Join us for a hands-on wander through the local bushland as we learn to identify edible plants, herbs and flowers growing right at our doorstep. Guided by an experienced forager, you’ll discover safe foraging tips, sustainable gathering practices, and simple ways to use your finds at home. A relaxed, informative session perfect for nature lovers, foodies, and anyone curious about what’s growing in the wild.

We seek to be an organisation that is available for all of our community, offering a sense of belonging and connection, and enhancing our shared quality of life. Our purpose is to advance mental health and preventing social isolation and provide a physical location where it supports individuals to undertake activities, or work on projects, in the company of others

We are a member of Learn Local, which is a network of not for profit community education providers, offering programs that are designed to help learners gain the confidence and skills needed to look for a job or go on to further study.

We are committed to helping our community more forward to a greener and more sustainable future, and we are proud to have developed the Bedford Park Community Garden, a place of community, environment and education. Everyone is welcome to come along to participate, forage, learn and share.

The Central Ringwood Community Centre is managed by a volunteer Committee of Governance which is elected each year. New members are always welcome to apply to join our committee.

Course Fees are required to be paid in full at the beginning of term.

We accept payments online with the booking process, cash, Debit or Credit Card, Bank Transfer, BPay, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Credit Card payments can be taken by phone.

If you wish to pay via Bank Transfer our details are:

• Account Name: Central Ringwood Community Centre.
• BSB: 633 000
• Account Number: 162147474.
• Please use your Surname and Course Name as a reference.

Courses require minimum enrolments to proceed. We will notify you if courses are cancelled at least 7 days prior to course commencemet at the latest. Please book early as this prevents unnecessary cancellation of courses.

Refunds

If we cancel a course prior to commencement, we will refund your fees in full. If we cancel a course after commencement, we will refund the remaining fees. If a class is unable to run EG: Tutor is unwell, you can request a refund for that class fee.

If you withdraw 7 or more days prior to course commencement you will be entitled to a refund, less an administrative fee of $20.00.

If a class is waitlisted, we will request payment prior to course commencement and a refund will only be issued if your place can be filled by another student.

No refunds will be paid if you cancel less than 7 days prior to course commencement.

A fee reduction of no more than two classes per term will be made where you expect to miss classes for holidays or other obligations.

Flexible Payment Arrangements

Flexible payment arrangements can be made in cases of financial hardship. Please speak privately with the Centre Manager to make arrangements.

By registering for and participating in the Wild Foraging Workshop (the "Workshop") hosted by Central Ringwood Community Centre (the "Instructor") ), you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. Educational Purpose Only: All information provided during the Workshop is for educational and informational purposes only. Plant identification requires careful study, and the Instructor does not guarantee that participants will be able to safely identify wild plants independently after one session. This class does not substitute for professional medical, botanical, or dietary advice.

2. Personal Responsibility and Risk Acceptance: Consumption of wild plants carries inherent risks, including allergic reactions, illness, poisoning, or death. You assume 100% personal responsibility for any plants you choose to harvest, handle, or consume during or after the Workshop. You agree to exercise extreme caution and never ingest any plant unless you have 100% positive identification and have verified its safety.

3. Environmental and Contamination Hazards: Garden environments may contain hidden hazards, including but not limited to chemical pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals in the soil, animal waste, and biological contaminants. The Instructor and Venue cannot guarantee that the foraging area is entirely free of these substances.

4. Physical Risks of Outdoor Activities: The Workshop takes place outdoors and involves walking on uneven terrain, exposure to weather elements, insects, and thorny plants. You acknowledge these physical risks and confirm you are physically fit to participate.

Confidential Information collected includes, Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Address, Email, Phone Number, Emergency Contact, Citizenship/Indigenous Status, Employment Information, Schooling History, if you have any Medical or Physical requirements(so we may best meet your needs), if you have a concession card.

At all times we comply with the Privacy and Data Protection Act (2014).

General Adult Education Course Personal Information is collected only for the purpose of providing and delivering the course you enrol in and is not disclosed to any third party.

Learn Local (Adult, Community and Further Education) course information is required to provide to the Victorian Government, through the Department of Education and Training. Information is required to be provided in accordance with the Victorian VET Student Statistical Collection Guidelines (which are available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/providers/rto/Pages/datacollection.aspx). The Department may use the information provided to it for planning, administration, policy development, program evaluation, resource allocation, reporting and/or research activities. For these and other lawful purposes, the Department may also disclose information to its consultants, advisers, other government agencies, professional bodies, and/or other organisations. You may be contacted and requested to participate in a National Centre for Vocational Education Research survey or a Department-endorsed project or audit or review. The Education and Training Reform Act 2006 requires Central Ringwood Community Centre to collect and disclose your personal information for several purposes including the allocation to me of a Victorian Student Number and updating my personal information on the Victorian Student Register.

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