UWA Extension

With a few tweaks you could improve your writing, whether it’s for work, blog or personal correspondence. Linguist Daniel Midgley presents a fun and easy crash course in English grammar. Along the way, he’ll show you how language really works. Some well-placed commas will make you feel better. OUTLINE: Session 1: The basics: Nouns, verbs, and all that Session 2: Advanced grammar for advanced dummies: Tense, aspect, and mood Session 3: Getting structural: Phrases and clauses Session ... [More]

Evidence is increasing that being and staying fit can delay ageing and prevent disease, and that it is essential for maximising work performance. But knowing that fitness is important and actually achieving it are two different things, especially considering the amount of confusing and conflicting information out there. This workshop with physiologist David Beard will enable you to develop a fitness program that will work for you whatever your current level of fitness or work and fa... [More]

Just as physical health improves wellbeing, being brain fit helps you learn effectively, remember more and maintain clear thinking when under pressure. This workshop will enable you to develop your own brain fitness program based on healthy nutrition, mental challenge, stress management and physical exercise. The good news is that everyone can benefit – you are never too old to start and never too young to begin. The workshop includes six weeks online follow-up with Dr. Jenny to hel... [More]

Consultants, small business owners, freelancers and anybody whose personal reputation is an important part of their business now need to project a good image online. This course will show participants to the various ways to promote their work and develop their platform online and will include hands on activities to get the process well underway. Participants will set up and optimise a Facebook business page, learn about using Twitter and LinkedIn effectively, and gain plenty of usef... [More]

Writing your life story can be a way to preserve memories for your family. But it can also be so much more. Whether you’re interested in writing a comprehensive record of your life or discovering which pieces of your life could be turned into an engaging short piece of work for the wider public, this course is for you. Everyone’s life contains enough excitement, emotion and adventure to form the basis of a wonderful story. But how do you begin to write about your experiences, your p... [More]

Anxiety, poor sleep and a runaway, overactive mind may be signs of stress. Over time, these damage our health and make us very miserable. Fortunately, you can easily lower your levels of arousal and muscle tension within a minute or so if you know how. Learn how to relax a little, many times a day, and restore balance and control. Meditation is a technique that helps you relax quickly and calm your mind, whenever you want to. It is easy to do once you understand how it works. In thi... [More]

At last the truth about weight loss from people who aren’t trying to sell you a radical diet or ‘guaranteed’ program that just won’t work. Discover the essential steps you must take to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. There are no diet plans, because you know they don’t work; no magic potions or scams; no false claims about how easy it is. This is about proven strategies for weight control. Two health professionals with over 60 years' experience will share with you the key... [More]

Reading a book can nourish the soul, but sometimes it’s hard to know which books to read. In this discussion session, you will be guided by an author and bibliophile who will introduce and facilitate this novel approach to finding just the right books for you to read next. Afterwards you’ll be sent your own ‘reading prescription’, a selection of books chosen specifically for you. Bibliotherapy is neither unique, nor new – Ancient Greeks described libraries as the ‘healing place for ... [More]

Double your reading speed and improve your comprehension. Learn how to quickly process the large amount of written information we all deal with daily in our business activities or academic studies. You will be provided with the skills to increase your reading speed significantly as well as improve your comprehension and memory. Students completing this course learn how the reading process works and understand how our brains process, store and retrieve information. They learn new tec... [More]

A thought-provoking and practical approach to investment designed to improve your knowledge and understanding of the Australian share market. Suitable for current investors, self-funded retirees, and in particular those who operate a self-managed super fund. Participants in this course receive a copy of Ron’s book, 'The Australian Stockmarket – A guide for players, planners and procrastinators' 9th edition. One of the key benefits of a Self Managed Super fund is investment control. ... [More]