Learning Stories
Lifelong Learning Comes Alive
Emma's Journey: Leadership and Learning through Horses
Meet Emma from Wyndham
Emma’s journey as a lifelong learner began with a bold step: leaving behind a long-held position to launch her own social enterprise. It was a daunting move, but Emma embraced the challenge, recognising it as an opportunity to learn and grow in ways she hadn’t yet imagined.
Learning Through Community Involvement
Meet Anisha from Wyndham
Meet Anisha, a Year 12 student at Good News Lutheran College. Born to Indian parents, Anisha was raised in Australia and speaks and understands Tamil. Her academic pursuits include Psychology, Mathematical Methods, Physics, Chemistry and English Language, and she aspires to study aerospace engineering at RMIT or Monash University.
Find Your Passion
Meet Gordon from Brimbank
My lifelong learning journey began in 1966 when, at the age of 9, I spent nine months in the Austin Hospital. My restlessness and constant attempts to leave my bed led the nursing staff to introduce me to an Occupational Therapist, who taught me matchstick model making.
Learning Through Community
Meet Anvil and Preeti from Melton
Anvil and Preeti have been active community leaders, participating in many learning programs offered across Melton Libraries and Community Centres.
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“We saw members of our [Indian] community feeling very lonely, so we decided to form an Association to bring them together for social, health and art programs”, Preeti explained over a great Indian lunch being offered by the community.
Learning Through Volunteering
Meet Trish from Melton
Trish is a volunteer facilitator for the Aspire All Abilities Social Club. “I help with social and exercise activities – I find it is so important to contribute to the community and I find the energy of this group and their carers very inspirational.”
Learning to create diverse & safe places
Meet Lyle
A multifaceted individual with a passion for music, storytelling, and community leadership. Lyle is focused on acquiring skills to create diverse and safe spaces within communities. Their dedication to fostering inclusivity and support is evident in their role as a Community Youth Leader.
A library user and learner of technology
Meet Stanley from Brimbank
Stan lives around the corner from St Albans library but only discovered during COVID-19 that the library is not only a building full of books, but is so much more. The library is full of really friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff who are always happy to help.
Learning, Development, Teaching
Meet Elzette from Brimbank
An Illustrator and Graphic Designer, Elzette Bester has been living and working in the Brimbank community for the past 13 years. Her unique creative skillset has not only brought beauty and inspiration to the area but has also been instrumental in promoting mental health and disability awareness.
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