Women in Adult and Vocational Education announce their National Conference 2015, in partnership with Manufacturing Skills Australia. Wednesday 8 April 2015 (preceding the AVETRA Conference 9-10 April) Leaders, teachers, learners, […]
On Wednesdays the ‘Adult Literacy for People with a Disability’ class begins with a walk through paddocks and gardens surrounding the Encounter Centre in South Australia’s Victor Harbor. ‘We always […]
In the prevailing economic conditions, we need new visions and effective models for lifelong learning. This ASEM forum on Lifelong Learning will be held on 9-12 March 2015 at Grand […]
Educational tourism is booming. But it’s not new in Australia’s adult education sector. The WEA in Adelaide and Sydney have a long history of offering courses where students travel with […]
Congratulations to Freya Merrick dos Santos from Yarraville Community Centre who has won the Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award at the 2014 Australian Training Awards. Freya says she was both surprised and […]
Our board members share their insights. Professor Barry Golding, President I’ve learned that the great work we are doing at ALA: our policies, publications and advocacy, are not only valuable […]
When she arrives at Kensington Neighbourhood House on Wednesday nights Gregoria is always tired out. For the 41 year-old, Wednesday is the busiest day of her working week at the […]
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The ALA Office is currently closed for the holiday season, and will re-open on Monday 5th January […]
The Learn Local sector has been through some complex and challenging times in recent years. We’d like to take the time to reflect on the impact […]
Whether it’s curtains or blinds, awnings or shades, the right internal or external coverings on windows can make a real difference to energy savings. Well chosen window treatments can keep […]
Adult Learning Australia ran a forum in partnership with ASPBAE, WAVE and the RMIT European Union Centre to provide feedback on the replacement for the Education for All Goals and […]
Did you know employers typically spend at least 50-100 hours a year sorting out super contribution issues? Many employers are still paying their super funds by cheque. The federal government […]
New developments in research in Vocational Education and Training A free research-based event in Ballarat Keynote speakers Robin Shreeve: The ‘Further Education’ role of VET and […]
Our new research paper Rethinking Community Based Learning suggests that the informal and non-formal learning that occurs in and through Adult and Community Education in Australia has been enormously beneficial but has […]
Staff involved in adult learning can be a mix of people who volunteer their time and those who are paid. Here’s our tips for managing paid staff well. Being a […]
