Accessible learning for all walks of life
Whether for fun or to enhance your skills for your job or career, we have a course for you.
At ³Ô¹ÏÏÖ³¡, you can enhance your work skills, complete high school or learn something for fun.
At ³Ô¹ÏÏÖ³¡ you can choose from a variety of education programs.
³Ô¹ÏÏÖ³¡ (formerly Workers Educational Association – Hunter) is one of the largest providers of community-based adult learning in NSW.
From innovative learning programs to niche skills training, Atwea provides our students with flexible and innovative courses and accredited courses. There are literally hundreds of learning options available at Atwea. Classroom, practical, outdoors, online or in your workplace… the choice can be yours.
From qualifications to courses that are just for fun, Atwea has a team of expert teachers, trainers and tutors that are sure to add great value to your learning experience.
Some of ³Ô¹ÏÏÖ³¡’s programs have positions available that are funded by the NSW government. More information about this government funding can be found in the Smart and Skilled and Adult and Community Education sections of the website.
For any enquiries, please contact us on [email protected] or fill in our enquiry form.
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News and events
Latest updates from ³Ô¹ÏÏÖ³¡
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Rowan Cox Transitions to New Role within ³Ô¹ÏÏÖ³¡
³Ô¹ÏÏÖ³¡, a  leading community-based not-for-profit education and training provider, announces a strategic leadership transition as Rowan Cox, current Chief Executive Officer, assumes a new role within the organisation. Read the full Press Release HERE
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Meet our Trainer – Irene Richards
Irene moved from Melbourne to Tuncurry to look after her mother. On arriving she took the opportunity to enrol in courses with Atwea. At the end of her first course she revealed she was a trainer/assessor in information technology and business. She was soon a trainer for Atwea, teaching Tech Savvy Seniors, Computer Basics, Business Digital […]
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Meet Remedial Massage Student Jake
Jake had spent many years working in the hospitality industry and the hours had just become too consuming and left him with no life or time to spend with family. Jake was drawn to the fact that as a Remedial Massage Therapist he didn’t have to be tied to regular business hours and could choose […]
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Beauty school helping students unlock their potential
Our Beauty School is buzzing with anticipation as students begin their day of learning. With the salon open to the public, students get to apply their favourite practical skills like facials, waxing, eyelash tints and spray tans. Each client receiving treatments from the salon gets the students one step closer to their goals. But it’s […]
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Shining the spotlight on our trainer Trudi
Meet our amazing Aged Care and Disability trainer Trudi Van Vuuren. Trudi started with Atwea in 2021 and trains the Certificate III in Aged Care and Certificate III in Disability. She also assists clients with medication and helps out with traineeships. Trudi is passionate about providing training that supports the transformation of lives by providing […]