Community Courses
SUMMER 2015
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What’s inside? Summer 2015 with UWA Extension
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community courses
The UWA Extension Summer 2015 community courses start from mid-January through to the end of March. Courses are arranged chronologically – be sure to visit extension.uwa.edu.au to make an enrolment or find the latest information about any course.
KNOWLEDGE & IDEAS HISTORY & THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
CREATIVITY
WRITING, PAINTING & DRAWING
PHOTOGRAPHY
POINT, SHOOT & POST-WORK
LIFE & LIVING
MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLBEING
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE, GADGETS & THE INTERNET
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online courses
Online courses run every 6 weeks all through the year and are a great way to expand your knowledge and skills at a more convenient and relaxed pace.
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Quick Q&A
About the community courses Who can enrol in these courses? Our community courses are open to the general public; you do not need to be part of UWA to enrol, but you do have to be be at least 16 years old. How do I enrol in a course? You can search, choose and enrol in your course at extension.uwa.edu.au. You’ll need to provide a name and contact email for each person enrolling. Course fees need to be paid in full using your credit/debit card. How do I know when I’m enrolled and where to go? An enrolment confirmation for each student and a tax invoice for the payer will be sent to the email address you give us. You can also check on your enrolments or the time and place through the Student Portal at extension. uwa.edu.au/student-portal. What if I need to cancel or switch my enrolment? If you change your mind or wish to transfer to another course date, you’ll need to email us at least 10 working days before your course starts at extension@uwa.edu.au, which will incur a $16.50 administration fee. Do your venues offer universal access? In most cases, yes. Please let us know well before enrolling in your course if you have any specific access or mobility requirements. Where’s the rest of the fine print? For the full version of our terms and conditions of business and any unanswered questions, be sure to go to extension.uwa.edu.au/terms-and-conditions.
Dates, times, venues, course fees and content in this brochure are correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information be sure to check the course/class at extension.uwa.edu.au.
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17 JANUARY
14 hours of workshops
Better photography – the basics Bob Litchfield
Grasp the basics of photography in a weekend. Learn how a digital camera works, the jargon, and some simple foolproof tips. Bring along your failed photos and find out what went wrong. Practical information that every photographer needs to know will be offered. You will gain the confidence to switch the camera off auto mode and start creating your own images. A DSLR camera is recommended for the practical session. CCNP027 $225 9.00am-4.00pm Saturday 17 January | UWA 2.00pm-6.00pm Sunday 18 January | Field trip 6.30pm-9.30pm Wednesday 21 January | UWA
17 JANUARY
5 hour workshop
Read with speed Carmel McGillicuddy
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 lives, from reading for leisure, to business activities or academic studies. Learn the skills to increase your reading speed significantly as well as improve your comprehension and memory. CCFF004 $249 9.30am-2.30pm Saturday 17 January | UWA
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18 JANUARY
6 hour workshop
Mindfulness 101 Eric Harrison
Mindfulness is both a Buddhist practice and a psychological therapy. In this workshop Eric Harrison from the Perth Meditation Centre will map out this territory, place it in the context of modern brain science and help you make it your own. He will illustrate the concepts of ‘paying attention’ and ‘being in the present’ through awareness techniques that can be done repeatedly throughout any day. CCBF405 $149 9.00am-3.00pm Sunday 18 January | UWA
18 JANUARY
6 hour workshop
Drawing for non-drawers Karen Frankel
Overcome your fear of putting your mark on paper by learning some basic drawing techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. Learn how to see through an artist’s eyes, and then put these new skills into practice. Discover how to draw creatively even if you think you cannot. Materials are included. CCND003 $159 10.00am-4.00pm Sunday 18 January | UWA
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22 JANUARY 6 hours of workshops Find your balance with the Alexander Technique Glenn B. Swift
Glenn B. Swift has taught this technique for over twenty years, counting Hugh Jackman amongst his pupils. Any type of performance can be improved by learning simple changes, beginning with balance of the head and the function of breath. Actors, musicians, dancers and other ordinary people will benefit. Bad backs and stiff necks are also addressed. Participants also receive a private consultation with an AuSTAT registered teacher. CCFE002 $159 6.30pm-8.30pm starts Thursday 22 January (3 weeks) | UWA
