community program TERM 4 SPRING PRoGRaM 2013 21 oCToBER – 8 DECEMBER

THE MEETING PLACE (TMP) aims to empower, inspire and connect the Fremantle community. The service is based in a beautiful retro-fitted sustainable house at the centre of South Fremantle. It offers a range of affordable and unique courses, workshops, events and talks throughout Fremantle and surrounds. TMP is an open space for all community members. Come in and talk to our friendly staff, have a coffee in our kitchen, browse our community notice boards and share your passions, skills and interests with like-minded community members. The Meeting Place is also home to the Fremantle Volunteer Service. Go to www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/facilities. All courses, classes and groups will be held at TMP unless otherwise indicated.

The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle, 6162 T 08 9335 3394 F 08 9430 8358E meetingplace@fremantle.wa.gov.au Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm

TMP COMMUNITY AFTERNOON(1 session)TMP will be open for the afternoon. Come and join us for tea/coffee and conversation.We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas for 2014.Wednesday 23 October 2.00 to 4.00 pmFree (Everyone welcome)

COMMUNITY SPACE (6 sessions) A space for social innovators, DIY enthusiasts and artists of all kinds and levels (beginners welcome) to work on their projects and interact on creative ideas or just sit down for tea/coffee and a chat. During these sessions we will also be hosting free DIY gift classes for members (see DIY Gift section).Wednesdays 30 October to 4 December 1.00 to 4.00 pmFree (MO)

THE TMP HIVEJamie Van Egmond (7 sessions)This is for those working from home, whether you are studying, working or developing a project. This is a great opportunity to get out of isolation and work around others. There will be time for conversation and independent work. Wifi available. Bring along your laptops and whatever else you need to work or study.Fridays 25 October to 6 December 12.30 to 4.00 pmFree (MO)

FREO GREEN EVENINGJamie Van Egmond from Freo Green Guide(1 session)The evening will be a celebration of community and all things green. Come and join us for good conversations and good food. Friday 6 December 6.00 to 8.30pmFree (registration required - dinner needs to be pre-ordered and paid for on registration as a materials fee $20 )(choice of vegetarian or non vegetarian)

A STORY OF SUBURBAN SUSTAINABILITYShani Graham (1 session)This is the story of the journey of a couple, a normal street, some unsuspecting neighbours and a few goats! During this session Shani will tell the story of Hulbert Street - from their initial street Living Smart course to a Sustainability Fiesta for 7,500. She will then contemplate some of the successes and lessons learnt, before describing the vision for the next (and final) project in Beaconsfield – Ecoburbia.Wednesday 6 November 6.00 to 7.30 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

THE SLOW PROJECTClaire Vanderplank (1 session)After reflecting on the impact that the cult of speed and distractions 24/7 have on us personally, our community and the planet, Claire decided to quit her job and embark upon a Slow journey. Hear about the Slow movement and how it could benefit our lives as well as Claire’s plans to conduct Slow experiments and travel slowly by bike across Australia.Thursday 5 December 6.00 to 7.30 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

LIFE AS A REFUGEERubina Khan (1 session)Join us to watch the documentary Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea that looks at the circumstances and experiences that leads someone to becoming a ‘boat person’. The Red Cross will have a representative there also, as a guest speaker.Thursday 28 November 6.00 to 8.00 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

ABOUT A BOYA - EMPOWERING YOUR COMMUNITY TO TAKE CLIMATE ACTIONSam Nelson (1 session)Global warming can be overwhelming, making it difficult to take action and for those actions to happen in isolation. The Maia Maia climate action programme provides a process for working together to reduce greenhouse gases and keep the topic alive.Saturday 9 November 5.00 to 6.00 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

PLANT SPIRIT MEDICINE: DISCOVERING THE WISDOM OF PLANTSPhilip Roberts (1 session)Plant Spirit Medicine is a form of herbalism that recognises plants are more than just their physical chemical components. Plants, like us, have spirit, and spirit is the strongest medicine. Plant spirits are wise teachers and can heal the deepest reaches of our hearts and souls.Tuesday 3 December 7.00 to 9.00 pmFree (MO - places limited – registration required)

