The latest information about what's been happening and what's coming up at FLN.

FEBRUARY 2021

The Board of Fitzroy Learning Network is pleased to announce the appointment of a new CEO, Ms Jane Tonkin.

Jane comes to us with a wealth of experience in not-for-profit management, community arts administration and design of educational programs.  Jane is committed to social justice and has a passion for making a contribution to our community.

With 30 years experience in community development and arts management in the Not For Profit sector, Jane has specialised in developing robust arts projects and community programs. A 2016 Churchill Fellow, Jane believes that learning and education play a crucial role in building strong communities, and she is committed to providing opportunities for people to pursue this path.

Jane has just completed 15 years at the helm of Corrugated Iron, an arts company in the Northern Territory. With a focus on reducing the barriers to participation, and long-term collaborations with councils, and schools, during her tenure she oversaw significant expansion of the organisation and its reach.

An advocate for vibrant communities and sharing stories, Jane loves projects that build community connections and strengthen civic participation. Jane is thrilled to be joining the Fitzroy Learning Network, and to be returning home to Melbourne after a significant stint in the Northern Territory. 
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The Board is confident that Ms Tonkin will make a great contribution to FLN, and continue its proud history of community enrichment.
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​November 2020

We are pleased to welcome Jeannine Jacobson as the new Chair of the FLN Board!
Jeannine has a strong interest in digital health and the use of technology to improve service delivery and empower clients and their families. She trained as a lawyer and has had a long career in the public sector, having been involved in primary health and aged care reform since 1999. She has worked on a series of major recent policy developments, including the design of the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Victoria. She has also undertaken consultancy work with local councils and with a union on the impact of changes in both aged care and disability services. We look forward to Jeannine’s contributions to the FLN board, including her extensive knowledge of social policy, regulation and governance.

September 2020

See our Term 3 Newsletter HERE and our Term 4 course brochure HERE

August 2020

We are on the lookout for FLN's newest board members! We are particularly seeking people with experience in: TAFEs, RTOs and designing education programs; IT; social work and community development; marketing, PR and fundraising. Applications are due September 21, see our volunteering page for more details. 

June 2020

This end of financial year we are raising money to enable us to continue providing accessible education options, community support work and advocacy, youth programs, and more. To contribute click HERE!

May 2020

We have launched our newsletter to communicate with our amazing community of students and supporters each month - check out the first edition HERE!

April 2020

We have been working hard to keep supporting our students and clients during the COVID-19 crisis. Our EAL classes are operating via distance learning, some of our ACFE classes and youth programs are taking place via Zoom, and our Refugee Support Service has continued via the phone - for more info give us a call on 9417 2897 or email admin@fln.org.au

March 2020

​Our annual community festival Bridges to Harmony has been postponed and will take place later this year - more info to come.

January 2020

​Fitz Ritz - FLN's Annual Fundraiser is on again, Saturday 18 January 2020 at Fitzroy Town Hall, head to our Facebook for more info.

December 2019

FLN will be closed from the close of business Friday 20 December 2019 and reopen on Monday 6 January 2020. 

November 2019

FLN's AGM will be held on Tuesday 26 November at 6.00pm, at 198 Napier St Fitzroy. To RSVP call 9417 2663.
See invitation here
​If you are interested in nominating to join the Board please contact FLN by calling (03) 9417 2897 or email robert@fln.org.au for more information. Nominations Close 12.00 p.m. Monday 18 November 2019.  

October 2019

Participants of FLN's Video Club program have won first prize in the secondary school category of the Sunshine Short Film Festival for their comedy-horror short "Milk". Congratulations to the team for their hard work and to program facilitator Joseph Aklilu. See below the group pictured with their award and the winning film!

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