New issue of Australian Journal of Adult Learning out now!
The latest issue of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning (AJAL) has been written at a time when we find ourselves living in the second year of a global pandemic, […]
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Is readability really important?
Dr Cath Ferguson, School of Education, Edith Cowan University
The Inquiry into Victoria’s Criminal Justice System and ACE
ACEVic and Adult Learning Australia’s submission to the ‘Inquiry into Victoria’s criminal justice system’. The focus of this submission is on strategies to reduce rates of criminal recidivism. ACE organisations […]
Acknowledging the ACE sector
Hon. Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for Higher Education, Victoria
Shearer training to address a national shortage, DIY coffin making classes, #ALW2021 news and more in Quest.
Our latest issue of Quest is out! You’ll find stories about how a training program for new shearers in Victoria is turning lives around, how a DIY coffin course in […]
ALA’s response to the AMEP Reforms discussion paper
The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is one of the longest-standing settlement services, offering free English language tuition to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants to improve their English language skills […]
Adult Learners Week 2021
Change your story during ALW2021 Adult Learners Week is celebrated at the beginning of Spring with hundreds of events and activities promoting the benefits of learning. Learning gives us knowledge […]
Tax dedications for Educators
You may be able to claim deductions for your work-related expenses. These are expenses you incur to earn your income as a teacher or education professional. The ATO has prepared […]
New issue of Australian Journal of Adult Learning out now!
In the first edition of 2021, we have a diverse range of articles representing adult learning in higher education, adult education and its capacity to prevent poverty, and an article […]
Adult Learners Week Launch 2021
Be inspired by people who have changed their life stories through learning. Our MC Catherine Deveny – our MC, is a writer, comedian, author and speaker well known for her […]
DESE overview of Skills and Training 2021-22 Budget
Includes new funding for Building Foundation Skills with increased allocations to the SEE program, Reading Writing Hotline and research activities. Additional measures will focus on women, youth and digital skills. […]
Declaration statement in support of literacy and numeracy for all adult Australians
As signatories to this Declaration, Adult Learning Australia (ALA) and coalition partners seek to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for all adult Australians. We believe this is central to the […]
ALA support for the Uluru Statement and Voice to Australian Parliament
First Nations representatives have offered the nation a way forward through the Uluru Statement from the Heart. It is an offering that invites all Australians to reflect deeply about this […]
ALA submission into Parliamentary Inquiry into Adult Literacy
Adult Learning Australia made a submission to the Parliament of Australia, Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training Inquiry into Adult Literacy and its Importance. Our submission recommended that we […]