WEA adult learning

The Workers' Educational Association of South Australia Incorporated, founded in 1913 and known locally as the WEA, is Australia's largest non-government adult community education organisation. The WEA was founded to support working men and women to access education they could not otherwise afford. The WEA today operates as an innovative, flexible provider of adult learning and remains committed t

o making education accessible for all with moderately priced short courses. The WEA is an independent, non-government association almost completely funded by the student fees that it receives. There are generally no pre-requisites for courses and no assessment or exams. VISION
To provide opportunities and pathways for all adults to improve and enrich their lives through lifelong learning, supporting equity access and social justice. MISSION
To provide a broad range of learning opportunities which meet community needs and expectations and provide pathways to work, further study and personal development; in an inclusive, welcoming environment for the benefit of both individuals and the society at large. PHILOSOPHIES
• Learning is a means by which adults can expand and enrich their lives by developing their skills and understanding of themselves, their community and the wider world
• Every adult has a right to lifelong learning
• Educational opportunity is best served by offering a diverse range of services
• Every adult should have equality of access to education
• Students should be able to take an active part in the educational direction of their learning programs
• Social inequities and injustices can be addressed through education
• Education programs should respond to the needs of communities
• Lifelong learning can bring about positive change in society. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
• Offer a broad range of quality adult education programs.
• Provide opportunities for enriching learning experiences which empower people.
• Respond to changing community needs.
• Provide learning opportunities particularly to disadvantaged groups.
• Encourage active community participation in the organisation.
• Provide pathways for study or work.
• Work towards a more just, equal, open and democratic society.