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A creative space for everyday people - we celebrate positive vibes + community learning!

We aim to provide a focal point in the South Perth area for the social and educational interaction of all adult members of the community. Our objectives are to create a welcoming environment in which people can develop their personal and community lives in a friendly neighbourhood context. Our courses and activities include arts, health and cooking, travel, environment, languages, clubs, social outings, computing/technology and more!

25/09/2026

📖✨ MEMORIES MAKE ME ✨📖

Memoir Writing Course
📅 Starting Friday 23 October 2026
🕛 12:00pm | 2.5 hours
📚 7-week course

💭 YOUR MEMORIES ARE STORIES WORTH TELLING.

Have you ever thought, “One day I should write that down…”?
Maybe it’s time to start. ✍️

Join our supportive Memoir Writing Course and discover how to turn your memories, experiences and family stories into words that bring them to life.

You’ll learn how to:

✍️ Turn personal experiences into compelling stories
🗣️ Develop your own authentic writing voice
📖 Structure your life stories effectively
💡 Discover practical memoir-writing techniques
🤝 Share ideas and receive supportive feedback

Whether you have a manuscript waiting to be written or simply want to preserve the stories that matter to you, this intimate workshop will give you the tools and confidence to get started.

❤️ Your memories are part of your story. Your story deserves to be remembered.

🎟️ BOOK NOW 👇

🌐 Online: www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 Phone: 0459 571 736

📍 South Perth Learning Centre
96 South Terrace, South Perth
(Next to the lower-level carpark)

🕘 Mon–Fri | 9am–3pm

✨ Remember it. Write it. Keep it alive. 📖❤️

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22/09/2026

🎨 ACRYLIC PAINTING COURSE WITH CAROLINE 🎨
Fridays | Beginners & Ongoing Artists

📅 Starting Friday 23 October 2026
🕤 9:30am | 2.5 hours
📚 6-week course over 7 weeks
(No class Friday 13 November)

Ready to explore, experiment and develop your own creative style? 🖌️✨

This welcoming acrylic painting course is designed for beginners and ongoing artists, giving you the freedom to experiment, explore different subjects and develop your confidence through personal projects.

Throughout the course, you can explore:

🌈 Colour and creative experimentation
🍎 Still life
🏞️ Landscapes
💧 Water
🧍 Figures and faces
🌸 Flowers
🎨 Abstraction
🖼️ Personal creative projects

Whether you're new to acrylic painting or continuing your artistic journey, you'll be encouraged to experiment, build confidence and discover your own creative direction.

✨ Make it your own! The final session provides time to complete unfinished work or pursue a personal creative project, making this a flexible and exploratory painting experience.

🎟️ BOOK NOW 👇

🌐 Online: www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 Phone: 0459 571 736

📍 South Perth Learning Centre
96 South Terrace, South Perth
(Next to the lower-level carpark)

🕘 Mon–Fri | 9am–3pm

🎨 Explore. Experiment. Create. Discover where your creativity takes you! ✨

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21/09/2026

🌿✍️ WRITE TO HEAL: GUIDED WRITING FOR WELLBEING ✍️🌿

📅 Starting Friday 23 October 2026
🕤 9:30am | 2 hours
📚 7-week course

💛 Feeling Overwhelmed, stressed or tired? Sometimes you just need a quiet space to pause, breathe and untangle your thoughts.

Join Shoma Mittra, our Memoir Writing Course facilitator, for a gentle, guided writing program designed to help you:

✨ Slow down racing thoughts
🌿 Process everyday stress
💭 Gain clarity and perspective
📝 Put feelings into words
🧘‍♀️ Create a little more calm in your day

No writing experience needed.
No pressure to share. No need to be a “writer.”
Just bring yourself and an open mind.

This is writing for you — a private, reflective practice to support wellbeing during times of stress, emotional overload or burnout.

🌸 Sometimes getting your thoughts onto paper is the first step to feeling lighter.

🎟️ BOOK NOW 👇

🌐 Online: www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 Phone: 0459 571 736

📍 South Perth Learning Centre
96 South Terrace, South Perth
(Next to the lower-level carpark)

🕘 Mon–Fri | 9am–3pm

# PauseReflect

19/09/2026

🤖 AI IN PRACTICE: BEYOND THE BASICS 🤖

📅 Starting Tuesday 20 October 2026
🕞 3:30pm | 1 hour
📚 7-week course
💻 For learners with a basic understanding of AI

Ready to take your AI skills beyond the basics? 🚀

This practical, hands-on course is designed for learners who already have a general understanding of Artificial Intelligence and want to explore how AI can be used in real-world, everyday situations.

