The Centre

Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Inc. (GEALC) is an award-winning, not for profit community-based registered training organisation and charity. Since 1986, this Learn Local organisation has been providing quality, affordable, accessible education for adults. The Centre offers a wide range of programs for people who want to improve their English language, literacy, and computer skills, and extend their involvement in activities in the workplace and the community. GEALC works actively with all levels of government and community organisations in order to provide educational opportunities to adults in the Glen Eira area.

GEALC’s mission statement is:

To enable and support people in our community to achieve their aspirations through inclusive educational and social programs that enhance wellbeing and reduce isolation and insecurity.

GEALC’s Purpose:

Under clause 2 of the constitution, GEALC has the following Purpose:

Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Inc is a public institution which has the charitable purpose of advancing social and public welfare by:

  1. Providing opportunities for adults to fully participate in society through further education, employment and community inclusion.
  2. Advancing mental health and preventing social isolation;
  3. Providing a physical location where it supports individuals to undertake activities, or work on projects, in the company of others.

GEALC’s Strategy House

History of GEALC

Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Inc (GEALC), formerly Caulfield Adult Literacy Group, was founded in 1986 as a volunteer-run initiative from the Holmesglen Home Tutor program. Initially offering one-on-one tutoring, GEALC expanded to meet growing language and literacy needs in Glen Eira.

Today, GEALC employs 9 key staff and 28 tutors who are fully qualified in their respective fields of English as an Additional Language (EAL), information technology, health and wellbeing, or skill and personal development, and engages a number of volunteers supporting administration, compliance, and community programs.

GEALC’s Annual Reports

1986
Caulfield
Chisholm Institute of Tech

Caulfield Adult Literacy Group opens its doors from portables at Chisholm Institute of Technology, Caulfield

1987
Elsternwick
Elsternwick Library

In January 1987, CALG relocates to and operates from Elsternwick Library

1991
Oak Tree House
Oak Tree House

In October 1991, Centre moves to Caulfield Council’s Oak Tree House

1997
Maple Street
Maple Street

In December 1997, Centre moves to Maple St in South Caulfield with new name Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre 

2001
North Road
North Road

GEALC moves again to 419 North Road Ormond in June 2001

2017
Booran Road
Booran Road

GEALC moves temporarily to 260 Booran Road Ormond in October 2017

2024
McKinnon Road
McKinnon Road

GEALC moves next to McKinnon Train Station in late January 2024