the meeting place summer program

WELCOME TO SUMMER

It’s Summer time! Check our program filled with fresh workshops and talks, a brand new School Holiday

Program, Bikeweek celebrations and your favourite evergreen courses.

Enrolments open 8 December 2014 and close 19 January 2015. In some instances classes are run by private

tutors, who set their own prices and require special bookings. Otherwise book online via our website

www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/tmp, call 08 9432 9676 or come in and see us.

We feature a range of Free Events, which strictly require prior booking via tmpfreo.eventbrite.com.au to help

us with planning of the event. These are marked with an * and tend to book out quickly.

We also now offer Gift vouchers for any of our classes and make the perfect, thoughtful gift for your family

and loved-ones. Call or come in to purchase gift vouchers.

http://fremantle.wa.gov.au/tmp

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KIDS AND TEENS

If you’re between 9 and 12 years of age join our fun filled School Holiday Extravaganza to play, learn new skills,

cook a healthy lunch and get crafty. These versatile, activity boosting days are

guaranteed to please!

Paper Lantern Bonanza Join Pirateman and brush up on your circus skills by learning twirling staff,

juggling, hula hooping, then find out about healthy food and cooking by

preparing a scrumptious lunch followed by a relaxation session. Later get

crafty with Leisa and learn how to make a paper lantern.

Monday 5 January 9.30 am to 2.30 pm

Cost: $55.00

Bird Feeder Fiesta Pirateman returns for more playful mischief and interactive fun. Cook up a

storm and fine-tune your taste buds in the kitchen then relax and chill to get

into the headspace and let Leisa help you with creating a bird feeder in the

afternoon.


Cost: $55.00

Monster Mobile Madness More adventures await with Pirateman’s third return for group play and team

challenges. Master a delicious nutritious lunch and let Leisa guide you on a

relaxation session followed by getting crafty and making your own mobile.


Cost: $55.00

Fuel Your Future Rebecca Murray (6 sessions)

Fuel Your Future is all about equipping young people with the tools and knowledge to put the best fuel in their

body. If you like tasty food and want to feel good this course is the place to learn about healthy options that

are neither boring nor expensive. Take charge in the kitchen, learn new skills and prepare your own

delicious food.

Wednesday 4 February to 18 March 4.00 to 6.00 pm

Note: No session 25 February

Cost: FREE*

Requirements: Participants must be between 12 and 18 years of age and not employed.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

BIKE WEEK CELEBRATIONS

Bike to Work Breakfast Drop into The Meeting Place on your way to work for a free

breakfast snack and coffee (or tea). RSVPs essential to ensure

everybody gets a treat.

Tuesday 17 March 6.30 to 8.30 am

Cost: FREE*

Smart(er) Rider Join this exciting competition for your chance to win a bike

shop gift voucher. For more details and participating venues

email [email protected].

Saturday 14 March to Saturday 28 March

Cost: FREE*

Pimp Your Ride Feel like your treadlie could do with a make-over? Bring in

your clunker, beautify your ride with accessories and

handmade paint treatments and leave with a shiny steed.

Saturday 14 March 9.30 am to 12.30pm

Cost: $33.00

Freo Art Ride Explore Fremantle’s public art on this guided ride and learn

more about the artists and stories behind the works. This is a slow-paced group ride on quiet roads and shared-paths suitable

for grown-up bumblebees and urban explorers.

Saturday 21 March 8.30 to 10.30 am

Cost: $22.00

TALKS AND EVENTS

Love Thy Thyroid John Boyd

Looking after your thyroid is essential for your mental

and physical well-being. Join John Boyd of the WA

Thyroid Support Group, accompanied by a Thyroid

Expert, to find out more about how to keep your

thyroid healthy.

Thursday 5 March 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

Cost: FREE*

Live Well With Asthma Asthma Foundation

Join the Asthma Foundation and find out more about

Asthma. Learn how to understand and better manage

your asthma or to help people you care for. The talk

will also cover what to do in the case of an asthma

emergency.

Thursday 5 February 11.00 am to 12.00 pm

Cost: FREE*

Let’s Talk about Coeliac Nikki Watson

If you have coeliac disease or gluten intolerance a

gluten-free diet is imperative. With two daughters and a sister diagnosed with coeliac disease, Nikki Watson

of Coeliac WA will share first-hand knowledge. Learn

about the disease’s signs and symptoms, gluten-free

foods and how to live with the condition.

