WEA Illawarra in Wollongong, New South Wales | Higher education

WEA Illawarra

Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4226 1622

Address: 50-58 Auburn Street 2500 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.weaillawarra.com.au

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24.01.2022 Congratulations to Keven Barr, President of the Film Society, WEA Illawarra, who is the first recipient to receive an iPad under the Be Connected: Digital Devices Grant. 92 years young, and with absolutely no technology experience, Keven looks forward to learning all about this handy little gadget. We will check in with him in a few weeks time and see how he is going! Thank you Be Connected!

22.01.2022 Wow these are amazing photos! Bonnie made the pattern and this dress last week in one of our sewing classes. It has 5 metre train! Her husband Mick Harris did an underwater shoot of her wearing it :) Looks fabulous!

22.01.2022 Oh we cant wait until we have dumplings back on the menu at WEA Illawarra again, not to mention all the other delicious things our cooking tutors create :) We miss having you all here!!

21.01.2022 Accredited Trainers and Assessors Focus engaging Youth About the Job We are a well-established community education provider seeking experienced trainers and assessors to work on our Youth Pathways program (EST) to engage and educate young people with a focus on innovative ways of providing them with skills and direction in finding employment. We are also seeking trainers/assessors to work with young people undertaking a work based traineeship in the Business Services or R...etail sector. Ideally you will be experienced in: designing and delivering innovative project style training to the youth market using a combination of accredited and non-accredited activities engaging, retaining and supporting students achieve their work readiness and employability goals able to work individually or as part of a team Work available in Wollongong CBD; Shellharbour, the wider Illawarra region using both classroom and blended delivery. Initial appointment will be sessional and number of days is negotiable. Payment is by rates determined by current Enterprise Agreement. Our organisation is a community owned Public Benevolent Institution and Registered Charity Position reports to Training and Operations Manager. Skills and personal requirements for this role: Min. 3 years relevant experience in subject matter area and facilitation of youth programs Applicants must hold as a minimum a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116) with the 2 additional ASQA-required Trainer and Assessor credential of TAEASS502 and TAELLN411. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate vocational knowledge and industry currency in their subject matter. Foundation Skills trainers in addition must hold the TAEASS00009 Address Foundation Skills in Vocational Practice Skill Set or relevant higher LLN qualifications. Well-developed digital literacy skills and experience with Microsoft Teams desirable Trainers working on our Youth Programs must hold a current Working With Children Check Excellent communication and time management skills required Completion of required compliance paperwork and record keeping is an important component of the Training and Assessment role Current First Aid Certificate desirable Class C Drivers license required A team player with a sense of humour is a must for this role. We work together to make a difference in peoples lives - if you wish to join us apply now. SEEK: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50012911 Email: [email protected] Applications Close: 12th June 2020 Suitable applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews

21.01.2022 and here they are... fresh bright colours for Spring and our new Term 4 program. Courses will be uploaded to the website over the next couple of days and the program will be out and about in a couple of weeks time. Hope to see you here next term!

21.01.2022 Lake Illawarra was at its sparkling best this morning! A beautiful day to visit Jetty's By the Lake to discuss training in technology for the residents fortunate to live down there :)

21.01.2022 Derrian ran the first Creative Kids - Teenagers Art, Mandala Stones on Saturday with all participants rating the course highly! Comments recorded about what they enjoyed the most included: "Relaxation and the opportunity to meet new people" "How calming and therapeutic it is"... "Able to be creative and comfortable" At just the cost of the voucher this course was FREE so look out for it again next year!

21.01.2022 FREE Frontline Yoga for Frontline professionals is starting up soon! These classes are specifically designed for personnel that service or have served on the front lines of the community including police, firefighters, paramedics, military, healthcare workers and volunteer emergency services. Enrol here at https://www.weaillawarra.com.au//lifest/health-and-beauty

20.01.2022 "Cook like a Nonna!" - an online community event for the over 50s! If you are over 50 we invite you to attend this one of a kind cooking demonstration hosted by Gina Ottaway, previous MasterChef contestant, 2018. She will show you how to make homemade filo pastry; how to roll it, fill it and bake it! When: Friday 11 September Time: 10 am to 12 pm Venue: The comfort of your own home... Fee: FREE This session will be an interactive online chat session and will give you the opportunity to ask Gina any questions you may have from the comfort of your own home! So that we know you will be joining us please give us a call on 4226 1622 or enrol online at https://www.weaillawarra.com.au/co/lifestyle/food-and-wine so that we can touch base with you beforehand and prepare you to get online for this unique experience. See you there!

