Latest Quest – out now!
Our third issue of Quest for 2018 features a range of stories about adult learning programs and the people involved in them from around Australia. This issue features a round up […]
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Future Opportunities for Adult Learners in Victoria discussion paper
The Future Opportunities for Adult Learners in Victoria discussion paper called for contributions on how adult community education could potentially make an even greater contribution to improving the lives of […]
Adult Learners’ Week 2018 – Learning Changes Lives
September 1 – 8 This year the theme of Adult Learners’ Week is ‘Learning changes lives’. We want to promote the idea that learning as an adult can help […]
Position vacant – Education Pathways Coordinator at ASRC
We are looking for an exceptional individual with a diverse skill set and extensive experience across the adult learning sector. The successful applicant will join the ASRC Education Team and key responsibilities […]
Position vacant – Volunteer Development Officer at Maribyrnong City Council
This is an exciting opportunity for a community development professional to bring innovative approaches to the implementation of Maribyrnong City Council’s recently adopted Volunteer Strategy. Your commitment to excellence in […]
Fighting for better workplace literacy and numeracy
Call for a National Strategy In a statement of collaboration released today, the Australian Industry Group has committed to work together with Adult Learning Australia, The Australian Council for Adult […]
AEGT International Research Conference
An International Research Conference – June 4-7, 2020 Make plans now to attend this unique multi-organisational research conference at the University of British Columbia. The conference will feature presentations by […]
Scholarship for an emerging young leader to attend the ASPBAE Adult Education training in New Zealand
In support of the Year of Lifelong Learning #YOLL2018, Adult Learning Australia is offering one scholarship for an emerging young leader from Australia to attend the Basic Leadership Course hosted by […]
2018 International VET Practitioner Fellowships
2018 International VET Practitioner Fellowships – now open The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) in partnership with the International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute) are offering ten (10) […]
Surplus is not a dirty word
By Dr Mark Brophy, CEO, Williamstown Community and Education Centre Inc. I often get the question. ‘If your community centre is a not-for-profit charity, why does it need to […]
Media release: Record boost for Neighbourhood Houses, TAFE & jobs in Victoria
The Andrews Government’s strong investment in neighbourhood houses and its commitment to rebuilding the public education system in Victoria is to be congratulated, says Adult Learning Australia, the national peak […]
ALA summit: Towards a national lifelong learning policy for Australia
From ideal to real The aim of our Summit was to put lifelong learning centre stage by bringing together leaders from across adult education, community, social services, government and business […]
New head for International Council for Adult Education
Activist for Indigenous adult education, Associate Professor Sandy Morrison of Waikato University New Zealand has been elected head of the International Council for Adult Education (ICAE). When she was a […]
Media release: Adult Learning Australia congratulates the new leader of The Nationals
Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult and community education (ACE), congratulates the new Leader of The Nationals, the Hon Michael McCormack. Rural and regional Australians experience significant […]
Media release and submission: ALA welcomes Labor’s shake-up of post-school education
Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult and community education (ACE), welcomes Labor’s commitment to an inquiry into Australia’s post-school education system, and the acknowledgement that the status […]