Thursday 19 February 10.30 to 11.30am

Cost: FREE*

28 Days of Solitude Claire Vanderplank

No phone, no internet, no books, no music, no other

people around you - what do you do with yourself for

28 days on a mountain site in solitude? Join Claire

Vanderplank sharing her first-hand experience of being

by herself immersed in nature and her thoughts alone.

Monday 23 March 6.00 to 7.00 pm

Cost: $11.00

Learn about Reiki Tracey Alexandra

Find out about Reiki, the ancient Japanese hands-on

healing, and its calming, relaxing effects aiming to

relieve stress and contribute to your overall health.

Thursday 19 March 11.00 am to 12.00 pm

Cost: FREE*

Sundowner with Charlie Mgee of the

Formidable Vegetable Sound System Charlie Mgee

Join this relaxed Sundowner with Charlie Mgee of the

Formidable Vegetable Sound System, the world’s most

triumphant experiment in ‘ecological electroswing’. Hot off his world tour, Charlie will be performing

songs on ukulele from his critically acclaimed album,

Permaculture: A Rhymer’s Manual. BYO Picnic.

Sunday 22 March 4.30 to 6.30 pm

Cost: FREE*

Stories from the Saddle: Exploring

Germany and Austria by Bike John Boyd

Seasoned touring cyclists John Boyd will share his

stories and experiences of riding through Germany’s

Lake Konstanz region and along Austria’s Danube.

Listen to his adventures and get inspiration, tips and

tricks.

Tuesday 17 March 11.00 am to 12.00 pm

Cost: FREE*

LIFE ESSENTIALS

Sell Yourself: An Introduction to Personal

Branding Glennys Marsdon

Are you an author, artist, musician, solo entrepreneur or small business owner keen to learn more about

marketing yourself and your personal brand? Join

Telstra Business Women’s Award 2013 nominee,

author and marketing expert Glennys Marsdon to

learn about the four steps of creating a personal brand;

what successful corporate brands can teach us; and

look at case studies showing how Western Australians

are embracing personal branding to present images

that truly reflect who they are.

Saturday 7 March 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

Cost: $22.00

Women Taking the Lead ACE Programme (3 sessions)

Have you ever considered becoming a facilitator or

tutor? Join the ACE Women Taking the Lead

programme with the aim to develop and deliver your

own workshop at The Meeting Place and gain hands-on

experience as tutors or facilitators. This is a women

only opportunity and crèche facilities are available. Monday 2 to 16 February 3.30 to 5.30 pm

Cost: FREE

Booking or information: Email your Expression of

Interest to [email protected].

Claim Your Inner Bitch - Anger

Management for Women Barbara Darling (7 sessions)

Are you an angry woman? Understand problematic

anger, learn the five fundamentals of this emotion and

practice strategies to handle your own and other's

anger to become a calmer, happier you.

Monday 2 February to 23 March

10.00 to 11.30 am

Note: No session 2 March (Labour day public holiday)

Cost: $115.50

Seeking and Finding a Job Stephenie Fielding (4 sessions)

Looking for a new job, but don't know where to start?

Join Stephenie from Intework and learn about

searching for employment, updating your resume and

cover letter and preparing for an interview.

Tuesday 3 to 24 February 1.00 to 2.00 pm

Cost: FREE*

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes: How to change

your life and stick with it Kate Cheng

Are you tackling a life changing challenge? Changing

your life doesn’t happen overnight. It helps to understand the change process, also called the stages

of change. This workshop will introduce these stages

and outline strategies for each stage of how to avoid

some of the 'perils and pitfalls' of whatever it is you’re

aiming to achieve.

Tuesday 10 February 11.00 am to 12.30 pm

Cost: $16.50

Seed Saving Workshop Charlie Mgee Interested in healthy food, gardening and growing your

own vegetables sustainably? Don’t miss Charlie Mgee’s

introduction to saving your seeds for your own

permaculture food production.


Cost: $11.00

mailto:[email protected]

LANGUAGES

English Conversation Malcolm Graham (ongoing social group)

If you’re keen to improve your English join Malcolm to

learn more about the language, how to avoid common

pitfalls and further practice your conversation skills in a

friendly and supportive environment.

Mondays weekly starting 2 February

6.00 to 7.30 pm

Cost: $15.50 per quarter

Basic Spanish Carlos Quijano (6 sessions)

This is an introductory course for people with little or

no knowledge of Spanish. The course will focus on conversation skills and also grammar and reading.

