WEA Hunter

WEA Hunter (Workers Educational Association Hunter) is the fifth largest provider of community-based adult learning in NSW. It is also one of the sector's most diverse education providers offering government contract training, vocational education training and youth education. Best known for its lifestyle programs, WEA Hunter is also a registered RTO delivering specialist skills and VET courses as well as the Alesco education model for young people aspiring to complete high school studies.

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Passion for education attracts local expert to WEA Hunter

Jul 6, 2017

A career in the military, education and compliance is behind the latest recruit to WEA Hunter’s senior management team. Nicola (Nikki) Bartlett has been appointed as the Senior Education Services Manager of the Hunter-based educational and training organisation. Nikki established her love of the education sector when she studied at university and then became a…
Local legends needed to support learning pathways

Jun 19, 2017

Provider of community based adult learning, WEA Hunter is offering a unique business and community partnership program for those who might not currently have the means to study or learn. WEA Hunter Foundation’s WEA 200: Legends of Learning program offers a $200 education scholarship to people with a desire to learn new skills, grow confidence,…
Partnership offers students employment pathways

Apr 6, 2017

WEA Hunter and Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community have joined forces to provide students with a unique opportunity to undertake pre-vocational training as a pathway to potential employment within the aged and community care sector. In February this year, 35 people began a pre-vocational course in ‘Individual Support’ that is designed to assist suitable persons to…
Educational milestones for WEA Hunter’s retiring Chair

Aug 25, 2016

Former head of WEA Hunter and WEA Hunter Foundation, Ben Grushka, has announced his retirement from executive duties at the end of August following 14 years with the organisation. Ben was appointed Executive Director of WEA Hunter in 2002 and dedicated himself to enhancing learning and development opportunities for individuals. During his tenure, Ben helped develop one of the region’s highly regarded…
New faces join WEA Hunter Board

Jul 8, 2016

Brian Doyle OAM, Samantha Atkin and Christopher Seysener have been appointed Directors of the WEA Hunter Board. Brian Doyle is a former owner/partner of Turnbull Hill Lawyers of Charlestown and was recently awarded the Medal of Australia for his service to the law and his community. He has more than five decades experience as a…