SQUEAKY CLEAN - HOMERachelle Walker (1 session)Learn how to clean your home with absolutely no chemicals, make your own cleaning products and find safe and truly chemical free cleaning products. Reduce your cleaning costs by 90%, learn the tricks to clean those things that never seem to get clean, and know it’s not clean until it’s squeaky clean.Tuesday 22 October 2.00 to 3.00 pmMember $10.00 Member conc. $6.50 Non member $12.50 Non member conc. $8.50

SQUEAKY CLEAN - GARDENRachelle Walker (1 session)Make your own gardening products and find safe, cheap and truly chemical free ways to look after your garden.Tuesday 29 October 2.00 to 3.00 pmMember $10.00 Member conc. $6.50 Non member $12.50 Non member conc. $8.50

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KNOW THY CAMERANorman Jackson (6 sessions)Want to get your camera out of ‘auto’ mode and begin creating images instead of grabbing snapshots? This course will help: you’ll learn the basics of camera control and photographic composition, and practice your new skills during group photowalks.Mondays 21 October to 25 November 4.00 to 5.30 pmFree (MO – places limited – registration required)Materials list provided on enrolment

PORTRAITS FOR BEGINNERSBridget Seaton (6 sessions)Learn to paint a portrait on canvas using simple tricks and practical methods. Suitable for complete beginners or those with some previous painting experience. Explore using composition and colour to express personality. Examples of artists’ work provided for inspiration.Tuesdays 22 October to 26 November 6.00 to 7.30 pmMember $90.00 Member conc. $58.50 Non member $112.50 Non member conc. $76.50Materials list provided on enrolment

SEWING SKILLS AND MACHINE CONFIDENCE FOR BEGINNERSRachel McCabe (1 session)This sewing course for beginners will enable you to gain confidence using a sewing machine and overlocker. You will be introduced to sewing techniques that will enable you embark on all sorts of exciting sewing projects.Saturday 2 November 1.00 to 4.00 pmMember $30.00 Member conc. $19.50 Non member $37.50 Non member conc. $25.50Materials list provided on enrolment

CHARCOAL DRAWINGCarl Haanappel (1 session)Learn from this experienced local artist the subtleties of charcoal. In this session you will explore light and dark contrasts by drawing people, sea scapes or still life.Wednesday 6 November 10.00 to 12.00 pmMember $20.00 Member conc. $13.00 Non member $25.00 Non member conc. $17.00Materials list provided on enrolmentVenue: Workshop at Hilton Community Centre, 34 Paget Street Hilton (rear of building)

CHARCOAL DRAWING AND WATER COLOUR PAINTINGCarl Haanappel (2 sessions)This class will take you from charcoal drawing to an introduction to the versatility of water colour. Alleviate the perception that water colour is an “unforgiving medium” and look at the beauty of colour and space.Wednesdays 13 November to 20 November 10.00 to 12.00 pmMember $40.00 Member conc. $26.00 Non member $50.00 Non member conc. $34.00Materials list provided on enrolmentVenue: Workshop at Hilton Community Centre, 34 Paget Street Hilton (rear of building)

CREATING SCULPTURE FROM WIRE AND RECYCLED MATERIALSRachelle Walker (5 sessions)Learn how to use recycled materials and wire to create dynamic sculptures. In this series of lessons you will be introduced to useful techniques and have an opportunity to put them into practice.Wednesday 23 October to 20 November 11.30 am to 12.30 pmMember $50.00 Member conc. $32.50Non member $62.50 Non member conc. $42.50Materials list provided on enrolment

CREATE YOUR OWN MEMENTO BOOKRachelle Walker (3 sessions)Create your own book of memories and life stories using photos and memorabilia, to leave a memoir to loved ones, expressing and telling the stories of those things, people, and events that are of importance to you in your life - or create a memento for someone special, maybe for a significant birthday or anniversary.Wednesdays 23 October to 6 November 10.15 to 11.15 amMember $30.00 Member conc. $19.50 Non member $37.50 Non member conc. $25.50Materials list provided on enrolment