Thursday 5 February to 12 March

6.30 to 8.00 pm

Cost: $99.00

Intermediate Spanish Carlos Quijano (6 sessions)

If you are already familiar with the Spanish language

and/or have attended “Basic Spanish” join to further

your conversational and listening skills. This class will run almost entirely in Spanish.

Wednesday 4 February to 11 March

6.30 to 8.00 pm

Cost: $99.00

Italian Conversation Sandra Pratt (ongoing social group)

Join this Italian conversation group to practice your

intermediate to advanced speaking skills.

Tuesdays weekly starting 3 February

10.00 to 11.30 am


French Conversation Jane Kirkwood (ongoing social group)

Suits 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 11.30 am


French for Beginners Branan Dubh (8 sessions)

This is an introductory course into the basics of the

French language aiming to build your vocabulary,

understanding of grammar and tense.

Tuesday 3 February to 24 March

6.00 to 7.30 pm

Cost: $132.00

French for Intermediates Branan Dubh (8 sessions)

Join this class if you are ready to take your

conversation skills to the next level and further

improve your French language vocabulary. This class

will be mostly run in French.


6.00 to 7.30 pm

Cost: $132.00

COOKING

Veggi Chit Chat Rae Terlecki (ongoing social group)

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.

Thursday Fortnightly starting 15 January

10.00 am to 12.00 pm


The Food Lovers Club Marion Jefferson (ongoing social group)

Fremantle Food Lovers: Get together for a monthly

cook-up every second Tuesday of the month. Each

person will take a turn in choosing the menu and

buying the ingredients. The group will cook and eat

together.

Every second Tuesday per month starting

10 February 2015 6.00 to 8.30 pm


Veggie and Gluten Free Pizza Gloria Talbot

Join Gloria and learn how to prepare your own gluten

free, vegetarian Pizza using fresh, local ingredients.


Cost: $27.50

Requirements: $5 ingredient fee payable to tutor.

Colorful Summer Salad with Veggie

Patties Gloria Talbot

Learn the recipe for the perfect veggie, gluten free patties with a delicious, colourful Summer salad.


Cost: $27.50


Gloria’s Quick and Easy Curry – Veggie

Friendly and Gluten Free Gloria Talbot

Let Gloria show you her superfast, easy, vegetarian and gluten free Curry and flat bread. A delicious crowd

pleaser!

Tuesday 3 March 10.30 am to 1.00 pm

Cost: $27.50


F.R.O.G. Jam, Yoghurt & Granola Megan Radaich

Learn how to make jam - we'll be preserving Fig,

Raspberry, Orange and Ginger (FROG) Jam. Also learn how to make your own yoghurt (dairy and dairy-free)

and granola (traditional and paleo). Includes afternoon

tea, recipes and home preserving pack.

Sunday 8 February 1.00 to 4.00 pm

Cost: $35.00

Booking: Book directly by emailing

[email protected].

Soft Cheeses and Fruit Chutneys Megan Radaich Explore cheese-making and fruit chutneys! We'll

preserve a batch of fruit chutney, and demonstrate

cheese-making (soft cheeses), including: Yoghurt

Cheese, Chevre, Cream Cheese, Crème Fraiche,

Fromage Blanc, American Neufchatel, Paneer Cheese,

Quark and Queso Blanco. Includes tastings during the

class, with recipes and home cheese-making pack

included.


Cost: $55.00

Booking: Book directly by emailing

[email protected].



HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Tuesday Morning Walkers Marion Jefferson (ongoing social group)

Join in for a one hour walk around Fremantle, finishing

up with a cup of tea or coffee in a local cafe.

Tuesday Weekly starting 3 February 7.30 to

9.00 am

Cost: $26.00 per year

Belly Dance for Beginners Serena Monachino (7 sessions)

Belly dance increases flexibility, body awareness,

self-esteem, tones the body and makes you feel more

feminine and beautiful – a great way to look and feel

good.


7.00 to 8.30 pm

Cost: $115.50

Requirements: Comfortable clothing: leggings, t-shirt

and a scarf/dance belt.

Hatha Yoga Sharon Kyrwood (ongoing social group)

Sharon teaches a gentle style of yoga designed to

slowly stretch and tone muscles. Includes relaxation,

breathing exercises and meditation.

Suitable for seniors.

Tuesdays weekly starting 3 February 9.00 to

10.30 am

Cost: $66.00 per month (4 weeks)

Requirements: Bring a towel and mat if you have

one.

