about SwinLocal

The SwinLocal partnership was first established in late 2016.

It sought to formalise new and existing relationships between Swinburne and a number of individual Learn Local organisations.

The SwinLocal partnership is timely given State Government policy priorities that include an expectation of greater TAFE/Learn Local collaboration.

SwinLocal Vision: Partnering for sustainable growth and to expand opportunities for adult learners, our organisations and the community.

Activities and outcomes to date include:

• SwinLocal were a Major Sponsor of the ACEVic Conference 2024. 
• Pathways to Employment – Boronia in Partnership with Orana Neighbourhood House.
• Partnership with CHAOS Network to deliver a Carers Employment Support Program (DFFH funded).
• Young Parents Transition Service in partnership with Maroondah City Council.
• VCAL Scholarships awarded to LLO students to undertake VET courses at Swinburne campuses.
• Hosting of women’s career forums for the community.
• Industry partnerships.
• Trade Trailer for building and construction developed and used to deliver training in the community.
• Community projects including a kitchen garden at Seville Primary School and a heritage garden restored at Coonara Community House in Upper Ferntree Gully.

Our partners include:

• Swinburne University of Technology
• Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre

Learn Local Organisations: 

• Cire Services – Yarra Junction, Lilydale and Chirnside Park
• Healesville Living and Learning Centre
• The Knox Learning Alliance – incorporating The Basin Community House, Coonara Community House, Orana Neighbourhood House, Mountain District Learning Centre and Community Learning Centre (Rowville)
• Central Ringwood Community Centre
• North Ringwood Community House
• Arrabri Community House (Bayswater North)
• Yarrunga Community Centre (Croydon Hills)
• Mitcham Community House
• Mackie Rd Neighbourhood House (Mulgrave)
• Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre
• Pines Learning (Doncaster East)
• Living and Learning @Ajani
• Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre
• Healesville Living and Learning Centre
• Glen Park Community Centre
• Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre
• Vermont South Community House
• Kerrie Road Neighbourhood House (Glen Waverley)