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Victoria
Here is an overview of the projects the Community Work Teams are currently running in Victoria.
Bendigo
Gravel Hill
65-71 Mundy Street
BENDIGO VIC 3550
CONTACT - Angelique Whitehouse (03) 5440 7521
Second Chance
This activity consists of five different areas including administration, permaculture gardens, retail, landscape gardens and wood working. The activity allows participants to select an area they are interested in and develop skills by being actively involved in hands on tasks. For example, at the gardens participants harvest vegetables, create garden beds, lay seeds and have recently constructed a green house solely from recycled materials (the next project is the building of a kitchen using only recycled materials and the sun as a source of power).
Computer Rebuild II
This activity involves participants checking, diagnosing problems and rebuilding computers. Businesses and Government departments in the local Bendigo area donate their old computers to this organisation. The computers are checked, rebuilt then donated back to local families who may otherwise have no access to computers.
Bendigo District Aboriginal Cooperative
This activity comprises three separate areas including medical reception, office administration and working with elders. This program focuses on the delivery and development of health services to Indigenous people. Participants involved in this activity will be part of a very focused, service orientated team who will support their development in the chosen area.
Righteous Pups
If you like dogs you’ll love this. Participants on this activity are involved in all tasks associated with training 4 puppies that will be placed in the homes of people with disabilities. To date the dogs have been trained to open doors, assist with shopping (including taking your purse and giving it to the sales assistant), they can open the fridge door, assist you to take off your jumper and they will even tolerate a pet cat or bird!
Supply and Demand
This activity enables participants to gain working skills in all areas of a busy retail environment. Participants become one of the team who are responsible for the delivery of excellent customer service (including techniques on up selling), operating a cash register, cash handling, stocking shelves and creating eye catching store displays.
Castlemaine Regeneration
This activity has been designed to develop the bush land areas in and around the Castlemaine area. Participants become involved with local landcare groups to work on existing activities such as the removal of non-indigenous weeds and plants, planting new trees in conjunction with local schools and the building and placing of habitat boxes for birdlife in the area.
In the House
An exciting activity for anyone who is interested in learning how to train adults. Participants are involved in a range of hands on activities that enable them to gain an insight into how adults learn, the skills to develop training packages and techniques in how best to deliver training to adults. Through participation in this activity, participants have the opportunity to gain Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training.
RSPCA Castlemaine
A passion for working with animals is a must for this activity. Participants involved in this activity are able to work with animals that are handed into the shelter. Some of the tasks involved in participating at the RSPCA shelter include taking control of new animals, completing registration paperwork, cleaning cages, assisting customers in their pet selection and assisting the vet with various procedures.
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Restoration of Tram 21
As the name states this activity is all about restoring Tram 21 (originally built in 1917) to its original condition. Under the guidance of qualified tradespeople, participants will carry out tasks such as sanding and repolishing all original wood, replacing and polishing brass fittings, re-upholstering seats and finally painting the tram in its original green and gold colours.
Office Administration
This activity is sponsored by a local organisation who are responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of training and education programs. As part of this activity participants are required to operate within all areas of the organisation from taking student enrolments, setting up classroom areas, completing general office duties to providing relief childcare assistance if required. It’s a very dynamic team who always ensure quality and valuable work experiences for Work for the Dole participants.
Restoring Heathcote's Past
Do you enjoy living or learning about the past? This activity involves restoring two very important landmarks in Heathcotes history – a large area of bush land and the local jail (built and used in the 1800’s). This activity gives participants the opportunity to restore both the land and jail to their original condition, eventually developing them into a tourist attractions for the local area.
School Environment Support Program
An exciting program that gives participants the opportunity to be involved in the upkeep of a local Bendigo primary school. The activity involves participants providing much needed assistance to the schools maintenance person. Through involvement in this activity participants are responsible for maintaining garden areas, constructing new playground seating and making general repairs in and around the school
Creating Eden
This activity is for anyone who loves to work in the garden creating new garden areas that are appealing to the senses. The activity involves participants developing soil, planting trees, shrubs and flowers and construction path ways. The supervisors of the activity provide support and training to participants whilst at the same time allowing them some artistic direction and freedom.
