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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 52nd annual ALA conference will be held in NSW’s stunning Byron Bay on the 11th and 12th October 2012.
This year’s conference theme is Lifelong learning equals resilient communities.
Creating mouthwatering Greek delicacies or developing a passion for singing are just some of the exciting new skills Tasmanians can learn this Autumn through LINC Tasmania’s LearnXpress courses. The Autumn […]
A call for proposals for the NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services (NBN-EESS) Program was announced on 1 December 2011. The call for proposals will close on Friday 3 February 2012 […]
Would you donate $1.00 per week to create a Community Contract Centre to teach traditional life skills to socially sensitive members of your local area? Lyn Bell (centre) with supporters […]
The papers from this year’s ALA conference—Celebrating Adult Learning Spaces—are now available online. Click here to view.
The National Year of Reading 2012 was given a grant by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to run a writing competition as part of Adult […]
ALA’s latest issue of Quest magazine is now available. This edition features interviews with innovative Indigenous educator, Kathryn Gilbey and Australia’s delegate to the UN Commission for the Status of […]
