EVENTS CALENDAR - South Australia

This is the official online calendar for Adult Learners Week 2010 events around Australia. You can view and search across all the events being held as part of ALW, add an event of your own or amend an entry you have previously made. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the national coordinator or the coordinator in your state.

August 2010
26 Aug,
6:15pm
South Australian 2010 Adult Learners' Week Awards Dinner
An annual highlight of the South Australian Adult Learners' Week calendar. The awards dinner is an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the outstanding contributions of individuals, communities and organisations in providing and promoting adult learning.
Organisation:DFEEST
Contact:Narelle Johnstone
Phone:(08) 8226 5682
Email:South Australian 2010 Adult Learners' Week Awards Dinner
31 Aug,
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Learning
This event focuses on updating your resume.
Location:Paralowie R-12 Community Centre
Address:Whites Road
City/State:PARALOWIE SA
Postcode:5108
Organisation:Paralowie R-12 Community Centre
Contact:Mary Jo Bellew
Phone:(08) 8182 7222
Email:Celebrate Learning
September 2010
1 Sep,
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hot Culture @ Cibo's on Gouger
Hot Culture @ Cibo's on Gouger
Locals share stories and learn about local history, food and Gouger Street lifestyle.
Location:Cibo's
Address:Gouger Street
City/State:ADELAIDE SA
Postcode:5000
Organisation:Gouger Street Traders Association
Contact:Yvonne Merendi
Phone:(08) 8271 6007 or 0413 381 728
1 Sep,
11.30 am
How to maintain archival items
Tour the Library's Preservation Workroom in the basement of the Mortlock Wing. See Conservators working with precious items and find out how to keep special items safe from attack by insects and moulds.

Limited places available. Bookings essential.
Location:State Library of South Australia
Address:cnr North Terrace and Kintore Avenue
City/State:Adelaide SA
Postcode:5000
Web Address:www.slsa.sa.gov.au
Organisation:State Library of South Australia
Contact:Cate
Phone:08 8207 7292
Email:How to maintain archival items
1 Sep,
10am- 11.30am
IT @ Your Library
Free computer lesson for adults covering the basics of 'surfing the net'
Location:The Mount Gambier Library
Address:6 Watson Tce
City/State:Mount Gambier SA
Postcode:5290
Web Address:www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/library/
Contact:Ricky Koopman
Phone:08 87212540
Email:IT @ Your Library
1 Sep,
2pm- 3.30pm
IT @ Your Library
Local History for Beginners
A free computer training session on how to begin your family history research using the libraries extensive history databases.
Location:The Mount Gambier Library
Address:6 Watson Tce
City/State:Mount Gambier SA
Postcode:5290
Web Address:www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/library/
Contact:Ricky Koopman
Phone:08 87212540
Email:IT @ Your Library
1 Sep,
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Making Money Work for You
Sessions focusing on budgeting skills. In collaboration with Lutheran Community Care.
Location:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:ENFIELD SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:(08) 8343 6571
Email:Making Money Work for You
1 Sep,
9:30am - 2:00pm
Multicultural Celebration
Multicultural celebration in Rundle Mall featuring interaction with AMEP students representing more than 50 different cultures.
Location:Rundle Mall
Address:Rundle Mall
City/State:ADELAIDE SA
Postcode:5000
Organisation:TAFE SA English Language Services
Contact:Margaret Gunn
Phone:(08) 8226 6555
Email:Multicultural Celebration
1 Sep,
9:00am - 12:00pm
Nutritious Meals on a Budget
Includes recipes and research into nutrition and vitamins.
Location:Hackham West Community Centre
Address:Cnr Majorca Road & Warsaw Crescent
City/State:HACKHAM WEST SA
Postcode:5163
Organisation:Hackham West Community Centre
Contact:Shekina Shar
Phone:(08) 8384 1065
Email:Nutritious Meals on a Budget
1 Sep,
11:00am - 2:00pm
Open Day
Open Day
Come along to the Athol Park Neighbourhood House Open Day and try some basket weaving with a local indigenous artist. Enjoy a free lunch and have a cuppa and a chat. Other fun activities and prizes to be won!
Location:Athol Park Neighbourhood House
Address:Cnr Hamilton Road & Adele Street
City/State:ATHOL PARK SA
Postcode:5012
Organisation:Athol Park Neighbourhood House
Contact:Alison or Amy
Phone:Alison (08) 8408 1390 or Amy 0429 431 344
1 Sep Parks Learning Festival
Parks Learning Festival
A series of learning opportunities from painting and woodwork to exercise classes.
