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 take on the role of Ambassador for Adult Learning Australia? What do you hope to be able to contribute? I am passionate about learning. Basically […]
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 beyond the traditional retirement age. But it’s not just the rich and famous who are part of this growing trend. Author and ALA member Darryl […]
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 in March as one of 10 successful recipients of the state government’s Financial Literacy Exchange (FLEX) grants. The FLEX program aims to equip disadvantaged and […]
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 March 18. The award, presented by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, recognises Say Htoo’s outstanding commitment to the settlement of newly arrived refugees and migrants. Say […]
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. Sharon Bird MP who officially launched the book. The Hon Sharon Bird MP Minister for Higher Education and Skills Ms Bird talked about the value […]
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 difference: Why adult learning matters Date: Tuesday April 16th 4.45 p.m – 6.30 pm Location: Room 427, Level 4, CAE, 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne A […]
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 and territories of Australia, all ages and a great diversity of communities and issues, including disabilities, Indigenous adult learning, adult literacy and migrant learners. Lifelong […]
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 and their ability to solve problems in technology-rich environments. The survey measures participants on a scale of one to five, one being the lowest. The […]
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 is where most Australians are now communicating and connecting. Having an online presence can open up so many opportunities for community organisations. It can help […]
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 a partnership project with NESA, the employment services peak body. Its aim is to help Job Services Australia providers identify those ACE providers who offer […]
Encore careers in action Jim Fenemore is 70 years old and has worked as a photographer for most of his life. Three years ago he responded to an ad in the local paper to undertake Community Leadership training run by his local council in South Australia. He now has a fulfilling, dynamic career facilitating ‘photovoice’ […]
Where can new Australian resident, Jiraporn go to improve her English, meet with friends, access childcare and learn social media all while developing a business plan for the clothing shop she hopes to open later this year? The answer lies within the doors of a small cottage on a quiet street in Sydney’s multicultural Lakemba, […]
Adult Australians need to develop their skills across their lifetimes for a range of reasons: including social, emotional, economic, vocational and wellbeing purposes. Further, these needs will change over the lifespan and will become acute during periods of transition, such as from school to work, from employment to unemployment, into and out of caring responsibilities, […]
Adult learning Australia is delighted to announce that Dr. Jose Roberto (Robbie) Guevara, President of ASPBAE, was inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame in October of this year. Robbie is a Senior Lecturer, in International Development at RMIT University and has been president of ASPBAE for three years. His close association with ALA […]
Adult Learning Australia farewells Roger Harris, who has edited the Australian Journal of Adult Learning (AJAL) for almost 23 years of its 52 year life-span. Under Roger’s dedicated leadership, the journal has risen markedly in status to an ‘A’ ranking in the Federal Government’s former rankings of journals for its ERA regime. It is now […]
