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.

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...
International Antarctic Centre
Since the International Antarctic Centre (IAC) became a Learning Destination for Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University shortly after the programme started in New Zealand, the relationship has grown from strength to strength. Members have many exciting ways they can earn hours in their passport from them, including: Visiting the International Antarctic Centre CU members...
Perth Zoo
A day at Perth Zoo is an unforgettable experience as you and your family may find yourself getting close to a Sumatran Tiger, African Lion or an Asian Elephant on a self-guided or a Zoo Walks and Talks tour. Plan your zoo visit and check out some of the animals you’ll get to meet during...
Lake Macquarie Council
Lake Macquarie Council has been working closely with Children’s University Newcastle since the program was launched in 2015. Arts, Culture & Tourism (ACT) at Lake Macquarie City Council offer a number of Learning Destination experiences to Children’s University members.  The Learning Destinations include the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC), library branches, Rathmines and Warners...
The Tamar Island Wetland Centre – Nature’s Paradise
On the outskirts of Launceston, the Tamar Island Wetlands are spread over 60 hectares of mud flats, lagoons and islands. Wetlands are very important Fresh and saltwater wetlands are areas of land that are flooded by water, either permanently or at certain times of the year. They include swamps and marshes, lakes, lagoons, saltmarshes, mudflats,...
Touchstones trail – Innovative self-guided tour providing learning for all
As part of the 2017 DreamBIG Festival, the History Trust of South Australia and Children’s University Adelaide worked together on a collaborative project with the South Australian School for Vision Impaired (SASVI) to create a unique trail along the North Terrace Cultural Boulevard in Adelaide.  The students at SASVI are legally blind, have less than...

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