AJAL special issue: Lifelong learning and sustainable development
Lifelong learning, specifically adult learning, varies enormously across the world, even within OECD countries, let alone the developing world.
News
ALA Submission: Victorian Government Royal Commission into Mental Health
Adult Learning Australia (ALA) welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the Victorian Government Royal Commission into Mental Health.
ALA Submission: National Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy
ACE offers pathways into learning and work and must be strengthened and supported to get more people living in RRR areas into higher education and vocational training.
PageTurners
PageTurners are short, easy-to-read stories for adults learning to read. Designed by experienced teachers and published by PRACE (Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education). Available now in the ACE Shop.
Lifelong learning: An organising principle
A special lifelong learning paper was commissioned by ALA to mark the Year of Lifelong Learning (YOLL).
Position vacant: Coordinator Living & Learning Nillumbik
Living & Learning Nillumbik is seeking an enthusiastic leader to play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation.
2019–2020 Pre-budget submission
Adult Learning Australia has submitted its recommendations for the Commonwealth Government’s Pre-budget Submission process for the 2019–20.
VET review
Adult Learning Australia, with support from Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, recently submitted our response to the Commonwealth VET review.
Towards Good Active Ageing For All
The PASCAL International Observatory and Friends of PASCAL (PIMA) established a Special Interest Group (SIG) to examine and report on learning in later life in the context of radical change and dislocation.
Latest issue of Quest out now!
Our final issue of Quest is out now and we’re ending the year on a high with a bunch of stories that celebrate the life-changing power of adult education. This issue features stories about how a greyhound adoption program is transforming the lives of prison inmates, a women-only truck driving program is opening up opportunities […]
Position vacant: Network Coordinator for Network West
Network West is seeking a Network Coordinator to support, strengthen and advocate for Neighbourhood Houses in the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne, using a community development framework. For more info see ethical jobs or contact Sandra Di Giantomasso M: 0437 644 050 A: 13a Wingate Ave, Ascot Vale 3032
Media Release: Australian Government re-commits to PIAAC after calls from Adult Learning Australia and other peaks
The Morrison Government has responded to calls from Adult Learning Australia and other peaks and has now recommitted Australia’s participation in the OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) for 2020/21. The Australian Government’s recommitment to PIAAC is critical at a time when jobs are changing rapidly and Australians need improved skills and competencies to better […]
Media release: Adult and community education plays a vital role in VET
Adult Learning Australia (ALA) welcomes the announcement of a review into vocational education and training (VET) by the Federal Government. ALA will work to assist the review and advance the interests of not for profit adult and community providers and adult learners. VET review terms of reference ALA media release: VET Review ALP VET Review […]
Towards a Lifelong Learning Policy: The Forum
You’re invited to our forum! Join us for a celebration and wrap-up of activities for the Year of Lifelong Learning (YOLL). Our final event is a forum on Human Rights Day to share stories of how learning changes lives, and provide an update on our progress towards a national policy on lifelong learning. Special […]