What’s On

Read through our collection of articles about Lalor Living & Learning Centre’s News, Events and Projects

Job Vacancy – Project Officer

We are hiring a new Project Officer to head up our Stronger Together project. This is a project developed in partnership between Living & Learning Nillumbik and Lalor Living and Learning Centre and funded by the Adult Community and Further Education Board – Capacity...

Wonderful student feedback!

May 9, 2017

We were delighted to receive the following letter from students in one of our Welcome to Computers classes (slightly edited): "Just wanted to say what an amazing tutor we've had in our class... I've found Michael to be extremely patient & gentle with us...

Joe’s Learning Adventure

Apr 3, 2017

Recently, one of our adult education students, Joe Xerri, spoke with Julie Johnston of the North-East Neighbourhood House Network (NENHN). He told her what it was like to return to learning as an adult. We think Joe's story is wonderful! Watch Joe's interview above...

Raised Garden Beds

Feb 23, 2017

Lalor Living & Learning Centre was delighted to be a key player in a project with the Department of Health and Human Services Disability Accommodation Services. The Raised Garden Beds for Better Health project, funded via the City of Whittlesea 2014-15 Community...

Another great Lalor Community Connection Day!

Jan 23, 2017

The Lalor Community Connection Day gets bigger every year! On Saturday 25th March 2017 a fantastic crowd of local families came for free fun and entertainment, including: petting zoo - cuddly animals AND creepy crawlies Thomas the Tank Engine train musicians and...

Annual General Meeting 2016

Oct 4, 2016

Members and guests attended Lalor Living & Learning Centre's 29th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25th October, 2016. We were pleased to report that the organisation continues to deliver programs that meet the needs of our community and is in a sound financial...

Occasional Childcare – better opening hours

Oct 4, 2016

Lalor Living & Learning Centre is delighted to announce that our Childcare Service will now be open from 8.45am. Occasional Childcare will now be available from 8.45am - 3.30pm Monday - Thursday during school terms. Contact Cathy in the office on 9465 6409 to book a...

Lalor Community Connection Day 5th March 2016

Dec 22, 2015

Lots of families enjoyed a great time at the Lalor Community Connection Day on Saturday 5th March 2016. This free public event is co-hosted with the Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Lalor) and ran from 11am-1pm with activities in both venues. Children were thrilled to...

Access Denied!

Oct 16, 2014

The City of Whittlesea is leading a community campaign to improve transport access in Whittlesea. Lalor Living & Learning Centre supports the improvement in public and private transport options for our residents, workers and visitors. See more on the Access Denied...

Marketing

Nov 26, 2013

In late 2013 Lalor Living & Learning Centre actively developed a new Marketing Plan which was presented in 2014. The plan was revised in 2016 with a focus on matching the programs and services we offer with the demographic changes in the area. The plan compiled...

Governance

Nov 26, 2013

In 2011 the Victorian government Department of Education and Early Childhood Development provided Capacity Initiative Fund support for Lalor Living & Learning Centre to invest in developing its governance capacity. The Committee identified the need for external advice...

Sustainability Education for ESL

Nov 26, 2013

In 2011 the Victorian Government provided funding to the Lalor Living & Learning Centre for an innovative project to develop awareness about environmental sustainability for people from non English speaking backgrounds or recent migrants. Our Environment project team...

Digital Learning

Nov 26, 2013

In 2013 the Victorian government Department of Education and Early Childhood Development provided Capacity Initiative Fund support through the ACFE Board for Lalor Living & Learning Centre to invest in developing its capacity in the use of digital technology in the...

Shape Your Future

Nov 26, 2013

Lalor Living & Learning Centre is proud to have been a key member of the strategic partnership group of the Shape Your Future (SYF) - Thomastown and Lalor project which was funded by the Victorian government. The key aim of the Shape Your Future project is to improve...