Semester 1, 2016 Community Information, Volunteering, Work Skills, Literary Arts, Healthy Living & Children’s Programs

11th Annual PAVE Festival 10th - 17th April 2016 FunFest April 10th 2016 Short course programs Emerald Community House 356 - 358 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald VIC 3782 Telephone: 03 5968 3881 Email: [email protected] www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au

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Book Direct Courses Mindfulness & Meditation QiGong For Cancer Workshop Centre of Resilience Children’s Programs Community Development Course Enrolment Details Creative Arts Dig In Community Cafe Emerald Market Employment Skills First Aid Food & Wine Garden & Environment Health & Wellbeing Information Technology Life Skills Literary Arts Literacy & Numeracy Occasional Child Care PAVE 3MDR Program

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Our Vision is to be a place where connections are made and opportunities are realized. Our Mission is to consistently meet the needs of the community by providing quality community development activities, programs and services.

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A Design for Living Housing Innovation Forum, PAVE Festival Sat April 16, 10am– 1pm ECH Hall

This is the first of three forums of housing to be run by the Centre for Resilience in the next 12 months. It is our intention that the forums will generate thought and discussion in the community that can lead to both individual and group level outcomes and action. Tiny houses, planning hurdles, alternative designs, sustainable off the grid lifestyles will all be discussed. Alvyn Williams: Alvyn is the principal architect at Soft Loud House Architects, Yarra Junction Sally Wills: Sally is the director of Small Change Design & Construction Pty Ltd and a registered domestic builder. Darren Hughes: Darren is the founder of the Tiny House Australia Facebook page, tiny house owner builder. Kerry Dawborn: Local sustainable living resource, living off the grid.

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Course Enrolment Details Membership Enrolment A membership of $10 for individuals & $15 for families applies to all users accessing any of the services at Emerald Community House. The membership fee is an annual fee from January to December and goes towards House administration, insurance, house operations and services. Course Enrolment To secure your place, payment must be made at the time of enrolment. Enrolment can be made in person, over the phone, via mail, fax or email to [email protected] even when we are closed! Enrolment and membership forms can be obtained from the House or downloaded at www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au. We accept cash, cheque, eftpos, Mastercard, Visa and direct deposits. Our banking details are BSB 063-842 Acct No 1009 3095. You must include your name and course code when making direct deposits. Cancellations ECH may cancel courses if minimum class numbers aren’t achieved. The House will contact participants in advance and fees will be refunded in the case of cancellation. However, if students cancel a class, a 10% administration fee will be charged. Late cancellations by students ( 7 calendar days or less prior to course start date) will not be eligible for any refund. Learn Local Emerald Community House is a member of Learn Local - a network of over 300 not-for-profit organisations across Victoria offering quality adult community education and training to people from all walks of life. Cardinia Shire Volunteer Subsidy Cardinia Shire offers a 50% subsidy on some courses offered at ECH. This subsidy is available only to Cardinia Shire volunteers undertaking courses that assist with marketing and recruitment, committees of management, grant writing and fundraising, effective communication, working with special needs, food handling, first aid, basic bookkeeping , IT and business planning. 4

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Computers - Day Course Code CD Learn all about the ins and outs of your computer in a supportive environment. Work at your own pace, guided by the tutor to help you learn what you need to know and are interested in such as simple documents, email and communicating through the internet. As your confidence grows learn about spreadsheets, inserting pictures or creating data bases. Participants can choose from Word, Windows, PowerPoint, Excel and more. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Wednesday Apr 20 - Jun 8, 8 weeks 12.30pm - 3pm, ECH Computer Room $70 including material & amenities fees. Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

Computers - Night Course Code CN With Julia Foster This course will expand your skills with Microsoft Office. Programs include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Internet and Email. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Monday Apr 18 - Jun 20, 8 weeks (No class Apr 25) 7.00pm - 9.30pm, ECH Computer Room $70 including material & amenities fees Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

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Information Technology iPad Social Group Course Code IPT This short course will cover the features of the iPad and demonstrate how to use it to access the internet and a range of social media, tools and apps. The group meets every Friday morning for T1; bring your technology and learn new skills in a fun environment. (Window Tablets are welcome & will cover Windows 10). Dates Time & Venue Cost

Friday , 4 weeks 9.30am - 11.30, ECH Computer Room $65 $5 fee for House iPad rental during entire course Bring your communications-capable iPad Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies

Computer / internet / Wi-Fi access at ECH! Power out at your house? Need to get some work done? Kids have a school project that needs a nice colour printout? Many residents have used our facilities when the power is out in their area, either a scheduled outage or because of a storm. Give us a call and we will always try to meet your IT needs.

