Northern Learning Access Supports
The Northern Learning Access Hub is a place of learning and development, offering several non-accredited training programs matched to individual goals and needs.
What makes our Northern Learning Access Hub different
The former Yooralla Broadmeadows Community Access Hub has recently been reimagined into the new Northern Learning Access Hub, a place (well actually multiple places!), focused on learning and development for adults with disability.
The weekly program includes two days based out of Yooralla’s Fawkner Community Access Hub digital learning space, two days a week at Hume Council’s Broadmeadows Community Access Hub and a full day of community access at various locations in Melbourne.
More about the Northern Learning Access Hub
Programs at the Northern Learning Access Hub aim to help build confidence in a learning environment and can be a stepping stone to TAFE courses or open employment.
Participants at the The Access Hub learn, socialise and engage with their local community in a variety of settings. Our programs are designed to enhance life skills and promote choice, inclusion and independence. We provide supportive and educational community-based programs for young people and adults with disability.
What We Provide
We offer a diverse range of individual and group activities to enhance your life skills, social connections, and overall wellbeing. Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve your independence, or take part in recreational activities, our Community Access Support Services are here to help.
Examples of Activities
- Community Programs: Join local events, attend community meetings, or explore new interests in your area.
- Life Skills Programs: Learn skills such as budgeting, cooking, and time management to increase your independence.
- Volunteering: Contribute to your community by getting involved in volunteer opportunities that align with your interests and passions.
- Social and Recreational Activities: Participate in clubs, outings, and group activities designed to build friendships and have fun.
- Transportation Support: Receive help with transportation, ensuring you can access activities and appointments without barriers.
- Work Readiness Programs: Gain job skills through training programs like barista training, digital skills, virtual reality, public transport usage, and more.
- School Holiday Programs and Camps: Enjoy exciting activities and camps during school holidays, with support to ensure an enjoyable and accessible experience.
These services are designed to give you the tools and support you need to connect with your community and achieve your personal goals.
What's on at the Northern Learning Access Hub
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Access Our Services
Monday: Yooralla’s Fawkner Community Access Hub – Digital Lab 79 Jukes Road, Fawkner
Tuesday: Community Access (various locations in the community) Meet at Broadmeadows Station, Railway Crescent Bus Stop
Wednesday: Hume Council Broadmeadows Community Access Hub 182 Widford Street, Broadmeadows
Thursday: Hume Council Broadmeadows Community Access Hub 182 Widford Street, Broadmeadows
Friday: Yooralla’s Fawkner Community Access Hub – Digital Lab 79 Jukes Road, Fawkner
Get in touch today to find out how we can support you!
Phone: (03) 9666 4500
“I like coming here and I like talking to my friends. I’m more focused here. I [sometimes] get bored, but when I’m here I’m all happy and excited to do the work. It’s very fun for me in the Hub,”
Read more about our clients at the Northern Learning Access Hub
Meet new friends, learn new skills, build your confidence and get out.
How to get started
Step 1 - Learn about our Hubs
Read all about the Northern Learning Hub and our other Hubs and community supports, including Frequently Asked Questions, on our website. If you have any questions about the Hub, please contact us. We can work with you to tailor a program to your individual goals, needs and interests to enhance your life skills, independence and wellbeing.
Step 2 – Book a visit
Complete our Request for service form linked on this page to let us know you're interested in the Northern Learning Hub. Once you submit a request our Yooralla Connect team will get in touch. We can support you to book in a free tour and chat to us to meet our staff and clients, see what activities are on offer, ask about anything else you may want to do, and to get familiar with the location.
Step 3 - Request a service
Like what you see and you’re ready to join the Northern Learning Hub crew? You can submit a booking request online and we will get in touch with you soon, or you can call us on 1800 966 725 to lock in your spot at your chosen Community or Learning Hub and discuss what’s next!
Interested in joining the Northern Learning Access Hub?
Suitable for people with disability aged 18+ who would like to take part in educational, recreational, creative, social and workplace skills activities. Your program can be tailored to your interests to enhance your life skills, independence and wellbeing. If there is a something you would like to do but don’t see it on our current list, please tell us so we can work with you to design your program.
Frequently asked questions
We understand you might have questions about joining a Yooralla Community Access Hub - below are some answers for the most common questions we hear about our Community Access Hubs. If your question isn't answered here, please get in touch with us and we can help to provide you with all the information you will need to get started
Yes! Please contact us to get a copy of the latest Community Access Hub program. However, don’t let your imagination be limited by what’s in the program! Let us know what you want to do, and we can work with you to tailor a community program to suit your goals, interests and needs.
Our current Northern Learning Community Access Hub program is just an indication of the types of learning, social, active, community access and fun activities you may want to do through our Community Access Hub. Talk to us about your interests and what you want to do, and we can work with you to tailor a program to suit your goals, interests and needs.
For every three clients at Northern Learning Community Access Hub in our group programs, we generally have one staff member. Our staff are trained in meal-time assistance, epilepsy and diabetes management, mediation administration, asthma, enteral meal support and positive behaviour support/behaviour of concern.
Yooralla also offers 1:1 support for people to participate in our Community Access Hubs and Recreation services through our Assistance with Daily Life service. This could range from support to get ready for the day, to support for you to attend a Northern Learning Community Access Hub program or community activity.
Looking for more social and community connection?
We offer a range of individual and group activities and programs so you can get involved in your local community, learn new skills, build your confidence and stay active and social. We also provide one-to-one individual support for daily living tasks and to support participation in recreational activities.