Make an old fork fabulous! Join Robert and turn recycled cutlery into amazing art using metalworking and soldering practices. Learn the basics of sculpture and jewellery making with metal in this one-of-a-kind workshop.
Would you like to get better at internet searching or downloading? Perhaps you want to learn more about copying and pasting or printing a selection rather than the whole web page? Come armed with a list of things you want to learn, or let our staff guide you. Bookings are encouraged.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by Cockburn Libraries at Spearwood Library. See further details below.
A tour of SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre and a discussion about what we bring to the learning / teaching table. Let's have fun and learn together.
Brain Training @ Oaktree Retirement Village is a weekly programme run by Gunnedah Shire Library for Oaktree residents. A staff member visits the Oaktree community hall to deliver the stimulating programme which focuses on involving participants in mental activities such as quizzes, find the objects, join the dots, and number and memory games. These activities...
Technology got you baffled? Tech Help could provide the answer. Not sure how to best use your smartphone, or a particular app? Do you want to scan and email a document but don't know how? We can help. Library staff can show you how to get started with these one-on-one sessions. Come along to our...
Learn how to create delicious fermented sauerkraut at Nundle Library as part of Adult Learners Week. This hands-on demonstration will teach you how to make it yourself at home from two or three simple ingredients and a few basic kitchen tools, how to store it, and how to know when it's ready to eat. You...
For health and well-being. An alternative approach to practicing Yoga without getting on or off the floor. You don’t have to be flexible or strong You just need a willingness to give it a go.
Join us to experience these ancient Chinese Arts developed as a tranquil way of keeping fit and improving your health. Tai Chi (Taijiquan in Chinese) is literally an internal Chinese Martial Art that has been practiced in China since the 16th Century. Qigong is “Energy/Breath Work” that dates back thousands of years. They are a...
We have partnered with Good for the Hood and 6 leading sustainability experts to deliver the @home programthat will teach you the skills to create sustainable change at home.
Online workshops on the following topics will be hosted during August and September 2023.
ART TIMES THREE 1 Monday 4 Sep 12 noon Arty Neighbours’ Lunch Eat and chat with local arty people 2 Tuesday 5 Sep 11 am Indigenous Art Workshop with Brad Learn local indigenous art. No experience required 3 Friday 8 Sep 12 noon Lunch with the Locals Art history of Harvey with award winning artist...
Artists are invited to chill at Harvey Library on Monday, 4 September for a special Adult Learner's Week 2023 event. Arty Neighbours will bring local creatives together for a light lunch and informal chat about their work and art in the Harvey Region. Community members practising any creative discipline - professionally or as a beginner - will be welcome to attend. Arty Neighbours will be held at Harvey Library from 12pm on Monday, 4 September. RSVP to Harvey Library by Friday, 1 September. To RSVP, call 9729 0390 or email hstaff@harvey.wa.gov.au
Afternoon tea showcasing all the opportunities to embrace lifelong learning at the Geeveston Community Centre. We'll have posters of our activities Afternoon tea (scones included!) Live stream of the video
Visible Mending is the art of turning rips and tears in your favourite piece of clothing into a beautiful piece of wearable art and there are no machines required! This is hand craft focus. This movement is inspired by the Japanese form of repair known as Shashiko and translated directly means little stabs. Usually it...
Develop and improve your resume in this interactive session. Bring your existing resume or documents with you - saved on a USB or to google docs.
As part of our friendly and informal English Conversation Group, you will make new friends and chat with others to help improve your English.
Sessions are held weekly, during school terms, and everyone is welcome.
Ages: 18 years and over.
This course that will give you the basic computer skills you need for work, study or in the community. You will also build confidence in a small supportive group.
Topics covered may include:
Online safety
Develop keyboard skills
Operate a computer
Searching the internet
Send emails
Filling out online forms
Create and format word documents.
Laptops will be provided during the sessions but you are welcome to bring your own.
For more information or to book, please call 9952 8352 or visit one of our libraries to register in person.
Get crafty while enjoying the company of other like-minded people. If you’re a craft enthusiast or just starting out, the community craft group at Mills Park Library is the place to get stuck into your latest craft project, socialise with other people and be inspired. The weekly meetings are a great way to dedicate time...
