Minister’s Speech – Adult Learners Week (ALW) 2017
The Hon. Karen Andrews, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, launches ALW at Parliament House Theatre, Canberra Click here for the speech.
Position vacant: Literacy for Life
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 out now
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 […]
ALA Webinar: Wellbeing and Resilience
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 […]
Forum: The Financing Gap and the Challenges of achieving the goals for Women and Girls’ Education
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 ?
Forum: Making the SDGs real in adult and vocational education
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 […]
ALA Webinar: Including and valuing Indigenous perspectives in learning
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 […]
Planning ahead for an energy efficient building
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
Shopping around for a better energy deal
Additional resources Australian Energy Regulator Australian Energy Regulator, Switching sites Energy Made Easy Price comparator websites Government Switch On Victoria Your choice Commercial sites http://electricitywizard.com.au http://youcompare.com.au http://energy.iselect.com.au Other useful contact information Indigenous Info line 1300 303 143 For information in languages other than English call 13 1450 and ask for 1300 585 165 Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 […]
Engagement strategies
Additional resources Ergon Energy, Motivating your staff YouTube, Three myths of behaviour change Related fact sheets Fact sheet 2: Being an energy efficient leader in your community Fact sheet 15: Signage and changing behaviour Fact sheet 14: Engagement strategies
Installing solar power
Additional resources ATA, Solar electricity ebooklet ATA, GreenPower Clean Energy Council Clean Energy Regulator Solar Accreditation Related fact sheets Fact sheet 17: Shopping around for a better energy deal Fact sheet 19: Installing solar power
Space heating options
Additional resources E3, Energy rating guides Sustainability Victoria, Smarter choice Your Home, Technical information on heating Related fact sheets Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency Fact sheet 4: Draught sealing Fact sheet 5: Installing insulation Fact sheet 6: Space heating options Fact sheet 12: Window treatments for energy efficiency
The economics of energy efficiency
Additional resources E3, Return on Investment calculator SA.gov.au, Calculate your appliance running costs Planet Ark, Recyling near you Sustainability Victoria, Smarter choice Wright, Osman & Ashworth 2009, CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook, Pan Macmillan. Related fact sheets Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency
Installing insulation
Additional resources Your Home, R rating Choice, Home insulation buying guide Green It Yourself, Windows Related fact sheets Fact sheet 5: Installing insulation Fact sheet 12: Window treatments for energy efficiency Fact sheet 16: Understanding passive solar design
Window treatments for energy efficiency
Additional resources Green it yourself, DIY double glazing Wright, Osman & Ashworth 2009, CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook, Pan Macmillan. Related fact sheets Fact sheet 4: Draught sealing Fact sheet 5: Installing insulation Fact sheet 12: Window treatments for energy efficiency Fact sheet 16: Understanding passive solar design