Josephine has big ambitions
As an early school leaver and to satisfy government mutual obligation requirements, Josephine began full-time in the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program in September 2015, studying Foundation Skills….
Judy’s world has changed
Judy struggled with reading and writing all through primary school and she did not continue into high school. She tried enrolling in adult literacy classes 19 years ago but found…
Finding inspiration
You don’t have to go any further than your local library if you’re looking for proof that learning has the power to change lives. Check out our top 10 list…
Young at HeART
Getting involved in the arts is good for older people’s physical health and well-being, new research has found. In fact it’s so good that doctors in Sydney are now prescribing…
Top tips for learning a language
Learning a new language is great exercise for the brain. It’s handy when you travel. But it’s also a great way to meet new people and break down barriers between…
Learning on two wheels
Bike-riding is an ability most of us take for granted but there are people who have made it into adulthood without experiencing the joy of travelling on two wheels. The…
Things you don’t learn in school
Nothing changes your life more than becoming a parent. But it’s not something you learn at school. We’re expected to pick it up somewhere along the way, presumably by watching…
Creativity for mental health
Classes that tap your creativity can be a great way to improve mental health and help you relax. You don’t have to be a Van Gogh or a Picasso to get…
Counting the cost
How many times have you heard someone say they’re ‘no good at maths’? And yet we live in a world where confidence with numbers is more important than ever. Maybe…
We’re all lifelong learners
Most people think of formal schooling, TAFE or Uni when they think of learning. But nowadays with increasing technological change and more Australians moving away from traditional networks of family…
Build your learning confidence
If the thought of being back in a classroom fills you with dread you’re not alone. People who had bad experiences with formal schooling or had interrupted education often incorrectly…
What lies beneath
When we think about learning, it’s often quite useful to think of it as an iceberg. Now this may sound slightly strange but bear with me as I introduce…