ALA cosigned a letter to The Honourable Julie Bishop MP supporting Australia’s contribution to the replenishment of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The GPE is the only global fund dedicated solely to strengthening education systems in the world’s poorest countries. GPE brings together national governments, donor countries, multilateral agencies, international organisations, foundations, the private sector and […]

Quest is Adult Learning Australia’s national magazine. It is an informative mix of feature writing, news, analysis and stories from the ground for a national and international audience. Check out the latest edition. Quest 4, 2017 Articles include: Serving up culture Message from the CEO Spanner in the works? Tips for taking stock Adult literacy […]

AJAL Volume 57, Number 3, November 2017 Here is the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning.   How the Men’s Shed idea travels to Scandinavia Authors: Helene Ahl, Joel Hedegaard & Barry Golding Australia has around 1,000 Men’s Sheds – informal community based workshops offering men beyond paid work somewhere to go, something […]

Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award The Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Practice Award recognises innovation and excellence by an individual involved in improving LLN skills in an educational, community or workplace context. Applications can be made by relevant individuals or organisations (eg colleagues, professional bodies, students, employers, industry or community […]

Adult Learning Australia welcomes Business Council’s endorsement of lifelong learning Adult Learning Australia (ALA) welcomed the plan released by the Business Council of Australia (BCA) for a system of lifelong education in Australia but says the plan does not go far enough. The report, Future Proof, Protecting Australians through Education and Skills, proposes a new […]

A Statistical Overview: Aboriginal Adult English Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) in the Northern Territory The report and action statement were recently published by the Australian Government funded, Whole of Community Engagement (WCE) initiative within the Office of Pro Vice Chancellor – Indigenous Leadership (OPVC-IL) at Charles Darwin University (Shalley and Stewart). The report was […]

The Hon. Karen Andrews, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, launches ALW at Parliament House Theatre, Canberra Click here for the speech.  

Yes, I Can! Aboriginal Adult Literacy Campaign Campaign Project Officer, Walgett and Collarenebri, NSW Be part of grassroots approach to combat Indigenous inequalities Hands-on position implementing an innovative, high impact, literacy campaign full training in model provided 12 month assignment – once in a lifetime opportunity Attractive remuneration package for the right candidate with a […]

AJAL Volume 57, Number 2, July 2017 Here is the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Bringing together learning from two worlds: Lessons from a gender-inclusive community education approach with smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea Authors: Barbara Pamphilon and Katja Mikhailovich – University of Canberra, Australia The paper details a community […]

  We frequently hear through the media and other sources that we need to develop and be conscious of our personal wellbeing and resilience.  This webinar will look at exactly what is meant by these terms (what it is and what it isn’t) and give strategies that have been scientifically proven to benefit our personal […]

Globally 61 million girls continue to miss out on primary and lower-secondary school and 758 million adults lack any literacy skills; two-thirds of whom are women. If education is to contribute to addressing the urgent issues of poverty, conflict and climate change – what can be done to mobilise the will and resources needed to ensure the right of every person access to high quality affordable education and training ?

  What are the Sustainable Development Goals? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give us the framework to deal with global issues such as poverty, equitable access to education and social injustice. Good quality and inclusive education is a powerful vehicle for sustainable development. Equal access to education that is blind to gender and social disadvantage […]

  This webinar aims to develop participants’ knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on their education. It will also explore education programs that have successfully engaged with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adult learners.   About the presenter:   This session will […]

Additional resources Australian Conservation Foundation, Green home program Alternative Technology Association Beyond Zero Emission Green Building Council Australia, Vision for schools Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria Report on Retro Fitting Related fact sheets Fact sheet 18: Dream big, dream now: Planning ahead for an energy efficient building

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