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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, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 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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Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Wed, Sep 16, 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, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Sep 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box.... more
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box. Recommended age: 8+

Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Join us at the Leopold Library to hear Bryan Marra discuss his research into the exiles, as convicts were called in Victoria, who found themselves living in the Geelong area.

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe... more
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe through 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and more. Recommended age: Preschool

Thu, Sep 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.

Thu, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative... more
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative techniques while repurposing old clothes. No experience needed. Recommended ages: 12-18

Mon, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Move your body and play games in this active session. Learn how to stay safe and be a good sport. Recommended age: 5-8

Tue, Sep 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design your own board or card game. Recommended age: 8+

Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different objects to create your very own collage. Recommended age: 12-15.

Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
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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, Oct 05, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 06, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

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
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Fri, Oct 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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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
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

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

Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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