olympic Avenue, Shepparton 3630
Ph: 03 5821 5770
Email: nsclc@mcmedia.com.au
Contact: CGEA Teacher Darren Grainger

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth

Shepparton

Shepparton Adult and Community Education
130 Rowe Street, Shepparton 3630
Ph: 03 5831 4029
Email: shepace@iinet.net.au
Web: www.sheppartonace.com.au
Contact: Manager Adrienne Collyer

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Certificate in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (CIALN)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Certificate 2 in Information Technology; Certificate in Vocational Preparation; Certificate 2 in Community Service Support Work.

Springvale

City of Greater Dandenong
411 Springvale Road, Springvale 3171
Ph: 9239 5326
Email: apan@cgd.vic.gov.au
Contact: Ann Pan

• Other courses: Free assessment and referral service of all major certificates to the appropriate organisations. Free Open Learning Centre.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Referral to any type of class - vocational or recreational.

St Albans

Victoria University, Footscray Nicholson Campus
St Albans Campus, McKechnie Street, St Albans 3021
9365 2647; 9284 8545
Email: jennifer.lees@vu.edu.au
Web: wdb.vu.au/abe/index.html
Contact: Tricia Sabey or Dhammika Fernando

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Distance education - Literacy; CGEA.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Industry delivery.

Stawell

Stawell Campus, University of Ballarat
Corner Sloane and Skene Streets, Stawell 3380
Ph: 5358 7245
Email: g.monaghan@ballarat.edu.au
Web: www.ballarat.edu.au
Contact: Geraldine Monaghan

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: A Course in Creative Writing

Sunbury

Victoria University, Footscray Nicholson Campus
Sunbury Campus, Jacksons Hill, The Avenue, Sunbury 3429
9284 8856; 9218 3356
Email: jennifer.lees@vu.edu.au
Web: wdb.vu.au/abe/index.html
Contact: Debbie Soccio or Frank Zarosinski

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Other courses: Distance education - Literacy; CGEA; Rotunda Creative Writing Centre.

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Industry delivery.

Sunshine

Australian Greek Welfare Society
7 Union Street Brunswick 3056
Ph: 9388 9998
Email: elizabethr@agws.com.au
Web: www.agws.com.au
Contact: Elizabeth Rossiter

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)
• Certificates in English Language Literacies (CELL)
• Other courses: Certificate 4 Assessment and Workplace Training

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language

Sunshine

Victoria University
460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine
03 9919 7244
Email: Dhammika.Fernando@vu.edu.au
Web: www.vu.edu.au
Contact: Program Manager, Adult Migrant English Programs

• Certificates of Spoken and Written English (CSWE)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• Numeracy
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups

Swan Hill

Murray Adult Community Education - Swan Hill Inc.
429 Campbell Street Swan Hill 3585
Ph: 03 5032 3719
Email: learn@macesh.vic.edu.au
Web: www.macesh.vic.edu.au
Contact: Program Co-ordinator

• Certificates of General Education for Adults (CGEA)

• Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• English as a Second Language
• Youth
• Special Needs Groups
• Other programs: Independent living skills for those with a disability; one-to-one tutoring; vocational education; lifestyle and leisure programs; computer/software application courses; personal development courses.

Terang

Corangamite District Adult Education Group Inc
Shadforth Street, Terang 3264
03 5592 2554
Email: cdae@bigpond.com
Web: www.cdaeg.com.au
Contact: Gab