28 JANUARY
2 hour forum
Art Forum
Help for those who feel stuck Daniela Dlugocz
Are you finding it hard to finish that painting or drawing? Do you need guidance to complete your portfolio and take that next step? In this motivational workshop, get feedback and help to reach your creative goal. CCNW019 $29 6.30pm-8.30pm Wednesday 28 January | UWA
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29 JANUARY
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Your best shape
The honest truth about weight control David Beard, Glenn Cardwell
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. Two health professionals with over 60 years’ experience will share with you the proven strategies for weight control. CCLN005 $89 7.00pm-9.30pm Thursday 29 January | UWA
31 JANUARY
6 hour workshop
Drawing the human face Daniela Dlugocz
Capturing the human face is challenging, but essential for portraiture. Experiment with different materials and shading techniques to create more than just a face on paper and invoke expression and atmosphere. All sessions with life model. CCND007 $169 10.00am-4.00pm Saturday 31 January | UWA
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3 FEBRUARY
1 hour seminar
Longevity – a healthy choice? Alex Cohen
Are we ageing reasonably? Is our body outliving our brain? Longevity is increasing exponentially, but the social and economic consequences of this cannot be ignored. We have access to additives, supplements, and stimulants but we may not be using them wisely. CCLN008 $19 7.00pm-8.00pm Tuesday 3 February | UWA
4 FEBRUARY
6 hours of workshops
Grammar glamour What do you really need to know to write well? Patricia Kershaw
Gain a basic understanding of functional grammar at the clause, sentence, paragraph and whole text levels. Grammatical choices in relation to different types of texts, such as narratives, arguments and reports, will also be discussed. CCPL001 $189 6.30pm-8.30pm starts Wednesday 4 February (3 weeks) | UWA
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5 FEBRUARY
12.5 hours of workshops
Turning your life into a story Natasha Lester
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 past and your memories? This course will cover all forms of life-writing including memoir, family history, the personal essay and blogging. CCPW003 $169 6.30pm-9.00pm starts Thursday 5 February (5 weeks) | UWA
7 FEBRUARY
7 hour workshop
Devious art of plotting your novel John Harman
Many writers find plotting difficult. A good plot is both the skeleton and tendons of a story. By understanding and experimenting with the nine-point arc of a typical plot, you will learn the devious art of plotting. Discover that plots are driven by the wilful or unconscious desires of the protagonists and that plot and character are two sides of the same coin. CCPW142 $169 9.30am-4.30pm Saturday 7 February | UWA
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8 FEBRUARY
7 hours of workshops
Practical photography (Beginners) Dale Neill
Digital cameras have more controls and features than film cameras and yet most often they are not employed to full effect. Gain the confidence to operate your camera and its features to produce better photographs of people, places or things. It’s surprising how much of a difference a little instruction makes. CCNP303 $199 10.00am-3.00pm Sunday 8 February | UWA 6.00pm-8.00pm Thursday 12 February | UWA
10 FEBRUARY
8 hours of workshops
Learn (to love) the fine art of technical writing and editing Laura King
Seeking corporate or academic success, or to get ahead in everyday life with clear and concise writing? Learn (to love) the fine art of technical writing and editing, and how to create a coherent structure. Bring along your own work-in-progress. CCPL002 $219 6.30pm-8.30pm starts Tuesday 10 February (4 weeks) | UWA
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14 FEBRUARY
5 hour workshop
Making the most of your iPad and its apps Alejandro Tearney
The Apple iPad has changed how we think of ‘computers’. There are thousands of different apps for the iPad covering photography, books, calendar and productivity applications, news and magazines, videos, music and more. Alejandro Tearney will chart your way through the vast array of apps to help you find the best of the best and how to make the most of this amazing device. CCTC013 $169 9.00am-2.00pm Saturday 14 February | CCGS, Claremont
14 FEBRUARY
7 hours of workshops
Practical photography (Intermediate) Dale Neill
Designed for those who know the basic functions and features of their digital camera and wish to learn more (or have completed the Beginners course). Topics include aperture priority, shutter speed priority, portrait modes, landscape modes, exposure compensation, eliminating shutter lag, manual white balance and macro. Note that your camera must have manual settings such as P, A, S, M. CCNP304 $199 10.00am-3.00pm Saturday 14 February | UWA 6.30pm-8.30pm Thursday 19 February | UWA
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21 FEBRUARY
10 hours of workshops
On the move!