Owner of Urban Chic and QLD Hairdresser of the Year 2020 & 2021, AMy’s true passion lies with cutting and styling hair. AMy’s work has graced the covers of Estetica The Hair Magazine and she has been part of the teamfor numerous fashion weeks. This Chic salon owner is showing us how to dress it up or dress it down and how to create runway styles that can be easily used in the salon environment. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Girrawheen Library. See further details below.
How do you identify a scam? How do you avoid being scammed? Come along to our free information session facilitated by the Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) and find out more about what scams are out there (including the latest ones) and where to get help if you or someone you know has been the...
Meet likeminded people and talk all things literary!
This informal group meets on the first Monday of every month. There is no set book to read, but this is an opportunity for you to find out what other people are reading and enjoying, and to share your own reads. Everyone is welcome.
Are you interested in books, literature, or just getting together for a social chat about what you've been reading? Then a Book Club is just what you're looking for! This event is open to adults of all ages and reading levels, and runs on the third Monday of every month.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Girrawheen Library. See further details below.
Join us for an introduction to the ukulele where by the end of the lesson you will know how to play a song! Ukuleles provided – participants welcome to take home to continue their music journey.
Healesville Library is a central location for all of the green thumbs in the area to come together to share all things garden related in a friendly casual setting. From 2-3pm we will be inside the comfort of the library with a cuppa, sharing plants, produce, wisdom and experience. From 3-4pm, we will spend time...
In conjunction with CWA Keiraville, join us in making Boomerang Bags for yourself and the community. Boomerang bags are made from upcycled material and fabric, and can be used for books, groceries, and more.
Boomerang bags can be used by library patrons and brought back when they're done.
No experience needed. All materials provided.
Thirroul Boomerang Bag workshop runs on the 1st Monday of each month.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Girrawheen Library. See further details below.
Learn all about accessing government services with Services Australia. This session focusses on Financial, Family Tax Benefit, Parenting Payment, Child Care Subsidy and other payment services. You will be able to ask questions during the session if you have a particular query.
Brain Training @ the Library is a bi-weekly 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,...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by Canning Libraries at Riverton Library. See further details below.
Dive into the world of knitting during Adult Learning Week at Prospect Library! Join us for a fantastic knitting workshop with Pru Raymond. Whether you're a newbie or a knitting pro, this session is tailor-made for you. Get ready to craft your own cotton washcloth while mastering essential skills. Beginners, worry not – no prior knowledge required! Experienced knitters, Pru Raymond will inspire you to take your skills to the next level with exciting new patterns and techniques. Connect with fellow knitting enthusiasts, learn, and let your creativity flourish. All materials will be provided, so simply bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Are you having trouble with your devices?
Teen Tech Tutors brings together high -school students and adults in an intergenerational technology support progr AM.
Over a one-hour session, student tutors will assist adults with common technology questions and help them solve their digital issues.
Our Teen Tech Tutors will empower older internet users to stay informed and connected to their loved ones.
Drop-in sessions. No bookings required.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Osborne Library. See further details below.
Kate Grenville is one of Australia's most celebrated writers, best known for her extraordinary book 'The Secret River'. In her compelling new novel, 'Restless Dolly Maunder', Kate Grenville uses family memories to imagine her way into the life of her grandmother. This is the story of a woman, working her way through a world of...
Great for travelers and 'bueno' for all! For Adult Learners Week only, come for a FREE trial class. Bookings essential - 9876 3421
Join Laurie Steed, Michael Trant and Brendan Ritchie for an author event at the Busselton Library on Monday 4th September. Laurie Steed is a prize-winning novelist and short story writer from Perth, well-known for his novel You Belong Here which was shortlisted for the 2018 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards. Michael Trant is a WA...
The Building Blocks program will help your develop your computer skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. No experience is necessary and people of all abilities are invited to attend.
The program is FREE and includes afternoon tea.
Looking to de-clutter or add to your home? Learn about buying and selling goods safely online through eBay, Gumtree, and Facebook Marketplace. Basic computer and internet skills required.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Carina Library on 07 3407 1873 to reserve your place.
Create your own mixed media collage during this fun and creative workshop. This inclusive event is ideal for those with diverse abilities and their carers.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Coopers Plains Library on 07 3403 1530 to reserve your place.
