Learn how to protect your personal information online, different types of scams to be aware of, early warning signs to look out for, where to get help and how to...
Would you like to increase regular physical activity?
Dancing has numerous health benefits, easing your movements, improving balance and strength. Get fit and healthy the easy way doing something you love while connecting with other older people in the local area.
Dance instructor: Penny Kelly from Bilby Line dancers.
$2 donation required at the door which covers the club overheads and subsidy outings for members.
Participants must be members of the club. $5 annual fee to join.
Limited places available. To register phone 0418 445 282 or 9621 7920 or email Doonsideseniors@gmail.com
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Karrinyup Library. See further details below.
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 Stirling at Karrinyup 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.
Learn about bush tucker and the uses of plants with the Tamworth Aboriginal Land Council at the Tamworth Regional Botanic Gardens.
Discover the popular craft of embroidery where participants will create their own bookmark or coaster from an array of patterns, choosing from basic designs to intermediate.
A two hour online workshop where you can update your knowledge about blood borne viruses - HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C - and find out just how much things...
A digital Seniors Card or digital Seniors Business Discount Card is a digital version of your physical plastic card, which you keep on your smartphone.
You can store, show, and verify your digital card in the digital wallet called ‘My wallet’ in your Service Victoria app.
It's a secure and easy way to use your government-issued card.
In this session, we will answer common questions about the digital card and show you how to store, access and verify the card on your smartphone.
This is an individual session, and our Library team will contact you with a 15 minute time slot closer to the date.
Learn how paying by mobile phone/device works and how you can store loyalty cards on your phone.
We have a wonderful bunch of ladies in our knitting, crocheting and sewing group who meet every Tuesday who would feel privileged to pass on their knowledge and experience to...
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.
We are pleased to offer tickets to these workshops at NO COST to participants. Your enrolment is proudly supported by Community Recovery. Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference....
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
We are offering a workshop where adults can learn how to use a 3D printer and a virtual reality headset. They will get to try an Occulus 3 virtual reality...
Let's Craft Together! Bring along your current craft project: knitting, crocheting, painting - whatever you're working on! Have a cup of tea/coffee and learn from other crafters.
Learn about your online safety which includes various scam methodologies and prevention strategies. The facilitators will also present information on red flags to look for in regard to phishing attempts...
Geri-Fit is a FREE strength-training program for participants who are aged 60 years and over. The Geri-Fit program will commence on 18 July 2023 and run for 12 consecutive weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The program is part of a national pilot of physical-activity-based program AMs to be delivered in Australian public libraries. It is seated, strength-based training, using light weights and resistance bands.
Geri-Fit is designed specifically for older adults to help with gently building their strength, which ensures a higher level of function throughout the aging process. It is safe, effective, fun and social, with proven health outcomes.
The program duration is 45 minutes and will run twice a week for 12 weeks at Belconnen Library.
Bring in your phone, laptop, notebook or tablet and get one on one tech assistance, we will help to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Mount Gravatt Library on 07 3403 7775 to reserve your place.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Dianella Library. See further details below.
Learn about the work being undertake to save our threatened species with the Australian Plant Society - Tamworth at the Tamworth Regional Botanic Garden.
One on one IT help sessions with library staff
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Girrawheen Library. See further details below.
We will be holding a 2hour pop-up event at our training centre in Hobart training centre for our adult students and their organsiations to celebrate Adult Learners Week. Our trainers...
Afternoon tea will be provided, and there will be displays of training courses available. Trainers will be on hand to dicsuss adult learning, and there will be lucky door prizes for each region. Medecs Learning will also be announcing their "Learner of the Year" Awards. This is a great opportunity to learn more about adult learning and the training courses offered by Medecs Learning. Come along and celebrate Adult Learners Week with us!
Shoalhaven Libraries offer a range of tech-help services. If you want to learn something new, or resolve something quickly, we can help!
If you have a computer question or need help with your device, including smartphones and tablets, book in to a free 15 minute session with one of our staff members at Ulladulla Library on Tuesday afternoon. We will do our best to help, and if we can’t find an answer for you on the spot we'll guide you to additional help.
Bookings Essential.
If you are bringing a device with you on the day, please let us know what it is at the time of booking!
Come along to our Be Connected Tech Programat Ulladulla Library.