Location:Parks Community Centre
Address:2-46 Cowan Street
City/State:ANGLE PARK SA
Postcode:5010
Organisation:Parks Community Centre
Contact:Coordinator
Phone:(08) 8243 5623
1 Sep,
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Reading Food Labels
Community Foodies will assist participants to read and understand food labels.
Location:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:ENFIELD SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:(08) 8343 6571
Email:Reading Food Labels
1 Sep,
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Safe Food Handling in the Community
Useful for volunteers preparing food for the community and locals attending cooking classes.
Location:Various locations
Address:Various locations
City/State:ADELAIDE SA
Postcode:5000
Organisation:TAFE SA Adelaide South
Contact:Wing-Yin Chan Lee
Phone:8207 8245
Email:Safe Food Handling in the Community
1 Sep,
Various
Salisbury the Learning City
The library is collaborating with various local centres to promote a week of activities with a focus on multi-literacies.
Location:Various locations
Address:Various locations
City/State:SALISBURY SA
Postcode:5108
Organisation:The Mawson Centre
Contact:Annie Payne
Phone:8302 5449
Email:Salisbury the Learning City
1 Sep,
11:00am & 2:00pm Daily
State Library - FREE Tours
Find out how easily it is to access information at the State Library.
Location:State Library of South Australia
Address:North Terrace
City/State:ADELAIDE SA
Postcode:5000
Organisation:State Library of South Australia
Contact:Jo Chesher
Phone:(08) 8207 7215 of (08) 8217 7292
Email:State Library - FREE Tours
1 Sep,
To be advised
Visit to Monarto Zoo
Literacy students will participate in a day trip to Monarto Zoo and have the opportunity to organise and plan the trip in class together.
Location:Monarto Zoo
Address:Monarto
City/State:Monarto SA
Postcode:5254
Organisation:The Junction Community Centre
Contact:Kay Nowak
Phone:(08) 8341 1334
Email:Visit to Monarto Zoo
2 Sep,
9:00am - 1:00pm
Environmental Exploration
Environmental Exploration
Learn about environmental initiatives, stretch your legs and hear some tips from the professionals. Followed by a lunch.
Location:City of Tea Tree Gully
Address:571 Montague Road
City/State:MODBURY SA
Postcode:5092
Organisation:City of Tea Tree Gully
Contact:Melaina Tate
Phone:8397 7453
2 Sep,
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Grote Precinct Eco Tour
The tour will assist participants to understand issues and be environmentally 'green'.
Location:Starts @ Grote Street Library and finishes @ Victoria Square
Address:Grote Street to Victoria Square
City/State:ADELAIDE SA
Postcode:5000
Organisation:Grote Street Business Precinct
Contact:Yvonne Merendi
Phone:8271 6007
Email:Grote Precinct Eco Tour
2 Sep,
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Food Labels
Community Foodies will assist participants to read and understand food labels.
Location:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:ENFIELD SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:(08) 8343 6571
Email:Reading Food Labels
2 Sep,
9:00am - 1:00pm
Streets of Learning
Streets of Learning
Hear about local history, characters and heritage. Followed by social networking lunch.
Location:City of Tea Tree Gully
Address:571 Montague Road
City/State:MODBURY SA
Postcode:5092
Organisation:City of Tea Tree Gully
Contact:Melaina Tate
Phone:8397 7453
2 Sep,
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Fleurieu in a Snap
The Fleurieu in a Snap
Learn how to get the most out of your digital camera whilst travelling through the picturesque towns of Milang, Langhorne Creek, Strathalbyn, Finniss and Clayton Bay.
Location:Milang Old School House Community Centre
Address:28 Daranda Terrace
City/State:MILANG SA
Postcode:5256
Organisation:Milang Old School House Community Centre
Contact:Stuart Jones
Phone:8537 0687
2 Sep,
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Writing Your Future - Resume Writing
Interactive workshop outlining resume writing. Volunteers providing one-on-one support.
Location:CaFE Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:Enfield SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:8343 6571
Email:Writing Your Future - Resume Writing
2 Sep,
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Writing Your Future - Resume Writing
Volunteers will provide one-on-one support to assist participants in writing resumes.
Location:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:ENFIELD SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:8343 6571
Email:Writing Your Future - Resume Writing
3 Sep,
4pm
A Learning future for Alexandrina
Official Opening of the Milang Adult Learning Centre at the Milang Old School House Community Centre. The new building was funded by the Australian Government Teaching and Learning Capital Fund and we are delighted to share this new resource with the community.
