• Diverse Group Activities: SkillWise offers a wide range of group activities, including Music and Dance, Cooking, Textiles, Art, Filmmaking, and Model Making, tailored to shared interests and hobbies.

  • Short Courses: We provide short courses that offer taster experiences across various domains, encouraging exploration and skill development in a supportive setting.

  • Community and Connection: Our site is a vibrant space for socializing and forging friendships, fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can connect, share experiences, and find camaraderie.

SkillWise Groups

Answering Gaps in the Community

  • Mainstream Options and In-House Activities: SkillWise prioritizes mainstream options for your goals but offers in-house activities to meet unique needs not found in the community.

  • Collaborative Learning: Our approach includes learning alongside individuals or connecting with working professionals to provide the best support.

  • Group Ideas Welcome: Have an idea for a group you'd like SkillWise to run? Let us know and we’ll explore the possibility.

ACE Learning

  • Promoting Lifelong Learning: Adult and Community Education (ACE) Aotearoa is the leading body promoting good practice for lifelong learning in adult and community education.

  • Diverse Educational Offerings: Located within the tertiary sector, ACE offers foundational skills like literacy, numeracy, and language, as well as personal interest courses, catering to both new and experienced learners.

  • Community-Based Learning: ACE supports individual and group learning across various contexts, promoting whānau empowerment, equity, active citizenship, and sustainable development, with over 60,000 learners engaged in more than 7,500 programmes.