Women's Self-Defence Robert Hymus and Einar Fredriksson (4 sessions)

Develop your confidence and learn effective, practical

self-protection skills from instructors with over 40

years' experience.

Monday 2 to 23 February 12.30 to 1.30 pm

Cost: $120.00

Booking and information: Email

[email protected]

Requirements: Wear comfortable clothes.

Pilates Health Through Movement Christiane McDougall (8 sessions)

Create a well balanced body and mind. Beginners are

welcome.

Fridays 6 February to 27 March

8.00 - 8.45 am Cost: $128.00

Tuesdays 3 February to 24 March

6.30 to 7.15 pm Cost: $128.00

Booking and information: Call 0416 469 071 or


Requirements: Please bring a mat and a small towel.

Learn How to Use Medicinal Herbs Fiona McKay Herbs have been used medicinally for thousands of

years. Explore the fascinating world of medicinal herbs,

and learn how these remarkable plants can be used to

complement your health and wellbeing. This workshop

includes hands-on applications of poultices and fresh

herb teas.

Saturday 17 January 11.00 am to 1.00 pm

Cost: $22.00

Bookings: Email [email protected]

Luscious Indulgent Pampering on World

Harmony Day Abheeti

Join Abheeti for an indulgent afternoon incorporating

the beautiful, pure, 100% natural Young Living essential

oils and experience: Neck and shoulder massage with

essential oils of your choice, Valor Balance (balancing

left and right hemispheres of the brain), hand massage,

mini-facials and light, relaxing meditation. Light

refreshments will be served, deliciously infused with essential oil flavours.

Saturday 7 February 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

Cost: $22.00

Requirements: Material fee of $15 payable to tutor.




HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Joyous Black Friday Chakra Meditation Abheeti (one session)

Join Abheeti’s Chakra Meditation on this auspicious

Black Friday. This meditation is designed to help calm

your thoughts and find your inner peace and sacred

space by meeting the moment with music, high

vibration oils on each of your chakras, with crystals

abounding. Not a classic meditation, but suited to the

Western mind.

Friday 13 February 7.00 to 9.30 pm

Cost: $27.50

Essential Aid: Incorporating Essential

Oils into your Wellness Regime Abheeti (one session)

Therapeutic essential oils are considered to be the

leading edge of natural healing. Join us for an

educational and fun-filled aromatherapy gathering and

experience the joy of therapeutic grade essential oils

and learn more about how to complement your

conventional medicine cabinet.

Monday 23 February 6.30 to 8.30 pm

Cost: $22.00

The Happiness Revolution: A critical

look at the contemporary science of

happiness Kate Cheng (one session)

Psychology has focused on 'what's wrong' for a long

time. There is a current shift of perspective into

'what's right', what maintains health and well-being,

what helps us to go beyond survival to thrive and

perhaps be happy. Find out what the ‘science of

happiness’ and ‘positive revolution’ is all about and be

prepared to hear some of the critiques of this new

development.


Cost: $22.00

Habit Hacking Claire Vanderplank (4 sessions)

Do you feel bad habits are keeping you in a rut? Learn

steps to tap into your subconscious mind and change

your habits with the support of this group. Claire will

also teach skills in relaxation and mindfulness.

Tuesday 3 to 24 March 6.00 to 7.30 pm

Cost: $66.00

Mindfulness in Nature Claire Vanderplank (one session)

Counter the fast pace and distractions of modern life

by reconnecting with nature. Inspired by Claire’s 28

Days in Solitude experience, learn simple techniques in

mindfulness and meditation to slow down, connect

with nature, relax and rejuvenate. This one-day

workshop will include excursions to the park or beach

to practice in nature.

Saturday 28 March 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Cost: $66.00

Pregnancy Yoga Marianna Garaboni (5 sessions)

Yoga is a great way to stay fit while deepening your

experience of pregnancy. Through prenatal yoga

postures, breathing awareness and meditation, you will

physically, mentally and emotionally prepare for

childbirth. This course is for women at all stages of

pregnancy, with or without previous yoga experience.

Monday 2 February to 9 March 6.00 to 7.00 pm

Note: No session 2 March (Labour Day Holiday)

Cost: $82.50

CREATIVITY

Chinese Painting Tracey Alexandra (6 sessions)

Chinese painting style creates beautiful artworks with

simple brush strokes. Learn more about the technique

and get to know an ancient culture.