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SQUEAKY CLEAN - PERSONAL PRODUCTSRachelle Walker (1 session)Learn how to make personal products with absolutely no chemicals. These would also make a great Christmas gift.Tuesday 5 November 2.00 to 3.00 pmMember $10.00 Member conc. $6.50 Non member $12.50 Non member conc. $8.50

FREOPEDIA - HOW TO CONTRIBUTE CONTENTGideon Digby (3 sessions)Unlocking the mysteries of Wikipedia so that you can help to contribute content in support of Freopedia a digital information source on historical buildings in Fremantle.Wednesdays 23 October to 6 November 11.00 am to 12.30 pmFree – Registration requiredMaterials list provided on enrolment

FULL STEAM AHEADRebecca Sansurooah (2 sessions)This workshop is designed for women to develop confidence and motivation to re-enter the workforce or achieve a long term goal. Be inspired and rediscover yourself, look forward to change and communicate effectively to move forward.Saturdays 26 October and 2 November 9.00am to 12.30pmMember $70.00 Member conc. $45.50Non member $87.50 Non member conc. $59.50

SECRET MEN’S BUSINESS (FOR WOMEN ONLY)Wes Carter & Peter Efford (1 session)Here’s an opportunity to hear from two men who have been conducting personal development groups for men over the past 15 years. We’ll discuss intimacy, emotions, communication, possibilities and answer a wide range of questions. Nothing is too secret!Tuesday 3 December 10:30 am to 12:30 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

SECRET BLOKES BUSINESSWes Carter & Peter Efford (1 session)If you are aged 50 plus, male, and wondering what the next part of life holds for you, come and hear from two really old blokes who reckon they have some answers to conscious ageing. Tuesday 26 November 10:30 am to 12:30 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

MOVING FORWARDRachelle Walker (4 sessions) Lunch provided.This course is designed for those from a CALD background struggling with mastering English and systems in Australia or for single parents juggling time and finances. It will cover how to know what you want on your journey towards employment, how to goal set to reach your targets and balance life/work with a bit of fun.Thursday 24 October to 14 November 9.30am to 2.30pmFree (Registration required – places limited to first 12 applicants who meet the criteria)Funding assisted by

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITYTAI CHIAlexander McDonell (7 sessions)Learn the Tai Chi applications for self defense, dance, and healing. We will cover some very simple and effective Qi Gong techniques along with basic push hands and martial arts applications. We will not be covering the solo form, but this class does complement very well other classes where you may learn the Tai Chi forms.Wednesdays 23 October to 4 December 9.00 to 10.00 amMember $70.00 Member conc. $45.50 Non member $87.50 Non member conc. $59.50

HATHA YOGASharon Kyrwood (7 sessions)This style of yoga is gentle and designed to slowly stretch and tone muscles. Includes relaxation, breathing exercises and meditation. Suitable for seniors. Bring a towel and mat if you have one.Tuesdays 22 October to 3 December 9.00 to 10.30 amMember $105.00 Member conc. $68.25 Non member $131.25 Non member conc. $89.25

VINYASA FLOW YOGAMarianna Garaboni (5 sessions)We will start with an introductory meditation and finish with relaxation. Although Vinyasa is a more dynamic type of yoga, the course is suitable also for those beginners who would like to bring some movements in between asanas (yoga postures).Tuesdays 5 November to 3 December 6.00 to 7.30 pmMember $105.00 Member conc. $68.25 Non member $131.25 Non member conc. $89.25Venue: Victoria Hall 179 High Street Fremantle

BODYMIND EXERCISESLisa Laing (4 sessions)Consciously create your day! Based on yoga and bioenergetics, bodymind exercises are designed to get you grounded so that you feel stronger, clearer and very secure. You will leave the class feeling energised and expanded.Saturdays 9 November to 30 November 10.00 to 11.00 amMember $40.00 Member conc. $26.00 Non member $50.00 Non member conc. $34.00Materials list provided on enrolmentVenue: Workshop at Hilton Community Centre, 34 Paget Street Hilton (rear of building)

LAUGHTER YOGAKim O’Meara (4 sessions)Laughter Yoga is a group session of aerobic activity which turns fake laughter into real laughter. It consists of hand-clapping rhythms, breathing exercises from Yoga, and playful laughter exercises. The brain cannot differentiate between fake laughter and genuine laughter, and provides the benefits of laughter anyway. In a group, laughter becomes contagious and the participants gain the benefits, which are well researched.Wednesdays 13 November to 4 December to 2.00 to 3.00 pmMember $40.00 Member conc. $26.00Non member $50.00 Non member conc. $34.00Venue: Victoria Hall 179 High Street Fremantle

DIY GIFTS

Create a gift for a friend, loved one or even yourself. This term TMP is excited to be providing a number of courses that will enable people to upcycle and create meaningful gifts. If you have any old Christmas cards, art and craft supplies, woolen jumpers or other things that you think would be useful please drop them to 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle.