Location:Milang SA
Address:Cnr Rivers St & Daranda Tce
City/State:Milang SA
Postcode:5256
Web Address:www.moshcc.com.au
Organisation:Milang & District Community Association
Contact:Karyn Bradford
Phone:08 85370687
Email:A Learning future for Alexandrina
3 Sep,
10:30am - 2:30pm
SPARK Resource Centre Open Day
SPARK Resource Centre Open Day
This event will include an art exhibition, panel discussion, presentations and a shared lunch.
Location:SPARK Resource Centre
Address:213 Gouger Street
City/State:ADELAIDE SA
Postcode:5000
Organisation:SPARK Resource Centre
Contact:Kath Silard
Phone:8212 3255
3 Sep,
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Writing Your Future - Resume Writing
Interactive workshop outling resume writing. Volunteers providing one-on-one support.
Location:C.a.F.E Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:Enfield SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:8343 6571
Email:Writing Your Future - Resume Writing
3 Sep,
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Writing Your Future - Resume Writing
Volunteers will provide one-on-one support to assist participants in writing resumes.
Location:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:ENFIELD SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:8343 6571
Email:Writing Your Future - Resume Writing
4 Sep
Adult Learning - Come & Join Us
On the 4th there will be a display at Coles Shopping Centre.
On the 5th the functional literacy group will meet and be involved in special activities.
Location:Gawler Community House
Address:2 Scheibener Terrace
City/State:GAWLER SA
Postcode:5108
Organisation:Gawler Community House
Contact:Bruce Parsons
Phone:Not provided
Email:Adult Learning - Come & Join Us
5 Sep,
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Make the most of Broadband!
Prepare yourself as Willunga leads the way for super-fast broadband in South Australia! Come along to discover some great tips for Internet searching in this free, hands-on, small group session.
Location:Willunga Library
Address:St Peters Terrace
City/State:Willunga SA
Postcode:5173
Web Address:www.onkaparingacity.com/onka/living_here/libraries.jsp?
Organisation:City of Onkaparinga Libraries
Contact:Helen McSkimming
Phone:08 8384 0006
Email:Make the most of Broadband!
6 Sep,
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bush Tucker Lunch & Fun
This function will focus on Aboriginal cultural awareness through sharing a 'bush tucker' lunch and participating in an Aboriginal craft workshop.
Location:Taperoo Community Centre
Address:14-20 Yongala Street
City/State:TAPEROO SA
Postcode:5017
Organisation:Taperoo Community Centre
Contact:Kathy Miller
Phone:8248 2122
Email:Bush Tucker Lunch & Fun
6 Sep,
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Safe Food Handling in the Community
Useful for volunteers preparing food for the community and locals attending cooking classes.
Location:Various locations
Address:Various locations
City/State:ADELAIDE SA
Postcode:5000
Organisation:TAFE SA Adelaide South
Contact:Wing-Yin Chan Lee
Phone:8207 8245
Email:Safe Food Handling in the Community
7 Sep,
8:30am - 11:30am
Celebrating our Sweet Success
Twenty Bedford employees who are participants in Bedford's Literacy Program will take part in a cooking activity.
Organisation:Bedford
Contact:Paul Gaertner
Phone:0434 187 430
Email:Celebrating our Sweet Success
7 Sep,
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Do the Hutt Street Stroll - It's Arty!
Guided tour of artworks in Hutt Street venues. Go on a pleasurable stroll of artistic discovery along one of Adelaide's best known main streets. Includes poetry readings.
Location:Starts @ Hutt Street Library and finishes @ Arab Steed Hotel
Address:Hutt Street to Arab Steed Hotel
City/State:ADELAIDE SA
Postcode:5000
Organisation:Hutt Street Precinct Association
Contact:Yvonne Merendi
Phone:0413 381 728
Email:Do the Hutt Street Stroll - It's Arty!
7 Sep,
9:00am - 11:00am
Energy Audit - Home & Work
This event will assist participants to understand what they can do to make a difference.
Organisation:YouthJET
Contact:Luke Parsons
Phone:8227 0933
Email:Energy Audit - Home & Work
7 Sep,
11am to 3pm
Healthy Cooking Day
Healthy Cooking Day
The day will include Recipe Demonstrations, Tastings, Information, Label reading, Q & A Time with Health Workers. Award presentations, Show & Tell, Lots of Give Aways & Lucky Prize.
Bookings required for Lunch $8pp.