20.01.2022 Passionate teacher, but feel you cant make the impact you want on your students as part of the system? Need more flexibility and the chance to build meaningful relationships with students so you can help break through their learning barriers? Believe that every student, no matter what has come before, deserves the opportunity to succeed and that they can with the right support?... Alesco Illawarra is an independent Special Assistance School for Years 9-12, registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority. Based in Wollongong with additional campuses in the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, our purpose is to create capable, confident and self-assured young people who are connected to their community and able to forge a path to a productive future. Many students enrolled at Alesco Illawarra have experienced trauma in their lives. Our students may have significant gaps in academic achievement and find it difficult to learn in a large group setting, while sometimes presenting with social-emotional problems in school. We are looking for an excellent primary or secondary trained educator to fill a temporary vacancy working with our Stage 5 students until the end of Term 2, with the possibility of ongoing work until the end of 2020 and beyond. : https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//primary-secondary-teacher/

20.01.2022 Well done you Zak! Pictured here with CEO, David Fuller, Zak completed his Certificate III Business Studies and is now moving forward with Certificate IV Business. A great achievement Zak - well done!

20.01.2022 NEW COURSE!! BYO sewing machine and whip up a washable 3 layer mask for yourself and family members. You will learn how to make both a pleated style and a fitted mask. Enrol at https://www.weaillawarra.com.au//lif/fashion-and-textiles

20.01.2022 We are looking forward to hosting kids African Drumming classes here at WEA Illawarra next term! We have a session for 5-8 year olds and another one for 9-12 years olds. Check out the links to enrol here: https://www.weaillawarra.com.au/c/lifestyle/dance-and-music

19.01.2022 A big congratulations to Alexia who finished her Business administration traineeship. Her employees have been so impressed with her she will now be doing a certificate 4 traineeship. Do you want to hire a trainee? Contact Bonnie or Dannelle who can assist 4226 1622

19.01.2022 Congratulations Lara! All the very best with your traineeship, enjoy your new position

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Annelise on completing your Cert IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting! Bonnie and Jo are going to miss having you in their classes - all the best in your future career!

17.01.2022 It has been a busy sewing term this month for Jo! 2 full sewing classes, kids sewing classes, mask making classes and an alterations class! Looking forward to seeing what students in the sewing classes whip up this term - the cushions here are from the kids first lesson :) Well done everyone!

16.01.2022 Great photos taken by Katherine in the current Long Exposure Photography Stage 1 class - thank you! Sam's next class will start on Thursday 19 November and is open to all current and new students. https://www.weaillawarra.com.au//lif/photography-and-film

16.01.2022 A big welcome to Braiden from the Youth Path program as he starts his internship in IT with WEA Illawarra. Congratulations Braden, we hope you enjoy your time with us. If you have a position in your organisation and would like to trial a young person please contact Bonnie on 4226 1622 or [email protected]

16.01.2022 Spring was definitely in the air when these ladies joined their tutor Robyn in the Botanical Gardens on Sunday. The course was Make and Share Photos on Your iPhone! What a great day out

16.01.2022 Celebrating NAIDOC week! The Alesco Illawarra staff had a cultural awareness training and team building day at the beginning of this year run by the Koori Kulcha Experience (located at the Kazcare Community Centre in Bowral) Attached are some photos from the day and one of the final artwork altogether, which was made up of 4 individual panels.

15.01.2022 Zak, our always helpful and an all round good sport admin assistant, trialling our covid safe massage table. Thanks Zak!

14.01.2022 "Cook like a Nonna!" - an online community event for the over 50s! If you are over 50 we invite you to attend this one of a kind cooking demonstration hosted by Gina Ottaway, previous MasterChef contestant, 2018. She will show you how to make homemade filo pastry; how to roll it, fill it and bake it! When: Friday 11 September Time: 10 am to 12 pm Venue: The comfort of your own home... Fee: FREE This session will be an interactive online chat session and will give you the opportunity to ask Gina any questions you may have from the comfort of your own home! So that we know you will be joining us please give us a call on 4226 1622 or enrol online at https://www.weaillawarra.com.au/co/lifestyle/food-and-wine so that we can touch base with you beforehand and prepare you to get online for this unique experience. See you there!

