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Classes for all ages

Bowen Street Community Centre offers a range of courses for all ages including computer, work and personal skills, plus other general interest topics. Concessions are available for Pension card holders, Healthcare card holders, full time students and Seniors.

Classes are held during the school terms, in both the daytime and evening, and can vary in length from one session to twelve. We provide a friendly environment for people to learn in a relaxed and comfortable setting, with committed tutors, small classes and welcoming staff.

Enrolling
To enrol in a class please call us first to check that the publicized class information is accurate and that the class is not full. Then you can download the form below. Options for Sending 1. Post to Bowen Street Community Centre, 102 Bowen Street, Camberwell 3124. 2. Send as an attachment to enquiries@bowenstreet.org.au. 3. Fax to 9889 0057

Children's Class Enrolment Form(.doc)

Enrolment Information
Class fees are GST-free. Concessions are available for Pension/Health Cardholders, full time students and Seniors.
Refund Policy:
Full refund given if Centre cancels a course due to insufficient enrolments. Class fees are due 3 weeks before start of a course. Withdrawals 9 days or less prior to the commencement of the course will be subject to a $15 cancellation fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ONCE A CLASS BEGINS.

The Classes Program is shown below but can also be downloaded to your computer as a pdf file. Click here to download the Classes Program. Please note there are a number of errors in the pdf and the mailed course list.

Wiser Driver: $15 includes Vic Roads book

Ebay : Dates are June 15, 22, 29 (not until June 20)



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COMPUTER & WORK SKILLS

Introduction to Computers
Thorough but relaxed intro to computers for complete beginners.

Starting Friday 17 February 2012
5 Fridays 10.00 am - 12.00 noon $150

Basic Word Processing
Produce professional looking pages, cut & paste, insert graphics, etc. Assumes basic computer literacy.

Starting Friday 20 April 2012
5 Fridays 10.00 am - 12.00 pm $150
Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly
Tuning up your software, removing rubbish (to speed up programs) reinstalling operating systems,etc.
Saturday March 3 2012
9:30am- 12:30pm $50

Internet & Email - An Introduction

 

Starting Friday Feb 10 2012
4 Fridays 12:30 to 2:30pm $140

Blogging- An Introduction
How to set up your own blog site, add to it and change it.

Starting Thursday 8 March 2012
4 Thursdays 7:30pm to 9:30 pm $140

iAnything Training- iPad, iPhone, iTune, iPod, iCloud
With a focus on the latest from Apple, come and learn more about these products. All questions welcome. (We are not affliated with Apple, just providing helpful information for the community- no Selling involved ) Come along to this class and Tony will assist in a non-technical and informal way.

 

Saturday 25 February 2012
Saturday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm $64
Saturday 5 May 2012
Saturday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm $64
Ebay
Learn how to buy and sell on Ebay. Includes setting up an account, privacy and security settings.
Starting Friday 9 March 2012
3 Fridays 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm $105
Starting Friday 15 June 2012
3 Fridays 9.30 am - 12.30 pm $105
Introduction to MYOB
Manage personal & business finances. Assumes basic bookkeeping knowledge, computer skills.
Starting Thursday 19 April 2012
6 Thursdays 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm $210
Website Design
Learn to build a basic website and go Live! Assumes good mouse skills, file management and familiarity with the web and Windows.
Starting Friday 25 May 2012
6 Fridays 10 am - 12pm $210
Introduction to Social Networking
Explore Facebook, Twitter and other network environments.
Starting Thursday 9th Feb 2012
4 Thursdays 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm $140
One-on-One Computer Help
Having problems with something specific or just need some general help. An individual session with our volunter tutor could sort you out.
Tuesday evenings and at other times Call us for more information
  $10 per session
Basic Bookkeeping
Ideal introduction to lead you into a job. Accounts receivable, payable and more.
Starting Tuesday 14 February 2012
6 Tuesdays 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
$115

Medical Reception
Covers medical terminology, reception and administration. Ideal training for full or part-time work in a medical office.
Certificate of attendance will be issued on completion. Cost includes Medical dictionary.