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Special Benefit Screening– PAVE event

On the Banks of the Tigris: the hidden story of Iraqi music * Winner, Best Documentary - Baghdad International Film Festival * Magnificent! A rich array of personalities and music. - ABC Radio National

PAVE Festival– WWW.Pave.org.au Gem Theatre, 19 Kilvington Dr, Emerald Monday 11 April , 7:30pm - 9:45pm + Q&A with filmmakers & Middle Eastern food Cost: $5 per person Funds raised will support Asylum Seeker Resource Centre BOOKINGS & INFORMATION: http://www.pave.org.au/events/on-the-banks-ofthe-tigris-the-hidden-story-of-iraqi-music/ 7

Literacy & Numeracy Adult Literacy for Adults with a Disability Course Code ALFA This course is geared for those who will benefit from basic numeracy and literacy skills in a small friendly group environment. Using fun and interactive methods, students will also increase their confidence and abilities to work in a group. Book for the entire year and save 10%. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Monday Apr 11 - Jun 20, 9 weeks (no class Apr 25 & Jun 13) 9.30am - 11.30am, ECH Hall $80

One to One Adult Literacy & Numeracy Course Code OOALN . Dates Wednesday morning during Term 2 Time & Venue Computer Room Cost $40 per hour by appointment only

Everyday Literacy through Cooking Course Code ALTC With Sharyn Thomas Participants will learn literacy, numeracy and food handling skills through practical cooking demonstrations and preparing their own recipes, incorporating the 5 food groups. Ideal for those with special needs, participants will learn the fundamentals of food safety and handling including use and sanitising of equipment, preparation and storage of ingredients and storage of food types including dairy, dry goods, fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood and poultry. Hygiene procedures, identifying and preventing high risks and handling of waste items will be covered to provide safe practices and increase work place skills. Participants will also make up their own recipe book, using their literacy and numeracy skills while they learn how to prepare and cook a meal to take home and share. Dates Time & Venue Cost Materials

Monday Apr 11 - June 20, 9 weeks (no classes Apr 25 & June 13) Tuesday Apr 12 - June 21, 11 weeks 12.30pm - 2.30pm, ECH Hall and Kitchen 1pm - 3pm ECH Hall and Kitchen $60 each term, including materials & amenities fees Special dietary needs—add $20 8

Health & Wellbeing QiGong for Health & Healing Course Code QG With Maxine Gardner QIGONG, (chi gong), from which Tai Chi originated, uses the same principles of combining breath-work, movement and stillness to improve the quality of life on all levels. The purpose of these ancient exercises is to seek stillness (relaxation) in movement (chaos). Bringing these aspects into balance will help to provide participants with practical tools for coping with the daily stresses of everyday life. Qigong can improve flexibility, balance, and coordination. It can be beneficial for arthritis, for those recovering from surgery or illness. Or it can simply help hose who wish to enjoy the practice of a beautiful and gentle way of being, contributing to their health at the same time. First class is free for new participants as a trial. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Thursday Apr 21 - Jun 9, 8 weeks 7pm - 8.30pm, ECH Hall $150 Please bring water and a blanket

Bushwalking Course Code BW With Dot Radings Bushwalking is good for you and involves lots of fresh air, exercise and a healthy attitude. Join Dot and explore the beautiful bush environment of the hills area. Walks range from Gembrook to Lysterfield and anywhere in between. Reasonable fitness is required and there is some walking on unformed tracks. Dates Time & Venue Cost Required

Wednesday Apr 13 - Jun 22, 11 weeks 9.30am - 12:30pm, meet in front of Hall near bus stop $77, casual walkers $10 per walk plus membership (must be an ECH member to participate) Sturdy walking boots, sunhat, sunscreen & water. All walkers must complete an Emergency Contact Form before the first walk. Allow 15 minutes to complete. 9