10.00 am to 12.00 pm Note: No class 25 February

Cost: $132.00

Requirements: Materials List provided on enrolment.

Glass Jewellery Making Leisa Antonio (7 sessions)

Create your own beautiful glass jewellery. Make

earrings, pendants, and rings and learn how to use the

fusing and slumping glassmaking techniques.


10.00 to 11.30 am

Cost: $154.00

Fridays 6 to 27 March 10.00 to 11.30 am

Cost: $66.00

Requirements: Weekly material fee of $8.50.

Quick on the Quill: Weekly Writers

Work-swap Nicole Freund (6 sessions)

Active and aspiring writers unite in this positive,

relaxed work swap, sharing your weekly writing, tips

and tricks, getting constructive feedback from your

peers while becoming more disciplined and daring in

the process of whatever you're working on.


10.00 to 11.30am

Cost: $99.00

Requirements: Please bring your work in progress.

I Spy Quilts Lynne Jones (ongoing social group)

Join this dedicated group of quilters to make a quilt for

children in foster care.

Friday Fortnightly starting 9 January

9.00 am to 12.00 pm


Time Out to Quilt Ronelle Brossard (ongoing social group)

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.

Friday Weekly starting 8 January

9.00 am to 12.00 pm


Fremantle Photo Walk Jaqueline Warrick (one session)

Come and explore beautiful historic Fremantle through

the eye of a camera! Join travel photographer

Jacqueline on a cultural exploration of the great port

city whilst learning tips and tricks to turn your photos

from simply ordinary to extraordinary.

Monday 16 February 4.00 to 6.00pm

Cost: $38.50

Requirements: BYO camera (spares available on

request).

Introduction to Painting with

Watercolour Carl Hannappel (7 sessions)

Learn the use of pencil, charcoal drawing and

experiment with different styles and techniques before

diving into the basics of watercolour


9.00 am to 12.00 pm

Cost: $231.00

Requirements: Material list provided on enrolment.

Time Out to Paint Sandra Pratt (ongoing social group)

Bring your own creative project and materials to

practice your painting pursuits in this friendly social

group.

Tuesdays weekly starting 3 February

12.30 to 3.30 pm

Note: No session on 24 February


CREATIVITY

Beginner's Photoshop Jaqueline Warrick (one session)

For those wanting to take their photography to the

next level by learning the basics of photo editing and

cataloguing come and join this beginner's Photoshop

class. This class suits those who have access to a copy

of Photoshop and a laptop to practice at home.

Saturday 21 February 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Cost: $38.50

Requirements: Own computer and Photoshop

Simply Stunning Portraits Jaqueline Warrick (one session)

For those wanting to capture great photos of the kids

or grandkids, family and friends! Learn simple natural

lighting techniques and subject positioning to get the

most out of your home photography. Turn a good

photo into a great one in a few small steps!

Saturday 28 February 9.30 to 11.30 am

Cost: $38.50

Requirements: BYO camera (spares available on

request).

Fold the Crane: Introduction to Origami Kate Cheng (one session)

Learn the skills and practice the patience of folding

paper into beautiful artworks and useful objects.

Tuesday 17 March 11.00am - 12.30pm

Cost: $16.50

Requirements: Bring a USB stick to take home files

and reference materials.

Singing and Songwriting Tracey Alexandra (6 sessions)

Learn all aspects about singing and songwriting. This

course aims to encourage confidence and creative

expression while learning singing and songwriting

techniques.


7.30 to 9.30 pm

Cost: $132.00

Gypsy Ukulele Workshop Charlie Mgee (1 session)

Join Charlie Mgee of the Formidable Vegetable Sound

System and perfect your Ukulele and song writing skills. This workshop is suitable for beginners to

intermediates Ukulele players. BYO Ukulele.


Cost: $11.00

COMMUNITY

The Great Outbook Challenge:

Contemporary Aboriginal Fiction Nicole Freund (6 sessions)

Join Nicole and dive into two highly praised and critically acclaimed contemporary Aboriginal novels

Mullumbimby by Melissa Lucashenko and The Swan

Book by Alexis Wright for a literary discussion.

Thursday 5 February to 12 March 1.00 to 2.30

pm

Cost: $99.00

Requirements: Bring your own copies of the books

to the first lesson.

The Film Lovers Club Marion Jefferson (ongoing social group)

Fremantle Film Lovers: Join every third Tuesday of the

month for movie time. Take turns in picking and bring-

ing your favourite movie. Then watch it together (with

some nibbles), have a chat about it and any other good

films or TV shows you have seen.

