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New Edition of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning out now!

Take a look inside the April Edition of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Volume 64, Number 1, April 2024 Editorial Trace Ollis Refereed articles The experiences of an online academic advising approach supporting adult learners transition into an enabling program preparing them for university Mary McGovern, Russell Crank and Orie Green Bessie Harrison Lee’s […]

The Learning Festival: Driving Local Action on Sustainable Development Goals for Long Term Impact Building – free webinar

Thursday 18 July 2024 7.00 pm AEST (Melbourne) 10.00 am IST (Cork) 11.00 am CEST (Hamburg) 11.00 am SAST (Durban) Webinar details provided upon registration. Participants are kindly asked to join the meeting 5 minutes prior to the start time.  

Unleashing the Power of Adult Learner Stories: A Feminist and Critical Pedagogical Approach

About the session As adult educators, it is important that we recognise our learners as whole, embodied beings who navigate a landscape of multiple oppressions, but also one that is full of beauty. As feminist and critical educators, we view the classroom and other spaces where students learn as realms that can extend their agency […]

ALA’s Annual General Meeting 2024

About the Annual General Meeting It’s that time of the year again! You are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) where we come together to celebrate, reflect, and welcome new faces to our Board while bidding farewell to those whose terms have ended. This event will be online via Zoom, and all are […]

Slipping and sliding between social, cultural, and linguistic spaces through Aboriginal English

Dr. Robyn Ober, Batchelor Institute

ALA webinar: First Nations – Aboriginal English and code switching Part II

About the session This webinar builds on our successful first Aboriginal English and Code Switching webinar session in 2023. Join us for a dynamic session that delves into the delicate balance, promoting inclusivity and honouring the cultural and linguistic diversity within First Nations communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of language dynamics […]

Do you believe in equitable access to lifelong learning? Nominate for the ALA Board

The Adult Learning Australia (ALA) Board plays a critical role in leading the strategic direction and governance of our organisation, and is accountable to the ALA membership. Our Board members are leaders who bring their experience, expertise and energy to guide and support the organisation to reach its full potential. We currently have 3 board […]

New Special Edition of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning out now!

Take a look inside the Special Edition of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Volume 63, Number 3, November 2023 Editorial Cheryl Ryan and Stephen Billett Refereed articles Analysing work and life course learning under capitalism using a mind in political economy approach Peter Sawchuck Workplace practices that support learning across working life Sarojni Choy […]

ALA webinar: Building Inclusive and Sustainable Learning Partnerships

Background Place-based learning city frameworks founded on lifelong learning and the concept of a learning society have immense potential to address a wide range of local and global environmental and societal challenges. The OECD and UNESCO stress the importance of changing approaches to education and learning to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN […]

Adult Literacy & Numeracy Practitioner Program (ALNPP) Units

Expression of Interest: Learn Local pre-accredited practitioners can register their interest to complete either or both of the ALNPP additional modules: ‘ALNPP Koorie module’ and/or ‘ALNPP Professional Learning Network’ for Semester 2 2023. Please use the form below to register. Once you have submitted your details, we will send you an email with your login […]

New issue of Australian Journal of Adult Learning out now!

Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Volume 63, Number 2, July 2023 Editorial Trace Ollis Refereed articles Why some homogeneous adult learning groups may be necessary for encouraging diversity: A theory of conditional social equality Helene Ahl, Joel Hedegaard and Barry Golding Post-school dilemmas in diminished society: Workingclass mothers’ perspectives […]

ALA job opportunity:– Communications Coordinator (temporary part time position)

ALA is seeking a skilled, experienced and self-motivated individual with a minimum of 3 years of experience in journalism/professional writing to fill our Communications Coordinator position for 6 months. You will be enthusiastic about storytelling and demonstrate initiative in finding compelling stories and shareable content, have the ability to prioritise work and to work to […]

Adult Learners Week 2023 : ‘It’s never too late’

We’re very excited to announce the Adult Learners Week theme this year: ‘It’s never too late’ a reminder that there’s no use-by date when it comes to learning. Many of us dream of trying something new but somehow never seem to get around to it. Sometimes it’s lack of confidence holding us back, or bad […]

New issue of Australian Journal of Adult Learning out now!

Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning.   Volume 63, Number 1, April 2023 Editorial Trace Ollis Refereed articles Whack-a-Mole?: Ecologies of young adults with intellectual disabilities as they transition from school to open employment Donna Rooney and Kirsty Young Travelling in time via narration: Three types of biographical learningKatarína Rozvadská […]

ALA 2023 AGM

Date: Friday 19th May, 1:00pm AEST via Zoom Guest speaker: Cath Macgonigal, Odyssey College This year’s AGM will present the 2022 Annual Report, announce the results of this year’s Board elections and feature guest speaker, Cath Macgonigal. Cath joined Odyssey College in August 2022 having most recently worked in the UK. She spent seven very […]