Location:Avon Hall
Address:1 Dublin Road
City/State:AVON SA
Postcode:5501
Organisation:Avon Art & Craft Guild
Contact:J. Stewart
Phone:08 88671127
7 Sep,
11:00am - 3:00pm
Healthy Cooking Day
The day will include recipe demonstrations, tastings, information, label reading and a question and answer time with health workers.
Location:Avon Hall
Address:1 Dublin Road
City/State:AVON SA
Postcode:5501
Organisation:Avon Art & Craft Guild
Contact:Jill Stewart
Phone:(08) 8867 1127
Email:Healthy Cooking Day
7 Sep,
2.15 pm
Maintaining Archival Items
Tour the Library's Preservation Workroom in the basement of the Mortlock Wing. See Conservators working with precious items and find out how to keep special items safe from attack by insects and moulds.

Limited places available. Bookings essential.
Location:State Library of South Australia
Address:cnr North Terrace and Kintore Avenue
City/State:Adelaide SA
Postcode:5000
Web Address:www.slsa.sa.gov.au
Organisation:State Library of South Australia
Contact:Cate
Phone:08 8207 7292
Email:Maintaining Archival Items
7 Sep,
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Making Money work for you - Budgeting
Outling basic budgeting skills. Running in collaboration with Lutheran Community Care.
Location:C.a.F.E Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:Enfield SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E Enfield Children's Centre & Lutheran Community Care
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:8343 6571
Email:Making Money work for you - Budgeting
7 Sep,
12noon- 7pm
MBA & Postgrad Expo
Improve your job opportunities, get ahead with your career or prepare for a brand new direction with a postgraduate qualification. The MBA & Postgrad Expo makes it easy to find the right course, with local and interstate institutions all in the one place for ONE day only.
Location:Adelaide Town Hall
Address:128 King William Street
City/State:Adelaide SA
Postcode:5000
Web Address:www.postgradexpo.com.au
Organisation:Exhibitions Plus Pty Ltd
Contact:Denise Cooney
Phone:03 9813 8200
Email:MBA & Postgrad Expo
7 Sep,
10:00am - 2:00pm
Op Shop Hop - Making the Budget Stretch
Op Shop Hop - Making the Budget Stretch
Tour of op shops in the local area.
Organisation:Oaklands Park Community Members Group
Contact:Bert Haynes
Phone:8298 3030
7 Sep,
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Food Labels
Collaberation between community foodies and the centre to provide assistance with reading food labels. Ran successfully last year with more people requesting it again.
Location:C.a.F.E Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:Enfield SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:8343 6571
Email:Reading Food Labels
7 Sep,
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Safe Food Handling in the Community
Useful for volunteers preparing food for the community and locals attending cooking classes.
Location:Various locations
Address:Various locations
City/State:ADELAIDE SA
Postcode:5000
Organisation:TAFE SA Adelaide South
Contact:Wing-Yin Chan Lee
Phone:8207 8245
Email:Safe Food Handling in the Community
7 Sep,
10:00am - 12:00pm
Still Learning ... A Decade On
Still Learning ... A Decade On
Showcasing the partnership of 10 years between TAFE SA and Kadina Community Library.
Location:TAFE SA
Address:1A Doswell Terrace
City/State:KADINA SA
Postcode:5554
Organisation:TAFE SA Regional
Contact:Kath Messner
Phone:8821 0439
7 Sep,
7:00am - 8:00am
Tutor Network Breakfast - Literacy Pathways
This event will bring WEA tutors together in an informal setting to provide them with information regarding multi-literacies.
Organisation:WEA Adult Learning
Contact:Charlene Darmadi
Phone:8223 1272
Email:Tutor Network Breakfast - Literacy Pathways
7 Sep,
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Wetland Wonder
Bus trip and tour of Salisbury Wetland including brunch. Environmental learning.
Location:Coromandel Community Centre
Address:442B Main Road,
City/State:Coromandel Valley SA
Postcode:5051
Web Address:www.coromandelcc.org.au
Organisation:Coromandel Community Centre
Contact:Jodie Kelley
Phone:0883706880
Email:Wetland Wonder
7 Sep,
8:30am - 2:30pm
Wetland Wonder
Wetland Wonder
Travel to the Salisbury Wetlands for a guided tour and discover what Salisbury Council is doing and its achievemens in water and environmental management.
Location:Coromandel Community Centre
Address:442B Main Road
City/State:COROMANDEL VALLEY SA
Postcode:5051
Organisation:Coromandel Community Centre
Contact:Jodie Kelly
Phone:8370 6880
8 Sep,
10am- 11.30am
IT @ Your Library
A free traning course covering the basics of creating an email address, sending and recieving emails.