Health & Wellbeing Wellbeing Program This popular innovative wellbeing program provides a diverse and fun environment for people to engage in various physical and intellectual activities that can improve quality of health and wellbeing. The program takes place in an environment that includes carers to develop friendships, receive support from the group and develops a network with a variety of people and age groups. We offer a range of structured fun activities to improve general wellbeing directed at people over 50. There is a focus on providing people with mental health challenges with an opportunity to get together for social gatherings, informal discussions as well as providing valuable information. Carers who support loved ones, must attend together and are welcome. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Tuesday Apr 19 - Jun 21, 10 weeks 9.30am - 11.30am, ECH Hall Free

This program is currently funded and is delivered by ECH volunteers who make it all possible.

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Employment Skills Food Handlers Certificate Course Code ESHC

All staff who work in food businesses are required to hold this qualification as a minimum. This includes restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels, bars, tour operators, community groups, volunteer organizations, functions, events, educational institutions, aged care facilities, hospitals, canteens, fast food outlets and residential caterers . This course will contribute to your employability in any food business. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Saturday , 1 session 9.00am - 12noon, ECH Hall $80

Food Safety Supervisor Course Code ESSS This training covers the skills and knowledge required to supervise staff to handle food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service and disposal of food. Our full day training combines both Food Handlers Certificate and the Food Safety Supervisor Certificate covering the requirements to implement a food safety program and how to identify and correct any possible food safety breaches. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Saturday , 1 session 12noon - 2pm, ECH Hall $90

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Community Development Intro to Community Development Practices Course Code ICDP This semester long course provides learners with an introduction to the practical principles of community development and capacity building in communities, especially those facing adversity or challenge. It will include approaches to support project planning, communication, understanding, grant writing, team management and development. Initiatives and programs that build community strength, resilience, inclusion and engagement in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities will be a special feature. Improved communication skills, understanding and embracing differences and building teamwork skills will be a core focus of this course. It is ideal for volunteers, event managers, local government employees, youth/school leavers, emergency management personnel, cultural arts students and community entrepreneurs. Hands on, real-time activities and course work will complete this inaugural program which can contribute directly to career paths such as community development, event management, community services, emergency management, public service or international humanitarian studies. This course is a great value with Australia Open University offering this course online for $769. This course will contribute to skills recognition in further study toward a qualification. Limited spaces. Dates Time & Venue Cost

To be advised, please ring if you are interested TBD $360, book early to avoid disappointment

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Food & Wine

Cider, Perry & Fruit Wine Making Course Code CPFW With Peter Allen We will look at different methods of making apple cider, the very popular Perry-Pear cider and apple cider vinegar. Learn about the cider varieties of apple or pear and how you can use fruit from your trees. We will also look at ways to turn any kind of excess fruit into a dessert wine. This day will include tasting cider & home made wines and is strictly for over 18 years old. Includes a light lunch. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Sunday Apr 24, 1 session 10am - 4pm, Telopea Mountain Permaculture, 134 Invermay Road, Monbulk $125

Feta, Mascarpone & Greek Style Yoghurt Course Code CMFM With Peter Allen Enjoy the satisfaction of making and eating your own cheese. Over the course of the day you will make Feta, Mascarpone and Greek style yoghurt to take home and also make Ricotta to eat on the day. Cheeses can be made using cow, goat or sheep’s milk. If you wish to bring your own milk, this will need to be pasteurized on the day, otherwise all materials are supplied. Participants to bring a lunch to share. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Saturday Jun 4, 1 session 9am - 4pm, Telopea Mountain Permaculture 34 Invermay Road, Monbulk $110

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Creative Arts Felting Workshop Course Code FW With Bernadette Ryan This workshop is designed to give those new to felting the basic skills to start creating beautiful felt items. During the day you will learn about laying out your fleece, wetting down, rubbing, rolling and fulling. You will create a number of samples using various felting techniques. BYO towel. Date Time & Venue Cost

Saturday May 28, 1 session 10 - 4pm, ECH Kitchen $45 Plus materials $25

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Garden & Environment Heritage Fruit Tree, The Basics Course Code HFT With Peter Allen Species, variety selection, grafting, rootstock selection . All you need to know to create your own trees. Bring lunch to share. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Sunday Apr 17, 1 session 10am - 4pm, Telopea Mountain Permaculture 134 Invermay Road, Monbulk $95

