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Lifelong learning for
a fairer Australia

Lifelong learning for
a fairer Australia

Understanding passive solar design

A Greenhouse Around the Corner logo

Additional resources Alternative Technology Association Australian Green Building Council Your Home, Technical Manual for Passive Solar Design Related fact sheets Fact sheet 16: Understanding passive solar design

Press release: A lifelong learning policy for Australia

Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult and community education, welcomes the Hodgman Government’s recognition of adult education as a foundation to building Tasmania’s future and in helping […]

Draught sealing

Additional resources Bunnings: Getting your home ready for winter Green It Yourself: Draught proofing Wright, Osman & Ashworth 2009, CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook, Pan Macmillan. Related fact sheets Fact […]

Choosing appliances and the energy star system

Additional resources E3, Energy rating: Compare appliances Sustainability Victoria, Smarter choices Related fact sheets Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency Fact sheet 7: Choosing appliances and the energy […]

Understanding and managing your energy bills

Additional resources Australian Energy Regulator, My energy bill Energymadeeasy, Web price comparator Greenpower, What is green power? Greenpower, Benefits Origin, Understanding your energy bill SwitchOn, My power planner Related fact […]

Press release: Community learning can shape, support and rebuild people’s lives

The Learning Curve

“Low skilled workers who have lost their jobs or people who’ve been unsuccessful in finding work often have limited access to suitable, low cost adult education programs,” according to Dr […]

ALA LLN Webinar: Validation of ACSF assessment resources

This webinar is for adult language, literacy and numeracy practitioners to come together and look at aspects of quality assessment.  It provides an excellent opportunity to gain external validation of […]

Press release: The modern workforce demands lifelong learning skills

Media

Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult and community education, welcomes the Federal Budget’s commitment to education, however, further action is required as lifelong learning is now an […]

ALA conference: Advancing asylum seekers’ future through education

How do we empower people seeking asylum? Gillian Meek and Abiola Ajetomobi from the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre talk about their education programs that are designed to enable people to […]

ALA conference: Second chance education for disadvantaged learners

How can we support disenfranchised second chance learners? Malcolm Lobban, adult educator, is a staunch advocate for disability rights and anti-discrimination policy and legislation. Malcolm will share his passion for lifelong […]

ALA conference: Resurrecting a landmark for social good

How can a disused building become a community asset? Karyn Bradford, Milang and District Community Association, shares her experience in building social enterprises and talks about her current project which […]

ALA conference: Connecting music with learning

How can the arts and music be used for transformation and social change? Marcia Howard, musician and educator, shares her insights on ways to foster a sense of belonging through […]

ALA conference: 26 letters and 10 digits

How can we take a community-wide approach to low adult literacy? Half of all Tasmanian adults don’t have the literacy and numeracy skills they need for everyday life. Anita Planchon […]

ALA conference: Transformative learning in neighbourhood houses

How do adults make the transition from reluctant to confident learners? Dr Trace Ollis, Deakin University, shares her research on the informal and formal learning that takes place in Neighbourhood […]

ALA conference: Young people, lifelong learning and the new work mindset

What does the future of work look like for young people? Young people will need to navigate a vastly different world of work. Bronwyn Lee, Foundation for Young Australians, brings […]

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