A Statistical Overview: Aboriginal Adult English Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) in the Northern Territory The report and action statement were recently published by the Australian Government funded, Whole of Community Engagement (WCE) initiative within the Office of Pro Vice Chancellor – Indigenous Leadership (OPVC-IL) at Charles Darwin University (Shalley and Stewart). The report was […]
The Hon. Karen Andrews, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, launches ALW at Parliament House Theatre, Canberra Click here for the speech.
AJAL Volume 57, Number 2, July 2017 Here is the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Bringing together learning from two worlds: Lessons from a gender-inclusive community education approach with smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea Authors: Barbara Pamphilon and Katja Mikhailovich – University of Canberra, Australia The paper details a community […]
Globally 61 million girls continue to miss out on primary and lower-secondary school and 758 million adults lack any literacy skills; two-thirds of whom are women. If education is to contribute to addressing the urgent issues of poverty, conflict and climate change – what can be done to mobilise the will and resources needed to ensure the right of every person access to high quality affordable education and training ?
What are the Sustainable Development Goals? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give us the framework to deal with global issues such as poverty, equitable access to education and social injustice. Good quality and inclusive education is a powerful vehicle for sustainable development. Equal access to education that is blind to gender and social disadvantage […]
Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult and community education, welcomes the Hodgman Government’s recognition of adult education as a foundation to building Tasmania’s future and in helping Tasmanians access the skills they need for work and life. Adult Learning Australia’s recent conference in Hobart explored the different ways equitable access to lifelong […]
“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 […]