14.01.2022 I dont know about you but I have been missing having a good high energy dance to groovy rhythms. This dance is Djole, choreography by Epizo Bangoura, danced out Damo style. We only have a few spots left in our 4 week dance course at WEA Illawarra. Its starts this Friday at 6pm and you can book online at www.weaillawarra.com.au/courses/lifestyle/dance-and-music This is a COVID safe event so places are limited and I will be wearing my mask.

14.01.2022 The most fun was had when it was time to slap the pastry in this mornings live streamed cooking demonstration!

12.01.2022 Dont let that voucher go to waste! Classes are starting soon!

12.01.2022 Now that room looks familiar as does that mosaic style :) Everyone will be happy to know that Term 3 planning is in progress and our courses will be back on in August.... yaay!!!

11.01.2022 Thanks to Bonnie for flagging with us Wave FM's "It's in the Bag" project which helps make a difference to those experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or doing it tough ahead of Christmas. Glad we could all help out

11.01.2022 WEA Illawarra are registered as a COVID Safe business. Enjoy your studies knowing that you are in a safe environment and that standards are being consistently maintained to keep us all healthy and well :)

11.01.2022 We are currently planning for Term 4 and wondered what you would like to see included in the Leisure Skills program, OR, if you have a course or hobby/skill you would like to offer up for inclusion? We look forward to hearing from you :)

10.01.2022 Great tenacity shown by the teachers and students at Alesco school - well done everyone!

09.01.2022 Looking for some creative inspiration? Why not pop in on Sams exhibition at the Project Gallery (Project Artspace) on Auburn Street, opening night Friday 14th of August from 6pm. Sam teaches Long Exposure Photography here at WEA Illawarra :)

09.01.2022 Its not too late to register for this online session tomorrow. Please go to our website and enrol so that we can send you the info to join it. https://www.weaillawarra.com.au/co/lifestyle/food-and-wine

08.01.2022 Thank you to Gina for an excellent live streamed cooking demonstration this morning for our Be Connected Community Engagement activity. I think we will all be trying our hand at Spanakopita this weekend! Thank you!

04.01.2022 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - WEA ILLAWARRA ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED. The WEA Illawarra is governed by a skills based Board which is currently recruiting for two vacancies, one in each of the following specific skills areas : Mental Health ( Demonstrated experience and... leadership in the mental health sector in policy, advocacy or service planning and/or delivery or lived experience); and, Legal Services ( Demonstrated experience within the legal sector or in the nfp sector requiring the use of legal skills) Please send expressions of interest to: [email protected]

04.01.2022 Tell someone you know who might benefit from this great deal! First in best dressed, dont miss out!

03.01.2022 Time is running out!! Enrol today for this free online event on Friday. Book in here to receive all the online details! https://www.weaillawarra.com.au/co/lifestyle/food-and-wine

03.01.2022 TERM 3 starts back next week and our classes are filling fast! Enrol with confidence that WEA Illawarra is COVID safe and that every precaution is being taken to keep us all safe and well! See you there! www.weaillawarra.com.au

02.01.2022 Thanks to Lee-Anne for her informative and interesting Reiki session today. All 4 participants are now certified in First Degree in the Usui System of Natural Healing and left the session fully relaxed! Great course!

01.01.2022 Stunning photographs by Helen from Sams Long Exposure Photography class! We cant wait to see what they do this week! The course has been so popular it has now been extended to 2 x 4 week courses in Term 4. Enrol here today before they fill up! https://www.weaillawarra.com.au//lif/photography-and-film https://www.weaillawarra.com.au//lif/photography-and-film

01.01.2022 Drumming is a great way to de-stress and have fun at the same time! Join Damion on Friday nights at WEA Illawarra. COVID-19 SAFETY: Please note that all drums will be sanitised before and after use and each participant will be issued with a pair of cotton gloves to use for the duration of the course. https://www.weaillawarra.com.au//lifestyle/dance-and-music