CityEast Community College

A fun routine specifically for young women with mild intellectual disabilities. Increase your level of fitness, make new friends and improve your cardio system and muscle tone. All of the routines cater for individual requirements. They will develop body awareness in a safe, effective and FUN way. Materials Comfortable exercise clothes or leotard Sports runners with good support – available at any sports store. . [More]

Experiencing trouble getting your message across in business or personal situations, then this is the course for you. Gain skills for both formal and impromptu speech delivery. Improve the quality of your voice and your confidence as you learn how to present yourself effectively and deliver your thoughts with clarity. Students attending Saturday class will be expected to prepare three assignments during the week to be presented on the second Saturday. Materials Pen and note pad . [More]

We’ve heard about the national economy and the state economy, but what about the collaborative economy? The collaborative economy is the do-it-yourself economy and it includes those food, clothing and other swaps we see around the eastern suburbs as well as a range of community trading systems. Rachel Botsman, author of 'What’s Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption ', describes it as a “ ...new, emerging economy made possible by online social networks... it occurs whe... [More]

Meditation can be a powerful tool to enhance health and wellbeing. It can also be healing in a wholistic way through bringing you into closer contact with your true self. Mindfulness-based stillness meditation is practiced at the Gawler Foundation, which is a not-for-profit organisation offering integrative programs for people with cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as programs for people who wish to take a preventative approach to health and wellbeing. The technique will b... [More]

Learning the skills of assertiveness is a wonderful way to become much more effective and at ease in personal and work situations. As you cover a variety of communication skills and relationship issues, you will learn new skills and attitudes to build confidence, self-esteem and clarity for better communication with others. This friendly small group atmosphere provides an opportunity to practice skills in exercises designed to prepare for real life issues in personal and professiona... [More]

Develop your expression and creativity by using a variety of tools to stimulate your imagination. The focus will be learning, curiosity, openness and exploration of ideas hidden beyond your conscious mind. There will be exercises to develop craft skills, including journaling, meditative writing techniques and vision boarding. You will have opportunities to read and discuss your writing and receive feedback. Explore some of the elements of creative writing, including concrete detail,... [More]

Do you have or are you expecting a baby? Would you like to learn more about easy and earth friendly choices you can make while bringing up your child? Come along to a relaxed discussion group and meet other parents who are interested in making sustainable choices for their families. Learn tips about nappies, babycare and sustainable living in a fun environment and help save the planet for your little one! . [More]

This innovative and participatory course covers all aspects of sustainable living: energy, water, food, biodiversity, the healthy home, transport, waste and – importantly – our health. We explore how we can take realistic initiatives and set achievable goals to deal locally with global issues such as global warming, peak oil, food security, water deficiency and others (www.livingsmart.org.au). You will meet inspiring guest speakers who will make use of the sustainability displays at... [More]

This course shows how easy it is to reduce household waste through the art of composting and worm farming. Learn how to turn organic waste into food for your garden using a compost bin or worm farm. Topics covered include: principles of composting and worm farming, troubleshooting your compost or worm farm, what is better for you, a compost bin or worm farm, how to use compost and worm castings; and the environmental benefits of composting and worm farming. Participants from the loc... [More]

Gain valuable advice about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant in the private rental market, whether you are in a share house situation or if you are renting soley for yourself or family. Topics include: starting, renewing and ending a tenancy, your rights during the tenancy, the most effective ways to resolve disputes, the role of the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, and where to get further advice. Please note: this course is intended for tenants only. . [More]