1977
Pines Learning, formerly known as Donvale Living and Learning Centre, has been providing Adult Community Education and support to the local community.
Pines Learning is a not-for-profit community based organisation located at the Pines Learning and Activity Centre, 1/520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East. We offer a variety of accredited, non-accredited courses and activities to the community in a friendly environment in a modern facility with professional caring staff.
We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number 3774) complying with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations.
We also provide a state registered childcare centre for our students and the community. Pines Learning is proud to be a member of the Learn Local network. The Centre receives Government funding from local council, state and federal governments.
Our vision
Pines Learning connects our resilient and inclusive community to learning, work and a fulfilling life
Our mission
Acknowledging, respecting and supporting the life journey of all people in our community by maintaining a strong, values-based learning organisation
Pines Learning aims to work with and be accessible to people in the local community, regardless of background, age or gender.
Pines Learning will endeavour to address disadvantage, relieve poverty and improve life outcomes through education primarily.
There are some people that the Centre aims to focus on above all others. These include the following: