FREE EVENTS FOR ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND INTERESTS
Returning 3-10 September 2022
The City of Melton Lifelong Learning Festival is a celebration of the ongoing pursuit of knowledge where local lifelong learning opportunities are showcased, absolutely free!
Learning is not limited to the classroom, nor the younger generation. Learning happens constantly everywhere for people of all ages, abilities and interests. It is this principle that drives our passion to provide these meaningful opportunities within our municipality to in turn provide you with avenues to improve life in every aspect.
Why do we celebrate learning?
Melton’s vision is to be a thriving community where everyone belongs. A proud, inclusive and safe community, with a strong economy and we know that learning is a fundamental tool for realising this vision. The Festival plays a significant role in bringing people together to focus on lifelong learning and understand the difference it can make to their lives and the beneficial impact on the community as a whole. Research shows that learning keeps us healthier, wealthier and happier. From a community perspective this is crucial as a learning community is more resilient, adapts to change more readily, is more skilled and is able to take advantage of opportunities.
Did you know
Melton City Council was the first accredited UNESCO Learning City in Australia.
What is a UNESCO Learning City?
A Learning City is a city endorsed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation, which effectively mobilises its resources in every sector to:
- promote inclusive learning from basic to higher education;
- revitalise learning in families and communities;
- facilitate learning for and in the workplace;
- extend the use of modern learning technologies;
- enhance quality and excellence in learning;
- foster a culture of learning throughout life.
In so doing it will create and reinforce individual empowerment and social cohesion, economic and cultural prosperity, and sustainable development.
