Atwea College Employee Directory

Since 1913, WEA Hunter has delivered a diverse range of learning opportunities for all sections of the company's community. The Workers' Educational Association originated in England and was introduced into Australia in 1913. In its heyday it operated in every state except Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Nowadays, the WEA exists in Ne... w South Wales (Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong) and in South Australia (Adelaide). Courses were first offered in the Hunter in 1913 in Newcastle, Waratah and Cessnock. The Northern Branch of the WEA of NSW formed in Newcastle in March 1917. WEA Hunter is the 5th largest provider of community based adult learning in NSW* and when Government Contract Training, Business and Industry Training and Youth Programs are added - this not only makes WEA Hunter one of the largest but also one of the most diverse training providers in NSW. While most of the company's income is generated from the general community, the company also successfully tender for government funded and private sector business funded courses and programs. A course guide is produced and distributed, detailing all programs available as fee-for-service. WEA Hunter is committed to ensuring training is available to all sectors of the community, including business operators and corporate clients.Read More