Travel portraits and street photography Dale Neill
Whether you have a compact camera or the latest DSLR, you can achieve stunning images. Photographers take most of their pictures ‘on the move’ – travelling around town, overseas or in the outback. This workshop covers travel genres of landscape, people, urban and wildlife, and provides ideas, tips and practical techniques for dealing effectively with travel and street photography. Includes a theory session, a practical shoot on location plus a review and critique session. CCNP302 $225 10.00am-3.00pm Saturday 21 February | UWA 2.00pm-5.00pm Sunday 22 February | Field trip 7.00pm-9.00pm Wednesday 25 February | UWA
25 FEBRUARY
15 hours of workshops
Get your novel written with Natasha Lester Natasha Lester
This six-week intensive course will motivate and encourage you to make significant progress on writing the first draft of your book. It combines an advanced level of instruction about plotting, structure and character development for novels and memoir, as well as writing exercises to help you get the words down. We workshop key sections of your book and develop a plan to continue writing after the course finishes. CCPW144 $169 6.30pm-9.00pm starts Wednesday 25 February (6 weeks) | UWA
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7 MARCH
8 hour workshop
Start your blog in a day Blogging for fun and profit Amanda Kendle
Whether you’ve read a few blogs or never heard of one, this course will get you blogging. Find out how to write and manage a blog, what to include, who your audience is, and how you can even make money from blogging. Participants will have the opportunity to start their own blog. This course was previously known as Becoming a blogger for fun and profit. CCTC011 $195 9.00am-5.00pm Saturday 7 March | CCGS, Claremont
7 MARCH
3.5 hour workshop
Anyone can get fit
Change your life for good David Beard
Where do you start? What really works for you and your schedule? Learn the simple strategies to make fitness fit easily into your life. An interactive workshop with physiologist David Beard that makes fitness achievable for everyone. This course was previously known as Build a fitter future – how to get and stay fit for life. CCFE003 $89 9.30am-1.00pm Saturday 7 March | UWA
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10 MARCH
7.5 hours of workshops
Globejotting
Learn to travel write Amanda Kendle
A travel diary doesn’t need to be a blow-by-blow account of every step along your sightseeing journey. Join travel blogger and writer Amanda Kendle to learn about various ways to write down your travels so that you, your family and friends will enjoy reading them over and over. You will learn about journaling, Instagram, scrapbooking both online and off, blogging, memoir, family diary writing and more. CCPW019 $159 6.30pm-9.00pm starts Tuesday 10 March (3 weeks) | UWA
14 MARCH
6.5 hour workshop
Creating memorable fictional characters John Harman
Fictional characters must possess sufficient strength of character to handle difficult dilemmas. In other words, they must be up to the demands of the plot. John Harman will show you how to create convincing characters, even those of the opposite gender. CCPW008 $169 9.30am-4.00pm Saturday 14 March | UWA
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15 MARCH
6 hour workshop
Mindfulness made simple Kate James
Mindfulness is both a Buddhist practice and a psychological therapy. In this workshop Kate James, psychotherapist and researcher, will map out this territory, place it in the context of modern brain science and help you make it your own. Kate will illustrate the concepts of ‘paying attention’ and ‘being in the present’ through awareness techniques that can be done repeatedly throughout any day. This course was previously known as Mindfulness 101 and presented by Eric Harrison. CCBF406 $149 9.00am-3.00pm Sunday 15 March | UWA
15 MARCH
11 hours of workshops
Photographing faces Dale Neill
A fun and practical course to enhance your portrait skills. Learn how to capture your family, children, pets and loved ones using available light and natural poses. Tips are provided for digital enhancement, plus how to best archive your digital images and preserve them for future generations. CCNP014 $225 9.00am-1.00pm Sunday 15 March | UWA 1.00pm-5.00pm Sunday 15 March | Field trip 6.00pm-9.00pm Thursday 19 March | UWA
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21 MARCH
8 hour workshop
Learn DSLR in a day Karen Castle, Karin Calvert
Get started with your DSLR camera with professional photographers Karen Castle and Karin Calvert. Karen will explain the basics – aperture, shutter speed, ISO and how to achieve correct exposure – and Karin will show you how to use natural light and camera flash techniques to create great portraits. In this full-day course there will be time to put into practice your new skills, with the instructors there to guide you. CCNP029 $199 9.00am-5.00pm Saturday 21 March | UWA
21 MARCH
3 hour workshop
Finding your Australasian ancestors on the internet Mike Murray
A comprehensive overview of Australasian family history research, using the internet in presentation mode. This intensive session covers resources available Australiawide and in New Zealand. We will look at birth, marriage and death records, passenger lists (including convicts), electoral rolls, directories, wills and newspapers. CCCS002 $59 10.00am-1.00pm Saturday 21 March | UWA
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22 MARCH
7 hours of workshops
Practical photography (Beginners) Dale Neill
Digital cameras have more controls and features than film cameras and yet most often they are not used to full effect. What are you not using on your camera? Gain the confidence to operate your camera and its features to produce better photographs of people, places or things. It’s surprising how much of a difference a little instruction makes. CCNP303 $199 10.00am-3.00pm Sunday 22 March | UWA 6.00pm-8.00pm Thursday 26 March | UWA
28 MARCH
6 hour workshop
Painting with the jewels of the Earth Debi Riley
Discover the luxury of painting with genuine gemstone pigments mined from the earth. These exquisite watercolour paints are created from amethyst, jade, turquoise, garnet, and serpentine from Australia. Learn colour mixing, history, design principles and the techniques of applying these highly prized minerals. Don’t miss out on this rare chance to explore these paints. Materials included. CCNW013 $189 10.00am-4.00pm Saturday 28 March | UWA
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28 MARCH
7 hours of workshops
Practical photography (Intermediate) Dale Neill
