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 of Auslan, from signs to reading body language and fostering respectful interactions. https://www.msatraining.edu.au/courses/

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 Library to find out what is available and start your learning journey.

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 English. The Adult Literacy Service at Libraries Tasmania is part of the 26TEN strategy. Gentle learning at your pace.

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 rich heritage and learn about its pioneering spirit, agricultural innovation, and cultural diversity. From humble beginnings to present-day prosperity, discover the captivating stories behind Griffith’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 like Ethiopian dance, jewelry making, and even a new language. Plus, enjoy a free lunch by Harari cook Nadia and beats by DJ Tomislav! Don’t...

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 and tips to help you navigate challenging situations and foster a more harmonious home life. The ideas in the workshop are from Hand in Hand...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 downloading mobile library apps.

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, anyone interested in community justice, social support services, or innovative approaches to crime and safety is welcome. Join us to discover how the NJC is...

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 Kingston Repair Café recently moved to Kingston Neighbourhood House, and you can also see this display in the foyer at Kingston Library from 2 September.

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 activities, internet access and more. No need to book for this drop-in session, but you can register here if you’d like to receive an email...

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 their heart. We can learn so much when we sit down and listen to people's stories and experiences. Morning tea included, and gold coin donation...

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 guest speaker, sharing insights about the Society and its extensive archives on the Dorset Municipality. This event is ideal for history enthusiasts and those eager...

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 the courses and programs we offer.

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 you have your own laptop and would like to learn on your own device, feel free to bring it along. This program will be presented...

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 McFadden returns home to face her past. Celebrate the resilience and spirit of remote Australian communities. Enjoy light refreshments, meet Fiona, and get your book...

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, look at and understand the world. Murdoch's degrees are designed by specialist academics and industry partners to ensure that our students are prepared for emerging...

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 colonial statues across the world, the statue incited heated community debate due to Crowther’s scandalous treatment of the remains of Tasmanian Aboriginal man, William Lanne....

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 after work. Topics include: Will I have enough to retire comfortably? How can I boost my super? Can I use my super to reduce my...

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 you to join us for a day filled with fun, learning, and celebration. The event will feature a variety of highlights to engage and entertain...

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. Dr Allan Ernest is a lecturer in Physics with Charles Sturt University, whose work involves understanding the origin and nature of Dark Matter and Dark...

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 any library branch or phone 4350 1570.

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...