MACHINE SEW GIFTS FOR YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDSRachel McCabe (3 sessions)In this sewing class learn how to make a cushion, a shopping bag, and a zipped make-up bag. Skills gained include sewing and construction, using a pattern and decoration techniques.Saturdays 9 November to 23 November 2.00 to 4.30 pmMember $75.00 Member conc. $48.75 Non member $93.75 Non member conc. $63.75Materials list provided on enrolment

MAKE A CHRISTMAS STOCKINGRachel McCabe (1 session)In this class sew & decorate a Christmas stocking. Choose between a more traditional shape or make one with high heels! A gift for you or somebody special.Saturday 7 December 1.00 to 4.00 pmMember $30.00 Member conc. $19.50 Non member $37.50 Non member conc. $25.50Materials list provided on enrolment

GREEN GIFT GIVINGJamie Van Egmond (2 sessions)This short course will provide some creative gift ideas and hands on activities that use upcycling and natural products to help you give greener this festive season. You are welcome to keep working on this project or others in our Community Space (see front page for details). Wednesday 27 November and 4 December 1.00 to 2.00 pmFree ( MO - places limited – registration required)Materials list provided on enrolment

CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONSNicole Lawrence (1 session)Transform old woolen jumpers and fabric scraps into gorgeous Christmas tree decorations. You are welcome to keep working on this project or others in our Community Space (see front page for details).Wednesday 13 November 1.00 to 2.00 pmFree (MO- places limited – registration required)Materials list provided on enrolment

UPCYCLED JEWELLERYNicole Lawrence (1 session)Re-work broken jewellery, shells, old clothes and other items into pieces of wearable jewellery. You are welcome to keep working on this project or others in our Community Space (see front page for details).Wednesday 30 October 1.00 to 2.00 pmFree (MO-places limited – registration required)Materials list provided on enrolmentHANDMADE DIARY

Nicole Lawrence (1 session)Make a beautiful personalised 2014 diary or calendar. You are welcome to keep working on this project or others in our Community Space (see front page for details).Wednesday 6 November 1.00 to 2.30 pmFree (MO – places limited – registration required)Materials list provided on enrolmentUPCYCLED FURNITURE

Rachelle Walker (1 session)Join a qualified furniture maker to find out how you can upcycle furniture. What’s more, you’ll learn how to master these skills using environmentally friendly materials and nontoxic methods.Thursday 21 November 1.00 to 4.00 pmMember $30.00 Member conc. $19.50 Non member $37.50 Non member conc. $25.50Materials list provided on enrolment

NATIVITY SETNicole Lawrence (1 session)You will be guided through a step by step process of creating a nativity scene using plant-dyed wool.Saturday 16 November 1.00 to 4.00 pmMember $30.00 Member conc. $19.50 Non member $37.50 Non member conc. $25.50Materials fee of $25 to be paid on enrolmentVenue: Workshop at Hilton Community Centre, 34 Paget Street, Hilton (at rear of building).

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SOCIAL GROUPSTo ATTENd oNE oF THEsE soCIAL GrouPs, ENroLMENT ANd A MEETING PLACE MEMbErsHIP Is EssENTIAL. IF THE GrouP Is FuLL you wILL bE PuT oN A wAITING LIsT ANd NoTIFIEd IF A PLACE bECoMEs AvAILAbLE.

