Community Centres: Opening doors to learning and new career opportunities

Learning a new skill can enhance your life, boost your self-confidence and open doors to new career opportunities.

It can also be the chance to meet and interact with others in your community.

Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Nora Lamont said community houses offered all of this and more.

“From social, hobby and recreational workshops and activities, to short courses, education and workforce training, local community centres provide a whole host of fun and practical programs that carer to a wide range of interests and skill levels,” Cr Lamont said.

“Whether you’re looking to pursue a hobby or want to further your studies, community centres offer creative programs and classes that encourage artistic expression and personal and professional development – often for the fraction of the cost of alternatives, and sometimes free!”

“We are extremely fortunate here in Maroondah to have five community houses which offer affordable courses on topics such as computer training, writing, languages, arts and crafts, pottery, meditation, horticulture, exercise, and self-development,” Cr Lamont said.

“There are also nationally accredited vocational education and training (VET) courses designed to maximise your job prospects.”

“What’s more, community centres area a great way to connect with other community-based services, such as volunteering,” she said.

You can discover what’s on offer for Term 3 (July-September) at your nearest community centre located in Maroondah:

View courses and classes at Arrabri Community House

View courses and classes at Glen Park Community Centre

View courses and classes at Central Ringwood Community Centre

View courses and classes at North Ringwood Community House

View courses and classes at Yarrunga Community Centre