Prepare for the Bare Root Fruit Tree Season Course Code BRF With Peter Allen Prepare your soils, design and implement swales. This class is about how to get your trees off to a great start and reduce the need for watering. Bring lunch to share. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Sunday May 15, 1 session 10am - 4pm, Telopea Mountain Permaculture 134 Invermay Road, Monbulk $95

Fruit Trees, Preparation & Layout Course Code FTP With Peter Allen Learn to design from a backyard, to an orchid, to a food forest. Guidance on how to decide what tree goes where and why. Bring lunch to share. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Monday June 13, 1 session 10am - 4pm, Telopea Mountain Permaculture 134 Invermay Road, Monbulk $95 15

Children’s Programs Playgroup Course Code PG ECH’s Playgroup is run by an experienced facilitator with a full program of activities, materials and resources. This playgroup is the perfect introduction to our suite of childcare programs at ECH. Small children practice the fine art of getting along with others and trying new ways to play. A regular playgroup can be great for mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers too, especially if they are new to the community and want to meet other parents with children. Your young child will get to sing, dance, try new art and craft activities, share experiences and mix with other young children while you look on with pride and enjoy a chat with other parents. Secure a place and start having fun with your little ones as they explore the world. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Thursday Apr 14 - Jun 23, 11 weeks 9.30am - 11.30am, ECH Child Care $71.50

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Life Skills Developing your Skills for the Workplace Course Code DYSW With Sharyn Thomas

Ideal for those with special needs, participants will learn a variety of natural and environmental crafts that interest them such as making soaps, recycled paper and cards and how to present them for sale. Students will run their own market stall once a term at the Emerald Market to sell their creative works and gain confidence within a community environment. The money raised goes back into the group and community by funding a karaoke night for special needs. Dates Time and Venue Cost

Tuesday Apr 12 - Jun 21, 11 weeks 10am - 12noon. ECH Hall Kitchen $80 including materials and amenities fees

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Literary Arts Developing your Writing Skills Course Code DYWS With Maria Millers Would you like to improve your writing skills, become an author, a literary critic or write moving editorials? In this course, while exploring different literary works and sharing your creative writing, you will be introduced to a range of creative writing techniques that will help to develop your own personal writing skills. This is a supportive atmosphere headed by a skilled teacher with some students already published or going on to be successful authors. You can too starting with this course. Dates Time & Venue Cost

Friday Apr 22 - Jun 10, 8 weeks 12.30pm - 3pm, ECH Hall $50 including material & amenities fees

Book Group with a Difference Course Code BDG With Maria Millers This group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Come along and join the discussion in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Share your thoughts and opinions on a wide range of books supplied to you every month included in the course fee. This course is an enjoyable introduction to “Developing your Writing Skills.” Dates Time & Venue Cost

Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 14 10am - 12pm, Zest Café, Emerald $50

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First Aid CPR Refresher Training Only Course Code HLTAID001 Renew your CPR qualification. Dates Time & Venue Cost:

Saturday, Apr 30, 1 session 9.30am -11.30am, ECH $65 per person Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies All prices include ECH admin fees

First Aid (Level 2) Includes CPR Course Code HLTAID003 The ability to deliver first aid can often mean the difference between life and death. Level 2 practical competencies include all theory and assessments which are to be completed at home. This is your opportunity to gain a qualification by completing this accredited courses. Participants will not be deemed competent until they have passed the assessment for the Theory component. Dates Time & Venue Cost:

Saturday, Apr 30, 1 session 9.30am -1pm, ECH $130 per person. Includes CPR Refresher Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies All prices include ECH admin fees

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First Aid Four Steps For Life Personal Pak - Learn CPR at home The “4 Steps for Life” is a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation awareness program that simplifies the steps needed to help a person in cardiac arrest. It is built around a DVD which replicates a real 000 call for an ambulance and then demonstrates the steps to take to help save a life. Watch it on your own, with family and friends or your community group and just practise along with the demonstration. The kit is available to use as a free service to the community based on a borrowing system. Please register your interest at the House.

