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COMMUNITY DONATIONS Inverell Men’s Shed get the tools of the trade Photo courtesy The Inverell Times MEN’S SHED: Joblink Plus Inverell manager Ros Orchard checks out the new tools with Men’s Shed Secretary Ray Boon. Members of the Inverell Community Men’s Shed are making the most of a new planer, sanding machine and drill set they purchased after receiving funds through the Joblink Plus Community Donations Program. The new equipment is making it easier for the notfor-profit organisation to complete woodwork jobs the Inverell community is requesting. Men’s Shed secretary Ray Boon said the group was lucky enough to receive its second donation through the Joblink Plus program and said it would go a long way to helping the wider Inverell community. “We received our first donation through the Joblink Plus Community Donations Program about two or three years ago which allowed us to buy a printer/photocopier. This time around we put the money to a planer, sanding machine and a set of rechargeable drills,” Ray said. “The shed is getting busier and busier. We have a lot of requests coming in and there is constantly a project on the go so this new equipment will really help us get the jobs done,” he said. Narromine Youth Lounge nears completion As the Narromine Youth Lounge and Homework Centre nears completion, already the facility is being enjoyed by people of all ages. The centre is run by volunteers from the Blue Cross Church and has undergone major renovations after receiving support from the Joblink Plus Community Donations Program. Ben Staines is a volunteer at the centre and has coordinated the renovations which involved re flooring, refurnishing, painting, tiling, electrical work and fit out. “We are probably 80 per cent complete. With everything that was involved in creating the perfect centre there is no way we could have done it without the support from the Joblink Plus Community Donations Program,” Ben said. “We have installed multi-media equipment and have a few desks and chairs here and there. Once it all comes together it will be an ideal space for youths to come after school,” he said. The space is currently being used for adult education classes and includes a coffee shop under the same roof. “The next step is to fill the shelves with books and have 10 community link April 2012 older students come down after school and help younger students with their literacy,” Ben said. “The Blue Cross Church is a community based church that just wants to help the community and raise standards. Once finished, the youth lounge and homework centre will go along way to improving literacy and numeracy and provide youths with a place to come and hang out,” Ben said. Local tradesmen also helped get the project off the ground by providing their services free of charge during the construction stage. Joblink Plus Chairman John Treloar said Joblink Plus was proud to support the development of the youth lounge and homework centre as the organisation understands the importance of literacy in young children. “It is often difficult for rural communities to gain the resources they need to get a facility such as this one up and running. Joblink Plus recognises the significant role the centre will play in developing literacy skills in Narromine children,” Mr Treloar said.
Hospitality students serve up a three course feast The Joblink Plus Community Training Centre became a working restaurant for one day only as Certificate II Hospitality students served a three course fine dining meal to Joblink Plus staff. Student Hayley Walker went over the menu during prep on the big day. “First course will be dipping bread with three different types of dip including pesto, hummus and basil. Second course is a Caesar salad and third course is apple crumble and a chocolate mousse. We will be having two sittings and there will be an opportunity for diners to provide feedback,” Hayley said. The aim of the exercise was to provide students with a real life scenario where they could put their training into practice. “I was bored at home all the time and I would really like to get a job in hospitality.” The students received feedback and comments at the end of service, helping them to improve for their final assessment. As Trainer Leesa Mercer watched over the students sterilising knives and forks, whisking eggs and toasting croutons she said in only a few short weeks the students skills had improved 110 per cent. “They are getting really motivated and very confident with what they are doing. Many of the students have already gone for job interviews and handed their resume around to catering companies,” Leesa said. The course includes RSA, RCG, safe food handling, food supervisor, first aid, OH&S, social diversity, customer service and a lot of practical experience preparing food. 19-year-old Terri Lamb says she enrolled in the course because she was sick of sitting at home. “I was bored at home all the time and I would really like to get a job in hospitality. So far we have been doing something different every day.” “I’m nervous about serving in our restaurant today but I think we will all be proud when it’s over,” Terri said. RIGHT: Hayley Walker prepares croutons for the second course, caesar salad. TRAINING LEFT: Terri Lamb prepares crumble for third course. The hospitality students paid particular attention to sterilising and shining the cutlery before setting the tables. community link April 2012 11
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