Managing and storing your photos
Need a helping hand with video calls? Find out how to get set up from your smartphone, tablet or computer and what apps are available to make video calls easy.
If you have your own device, please bring it along with you.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Girrawheen Library. See further details below.
Would you like to become a volunteer adult literacy tutor? Are you interested in sharing your love of reading and writing? Want to learn more? contact Linno on 9687 1560,...
Book in your free one on one help answering any technology issues you have.Girrawheen Library: Tuesday 3pm-5pm
In this introduction to crochet workshop you will learn beginner crochet stitches and techniques needed to create a granny square. This is a free workshop and all materials will be...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Girrawheen Library. See further details below.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Girrawheen Library. See further details below.
Discover how to decorate delicious cookies for your loved ones at this sweet Adult Learners week demonstration by Michelle from Vintage Cookie Co! In this demonstration, Michelle will show you...
Come along for your first introduction to Auslan! Samantha Wilson will lead the class, where you will learn about the history of Auslan and some basic signs, including the alphabet,...
A drop-in session to share what you're reading.
This drop-in book club meets at Corrimal Library on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 5 PM. Join us for some tea or coffee to chat about what you've been reading, if you've enjoyed it, and whether you'd recommend it.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Osborne Library. See further details below.
Learn about important job seeking skills with Georges River libraries in partnership with TAFE Career Pathways and Employability Skills. During September, Georges River Libraries and TAFE Career Pathways and Employability...
Join us to learn the key principles of Psychological First Aid with this 2 hour condensed training.
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.
Celebrate and participate in adult learning with a fabulous array of face-to-face and online courses during Adult Learners Week. WEA Sydney has been teaching adults for 110 years and as we celebrate our 110th birthday we continue to do what we do best: help you to participate in learning. Join us to learn about Lost...
We are on MeetUp - City of PAE Libraries Book Clubs (this is the best way to keep-up with any changes). We sometimes change venues. Grab whatever you’re reading and come along to our book club. There are no boring books, just fresh read recommendations, discussion and friendly faces. No bookings required just come along to B. Social Restaurant (starting August 2023), you might even enjoy a meal or drink while you're there.
This online workshop series is for individuals from community, volunteer-based groups that are planning to host events in the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn shires.
Gain the knowledge and skills to create engaging content, communicate with target audiences and schedule content effectively.
Through these online sessions, trainer, Nikki Barker will equip you with essential knowledge and skills to create captivating content, effectively communicate with your target audiences, and master the art of scheduling content for maximum impact.
Want to build your digital expertise and grow your business? We are excited to offer the Digital Accelerator Progr AM, a series of hands on workshops and one-on-one mentoring opportunities for local businesses.
Come along and learn how to use digital tools to promote and grow your business. Using AI to stre AMline, optimise and succeed!
Join us to experience this ancient Chinese Art developed as a tranquil way of keeping fit and improving your health. Tai Chi (Taijiquan in Chinese) is literally an internal Chinese...
Every week, over 200 people from 23+ countries meet at New To Melbourne language exchange to practice a language and make new friends, perhaps over a drink. The first thing...
Bookings essential. Movement is fund AMental for enjoying an active, fun & healthy life. This programwill focus on improving your balance, stability, co-ordination & strength for healthy ageing.
This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Bookings essential. Relaxed informative sessions to introduce people to the g AMe of lawn bowls. Learn how to hold and roll the bowls and get the winning shot beside the Jack. Social barefoot bowls is a great introduction to this sport, but come to these sessions to get a little more knowledge and begin to enjoy the g AMe a lot more and make some new friends at the s AMe time.
This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Bookings
Bookings essential. To book phone Gaythorne Bowls Club on 07 3855 2725.
Geelong Regional Library is providing free digital skills workshops for over 50's. The Building Digital Skills programis suitable for beginners & intermediates. Join us for a cuppa, take the digital skills checker, and get started on a journey to be confident using your smartphone, computer, or device. Learn at your own pace supported by a Digital Mentor.
Bring your devices and technology questions to our digital literacy sessions at Gatton and Laidley Libraries. These are open question sessions with no set topics. Sessions are suitable for Apple...
We are pleased to offer tickets to these workshops at NO COST to participants. Your enrolment is proudly supported by Community Recovery. Lifeline Training is offering Bystander Action Training to...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Morely Library. See further details below.
