“Low skilled workers who have lost their jobs or people who’ve been unsuccessful in finding work often have limited access to suitable, low cost adult education programs,” according to Dr Tracey Ollis from Deakin University. Dr Ollis, who is speaking at Adult Learning Australia’s 54th Conference in Hobart, will report on her research recently published […]
Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult and community education, welcomes the Federal Budget’s commitment to education, however, further action is required as lifelong learning is now an important life skill that ensures people remain relevant in the workforce and a vital part of their communities. The Commonwealth must commit to building a […]
How do we empower people seeking asylum? Gillian Meek and Abiola Ajetomobi from the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre talk about their education programs that are designed to enable people to feel empowered to build a new life in Australia. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find […]
How do adults make the transition from reluctant to confident learners? Dr Trace Ollis, Deakin University, shares her research on the informal and formal learning that takes place in Neighbourhood Houses. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find out more or register now. Credit: […]
What does the future of work look like for young people? Young people will need to navigate a vastly different world of work. Bronwyn Lee, Foundation for Young Australians, brings her unique perspective to how we can best prepare young people for a changing future. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 […]
How can you experience the many shades of Hobart? Be inspired by the transformative power of lifelong learning during the day, and explore Hobart’s Dark MOFO and Hobart’s other attractions by night. Our exciting conference program presents research and insights on successful adult learning initiatives that empower individuals, promote social equity and build learning communities. […]
How do you build digital literacy skills across the lifespan? Makerspace encourages people to experiment, play and learn with technology. From 8 to 86 years old, Glenorchy residents are embracing lifelong learning at Glenorchy LINC. Our upcoming conference will take you on an guided tour of adult education initiatives like this in and around Hobart. […]
How can adult educators support their learners in the post-truth era? Critical thinking and research in the field of adult learning is more important now than ever. Dr Tony Brown, University of Canberra, explores the shifting ideological landscape and the mounting challenges for adult educators. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 […]
How does someone expelled from school end up as an award winning writer? Award winning Australian author and academic Tony Birch answers this question with his own life story in a keynote address at our upcoming conference. Tony’s is an inspiring and compelling story about how the hunger to learn can help people overcome obstacles […]
Exploring possibilities, changing lives 13–14 June 2017, Hobart, Tasmania Join us for an inspirational two-day event that celebrates the transformative power of lifelong learning. Our exciting program presents research and insights on successful adult learning initiatives that empower individuals, promote social equity and build learning communities. Our conference highlights the power of education in helping […]
Friday 28th April 2017 #TKForum Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are the first nations people of this country and the oldest continuing culture in the world. Their knowledge goes back tens of thousands of years. They have complex and diverse cultures, each with their own unique histories, beliefs and values. As educators, an important […]
Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult and community education, welcomes the priorities that Labor outlined at the National Skills Summit. In his address to the Summit, the Opposition Leader Bill Shorten emphasised three top priorities for jobs and growth – lifelong learning, jobs for the future and a shared approach. He also […]
On International Women’s Day we are sharing stories about women who are transforming their lives through learning.
Adult Learning Australia provided input into the Australian Government’s 2017–18 Budget through the pre-Budget submission process. This submission took into account information we gathered from in our member survey of 2016. You can check out our response here. Save Save Save
