As part of VALBEC’s commitment to provide quality professional learning to its members, an annual conference is organised, usually in May of each year. Our long term conference administrator, Don MacDowall, has done a great job for many years, however, he is no longer available to fulfil this role. Note: At this stage Don will […]
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 of this year’s highly successful Adult Learners’ Week as well as stories about the impact of learn-to-swim programs on new migrants’ social connectedness; vocational education expert […]
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 Victorians facing significant barriers to accessing accredited training and securing employment. Adult Learning Australia and Neighbourhood Houses Victoria worked together on a response – with contributions […]
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 people turn their lives around and can be a transformative and happy experience. One of the key messages of Adult Learners’ Week is that learning […]
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 will include: Coordinating the current ASRC English as an Alternative Language (EAL) and Home English Tutoring (HET) Programs; Developing and facilitating the transition of an education and […]
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 volunteer practice and interest to work collaboratively within the organisation and community will build commitment to the Strategy’s objectives. Volunteer Development Officer
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 Literacy, Community Colleges Australia and the Reading and Writing Hotline to push for a new national policy and to work with industry to improve workplace […]
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 scholars from throughout the world. Read more: Conference details The call for proposals will be distributed no later than May 1, 2019. Save the dates […]
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 Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE) in New Zealand on November 25-30, 2018. Applicants can be working in any industry but […]
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) International Fellowships of $13,000 each. The Department of Education and Training works in partnership with the International Specialised Skills Institute by funding the International VET […]
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 keep making profits? And you have all this money in bank and investment accounts! What will you spend this on?’ Firstly, ‘profits’ and ‘losses’ are […]
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 body for adult and community education. With additional funding of over $21 million, neighbourhood houses in Victoria are now in a position to expand the […]
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 to build a vision for lifelong learning in Australia. Download our Summit discussion paper and Summit program for more details. Presentations Proudly sponsored by: […]
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 girl Sandy Morrison didn’t enjoy singing and performing on stage with her family for an audience of tourists wanting a taste of Maori culture. ‘Reading […]
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 disadvantage when it comes to access to jobs and education. “It’s not acceptable that our experience of education and training comes down to where we […]
