Meditation
Exercise; breathe work, breathing and guided meditation to promote inner health and well-being. Our aims is at the end of three weeks, participants are able to cultivate meditation practice into daily living. There will be opportunity at each session for participants to share their experiences
Monday 10, 17, 24 January
When: 10am AEDT
Suitable for: Beginners or seasoned practitioners.
Requirements: Wear comfortable clothing, have a comfortable chair and able to have feet on the ground, have a safe and quiet space, bring a warm blanket and if you can, to avoid heavy meal 2 hours prior to session.
Facilitator: Kem Tay Telelink Team member
Delivery: Zoom
Suitability: need to have access Zoom
Humans and metals - Out of the fiery furnace
There are 80 metals in the periodic table we use today in the space age but in this 3-week program, we will look at humans as they move from the Stone Age through the Bronze Age to the Iron Age. We will look at the social, technological, economic and political impacts of the human journey.
Monday 10, 17, 24 January
When: 11am AEDT
Facilitator: Phil West Telelink Volunteer
Delivery: Teleconference
Summer Webinar Series - three sessions
Session one: Chat with Rachel Leahcar - Singer Song Writer Singer/songwriter
Rachael Leahcar’s dynamic range, explosive vocals and powerful performances have stunned audiences across the globe.
Monday 10 January
When: 2pm AEDT
Session two: Fiona Macintosh – Author
Fiona McIntosh is an internationally bestselling author of currently over 35 novels of various genres for adults and children.
Monday 17 January
When: 2pm AEDT
Session three: Chat with Dr Hoby Wedler
Dr. Hoby Wedler is a scientist, an entrepreneur, a sensory expert, and is driven by his passion for innovative, creative, and insightful thinking. Hoby has been completely blind since birth.
Monday 24 January
When: 2pm AEDT
Delivery & Register: Zoom Webinar
Suitability: need to have access Zoom
Hubble, a 30-year history of a space telescope
Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has provided a dazzling array of images that have awed and inspired the public. More than just pretty pictures, the dozens of terabytes of data collected has provided insight into the universe, from objects as close as the moon to the most remote galaxies, with incredible photos of supernovas and nebulas in between. In these three weeks, we will explore the history of the telescope and its discoveries; provide Hubble facts and links to some of the orbiting observatory's best images.
Monday 10, 17, 24 January
When: 2pm AEDT
Facilitator: Phil West Telelink Volunteer
Delivery: Teleconference
History: People on our Money
In this program, we’ll discuss the people that appear on our banknotes.
Tuesday 11, 18, 25 January
When: 10am AEDT
Facilitator: Ian Watkins Telelink Volunteer
Delivery: Teleconference
Wonderful World of Words
Join us on a journey through the wild, wacky and wonderful world of words – favourite words, word origins, word games, anagrams, funny words, unusual words, you never know where it might lead.
Tuesday 11, 18, 25 January
When: 2pm AEDT
Facilitator: John Jenkins Telelink Volunteer
Delivery: Teleconference
Crosswords
Enjoy a fun start to the day with a crossword or two!
Tuesday 11, 18 & 25 January
When: 2pm AEDT
Facilitator: Ian Watkins Telelink Volunteer
Delivery: Teleconference
Team Word Games
During these sessions, we will try different word games in small teams as well as a spelling chain!
Wednesday 12 & 19 January (2 sessions)
When: 10am AEDT
Facilitator: Maria Matheas Telelink Volunteer
Delivery: Teleconference
Vision Australia Library
What’s in the News? We will look at the diverse range of over 400 daily newspapers local and national as well as magazines.
Wednesday 12 & 19 January (2 sessions)
When: 2pm AEDT
Facilitator: Library Team
Delivery: Zoom
Suitability: need to have access Zoom
Quiz
Test your knowledge and have fun with the Quiz King!
Thursday 13, 20 & 27 January
When: 10am AEDT
Presenter: Alan
Delivery: Teleconference
Theatre, Acting, and Improvisation
Do you have a passion for acting, drama, stage performance? In this program, people who are BLV get the opportunity to develop their creative personas! Our presenter will workshop various techniques and role plays with you and who knows, you may produce a short play or performance at the end of the program!
Thursday 13, 20 & 27 January
When: 10:30am AEDT
Facilitator: Jason Whiter
Delivery: Zoom
Suitability: need to have access Zoom
More Amazing Melbourne Tours
Join Leanne our Tour Guide who will transport us virtually, discovering a place, an enterprise and a person. The Nullarbor ... Far from Boring, Before Qantas, There was Cobb & Co and Dame Nellie Melba, an Australian Icon
Thursday 13, 20 & 27 January
When: 2:00pm AEDT
Facilitator: Leanne Saward Tour Guide & Owner
Delivery: Teleconference
Trivia
Join us for a fun and entertaining program, questions will range from general knowledge to pop culture!
Friday 14, 21 & 28 January
When: 11am AEDT
Presenter: Michelle
Delivery: Teleconference
Food and Smart Cooking Ideas
Join Koralie and discover easy, nutritious and delicious recipes as well as cooking appliances, gadgets and tips!
Friday 14, 21 & 28 January
When: 2pm AEDT
Presenters: Koralie
Delivery: Teleconference
For any queries, please contact us:
Telelink
Call: 03 9864 9555 or 1800 458 555
Email: [email protected]