Training and Program Manager

Organisation Overview The Bridge is a vibrant, not for profit community organisation based in the Darebin LGA. We value community ownership and management and provide our services free from discrimination. We are a registered charity and Public Benevolent Institution. Our Purpose To strengthen our community How we say that to people “We empower people to get from A to B”. “We help people move forward” How we do it We are a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable organisation that provides social, educational and support programs to meet community needs. The principles that underpin our work • Empowerment –We support and promote inclusion, engagement and opportunities for all • Integrity – we operate with respect and trust • High quality – we achieve high quality programs and practices for all that we do • Community Development – Our community development principles* inform our decisions and actions Organisation Activities The organisation has 5 main areas of activity across multiple sites. • ‘Education – the Bridge offers a range of pre-accredited training, employment programs, skills based programs, health and wellbeing programs • Children’s Services - the Bridge offers 3 year Old Kinder and Occasional Care for up to 30 children per session. In addition we run contracted childcare for Melbourne AMEP • Community Programs - the Bridge offers community engagement through social programs, volunteer led groups, a food program, interest groups, volunteer opportunities and community meeting space. • Venue Hire – We have numerous spaces across four different sites. These are available for meetings, private functions, ongoing business hire and workshops. • Social enterprise café - Moon Rabbit. The café operates as a profitable arm of the Bridge business to generate funds towards unfunded community and training programs. In addition, the café serves as a training café, providing work placement for Bridge students both with and without a disability.