General adult education

Celebrate Deaf culture and enhance your communication skills! Led by Terence Childs, a native Auslan signer, as he shares his lived experience and offers a unique perspective. Discover the essence...

Adult Learners' Week is the perfect time to start your family history journey. Many of our Libraries offer Family History small groups or support with a researcher. Contact your local...

Start your learning journey or encourage someone else to. FREE, friendly small group or one to one tutoring to help adults improve their reading, writing and maths skills, and speaking...

Come and explore Wirraminna and enjoy the ownderful wattle at Wirraminna's Wattle Day to celebrate all the hard work the community has put in to helping our native squirrel gliders.

Hop aboard the Pioneer Park train the FIRST Sunday of the month for an immersive tour showcasing Griffith’s evolution into Australia’s food bowl. Led by knowledgeable guides, explore the city’s...

Join us to play some board games together! All welcome, board games will be provided.

Get ready for an exciting day of learning and fun at CNLC’s Adult Learners Week event on September 2nd! Our talented students will be leading over six workshops, teaching skills...

An interactive workshop where you'll learn simple tools to transform chaos into coperation. This workshop is ideal for parents of children aged 2-12. During the workshop, you'll discover practical strategies...

Brain Training is a programme run by Gunnedah Shire Library for senior members of the community. The programme focuses brain health and stimulation by involving participants in mental activities such as quizzes, find the objects, join the dots, and number and memory games. These activities target memory, visual observation, pattern recognition, vocabulary, logical thinking, decision...

Come along and challenge yourself! Maintain, train and improve your brain with fun activities. Brain exercises done regularly may help maintain or improve your thinking skills. Join Henk from Mountain District Learning Centre for this fun weekly session.

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Come and join some of the friendly and experienced members of our Monday yarn knitting group who will sit with you and teach you the basics of knitting. Feel free to bring your own knitting needles, or borrow ours. Wool will be provided.

Brimbank Neighbourhood Houses in collaboration with Services Australia will be delivering free information sessions. The sessions will cover various topics about support and services offered byServices Australia: Centrelink, Medicare, Age Pension, Debt Prevention, Child Support services and programs including your rights, obligations and reporting requirements.

A space for writers to meet and share writing passions. Each session also has designated quiet time for working on your own projects. Each week on Mondays at Wonthaggi Library from 1pm-3pm we welcome everyone to work on their writing projects. Additional information: Registration is not required for this event but welcomed. Myli will notify...

Join us for a special Adult Learners Week event! Explore with author and Bibliotherapist, Sonya Tsakalakis, on how stories and poems can help us find ways to feel soothed, connected and relaxed. Alongside comfort and retreat, books offer insight into ourselves and others; they tell us how the world is, was or might be; they...

Join Helen Moody as she discusses her book South Coast Islands – New South Wales at Batemans Bay and Moruya Libraries. This book explores 61 islands along the South Coast of NSW, revealing their scenic beauty and hidden stories. Learn about Aboriginal connections, early European exploration, geology, flora, shipwrecks, and more. Enjoy an engaging talk...

Everyone’s story is unique. It can be a gift, a message for a younger generation and/or help for your family know their heritage. Join local award-winning journalist, author and ghost-writer, Alistair Smith, to make a start on your memoir, overcome obstacles and find solutions to problems. Even if you are not a natural writer, you...

Join the team from ReMida Perth and discover how to use non-traditional materials in your education and arts context. This session is great for teachers, early years educators, community arts facilitators, and creatives. It will cover the theory behind ReMida's reuse methodology alongside practical tips and activities to develop your skills and confidence in utilising...

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Have you always wanted to enhance your cooking skills? Then why not come on down the LGBTQIA+ Cooking Class run in collaboration with Duke Street Community House and Brimbank City Council! This cooking class is a great way for you to: Learn how to cook a brand new recipe Meet...

Join us for the Lip reading Group at Cambridge Library. This event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your lip reading skills while connecting with fellow participants. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this group is open to all.

Celebrate Adult Learners Week 2024 with us at the Scottsdale Library during our beginner's session on how to play the Ukulele! Discover the joy of playing the Ukulele and reading music in just one hour! To book your spot, please register here or call Scottsdale Library at 6778 8586 for assistance with booking. If you...

The NSW Electoral Commission is partnering with the Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW to present a session about voting in the next local government election. Studies have shown that the ‘formal vote’ of our non-English speaking communities is quite low, which means that your vote simply doesn’t count. The speakers at this session are all...

The NSW Electoral Commission is partnering with the Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW to present a session about voting in the next local government election. Studies have shown that the ‘formal vote’ of our non-English speaking communities is quite low, which means that your vote simply doesn’t count. The speakers at this session are all...

Your identity is important. Let’s protect it! ID Support NSW is the nation-leading identity support unit working to minimise the risks associated with identity theft. The aim of the session is to strengthen people’s cyber resilience and arm them with the skills they need to stay secure online. Across the free, 60-minute session, participants will...

