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Now looking for  Mentees and Mentors (retired/experienced  professionals)

Life Skills for NDIS Participants

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WHAT - Learn skills to enhance your life in the community. This program supports individuals to independently set goals, plan, research and prepare for outings and leisure activities. Throughout the program you will develop digital skills, literacy, and numeracy skills. 
Topics include:

• Gathering ideas and making plans
• Researching possibilities using the internet
• Communicating through emails
• Budgeting with spreadsheets
• Catching public transport with Google Maps
• Personal safety and introduction to First Aid

WHEN - Fridays 1:30-3:30, June 6 - July 4
WHO - NDIS clients with basic numeracy and literacy skills
WHERE - Dixon House - 2 Dixon Street, Clayton VIC 3168​
​HOW MUCH - $400 for the entire course  ​

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Beginning her journey as a primary school educator, Oanh Lam broadened her expertise to working with adults with disabilities through one-to-one support, group recreation and life skills workshops. Apart from a Bachelor of Arts in Education, she has undertaken multiple training relating disability and community work. She is is deeply passionate about education and student support, equipping individuals with essential literacy, numeracy, and health & wellbeing skills that empower them throughout life. ​

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Low Cost English Programs

At Dixon House,   you're not just learning the  technical aspects of the English language, you also:

• learn how English is used in Australia, including accent, slang, idioms
• learn  about Australian culture
• get lots of practice with tutors and other learners
• make new friends  and get involved in other programs, events, and even volunteering 

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Watch from 0:46, a special mention of Dixon House and volunteering in Federal Parliament

Wednesdays and Thursdays ​
10-12pm, 1-2:45pm
Eligibility - those living in postcodes 3165 to 3169  
If you live outside these suburbs, we can assist as a special occasion

HOMEWORK CLUB FOR KIDS

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Dixon House is run by part-time staff and has limited funding.
We could not provide all our services without a team of dedicated volunteers.
If you have skills or time or a desire to make a difference, please contact us now.

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