141-147 Endeavour Drive 
MISSION STATEMENT
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre Inc. in partnership with the community, will plan and deliver a range of high quality community and educational services, accessible to all. Our philosophy of being community based and managed, is committed to the creation and maintenance of an open, sharing and self help model of management.
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre Inc. services and facilities will be delivered in a manner which meets existing and future needs and expectations of the community, within the limits of current and future resources.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre Inc. has a commitment to Adult Education and understanding its responsibilities to Registered Training Organisations AQTF standards. This can be evidenced by its commitment to quality and its policies and procedures manual. Strategic Plan Process the next part is to develop ‘Values’.
Values chosen by the committee were:
- Commitment
- Serving the community
- Partnerships
- Professionalism
- Community Development
- Welcoming
- Lifelong learning
- Maintain a focal point for community activity, providing services for children, youth, family and all community members.
- Provide direct community based learning and educational services and resources ton the entire community.
- Ensure the service is managed in an efficient and professional manner.
- Extend services and accredited courses by working in partnership with other community providers.
TopOBJECTIVES
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre Inc. located in a growth corridor of the City of Casey, provides in partnership with the community a range of high quality Educational, Vocational, Family Support and Childcare Services.
Services and Facilities administered by qualified staff exist for short or long term programs to support current and future community needs.
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
During March 1991 the Premier Joan Kirner announced the allocation of $1.2 million provided from the Urban Land Authority Infrastructure Fund for the establishment of four pilot service co-ordination and integration projects located on or near Urban Land Authority Estates in rapidly growing outer urban areas.
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre was one of these pilot programs and commenced operation in June 1992.
The broad aim of the Service Co-Ordination and Integration Project (SCIP) was to establish specific projects in key growth areas which address priority service planning and delivery issues in the community in innovative and imaginative ways. A common theme of the projects was the emphasis on finding effective solutions to community needs and problems through a partnership of State Government, Local Government and Local Communities.
The project operated for a period of 2.5 years after which time Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre In. was established and continued the delivery of family support, educational and vocational training, recreational and personal development activities to the community.
Hire Our Facilities
Merinda Park Learning & Community Centre, Inc. have rooms available for hire for your function at affordable rates:
- Main Hall - seats up to 80/100 people.
- Studio - seats up to 15 people
- Computer Room - set up for 10 students on a peer to peer network along with a central study area.
- We also have a fully equipped kitchen with commercial oven, dishwasher and central island bench.
Bus Hire
Other Organisations That Use The Centre
- Weight Watchers - Monday Evenings
- Helen O'Grady Drama Academy - Friday Afternoons
- Adventist Church - Saturday Mornings
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