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 […]

Applications for the 2012 Australian Training Awards 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 particular, the National Focus categories acknowledge contributions of individuals, schools, businesses and organisations […]

$3.25M to boost adult literacy and numeracy skills

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 […]

Prime Minister launches national literacy campaign

A new national campaign to improve literacy has been launched by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard. Ms Gillard said the campaign was designed to tackle taboos around illiteracy by promoting […]

QLD welcomes investment in building stronger communities

Community organisations  have welcomed the Bligh Government’s commitment to triple investment in the Community Centre Infrastructure Fund, which gives community groups funds to build halls, clubhouses and other buildings. CEO […]

National Volunteer Week 2012

‘Volunteers – Every One Counts’ National Volunteer Week (NVW) will be celebrated this year from the 14-20 May 2012. National Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism […]

VIRTUAL ENGLISH TUITION FOR NEW MIGRANTS

A three-year trial of virtual English language tuition using the National Broadband Network (NBN) will help new migrants settle into regional communities, the Australian Government announced earlier this month. The […]

NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR TAX CONCESSION WORKING GROUP

  Minister for Social Inclusion Mark Butler and Assistant Treasurer Mark Arbib today announced the membership and terms of reference of a new working group that will consider ideas for […]

Applications for the 2012 Australian Training Awards 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 particular, the National Focus categories acknowledge contributions of individuals, schools, businesses and organisations […]