Within the Araluen Continuing Learning Unit (ACLU) there is an emphasis on clients taking greater responsibility for their future directions whilst building and maintaining skills to gain greater control over the circumstances that will affect their lives.

Based at Lower Plenty and Hurstbridge, ACLU aims to increase & maintain the living skills of participants with staff qualified in disability and workplace training. It offers a network of employment & volunteering opportunities. In addition, ACLU offers a wide range of sports options and healthy lifestyle workshops and courses.

The diversity of programs on offer by ACLU is illustrated by the following:

Work Preparation & Training:

• Contract
• Work Placement
• Pre Work Skills
• Volunteering

Sport & Recreation:

• Tennis
• Basketball
• Netball
• Gymnasium

Literacy:

• Certificate Courses
• Money Skills
• Literacy/Numeracy

Life Skills:

• Positive Women’s Group
• Men’s Group
• Cooking/Nutritiion

Performing/Visual Arts:

• Music
• Drama
• Visual Arts

Technology:

• Computers
• Radio
• Phone Skills
• Media

Programs offered by ACLU are subject to ongoing development according clients’ individual needs and outcomes.