1977
Pines Learning, formerly known as Donvale Living and Learning Centre, has been providing Adult Community Education and support to the local community.
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Who we are
Pines Learning is a not-for-profit community based organisation located at the Pines Learning and Activity Centre, 1/520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East. We offer a variety of accredited, non-accredited courses and activities to the community in a friendly environment in a modern facility with professional caring staff.
We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number 3774) complying with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations.
We also provide a state registered childcare centre for our students and the community. Pines Learning is proud to be a member of the Learn Local network. The Centre receives Government funding from local council, state and federal governments.
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Our Vision & Mission
Our vision
Pines Learning connects our resilient and inclusive community to learning, work and a fulfilling life
Our mission
Acknowledging, respecting and supporting the life journey of all people in our community by maintaining a strong, values-based learning organisation
Community Focus
Pines Learning aims to work with and be accessible to people in the local community, regardless of background, age or gender.
Pines Learning will endeavour to address disadvantage, relieve poverty and improve life outcomes through education primarily.
Our Core Values
- To respect the dignity and rights of individuals.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Encourage people to fulfil their potential.
- Respond to community needs.
- Embrace innovation and change.
- Promote excellence.
- Strive for continuous improvement.
- Celebrate diversity.
- Encourage partnerships, teams and co-operation.
- Provide a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Value and develop staff, trainers and volunteers.
There are some people that the Centre aims to focus on above all others. These include the following:
- Adults predominantly but not exclusively.
- People seeking skills development to enhance their career choices.
- People who are socially, educationally or economically disadvantaged.
- People in need of greater community participation or engagement.
- People who are culturally or linguistically diverse.
- People seeking personal growth.