Webinars Session
Every Path Counts: Young People, Learning and Opportunity
About the session August 12th is United Nations International Youth Day. To celebrate the date, join us for an engaging panel conversation exploring how educators work alongside young people in different learning settings. The session will share real experiences and practical insights, including tips and ideas drawn from what works in supporting young people to […]
Teaching Cyber Security Awareness and Digital Literacy to Adult Learners
About the session Liz Bonner Liz is the Chair of the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) and CEO of Cloverdale Community Centre in Geelong, Victoria. A long-time advocate for grassroots community development, Liz’s background spans education and not-for-profit leadership. Deeply involved in the Neighbourhood House sector, Liz has contributed to governance at […]
On the Problem of Foundation Skills and the Futures of Work – with co-authors Dr Garry Argent and Professor Peter Kelly
This webinar explores how global capitalism, digital disruption, and changing worlds of work have reshaped how we understand language, literacy and numeracy (foundation) skills in Australia. The session invites critical reflection and discussion on how today’s foundation skills landscape increasingly positions learners as consumers and what this means for practice, policy, and the future of adult […]
Annual General Meeting – 22 May 2026
Guest speaker: NDIS Commissioner Louise Glanville Contributing to a Sustainable NDIS through Learning Louise explores the role of learning in strengthening the capability and capacity of the NDIS workforce and supporting a more sustainable future for the sector. She also discusses how learning empowers people with disability to participate fully in community life, employment and […]
The First Aid of Family Violence: Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Approaches in Adult Literacy and Digital Education
Thursday 23 April 2026Build your capacity as an adult educator to recognise, respond to, and refer concerns related to domestic and family violence. This professional development session supports educators to apply trauma‑informed and strengths‑based approaches when working with learners who may be experiencing violence. In this session, you will learn practical strategies to: Identify indicators of domestic and […]
Special ALA Webinar: Adult Education and Creative Pedagogies
Thursday, 26 March This special webinar followed the release of Adult Learning Australia’s special issue of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning (AJAL) in November 2025. This session delves into the diverse movements shaping creative pedagogies in adult education today. It will explore how creative arts education processes are being defined and enacted across adult […]
Adult Literacy and Numeracy Tutor Manual: From Research to Practice
A joint webinar presented by Kirrily Loveday, TasTAFE and Iona Johnson, Libraries Tasmania Overview Hear directly from those who developed the manual about how it was created, what’s inside, and how you can use it to support your learners. This manual bridges a long-standing gap in the sector—connecting the science of how adults learn with the […]
Engaging Adult Learners in LLND: Practical Approaches for Inclusive Education
This session will explore practical strategies for strengthening Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills in adult learners across Australia. Facilitated by Liz Bonner, an experienced educator with a background in science, instructional design and community engagement, the event will highlight effective ways to engage diverse groups of learners, including adults with disabilities and special […]
Develop learner agency
Wednesday 19 November 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT 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 […]
Special Adult Learners Week webinar: Three generations of learning – The Mungo Experience
Join three generations as they share their learning journey at Mungo — a place of deep time, living culture, and enduring connection. This session weaves together 60,000 years of history through personal insights, ancient stories, and the powerful legacy of knowledge passed down through family and Country. Discover how culture, storytelling, and kinship continue to […]
Voices of Strength: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Learning Journeys
About the session Dr Robyn Ober Robyn is an Indigenous Australian educator with over 30 years of experience in early childhood, primary and tertiary education in remote, rural and urban contexts in the Northern Territory and southeast Queensland. Robyn is currently the Indigenous Research Practice Leader at Batchelor Institute, mentoring and supporting Indigenous Australian […]
Using creative AI to teach LLN by stealth
About the session Dean Champ Dean has been involved in education for 28 years, working in schools, TAFE and university. Dean worked at the Box Hill and Chisholm Institutes for 23 years, before joining Holmesglen in 2024.
Right to Write: Supporting adults learning to write
About the session
2025 ALA AGM
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 16 May 2025, bringing everyone together to celebrate, reflect, and welcome new faces to the Board, while bidding farewell to those whose terms had ended. The 2025 AGM featured special guest Shelly Jones, Head of Programs at The Zahra Foundation, who spoke about the important role of […]
Empowering Learners through a Strength-Based Approach to Generic Skills
About the session Suzy McKenna