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Join us in empowering safer digital communities
Adult educators are on the frontline of digital safety, and adult learners need to be aware. Cybercrime in Australia is surging, with more than 84,700 incidents reported in 2024–25. That is one every six minutes. Scams and identity fraud increasingly target people with lower digital confidence, including many vulnerable learners. To support educators and volunteers, […]
Special ALA Webinar: Adult Education and Creative Pedagogies
Thursday, 26 March 1.00 PM – 2.30 PM (AEDT) Join us for this special webinar following the release of Adult Learning Australia’s special issue of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning (AJAL) in December 2025. This session will delve into the diverse movements shaping creative pedagogies in adult education today. It will explore how creative arts education processes […]
Developing Learner Agency
Join us for a webinar discussion featuring, Dr Damon Whitten, Adult Literacy and Numeracy Advisor, at Ako Aotearoa. Dr Damon Whitten Damon is a specialist in professional development for the tertiary sector, with a focus on adult literacy, numeracy, and neurodiversity. He bridges research and practice, designing evidence-based approaches that translate into effective teaching […]
Time to Reboot – Feminism in the Algorithm Age
About the session Time to Reboot explores the new digital gender divide. It shows how the algorithms favoured by Big Tech, designed to respond to and reinforce group characteristics, are dramatically recasting our relationships and our personal values. Carla Wilshire OAM Carla Wilshire OAM is the founding CEO of The Social Policy Group (SPG) and a published author. […]
Unleashing the Power of Adult Learner Stories: A Feminist and Critical Pedagogical Approach
About the session As adult educators, it is important that we recognise our learners as whole, embodied beings who navigate a landscape of multiple oppressions, but also one that is full of beauty. As feminist and critical educators, we view the classroom and other spaces where students learn as realms that can extend their agency […]
ALA webinar: First Nations – Aboriginal English and code switching Part II
About the session This webinar builds on our successful first Aboriginal English and Code Switching webinar session in 2023. Join us for a dynamic session that delves into the delicate balance, promoting inclusivity and honouring the cultural and linguistic diversity within First Nations communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of language dynamics […]
ALA webinar: Culturally embedded numeracy
When: Date to be confirmedDuration: 1 hrCost: FREE for ALA members | non-members $65
ALA webinar: Unlocking potential: Teaching Literacy for Adults with Disabilities
When: Wednesday 8th May @ 1pm AESTDuration: 1 hrCost: FREE for ALA members | non-members $65 About the session This webinar will delve into effective teaching strategies tailored for the support of adult learners with disabilities. Topics covered may include, implementing reasonable adjustments, crafting scripts with a focus on grammar and spelling, and embracing an […]
ALA webinar: Understanding learning stress and strategies for response
About the session Gain essential insights on identifying and addressing learning stress and discover practical strategies to create a supportive environment that fosters mental well-being and learning. Find out about effective tools to navigate the intersection of stress, mental health, and optimal learning experiences for your learners. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate a more […]
ALA webinar: International Women’s Day Panel: Empowering Women through Literacy, Learning, and Inclusion
About the session A stimulating and insightful panel discussion that will unravel the transformative power of literacy in empowering women and creating a more inclusive, supportive, and inspiring educational landscape. Together, let’s champion the cause of literacy for all women, breaking barriers and opening doors to a world of possibilities. Our session is guided by […]
ALA webinar: Learning Resources – Adaptation and implementation to meet individual learner needs
About the session Rachel Leigh Taylor Rachel Leigh Taylor is an Educational Specialist with more than 25 years’ experience in tertiary and workplace-based education and training programs who specialises in student support and tailored materials design. Rachel Leigh is an industry leader in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice and has experience in English as a […]
Online forum: Adult learning education on climate justice
Context In recent years, the importance of adult learning education focused on climate justice has gained momentum in Australia and the world. In Australia, we have seen the impact of climate disruption with more frequent catastrophic weather events such as floods and fires contributing to the displacement of people from housing and local communities and […]
Climate Justice Education: Towards a pluriverse of possibilities: Unlearning separation, re-learning relationality – Session2
INVITATION TO A TWO-PART TEACH-IN Towards a pluriverse of possibilities: Unlearning separation, re-learning relationality The world as we know it is not sustainable. To change these realities, we need to dig deep to the very roots of Western thinking – this is a big story of alternative worldmaking at every level. This includes how we […]
Climate Justice Education: Towards a pluriverse of possibilities: Unlearning separation, re-learning relationality – Session1
INVITATION TO A TWO-PART TEACH-IN Towards a pluriverse of possibilities: Unlearning separation, re-learning relationality The world as we know it is not sustainable. To change these realities, we need to dig deep to the very roots of Western thinking – this is a big story of alternative worldmaking at every level. This includes how we […]
ALA webinar: Learner engagement strategies
For our next session in the What Works series, we are joined by Dave Bauer, Brendan Murray, and Sharmy Ramachandran. Led by facilitator Ros Bauer, the session will explore the importance of engagement strategies in the adult learning context. Our presenters will provide a unique perspective, each coming from a different background within the adult […]