Get Involved
Get Involved
Since our foundation in 1913, many thousands of Sydneysiders have been a part of the WEA Sydney story – and you can be a part of it too, by simply becoming a member, making a donation, joining our council or even teaching at WEA.
Join our Council
Since its foundation in 1913, the WEA has been governed democratically by its students and members through the WEA Board and Council. Why not become an active participant in this unique educational institution? Our Council welcomes new members to its monthly meetings. Members of the Council & Board work closely with staff in ensuring the smooth organisation of the WEA, and in promoting its work as well as vital input into the courses that WEA offers. Any student enrolled in a current WEA class may nominate themselves at any time during the year as a student representative on the Council.
If you would like to join the WEA Sydney Council, please send us an email.
Become a Member
WEA Sydney has a growing membership, consisting of students, WEA club members, and individuals just keen to support what WEA does – provide the best short courses in Sydney. Membership only costs $25 for a 1 Year Membership or $60 for a 3 Year Membership and comes with many benefits:
- A Member discount of 12.5% on all courses & events (for more information, visit our Discounts & Special Offers page)
- Free enrolment into one of our two special annual free Members Lectures presented by leading tutors on entertaining and enthralling topics
- An invitation to our always popular mid-year Members’ Function, and our end-of-year Christmas drinks party for WEA Sydney tutors and staff
- The chance to win a $250 voucher in the Members’ Draw every term
- The WEA Sydney Newsletter either priority mailed or emailed to you quarterly, so you can keep up to date with all our events and activities, and have an insider's view on how WEA works
- Priority mailing of term course catalogues
You can join or renew a membership using the below links:
Donate to WEA Sydney
As an independent not-for-profit organisation, whose sole aim is the provision of educational courses and activities for its students, WEA Sydney is able to raise support funding from the public through gifts and donations. Largely self-funding through the fees that it charges for its courses, WEA Sydney attempts to keep these fees to the lowest level possible, and to offer extensive concessions for the elderly and for social security beneficiaries. Public or private donations assist WEA Sydney in this process, and any gift or donation to WEA Sydney over $2 is tax-deductible.
This public contribution is an important source of financial support for WEA Sydney. All donations go directly to WEA Sydney's educational activities, enabling our courses to be presented in the best possible setting, with the latest teaching equipment. WEA Sydney is committed to offering its students the best value possible, and your help through a small donation adds significantly to this objective. If you would like to donate to WEA Sydney, please contact us on 9264 2781.
WEA Sydney is licenced by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient under Subdivisions 30-BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 - Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 and item 2.1.7.
Join the WEA Ramblers
WEA Ramblers Sydney provides walks for up to 500 members, with a varied program every weekend and on weekdays. Our leaders plan walks in the national parks accessible from Sydney, as well as in Sydney’s suburbs. All walks are graded for difficulty and planned around public transport. New walks are added regularly.
Visit their website at www.wearamblers.org.au, email them at enquiries@wearamblers.org.au