Teaching and learning for civic participation Resilient communities understand their own governance and participate in the decision-making processes that affect their lives. Active citizenship requires specific skills and knowledge, but […]
ALA in conjunction with the Australian Education Union has recently developed a policy paper on adult literacy and numeracy in Australia. Australia has a significant problem with adult literacy and […]
We all know how crucial our volunteers are to the ACE sector. National Volunteer Week will be celebrated this year from the 14-20 May 2012. National Volunteer Week is the […]
Applications for the 2012 National Focus categories are NOW OPEN. The National Focus categories recognise outstanding contributions towards the attainment of Australia’s national vocational education training system (VET) priorities. In […]
Do you know somebody famous who loves ACE? ALA are seeking patrons or champions of ACE who are willing to lend their name and face to the cause of promoting […]
Adult Learning Australia welcomes Catherine Devlin aboard as our new Professional Development and Networks Manager. Catherine has a background in online content development in both the tertiary and VET sector. […]
ALA run regular, free professional development webinars on a variety of topics relevant to ACE providers. All you need to participate is a computer and a set of headphones. If […]
Do you know a learner whose life has been changed by ACE? Adult Learning Australia is seeking compelling and inspiring stories from learners about their experiences of adult and community […]
ALA is proud to present Alan Tuckett as this year’s keynote speaker at the National ALA conference in October. Alan Tuckett OBE is the President of the International Council for […]
An exciting new model of adult literacy teaching for Aboriginal students is being piloted in Wilcannia NSW. The pilot will utilise an internationally recognised mass literacy campaign model not previously […]
The South Australian state Government is allocating a further $3.25 million next financial year as part of its ongoing Skills for All commitment to create an extra 6,000 training places […]
Matatumua Moana Vermeulen1936-2012 ASPBAE has lost an outstanding woman leader, a champion of the right to quality education for all and a tireless worker for sustainable livelihood systems that transform […]
Deborah Miller has recently joined the Linkwest team in Western Australia as the Adult and Community Education Manager. Hailing from the UK, Deborah has always been passionate about Adult and […]
South Australian Jim Fenemore has just embarked on a brand new career in community capacity building after over forty years working as a photographer. Jim is 70. His life-changing career […]
ALA’s policy platform identifies 6 key advocacy areas. These 6 areas reflect not only the core educational values identified by our members but also what we see as the most […]
