VU Polytechnic is the proud gold sponsor of the Wyndham Learning Festival on 1–7 September 2022. Find out about our free workshops.
The Wyndham Learning Festival is week-long event that provides opportunities for free learning activities for the local community. The festival has activities for all ages and promotes lifelong learning. The festival will be a smaller and more curated experience with a limit of 55 in-person and virtual events across the 7 days. Activities are open to everyone and there is no cost to participate.
The theme for 2022 is 'Building a Resilient, Sustainable Wyndham', chosen to inspire opportunities to work together to support people, the environment, and our future.
Learn more & register to attend VU Polytechnic's free workshops
Workshop 1: Mental health & wellness
The impacts of COVID-19, social distancing and lockdown may have made you feel anxious, stressed or worried, leading to a decline in mental health. By expanding your understanding of mental health and wellness, and learning some healthy new life skills to apply in your everyday life, you will be better positioned to support your own and other people's mental health. This workshop consists of an introduction to mental health, self-care and wellbeing, group activities focused on holistic wellness and reframing of thoughts, and a closing discussion.
Date: Friday 2 September 2022
Time: 10am-12pm
Delivery: Online (Zoom link)
Workshop 2: Assess your employability skills
Considering a career change? Need to improve the content of your resume? Struggling to answer questions about your skills when applying for a new job?
Assess your transferable skills to understand the range of career opportunities available to you. This workshop explores the ‘8 Key Employability Skills’ universally valued by employers and assists participants to articulate their proficiencies in each of these key areas.
Date: Monday 5 September 2022
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Delivery: Online (Zoom link)
Workshop 3: First Aid & CPR
Taught by experts, you will learn the basics of first aid and CPR. You will practice on adult and baby/child manikins that replicate real people. While this is not an accredited training course, you will walk away with the foundations of providing first aid and CPR.
Date: Tuesday 6 September 2022
Time: 9am-12pm
Delivery: Face-to-face
Location: Room 112, Building 10, Werribee Campus
Workshop 4: Recyling 101
Learn the correct way to dispose of waste. You will hear from Wyndham Council on how to correctly identify waste versus recycling. You will also learn where waste and recycling go, and the impact this has on the environment. Activities will be visual and hands-on to empower you to get involved.
Date: Wednesday 7 September 2022
Time: 10am-12pm
Delivery: Face-to-face
Location: Auditorium in Building 6, Werribee Campus