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Employment, Training + Education Support
Skills First Reconnect
The Reconnect Program has reached full capacity and is no longer taking referrals for 2024.
If you would like employment/education support the Skills and Jobs Centre program may be of interest to you:
https://www.vic.gov.au/skills-and-jobs-centres
Looking for some help finding employment or the right course to study?
Skills First Reconnect program supports people to find the right course to study for their chosen career path, or get back into employment.
Our Skills First Reconnect workers provide individualised support to build confidence and help find the pathway that suits your strength and aspirations.
Reconnect is a free and voluntary program that can also assist you in updating or creating a resume and cover letter and improving your interview skills.
For more information, please call our Reconnect Worker on 03 9212 0236, or learn more at education.vic.gov.au
Our Reconnect Program is supported by the Victorian Government
Eligibility criteria apply.
Financial Counsellor
Anglicare Financial Counsellor
Anglicare Victoria provide financial counselling to local community members at the community centre. They provide non-judgemental, free and confidential financial information, counselling and advocacy.
There’s always a way to turn things around, and we’ll do it together. Contact us today for free financial information and advocacy.
Contact Anglicare for more information | 03 9731 2500
Food Relief
We provide food relief to over 800 people each month, in partnership with FoodBank.
If you need an emergency food pack, give us a call and we will can book you in for a parcel pick up, or refer you to the nearest food relief organization.
Days:
- Monday 10:30am to 3:30pm, By appointment
- Friday 12:00pm to 3:50pm, By appointment
Available Tuesday to Thrusday for emergency parcels
Location: Wingate Avenue Community Centre
Legal Support
Moonee Valley Community Legal Service provide free legal service, information, education, referrals and ongoing casework assistance to anyone who lives, works or studies in the City of Moonee Valley.
MVLS provide generalist legal services, with a focus on infringements, criminal law, family law and family violence.
Monday night legal service operates from 6pm
To book an appointment, or form more information, contact MVLS on 03 9376 7929 or email admin@mvls.org.au
Uniting DIsability & PArentsnext employment services
ParentsNext is a support service delivered by Uniting for parents
with children under 6 years old. Uniting helps parents with young children plan
for entry or re-entry into the workforce and can support with:
- Training and personal development
- Clothing and transport for job interviews
- Developing language and literacy skills
- Connecting to local services and groups
- Accessing funds for program participation, childcare or driving lessons.
Disability Employment Services
Uniting supports people of all abilities to explore their career goals, navigate the workplace, and feel empowered to work towards their future. Your employment journey starts with personalised guidance, we’ll get to know you and your individual needs, so we can support you into a fulfilling role in an environment that’s right for you.
We’ll help you:
- Understand your goals
- Develop your skills and strengths
- Find career opportunities
- Begin a new role, or make adjustments to a current role
- Navigate the workplace.
Availability of these services is ‘By Appointment Only’. Enquiries can be made to employmentservices@unitingvictas.org.au
Migrant Settlement Support
MiCare Migrant Refugee Service
Support for newly arrived refugees and migrants is available at the community centre through MiCare’s Migrant Refugee Service.
Contact MiCare for more information | 1800 642 273
