Williamstown residents looking for tips on how to maintain their house are encouraged to sign up for a new course.
I’m Still Learning Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation set up with the sole purpose of providing community members an opportunity to learn how to confidently complete basic home and car maintenance tasks.
I’m Still Learning will be running a course at Joan Kirner House at 14 Thompson Street in Williamstown from Wednesday, April 19 to Wednesday, June 7 over eight two-hour sessions at $250 or $125 for concession holders.
Topics covered during the course include safety in the home, how to repair a leaking tap, using a battery operated drill safely, using the drill to make a take home toolbox, repairing a broken tile, repairing a hole in the wall and preparation and painting.
After losing her husband Laurie to cancer, I’m Still Learning founder Mandy Gosetti said she felt lost and overwhelmed when it came to managing odd jobs.
“I was frustrated at having to rely on someone else every time a tap was dripping or a screw needed to be tightened,” she said.
“The program has so far directly empowered more than 500 people to gain new skills, build relationships or connections and increase their confidence levels.
“This year we have found that to keep up with demand and expand into different areas, we have had to change our approach and recruit instructors.”
I’m Still Learning also offers a basic car maintenance program where participants, using their own cars, learn about the basics of how the car engine runs, tyre maintenance, safe practices when maintaining your car, checking and topping up fluids, replacing wiper blades and more, as well as a basic cooking program for beginners.
Details: www.imstilllearning.org
