Certificate in General Education for Adults Certificate II
Certificate of General Education for Adults Certificate III 
Introduction to Community and Event Volunteering

MI Fellowship Victoria doesn’t accept that a mental illness should lead to reduced education or long term unemployment.

That’s why we offer nationally recognised education opportunities that are designed to meet the needs of people with a mental illness who would like to engage in formal study and / or look for work in the future.

Students study alongside other people with a mental illness making issues around disclosure no longer problematic.  Classes are supportive and flexible; starting later than usual to counter the morning effects of some medications. Medical absences are understood and worked around.

With so many people developing a mental illness during their school years we know how important it is to offer return to study options. Education can lead to:

1. increased motivation
2. more confidence
3. a feeling of connection to the community
4. further education
5. employment opportunities

The Certificates in General Education for Adults courses run two days a week over four terms and cover:

1. personal confidence and motivation;
2. communication skills;
3. language, literacy and numeracy;
4. confidence to seek volunteer work;
5. preparing for enrolment in a TAFE course or further study;
6. skills and confidence to seek paid employment.

Introduction to Community and Event Volunteering is run over eight days and covers:

1. personal confidence and motivation;
2. communication skills;
3. problem solving skills;
4. skills and confidence to work with people;
5. preparing to apply for a volunteer position;
6. preparing to work as a volunteer;
7. preparing for further study.

All courses are offered at low cost and are available in Frankston and Fairfield to successful applicants with a mental illness from anywhere in Victoria. Register your interest in any of these courses or find out more information by contacting Ngoc Nguyen (03) 8486 4241.