Wingate Avenue Community Centre 3.53

Wingate Avenue Community Centre (WACC) was established in 1985 on a public housing estate in Ascot Vale which is home to approximately 1,700 residents. The centre is managed by a voluntary Committee of Management and employs over 50 staff and 50+ volunteers. Wingate’s mission is to enable positive community well being with a focus on learning and social activities, especially for people who are experiencing disadvantage. We believe such a commitment will lead to improvement in quality of life and empowerment for the local community.

The centre is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Learn Local provider, Jobs Victoria Employment Network (JVEN) provider and is funded by the Department of Health & Human Services to deliver social and recreational programs as part of the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program. Wingate is well recognised in the delivery of programs that create pathways to education and employment and has received a number of awards and accolades in recent years. The centre is also a licensed Occasional Care provider with onsite facilities for up to 19 children and has recently constructed a Men’s Shed.

Programs include
Computers and iPad courses
Short Cooking Courses
*Accredited Hospitaity Training
Arts & Craft Courses
Health & Well being
Gardening & Floristry Programs
Language & Literacy Programs
*Foundation Accredited English Classes
Jobs Victoria Employment Network
Women’s Group
Men’s Group

*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria applies. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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