East Melbourne
Suite 6A. 41-43 Rignwood St
Ringwood 3134
CONTACT - Lauren Stocker (03) 9871 2900 or Peter Sheko (03) 9843 7801
Admin/Multimedia - Community Promotions
(max. 8 participants)
This project endeavours to provide skills in computer applications and office administration. The program may involve developing and producing promotional newsletters and flyers, logo design, professional layout, desktop publishing, and Powerpoint presentations. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn pre-print set up and to gain skills to work as a freelancer.
Location: Lilydale
Days: Thursdays and Fridays
Animal Aid Plus Two
(max. 6 participants)
Animal Aid provides a valuable service to the community in the care of lost and abandoned animals and those that are the victims of cruelty and neglect. The shelter also co-ordinates a range of special activities and community education programs to develop a greater awareness of animal welfare issues and to promote responsible pet ownership. This may include dog Walking, animal grooming, dog and cat rehabilitation, cleaning of catteries, kennels, kitten and puppy facilities, reception/administration, ground maintenance,and fund raising. Would also include assisting with special events and assisting staff in all aspects of the Centre’s activities.
Location: Coldstream
Days: As negotiated with manager
Fantastic Furniture
(max. 8 participants)
If you’d like to design and manufacture furniture, then hop on board! As a participant on this project, you’ll be encouraged to ‘think outside the square’ in designing products to be donated to welfare groups or provided to needy recipients. Participants will be involved in design, timber selection, cutting, drilling, sanding, assembly of furniture, sanding and polishing finished items.
Location: Bayswater
Days: Mondays and Tuesdays
Gateways Plus
(max. 5 participants)
The Salvation Army Gateways centre provides crisis accommodation and support to individuals and families who find themselves without a place to live. By undertaking a Work for the Dole project here, you will be providing valuable assistance to the program in the delivery of its services to the wider community. You will have the opportunity to develop work skills in areas such as furniture removal, cleaning, caretaker responsibilities, painting, general buildings upkeep, office administration, arts / mural design, gardening and grounds.
Location: Croydon
Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
IT & Hospitality
(max. 8 participants)
The Salvation Army Waverley provides a number of services to its local community and is often the first point of call for those in need of such services as counselling or material aid in the local area. It is also the site of many valuable community programs, including weekly social activities for both the elderly and for children in the region. In undertaking a placement here, you will be given the opportunity to be part of the daily operations of the centre assisting in operation of community lunch for local community, computer support work, and general administrative tasks.
Location: Glen Waverley
Days: Thursdays and Fridays
Personal Care in the East
(max. 4 participants)
This project is an ideal work experience activity for anybody interested in gaining employment in the disability field. As a participant, you will be assisting disabled clients of Eastern Access Community Health centres in recreational & skill development activities. Opportunities may involve assisting clients of EACH to explore various computer software programs, helping clients to develop gardening and horticulture knowledge and skills, encouraging clients to explore their creative and artistic skills and joining clients in such social activities as lawn bowls and ten pin bowling. It may also involve assisting clients to experience a variety of movements to music, and escorting clients on a walking program to various locations within the community.
Locations: Bayswater, Kilsyth, Croydon or Ringwood East
Days: As negotiated with manager
Retail in the East Two
(max. 10 participants)
Becoming a Team Member at a Salvation Army Family Store can provide you with a vast range of marketable skills and work experience, and is an especially valuable opportunity for those who wish to work in the retail/customer service industry. Tasks may include receiving and storage of goods, tagging items, shop display and stock rotation, customer service, cleaning and general maintenance, and cash register operation.
Locations: Boronia, Croydon, Kilsyth, Lilydale, Mountain Gate, Mt Waverley, Mulgrave, Ringwood and Rowville
Days: As negotiated with manager
Retail Pathways
(max. 2 participants)
This activity is ideally suited to those who wish to gain retail experience while simultaneously contributing to the broader community. Participants will be involved activities developing their knowledge of retail and relevant skills, sorting merchandise, shop display and upkeep, customer relations, the development of staff rosters, receipt of donated goods and maintaining the shop and general cleaning.
