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Leisure and Wellbeing Courses
Explore enjoyable learning experiences that enrich everyday life.
Leisure & Wellbeing courses at WEA Sydney cover a wide range of enjoyable and enriching topics, from hobbies and games to gardening, travel, wellbeing, and cultural appreciation. These courses are designed to support curiosity, relaxation, and lifelong learning through practical and engaging experiences.
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Rethinking Ageing: Healthy Ageing and the New Life Stage
Rethinking Ageing: Healthy Ageing and the New Life Stage
<p>The old idea of “retirement” is being challenged as people live longer, stay active for longer and rethink what later life can be. In an interactive talk we will look at what social and mental
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The Authentic Voice: Maintenance
The Authentic Voice: Maintenance
<p>Designed to help you strengthen, sustain, and deepen your relationship with your voice, this 4 week course helps you truly connect you with your voice. Through practical, embodied experiences and
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The Sub-Antarctic Islands: Nature, History and Conservation
The Sub-Antarctic Islands: Nature, History and Conservation
<p>Venture into one of the most remote regions on Earth: the sub-Antarctic islands. This course explores their history, biodiversity and ongoing conservation efforts. From early exploration and the
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Australian Native Plants
Australian Native Plants
<p>It's hardly surprising Australian native plants have become so popular. Learn how to identify them, how they have adapted to our environment and why they are perfect, low-maintenance plants for sun
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Communicate with Clarity, Confidence, and Control
Communicate with Clarity, Confidence, and Control
<p>Do you replay conversations in your head, avoid saying what you really mean, or leave interactions wishing you had responded differently? This practical workshop offers mindfulness-based tools to
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Use It or Lose It: Science of Brain Training (Cognitive Remediation)
Use It or Lose It: Science of Brain Training (Cognitive Remediation)
<p>Like physical fitness, brain fitness works best with regular practice. While life experience grows over time, many people notice gradual changes in memory, attention, speed of thinking, and mental
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French for Travel
French for Travel
<p>Learn essential French for travel in this short, practical course - perfect for tourists or business travellers seeking the confidence to communicate abroad.</p>
<p>This short, intensive course
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Seven Days in Berlin
Seven Days in Berlin
<p>Berlin is arguably the most dynamic city in Europe. Seven days in Berlin will help you gain a better understanding of what makes this city tick. We’ll start with an overview of the history of the
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Bonsai for Beginners
Bonsai for Beginners
<p>Discover the history of bonsai and find out which plants are most suitable and how to maintain them. Learn which types of containers, soil, materials and equipment are preferable; and how to prune,
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Shiraz/Syrah: From Soil to Glass
Shiraz/Syrah: From Soil to Glass
<p>Take a deep dive into one of the world’s most expressive red grapes. This intensive course explores Shiraz/Syrah from its Rhône origins to its celebrated Australian forms, with a focus on how place
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