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North Melbourne Language & Learning Inc. (NMLL) is a community based organisation that supports the CALD community on the North Melbourne Public Housing Estate. NMLL's focus is on delivering English language courses and offering a range of community development projects intended to engage and empower our students and members of the local community. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) operating within a Learn Local Neighbourhood Centre we deliver formal and informal learning and support. NMLL provides for very diverse groups of adult learners from twenty six different language backgrounds. The community is well supported by NMLL’s vibrant Community Development Program.
Contact
33 Alfred Street North Melbourne 3051 
(03) 9326 7447 
(03) 9329 7446 
News
December 2020
Christmas in Errol Street 2020
A socially distanced COVID safe event
Community Street Soccer Program
KICKING A BALL HELPS PEOPLE FEEL GOOD
August 2020
TAFE & UNI Raising Expectations
Raising Expectations supports young people in care and care leavers to access and succeed at TAFE and university.
April 2020
Free phone legal help during COVID-19
| Whilst our physical office is closed, Inner Melbourne Community Legal is continuing to provide free legal help over the phone to people experiencing hardship who live, work, study or are connected to services in the inner-city area. This includes:
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March 2020
Networking Event
Bringing together local businesses and job seekers
Time: 10AM - 12PM noon, Wednesday 25 March 2020
Venue: Kensington Town Hall (Supper Room)
30-34 Bellair St, Kensington VIC 3031
Living Traditions Festival
Come and join us in many activities at Living Traditions Festival
Time: 6PM - 9PM, Friday 20 March 2020
Venue: 33 Alfred Street, North Melbourne, VIC 3051
December 2019
10 days to the FREE 2019 African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) on Sat 14 Dec at Fed Square Melbourne.
Dear partners and friends,
It's just 10 days to the FREE 2019 African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) on Sat 14 Dec at Fed Square Melbourne.
AMCF is a FREE one-day celebration of African culture is a December highlight and the only place where you will you see over 35…
September 2019
Your Community Needs You to be a Digital Mentor!
Learn how to help your family, friends and
community use their phones , computers, tablets
in one easy and fun (FREE) workshop.
We teach you to teach others!
Friday 1st November; 10am-2pm (Free Lunch)
Ground floor, North Melbourne Language and
Learning Center
33 Alfred St.
Contact:Gilda Blacher
beconnected@networkwest.net
Join the Victorian Multicultural Commission’s Regional Advisory Councils
Be the voice of your community
Do you want to help address issues facing your multicultural community?
The Victorian Multicultural Commission is seeking passionate people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join our Regional Advisory Councils.
Council members play a vital role in championing diversity within their community, identifying solutions and…
August 2019
The Young Initiators Program’ (YIP)
In partnership with the The Huddle - North Melbourne Football Club, the program is a two-day free leadership intensive for young people between the ages of 12 - 25 years from all backgrounds aimed at encouraging the practice of leadership and active citizenship within their community. The program seeks to…
July 2019
Free legal Advice
FREE LEGAL ADVICE
North Melbourne Language & Learning
Ground floor, 33 Alfred Street, North Melbourne 3051
second Monday of every month
Book an appointment through
IMLC by calling 93281885
Please see the flyer for more details
June 2019
Reducing Racism Project Showcase
Reducing Racism
Join us for an event that explores how we addressed the harmful impacts of racism, religious discrimination and hate speech experienced by our multi-faith African and Muslim communities in Victoria.
Hear how we used education, collaboration and innovation to help people realise their rights and empower their community.
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Housing Information Session
NMLL's HOUSING Information Session coming up on Wednesday 19th June. We would like to invite you and members from your community to participate in the upcoming information session focusing on housing issues in the inner North West of Melbourne.
Two relevant organisations are coming to the information session to…
May 2019
CONNECTED COMMUNITIES GRANTS 2020
CONNECTED COMMUNITIES GRANTS 2020
City of Melbourne's Connected Communities Grants support community connection, social inclusion, and access and participation through an annual grants program. Grants are provided to schools, not-for-profit sports and community organisations to improve people's quality of life.
Applications for projects taking place in 2020 open at 9am…
April 2019
VOLUNTEERING: A PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT
VOLUNTEERING: A PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT
LEARN TO USE VOLUNTEERING TO BUILD YOUR NETWORKS, GAIN EXPERIENCE AND CREATE WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Starts: Thursday 30th May
9.30am-12.30pm
Course delivery: 8 classes + excursions & individual support sessions
Outcomes: Certificate of Completion, development of CV & Cover Letter to apply for volunteer…
March 2019
Make sure your clients don’t risk a fine
Media release (Victorian Electoral Commission)
Make sure your clients don't risk a fine
Victorians who did not vote in the 2018 State election last November may receive an Apparent Failure to Vote Notice next week asking for an explanation.
