Edna is from the Caroline Chisholm Centre, Mount Druitt offering this free course to the Mount Druitt and wider community
She states, "We have a program in our Centre called Clemente. The Clemente Program with
St Vincent de Paul (NSW) Western Sydney, and the
Institute of Advancing Community Engagement (IACE) at the Australian
Catholic University (ACU) are working together to create opportunities
to help people make a fresh start through university
education. The Clemente Mt Druitt Program offers at no cost,
supported, tertiary level education in the humanities for people
experiencing significant disadvantage.
The philosophy of the programme
is simple – that education can change lives. A return to study can
enable some people to experience significant, positive change when they
are supported to achieve their goals. Clemente
students typically face challenges such as substance abuse, mental
health issues, previous imprisonment, homelessness and/or social
isolation.
Clemente offers a chance for participants to reach their potential. By studying subjects such as Ethics, Sociology, Philosophy, History, Politics and Art in an inclusive environment, participants are able to express their ideas, feel valued and gain confidence.
The Clemente Programme is a
proven success, having run internationally for over a decade. Clemente
imparts a sense of empowerment to get back on track in other aspects of
life.
The Course
The course comprises a 13 week unit of study per semester. The unit is a first year humanities subject with university standard assessments. Participation is the key goal. Successful completion of the four units qualifies students for a non-award Certificate in Liberal Studies from ACU and then students may choose to go onto further study in an undergraduate degree at university.
Students attend a weekly lecture at the Caroline Chisholm Centre Mt Druitt, followed by the Learning Partner/tutorial session.
The course comprises a 13 week unit of study per semester. The unit is a first year humanities subject with university standard assessments. Participation is the key goal. Successful completion of the four units qualifies students for a non-award Certificate in Liberal Studies from ACU and then students may choose to go onto further study in an undergraduate degree at university.
Students attend a weekly lecture at the Caroline Chisholm Centre Mt Druitt, followed by the Learning Partner/tutorial session.
If you are able to advertise
this programme on your website for next semester that would be
fantastic! I have attached the Flyer for your review.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
Edna Milag|
St Vincent
de Paul Society, NSW
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Client Programs Coordinator – Caroline Chisholm Centre for Social Justice
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(8804 3474)
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(88043434)
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(88043450)
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edna.milag@vinnies.org.au | www.vinnies.org.au
edna.milag@vinnies.org.au | www.vinnies.org.au
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94 Kurrajong Ave, Mount Druitt 2770
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