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PDNC has available an Information Technology Centre (IT) housing 30 computers connected to the Internet. These computers can be used to link to Centerlink's extensive online database of job vacancies and numerous other job search sites. PDNC IT Centre is an invaluable job search resource. Job applications can be searched and applied for online by simply emailing directly to potential employers.

PDNC aims to provide a large selection of programs, courses, and activities: such as the netgame room, childcare, adult education and support to families and military members.  The PDNC has become a firm favourite among the Defence and the local community at Puckapunyal because of the diverse range of programs and activities offered.

Part of the PDNC is the Information Technology Centre.  The centre is equipped with 30 computers and provides computer training, Local Area Networking, Internet, games and Open Learning through TAFE. 

Just some of the other activities the PDNC offers includes; ballet, dog obedience classes, swimming lessons, volleyball, model rail, touch football, craft, patchwork, tumble tots, Occasional Child Care and dance classes to name but a few.  These activities change from year to year depending on availability of monitors.

The PDNC is a friendly and relaxed environment with a strong community focus.  The PDNC acts as a vast and extensive source of information within the Puckapunyal area, as well as hosting and organising a wide range of services and activities themselves.  Programs currently held at the Centre include ballet classes, deep water running, war games, dance classes, model rail club, children’s activities group, water aerobics, dog obedience classes, tumble tots, swimming lessons and volleyball. Some of the Courses on offer during your posting may include First Aid Training, Asthma Awareness, Computer for Beginners & Intermediate and MYOB.   These programs change from year to year depending on the availability of monitors.

Largely staffed by volunteers, the PDNC always welcomes new faces.  Volunteers who have skills or talents in particular areas monitor many of the programs; if you have a particular talent you would like to share with other families within Puckapunyal, please contact the PDNC.

The Centre is located in Labuan Street, Puckapunyal and is open Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and can be contacted on (03) 57357719, Fax (03) 57357718 and email: admin@puckaonline.com.

The PDNC is coordinated by Mrs. Jenny Oakley and employs up to three additional childcare staff.  Always approachable, Jenny Oakley is an enviable source of information about facilities and activities within both the Puckapunyal and surrounding area. 

The PDNC also provides a number of health services to members and their families.  Acting as a base for mobile services within the Pucka area, the PDNC is home to the Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Family Day Care and Immunisation.  The PDNC also holds prevention courses such as Asthma Awareness and First Aid Training.  For further information please contact PDNC on (03) 57357719.

Mrs. Jenny Oakley
Puckapunyal & District Neighbourhood Centre
Labuan Street, Puckapunyal
Ph: (03) 57357719