Homelessness, incarceration or serious mental illness are sufficient reasons for not…
December 2018
VCAL 2019 Transition Day
Please join us for our 2019 Transition Day; for new and prospective VCAL students. This day will give students the opportunity to meet their teachers and get to know their classmates in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The day will include:
November 2018
Social Innovations Partnerships program
City of Melbourne is proud to launch the Social Innovations Partnerships program.
This program assists socially oriented organisations to run innovative projects that tackle Melbourne's big social issues.
Grants of $15 000 to $80 000 are available per year for 2019/20 and 2020/21 financial years.
Register for a workshop session…
Job Application Workshop
Thursday22nd&Thursday29thNovember2018
10am-12.30pm
Learn how to write a good application, prepare a quality CV and prepare properly for interviews.
Also learn about networking.
Free workshop! Everyone is welcome.
Only 30 places. Enrol now or miss out. Visit us.
Ground Floor, 33 Alfred Street, North Melbourne 3051
For more information please contact…
October 2018
Voters Voice
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has created a fantastic app called Voters Voice, and we need your help to spread the word.
The app helps people participate in the 2018 Victorian State election, which is on Saturday 24 November.
Voters Voice is specifically designed for people who:
have complex…
VMC ABC Internship Program
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) is calling on young journalists and storytellers from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for the VMC-Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Internship Program.
Funded by the Victorian Government and coordinated by the VMC in partnership with ABC, the paid internship program will help young people with on-the-job…
Men's Consultation
Men's Consultation is coming up on Wednesday 24th October and we would like to invite you or members from your community to participate in the upcoming consultation focusing on men living in the inner North West of Melbourne.
Wednesday 24th October 2018
6:30 - 8:30pm
North Melbourne Language…
New remedy for debts incurred through conduct under VET FEE-HELP
New remedy for debts incurred through conduct under VET FEE-HELP
The Australian Government has announced new legislation that, if passed, will allow the Secretary of the Department of Education and Training (DET) from 1 January 2019, to cancel VET FEE-HELP debts that were incurred inappropriately, following a recommendation from the…
September 2018
Community Conversations Meet with the Lord Mayor and Councillors
Community Conversations
Meet with the Lord Mayor and Councillors
Wednesday 10 October, 6pm - 7.30pm
North Melbourne
Come and meet your new Lord Mayor Sally Capp at a local community conversation event in North Melbourne.
This is an informal opportunity to join a small group and speak directly with the…
OPEN DAY – Thursday 13th September 2018
OPEN DAY - Thursday 13th September 2018
The River Nile School is a specialist senior-secondary school, addressing the unique educational needs of young refugee and asylum seeker women.
As an EAL (English as an Additional Language) school, that specialises in supporting students who have had disrupted schooling or are struggling…
NMLL will be hosting a FREE COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION for members of the local community regarding My Health Record.
NMLL will be hosting a FREE COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION for members of the local community regarding My Health Record.
Wednesday 19 September
10am - 12pm
33 Alfred Street, North Melbourne
( RSVP by the 17th September is essential)
By November 15, 2018 Australian will need to make a choice…
August 2018
STORYTELLING SESSION 6
STORYTELLING SESSION 6
RELIGION & TRADITIONAL STORIES
What do you believe in?
What stories/ practice give you strength?
Please bring a story you can share
Join for tea from 4pm
Followed by
Stories from 4:30pm
Dinner provided
23rd of August
4:30pm-7pm
North Melbourne Language & Learning
Ground Floor 33 Alfred…
30 Aug – 1 Sep Refuge 2018: Pandemic
What would you do in a pandemic? Who can you rely on in a time of difficulty? Perhaps it is the person in the street beside you, or it might be your next door neighbour. Either way, it is the people that surround you every day.
Attend Refuge and get…
July 2018
EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS PROJECT
Test your idea-is it going to work?
Change it!
Doing business in Australia.
How to start your business.
Technology to make business easier.
Managing your risks.
Making money!
Australian customers-
who is your market?
Everybody's Business course:
Wednesday night and some Saturdays.
Course dates:
August: Wednesday15,22,29
and Saturday 25th
September: …
April 2018
The annual Victorian Senior of the Year Awards
The annual Victorian Senior of the Year Awards are run by the Victorian Government.
They acknowledge older Victorians who volunteer their time to assist, support and encourage others in their communities..
The award categories are:
Premier's Award for Victorian Senior of the Year
Healthy Active Living Award
Veterans Community Award…
Autumn Harvest Long Table Feast on 11th May
Please join us for the Autumn Harvest Long Table Feast on 11th May and experience the authentic home cooking and traditional dishes of local community cooks.