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Dig In Community Cafe The Dig In Community Café is an ECH initiative to promote community volunteering, job skills and connections. ECH practises community dining as an exercise in preparedness and community engagement. Managed by community volunteers under the House Coordinator, The Dig In provides a range of volunteer opportunities including menu planning, food preparation, cooking, venue setting, set-up, pack up and dishwashing. Donations are kindly accepted to keep the café going. Volunteers and diners all enjoy a fun night and it’s a great outlet to make new friends and eat together around the community table. Takes place on the last Friday of every month, unless otherwise posted. Other community groups are encouraged to get involved and run a Dig In Community dining event of their own. Email [email protected] for more information. Thank you to all of our Dig In Community Cafe sponsors and volunteers! Date Time

Last Friday of the month 6pm - 8pm , ECH Hall Volunteers and food donations always welcome!

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Book Direct Courses Mindfulness & Meditation (Morning & Evening Classes) With Roger Learn varied styles of meditation for your pleasure, health and personal development. Mindfulness, especially mindfulness meditation is being taught to executives and students at the top schools and companies around the world. Learning & practicing these simple techniques may give greater clarity, focus and energy and awareness. The techniques may help reduce stress, anxiety and depression and offer healing and empowerment to those that practice. The meditation classes are suitable to beginners as well as those wishing to re-establish their personal meditation practice. No experience necessary. Dates Time & Venue Book Directly

Wednesday Apr 13 - Jun 22 Thursday Apr 14 - Jun 23 Mornings 9.15am - 10.15am, ECH Hall Evenings 7.15pm - 8.15pm, Library Phone Roger on 0437 660 593 to make a booking and secure a place

** Find and Like the Emerald Meditation Group on Facebook for more information and to access the class schedule.

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Book Direct Courses QiGong For Cancer Workshop In this workshop you will learn Medical Qigong prescription exercises. These exercises can be used in conjunction with your chosen treatment, or as a preventative measure. The secret to health is hidden in the flow of the life force within our body – Chi or Qi. The physical body is not a "thing"- it is a living process, only more dense than your emotions or thoughts. But the matrix of all three of these is the same - the life force, or chi. The understanding in Traditional Chinese Medicine is that most disease is caused by emotional trauma and constriction of the free flow of Chi in the body. The type of emotion will usually determine where the tumour will appear. It is in these areas of blocked energy where tissue begins to form around the non-moving energy. This can be likened to a flowing clean river and a pool of stagnant water. Once you learn how to manage your chi you can literally dissolve cancerous tumours and areas of blockage. www.wingedheartqigong.com BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Dates Time & Venue Cost Book Directly

Saturday, May 21, 1 session 10am - 1pm, ECH Hall $50 Phone Maxine 0409 193 315 to make a booking

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MONDAY 6am THE IMAGINERY FRIENDS SHOW with Peej 9am SUSTAINABILITY SHOW 10am THE KORNIEST SHOW – Music, Comedy with JB 1pm GOLDEN AGE OF ROCK’N’ROLL with the Ghost Rider 3pm THE GOOD LIFE with Anne Creber 5pm BRING DOWN THE BIRDS with the Invisible Man 7pm THE CLUB SHOW with Jason Shaw 9pm THE SHENNIGANS with Dazmo & Guests 11pm 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT TUESDAY 7am The 80/20 RULE with Chris 9am 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC with Larry Lyrebird 10am DIGGIN’ IT with Janette 11am SONGS FROM UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS with Bret 1pm ROCKABILLY DRIVE-BY with Dale and Janette 3pm FRESH AIR YOUTH RADIO 5pm THE MUSIC GARDEN with Dave 7pm THE ROMANIAN SHOW with Corneliu 9pm THE CROATION SHOW with Frank 11pm 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY 6am EARTH SPIN with Meg 8am THE PRODUCER’S TAKE with David 11am UNCUT & UNSIGNED with Tony Bates 1pm ALPHABET SOUP with Michael D 3pm NOW & THEN with Nessy Smth 5pm HARMONICA RIFF RAFF with Old Shep 7pm FOLK ON THE FRINGE with Phil 9pm THE DOTTED LINE with Dave 11pm 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT THURSDAY 6am PEPPERED UP with Blossom 9am JUDY-ANNE & CO with Judy-Ann & Paul 11am UPBEAT SOUL with Peter Kessels 1pm BASICALLY COUNTRY with Keith Marsh 3pm THE ITALIAN SHOW with Angelo 4pm ROUNDABOUT with Bealy 7pm PILOT THE DUNE with Coz & Francis 9pm ALMOST BLUE with Michael H 11pm 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT 24