Already completed our AI for Curious Minds course? This is the perfect next step! ✨

Through guided activities, you’ll explore how to use tools such as:

💬 Chatbots
🎙️ Voice assistants
🌐 Translation apps
🎨 Creative AI platforms
🧠 AI tools for everyday problem-solving

You’ll also learn how to:

✍️ Write clearer, more effective prompts for better results
🔎 Identify which AI tools are genuinely useful beyond the marketing hype
💡 Use AI to support communication, creativity and organisation
🛡️ Develop safe and thoughtful AI habits
🚀 Build confidence through practical experimentation

No technical background is required — just a basic familiarity with AI and a willingness to experiment with new digital tools.

🎟️ BOOK NOW 👇

🌐 Online: www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 Phone: 0459 571 736

📍 South Perth Learning Centre
96 South Terrace, South Perth
(Next to the lower-level carpark)

🕘 Mon–Fri | 9am–3pm

✨ Move beyond the basics and discover practical ways to make AI work for you! 🤖

17/09/2026

💻📱 EVERYDAY DIGITAL SKILLS: DEVICES TO LAPTOPS 📱💻

BYO YOUR OWN DEVICE! 🙌

📅 Two start dates available:

🗓️ Thursday 22 October 2026
🕦 11:30am | 2.5 hours
📚 Runs over 3 weeks

🗓️ Wednesday 25 November 2026
🕛 12:00pm | 2.5 hours
📚 Runs over 3 weeks

✨ Learn to use useful tools on your mobile devices, tablets and laptops for everyday life!

This practical, hands-on course is designed to help you build confidence using your own devices and make the most of the useful tools and features available to you every day.

Bring your own smartphone, tablet or laptop and learn how to:

📱 Set up and manage your devices
🔔 Manage notifications, storage, updates and battery life
☁️ Back up your important information
🔐 Improve your basic digital security
✉️ Organise your email inbox and send attachments
🚨 Recognise phishing scams and stay safer online
🪟 Learn Windows computer basics
🌐 Use web browsers and cloud storage
📄 Build practical skills with Microsoft Word & Excel and free alternatives
🖨️ Connect printers and use USB drives
📁 Organise and manage your files

You’ll discover practical ways to use your devices and everyday digital tools for communication, organisation, productivity and staying connected. 🌟

By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident managing your devices, communicating online and completing everyday digital tasks independently.

💡 BYO DEVICE: Bring the smartphone, tablet or laptop you use in everyday life so you can learn using your own technology.

🎟️ BOOK NOW 👇

🌐 Online: www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 Phone: 0459 571 736

📍 South Perth Learning Centre
96 South Terrace, South Perth
(Next to the lower-level carpark)

🕘 Mon–Fri | 9am–3pm

✨ Bring your device. Discover useful tools. Build your confidence! 💻📱

15/09/2026

🇨🇳 LEARN MANDARIN WITH JENNY LI 🇨🇳

✨ Meet our new Mandarin teacher, Jenny Li! ✨

📅 Starting Thursday 6 August 2026
📚 6-week course
🗣️ All skill levels welcome

Ready to discover the beauty of the Mandarin language and Chinese culture? 🌏💬

Join Jenny Li for an engaging and supportive Mandarin course designed to help you build confidence in everyday communication — whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some knowledge of Mandarin and Chinese culture.

You’ll learn practical Mandarin skills such as:

👋 Greeting others
🙋 Introducing yourself
❓ Asking simple questions
💬 Having everyday conversations
🤝 Socialising and communicating with confidence

Already continuing your Mandarin journey or have more experience? No problem! Jenny will tailor the course to suit different skill levels, ensuring everyone feels supported, engaged and appropriately challenged. 🌟

🏮 Discover Chinese culture along the way!

Chinese culture is woven throughout each lesson, making your language-learning experience both practical, enjoyable and culturally enriching.

