Congratulations Learning for Employment (Lfe) on 75 years of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)!Our Education team took part in today's celebrations at the Bowery Theatre immersed, empowered and inspired through culture and language deeply rooted within AMEP and passed on to our own students taking part in the program through commUnity+.#AMEP #Learningforemployment #LfeAustralian Department of Home Affairs----In attendance & pictured: Tracey Gaudry (CEO of commUnity+), Craig Liddell (General Manager of Education), Mabel Mutasa (Settlements Programs Manager), Travis Hodgson (Partnerships & Relationships Manager), Shweta Nadkarni (Lead Administration Officer - SEE & AMEP), Daily Shwe (Administration Officer - AMEP), Stephen Parker (AMEP Teacher & Assessor).Read more...

Read the details of our commUnity+ and Victoria University partnership online: https://www.vu.edu.au/partnerships/health-social-assistance-partnerships/community----Pictured: General Manager of Family and Community Services Cameron Bloye with VU Alumni and current Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (commUnity+) staff John Kon, Hang Lai and Denis Zilic.

Today marks a historic milestone as we proudly announce the official signing of a major partnership between Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (commUnity+) and Victoria University.Inside of our commUnity+ Hub in Deer Park, the same building where our organisation started in October 1982, this monumental moment was witnessed by commUnity+ and Victoria University staff and community members and partners who were inspired by how our shared values align to support, strengthen and enable individuals and communities to flourish.Victoria University alumni John Kon, Hang Lai and Denis Zilic spoke on today's panel about their transition from studying at Victoria University to now working proudly for commUnity+, including the benefits that this partnership brings as a pathway for engagement and career opportunities.We would like to thank everyone that came to be a part of today's partnership signing, including Jackie Mead (commUnity+ Chair), Tracey Gaudry (commUnity+ CEO), Adam Shoemaker (Victoria University Vice-Chancellor), Hon. Wade Noonan (Victoria University Deputy Vice-Chancellor), Prof. John Germov (Victoria University Deputy Vice-Chancellor), Mayor Bruce Lancashire (Mayor of Brimbank City Council) and to our MC Cameron Bloye (General Manager of Family and Community Services) for being the host of today's event.Media release: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/news/vu-establishes-new-alliance-with-comm-unity-plus-to-boost-services-in-the-west#community #communityeducation #victoriauniversity #pathways

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*BEEP BEEP* New to driving or want a refresh of information about motor vehicles and fines?Hosted by our Brimbank Community Legal Centre, join us at our Community Hub (822 Ballarat Road, Deer Park 3023) for an information session on Thursday the 18th of May 2023 from 12PM - 2PM. Light lunch provided. Click here to register your interest.For further information contact our Neighbourhood House team:E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.P. (03) 8312 2063You can also view and join our other neighbourhood house programs via our program registrations page.Read more...

Counting down until Neighbourhood House Week!Look at what we will be doing throughout the week to make sure we're connecting with our commUnity+ communitystarting this coming Monday 8th of May 2023!- Monday 08/05: Open House- Tuesday 09/05: Health and Wellbeing- Wednesday 10/05: Cultural Day- Thursday 11/05: Connecting with our community- Friday 12/05: Bus TourWhere?822 Ballarat Road, Deer Park 3023--------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact our Neighbourhood House team if you would like to register your participation:E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.P. (03) 8312 2063Register for a program online:https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1051362Read more...

New Neighbourhood House Term 2 Program timetable starting Monday 24th of April 2023!Be sure to register by contacting our Neighbourhood House team:E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.P. (03) 8312 2063You can also register to secure your place in our programs directly on our Neigbourhood House program registration page.Read more...

Join our Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre for a FREE Legal Information session. Learn about your legal rights and responsibilites regarding: - Wills- Power of Attorney- Life planningWhen?Wednesday 8th March 202312.30pm - 2.30pmWhere?commUnity+ HUB822 Ballarat Road, Deer Park-----Contact or visit our team to find out more:E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.P. (03) 8312 2063Read more...

We are delighted to announce a series of appointments to the Board of Comm Unity Plus Services Limited (commUnity+) providing continuity, succession planning and increased skills and diversity.The Board has elected Jackie Mead as Chair, Emma Hunt as Deputy Chair, and reappointed Greg Bowers as Treasurer.Jackie Mead was first appointed the commUnity+ board in 2020. Jackie is a long-time resident of Melbourne’s Inner West and has a passion for creating and supporting vibrant communities that are inclusive and compassionate at their core. She brings 15 years of experience with for-purpose organisations and a real excitement about the future of commUnity+ and what it can deliver for people in Melbourne’s west.Emma Hunt also joined the commUnity+ board in 2020. Her career is based on the belief that a strong legal assistance sector is a way of ensuring vulnerable Victorians receive the advice and help they need when engaging with the law and the justice system, in turn strengthening communities and people’s agency.Greg Bowers continues his role as Treasurer providing his extensive experience in financial and operational management and remains passionate about opportunities that arise through adult and community education.After six years as Director including three years as Chair, Susanne Legena stepped down as Chair. Nella Buccheri has also decided to step down as Deputy Chair.Susanne’s leadership, care and dedication to commUnity+ and the communities it serves has been invaluable, with the organisation strengthening in its governance, operations and financial position over the past three years through a tumultuous COVID-19 impacted period.commUnity+ also thanks Nella for her commitment to the West through commUnity+ and ongoing commitment to the communities in the West. We are delighted that Susanne and Nella will continue on as commUnity+ Directors.We also welcome the appointment of three new directors to the commUnity+ Board, Poonam Fernandes, Kristie Lawson and Valerie Sace. We look forward to their contributions to our community.These appointments follow the reappointment of Board Directors Nella Buccheri and Brendan Walsh at the 2022 Annual General Meeting held last month and puts us in a great position to not just better represent the community we serve but it delivers the full skillset needed on a vibrant Board.We are grateful to have the guidance, and expertise of our Directors and we continue to strengthen and expand our suite of programs to support people experiencing disadvantage and hardship within communities in the West.Read more...