SOUTH BEACH SEALSGeoff Langley Rise early and head to the beach for a brisk walk and a swim if you are game. Enjoy a coffee at the café afterwards. Phone the Centre on 9335 3394 for further information on meeting point.Thursdays weekly 8.00 to 10.30am Free

CYCLING FOR 50’s PLUSGeoff Langley Join this friendly group for a bike ride around Fremantle and its surrounds. Enjoy a different ride each week and finish with coffee at a café.Tuesdays weekly 8.00 to 10.00amFree

DVDs AT THE MEETING PLACEMalcolm DickCome and share a favorite DVD every fortnight in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. The group take it in turns to bring a film and nibbles to add to the fun.Tuesdays fortnightly 7.00 to 9.30pm $15.00 per term

FIRST WEDNESDAY BOOKCLUBAnne Steele An opportunity for booklovers to get together and expand horizons through books. Each session discusses a book that the group has read to compare ideas and share personal responses. $21 to be paid to the tutor on enrolment to cover the hire of books.Wednesdays monthly 7.30 to 9.00pm $15.00 per term

VEGGI CHIT CHATRae Terlecki Have fun cooking and sharing a vegetarian meal with this friendly group. You do not have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the delightful recipes and ideas that are shared by all. Minimal cost of ingredients to be shared by the group members.Thursdays fortnightly 10.00am to 12noon $15.00 per term

SENIORS BIG DAY OUTAnnette Castley For social, fun loving seniors. Each outing is decided by the group and can be anything from bbqs, picnics, art and cultural excursions to lunch or a movie. First outing is Thursday 24 October.Thursdays fortnightly 9.30am to 3.00pm $32.00 per term

AFRICAN DOLLSLynette Buss The Uthando Project is a grassroots organisation of people who make dolls for children in South Africa who have been drastically affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Anyone can make a doll in these workshops. You will learn simple techniques to create a robust doll and a variety of clothing which you can donate to the project.Thursdays fortnightly 10.00am to 12.00 noon Free

FRENCH CONVERSATIONJane Kirkwood For good beginner and intermediate level French speakers. Emphasis is on using practical everyday French with greater confidence, proficiency and expanding knowledge in all things French.Fridays weekly 10.00 to 11.30am $15.00 per term

I SPY QUILTSLynne Jones Join this dedicated group of quilters to make a quilt for children in foster care. Materials supplied.Fridays fortnightly 9.00am to 12 noon Free

TIME OUT TO QUILTRonelle Brossard This is a social group for quilters of all stages to sew together. Bring your own projects, fabrics and machines, to have fun sewing in the company of others who love to quilt and share their knowledge.Fridays weekly 9.00am to 12noon$15.00 per term

INTERMEDIATE CYCLINGColleen McKenney This group is for those wanting to extend their social riding into something longer and more challenging. Ride at least 30kms then stop for morning tea before riding back. Some rides will include returning to Fremantle by train. Not for beginners.Fridays weekly 8.00am to 12 noon Free

LONG WALKSMike Pauly Enjoy long walks of up to 20kms from Fremantle to Perth. Mike will start with a number of short walks to build up fitness and stamina. Some destinations or longer trips may return by train or bus. Meet at North Fremantle Train Station.Fridays weekly 6.00 to 10amFree

How To ENroL MEMbErs: FroM 7 oCTobEr NoN MEMbErs: FroM 10 oCTobEr by PHoNE: Call 9335 3394 9-4pm Monday to Friday or Fax 9430 8358 with credit card payment only (Mastercard and Visa accepted)by MAIL: Enclose cheque payable to City of Fremantle or fill in the credit card details on the enrolment form and post it to: 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle, 6162.IN PErsoN: At The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle. Monday to Friday 9-4pm.

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rEFuNd PoLICy For CoursEs ANd worKsHoPs Please read carefully before booking a course or workshop. Course fees & material fees are paid when enrolling. Your place in a course is only confirmed by payment. If the course you have enrolled in is cancelled for any reason, you will be notified and course fees will be refunded via Cheque from the City of Fremantle Finance Department. If you withdraw from a course prior to the start of term you will be given a credit which can be used in the following twelve months. If you withdraw after the term has started it is not possible to issue credit or refund fees.

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CoNCEssIoNsCentrelink, Health Care Card, Pensioner and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders can take advantage of concession rates. State Seniors Health Card holders are entitled to a concession on membership only. Please present your concession card when enrolling.