Whether you're starting your Mandarin journey or continuing to build your skills, come along and discover the richness of Chinese language and culture with Jenny. 🐉❤️

🎟️ BOOK NOW 👇

🌐 Online: www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 Phone: 0459 571 736

📍 South Perth Learning Centre
96 South Terrace, South Perth
(Next to the lower-level carpark)

🕘 Mon–Fri | 9am–3pm

✨ Learn Mandarin. Meet new people. Discover Chinese culture! 🇨🇳💬

13/09/2026

🤖 AI IN EVERYDAY APPS: INTRODUCTORY COURSE 🤖
Formerly called AI for Curious Minds

📅 Starting Tuesday 20 October 2026
🕑 2:00pm | 1 hour
📚 7-week course
👩‍💻 Perfect for beginners

Curious about AI and how it can actually help you in everyday life? 🤔✨

Discover the AI that’s already available on the devices and apps you use every day!

In this beginner-friendly course, our facilitator explains AI in plain English, starting with where it came from and why it is growing so quickly.

You’ll explore how AI can help with practical everyday tasks such as:

✉️ Writing emails and letters
📅 Planning and organising
📸 Restoring old photos
🔎 Understanding how AI works in everyday apps
🛡️ Spotting scams and deepfakes
⚖️ Exploring ethical concerns around AI

💡 No technical knowledge is needed!
All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore how AI can become a useful and safe tool in your daily life.

🎟️ BOOK NOW 👇

🌐 Online: www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 Phone: 0459 571 736

📍 South Perth Learning Centre
96 South Terrace, South Perth
(Next to the lower-level carpark)

🕘 Mon–Fri | 9am–3pm

✨ Come along, discover what AI can do, and feel more confident using it in everyday life! 🤖
# LearnAI

11/09/2026

🎨 ACRYLIC PAINTING MONDAYS WITH MIGARA 🎨
For Adult Beginners

📅 Starting Monday 19 October 2026
🕤 9:30am | 3 hours
📚 8-week course
👩‍🎨 For adult beginners

Discover the joy of acrylic painting in a friendly, supportive and step-by-step environment! 🖌️✨

Build your confidence and creative skills while learning the foundations of acrylic painting. This beginner-friendly course covers:

🎨 Colour theory & colour mixing
🖌️ Brush control & painting techniques
📐 Composition
🌟 Painting fundamentals
💡 Practical exercises & guided instruction

You’ll develop the skills and confidence to create your own artwork while exploring your creativity and enjoying the process. 🌈

⚠️ IMPORTANT PREREQUISITE
Participants MUST HAVE COMPLETED PREVIOUS DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS CLASSES, either with SPLC or another provider, and be familiar with fundamental drawing skills.

🎟️ BOOK NOW 👇

🌐 Online: www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 Phone: 0459 571 736

📍 South Perth Learning Centre
96 South Terrace, South Perth
(Next to the lower-level carpark)

🕘 Mon–Fri | 9am–3pm

09/09/2026

🀄 SPLC Mahjong Drop-In – Spring Break Sessions!

Experienced players only! Join us for friendly, social Mahjong and enjoy the challenge of the game. 🀄✨

📅 Wednesday – Western Style | 16 Sep | 9:30am | 3 weeks | $7 drop-in
📅 Wednesday – Hong Kong Style | 16 Sep | 12:30pm | 3 weeks | $7 drop-in
📅 Friday – Hong Kong Style | 18 Sep | 2:00pm | 3 weeks | $7 drop-in
📅 Saturday – Hong Kong Style | 19 Sep | 9:30am | 3 weeks | $8 drop-in

🌟 EXPERIENCED PLAYERS ONLY

🌟 BOOK NOW!
💻 www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 0459 571 736
📍 96 South Terrace, South Perth | Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm

07/09/2026

🇮🇹 SPLC – An Hour of Italian Conversation! 🇮🇹

Want to practise your spoken Italian? Join Grace for relaxed, friendly conversation and immerse yourself in the beautiful Italian language. 🗣️✨

📅 Beginners: Mon 14 Sep | 10:30am | $30 | 2 weeks
📅 Beginners/Intermediate:
• Tue 15 Sep | 12:30pm | $45 | 3 weeks
• Thu 17 Sep | 3:00pm | $45 | 3 weeks
• Fri 18 Sep | 2:00pm | $45 | 3 weeks
✈️ Italian for Travellers: Thu 17 Sep | 4:00pm | $45 | 3 weeks

🌟 BOOK NOW!
💻 www.splc.org.au/programme
📞 0459 571 736
📍 96 South Terrace, South Perth | Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm

Address

South Tce
South Perth, WA
6151

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61459571736

Website

http://www.splc.org.au/

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