Designed for those who know the basic functions and features of their digital camera and wish to learn more (or have completed the Beginners course). Topics include aperture priority, shutter speed priority, portrait modes, landscape modes, exposure compensation, eliminating shutter lag, manual white balance and macro. Note that your camera must have manual settings such as P, A, S, M. CCNP304 $199 10.00am-3.00pm Saturday 28 March | UWA 6.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 31 March | UWA
29 MARCH
7 hour workshop
Starting and managing your own B&B Sue Stein
Running your own Bed and Breakfast can be the ideal small business. This workshop provides the perfect introduction and covers knowing the legal requirements, preparing business and marketing plans; setting fees and policies; marketing locally and beyond; attracting guests; providing quality service; and determining the niche market for your style of business. Includes a copy of A guide to establishing and managing a hosted accommodation business in Australia (valued at $55). CCHF001 $209 9.30am-4.30pm Sunday 29 March | UWA
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IMMEDIATE
If you’re too busy to travel to classes, our online courses are designed with all the convenience of online access.
INDIVIDUAL
Online study fits into your schedule and most courses last for six weeks. Just log into your online classroom from home or work at a time that’s convenient for you.
INTERACTIVE
Our online courses are offered in conjunction with the world’s leading online learning provider Education To Go. All ed2go courses include expert instructors and offer a wide range of highly interactive courses.
INSPIRING
The course range is huge and includes almost everything you can think of studying online. The following is just a sample of what we have on offer.
Visit extension.uwa.edu.au/online-courses for more.
BUSINESS
Business Communication •
Business marketing writing
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Effective business writing
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Fundamentals of technical writing
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Interpersonal communication
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Introduction to LinkedIn career networking
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Using social media in business
General Business Skills •
Administrative assistant fundamentals
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Computer skills for the workplace
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Introduction to Crystal Reports
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Introduction to statistics
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Keyboarding
Management & Leadership •
Creating a successful business plan
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Fundamentals of supervision and management 1
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Fundamentals of supervision and management 2
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Children, Parents and Family •
Enhancing language development in childhood
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Guiding kids on the internet
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Understanding adolescents
Job Search •
12 steps to a successful job search
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Individual excellence: secrets of career success
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Resume writing workshop
Personal Enrichment •
Achieving success with difficult people
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Goodbye to shy
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Introduction to algebra
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Learn to buy and sell on eBay
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Merrill speed reading
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Skills for making great decisions
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Start your own small business
WRITING & PUBLISHING Business Writing •
Business marketing writing
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Effective business writing
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Fundamentals of technical writing
Creative Writing •
Forensic science: a writer’s guide
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Introduction to journaling
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Pleasures of poetry
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Research methods for writers
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The craft of magazine writing
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Writing for children
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Writing young adult fiction
Publishing •
Beginner’s guide to getting published
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Introduction to internet writing markets
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Publish and sell your e-books
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TECHNOLOGY •
Achieving top search engine positions
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Introduction to PC troubleshooting
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Navigating the internet
Computer Programming •
Creating mobile apps with HTML5
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How to get started in game development
Database Management •
Introduction to database development
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Introduction to SQL
Security •
Advanced PC security
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Introduction to PC security
DESIGN & COMPOSITION Digital Photography •
Mastering your digital SLR camera
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Photographing nature with your DSLR
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Photographing people with your DSLR
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Secrets of better photography
Web Design •
Designing effective websites
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Discover digital photography
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Introduction to CSS and XHTML
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Web 2.0 – Blogs, Wikis & Podcasts
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Introduction to WordPress websites
LANGUAGES •
Beginning conversational French
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Conversational Japanese
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Instant Italian
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Speed Spanish 1
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Speed Spanish 2
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WE’VE MOVED In November 2015 UWA Extension relocated from Claremont to Love House, corner of Cooper Street and Broadway, on the UWA Crawley Campus. Please check our website and your enrolment confirmation to ensure you have the right venue before travelling to your course.
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