Contact Zillmere library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Zillmere Library on 07 3403 1455 to reserve your place.
Contact Toowong Library to enquire about one on one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Toowong Library on 07 3403 2590 to reserve your place.
Get active with great people at the Zumba Gold Fitness workout for the young at heart. Enjoy a fun, simple and low-impact workout in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Shake it at your own pace to zesty Latin tunes, spicy Indian tracks plus a variety of other wonderful music. This class will help you improve your balance, range of motion and coordination.
This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Join us at the award-winning Randwick Sustainability Hub each Tuesday morning in a friendly and supportive space to repair, mend, refashion, embellish and creatively reuse textiles.
Adults who speak English as a second language are welcome to join this weekly book club to discuss books with a group of like-minded people. Abridged versions of contemporary titles by popular authors (graded readers) are used for the discussions.
In celebration of “It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New” we will be hosting two Collage exhibitions at Footscray and Yarraville on the 5th and 8th of September. These exhibitions will showcase the wonderful artworks created by our students and followed by morning tea.
Learn about native birds and marsupials and how to care for them with the experts at Tamworth Marsupial Park.
Join us for a fun and revealing storytelling workshop where you will learn the skills and confidence to become a strong storyteller and communicator. These workshops are facilitated by an expert storytelling trainer, and you will learn the essentials of impactful storytelling, improve your confidence in public speaking and communication, bond and connect with other...
Bring along your own device for 30 minutes of one-on-one assistance.
Support is limited to the use of devices, applications and browsers but does not cover problems relating to security, repairs, or purchase recommendations.
The half hour appointments are available weekly. Due to high demand, consecutive appointments may not be booked.
Register for any of over 70+ FREE curated events in this year’s Wyndham Learning Festival (WLF)! With the theme of “Our Thriving, Creative Wyndham”, the FREE festival offers something for all ages and interests from 1-7 September and aims to celebrate and encourage lifelong learning with a range of activities from across the Arts, Sports...
Join us in celebrating Adult Learners’ Week from 1-8 September 2023. GEALC will be taking a Port Phillip EcoCentre excursion to Port Melbourne foreshore on Tuesday 5 Sept from 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
Practice your English and learn Australian expressions in a friendly, supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
Brunswick Neighbourhood House will be hosting affordable fashion workshops for adult learners’ week 2023. Workshops including 'Fashion Drawing' and 'Personal Colour Schemes' will be led by our tutor Heather, who has more than 20 years’ experience teaching fashion design and textiles. Both workshops are catered to people of all abilities and biscuits will be provided...
Purpose: To increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills.
Topics covered:
The StandBy Service Model
Crisis, trauma and grief
What makes suicide different from other sudden deaths
Support approaches and best practice
Self-Care
Please consider your own needs when booking and ensure you have adequate support in place in case of being upset by the content. We do not recommend this workshop if you have been recently bereaved.
We understand that circumstances change and you may not be able to attend after you have registered. We ask that you please cancel your registration so someone else may benefit from the workshop as we do have limited places.
In the Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN region, StandBy is delivered in partnership with UnitingCare.
Book in your free one on one help answering any technology issues you have.
The event will run between the 4th and 7th of September and is aimed at offering Everyday English and Basic Digital skills to the CALD Community especially targeting women. The idea is to encourage more learners to have confidence in themselves and thus empower them to lead more connected, informed, and independent lives. It, more...
An introduction to new and different technology, such as digital art tablets, AR apps on iPads, typing programs and a Lego introduction to coding.
This course is for learners with very limited computer skills wanting to learn more, with step-by-step instructions and plenty of time to practice.
Find out why butterflies matter and learn which plants provide nectar and food for nature's winged miracles.
During the walk you will discover butterflies in the Gardens and their host plants while viewing the interpretive butterfly signs.
Meet your guide at the Meeting Post before the Friends Centre in the Botanic Gardens. This is a free event but a donation is welcomed and appreciated.
Not suitable for children under 5.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Scarborough Library. See further details below.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Bayswater Library. See further details below.
Learn what a botanic garden is and the plant collections we have within the gardens at Tamworth Regional Botanic Gardens.