Every third Tuesday of the month starting

17 February 2015 7.30 to 9.30 pm


Joyous Life, Joyous Brain Fiona McKay (2 sessions)

Discover ways to help you live an inspiring, fulfilled and

happy life. Learn simple steps to unlock your potential,

experience life at a higher level, keep your brain happy,

healthy and functioning at high capacity, through all

ages of your life.

Saturday 31 January to 7 February

11.00 am to 1.00 pm

Cost: $44.00

Bookings: Email [email protected]

Freo Club Provides recreational activities for people with

disabilities. A small weekly fee applies.

Wednesdays weekly 6.30 to 8.30pm

Booking and information: Contact Fremantle

Community Care on 08 9432 9890

South Fremantle Playgroup South Fremantle Playgroup provides local families with

small children (0 - 5 years of age) with a friendly, safe

and stimulating environment to socialise, be involved in

group activities, build their first friendships and develop

physically, socially and intellectually. Parents and

guardians have a place to interact with each other.

Mondays Weekly in school terms starting

2 February 9.30 to 11.30 am

Fridays Weekly in school terms starting

9 February 2.00 to 4.00 pm

Booking and information: Contact Playgroup

President, Renee Vasta on 0414 231 633.

Grow World Mental Health Movement Meeting. GROW

helps people suffering from mental illness

Wednesdays weekly 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

Booking and information: Contact GROW Head

Office on 08 9228 1411.

Speakeasy A support group for people who stutter.

Tuesdays weekly 6.00 to 7.30 pm

Booking and information: Contact Speakeasy on

08 9225 4111.

Even Keel Support group for people with Bipolar disorder.

Saturdays monthly 1.00 to 2.00 pm

Booking and information: Contact Even Keel on

08 9338 9869.

Compassionate Friends A support group for people that have lost children or

other loved ones.

Tuesdays monthly 7.00 to 9.00 pm

Bookings and information: Contact The

Compassionate Friends of WA on 08 9486 8711.


FREMANTLE VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.00am to 2.00pm. By appointment.

245 South Terrace, South Fremantle T: 08 9432 9676 E: [email protected]

The Fremantle Volunteer Service provides access to volunteer opportunities in the Fremantle area. If you

would like information on available positions, or are an organisation in need of volunteers, please contact Fre-

mantle Volunteer Service on 9432 9676 or email [email protected]. You can also search online for the

latest volunteer positions via www.volunteeringwa.org.au and apply via the comfort of your own armchair. Each

month Fremantle volunteer service produce a list of new and urgent volunteer opportunities in the

Fremantle area. There are lots of fun, interesting varied positions featured, have a look online:

fremantle.wa.gov.au/communityservices/Fremantle_Volunteer_Service.

Conservation Volunteers Conservation Volunteers is a national, not-for-profit, community based organisation that is

dedicated to involving the community in practical conservation natural resource management

programs, in partnership with Catchment Management Authorities, Local Councils,

community groups, conservation agencies, tourism organisations, State and Federal

Government departments, NGOs and individual land owners. In Perth, we offer projects

Monday to Friday in the metro area. Free transport from Fremantle is available every morning and volunteers

just need to bring along a hat, lunch and water bottle and be wearing a long sleeved top, trousers and enclosed

sturdy footwear.

School Volunteer Program The School Volunteer Program is a school based program with volunteers dedicating their

time during school hours, on school grounds. With our dedicated volunteers, SVP engages

students at any stage in their educational pathway, from kindergarten to high school. Our

services are designed to improve student’s literacy, life skills, self-esteem and self-confidence

which contribute to improving learning outcomes and improved student achievements. These

students benefit from either one-on-one mentoring or additional support provided through SVP volunteers.

Melville Cares Melville Cares Inc is a community based not for profit organisation founded on a

core of volunteers. From a small group of dedicated volunteers in 1984, Melville

Cares has grown since incorporation in 1986, into an organisation employing 85

staff engaged in providing administrative or direct care services. The 160

volunteers from the local community remain the backbone of the organisation. We are proud to provide

support services to about 2000 community members.

For information on volunteer opportunities, please contact Fremantle Volunteer Service on 08 9432 9676 or


AGENCY SPOTLIGHTS



http://www.volunteeringwa.org.au

http://fremantle.wa.gov.au/communityservices/Fremantle_Volunteer_Service


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