Acknowledging the ACE sector
Hon. Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for Higher Education, Victoria
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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 Tasmania is breaking down taboos, the latest on Adult Learners Week and expert tips for successful events (Covid or no Covid), news from our Board, […]
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 and settle into Australia. It celebrated 70 years of delivery in 2019. In August 2020, the Australian Government announced major legislative reforms to the AMEP that […]
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 of the world around us. It can help us transform into something new – something better. Why not begin or continue your renewal by joining […]
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 a range of resources to help Teachers and Education Professionals this tax time. It’s important that everyone understands what they can and can’t claim at […]
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 on older adult learning. Volume 61, Number 1, April 2021 Psychological distress among students in enabling education Johanna Nieuwoudt Try before you buy: Using enabling […]
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 work as a columnist with The Age newspaper, as a Melbourne International Comedy Festival favourite and as an ABC regular. She has appeared on ABC’s […]
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. Read: Skills and Training Budget 2021-22 Presentation (pdf)
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 nation’s social and economic prosperity and that it will position Australians to live more healthy, fulfilling, and productive lives. You can read the full declaration: […]
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 country, the land, its history and its peoples. ALA welcomes the opportunity to join with First Nations People on this journey of connection including acknowledgement […]
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 take steps to: analyse the key characteristics of adults with low LLND skills better understand what motivates people to improve their language, literacy, numeracy and […]
Call for feedback on the profile of Victorian pre-accredited educators
Help the Department of Education and Training understand your capabilities and needs. Dandalo partners want to know more about the capabilities of pre-accredited educators. They want to know about your strengths and experiences, and the areas you want to develop further. They are looking for pre-accredited educators and / or managers who want to share […]
Adult Education in Global Times 2021 – Registration now open
Adult Education in Global Times 2021 registration is now open and deadline for Proceedings submissions extended to April 7. Learn more about the AEGT2021 Conference update and Keynote panel
It’s time for action – Community Agencies For Digital Inclusion
Rolling lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic forced all of us to go online for medical advice and treatment, mental health services, education,work and job-seeking, and of course to maintain crucial social connections. But what about those who couldn’t get online? CADI is advocating that public housing tenants have high speed, reliable, affordable internet […]
Media release: ALA welcomes the Parliamentary Inquiry into Adult Literacy
Adult Learning Australia (ALA) welcomes the new Parliamentary Inquiry into Adult Literacy recently launched by the House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training. Read the full media release: Adult Learning Australia welcomes the Parliamentary Inquiry into Adult Literacy