Pop along to Hobart Library between 2 - 4pm on Tuesday 3 September to chat with staff from UTAS about learning opportunities. UTAS will be onsite between 2 and 4pm to answer all your questions about university study, short courses, undergraduate courses, free programs and getting started. No need to book, just turn up on...

Enjoy a free coffee and cake while you explore the many learning opportunities available with us!

The mobile library cruises into Crescent Head every fortnight. Join the library, borrow, reserve or return your library books or get help with technology including navigating the library website and...

Welcome to the Neighbourhood Justice Centre (NJC), Australia's first community justice centre, in the heart of the Collingwood. Whether you're a student, a stakeholder, or a member of the community,...

Kingston Library will be welcoming Kingston Neighbourhood House for a pop-up to tell people about the programs, services, and activities they offer, as well as giving away some seedlings! The...

Reservoir Neighbourhood House invites you to join them for a community morning tea at Reservoir Library. Find out about their services, including fresh and frozen food relief, social support, arts...

Do you speak Korean? Learn and practice calligraphy in this weekly class. To book or for more information please call 9911 6381 (English) or 9063 8808 (Korean).

Don't judge a book by its cover. Come and chat with some of our human books to find out about their life, hobbies they have, and other things close to...

Come join us for a fascinating talk on Dorset history during Adult Learners Week with guest speaker Nigel Mercer. Nigel Mercer from the Dorset Tasmania History Society will be our...

Open Day at YMCLC! Join us for lunch on Wednesday 4th September cooked by our Skills 4 Life participants to help us celebrate Adult Learner's Week, and find out about...

These sessions will cover: Introduction to Computers – 4 September Introduction to Internet – 11 September Introduction to Email - 18 September Introduction to Smart Phones – 25 September If...

Join bestselling author Fiona McArthur for a captivating discussion about her latest rural romance, *Back to Birdsville*. Discover the essence of outback life and the Birdsville races as midwife Phoebe...

oin us to see how a degree from Murdoch University could inspire you to use the power of analysis, communication, creativity, and storytelling to challenge the way we think about,...

In the heart of Hobart, a statue once memorialised Sir William Crowther, a former Tasmanian Premier and surgeon. In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and toppling of...

Our Education Specialist, Darren Gilby, will be live in North Melbourne. Come join him to find out what you need to consider and prepare for to embrace retirement and life...

Celebrate 40 Years of Lifelong Learning with Us! Tamworth Community College is thrilled to mark its 40th anniversary with a special Open Day during Adult Learners Week! We warmly invite...

Expand your mind to the far reaches of the universe this Adult Learner’s Week by coming along to this fascinating lecture on the history of astronomy with Dr Allan Ernest....

Join in a relaxing morning of colouring in. Colouring pages and pencils provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. Bookings essential. Book online from this page, ask in...

Try something new! Canvas and Cookies - Combine your love of painting and sweet treats. We’re excited to invite you to Cookies and Canvas, an event designed for adult learners to unleash their artistic flair. Enjoy an evening of painting on canvases while indulging in an assortment of delicious cookies. Whether you’re a seasoned artist...

Join us for a special Adult Learners Week event! Explore with author and Bibliotherapist, Sonya Tsakalakis, on how stories and poems can help us find ways to feel soothed, connected and relaxed. Alongside comfort and retreat, books offer insight into ourselves and others; they tell us how the world is, was or might be; they...

If you love everything books, join us for the monthly Book Chat. Our group is an informal gathering of readers who are keen to share, recommend and discuss their favourite books. There is no prescribed reading. Refreshments are provided.

Here 2 Help is a collaboration between TAFE NSW Bega and the Bega Valley Shire Library. The drop-in service offers one-on-one tuition with volunteers in whatever literacy and numeracy needs people have. Here 2 Help will run every Thursday in school terms from 2.30pm to 5pm at the Bega Library. We are excited to welcome...

Interested in learning some new skills to help you reach your goals? Date: Thursday 5th September Time: 5:00 - Arrival, Workshop starts at 5:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Sydenham Neighbourhood Hub Join us for a reflective workshop focused on discovering your values, building effective habits and routines, and connecting with supportive communities to achieve your...

You are eligible for Tax Help in 2023–24 if your income is around $60,000 or less for the income year and you did not: -Work as a contractor, for example a contract cleaner or taxi driver -Run a business, including as a sole trader -Have partnership or trust matters -Sell shares or an investment property...

The South Channel Garden Club (SCGC) has, for nearly 50 years, planted the seeds of expertise, fun and social engagement for many Tasmanian residents. Their members are all gardeners who enjoy swapping tips, sharing knowledge, exchanging plants, and visiting gardens. This Adult Learners Week, come along to Kingston Library to find out more about SCGC...

It’s never too late to brush up on online skills or learn new ways to stay connected! Tech Savvy Seniors is a four-week program to help build confidence and skills with computers, tablets, and smartphones. Each session runs 10.30am-12.45pm Session 1: Friday 6 September - Introduction to iPads Session 2: Friday 13 September - Communication...