Transforming lives together through education
Education changes everything. With support through donations, volunteering, sharing or growing your skills we can reach more learners and strengthen our community.
Support us with a donation
Your generosity helps us deliver education programs that change lives, building skills, confidence, and real pathways into jobs and community connection.
WEA Illawarra is a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), officially endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), and authorised to fundraise under Section 13A of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (CFN 24108).
Make a tax-deductible donation or leave a gift in your will.
Volunteer
Help others build skills and confidence through mentoring and community support. You do not need to be a tech expert, just patient and willing to help.
- Digital Mentors for older community members
- Assist with events and community programs
- Support course delivery and operations
Teach, train or support at The Community College
Join The Community College by WEA Co, delivering practical skills, creative courses and support programs for adult learners across our region. We offer flexibility, professional growth, wellbeing support and salary packaging benefits.
- Vocational trainers and assessors
- Leisure skills tutors
- Community program facilitators
- Administration and student support roles
Educate and inspire at Novo Education
Be part of an alternative education program for young people in Years 9 to 12 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling or need a more flexible, supportive environment to succeed. We value educators, support staff and mentors committed to student-centred learning and wellbeing.
- Secondary teachers (small class sizes)
- Learning and wellbeing support staff
- Mentors and program specialists
- Vocational skills trainers
Partner with us
Partnerships with local organisations, businesses and community groups help us reach more learners, create innovative programs, and respond to community needs. By working together, we can expand opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, share resources, and have a greater collective impact.
Enrol and engage
Traineeships
Earn and learn with nationally recognised qualifications
Funded courses
Access subsidised training through government initiatives
Seniors courses
Fee-free or low-cost learning for eligible participants
Leisure courses
Discover hobbies, crafts, and creative skills in a friendly setting
Give the Gift of Knowledge
If you are struggling to find a gift for that person in your life who is hard to buy for, why not give them the gift of learning? Purchase one of our gift vouchers that can be used towards the fee of any of our leisure courses. A gift voucher will be issued by WEA Co within three working days and mailed to your address. A copy of the voucher will also be sent to your nominated email address.
