News & Events
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Do you have a phone for an asylum seeker
in need?
Click here to find out more
Click here to read the August
2011 newsletter
Fundraising Gift ideas
Fitzroy shopping bag (calico) $8, with $2 from every purchase going to FLN
Fitzroy pub calendars $15, all proceeds going to FLN. Available from FLN or local pubs!
Contact FLN to purchase..
FLN Volunteer Induction Dates
2012
6pm - 7pm
Tue 17th April
Tue 17th July
Tue 9th Oct
More
here...
FLN Annual Report 2010-2011
Read
it here...
More important dates & events for 2012 here
We
need help with Event Planning and Fundraising.
Are you interested in helping us? No event is too small!
More details
here...
More important dates and upcoming
events for 2011
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On Sunday 12th February FLN is collaborating with the Melbourne based fundraising collective ‘Sisters for Sisters’ to create an amazing night of music, dance, spoken word and creative expression from some of Melbourne’s leading ladies. This project is created by women - for women, but we encourage all people to come in support and enjoy this diverse and captivating event!
The money raised by Sisters for Sisters will fund a Women’s Wellness project within the Refugee Support Program at FLN. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the community by addressing the physical and emotional health issues faced by these women. Many females from refugee and asylum seeker background complain of constant aches and pains in their body as well as high stress levels. Therefore we are looking to teach holistic methods to cope with stress and prevent further strains on the body, through gentle exercise and stretching.
The project will also give marginalized women the opportunity to meet other women, in a positive social environment and build trusting relationships. This can help amend the isolation faced by many women within the refugee, asylum seeker and migrant community. The program will consist of weekly wellness classes such as yoga, tai chi or dance, to encourage improved health and well-being through gentle and fun exercise. |
Who we are
The Fitzroy Learning Network is a community-based Neighbourhood
House that welcomes people from diverse educational, cultural
and social backgrounds.
We provide education, English language skills, job interview
skills, computer skills and basic life skills particularly
for newcomers to our community.
Since August 2000, Fitzroy Learning Network has been a lead
agency in supporting Temporary Protection Visa holders released
from Immigration Detention Centres. The Network has well developed
links with other organisations who work toward the same ideals;
FLN responds to each wave of new arrivals in Melbourne, often
being the first port of call for ESL lessons, information,
advocacy and support. The most recent group is the African
community particularly those from the Sudan
We made a difference to their lives, now they are making
a difference to ours
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Donate
While we get great support from the Victorian
Government, Yarra Council and Philanthropic Trusts, we couldn't
do what we do without community support, volunteers and donations.
Many of the people we work with are not entitled to government-funded
settlement services. Without our help they would be left to fend for
themselves on the streets of Melbourne with only a handful of dollars
-- not knowing where to go to get accommodation, health services,
how to find a job.
Please help us build a stronger community by making a donation. You
can arrange for a regular donation or authorise a direct debit from
your bank account by going online here:
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How to volunteer
We would not be able to achieve the all
things we do without the support of our committed volunteers
who help with each of our programs. An extensive volunteer
program with over 150 volunteers currently involved in all
aspects of the Network.
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Programs
Our programs include: Adult Education,
English as a Second Language, Computer Courses, Sewing Classes,
Over 55's Program, The Computer Clubhouse and Refugee Support
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Computer Clubhouse
After school the Network is transformed
into the Fitzroy Computer Clubhouse by an influx of excited
and chattering kids aged 8-18 who turn our computer lab into
a "design studio" using professional, state of the art software.
The program is facilitated by the Clubhouse coordinator and
supported by volunteer mentors from the IT industry and IT
tertiary courses.
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We support the rights of the child and
will act without hesitation to ensure a child safe environment
is maintained at all times. In accordance with ACCYO requirements
we have recently developed a Child Protection Policy. Please
click here to read it.
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