WEA Illawarra

TERM 2 STARTING ON 2 MAY – PROGRAM OUT NOW! 

• Gift vouchers for Mother’s Day!
• Creative Kids!
• Senior’s Courses!
• CLICK HERE to get started now!  

ACCREDITED TRAINING 
WEA Illawarra is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90297) accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to provide nationally recognised training. This means that once you’ve successfully completed your training or qualification, the skills you are competent in will be recognised across Australia.

Take advantage of the NSW and Commonwealth Funding!​
We currently have funding under Smart and Skilled for eligible participants to be able to subsidise courses in:

• Foundation Skills – reading, writing, numeracy and computer skills
• Entitlement Certificate II & III
• Targeted Priorities Certificate IV & Diploma

Employ a trainee!
Get in soon and you may be eligible for the Australian Government Boosting Apprenticeship Commencement Wage subsidy.  Call Dannelle on 4226 1622 for more information. Not sure what we can do for you?  Please give us a call on 4226 1622 to further discuss or click on this link HERE.

LEISURE SKILLS TRAINING
Leisure Skills is all about learning a new hobby or skill and engaging with like-minded people.  We are the fun side of WEA Illawarra and can offer you a variety of courses from the following categories:

• Arts and Craft
• Cooking Classes
• Sewing and Textiles
• Music and Dance
• Fashion and Style
• House and Garden
• Health and Wellbeing
• Language and Travel
• Bike Maintenance and Golf
• Photography
• Angels and Numerology

Check out our courses here on this link HERE.

Gift Vouchers
Give mum the gift of learning this Mother’s Day with one of our Leisure program vouchers. Many courses on offer including Candle Making and Bath Bombs, Mosaic a Garden Paver, Cooking classes, Soap Making, Flow Art Pendants, Floral Art and more!

Seniors Computing
Now has never been a more important time for Seniors’ to engage with technology and we can help and support Seniors through these challenges.  All of our Seniors’ courses are FREE!  Courses are being held back in the classroom but in much smaller groups.  Places will fill very quickly so call  us today on 4226 1622 or click on this link to discover more HERE.

Creative Kids 
The NSW Government is helping kids get creative with the new Creative Kids program. Parents, guardians and carers of every school student in NSW can receive a $100 voucher each year for registration, participation and tuition costs for creative and cultural activities.

Courses in Term 2 include:

• Sewing (10-18 yrs)
• Pottery (8-14 yrs)

​Yoga Classes
WEA Illawarra are running FREE Frontline yoga classes specifically designed for personnel that serve or have served on the front lines including police, firefighters, paramedics, military, healthcare workers and volunteer emergency services.  Students can be current, ex serving or retired.  These classes will be held online in Term 1 via Zoom.

Wollongong’s Wonderful Plants!
Join the experts as they welcome to you a world of Illawarra plants!  A series of evening workshops accompanied by Sunday field trips makes this course a must for anyone wishing to learn more about the plants in the Illawarra.

Digital Mentors Wanted!
WEA Illawarra are seeking mentors who can provide support to seniors using technology.  If you can confidently use any digital device such as a computer, smart phone, iPhone or iPad then we need you!  You will receive a 4 hour training session, a certificate to add to your resume or CV and also a free police check.  Our trainers will provide you with plenty of support and are there to assist you throughout the whole mentoring experience. You will learn how to be an excellent communicator, help facilitate group learning sessions, be a role model in the community, make new friends and increase your digital skills along the way.  Most importantly mentoring is rewarding and fun! If you would like to become part of our team of mentors, please contact Carolyn on ​4226 1622 for further information.

COVID Safety at WEA Illawarra
WEA Illawarra operates according to the current Public Health orders and restrictions. ALL WEA Illawarra teaching and admin staff are double vaccinated. WEA Illawarra recommends the following for students and visitors to the college:

• Double vaccination - highly recommended
• Mask wearing - optional
• Scanning on to Service NSW - optional
• Self-distancing - recommended
• If you are feeling unwell - notify staff immediately
• Courses are subject to current Public Health orders and restrictions. Either a full refund or a transfer to another course will be offered to participants if the course is cancelled due to COVID restrictions.

So why not click on our program links and have a look around our site – we have something for everyone! 

Images: Shutterstock​