Professional development opportunities

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 […]

Seeking stories of ACE

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 […]

Interview with Alan Tuckett

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 […]

Cuban literacy program comes to Indigenous Australians

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 […]

$3.25M to boost adult literacy and numeracy skills in South Australia

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 […]

OBITUARY

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 […]

Provider Profile Deborah Miller

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 […]

Seniors take the stage for an encore career

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 […]

A message from the CEO

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 […]

E-literacy program supports homeless learners

A blended model of online and face-to-face education is allowing disadvantaged and homeless students to learn new skills, gain qualifications and increase their opportunities for employment. Matthew Talbot Homeless Services […]

Core Skills Framework launched to address adult literacy

More than 210,000 workers and job seekers will be directly assisted by the Gillard Government’s foundation skills programs over the next four years. Releasing the revised Australian Core Skills Framework […]

SA Community contributions honoured in new ways

South Australian individuals are now eligible for the highest honour, the Joy Noble Medal, which recognises the extraordinary contributions of volunteers in this State.Minister for Volunteers, Ian Hunter, has announced […]

Enhancing social enterprises in WA

Social Enterprise Fund grants program launched $10million over two years to support social enterprise A grants program to develop and support social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector was launched today […]

Call for Papers 2012 ALA Conference

Adult Learning Australia is holding its 52nd Annual National Conference hosted by Byron Region Community College. Our theme is Lifelong Learning = Resilient Communities.

We are currently calling for papers and workshops on the above theme of between 45 minutes and 1 hour from researchers, policy makers and practitioners in the adult and community education field’s.

Have your say in Indigenous Youth Career Pathways

The Australian Government is asking for public input into setting the future direction of a $50 million initiative to help Indigenous students move from school into the workplace.Minister for Indigenous […]