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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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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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Practical Mindfulness Tools for Stress
Practical Mindfulness Tools for Stress
<p>Stress is a natural response, but when it becomes constant it can drain energy, cloud thinking and wear down wellbeing. This practical two-session course helps you understand how stress works and
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Mindfulness Through the Senses: Simple Practices for Calm and Wellbeing
Mindfulness Through the Senses: Simple Practices for Calm and Wellbeing
<p>This gentle and practical course introduces mindfulness in a simple and enjoyable way, using the senses as a natural doorway into calm and presence.</p>
<p>Each week, participants explore a
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Thailand: A Wellness Haven - Exploring Health Tourism Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
Thailand: A Wellness Haven - Exploring Health Tourism Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
<p>Thailand has become a leading destination for health and wellness tourism, attracting visitors from around the world. This course explores how and why this industry has grown. We examine different
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Create New Plants and Save Money!
Create New Plants and Save Money!
<p>Why buy plants when you can create them yourself? Take home free plants from this course. Learn the many methods of creating new plants, including cuttings, division, layering, grafting and more.
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The Noble Grape: A Deep Dive into Pinot Noir
The Noble Grape: A Deep Dive into Pinot Noir
<p>Dive into Pinot Noir, the 'heartbreak grape.' This course explores its delicate characteristics, challenging viticulture, and gentle winemaking techniques. Compare classic French Burgundy with
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