Learning City

In Wollongong, we value learning as a key to growth

"We learn throughout life, with and from one another, anywhere and everywhere, to belong, grow, adapt and thrive!"

We promote inclusive lifelong learning for all ages, contexts, and purposes, especially in our rapidly changing world. This means learning:

Throughout life, at all ages,
In diverse spaces, contexts and people groups, and
For personal, social, emotional and professional growth.

Our Learning City vision

Our vision is to support our community in embracing lifelong learning, adapting to change, and building a sense of belonging. We aim to create opportunities for everyone to grow and thrive, now and into the future. We want to collaborate to make quality learning opportunities accessible, fostering social harmony, sustainability and innovation.

To help achieve this vision, we've applied to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, which provides an international benchmark and would connect us with national and global best practices in lifelong learning.

Our learning goals

Goal 1 - Strengthen learning foundations
Goal 2 - Learning in communities
Goal 3 - Learning with nature
Goal 4 - Learning for work and the economy
Goal 5 - Learning for leadership and innovation

Learn anywhere

Learning happens everywhere, across all stages of life and in many different settings. From early childhood centres, schools, TAFE and universities to libraries, galleries, natural spaces, online platforms, community groups, learning for adults and U3A - learning is all around us and there are countless ways to learn, grow and connect.

Alongside local education and community organisations, we are committed to supporting lifelong learning. Together, we’re working to create inclusive and accessible opportunities that help individuals achieve their goals and contribute to a thriving community.

Explore the resources and events below to discover learning opportunities for children, adults, and families. You can also read stories from local lifelong learners who are embracing education in all its forms.

Resources for learning

Here are some more opportunities to learn in our community and online.

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Events for learning

Wollongong City Council provides learning opportunities for people of all ages through our libraries, Botanic Garden, Art Gallery, Youth Centre and many of our other services.

Upcoming events that can teach you something new are shown below, or explore our full Events Calendar to find more activities.