Founded in 1913, the Workers' Educational Association of South Australia (WEA) is Australia’s largest adult community education organisation, offering affordable and flexible learning options for anyone aged 15 and over.

Each year, around 17,000 people take part in nearly 1,200 short courses, with five Course Guides released annually and all course details kept up to date online. Along with a huge mix of skills and enrichment classes, the WEA also offers overseas tours, support for people with disabilities, and WEA Clubs for those wanting to keep exploring their interests. Courses run across more than 30 locations around metropolitan Adelaide, with many held at the conveniently located WEA Centre on Angas Street.
This latest edition features 41 brand new courses, with even more ways to learn, grow, and try something new.
Find fresh offerings spanning career pathways, wellbeing, creativity, and practical skills including topics like working in the funeral industry, stress-free social media, resilience training, meditation, music, writing, interior decorating, and jewellery making. There’s something for every curiosity and every stage of life.
And for those dreaming of a future getaway, a new WEA Travel tour is now open for bookings. Join historian Dr Denis Binnion on a beautiful autumn heritage tour to Armidale and the New England region of New South Wales in October 2026. With grand historic homes, rich regional history, stunning landscapes, and time to relax and explore, it’s an experience not to be missed.
Explore all new WEA courses for 2026 at www.wea-sa.com.au