Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre

05/09/2026

We have a new sign! Our Oak Avenue site is having a bit of a refresh, and now we have a brand new sign, so you can easily recognise Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre from the road.

We can't wait to welcome you back in the not-too-distant future. Watch this space - we'll keep you updated on our renovations. When we have a date for our return, we'll let you know.

03/09/2026

This week, 1-8 September is Adult Learners Week, a time to reflect on our own learning as adults.

This year’s theme, Follow Your Compass: Learning for Life, celebrates the idea that learning doesn’t stop when school ends — it continues as we grow, change, and discover new directions.

Learning helps us navigate new skills, new careers, and new possibilities. And with so many types of compasses for different journeys, there are just as many ways to learn.

Adult Learners Week encourages everyone to:
• Reflect on their learning journey
• Explore fresh opportunities
• Connect with adult and community education

Whether you’re returning to study, trying something new, or building your confidence step by step, learning matters.

02/09/2026

🌼 Volunteer With Us at Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre ✨

Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre (DNLC) is a welcoming, community-focussed neighbourhood house that celebrates and embraces diversity. Across our three sites in Doveton — Power Road, Kidds Road and Oak Avenue — we offer social support programs, pre-accredited education, community groups, and emergency food relief for people experiencing hardship.

We proudly welcome volunteers of all ages, cultures, identities, abilities and backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexuality, religion, disability, or any other diversity. If you’re community-minded and keen to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📅 Volunteer Days & Times
Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Full shift: 9.15am – 2.00pm
• Half shifts: 9.15am – 11.45am or 11.45am – 2.00pm
Positions run until December 2026.

🤝 Social Support Volunteer
Help create a warm, friendly space for older adults and other vulnerable community members to stay socially connected and independent for longer.
What you’ll do:
• Welcome participants and help them feel comfortable
• Set up the room and assist with morning tea and a light lunch (no cooking involved)
• Chat with participants, encourage connection, and support a positive group environment
• Pack down the space at the end of the session
Who this suits: People who enjoy meeting new people, have a caring nature, and want to support community wellbeing.

🍎 Emergency Food Relief Volunteer
Work alongside a supportive team to ensure community members experiencing food scarcity can access nutritious food with dignity and respect.
What you’ll do:
• Assist with packing, sorting, and distributing food
• Provide friendly, respectful customer service
• Help maintain a clean, organised food relief space
• Support people from diverse cultural and language backgrounds
Important: These roles involve lifting items up to 10kg. Volunteers must be comfortable with physical tasks and be able to communicate clearly with community members and the team.

✅ Requirements
All volunteers must:
• Hold or be willing to apply for a valid Working With Children Check (Volunteer) and add DNLC
• Be willing to undergo a Police Check
• Be reliable, respectful, and committed to inclusive practice

Interested in Volunteering?
We’d love to hear from you. Join us in supporting our community with warmth, dignity and respect. Please call 03 9791 1449 or email [email protected] to apply.

26/08/2026

Our renovations at our Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Oak Avenue building to make our centre more accessible are coming along well. We even have a new sign!

We can't wait to welcome you back in the coming months when the works are complete. We'll continue to update you on progress.

15/08/2026

🧪 This week is National Science Week! ⚛

📣 Why not try this fun experiment to make a Shouting Bowl? Use the power of sound – and your best operatic voice – to make salt dance!

Make sure you have an adult to help you and read the instructions carefully.

https://www.scienceweek.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DIY-Science-Activity-Shouting-Bowl-Instructions.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRNK_1Sy15o

Warm up your vocal cords and join Eleni from Questacon to explore t...

13/08/2026

SCAMS CAN HAPPEN TO ALL OF US

A scam is any attempt to trick you into handing over money, personal information or access to your accounts, and can appear in an email, a phone call, by text message or on the web.

This scam awareness week at Connected Libraries, you can put your scam spotting skills to the test with some fun quizzes.

📆Tuesday 25 August
⏰2pm
🎟 Free - Scan QR code to book or go to https://events.connectedlibraries.org.au/event?id=243672
📍BunjilPlace Library
👫Ages 15+

Scams work because scammers create believable stories to steal your money and get your personal information.

A scam is a crime, and people who commit scams are criminals.

Help is available to:
• Learn more about scam tactics
• Feel more confident to protect yourself
• Know what to do if you are scammed
• Report a scam and help others

3 steps to protect yourself and your community:

🤚STOP. Don’t give money or personal information to anyone if unsure.

⚠ CHECK. Ask yourself if the message or call is fake.

🔐PROTECT. Act quickly if something feels wrong.

For English and translated information, go to the link:
scamwatch.gov.au/translated

12/08/2026

🇦🇺 Are you planning to sit for your Australian Citizenship test and would like some help to prepare?

The Prepare For Your Citizenship Test course starts tomorrow at Oakgrove Community Centre.

