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 […]
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 […]
In 2025, we are celebrating Adult Learning Australia’s 65th anniversary. For 65 years, we have championed the transformative power of adult learning, promoting opportunities for individuals to create better lives and stronger communities. This milestone is a great chance to celebrate how far we’ve come and look ahead to what’s possible in the future. To […]
Take a look inside the April edition of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Volume 65, Number 1, April 2025 EDITORIAL Cheryl Ryan and Piper Rodd Refereed articles Challenges and opportunities in empowering adult CALD learners: Insights from Australian adult community educators Anneleis Humphries and Gosia Klatt Intergenerational learning for active aging amid […]
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 […]
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. Dean was the winner of the 2021 Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award at the […]
Sponsorship for this webinar is provided by the Tasmanian Council for Adult Literacy. About the session
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 […]
2025 ALA Board Nominee Profiles
Kelly-ann Tansey, CEO, Zahra Foundation This year’s International Women’s Day theme is Accelerate Action. Zahra Foundation CEO, Kelly-Ann Tansey, talks about the need to empower women through learning if we are to accelerate action for gender equality. “The future we are fighting for will not be won by words alone—it will be built through […]
About the session Suzy McKenna Suzy McKenna was the Principal Project Officer for the Strengthening the Australian Qualifications Framework project from 2009 to 2011. She was previously the National Project Director of Reframing the Future, the national professional development and change management program for the Australian vocational education and training sector. Since ‘retiring’ she has […]
About the session This webinar will explore the Australian adult community education (ACE) landscape and discuss the important roles it plays in developing individual capabilities for study, work, and life. In recent years ACE has gained more prominence for its capacity to connect hard-to-reach learners into literacy and numeracy programs and preparatory and pre-accredited programs […]
About the session Ros Bauer – ATA 2013 Ros Bauer has extensive experience in adult education as a language literacy numeracy practitioner. She was the winner of the 2013 Australian Training Awards Excellence in Adult Language Literacy and Numeracy Practice and a recipient of an Executive Fellowship through the Australian Endeavour Awards that included […]
Amanda Wilson Looking back to when I first started volunteering as an adult literacy tutor, I realise I had a narrow view of my role, and as a result, an equally narrow view of adult learners. My focus was primarily on literacy methods, educational activities, and the learner’s goals and outcomes. I was delivering community-based […]
As summer rolls in, it’s time to unwind, relax, and indulge in some great reads, inspiring podcasts, and thought-provoking content. Whether you’re soaking up the sun or staying cool indoors, our curated Summer Hot Picks have something for everyone. Here’s what some of our MPs, staff and board members are reading, watching, and listening to […]
