Across the program: about 120 refugees and migrants from 25 countries learn English together in the class room environment. Students are streamed into distinct English class levels. Preliminary low-literacy, Beginner 1, Post-beginner 2 and Intermediate 3 classes are offered at two sites. There is one site in the northern suburbs at the Northern Community Hub, and another in the Geelong business district at the Pulse training facility. speaking, reading, writing and listening skills are taught on a holistic basis. students also acquire English in practical ways such as outside the classroom and through simulated real-world activities. students go out to visit shops, workplaces and also engage in role-play at other community centres. Three methods of learning are offered: in the classroom, where free childcare is provided. e-learning/skype distance learning home tutoring. Classes and courses currently offered include: core classes, 15 hours full-time, or seven hours part-time per week introductory 100-hour Special Preparatory Program () classes for those with disrupted education, or torture and trauma issues settlement classes, 40 hours short, stand-alone literacy classes (grammar, computer literacy, writing and citizenship) specialist employment classes, 200 hours night classes, two nights per week bilingual afternoon classes home tutor scheme. The counselling service assists learners with pathway planning, education, training and employment issues. Diversitat offers a pathway from to accredited training, and higher education pathways to learner’s Gordon TAFE and Deakin University, which has two campuses in Geelong. Health Services Barwon Health, the main health provider in Geelong and the region, delivers health care services through: a major public hospital and its associated services, with a total of 1016 beds a sub-acute site for inpatient and community rehabilitation aged care a total of 16 community-based sites at key locations throughout the region outreach clinics and home-based services. Two general practitioner clinics specialise in refugee health assessments, and there is an infectious disease assessment and treatment clinic.
Across the program: about 120 refugees and migrants from 25 countries learn English together in the class room environment. Students are streamed into distinct English class levels. Preliminary low-literacy, Beginner 1, Post-beginner 2 and Intermediate 3 classes are offered at two sites. There is one site in the northern suburbs at the Northern Community Hub, and another in the Geelong business district at the Pulse training facility. speaking, reading, writing and listening skills are taught on a holistic basis. students also acquire English in practical ways such as outside the classroom and through simulated real-world activities. students go out to visit shops, workplaces and also engage in role-play at other community centres. Three methods of learning are offered: in the classroom, where free childcare is provided. e-learning/skype distance learning home tutoring. Classes and courses currently offered include: core classes, 15 hours full-time, or seven hours part-time per week introductory 100-hour Special Preparatory Program () classes for those with disrupted education, or torture and trauma issues settlement classes, 40 hours short, stand-alone literacy classes (grammar, computer literacy, writing and citizenship) specialist employment classes, 200 hours night classes, two nights per week bilingual afternoon classes home tutor scheme. The counselling service assists learners with pathway planning, education, training and employment issues. Diversitat offers a learner’s pathway from to accredited training, and higher education pathways to Gordon TAFE and Deakin University, which has two campuses in Geelong. Health Services Barwon Health, the main health provider in Geelong and the region, delivers health care services through: a major public hospital and its associated services, with a total of 1016 beds a sub-acute site for inpatient and community rehabilitation aged care a total of 16 community-based sites at key locations throughout the region outreach clinics and home-based services. Two general practitioner clinics specialise in refugee health assessments, and there is an infectious disease assessment and treatment clinic.
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