This course enables you to:
• Understand the Australian Government and laws
• Learn about Australian ways and culture
• Learn about life in Australia
• Become familiar with the questions that may be in the test
• Take a sample quiz

📆When: Thursdays 11:30am-2:30pm
📍 Where: Oakgrove Community Centre 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South, 3805
💲 Cost: $20 per term (10 sessions)

For more information or to enrol:
Call (03) 9704 2781 or email [email protected]

08/08/2026

Get ready for Census Night

Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and household in Australia. This is called the Census of Population and Housing.

Census night is Tuesday 11 August 2026. You can complete your Census form as soon as you receive your instructions, if you know where you’ll be on Census night.

The Census form asks questions about your age, country of birth, cultural background, living situation, work and education.

Census data is used to inform decisions about transport, schools, health care, infrastructure and business. It also helps plan local services for individuals, families and communities.

The Census is compulsory under the Census and Statistics Act 1905. Everyone in Australia on Census night must be included on a Census form.

There are many ways to complete the Census form – online, on a paper form, or with help from the Census team.

You should receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to complete your census form and all the information you need.

Help is available.

For help in your own language, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131450.

To complete your census form online, go to:
https://start.census.abs.gov.au/

For easy to read information:
https://info.census.abs.gov.au/system/files/documents/4f857f6bb70406926020e8be2a032622/Easy%20Read%20factsheet.pdf

If you need help completing your census form:
https://info.census.abs.gov.au/help/

For more information, visit census.abs.gov.au

Dari:
پنجره رسانه های اجتماعی و کاپی پست
برای شب سرشماری آماده شوید
رای شب سرشماری آماده شوید
سرشماری در 11 اگست 2026 انجام می شود. ما باید از همه بشنویم زیرا در سرشماری هر پاسخ مهم است.
برای معلومات بیشتر، به ویب سایت census.abs.gov.au/dari مراجعه کنید.
برای کمک به زبان خود تان، با خدمات ترجمه کتبی و شفاهی (TIS National) به شماره 131450 تماس بگیرید.
کمک موجود است
روش های زیادی برای خانه پری فورمه سرشماری وجود دارد - آنلاین، فورمه کاغذی یا با کمک تیم سرشماری.
هر پاسخ مهم است.
برای معلومات بیشتر، به ویب سایت census.abs.gov.au/dari مراجعه کنید.
برای کمک به زبان خود تان، با خدمات ترجمه کتبی و شفاهی (TIS National) به شماره 131450 تماس بگیرید.

Arabic:
استعدوا لليلة التعداد السكاني
سيُجرى التعداد السكاني في 11 أغسطس/آب 2026. نحتاج إلى سماع آراء الجميع لأن كل إجابة مهمّة في التعداد السكاني.
للمزيد من المعلومات، قم بزيارة census.abs.gov.au/arabic.
للحصول على المساعدة باللغة العربية، اتصل بخدمة الترجمة التحريرية والشفوية على الرقم 450 131.
المساعدة متوفّرة
هناك العديد من الطرق لملء استمارة التعداد السكاني - عبر الإنترنت، أو على الورق، أو بمساعدة فريق التعداد.
كل إجابة مهمّة.
للمزيد من المعلومات، قم بزيارة census.abs.gov.au/arabic.
للحصول على المساعدة باللغة العربية، اتصل بخدمة الترجمة التحريرية والشفوية على الرقم 450 131.

Simplified Chinese:
为人口普查夜做好准备
本次人口普查将于 2026 年 8 月 11 日进行。我们希望听取每个人的声音， 因为在人口普查中每一份回答都很重要。
如需获取更多信息，请访问 census.abs.gov.au/simplified-chinese。
如需中文服务，请致电 131 450 联系全国口笔译服务处（TIS National）。
提供多种协助
本次人口普查有多种填写方式：在线填写、填写纸质表格， 或获得人口普查团队协助。
每一份回答都很重要。
如需获取更多信息，请访问 census.abs.gov.au/simplified-chinese。
如需中文服务，请致电 131 450 联系全国口笔译服务处（TIS National）。

05/08/2026

The After School Youth Program at Autumn Place Hub is a fun and welcoming program where young people can meet people, make friends, and learn everyday cooking skills.

This program is ideal for young people who enjoy connecting through practical, hands-on activities. Together they’ll make simple recipes, build their confidence and enjoy being part of a supportive group.

📆Wednesdays
⏰4.00pm - 5.00pm
👳Age - 11 to 16 years
📍Autumn Place Community Hub, 29 Autumn Place, Doveton
💲Free Program

Bookings essential.
Scan the QR code or follow the link below.
trybooking.com/CYHGK

30/07/2026

Do you know a someone who is renting, or a group of renters, who are making a positive difference in their community?

Recognise their contributions by nominating them for the Social Housing Volunteer Awards.

For more information on the awards and how to nominate someone, go to the website:
https://www.housing.vic.gov.au/social-housing-volunteer-awards

Nominations for the 2026 Social Housing Volunteer Awards open Monday 27 July and close on 25 September 2026.