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Understanding and managing your energy bills
Additional resources Australian Energy Regulator, My energy bill Energymadeeasy, Web price comparator Greenpower, What is green power? Greenpower, Benefits Origin, Understanding your energy bill SwitchOn, My power planner Related fact sheets Fact sheet 1: Understanding and managing your energy bill Fact sheet 13: Energy auditing and using a power meter Fact sheet 17: Shopping around […]
ALA conference: Second chance education for disadvantaged learners
How can we support disenfranchised second chance learners? Malcolm Lobban, adult educator, is a staunch advocate for disability rights and anti-discrimination policy and legislation. Malcolm will share his passion for lifelong learning and supporting disenfranchised adult second-chance learners. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find out more […]
ALA conference: Resurrecting a landmark for social good
How can a disused building become a community asset? Karyn Bradford, Milang and District Community Association, shares her experience in building social enterprises and talks about her current project which involves the restoration of the Milang Lakeside Butter Factory – a prominent and historic local landmark. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 […]
ALA conference: Connecting music with learning
How can the arts and music be used for transformation and social change? Marcia Howard, musician and educator, shares her insights on ways to foster a sense of belonging through stories and song in conversation with author Tony Birch. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find […]
ALA conference: 26 letters and 10 digits
How can we take a community-wide approach to low adult literacy? Half of all Tasmanian adults don’t have the literacy and numeracy skills they need for everyday life. Anita Planchon outlines Tasmania’s unique approach to this complex issue, which involves businesses, community groups, government, educators and individuals working together in partnership. Theme: Exploring possibilities, […]
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Getting of Wisdom – Ballarat Program, 14 February 2017
Older Learning in diverse contexts 08.45 am Registration 09.00 am Tea and coffee 09.30 am Welcome to Country 09.45 am Welcome Professor John McDonald – Dean of the Faculty of Education and Arts, Federation University, Australia 10.00 am Older learning in diverse contexts – Key Note Alex Withnall, University of […]
Job vacancy at Yarraville Community Centre
Yarraville Community Centre delivers a range of programs and services including Accredited and Pre accredited learning programs at locations across the city of Maribyrnong. We are looking for a Program Support Officer with highly developed Administrative Skills. Required Excellent attention to detail Strong IT skills Sound time management skills Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills […]
Position vacant: SEE teacher
Yarraville Community Centre is looking for a SEE (Skills for Education and Employment ) teacher with experience in teaching Language, Literacy and Numeracy, and in completing assessments. • Vibrant community centre with innovative programs • Collegial workforce • Flexible and supportive work environment • Located walking distance to trains, buses and Yarraville Village • Professional […]
Position Vacant: ALA Chief Executive Officer
Adult Learning Australia (ALA) is the national peak body for the adult and community education, with individual and organisational members in all states and territories. ALA is committed to ensuring that all Australians have access to the benefits of lifelong and life-wide learning. Our objectives are to: advocate and promote accessible and quality learning for […]
Vacancy for Networker – Network West
Network West Inc. represents all Neighbourhood Houses in the Western Metropolitan Region which covers the municipalities of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham. Network West Inc receives funding from the State Government Neighbourhood House Coordination Program to employ a Networker. The Position is directly responsible to a Committee of Management, which […]
Vic positions vacant
Position SEE Program Coordinator – Language, Literacy & Numeracy Organisation Yarraville Community Centre Details Competitive Remuneration and generous salary packaging Permanent 0.8 PT position Located walking distance to trains, buses and Yarraville Village Yarraville Community Centre is a Registered Training Organisation and Learn Local provider, which has been operating in the Maribyrnong area since 1975. […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Adult Learning Australia will be held on Friday 22 August 2014, commencing at 1.00pm (AEST), via teleconference. Download Meeting Agenda. ALA members are invited to register to participate in the AGM, by following this link. (You will need to be logged in via the member portal to register). Difficulties logging in […]
Learning for the New Economy: ALCN Conference
Theme 1: The Power of Social Capital Building social capital to stimulate positive economic and social outcomes Local government, learning providers, community organisations, businesses, volunteers, social enterprises and business incubators can activate partnerships and agreements between organisations to achieve positive economic and social outcomes for people through lifelong learning. Dr. David McNulty David Mc Nulty […]
WAVE National Conference – Skills for All Australians: What about women and girls?
WAVE is celebrating 25 years with a National Conference! Skills for All Australians: What about women and girls? WAVE is a national network of women involved in VET, ACE and the broad field of work-related education and training. WAVE provides seminars & workshops, research, policy advocacy and advice, as well as networking on a national […]