Press release – update on Getting of Wisdom
PRESS RELEASE 25 January 2017 The Getting of Wisdom: Focus on later life learning in Victoria International experts will converge in Victoria next month to share expertise and learn […]
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Getting of wisdom – Learning in later life
International Exchange and Conferences (12–18 Feb 2017) A unique collaboration between researchers in Europe, Australia & New Zealand The one week Exchange (12–18 Feb 2017), including three one day conferences, […]
The Australia We Want Report
The Community Council for Australia (CCA) released ‘The Australia We Want’, report in October. It asks us to imagine a different kind of Australia than the one we have now. […]
Tips for getting the most out of a conference
Getting the full benefit of a conference involves some focus and forward planning. 1 Make a plan Identify what you want to get out of the conference. Think about what […]
Exploring ACE partnerships with Victoria’s Public Libraries
Adult Learning Australia, along with Victorian ACE peaks, recently attended a round-table discussion with representatives of the State Library of Victoria (SLV) and the Public Libraries Victoria Network (PLVN). The […]
Every Day You Learn Something
‘Learning for Life? Neighbourhood Houses, Adult Learning and Transitions to Higher Education’ – a mini book on learning in ACE and Neighbourhood houses. By Dr Tracey Ollis, Professor Karen Starr, […]
Learning precinct a win for local community
The announcement of a Footscray Learning Precinct is exciting news for locals of Melbourne’s inner west. The Footscray Learning Precinct proposes to link, expand and upgrade learning spaces across the inner […]
Job Vacancy: Project Officer – Aboriginal Adult Literacy Campaign – Boggabilla Toomelah
Employer: Literacy for Life Foundation Work Type/s: Contract Classification/s: Advocacy & Campaigns, Education & Training, Indigenous, Project Management Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP) Location: Regional NSW
Collaborating to improve adult literacy
Many adults face barriers in their daily lives due to low levels of literacy and numeracy, including social isolation and mental health issues. A significant body of research shows that […]
Champions for lifelong learning
Community Learning Champions in inner Melbourne’s culturally and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods support and encourage friends, neighbours and peers to take up quality learning and employment opportunities. The idea for a peer support program to […]
Release of the Foundation Skills Assessment Tool
On 12 September 2016, the Department of Education and Training launched the Foundation Skills Assessment Tool (FSAT). FSAT is a free, interactive online tool designed to identify and measure an […]
Healthy cooking class serves up fun
Food rescue charity OzHarvest is running an education program for people on low incomes to learn about cooking healthy food on a budget. At Adelaide’s Hackham West Community Centre a […]
Forum: Community based adult learning, health and wellbeing
Adult Learning Australia is committed to equitable lifelong and lifewide learning. This is a central aspect of the adult and community education (ACE) sector’s role in supporting the Australian community. […]
New ALA policy on mental health
Adult Learning Australia’s (ALA) commitment to equitable lifelong and lifewide learning is a central aspect of the adult and community education (ACE) sector’s role in supporting the Australian community. Recent […]
Tips for using Twitter to promote your event
Whether you’re running a conference, a community meeting or launching a new program, using Twitter means you can expand the size of the audience taking part and spread the word about the great work your organisation does. […]