Join us for this workshop dedicated to help those thinking of starting their own home-based business or who have recently set one up.
Our dedicated teamof small business advisers will explain the fund AMentals of starting a new business. You will work through a Business Start-Up Checklist, identify where you are up to and discover what else you need to do before successfully starting your new venture. You can then develop your action plan to make it all happen.
You will learn:
The fund AMentals of starting a new business
What you need to work on to successfully get your business started
At the completion of the session you will leave with:
A Business Start-Up Checklist
Ongoing support from your local small business adviser
An action plan to start your business
A one-to-one follow up meeting is available to assist you further and embed the ideas/principles of the session. Please contact LOED@logan.qld.gov.au to connect with your teamof expert advisers.
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...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
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...
English chat sessions aimed at those born overseas, but suitable for anyone interested in gaining confidence speaking English.
Book in your free one on one help answering any technology issues you have.
Build and grow your skills in using computers and laptops. Learn the basics around accessing programs and applications, organising files and folders and managing your data. Delve into internet security...
This course is designed non-English speaking learners who have little educational experience. This course will help you develop basic skills in English speaking, listening, reading, writing, numeracy, learning skills and...
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...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Morely Library. See further details below.
Have fun and learn how to make this traditional Thai dish using fresh ingredients, share the experience, and join in for a delicious group lunch afterwards. Bookings essential.
Educating people how to use their devices and TV and to access learning materials on podcasts and YouTube. including teaching yourself how to paint, woodwork, cooking and learning languages other...
Build on existing English language skills with a focus on mastering complex grammar structures, natural expressions, and advanced vocabulary.
Have you always wanted to make your own jewellery or hair accessories? Create playful, colourful and one-of a kind accessories with Polymer Clay in our hands-on workshop. This session will cover a range of beginner techniques, at the end of which you will take home your very own unique, handcrafted Polymer Clay jewellery or or hair accessories.
Heritage Discovery Walk - " Smithfield Walking Tour"
Venture on a walking tour with the Heritage teamand discover the history, architecture and hidden treasures of Smithfield Town centre and beyond.
The tour will commence at Smithfield Library, 51-57 Oxford Street, Smithfield at 10:00 AM. We will visit McCarthy Memorial Park, churches, schools, Holland House, where we will stop for light refreshments and shopping. The tour will conclude at the Fairfield City Museum and Gallery where you will experience a day in the life of what life used to be like in our township.
This course will build your confidence in basic English reading, writing and speaking skills to support you towards further study or to engage with your community. It is suitable for students who have language skills which enable them to communicate in everyday situations eg asking for information (NOT for beginners).
You will:
Use reading clues to become a better reader
Practise reading everyday texts
Learn how to fill out a form
Draft, edit and write simple sentences/paragraphs for everyday purposes
Learn strategies to improve your spelling
Build your everyday written and spoken vocabulary.
For more information or to book, please call 9952 8352 or visit one of our libraries to register in person.
Share Your Skills Day is an opportunity to learn from all our students. Pop in from 10am till 1pm and enjoy all the following activities then stay on for a...
At Macquarie Community College we believe “It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New”! To celebrate Adult Learners Week in 2023, we will be holding free taster classes and demonstrations in a variety of Leisure & Self Improvement courses including Arts & Crafts, Fitness & Sports, Flower Arrangement, Foreign Languages, Tech Savvy Skills and more....
Interested in Arts? In this workshop you will feel free to express yourself any way you want! You will participate in practical demonstrations in various media so that you can build your talent and improve your techniques in drawing and painting with watercolor.
Lunch & tea, coffee & refreshments included.
Delivered by: Nepean Community College
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.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Mirrabooka Library. See further details below.
Learn how to get started and where to get help with the hobby of beekeeping this Adult Learners Week. The Cairns and District Beekeeping association will share tips, tricks, and...
Reusable produce bags are the perfect stepping stone to your zero-waste journey they don't hurt the planet and they keep your produce fresh, too. Join Sharon at the Yarra Ranges...
A variety of crafts will be on offer for participants to try their skill at. We will integrate technology into the event by following a You-Tube video to create a...
Shoalhaven Libraries offer a range of tech-help services. If you want to learn something new, or resolve something quickly, we can help!
If you have a computer question or need help with your device, including smartphones and tablets, book in to a free 15 minute session with one of our staff members at Ulladulla Library on Tuesday afternoon. We will do our best to help, and if we can’t find an answer for you on the spot we'll guide you to additional help.
