About the session Presented by Dr Sally Thompson. Sally is a teacher and researcher at Victoria University in Melbourne’s western suburbs. She is a former CEO of Adult Learning Australia and member of the Adult Community and Further Education Board. She has worked in government, TAFE, Higher Education, an education union and in the not […]
About the session Learning beyond the justice system: Insights from educator Adam Nobilia and Adult Learners Week 2026 Ambassadors Pattie Phillips and Timothy Looker. We know that a second chance after time in the justice system needs to be more than a second chance at education. It means connecting learning with housing, employment, community connection and […]
Every year, as part of Adult Learners Week, we award $500 prizes to exceptional adult learners so that they can continue to study. You can read their stories about their achievements and the barriers to learning they have overcome here. These awards are made possible by generous donations to the Learning Changes Lives Foundation, Adult Learning Australia‘s […]
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Manager Highly regarded not-for-profit organisation Progressive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff Attractive Salary Packaging available Full-time position Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services (Djerriwarrh) is a highly regarded not-for-profit charitable organisation which has been delivering high quality education, training, employment and youth programs in the western suburbs of Melbourne since 1989. Djerriwarrh’s […]
Adult Learners Week, Australia’s national celebration of lifelong learning, is back in 2026 with the theme: Follow Your Compass: Learning for Life. From September 1-8, hundreds of events and activities around the country will showcase the many ways in which learning changes lives and helps strengthen our communities. Find out how to register your ALW […]
There is a great new role as SEE First Nations Program Coordinator with the Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation (“GBK”). Established in 2012 as the peak body of all Registered Native Title Bodies Corporates (“PBCs”) in the Torres & Endeavour Straits. GBK works together […]
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 […]
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 […]
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A highlight of our 2026 Annual General Meeting was our Guest Speaker, NDIS Commissioner Louise Glanville, who generously shared her expertise on the topic Contributing to a Sustainable NDIS through Learning. Louise’s insights received fantastic feedback from attendees – “Such valuable insights, Louise – educating vulnerable people to find their voice when things are not […]
Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning. AJAL Volume 66, Number 1, April 2026 EDITORIAL Cheryl Ryan and Piper Rodd Refereed articles Facilitating knowledge transfer agency: Pedagogic interventions in a leadership development program Jon Ohlsson and Erica Wright Adult numeracy in rural Australian vocational education: From autonomous to ideological models Richard […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This year has been full of twists and turns. Change is happening faster and with less certainty, especially for those of us in adult learning and community education. But despite everything, we’ve kept adapting, finding new ways to make a difference and add real value for our educators, learners and communities. A big thank you […]
