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 […]
Adult Learning Australia has contributed to the work of UNESCO over its 65-year history. In 2025, ALA has been invited to send an Australian civil society representative to attend a capacity-building workshop on the Sixth Global Report on Adult Learning and Education | Institute for Lifelong Learning (GRALE) for the Asian region. The workshop […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Australian […]
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.
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