The long table feast will be a delicious showcase of the traditional foods of El Salvador, Somalia, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Japan. The…
Refuge 2018 Public workshop Mapping the Pandemic
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March 2018
NMLL is opening-up expressions of Interest from the community to participate in the 2018 Community Learning Champion (CLC) Volunteer Program.
2018 will be the fifth year that NMLL is running the CLC Program.
The CLC Program trains and supports members of the our culturally diverse community to help members of their community to connect to learning and getting involved in their communities. CLC's will actively participate in the design and…
“Street Foods of the World” Cooking Workshops
NMLL & The Connected Cultures-Empowered Communities Project presents……..
"Street Foods of the World" Cooking Workshops
In this series of cooking workshops, you will learn how to cook incredible street foods from El Salvador, Colombia, Somalia and Ethiopia.
Please see the poster below for details, and book your place asap, as…
February 2018
Community Grocer at the Flemington Estate
A weekly fruit and vegetable market will commence next week on Wednesday January 24, 10am - 2pm. The market will be held just outside Flemington Community Centre and is run by not-for-profit social enterprise, The Community Grocer (http://www.thecommunitygrocer.com.au/).
This will offer fresh, affordable, and locally-sourced produce every…
Women only swimming lessons
Swimming Lessons for beginners in a women only space
Teachers: Experienced and fully licensed female instructors (all hold a Working with Children Check and CPR Certificate)
Where: Penleigh Essendon Grammar School pool
What to wear: Anything comfortable that you can swim in
When: Saturday, 12pm until 1pm
Dates: Term 1…
October 2017
Applications for the VicRoads Indigenous Secondary Scholarships, 2018 Intake, are now open.
The secondary scholarship program is a broader initiative of the VicRoads Indigenous Employment program. We aim to help build capacity within our communities by financially assisting students to complete their VCE.
Employment pipelines such as traineeships, work experience and ongoing employment into VicRoads are also available through our Indigenous Employment…
Celebrate Diwali
The team at North Melbourne Language and Learning are having an afternoon tea to celebrate Diwali on Thursday the of 20th October from 1pm-3pm.
Please could you help us promote this event to families from the local community through your notice boards.
We thank you for supporting community development…
May 2016
Free Dental Care for Kids at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
FREE DENTAL CARE FOR KIDS AT THE ROYAL DENTAL HOSPITAL OF MELBOURNE ?
The Teaching Clinic at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne offers free dental care for eligible children and teens.
- children (0 to 12 years) and teenagers (13 to 17 years with a valid healthcare card) pay $0 no wait list…
April 2016
Free English Tutoring for Adults
The NMLL One to One English Program matches adults who want to learn English with a Volunteer Tutor to help them with practising, speaking, reading and writing English.
NMLL is now recruiting 10 people from the local community who are interested in learning English and can commit to meeting with an English Tutor…
February 2016
Volunteers Needed for One to One English Volunteer Tutors
NMLL is currently recruiting approximately 10 members of the community who are interested in participating in our Volunteer English Tutor Program.
The program aims to
- increase the confidence of community members to speak English in their community and to
- increase their confidence in reading and writing English.
This is a…
Neighbour Day, Australia’s annual celebration of community, is coming up again!
Officially Sunday 27th March (although Neighbour Day events can really be any day of the year) â the initiative aims to remove social isolation and get people looking out for one another. Itâs the perfect opportunity for people to get to know their neighbours, encourage safe, healthy and resilient…
Mosiac Card Making Workshop - Cultural Diversity Week
NMLL Connecting Cultures Presents: Mosaic Card Making Workshhop. Mosaic art can be found all around the world and has been used extensively by Greek, Roman and Byzantine empires. It also features prominently in Islamic art.
Held as part of Cultural Diversity week, in this workshop appropriate for all ages, you…
January 2016
Volunteers wanted! Become a Community Learning Champion
North Melbourne Language & Learning (NMLL) is currently recruiting volunteers to become Community Learning Champions for 2016.
Community Learning Champions (CLCs) are trained and supported to help members of their community connect to learning. CLCs will actively participate in the design and development of local courses, programs, activities and events.
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International Women's Day - Exploring the history of Victorian women's rights
NMLL Connecting Cultures presents: International Women's Day archive tour & morning tea.
Tuesday 8th March, 10:00 - 11:30
Victorian Archives Centre, 99 Shiel Street, North Melbourne
Explore the history of Victorian women's rights with a tour of the Victorian Archive Centre and learn about remarkable Victorian women, followed by morning tea.
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