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So you want to work in community services?

Career pathways series

2026-10-15 18:00:00 2026-10-15 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne So you want to work in community services? Do you want a make a difference in the community? Find out what it is like to work as a peer support worker, youth worker or disability support worker from a panel of experts. Leopold Library -

Thursday, October 15
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Do you want a make a difference in the community? Find out what it is like to work as a peer support worker, youth worker or disability support worker from a panel of experts.

Are you interested in peer work, youth services or disability support? 

Find out what it’s really like to work in this field by joining us for a panel discussion with local experts from The Gordon, QHub and Access Your Supports.

Panellists:

  • Michael Menchise Business Development Manager, Access Your Supports
  • Zoe Tizard LGBTIQA+ Peer Recovery Worker, QHub
  • Sam Puri Teacher, Community Services, The Gordon
  • Steve Stanon Lawrence Teacher, Youth Work, The Gordon
  • Jacqui Doyle  Program Lead, Community & Youth Services, The Gordon

What to expect:

  • This program will be facilitated by a library staff member with a maximum of 40 people in attendance.
  • The event is aimed primarily at students in their final years of high school and are looking for information on a possible career in community services. Adults are also welcome. 
  • This will be a panel discussion with people who work in the field or for a local education provider.
  • There will be set questions asked by the facilitator and the opportunity for the audience to ask questions.

Bookings:

  • Bookings are recommended to save your place in the program.
  • Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend so we can contact our waitlist. Bookings close one day prior to the session.

Further information:?

If you have any questions about this program or require assistance to book, please contact the library on the details below.

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Presentations | Jobs & Life Skills |

TAGS: | recommended |

Leopold Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0675

Hours
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Leopold Library

Mon, Oct 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0675

About the Library

Leopold Library was opened in 2018 and is situated within the Leopold Community Hub. The branch offers a welcoming and bright space with zones for working, comfortable reading and activities. A dedicated technology makerspace provides opportunities to develop creativity, imagination and problem solving. Public access PCs, free WiFi, a large area for children and young people, coffee machine, meeting room for community hire and comfortable seating are further features of this branch. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

Upcoming events

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Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.

Thu, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.

Fri, Oct 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bring your family photos to share.

Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come along to the Leopold Library and watch a movie from the Library's e-collection streaming service, Kanopy.

Mon, Oct 12, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join our monthly book club to chat about classic novels and their screen adaptations.

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+

Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Having trouble finding those elusive ancestors? Come and learn how Ancestry Library Edition may help you. Share your... more
Having trouble finding those elusive ancestors? Come and learn how Ancestry Library Edition may help you. Share your own tips and discoveries with others. Bookings required.

Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.

Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18

Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Do you want a make a difference in the community? Find out what it is like to work as a peer support worker, youth... more
Do you want a make a difference in the community? Find out what it is like to work as a peer support worker, youth worker or disability support worker from a panel of experts.

Mon, Oct 19, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 20, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.

Thu, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.

Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18

Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us at the Leopold Library to hear Bryan Marra discuss his research into the locals at war.

Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Local history is more than dates and buildings; it is memory, experience and community. Join Bryan Marra at Leopold... more
Local history is more than dates and buildings; it is memory, experience and community. Join Bryan Marra at Leopold library to pick his brain about local history and the early days of Leopold.

Mon, Oct 26, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 27, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+

Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.

Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18

Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!

Mon, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Nov 03, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+

Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.

Thu, Nov 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.

Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18

Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come along to the Leopold Library and watch a movie from the Library's e-collection streaming service, Kanopy.