City of Fremantle service delivery CharterThis Charter sets the minimum standards which are adhered to by all staff to ensure we provide the best possible service to our community. Available from the Service and Information desk at the City of Fremantle, 9432 9999.

LANGUAGE

BEGINNER’S FRENCHPippa Drysdale (7 sessions)A straightforward introduction to French. Classes are active and engaging with an emphasis on the spoken language as well as clear explanations of structure and pronunciation.Fridays 25 October to 6 December 6.00 to 7.30 pmMember $105.00 Member conc. $68.25 Non member $131.25 Non member conc. $89.25

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCHNorman Jackson (7 sessions)For those with an intermediate level of French to refine their language skills through conversation.Wednesday 23 October to 4 December 6.00 to 7.30pmMember $105.00 Member conc. $68.25 Non member $131.25 Non member conc. $89.25Participants need to be intermediate level or above

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERSFrancesa Tito (7 sessions)This course is designed for participants who have little or no knowledge of Italian. It provides an introduction to the language and conversation through a variety of exercises.Thursdays 24 October to 5 December 9.00 to 10.30 amMember $105.00 Member conc. $68.25 Non member $131.25 Non member conc. $89.25

ITALIAN INTERMEDIATEFrancesca Tito (7 sessions)For those with some basic knowledge of Italian language this will be a wonderful opportunity to practice your conversational Italian.Wednesdays 23 October to 4 December 9.00 to 10.30 amMember $105.00 Member conc. $68.25 Non member $131.25 Non member conc. $89.25Participants need to be intermediate level or above

BEGINNER’S SPANISHCarlos Ouijano (7 sessions)Have fun learning the basics of Spanish. This is for those with little or no knowledge of Spanish.Mondays 21 October to 2 December 6.00 to 7.30 pmMember $105.00 Member conc. $68.25 Non member $131.25 Non member conc. $89.25

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISHJamila Grace (7 sessions)A conversation group for people from non English speaking backgrounds to improve and build on language skills in a social setting.Fridays 25 October to 6 December 9.30 to 10.30 amFree (Places limited - registration required)

FOOD

GLUTEN FREE COOKING - PART ONEGloria Talbot (4 sessions)In these lessons we will start by learning how to make bread and pizza and then move on to snacks and desserts.Wednesdays 23 October to 13 November 10.30 am to 12.00 noonMember $60.00 Member conc. $39.00 Non member $75.00 Non member conc. $51.00Materials fee of $25 to be paid on enrolment

GLUTEN FREE COOKING - PART TWOGloria Talbot (3 sessions)Learn how to make delicious gluten-free meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Wednesdays 20 November to 4 December 10.30 am to 12.00 noonMember $45.00 Member conc. $29.25 Non member $56.25 Non member conc. $38.25Materials fee of $25 to be paid on enrolment.

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PARENTS & CHILDREN

BUILDING BRAINS WORKSHOPBelinda Keenan (1 session)This is a workshop for parents of children newborn to 6 years. You will learn how to help your child learn about their world through ordinary everyday moments. The significance of early influences on brain development will be discussed and parents will be given information to understand their role in their child’s learning. Babies under 7 months welcome to attend. This workshop is being hosted in partnership with Ngala and the South Fremantle Playgroup.Thursday 7 November 7.00 to 9.00 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

HAPPY HEALTHY PREGNANCYDr Taylor Vagg and Doula Kristen Beckendahl (1 session)Dr Taylor Vagg and Naturopath and Doula Kristen Beckendahl will discuss simple and practical ways to stay healthy throughout pregnancy. They will cover things you want to know about spinal care, achieving optimal foetal position and essential nutrition. This workshop is ideal for those at all stages of pregnancy Thursday 21 November 7.00 to 9.00 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

DOCUMENTARY: TOO SEXY TOO SOONBelinda Keenan (1 session)The documentary takes us on a visual tour of popular culture. It unpacks how the proliferation of sexual imagery and messages contributes to a distorted view of bodies, relationships and sexuality in girls and boys, and affects our ability to raise happy, healthy, resilient kids.Thursday 14 November 7.00 to 9.00 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

one on one appointments availableIf you would like to find out about what volunteer opportunities are available in and around the Fremantle area you can contact the friendly team at Fremantle Volunteer Service to make a one on one appointment to talk about your interests and skills to match you to positions and give you the first step on your volunteering journey.