Location:The Mount Gambier Library
Address:6 Watson Tce
City/State:Mount Gambier SA
Postcode:5290
Web Address:www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/library/home.asp
Contact:Ricky Koopman
Phone:08 87212540
Email:IT @ Your Library
8 Sep,
2pm- 3.30pm
IT @ Your Library
A free information session tracing your family with Local History for Beginners. Session will concentrate on how to use the extensive databases in the library to get your search started.
Location:The Mount Gambier Library
Address:6 Watson Tce
City/State:Mount Gambier SA
Postcode:5290
Web Address:www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/library/home.asp
Contact:Ricky Koopman
Phone:08 87212540
Email:IT @ Your Library
8 Sep,
6pm -9pm
Karl Rahner and Spiritual Formation
The Philosophy and Theology Club (PaTH) at Tabor Adelaide meets regularly to explore and discuss a range of philosphic and theological ideas.
on Wednesday 8 Septemeber Dr Phil Daughtry will discuss Karl Rahner and Spiritual Formation. Bring $6.00 and be there at 6pm for a light Pizza tea and a great evening of thought provoking discussion
Location:Tabor Adelaide Loft
Address:181 Goodwood Road
City/State:Millswood SA
Postcode:5034
Web Address:http/www.taboradelaide.edu.au
Organisation:Tabor Adelaide PaTH (Philosophy and Theology Club) Club
Contact:Dr Brian Trainor
Phone:8373 8777 (ask for Brian Trainor)
Email:Karl Rahner and Spiritual Formation
8 Sep,
10:00am - 6:00pm
Living Stories
A day dedicated to hearing the Living Stories of 16 community members from various cultures including Indian, African, Aboriginal, Caucasian-Australian. Participants involved in interactive stations with each of the partipants.
Location:C.a.F.E Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:Enfield SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:8343 6571
Email:Living Stories
8 Sep,
10:00am - 6:00pm
Living Stories!
Hear the stories of community members from various cultures including Indian, African and Aboriginal.
Location:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Address:Pateela Street
City/State:ENFIELD SA
Postcode:5085
Organisation:C.a.F.E. Enfield Children's Centre
Contact:Beth Christensen
Phone:(08) 8343 6571
Email:Living Stories!
8 Sep,
10:00am - 4:00pm
Next Steps for Jobseekers
Provides information on job search skills, the necessary mindset for a successful job search, resume writing and interview skills.
Location:Marion Cultural Centre
Address:Diagonal Road
City/State:OAKLANDS PARK SA
Postcode:5046
Organisation:HR Development at Work
Contact:Bridget Hogg
Phone:8322 8455
Email:Next Steps for Jobseekers
9 Sep,
11:30am - 2:30pm
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn
A luncheon for members of the community to provide an arena for discussion.
Location:Mid Murray Community Support Service
Address:North Terrace
City/State:MANNUM SA
Postcode:5238
Organisation:Mid Murray Community Support Service
Contact:Brett Wallace
Phone:(08) 8569 2129
10 Sep,
10:00am - 3:00pm
Port Adelaide Study Tour
Port Adelaide Study Tour
Learn about the history of Port Adelaide and the change within the area. Includes lunch.
Location:Overseas Chinese Association
Address:110 Crittenden Road
City/State:FINDON SA
Postcode:5023
Organisation:Overseas Chinese Association
Contact:Fong Ung
Phone:(08) 8445 1677
October 2010
21 Oct,
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Computing for Beginners
Feel confident using computers. Participants will be introduced to Microsoft Windows, email and the internet.
Location:TAFE SA
Address:2 London Street
City/State:PT LINCOLN SA
Postcode:5606
Organisation:TAFE SA Pt Lincoln
Contact:Zareena Gynell
Phone:(08) 8688 3630
Email:Computing for Beginners
28 Oct,
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Computing for Beginners
Feel confident using computers. Participants will be introduced to Microsoft Windows, email and the internet.
Location:TAFE SA
Address:2 London Street
City/State:PT LINCOLN SA
Postcode:5606
Organisation:TAFE SA Pt Lincoln
Contact:Zareena Gynell
Phone:(08) 8688 3630
Email:Computing for Beginners
November 2010
4 Nov,
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Computing for Beginners
Feel confident using computers. Participants will be introduced to Microsoft Windows, email and the internet.
Location:TAFE SA
Address:2 London Street
City/State:PT LINCOLN SA
Postcode:5606
Organisation:TAFE SA Pt Lincoln
Contact:Zareena Gynell
Phone:(08) 8688 3630
Email:Computing for Beginners


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