Tips for applying for jobs online - You might think that submitting a generic résumé for dozens of different jobs online is a great job search strategy. Learn some tips on how to increase your chances of success when applying online! Location: ONLINE - Zoom Participants will be sent a webinar Zoom link via email...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by Cockburn Libraries at Collbellup Library. See further details below.
Improve your English skills and become more confident in everyday discussions.
Need tech help? We can help!
We’ve te AMed up with Living Connected to provide you free drop-in sessions to help with all your digital technology needs and questions.
What should I bring?
Bring your own device and learn how to use them more effectively.
What else do I need to know?
All are welcome. This event is senior friendly.
We would like to invite you to Cafe Connect, a casual social gathering where we can come together to enjoy good company, delicious coffee, and inspiring conversation.
Each event will feature a guest speaker who will give a short talk on a topic of interest, followed by a discussion and Q&A session.
This is a great opportunity to meet new people, share your thoughts and ideas, and learn something new in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, a coffee lover or a tea enthusiast, we promise you'll have a great time!
So grab a friend or come on your own, and join us for an evening of fun and intellectual stimulation. We can't wait to see you there!
Café Connect is open to Yarra Ranges residents who are over 50 years.
FINANCIAL WELLBEING
Join Eastern Community Legal Centre as they present a free talk about how we can promote healthy attitudes towards ageing as well as financial well-being.
This will include discussing how to access services and resources which can help us navigate our financial obligations and plan for the future.
Let your creativity flow in a mindful and relaxing way. Create your own Art journal, Junk journal, Scrapbook or any craft project you are working on! First Tuesday of the month has a Art Journaling focus, bring your own art journal or make one in the session. Other Tuesdays in the month are bring or start your own craft projects. Take some time out for you, unwind and enjoy the creative process!
Join GEALC in from 1-8 September celebration of Adult Learners week. GEALC will be hosting many exciting activities (Bookings Essential) including: 1. A Sing Along Session and Morning Tea Monday 4 Sept from 10.30-11.30am 2. Excursion to the Port Phillip Eco Centre Tuesday 5 Sept from 10.00am-1.00pm 3. A Yoga Session Wednesday 6 Sept from...
Come along and have fun playing card and board games. We have all the old classics from Scrabble to Mah-Jong. All games are supplied however feel free to bring along something new. This is a great weekly activity to meet up and chat with others in the community. Tea and coffee provided. No registration required.
Women's Health Expo is where women of all ages can come and browse, sit and have a cuppa while listening and having a chat to any many different people in lots of different fields all to do with women. All of this in the privacy of the Community College in Warialda. We are wanting women of Warialda to know they are not alone and there is help locally. This event will run from 10am-2pm.
Thursdays. Improve your English conversation skills. No booking required
Join a free, small and friendly English class. These classes aim to improve English conversation skills for people with English as a second language. You will cover everyday conversation and information about Australian society, culture and customs.
10:00am– 11.30amBeginner English class – suitable for absolute beginners
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM Elementary Conversation – some spoken English required
1.30 PM – 2.45 PM Intermediate Conversation – suitable for more confident speakers.
Held Tuesday during school term. Free event.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
Connect with f AMily, friends and organisations using email. Learn how to send and reply to emails, create contacts, and sign in and out of your account. Basic computer and internet skills required.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place.
Read anything good lately? Want to enjoy a book club without sticking to a set reading list or schedule?
Drop in to the BYO Book Club where you can talk about what you've been reading, hear about what others have been reading, and chat with fellow book lovers and library staff over morning tea.
Don't judge a book by its cover! Have you ever participated in a human library? If you have, then you know how much fun you can have and how much you can learn. If you haven't, then why not join us to celebrate Adult Learners' Week 2023 and meet some of our books, hear their...
Join Sue Goodwin, from Uniting WA’s Financial Wellbeing Service, to talk in a safe and confidential space about your financial concerns. Sue will be available on Tuesday mornings at Clarkson library for 4 weeks from 5th September 2023; 10.30 am to 12 pm.
This free two hour online workshop will walk you through the fundamentals and crucial actions to follow in order to help your business, whether you're thinking about starting a business, are unsure of where to start, or currently have a business and want to know more. The topics covered include: Building your business plan and structure...
