Welcome toWEA Illawarra

Community focused training
and education

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Employability Skills Training

An Australian government initiative to support people looking to develop core workplace skills to get a job.

Traineeships

Get in soon, you may be eligible for the Australian Government Boosting Apprenticeship Commencement wage subsidy.

Seniors Courses

Free classes are available for seniors to help build skills and confidence in the use of computers, iPads, tablets, smartphones.

Free Frontline Yoga

FREE weekly yoga session for frontline workers.

Become a Tutor

Do you have a passion for teaching? Find out if you could become a WEA Illawarra tutor.

Enrol at WEA Illawarra

Your enrolment can be completed a number of ways, find out how.
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About WEA Illawarra

We have been operating since 1913 and are pleased to continue to provide you and the Illawarra community quality adult education to enhance your leisure time and career. There are leisure skills courses, work skills courses, accredited training and foundation skills on offer.

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WEA Illawarra Courses

WEA Illawarra provides quality training and services that enhance employment prospects, lifestyle aspirations and social inclusion opportunities for the benefit of individuals and their communities.

Leisure Skills

Work Skills

Foundation Skills

Funded Courses
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Employability Skills Training

‘Employability Skills Training (EST) Program’ is a government initiative aimed to support participants looking to develop core workplace skills to get a job and perform well. WEA Illawarra currently offers this training and are an approved Employability Skills training provider.

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Government-subsidised Training Opportunities

In 2015, the NSW Government implemented a new funding system called Smart and Skilled. This system aims to provide financial support and incentives for you to train in skills for which there are available jobs in the community.

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Novo Education Space

Novo Education Space is a registered, non-denominational, independent secondary school, operating under the auspices of WEA Illawarra.

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2022 Term Dates

Term 1
February - April
Term 2
May - June
Term 3
July - September
Term 4
October - December

Get Involved

Ever wonder how to support WEA Illawarra to keep operating as your community college?
From volunteering, through tutoring to donating, there are plenty of ways to contribute to the development of WEA Illawarra and make a difference.

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Download The Course Guide

Grab your copy of the the latest WEA Illawarra course guide right here.
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