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How to make a Nuno Felted Scarf

Course Outline: This workshop is suitable for beginners. In this felt making workshop students will learn how to make a nuno felted scarf. Nuno Felting is a wet felting technique where wool or other animal fibre is felted or entangled with and through an open weave fabric such as silk chiffon or silk gauze. The felting is accomplished by applying water, soap and friction to the two fibres causing them to fuse together into a stable non woven fabric. The fabric produced is non... [More]

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Singing Fundamentals

Course Overview: Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced singers, and each session will give vocal diagnostics, a fun workout and performance opportunity. Students learn a set of exercises that can form the basis of a personal practice for life. Course Outline: Introductions within the group. Why do we sing? Want or need?  What makes it sound bad, good or better? Exploration of phonation and vowel shapes.  Emotional sounds Exercises 1 & 2  Demonstration of... [More]

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Australian Native Plants

Course Outline: It’s hardly surprising Australian native plants have become so popular. Learn how to identify them, how they have adapted to our environment and why they’re the perfect low maintenance plants for sun or shade, to create privacy, attract birds, provide fragrance, act as fire retardants and even eat.  Comprehensive course notes are provided and places are limited. Program: Introduction to the Course Origins of Australian Native Plants Identification Adaptations... [More]

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Accidental Counselling - Practical Skills

Course Outline While working in the Community Sector you may be involved in a crisis intervention and this course will give you the basic skills you need to recognise, respond and then referring the individual to appropriate services, while maintaining boundaries and self-care. Learn while you gain a nationally accredited unit for which you will gain a credit transfer if you subsequently enrol in a full qualification course containing this unit, eg CHC42015 Certificate IV in... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Recognise and respond to crisis situations (CHCCCS019)

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Women's Shamanic Drumming Circle One Day Workshop

Course Outline: Sorry, No Concessions Secret women’s business. A Women’s only safe space to retreat from the outer world and connect with your inner knowledge. We will drum, meditate and craft together. An introduction to the medicine wheel and the associated directions will be shared. We will explore different drums as a tool to enter the gateway of our inner stillness. Learn to play basic rhythms on African drums (djembes) and experience shamanic drum journeys with shamanic... [More]

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Pilates For The Over 50s

Course Outline Mat Pilates is a whole body conditioning workout. Classes focus on improving strength, stability, mobility and flexibility while using breathing awareness. Pilates is a great way to lengthen, strengthen and tone the body from the inside out. Classes are suitable for all levels, with a special focus on technique to ensure a safe and effective workout. We will focus on different body parts each week as well as some general foundational exercises. Please bring A mat and... [More]

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Engage Respectfully with People from Diverse Backgrounds in the Workplace

Course Outline We are all individuals from diverse backgrounds in the workplace and this course will give you a structured process to reflect on your own perspectives on diversity. You will be able to recognise and respect the needs of your colleagues and customers by selecting and using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication and where misunderstandings may arise from diversity be able to form appropriate responses. Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) This unit describes... [More]
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Excel 2019 Just the Basics

Course Outline Learn Microsoft Excel 2019 in one day. Excel is one of the most commonly used software applications especially in the workplace. You can use Excel to enter all sorts of data and perform financial, mathematical or statistical calculations. This one day course covers the essentials of working with Excel 2019. Topics include Excel Overview Creating a new Workbook Working with workbooks Editing workbooks Using/Understanding Formulas and Functions Selecting Range How to... [More]

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Small Business Starter

Course Outline: Ever wondered what it would be like to be your own boss, call the shots and going to work knowing your trying to build towards financial freedom.  This course is designed to give you the introduction to setting up your very own small business. Over 3 evenings we will cover topics ranging from: * Establishing a small business * Branding & the need for protection * Marketing * Reporting obligations * Potential legal risks * staffing & HR matters * Highs and Lows of... [More]

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African Drumming

Course Outline: Come down for an African style boogie and bang your lil’ heart out to the primal grooves of ancient tribal African rhythms on crackin’ African djembe drums. During this 4 week introductory class you'll learn different African djembe patterns and feel the way the parts groove with each other under the direction of an experienced teacher and facilitator. Learn how to use the drum as a bridge from your monkey mind to the spaciousness within. Practice mindfulness, or... [More]

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