Services covering the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey and Cardinia Shire

Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre

Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre is a not for profit community-managed organisation that provide pathways for those who are pursuing a career, change of job or going on to further their education. As a Learn Local provider, we provide students with the opportunities of learning through low cost, flexible and supportive courses. Merinda Park also has a VCAL program. The Victorian Certificate in Applied Learning (VCAL) was devised to fill the need for a Year 11 & 12 course which suited all those students for whom the VCE, as a pathway to higher education, was too narrow. The VCAL Certificate aims to provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable students to make informed choices regarding pathways to work and further education.

Service Address: 141-147 Endeavour Drive, Cranbourne North 3977

Phone: 03 5996 9056

Website: http://www.merindapark.com.au

Email: admin@merindapark.com.au

Agency Services

Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre

The Centre is able to provide pathways for those who are pursuing a career, change of job or going on to further their education at MPLCC (Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre) or at other educational providers.

Contact: 03 5996 9056

Provided by: Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre

Connections

Connections is for students who are not quite ready to enter Pre-Cal or VCAL. Some students may have become disengaged and not been at school for some time. This intense program is one term in length and designed to prepare that person to move on with their education. Please speak to reception to arrange an interview.

Contact: 03 5996 9056

Provided by: Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning - Pre-Cal/Foundation

Pre-Cal is an integrated program with a 'work ready' focus, which can be modified for both year 9 and year 10 students. This program will prepare the students to move into either: • VCAL at a mainstream school or at Merinda Park Learning & Community Centre • Employment, including apprenticeships or traineeships • VCE at either mainstream school or TAFE Please speak to reception to arrange an interview.

Contact: 03 5996 9056

Provided by: Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning - Intermediate/Senior

VCAL is a hands-on option for students and gives practical work related experience, as well as literacy and numeracy skills. The class builds on personal skills that are important for life and work. VCAL aims to develop skills that help young people get ready for further education, training or employment. VCAL is an accredited secondary school certificate. All prospective students must have an interview with the VCAL Coordinator. Please speak to reception to arrange an interview.

Contact: 03 5996 9056

Provided by: Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre

Merinda Park Adolescent and Adult Counselling Services

MPAACS provides long and short term counselling services to youth between the ages of 10-25 as well as adults in the City of Casey. The service provides individuals and families with support in dealing with issues such as grief, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, family conflict and breakdown, learning problems, addictive behaviours, emotional issues, mental illness and beyond.

Contact: 03 5996 9056

Provided by: Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre