Creeds Farm is currently closed as part of our COVID-19 response plan. This includes all group activities, classes and room hire. We endeavour to reopen when it is safe to do so. Course providers have started setting up online classes. Please contact course providers directly to book.
See list of online classes and other courses below:
Visit our Virtual Wellness Library to access free resources to keep you fit and healthy during lockdown. We will be adding more classes to the library, so be sure to check our website regularly for free classes!
ONLINE CLASSES
| Activity | Day / Time | Information / Contact | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Yoga (via Zoom) | Mondays 5.00 pm | Ages 7 to 12 years. $10 for a 45 minute class. All you need is your mat. Please download the Zoom app to participate. To book a class, click HERE . For more information, see FACEBOOK . Susie | Sassyyoga13@gmail.com | Children |
| Yoga with Susie (via Zoom and classes in Galada Community Centre) | Mondays to Saturdays (various classes - see website to find out more) | To book a class, click HERE . For more information, see FACEBOOK . Susie | Sassyyoga13@gmail.com | Adults |
| Karma Dance | Tuesday evenings | Karma Dance is running online classical Indian dance classes from Creeds Farm for children and adults at all levels. Tuesdays evenings! Class timings depend on level - contact info@karmadance.org or 0414 674 722 to enrol. Click HERE to view videos. | Children and Adults |
| Community Art Workshops (via Zoom) | Mondays and Wednesdays 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm | Lessons focuses on creative awareness, skill development and self expression. For more information and bookings, contact: Karen at: karen.e.butler@bigpond.com | 0402 436 104 (talk to text). | Children aged 5 to 12 years |
| Khalsa Online Gurmat Classes | Thursdays 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm | Please contact 0430 582 078 to book. See WEBSITE for more information. | Children |
| Art Club Online - Community Arts Workshop (via Zoom) | Saturdays 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm | A visual art program for people who live with a disability or mental illness. See flyer above for information. Remote - Group based activity. Access to computer and internet is required. For more information and bookings, contact: Karen at: karen.e.butler@bigpond.com | 0402 436 104 (talk to text). | Adults aged 18+ |
| Arabic for Children (distant learning - Families are sent class notes and supported by a tutor) | Saturdays 9.00 am - 12.00 pm | Prep to year 12 Permanent residents $100 per year, Non DEET funded students $15 per hour. AlRaja language School | 0452 247 382 | 03 9408 8968 Children | Children |
| Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community) CHC33015 (via Zoom or in person) | Contact course provider for more details. | 20 weeks – 2 Days per week Call Rick at Employease 03 9761 2156 Website | Adults |
| Certificate IV Disability CHC43115 | Contact course provider for more details. | 16 weeks – 2 Days per week Call Rick at Employease 03 9761 2156 Website | Adults |
OTHER CLASSES/ACTIVITIES
Creeds Farm LLC is proud to bring our community these opportunities, thanks to our community partners. If you are an early school leaver or looking for work or looking to improve your chances in the job market, consider one of the programs below. While some programs may have started they are all taking rolling bookings – so you may join anytime!
Please also see:
Prace has been awarded a fourth consecutive Reconnect contract, servicing Darebin, Whittlesea, Banyule, Nillumbik, Moreland and Mitchell (Wallan and Beveridge) local government areas. Reconnect continues to provide participants with case work support to reengage with education, training and NOW, employment.
Financial support to contribute towards the costs associated with education, training and employment is also available, as well as access to a dedicated Employment Pathways Case Worker to support participants in their search for employment.
With a broader eligibility, the new Reconnect can assist many who would have otherwise been excluded from the service under previous funding rounds. Those referred to Reconnect can now hold a completed Year 12 certificate and/or completed qualifications and still be eligible for support.
To discuss the service or to make a referral, please contact the Reconnect Manager, Adriana 0457 892 893 or apugliese@prace.vic.edu.au.
Join us in Term 4 on Zoom at the Thomastown West Community Hub / Mernda Community House.
We will be running a free homework club for primary school aged children online where your child can get the help they need with their school work. This includes English skills, Math skills and English as an additional language skills.
Our Zoom trained and experienced tutors alongside homework club facilitator will be running weekly zoom sessions after school to help with your child’s educational development as well as having fun!
For more information, please contact your playgroup of interest directly via phone or social media. Alternatively, you may contact the City of Whittlesea Playgroup Community Development Officers: Jan Croxford 0409 954 827 or Mikhala Porter 0427 717 549.
3 hr program: 2 hours of free English class with parents while children are cared for in our attached free childcare centre, 1 hour of joint playgroup at the end. There is no eligibility for joining into this program so asylum seeker families would really benefit from it.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
If there are other activities of interest that are currently not available, please contact us at manager@creedsfarm.org.au or 03 9023 4606 and we will do our best to accommodate your request.