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Address: 34 Oak Avenue Doveton 3177
PO BOX 104 Doveton 3177
Phone: 03 9791 1449
Fax: 03 9791 1526
Melways Ref: 90 K 10
Met Bus: 827/ 828
Organization of Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Vision and Mission
Vision
A socially and culturally inclusive centre where people feel welcome, supported and able to reach their full potential.
Connect, Grow, Learn
Mission
To offer a range of accessible courses, classes and activities that are responsive to community needs, relevant to adult education and that enhance skills and developmental opportunities for lifelong learning.
Key Achievements
Since its inception in 1976, Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Inc (DNLC) has proudly:
- Steadily grown and developed into a vibrant, welcoming and well utilized community asset
- Established a Planned Activity Group for the aged and people with disabilities
- Established a strong and viable volunteer program
- Purchased a community bus
- Established a successful I.T facility
- Established an Occasional childcare facility, operating with a DHS restricted license (Closed in June 2009)
- Formed partnerships with local disability services
- Built a strong partnership with Doveton Eumemmerring Neighbourhood Renewal program
- Provided a unique and wide range of programs and activities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
- Continued relations with the Casey Cluster of Community Houses and Learning Centres
- Attracted funding from a wide range of sources including:
- Department of Health
- Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
- Department of Human Services
- City of Casey
Future
The future of DNLC depends on continued relationships with members, stakeholders, community involvement and partnerships.
DNLC Membership
Become a member of DNLC for an annual fee of $2 single or $5 family.
Membership Entitlements include:
- Discount on Course Fees
- Free internet use
- 1/2 price admin services
- Quarterly newsletter
- Voting rights at AGM
- Invitation to special events