FRIDAY 6am FRIDAY B’FAST LOUNGE with Maestro & Magnate 9am THE WIND UP with Dougie & Wayne 11pm BANGERS & MASH with Paula 1pm HILLS HOIST with Lachy & Vesna 3pm RED TO BLUE with The Webstar & Tony 5pm TROMPE LE MONDE with Sally & Michelle 7pm COUNTRY BONANZA with Denver Walles 9pm FULL ON COUNTRY with Big Pete 10pm INDEPENDENT COUNTRY with Wal Adams 11pm 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT SATURDAY 6am SAT MORNING COUNTRY with Smiley 9am CLASSICALLY SATURDAY with Jules 11pm AN ACOUSTIC COMPANION with Ron King 1pm COMMUNITY OUTLOOK 2pm GREEN ROOM with Bronwyn 3pm GORILLA RODEO with Ben 5pm COSMIK DEBRIS with Sebastian 8pm OUT ON THE EDGE with Rollo 12am MIDNIGHT MOSH with Ash, Flynn & Nathan SUNDAY 6am GOSPEL with Stew 8am TAMIL SHOW with Senthil & Wicki 10am SRI LANKIN SHOW Boya & Charitha 12pm GREEK SHOW with George 2pm SAMOAN SHOW with Sam 4pm THE BUDDHIST HOUR with Simon 5pm HINDI with Deo 7pm DON’T KNOCK THE ROCK with Mick 8pm WAKING THE NEIGHBOURS with Dap 1am 3MDR AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

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Before & After School Care ECH is a registered licensed childcare provider. Morning sessions for primary schoolchildren are from 7am to 9am Monday thru Friday and cost $15 per child. Children are to be dropped off at Emerald Community House and are walked over to Emerald Primary School at 8.45am each morning. Childcare does not run on days when the school is closed. Afternoon sessions are from 3.30pm - 6.00pm and cost $17 per child. Children meet outside the school office and are walked over to Emerald Community House. Children are then to be collected from Emerald Community House by 6pm. A substantial and nutritious breakfast and afternoon tea is provided within the cost of the program. Fun activities include arts & crafts, books, board games, outdoor activities, games and lots more. Computer and internet are also available for use. It is recommended that you check availability with the Emerald Community House Before & After School Care Coordinator for availability. Parents or guardians must attend a CFA Bushfire Planning Workshop which is part of the enrolment and ECH Emergency Management Plan. Enrolment can be made in person, over the phone, via mail, fax or email to [email protected]. Enrolment and membership forms can be obtained from the House or downloaded at: www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au For payment of fees, we accept cash, cheque, EFTPOS, MasterCard and direct deposits. Our banking details are BSB 063-842 Acct No 1009 3095. Please include your child’s full name when making direct deposits. Payment Casual bookings must be paid for on the day. Permanent bookings for any days of the week are invoiced fortnightly and must be paid for in full by the end of each month. 24 hours notice is required for children not attending any session. Otherwise the full fee will be charged. 26

Occasional Child Care Emerald Community House is a registered licensed Care Provider, Emerald Community House Childcare is a community based childcare program. Our qualified staff provide affordable childcare to the community. Occasional childcare is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All Day sessions Kidzplay (Tuesdays)

