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    A new generation of aged care workers ready to take on the world

    There was a buzz in the air at Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing recently when 39 students received certificates enabling them to work in an Aged Care setting. The participants all hailed from countries including Tibet, Ethiopia, Thailand and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    Law Week: Learn about the law in your life

    During the upcoming Law Week in May, Yarraville Community Centre will be hosting three FREE workshops.

    Digital sisters & artificial intelligence for good

    Digital Sisters is a new free digital inclusion program for refugee and migrant women aged 18 to 50.

    Industries in demand – Study nationally recognised courses at YCC

    Yarraville Community Centre is a registered training organisation, offering Nationally Accredited courses within the community services, education, and care sectors.

    A GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR DAUGHTERS OF THE WEST

    There are a myriad of reasons that motivated the graduates to join Daughters of the West.

    THOUSANDS OF LOCAL STUDENTS STEAM AHEAD WITH WEST GATE KIDS

    The West Gate Kids program allows kids to participate in hands-on, experience-based learning that is engaging, inclusive and accessible to all types of learners.

    TEACHING THE BASICS OF UPCYCLING TO PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

    Every scrap and thread is recycled into new stitched items or ends up as cushion stuffing.

    TRANSURBAN AND WESTERN CHANCES PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS TALENTED STUDENTS IN MELBOURNE’S WEST

    Transurban will contribute $55,000 each year for the duration of the partnership to support Western Chances’ scholarships program. 

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