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Lifelong learning for
a fairer Australia

Lifelong learning for
a fairer Australia

Energy auditing and using a power meter

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Additional resources ABSA, Find an assessor Alternative Technology Association webshop, Purchase an energy meter Sustainability Victoria, Smarter choice program Your Home Related fact sheets Fact sheet 1: Understanding and managing your energy bill Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency Facts sheet 7: Choosing appliances and the energy star rating system Fact sheet 11: […]

Understanding passive solar design

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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 Tasmanians access the skills they need for work and life. Adult Learning Australia’s recent conference in Hobart explored the different ways equitable access to lifelong […]

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 sheet 4: Draught sealing Fact sheet 12: Window treatments for energy efficiency Fact sheet 16: Understanding passive solar design

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 star rating system Fact sheet 11: Standby controllers and efficient computer settings Fact sheet 13: Energy auditing and using a power meter

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 sheets Fact sheet 1: Understanding and managing your energy bill Fact sheet 13: Energy auditing and using a power meter Fact sheet 17: Shopping around […]

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 Tracey Ollis from Deakin University. Dr Ollis, who is speaking at Adult Learning Australia’s 54th Conference in Hobart, will report on her research recently published […]

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 tasks mapped to the Australian core Skills Framework (ACSF). This session is all about collaboration and peer appraisal. The structure for this webinar involves participants […]

Press release: The modern workforce demands lifelong learning skills

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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 important life skill that ensures people remain relevant in the workforce and a vital part of their communities. The Commonwealth must commit to building a […]

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 feel empowered to build a new life in Australia.   Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find […]

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 learning and supporting disenfranchised adult second-chance learners.   Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find out more […]

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 involves the restoration of the Milang Lakeside Butter Factory – a prominent and historic local landmark.   Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 […]

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 stories and song in conversation with author Tony Birch.   Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find […]

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 outlines Tasmania’s unique approach to this complex issue, which involves businesses, community groups, government, educators and individuals working together in partnership.   Theme: Exploring possibilities, […]

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 Houses.   Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find out more or register now.     Credit: […]