Starting Wednesday 15 February 2012
13 Wednesdays 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
(no class 4, 11 & 25 April)
$345
 
PERSONAL/LIFE SKILLS

First Aid CPR and ANAPHYLAXIS
Pre class homework involved

Wednesday 10 August ...

6.30 pm - 9.30 pm

$75

First Aid Level 1
Includes booklet and Certificate, Covers CPR, EAR, first aid kits, unconsciousness, treatment of bleeding, choking, asthma, concussion, fractures, eye injuries, sprains, strains, burns, bites and bandaging! *May be elgible for 50 % health rebate

Saturday 26 May 2012

9.00 am - 3.00 pm

$99

Tool Maintenance & Pruning
How to keep tools clean and sharp. Effective pruning and why? Fran Penna www.franipeni.com.au

Monday 21 May 2012
7:00pm - 8:30pm $15

French
Beginners- Ready for your trip to Paris. Come and learn the basics.

Next Step - keep on learning after the basics.

Advanced- Conversation and discussion skills . All courses require purchase of a French text book(+$26).

* All students to come 12pm-2pm on Feb 7 or April 24

Starting Tuesday February 7 2012*
8 Tuesdays 12.00 - 1.00 pm for beginners
8 Tuesdays 1.15 pm - 2.15 pm for beginners - next step
8 Tuesdays 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm for advanced

$100

$100

$100
Starting Tuesday April 24 2012*

8 Tuesdays 12 pm to 1pm for beginners
8 Tuesdays 1.15 pm - 2.15 pm for beginners - next step
8 Tuesdays 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm for advanced


$100

$130

$100

Italian For Beginners
Learn basic conversation for holiday and travels in Italy. No prior knowledge required.

Italian Next Step

One step up from basics. Expand your knowledge, conversation & grammar
 

Starting Tuesday 7 February 2012
8 Tuesdays 9.30 am - 11.30 am $150 & $30 book
Starting Tuesday 24 April 2012
8 Tuesdays 9.30 am - 11.30 am for Beginners - next step
$150 & $30 book
 
COOKING

Meatless Indian Cooking
Yum - Vegetable curries, naan and your favourite Indian meals.

Starting Tuesday 22 May 2012
4 Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm $120

*NEW* Gluten Free Cooking
Gluten intolerant? Coeliac? Needing new ideas?

Starting Wednesday 30 May
4 Wednesdays 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm $150
 
FOR KIDS AND YOUNG CHILDREN

Babysitting Skills for teens incl. First Aid Level 1
Learn the skills to look after young children and babies as confident and qualified babysitters. Topics include: Child development, management and behaviour, child health, safety and play. Also includes First Aid Level 1 giving each participant a certificate a certificate of attainment on completion.

APRIL & JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

3 days during school holidays
Wednesday 4, 11 & 12 April ,
9:30-3:00pm or Wednesday 4, 11 & 12 July, 9:30 - 3pm

$50 incs first aid

Yoga For Kids
Primary Aged & Early Secondary

APRIL & JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Tues 3 & 10 April 9:30-12:30pm (P)
Tues 3 & 10 July 9:30 - 12:30pm (S)
$72
Monkey Music For Children - for preschoolers
Babies through to pre-schoolers.
www.nicolemoffat.com VENUE: Anderson Reserve, Hawthorn East
Starting February 16
7 Thursdays 10- 10.45 am

$84 family $56 Child

 
Enrolment Information
Concessions available for Pension/Health Cardholders, Seniors, F/T students(for adult classes).
Class fees due 3 weeks before course begins.
Refund Policy
Full refund given if Centre cancels course due to low enrolments. Withdrawals 9 days or less prior to start of course are subject to a cancellation fee. No refunds given once a class begins.
 
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Yoga
Wednesday Mornings and Evenings
Contact Jane 9569 8540  
Relaxation/Meditation
Saturday Afternoons
Contact Julie 9509 6858  
Walking Group
Get to know the local area and get fit at the same time
Thursday mornings
10am to 11am Contact the office to book in.