ALA and TAFE Directors Australia issue joint statement
Media release Following on from the Jobs and Skills Summit, and on the final day of Adult Learners Week, TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) and Adult Learning Australia (ALA) issue a […]
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Jobs and Skills Summit – ACE and equity
Adult Learning Australia was invited to participate in the Commonwealth Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit – 1–2 Sept 2022 – at Parliament House Canberra as well as pre-summit Ministerial round […]
New issue of Australian Journal of Adult Learning out now!
This issue of AJAL is focused on three important areas of adult learning, professional learning, transition pathways to higher education and adult learning in the context of COVID 19. The […]
Recruitment of General Manager
General Manager – Pines Learning Do you inspire others? Are you a strategic thinker? Can you balance your business acumen with creativity and compassion? Then look no further! Located in […]
Ged Kearney recognises the importance of ACE
At a recent ALA member event, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney recognised the importance of adult community education. Through the prism of her own personal experience […]
Adult Learners Week 2022 launch – hear from inspiring people who have connected through learning
Connect with learning Join us at the Adult Learners Week 2022 launch as we hear stories from inspiring people who have found connection and opportunity through learning. Rusty Berther – […]
Media release: Adult community education improves economic participation
Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body representing the not-for-profit adult community education sector, welcomes the Albanese Government’s announcement of the Jobs and Skills Summit in September. ‘This Summit is […]
Read lifechanging learning stories and news from around Australia in Quest – Issue 2
Our latest issue of Quest is out! You’ll find stories about how an automotive skills program is helping troubled young people stay on track, how a careers course is opening […]
We are hiring – Finance and Governance Manager
Adult Learning Australia is seeking a Finance and Governance Manager. POSITION: Finance and Governance Manager (General staff) – approx 16 hours p/w with flexible work arrangements available REPORTS TO: […]
New issue of Australian Journal of Adult Learning out now!
The April edition of the journal has both a national and international focus. The articles are written on some important adult education issues of our time such as therapeutic landscape […]
Adult learning and human rights
Dr Nigel Wilson – Board member of ALA and the Learning Changes Lives Foundation.
Media release: A missed opportunity to realise the full benefits of adult education
The 2022 federal budget includes some support for disadvantaged Australians but has missed the opportunity to realise the full benefits of adult education; according to Adult Learning Australia, the national […]
Scan finds ACE serves important social and economic needs in communities
Adult Learning Australia has released its latest Australian Adult Community Education Environmental scan. ALA’s scan profiles the sector in terms of its programs, features, provider types, participants, outcomes and supporting […]
Media release: Adult literacy inquiry acknowledges the essential role of ACE
Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult community education (ACE), welcomes the recommendations from the Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training’s Inquiry report into adult literacy and […]