Community & Special Interest CoursesCommunity Courses do not offer qualification, but are a great way to meet friends and connect in the community.

Community CoursesA variety of short courses across a wide range of interest subjects can be accessed through the Community Centres in North Sydney. The courses usually last a term and are a great way to meet people in the community while learning a new skill. See the Community Centres brochure for more information or go to: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/communitycentres

Computer CoursesBoth Crows Nest Centre and Neutral Bay Community Centre have computer clubs to assist Seniors (55+) and people with disabilities to learn how to use computer technology in a comfortable and nonthreatening environment. Crows Nest Computer Club: www.cnccc.org.au Neutral Bay Community Centre: 9953 6447

Other Creative PursuitsThere are a number of small organizations in the North Sydney area offering courses in everything from music, dance, singing and acting to art and modelling. For further information visit the Online Community Directory and do a search on your interest subject at: www.northsydney.nsw..gov.au/communitydirectory

School for Self KnowledgeKirribilli Neighborhood Centre16-18 Fitzroy, Kirribilli 2065www.schoolforselfknowledge.orgIndependent, non-profit, non-religious organisation running self-awareness courses, four times per year.

Foundation StudiesFoundation studies are offered at TAFE, colleges and Universities and are designed to prepare students for academic study in Australia.

ACU College (see previous page)Elite Education Institute (see previous page)TAFE NSW St Leonards (see previous page)

Computer Classes at Neutral Bay Community Centre

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) 13 14 50Ask for an interpreter in your language to contact North Sydney Council on 9936 8100. This is a free Service for Council related enquiries.

Further information on Adult Education in North Sydney can be found in the online Community Directory: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/communitydirectory

Edited July 2020. If you detect an error or have any comments email council@northsydney.nsw.gov.au or phone 9936 8100 and ask for the Community Information Officer.

For an electronic version of this brochure go to: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/adulted

Thank you to ACU for supplying the cover photograph of students outside the ACU campus. For further details on attending ACU go to: www.acu.edu.au

www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/adulted

Adult Education in

North Sydney

North Sydney CouncilWebsite: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.auEmail: council@northsydney.nsw.gov.auTelephone: 9936 8100PO Box 12, North Sydney NSW 2059200 Miller St, North Sydney

Vocational Education & Training (VET)Focus on courses and training offering practical, hands-on skills for work.

ACU College (See also Australian Catholic University)The centre for vocational education and training at ACU, 40 Edward St. Diploma of Nursing offered from 2020.

Apprenticeship Support Australia140 Arthur St, North Sydney 20601300 363 831www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.auInformation and support for both apprentices and employers of apprentices.

Elite Education Vocational InstituteLevel 2, 1 James Place, North Sydney 20609957 5588https://vocational.ee.edu.auDiplomas in Business, Accounting and IT.

HBA Learning CentresLevel 5, 118 Walker St, North Sydney 20601300 721 503https://hba.edu.auTraining and assessment, work health and safety, and children’s services.

International School of Colour & Design ISCD North Sydney CampusLevel 3, 118 Walker St, North Sydney 20608355 3838www.iscd.edu.auDiplomas, Certificates and short courses in colour and design.

Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE (see TAFE)

Red EducationNorth Sydney CampusLevel 5, 53 Walker St, North Sydney 20601300 651 917www.rededucation.comSpecializing in the IT industry.

Higher Education (University)Universities offer undergraduate and postgraduate studies and qualifications including Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelors and Masters of Arts and Sciences.

Australian Catholic University (ACU)40 Edward St, North Sydney 20601300 275 228www.acu.edu.auDegrees offered in education and arts, health sciences, law and business, theology and philosophy (also see ACU College for VET courses and Foundation Studies).

For details of other universities with campuses in the Sydney area, go to: https://australianuniversities.click/new-south-wales/sydney/

For details of courses all across Australia, go to: www.courseseeker.edu.au

Technical & Further Education (TAFE)Government funded training organisation, traditionally offering VET education, but also offering academic and foundation courses.

TAFE NSW St Leonards Campus213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards 2065131 674www.tafensw.edu.au/locations/northern-sydney/st-leonardsA wide range of TAFE courses from art and design to automotive and maritime to hospitality and media.

TAFE NSW Bradfield Senior CollegeBuilding A, 213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards 20659942 0399https://bradfield.nsw.edu.au/HSC and TAFE alternative pathways with an emphasis on the creative industries.

English Language StudiesEnglish language courses help prepare students and new migrants for study and work, and conversation classes help connect to others in the community.

AMEP Adult Migrant English ProgramTAFE NSW St Leonards CampusBuilding P, 213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards 20651800 114 707www.tafensw.edu.au/amepUp to 510 hours of English language tuition to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants.

Elite Education Institute (See Elite Education in VET)Offers General English courses and ELICOS courses for International students to pursue higher education.https://vocational.ee.edu.au/course/general-english/

NSW Adult Migrant English Service (AMES) https://ames.edu.au/Online English courses via TAFE NSW.

English Conversation Classes

Crows Nest Centre 9439 5122 www.crowsnestcentre.org.auAlso hosts Reach Your Potential, a free employability workshop for migrants with skills from overseas. Email migrant.workshop@gmail.com for more information.

St Peters’ Presbyterian Church 0421 436 476

St Thomas’ Anglican Church 8908 4800www.st-thomas.org.au/get-involved/conversationclasses

See Also:

National Centre for English Language Teaching Resources (NCELTR) https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/555345

NSW State Library www.sl.nsw.gov.au/learning/tertiary-student-groups

The Reading Writing Hotline www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au