About the session Sally Thompson Presented by Dr Sally Thompson. Sally is a teacher and researcher at Victoria University in Melbourne’s western suburbs. She is a former CEO of Adult Learning Australia and member of the Adult Community and Further Education Board. She has worked in government, TAFE, Higher Education, an education union and in […]
Every year, as part of Adult Learners Week, we award $500 prizes to exceptional adult learners so that they can continue to study. You can read their stories about their achievements and the barriers to learning they have overcome here. These awards are made possible by generous donations to the Learning Changes Lives Foundation, Adult Learning Australia‘s […]
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Manager Highly regarded not-for-profit organisation Progressive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff Attractive Salary Packaging available Full-time position Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services (Djerriwarrh) is a highly regarded not-for-profit charitable organisation which has been delivering high quality education, training, employment and youth programs in the western suburbs of Melbourne since 1989. Djerriwarrh’s […]
Adult Learners Week, Australia’s national celebration of lifelong learning, is back in 2026 with the theme: Follow Your Compass: Learning for Life. From September 1-8, hundreds of events and activities around the country will showcase the many ways in which learning changes lives and helps strengthen our communities. Find out how to register your ALW […]
There is a great new role as SEE First Nations Program Coordinator with the Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation (“GBK”). Established in 2012 as the peak body of all Registered Native Title Bodies Corporates (“PBCs”) in the Torres & Endeavour Straits. GBK works together […]
A highlight of our 2026 Annual General Meeting was our Guest Speaker, NDIS Commissioner Louise Glanville, who generously shared her expertise on the topic Contributing to a Sustainable NDIS through Learning. Louise’s insights received fantastic feedback from attendees – “Such valuable insights, Louise – educating vulnerable people to find their voice when things are not […]
Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning. AJAL Volume 66, Number 1, April 2026 EDITORIAL Cheryl Ryan and Piper Rodd Refereed articles Facilitating knowledge transfer agency: Pedagogic interventions in a leadership development program Jon Ohlsson and Erica Wright Adult numeracy in rural Australian vocational education: From autonomous to ideological models Richard […]
This year has been full of twists and turns. Change is happening faster and with less certainty, especially for those of us in adult learning and community education. But despite everything, we’ve kept adapting, finding new ways to make a difference and add real value for our educators, learners and communities. A big thank you […]
Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning. AJAL Volume 65, Number 3, Special Edition, November 2025 EDITORIAL Robert Townsend and Jeffrey Bryant Jones Celebrating 65 Years Celebrating 65 years of Adult Learning Australia 1960-2025 Jenny Macaffer Refereed articles Therapeutic Theatre as a process for the inclusion of students with mild dementia in […]
Adult educators are on the frontline of digital safety, and adult learners need to be aware. Cybercrime in Australia is surging, with more than 84,700 incidents reported in 2024–25. That is one every six minutes. Scams and identity fraud increasingly target people with lower digital confidence, including many vulnerable learners. To support educators and volunteers, […]
We are seeking a skilled, experienced and self-motivated individual to become our new Communications Coordinator. The role includes preparing and producing Quest, ALA’s magazine, which has an emphasis on new or innovative adult education programs that are helping people overcome disadvantage, and co-ordinating and implementing communications and social media strategies. This is a great opportunity […]
Adult Learning Australia has contributed to the work of UNESCO over its 65-year history. In 2025, ALA has been invited to send an Australian civil society representative to attend a capacity-building workshop on the Sixth Global Report on Adult Learning and Education | Institute for Lifelong Learning (GRALE) for the Asian region. The workshop […]
In 2025, we are celebrating Adult Learning Australia’s 65th anniversary. For 65 years, we have championed the transformative power of adult learning, promoting opportunities for individuals to create better lives and stronger communities. This milestone is a great chance to celebrate how far we’ve come and look ahead to what’s possible in the future. To […]
Take a look inside the April edition of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Volume 65, Number 1, April 2025 EDITORIAL Cheryl Ryan and Piper Rodd Refereed articles Challenges and opportunities in empowering adult CALD learners: Insights from Australian adult community educators Anneleis Humphries and Gosia Klatt Intergenerational learning for active aging amid […]
