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A day in the life of South Australian ACE

Leading the way with green buildings and innovative social enterprise programs, regional South Australia is home to some exciting community learning centres and recently Quest was lucky enough to visit four of them in a day as part of Community Centres SA’s conference held in May. In an impressive feat of logistics, conference organisers coached […]

For what are libraries, if not for learning?

No longer merely a repository of books, libraries are currently in a state of dynamic evolution, with their mission shifting increasingly towards community learning. In September this year, Sally Thompson from Adult Learning Australia will be presenting at the trans Tasman Learning for All conference about the partnership possibilities for libraries and ACE organisations. Quest […]

Deliberate democracies harness public power through learning

At this year’s ALA National Conference, keynote speaker, Lyn Carson, professorial fellow with the School of Humanities and Communication Arts at the University of Western Sydney, will speak about her research in the field of deliberative democracy and how the wider public can help to resolve policy challenges. Quest catches up with her about her […]

Going Digital! Establishing an online presence for your community organisation

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 you: increase awareness of your campaign […]

Teaching old dads new tricks

Across Tasmania, fathers of all kinds, many of whom left school with low literacy and have been long-term unemployed, are getting a second chance to learn through a thriving network of dads groups, while their kids play on the swings outside.  Quest meets the man whose own learning journey has made it all happen.   In […]

Webinar: The 3 Rs of volunteer management: Recruitment, retention and recognition

Volunteers help to keep community organisations sustainable and viable. But volunteer management can be challenging. It requires effective planning in terms of Recruitment, Retention and Recognition – the 3 Rs. This session will cover the key aspects of a successful volunteer program in terms of the 3Rs. Participants will enhance their understanding of best practice in […]

Funds for 10 local projects to support vulnerable Australians

Australian Government funding for 10 community organisations will help them deliver a range of innovative, locally-driven projects to support disadvantaged Australians. The Minister for Community Services, Julie Collins, today announced the funding of $715,240 under the Community Investment Program. “The Community Investment Program has a strong focus on supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people and building […]

Victorian report champions cultural diversity

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall today launched a new publication to support educational opportunities for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) adult learners. With nearly half of Victorians born overseas or having at least one parent who was, Mr Hall said the Responding to CALD Learners: Cultural Diversity in Action report provided a […]

New Blitz benefits Brighton municipality in TAS

A new social enterprise has seen businesses and community groups in Bridgewater, Brighton and Gagebrook in Tasmania team up to help locals secure ongoing training and employment, and carry out maintenance and beautification projects in the area. The Labor Member for Lyons, Rebecca White, today joined members of Community Blitz to launch the group’s first […]

$3.25M boost for Adult Numeracy and skills training in SA

More than 7400 training places will be made available through a $3.25 million South Australian Government Adult Community Education (ACE) initiative. Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister, Tom Kenyon said the funding would be used to improve the skill levels of adults who face economic and social barriers preventing them from moving to higher level […]

Too much belly dancing

“Too much belly dancing,” is a cry often heard from government as a justification for cutting funding to adult education but at yesterday’s Forum on the Future of Adult and Further Education in Melbourne, presenter Barry Golding said that these kinds of digs at adult learning were a “cheap shot” and displayed a fundamental lack […]

Funding to celebrate Queensland Seniors Week

Community groups across Queensland are sharing in $125,000 for activities that celebrate older people and challenge stereotypes during Seniors Week 2012. Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, Tracy Davis, said it was important for Queenslanders to recognise older citizens’ achievements and contribution to our communities. “Seniors have spent decades doing their bit for […]

Regional apprentices boosted by e-learning

In a project made possible through funding from the National VET E-learning Strategy, North Coast TAFE and a leading regional New South Wales employer are helping remote and disadvantaged learners develop the skills to enter the energy utilities market.  “Employability skills, including low literacy and numeracy skills, are common and critical barriers to regional applicants […]

Students, have a say about your training

More than 100 000 students nationally will be asked in the coming weeks about their recent experience at a TAFE institute, private training provider, or adult and community education provider. Managed by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), the annual Student Outcomes Survey, provides information on vocational education and training (VET) students’ employment […]

Community Learning Lounge in QLD

An e-learning project in Hervey Bay is taking steps to reduce regional unemployment and meet the demand for skilled aged care workers in Queensland, with the creation of a physical and virtual learning lounge.   “This region has one of the highest unemployment rates and highest aging community rates in Australia,” says Project Manager and […]