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Albert Mansbridge established ''An Association to promote the Higher Education of Working Men'' in 1903 (renamed 'Workers Educational Association' in 1905). WEA UK The WEA, UK was founded in 1903. The National Association has nine regions in England, a Scottish Association and over 650 local Branches. The WEA is a national charity and is supported by the Government through funding from the Learning and Skills Council in England, and in Scotland by the Scottish Executive and Local Authorities. There are also Workers Educational Associations in Northern Ireland,North and South Wales. WEA South Wales is supported by ELWa, the funding arm of the Welsh Assembly Government. WEA Australia The WEA was established in NSW in 1913. Early work was patterned on the WEA in the UK. However, given the different demographic arrangements in Australia and in the absence of other adult education providers and the WEA in Australia become a general adult education agency. In the 1980s. a range of other training providers started offering adult education and the WEA’s role has changed. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS Australia
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