Sandybeach Centre

Enrol now in upcoming evening courses!

Volunteers — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:12:25 +0000

Excel for the Workplace starts on Monday 2 August and there are still a couple of places left. Call now to enquire or to enrol in this course which is conveniently scheduled after hours Mondays & Thursdays 6 – pm for 3 weeks.
Food Safety Supervisor – Implement Food Safety Procedures SITXFSAOO1A. Thursday 19 & 26 August 6 – 9 pm

Welcome to our new CEO Jeanette Brown

Volunteers — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:11:22 +0000

Welcome to Jeanette!

Jeanette Brown (CEO)
Bachelor of Arts, Diploma of Education (Monash), Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (Chair Academy USA), Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Skills Plus), Graduate Certificate in Career Development (RMIT)

Jeanette has worked in the Adult Community Education sector for over 20 years and has extensive experience both as a teacher in programs for culturally and linguistically diverse learners and as an Education Manager. Jeanette has a wide range of experience in financial, human and resource management in a range of programs including ESL, Literacy, VCE, VCAL, LOTE and Arts and Culture as well as a strong background in educational leadership and change management.

We welcome Jeanette to Sandybeach Centre, and we are already enjoying her leadership and sense of humour!

Visit from Jennifer Huppert MP

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:08:25 +0000

Jennifer Huppert MP, State Member for Southern Metropolitan Region, visited Sandybeach Centre in April to launch the Changing Face of Community Business – 2009 report. She noted in her speech to Parliament that she was “impressed by the dedication of the staff and volunteers”. Well, so are we!

Singing Water

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:14:24 +0000

The beautifully illustrated 2010 Life Stories book, Singing Water, is now available from Sandybeach Centre reception for $10.00 a copy.

The illustrations were created by members of the Sandybeach Artbeat classes, and the stories themselves range through childhood games, school days, dance hall days, war experiences, working life, family life, expatriate years, immigration, festivities and more. A perfect gift!

Find out more about the Life Stories and Artbeat classes here.

Volunteer Bus Jockeys needed !

Volunteers — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:24:46 +0000

Click here for more information.

New courses for job seekers

Volunteers — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:02:58 +0000

Want to get a job but not sure where to start? Need help with preparation of effective application letter and resume? Want to increase confidence and communication skills for work and life?

Click here and read more about 3 new courses: “Plan to Get That Job”; “Job Application and Interview Skills”; “Communication and Workplace Skills”.

New Courses – July to December

Volunteers — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:57:07 +0000

Our new courses are now listed on the website!

So take a look around – maybe you’d like to brush up on your cooking, or learn some basic computer skills? Study for fun, or expand your job skills!

Pop into the Centre if you’d like to pick up a brochure, or call us now to book your place.

Winners !!

Volunteers — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:59:25 +0000

Sandybeach Centre is the proud winner of the “Outstanding ACE Organisation Victoria Award 2009″.

The Adult Community Education sector via the Adult Community and Further Education Board makes this annual award to recognise outstanding work with students and participants. The Minister for Education, Hon Jacinta Allan awarded Sandybeach Centre this honor on the 19th August 2009.

New Art

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:42:19 +0000

Some recent work from the Artbeat group has been transformed into an exciting new animation. Watch the short film, and find out more about Artbeat.