The Centre
Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Inc. (GEALC) is a community owned and managed, registered training centre . For over 20 years this Learn Local organisation has been providing quality, affordable, accessible education for adults. The Centre offers a wide range of programs for people who want to improve their english language, literacy, and computer skills, and extend their involvement in activities in the community. GEALC works actively with all levels of government and community organisations in order to provide quality, affordable educational opportunities to adults in the Glen Eira area.
The GEALC Team
- Executive Officer
- Education Coordinator
- Finance & Administration Officer
- Teaching Staff and
- Volunteers.
The GEALC staff and volunteers work to ensure they provide a positive learning experience in a friendly and supportive environment with programs that meet the diverse learning needs of the community.
The staff and volunteers report to the Executive Officer who reports to a volunteer Committee of Management. The Committee is responsible for overall governance of the organisation. Committee members and other volunteers also assist the Centre with administration, quality assurance, library management and promotion.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
There are lots of ways you can volunteer or support the work our Centre does:
- Join as a GEALC Member!
- Volunteer – ESL 1:1 Tutor
- Volunteer – Committee of Management
- Volunteer – Class Assistant
- Volunteer – Admin/Reception
- Donation – Financial
- Donation – In Kind
- Bequest.
Further information about opportunities to volunteer may be obtained by contacting the Centre’s Education Coordinator. Email: info@gealc.org.au
Meeting Community Need
GEALC, like other community organisations, periodically undertakes analysis processes such as formal surveys, interviews, demographic research and meetings with other community organisations and with various levels of Government to make sure it provides programs that meet the community need.
In 2011, GEALC, along with the other community houses in Glen Eira (Caulfield South, Godfrey St and Moongala) ran a joint Community Needs Analysis project of the adult learning needs in Glen Eira. Click here to download a copy of the findings!
Access and Equity
The Centre believes that all people, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, marital status, ability or lifestyle choice, should be afforded the same rights, opportunities, access and equity.
Given the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the people who join GEALC, the Centre aims to ensure that each individual is respected and feels comfortable to express his or her beliefs and develop his or her skills.
Acceptance of people’s differences and respect for differing points of view are important. Students are encouraged to express their views in a manner that is mindful of the cultural background, beliefs, abilities and lifestyle choices of others.
Please ask our staff if you would like a copy of the Centre’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Privacy Policy
Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre respects the right of individuals and organisations to information privacy. Information that the Centre collects and holds is kept in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Health Records Act 2001.
The Centre collects information for research, funding, statistical and planning purposes. In most cases, GEALC will only release information about individuals or organisations to third parties with consent, or when required by law to do so. Please ask our staff if you would like a copy of the Centre’s Privacy Policy.