9.30am - 2.30pm 9.30am - 2.30pm

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We offer an under 3 and over 3 program for children approx 12 months old to 5 years (children must be walking confidently). Our play & learning program offers lots of fun, love and social activities. Special experiences are provided each day, taking into account the children’s natural interests, and designed to promote their social, physical, intellectual, language and emotional development. It is recommended to check availability with the Emerald Community House Child Care Coordinator for availability. If a placement is not immediately available you may wish to go on the waiting list. Parents or guardians must attend a CFA Bushfire Planning Workshop which is part of the safety policy of ECH Emergency Management Plan and enrolment policy Enrolment can be made in person, over the phone, via mail, fax or email to [email protected] Enrolment and membership forms can be obtained from the House or downloaded from www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au. For payment of fees we accept cash, cheque, EFTPOS, MasterCard, Visa and direct deposits. Our banking details are BSB 063-842 Acct No 1009 3095. Please include your child’s full name when making direct deposits. Payment Casual bookings must be paid for on the day. Permanent bookings are paid in advance. Term invoices will be issued for parents to pay outright or payments may be arranged throughout the term. Accounts must be completely paid in full by the end of each term. Cancellations of permanent positions require two weeks notice. 27

PAVE 2016 FunFest – April 10 This year FunFest will kick off a wonderful week of entertainment: PAVE in Emerald. This one day FREE event is a celebration of music, food & crafts. Our regular market stall holders, local businesses, emergency services, community groups and schools all work together to put on the largest festival held in Cardinia Shire. With over 10,000 visitors, Funfest contributes to our local economy and tourism.

PAVE – April 10 to April 17 Look forward to a week of being entertained by our amazing local talent. Performances are held at local venues, restaurants and clubs. Come along and see a great range of events in and around Emerald.

50 great PAVE events to book.

Check out the program and book online at: www.pave.org.au/events or www.facebook.com/ PAVEFestival

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Songs of soul and purpose at this year’s PAVE Festival The Performing And Visual arts in Emerald (PAVE) Festival runs 10th – 17th April in venues throughout Emerald. The Emerald FunFest kicks off a week of festivities as the gateway event to the annual PAVE Festival. This year’s FunFest is on Sunday 10th April 10am – 4pm and once again the day is jam packed with free activities and events for the whole family to enjoy. Five stages with continuous music for all ages and tastes, dance and theatre performances, circus tent with stories and magic tricks, craft activities, street performances, quality art and craft stalls, an international food court, community stalls, carnival rides, competitions and displays. . The pop-up festival hub and wine bar this year will be called The Birdnest to recognise and raise awareness of the Helmeted Honeyeater, the critically endangered bird emblem of Victoria. You’ll see signs of support for this lovely little bird throughout the festival. Visit the Birdsnest on Sunday 10th and Sunday 17th and keep up to date with pop up events and exhibitions at www.pave.org.au, find it on facebook and twitter. On Saturday 16th April at Emerald Performing Arts Centre, the 2016 PAVE Festival, welcomes Melbourne Singers of Gospel (MSG) performing gospel, soul and songs of purpose across a range of genres with the transformative impact of a massed congregational choir. Directed by Dr Darren Wicks and accompanied by the cool jazz-blues sound of Andrew Ogburn, MSG reaches high standards of vocal technique, interpretation and movement. At the EPAC Theatre. Melbourne Gospel and Blues legend Kerri Simpson, will be supporting this event. Few singers anywhere in the world have so successfully traversed musical genres as Kerri Simpson. The woman dubbed as "Australia's own Blues diva" by Bruce Elder of the Sydney Morning Herald has made herself a home in a myriad of genres. This led MHS critic Lee Howard to write of her commanding vocal abilities "Kerri Simpson could sing the phone book and knock an audience out!" Bookings www.pave.org.au/events or email [email protected] 29

The Centre of Resilience (COR) is a community development model piloted at Emerald Community House committing to resilience building ideas and initiatives that stimulate community strength and social durability. This includes activities that invest in job skills for a stronger economy, sustainability action, social justice, resourcefulness and community asset protection. The goal of COR is to contribute to "community continuity" by encouraging the efficient and effective use of existing social, natural, economic and built community based assets in a sustainable way. If any organisation within a community sets out to have a continuity strategy, that effort contributes directly to:    

sustainable economic, environmental and social benefits enhancement of community governance and leadership skills through proactive processes increase in community participation in education, volunteering, living and employment skills safer and happier communities

COR was recently acknowledged in the “Strategies for Supporting Community Resilience” prepared by the Multinational Resilience Policy Group: “ECH’s vision reflects and embraces many of the central themes that have motivated similar communities across the nation to focus on building community strengths through establishing and strengthening trust and mutual benefit in each area of everyday local activities (Emerald Community House, 2014).”

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