Bookings Essential.
If you are bringing a device with you on the day, please let us know what it is at the time of booking!
Aims to provide the Spinal Cord Injury and physical disavility community with educative and practical information in a friendly setting that is aimed at maintaining a healthy mind & body. F AMily friends & carers are most welcome.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Wanneroo at Clarkson Library. See further details below.
Bring your devices and technology questions to our digital literacy sessions at Gatton and Laidley Libraries. These are open question sessions with no set topics. Sessions are suitable for Apple...
Our Ready for Hospitality participants would like to invite you for a morning tea to practice their skills. Places are limited so please book via our website or call 9304...
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at City of Baywater Libraries. See further details below.
Manning library is hosting a series of Get Job Ready sessions to prepare individuals for employment and increase their digital literacy skills. Join our experienced Career Volunteer to get free...
Bring along all of your tech questions each month!
Our AMazing volunteer is here to help you and answer any questions that you might have about anything tech!
Bring your phones, laptops, tablets and we will try our hardest to help.
If you'd like to know more about Smart TV's or talk about the latest gadgets - come and have a cuppa with us and enjoy a monthly get together to increase your skills and confidence with technology.
Succession planning for Australian farmers is a complex process that requires careful consideration of several factors. The success of any farm business relies on the continuity of operations, and proper succession planning ensures that the business can continue to thrive even after the current generation retires.
Somerset Regional Council has engaged Kylie Wilson to present two FREE WORKSHOPS on Farm Succession and Estate Planning for our Primary Producers.
Kylie, partner at Sparke Helmore, is a highly-regarded lawyer with experience in corporate, commercial, dispute resolution as well as litigation. With expertise across agribusiness, structuring and asset protection, succession planning and estate administration and litigation, she specialises in f AMily business dispute resolution and intergenerational wealth transition planning. Kylie works with medium to large f AMily business, primary producers and industry groups in the grazing, dairy, horticulture and sugar cane industries, high net worth individuals and SMEs. She has also been a guest speaker on 'The Financial Bloke Podcast' with Ben Law (Queensland Country Life columnist).
Topics covered in the workshop include:
Transitioning the business to the next generation
Structuring considerations for farming operations
Legal and financial aspects of succession planning
In this introduction to beekeeping, you will learn about beekeeping, honey extraction and fun bee facts with local award-winning beekeeper Katelyn Wall sharing her expertise and answering your questions. Coffee...
Do you know what employers are really looking for? This interactive workshop will examine the skills and attributes employers’ desire most when recruiting. After identifying your unique set of transferable...
Do you need help with accessing government online forms? Services Australia is hosting sessions across Brimbank Libraries on how you can access them. Get assistance with accessing Financial, Debt prevention,...
Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Learn how to find and get access to more than four million Australian resources online including books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives and more. Basic computer and internet skills required.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Chermside Library on 07 3403 7200 to reserve your place.
Digital support for seniors at the Huon Valley Hub Every Wednesday during school terms.
Would you like to be more confident using a computer, smartphone or tablet?
Book in for a FREE 1 hour appointment and receive one-on-one coaching to build your basic digital skills!
New! Online tech sessions are now available! Contact Council for more information.
Book your appointment now
hvc@huonvalley.tas.gov.au
(03) 6264 0300
Tech Hour is an initiative of the Huon Valley Council.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Stirling at Inglewood Library. See further details below.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by City of Bayswater at Maylands Library. See further details below.
Do you want to get better at reading?
Come in, have a cuppa, learn how to use the library, and improve your reading.
Join us each Wednesday from 1.00 PM-3.00 PM, Bairnsdale Library, Meeting Room 3. It’s free!
If you'd like to know more about this progr AM, call us on 5152 4225 or visit Bairnsdale Library.
Never miss your favourite television show again. Learn about online stre AMing and how to use the internet to watch television on a laptop, mobile device or television. Basic computer and internet skills required.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone Grange Library on 07 3407 2523 to reserve your place.
Come along to this free event for Adult Learners Week! Hosted by Cockburn Libraries at Collbellup Library. See further details below.
Practice your English speaking skills in this relaxed, social program! Join us at a library and improve your English skills by joining a social conversation group. You'll have the chance...