Location: Ringwood
Days: As negotiated with manager
Schools in the East Plus
(max. 8 participants)
In electing to undertake a placement in this activity, you will be given the opportunity to work either in a classroom environment as a teacher’s aide, or in a role with less direct student involvement. Available areas of work experience may include general or specialist classroom support, library assistant work, office administration, outdoor/maintenance. Training provided is based on Cert III in Education.
Locations: Various locations in Eastern suburbs
Days: As negotiated with school
Woodworking - Toys 4 Kids
(max. 7 participants)
The Toys 4 Kids project is hands on woodwork experience, providing knowledge and know-how of turning wood into furniture, toys and appliances for community groups.
Location: Mt Evelyn
Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Peninsula
Ground Floor, 20 Davey St.
Frankston
CONTACT - Gabriele Frenkel (03) 8871 5000 or Peter Sheko (03) 9843 7801
Aged Care Plus Two
(max. 10 participants)
Aged Care Plus 2 will provide placements in PCA assistance, Activity Assistants, hospitality and maintenance in Aged Care facilities (6 positions) and administration/clerical/marketing experience in the Adopt a Grandparent Program (4 positions).
The Adopt a Grandparent Program is a program to assist elderly members of the community to become actively involved in local schools as volunteers to assist with reading programs and a variety of activities.
WFD participants will assist with both the administration and research/marketing of this program.
Locations: Various locations in the Mornington Peninsula
Days: Mondays and Tuesdays
Community Supermarket & IT Marketing
Participants will be involved in the operation of a community supermarket that will provide discounted grocery items to between 100 to 150 underprivileged, low-income earners and elderly residents per day within the ESA. The supermarket will stock a broad range of grocery products with a small cost placed on them to cover purchasing costs. The groceries will be cheaper than at any other general supermarket due to it being a community service and a non-profit project. Additional activities at the site will include the maintenance of the supermarket, construction of shelving, and producing food hampers. Participants will also be involved in producing all marketing materials, and advertising for the Community Supermarket using IT and marketing software. The range of work experience activities include:
- Retail Store Layout
- Stock Taking
- Ticketing and Labelling Products
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Multi Media
- Artistic design
- Setting up computer equipment
- Networking Computers
- Online Research
- Office AdministrationLabelling Products
- Setting up and constructing equipment
- Pickup and delivery within the ESA
- Making Food hampers
Location: Frankston
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays (max. 10 participants)
Wednesdays and Fridays (max. 8 participants)
Community Vision
(max. 4 participants)
A variety of Work Experience placements and training in professional development in Community Organisations, such as Community Houses and Neighbourhood Centres, will be providing a wide range of placements meeting the requirements of the professional development program. Work experience placements will cover: reception and general office work, administrative and computer support and retail. Participants can learn new skills or develop existing skills, but most importantly will be enhancing their level of professionalism within the workplace thus significantly increasing their employment opportunities. All participants will be able to rely on their supervisor for a reference on completion of the project and to provide assistance and advice in their career development.
Locations: Various locations in the Mornington Peninsula
Days: As negotiated with sponsor
Retail in the Peninsula
(max. 10 participants)
Becoming a Team Member at a Salvation Army Family Store can provide you with a vast range of marketable skills and work experience, and is an especially valuable opportunity for those who wish to work in the retail/customer service industry. Tasks may include receiving and storage of goods, tagging items, shop display and stock rotation, customer service, cleaning and general maintenance, and cash register operation.
Locations: Carrum Downs, Frankston, Hastings, Mornington and Mount Eliza.
Days: As negotiated with manager
Rosebud Salvos
(max. 5 participants)
Assisting The Salvation Army in Rosebud with the upkeep of their grounds, the receipt, delivery, storage, display and sales of donated goods. Participants will be able to gain experience in areas such as receiving and storage of goods, shop display and stock rotation, customer service, cleaning and general maintenance, cash register operation, pick up and delivery of goods, and gardening and grounds maintenance.
Location: Rosebud
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Schools in the Peninsula Plus
(max. 10 participants)
In electing to undertake a placement in this activity, you will be given the opportunity to work either in a classroom environment as a teacher’s aide, or in a role with less direct student involvement. Available areas of work experience may include general or specialist classroom support, library assistant work, office administration, and outdoor/maintenance. Training provided is based on Cert III in Education.
Locations: Various locations in the Mornington Peninsula
Days: As negotiated with school |