You can also search online for all the latest volunteer positions via www.volunteeringwa.org.au and apply via the comfort of your own armchair.

Are you looking for volunteers to help your organisation?If you are a not for profit organisation in Fremantle who require volunteers the Fremantle Volunteer Service can help and assist you in promoting your positions to the community. We also offer access to the volunteer referral service, assistance with designing volunteer positions, information, resources and training regarding volunteer management.

For more information contact Fremantle Volunteer Service 9335 3394 or email fvc@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Make your mark on the red ribbon!The Red Ribbon has been making its way around WA and the volunteers of Fremantle have been signing the ribbon which will be tied around Government House in Perth on 5 December for International Volunteers’

Day. This will mark as a tribute to more than 600,000 Western Australians of all ages and walks of life whose volunteering contributions make the world a better place. Volunteers from all sorts of organisations across Fremantle signed the ribbon and others have written messages of support. The list includes but is not limited to the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation, the Conservation Volunteers, WA Museum, Fremantle Volunteer Heritage Guides, Save the Children, Fremantle Library and the One Stop Shop.

FREMANTLE VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Have you ever thought about giving your time to help mentor a young person in school whose learning needs support. If you would like to find out about the fantastic School Volunteer Program and how you can get involved in helping, come along to a free information session. Light refreshments provided.Wednesday 16 October 10.00 to 11.30 amFree (Places limited – registration required)

VOLUNTEERING IN FREMANTLE Fremantle Volunteer ServiceFind out how the Fremantle Volunteer Service can help you get started on your volunteer journey, what you need to know about your rights and responsibilities, how to apply for positions and what

opportunities are currently available in the area. Light refreshments provided.Monday 18 November 12.00 noon to 2.00 pmFree (Places limited – registration required)

EVENT PLANNING FOR VOLUNTEERSRachelle Walker (4 sessions) Lunch providedTuesday 12 November to 3 December 9.30am-2.30pmThis course will cover all aspects of event planning on both a personal and organizational level to help out with community events. Volunteers must be registered with the Fremantle Volunteer Service (or be willing to register) to qualify.Free – places limited. Registration requiredFunding assisted by

fremantle volunteer serviceTo check out volunteer opportunities online please go to www.volunteeringwa.org.au

Mailing listThe community program newsletter is distributed to residents and general community quarterly. If you would like to receive our term newsletter contact the centre on 9335 3394 during office hours or by emailing meetingplace@fremantle.wa.gov.au

BECOME a MEMBER OF OUR lEaRning COMMUnitY

This term we are offering several free events and courses for members only. These will be marked Mo. Membership for one year is $30.50 and Membership Concession is $24.50. As a member you also receive a discount on our courses and events.

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LOCAL, COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT GROUPSSOUTH FREMANTLE PLAYGROUPWeekly during school termMONDAYS 9.30 to 11.30amContact Renee on 0414 231633

SPEAKEASYA support group for people who stutter.TUESDAYS 6.00 to 7.30pm.Contact the Speakeasy office on 08 9225 4111.

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World Mental Health Movement Meeting WEDNESDAYS 10.00am to 12 noon Contact GROW head office 08 9228 1411.

FREO CLUBProvides recreational activities for people with disabilities. A small weekly fee applies. WEDNESDAYS 5.00 to 8.00pm Contact Fremantle Community Care on 08 9432 9890.

ROOM HIRE

TMP offers comfortable meeting rooms for hire, ideal for workshops, courses and seminars. There are four rooms to choose from that can accommodate from 8 to 40 people. Rates are reasonable for community groups and local interest groups and private groups are also welcome. For more information on room hire fees and availability please email meetingplace@fremantle.wa.gov.au or phone 9335 3394.

Here at TMP we are seeking community members who wish to provide learning opportunities to the Fremantle community. If you are passionate about your particular area of learning or have a skill you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. Email meetingplace@fremantle.wa.gov.au or phone 9335 3394.

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