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    Default On Centrelink support looking to tutor as volunteer

    I got some pretty good skills and knowledge from overseas and I feel disappointed that I can't use due to my health conditions so why not doing some volunteering as mentor or tutor?
    This opportunity would benefit young people (no business owners please) willing to learn some pretty good stuff in very short time.

    I got good working experience in European aluminium windows, doors and light structures systems that are very hard to find in Australia.
    A qualification as Locksmith and again from European systems which are different from Australia which mainly uses US and UK based technology plus cheap stuff from China and Turkey, yes now Turkey in competition with China Lol.
    An international MIG/MAG welding ISO certification (NOT recognised is Australia Lol).
    Working experience as metal worker, practically I can make nearly anything from a drawing you throw to me.
    Also due to my previous experience as mechanic I had chance to work as line fitter and maintenance.

    The only limitation I could have is the language but I think that that wouldn't be a big issue since I can show what I can do.
    Is there around any place/institution which help disadvantaged people who cannot afford going to TAFE like schools?

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    There are quite a few Men's sheds that are set up by Community Health Services that cater for clients with disabilities which rely on volunteers.

    Find one local and go and have a chat with them. Centrelink will accept such volunteering as part of any Mutual obligations that you may have and it will help you with your English.


    Peter.

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    What area of Melbourne are you in???

    Is your metal work fitting & turning, sheet metal, or welding and fabrication??
    …..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sturdee View Post
    There are quite a few Men's sheds that are set up by Community Health Services that cater for clients with disabilities which rely on volunteers.

    Find one local and go and have a chat with them. Centrelink will accept such volunteering as part of any Mutual obligations that you may have and it will help you with your English.
    Peter.
    Thanks very much that is right what I was looking for.

    Quote Originally Posted by DSEL74 View Post
    What area of Melbourne are you in???
    Is your metal work fitting & turning, sheet metal, or welding and fabrication??
    North area.
    Fitting, welding and fabrication (light and heavy) is where I spent most of the time, though I worked in some sheet metal projects.

    Also could anyone please advice me which is the best Men's shed in the north area?
    From the AMSA's search result I see some Sheds are "developing", why then are they listed if they are not fully operative?

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    Quote Originally Posted by allfix View Post

    Also could anyone please advice me which is the best Men's shed in the north area?
    From the AMSA's search result I see some Sheds are "developing", why then are they listed if they are not fully operative?

    Can't help you there but I suggest you contact the Victorian Men's shed association Executive Officer, details as per link, Ric Blackburn.

    Ric until last year was in charge of the Manningham Mens shed, which is run by a community health service, and has been employed in the Men's shed program for about 11 years, so he would know who to contact.

    Peter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sturdee View Post
    Can't help you there but I suggest you contact the Victorian Men's shed association Executive Officer, details as per link, Ric Blackburn.

    Ric until last year was in charge of the Manningham Mens shed, which is run by a community health service, and has been employed in the Men's shed program for about 11 years, so he would know who to contact.
    Peter.
    Checking back my posts.

    I sent an e-mail to the contact quoting Ric but I was diverted back to the generic web site search engine.
    It's just pointless wandering among web sites and I feel like I got so much good skill and not using it then why people go to schools like TAFE?

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    Im not young but recently got an old metal working lathe which I hope to have up and running in about 6 months. If you would like a holiday in Southern NSW I would be happy to put you and feed you if you wanted to teach me how to use it.


    Dave the turning cowboy

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveTTC View Post
    Im not young but recently got an old metal working lathe which I hope to have up and running in about 6 months. If you would like a holiday in Southern NSW I would be happy to put you and feed you if you wanted to teach me how to use it.


    Dave the turning cowboy

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    Hi Dave and thanks very much for kind offer.

    Unfortunately I never had a chance to learn how to use a lathe, actually I've always wanted to learn how to use it.
    As you can guess being skilled metal worker doesn't mean being able to do "everything" though I used to MIG weld mild carbon steel for the lathe.
    I also worked in the aluminium windows, doors and light structures industry, security doors and Locksmith, 2 stroke engines and motorbikes mechanic, I'm able to fully setup a workshop (no electric stuff), I can service and fix any powered or powerless tools, chainsaws etc. etc. at home I always fix everything by myself, washing machine, furniture etc. etc..

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    You'd be an interesting bloke to meet.


    Next Australia day I should be having a forum get together up here in Jerilderie if you are interested


    Dave the turning cowboy

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    Quote Originally Posted by allfix View Post
    \ 2 stroke engines and motorbikes mechanic, I'm able to fully setup a workshop (no electric stuff), I can service and fix any powered or powerless tools, chainsaws etc. etc. at home I always fix everything by myself, washing machine, furniture etc. etc..
    I have some unfinished classic motorbikes that need to be gotten to a rideable state…..
    …..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands

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