“Cities Learning Together” International Conference
Organised by The EU Centre at RMIT and hosted by The Hong Kong Institute of Education, the 11th PASCAL International Observatory Conference will take place in Hong Kong, 18-20 […]
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Building rural and regional communities forum
The Building Rural and Regional Communities through Adult Education Forum is organised by Adult Learning Australia in partnership with CQUniversity. The Forum is open to the public; however, participants are […]
Farewell to a champion of education in Melbourne’s west
Adult Learning Australia, staff and friends of Melbourne’s Laverton Community Education Centre were saddened by the recent passing of Alison Wilkinson, Education Manager. Alison began working for the Laverton […]
Personal stories of lifelong learning
A new book celebrating the stories of a diverse range of adult learners from around Australia was launched in Sydney in April. Lifelong & Lifewide: Stories of Adults Learning was […]
Getting the hang of Google+ Hangouts
Google+ Hangouts is video chat for groups. Hangouts can accommodate up to 10 people at once, with room for others to watch. But you can also use it to chat […]
Meet our Ambassador Rosemary Stanton
We are delighted that Rosemary Stanton, one of Australia’s best- known and respected nutritionists, has agreed to be an Ambassador for Adult Learning Australia. Why did you decide to […]
Shelving retirement plans can be good for your health
What do Jack Thompson, Quentin Bryce, Malcolm Fraser, Bob Hawke, Maggie Tabberer, and Lindsay Fox have in common? They’re among a growing number of Australians who are working well […]
Household money management pays off
A financial literacy program Budget Blitz! is about to kick off at Geeveston Community Centre (GECO) in Tasmania’s Huon region, 62 km south-west of Hobart. The Centre was announced […]
Champion community advocate wins national award
Say Htoo Eh Moero from Wyndham Community and Education Centre (WCEC) has been named Case Worker of the Year at the inaugural Migration and Settlement Awards in Canberra on […]
Emphasising agency – ALA book launch
Adult Learning Australia launched Lifelong & Lifewide: Stories of Adult Learning at Sydney Community College on the 17th of April. Sally Thompson, CEO of Adult Learning Australia, introduced the Hon. […]
Why adult learning matters
Adult Learning Australia, The Brotherhood of St Laurence, and the University of Ballarat School of Arts and Education are delighted to invite you to a special event. The big […]
ALA book launch: Lifelong & Lifewide
Stories of adult learning Lifelong & Lifewide: Stories of Adult Learning is a collection of ten personal stories that document life change through adult learning. The stories span all states […]
Older Australians have lower levels of literacy and numeracy
Older Australians have lower levels of literacy and numeracy than younger Australians, according to preliminary figures released by the ABS. The recent PIAAC survey assesses people’s literacy and numeracy skills […]
Tips and trends
Digital business for NFPs It’s not just businesses that can benefit from a digital shopfront. ‘Not-for-profit’ and community organisations can gain a lot from being online, particularly as that […]
Community Education and Training website launched
Adult Learning Australia is proud to announce the launch of a dynamic new website specifically for our not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) members. The website was developed as part of […]