In retirement, there is nothing to stop you going back to school
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Enrolling in classes and courses, whether in person or online, can help retirees stay socially connected, learn new skills, and maintain good health.
Whether a retiree is thinking of face-to-face learning or distance study, expanding your interests and goals can help you:
- stay socially connected,
- maintain good health, and
- get introduced to new ideas and skills.
Gain confidence in technology
The Tech-Savvy Seniors Program at Telstra Australia provides free courses online and at participating public libraries in NSW. Courses are designed to help seniors better use the internet, email, and social media.
Additionally, BeConnected is an Australian Government program with a range of free courses and hobbies to help improve online skills.
Continuing education
There are hundreds of short courses and vocational programs provided by universities and community colleges right across the state. Many offer courses specifically for seniors.
Whether a seniors' preference is for individual learning or more group-based interactions, there are courses offered online or held in classrooms and workshops.
Find your nearest campus or learning centre at Community Colleges Australia.
The University of the Third Age (U3A)
The University of the Third Age is a member organisation for active retirees who share knowledge and experience through a variety of courses.
It operates in seven regions across the wider Sydney metropolitan area and throughout regional NSW.
Course presenters are volunteers who share the knowledge of their profession or interests. Find courses and locations at University of the Third Age Network NSW.
Finally
Pop into the local TAFE and see what technical, creative, and business-related courses suit. There are online short courses at TAFE Digital to upgrade existing skills, expand knowledge or gain new experience and more traditional, trades-based, hands-on learning.