"Get the most out of your visit at the Australian National Botanic Gardens on a free guided walk.
Led by our knowledgeable guides, these walks allow you to appreciate the beauty and clever adaptations of Australian plants and the research and effort involved in creating and maintaining the Gardens.
These walks are held at 11.00amdaily. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time.
Special themed walks are also held throughout the year.
No booking required for individuals. For groups of six or more, please contact via email in advance."
Discover the history and collecting activities of the Library and how you can access and use our collections. You will visit the reading rooms and learn about its public artworks. You will see some remarkable items from the Collections that is yours and growing! Our passionate volunteer guides reveal the stories of some of our unique and most-valued treasures.
These tours are free to attend and depart from the Foyer. Bookings are essential. Tours are subject to volunteer guide availability. In the event of a cancellation, ticketholders will be advised as soon as possible.
Are you over 60 and looking for a regular fitness group? Join Penrith City Libraries’ Active Ageing Group at Penrith City Library for relaxed weekly workouts.
Workouts include gentle strengthening exercises, seniors' yoga and light cardio.
Participating in the group is free and open to adults over 60. Bookings are essential; please contact the Library at libmarketing@penrith.city or phone 02 4732 7891.
The sessions run from Tuesday 25 July until Tuesday 19 September 2023.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
Can you identify a scamemail? Are your passwords complex enough?
Join a Senior Constable from the NSW Police Force to increase your awareness of the current cyber security risks and how to protect your devices.
As the number increases of people using various devices, networks and Wi-Fi to access the internet, the need for better cyber security becomes increasingly important.
In this session, you will learn the methods criminals use to target your personal details and the simple steps to protect yourself when online.
Learn how to create delicious fermented sauerkraut at Barraba Library as part of Adult Learners Week. This hands-on demonstration will teach you how to make it yourself at home from two or three simple ingredients and a few basic kitchen tools, how to store it, and how to know when it's ready to eat. You...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Bayswater Library. See further details below.
Learn about steam locomotives and the system which they run under with the Tamworth District Model Engineers at Tamworth Miniature Railway.
ART TIMES THREE 1 Monday 4 Sep 12 noon Arty Neighbours’ Lunch Eat and chat with local arty people 2 Tuesday 5 Sep 11 am Indigenous Art Workshop with Brad Learn local indigenous art. No experience required 3 Friday 8 Sep 12 noon Lunch with the Locals Art history of Harvey with award winning artist...
Join us for an open day as we celebrate the home of Avon Art and Craft Guild building know as the Avon Sunday School Building home of community learn for many years and local trainline centenary. Come and learn about the history of our farming community over a cuppa and see the current learning activities...
Ltyentye Apurte is a remote Aboriginal community located in the Northern Territory (NT) of Australia. It is situated approximately 90 kilometers southeast of Alice Springs. in May, Ltyentye Apurte officially launched the Ltyentye Apurte Adult Learning Centre - A centre for learning, training, sharing skills and knowledge and a go-to for support for all kinds...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
Chinese Traditional Dance is a very good activity for introducing multiple Chinese cultures.
This activity introduces lots of Chinese Traditional Dance styles including classical dance, Mongolia Dance, Tibetan Dance, Xinjiang Dance, Yangko Dance etc.
Chinese fans, umbrellas, handkerchiefs, etc. as props are used. Members can also learn more Chinese folk dance skills from this activity.
To register, please contact Jo on mobile: 0432719950 or Peggy on mobile: 0434377168
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by Cockburn Libraries at Success Library. See further details below.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Morely Library. See further details below.
Join us during Adult Learners’ Week for a two-hour session which could change your life! Kath’s Twelve Tips to Tackle Spelling will provide you with some quick and easy basic building blocks of spelling rules and conventions that can help with everyday spelling and writing. Upon arrival you will receive a takeaway pack containing a...
Do you want to get your licence but don’t know where to start? Join us for lunch and a road rules study session.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
Join us for some important training during Adult Learners Week that promises to shape a more digitally inclusive community. In an increasingly digital world, many individuals aged over 50 find themselves facing the challenges of technology. This event seeks to bridge the gap by providing comprehensive training to community members who wish to become Digital...
