Learning Destinations are places, clubs and organisations that provide high quality learning opportunities and activities to students.

Children’s University Australasia and Africa (IO) (Children’s University) members can ‘travel’ with their Passport to Learning to engage in learning activities and experiences – or Learning Destinations – with a ‘wow’ factor.

There are two types of Learning Destinations: Public Learning Destinations and Restricted Learning Destinations. A Public Learning Destination is one that can be accessed by any passport holder or member of the public, such as a museum or library. Restricted Learning Destinations are for a predetermined Children’s University audience and are typically school-based clubs.

We are so proud to offer Children’s University members an extensive range of unique and appealing Learning Destinations across Australia and New Zealand.

All organisations seeking to become Learning Destinations must undertake our quality assurance process, known as Planning for Learning, to ensure consistency in the quality of learning activities.

Learning Destinations are encouraged to provide both physical and virtual activities for Children’s University members. Partnering with Children’s University provides an opportunity to promote your activities to the Children’s University network both nationally and internationally.

Benefits to becoming a
Learning Destination

Children’s University participants are actively looking for places to visit that offer memorable educational activities and many will make repeat visits.

Encourage Visitation

This is a chance to reach out and engage with local schools, libraries and local residents.

Community Profile

You can receive real time stats on participation.

Insightful Reporting

Promote your day-to-day business, school holiday programs and upcoming events.

Marketing Benefits

You will be supporting the empowerment of children, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Improve Equity

You are invited to participate in Children’s University graduations.

University Connections

You will be contributing to the success and achievement of young people.

Support Learning

Connect your business to a network that has a global reach.

International Profile

Learning Destinations

100s of Learning Destinations and activities for Children's University Members can be accessed when you login to the portal.
Below are our featured Learning Destinations for this month.

The Briars Mornington Shire – Nature’s Wonderland
Situated at Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, The Briars is a beautiful conservation site comprising of a wildlife sanctuary, heritage homestead, nursery, eco-living display centre, eco-camp, eateries and astronomy centre. The Briars offers a range of experiences including: Wildlife sanctuary with various walking trails Beautiful historic gardens including a heritage vegetable garden Heritage breed...
SeaLink Ferries – a Moving Learning Destination
Children’s University partner and sponsor since 2021, SeaLink is our very first moving Learning Destination. Literally!  “SeaLink operates two large, fast and comfortable ocean-going catamaran ferries between Cape Jervis on the South Australian mainland and Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island.” It is a short, 45-minute crossing, during which passengers may be lucky enough to spot marine...
Christchurch Envirokids
Envirokids is a year-round programme run by Christchurch Envirohub Trust. Every week, we provide different environment themed activities for children. When possible, we host a group (or combination of groups) from our networks that specialise in working with children in the environment sector. Envirokids is currently based in The Kiosk in the beautiful surrounds of...
Art Gallery of Western Australia
CU members if you are a young Picasso, hold a passion for art or would like to improve your artistic skills then the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) is the place for you. Explore the Gallery Exhibitions Take your Passport to Learning to AGWA and discover the wide range of artworks, including the story...
Maitland Gaol
We are very excited to have Maitland Gaol as one of the Childrens University Newcastle’s new Learning Destinations. When Maitland Gaol closed it was the oldest continually operating gaol in Australia. With a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years, this former maximum security prison is open for everyone to explore. It is built of sandstone...
The Eric Thomas Galley Museum – The Wild West
With a rich and rugged convict, mining, pining and hydro power history that was forged despite of the best efforts of Mother Nature, Tasmania’s West Coast is a region like no other. The Galley Museum is located in a heritage listed building in Queenstown, the largest town in the West, and once the world’s richest...

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