Adult Learning Australia, along with Victorian ACE peaks, recently attended a round-table discussion with representatives of the State Library of Victoria (SLV) and the Public Libraries Victoria Network (PLVN). The discussion largely focussed on ways PLVN could tap into community-based organisations with expertise in dealing with low level adult literacy, and to explore opportunities for […]
‘Learning for Life? Neighbourhood Houses, Adult Learning and Transitions to Higher Education’ – a mini book on learning in ACE and Neighbourhood houses. By Dr Tracey Ollis, Professor Karen Starr, Cheryl Ryan, Dr Jennifer Angwin, Ursula Harrison, Deakin University From the foreword by Maureen Ryan: “In this book it is not the three Rs (reading, […]
Older Learning in diverse contexts 08.45 am Registration 09.00 am Tea and coffee 09.30 am Welcome to Country 09.45 am Welcome Professor John McDonald – Dean of the Faculty of Education and Arts, Federation University, Australia 10.00 am Older learning in diverse contexts – Key Note Alex Withnall, University of […]
The announcement of a Footscray Learning Precinct is exciting news for locals of Melbourne’s inner west. The Footscray Learning Precinct proposes to link, expand and upgrade learning spaces across the inner west, providing better learning opportunities for students at all ages and all stages of life. The state government’s $15m in funding for this project recognises […]
Employer: Literacy for Life Foundation Work Type/s: Contract Classification/s: Advocacy & Campaigns, Education & Training, Indigenous, Project Management Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP) Location: Regional NSW
Many adults face barriers in their daily lives due to low levels of literacy and numeracy, including social isolation and mental health issues. A significant body of research shows that with improved literacy and numeracy skills, Australian adults could better engage with society and play a more active role in our communities and in the […]
Supporting learners with low literacy is complex. It is not about using one simple approach or method. It is about working with enthusiasm, building relationships and having a handy toolkit of techniques, strategies and resources. This webinar is designed to support volunteer literacy tutors by providing effective strategies to enable LLN learners. About the […]
Yarraville Community Centre delivers a range of programs and services including Accredited and Pre accredited learning programs at locations across the city of Maribyrnong. We are looking for a Program Support Officer with highly developed Administrative Skills. Required Excellent attention to detail Strong IT skills Sound time management skills Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills […]
Community Learning Champions in inner Melbourne’s culturally and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods support and encourage friends, neighbours and peers to take up quality learning and employment opportunities. The idea for a peer support program to encourage lifelong learning came about because of unscrupulous marketing practices by private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and resulting community disenchantment, Tara Willersdorf, Community Programs & Marketing Coordinator at […]
On 12 September 2016, the Department of Education and Training launched the Foundation Skills Assessment Tool (FSAT). FSAT is a free, interactive online tool designed to identify and measure an individual’s foundation skill levels (English language, literacy and numeracy skills as well as employability skills). It is now available at https://www.fsat.education.gov.au/ FSAT provides valuable information […]
This webinar will look at the two main areas that make or break projects: 1) successful partnering 2) assessing and managing risk People are crucial – if they don’t work effectively together, then the chances of a project being successful will be severely limited. Risks might mean threats to your project or opportunities for it. […]
Food rescue charity OzHarvest is running an education program for people on low incomes to learn about cooking healthy food on a budget. At Adelaide’s Hackham West Community Centre a group of 15 people peel carrots, chop onions and boil water for pasta. The air is filled with the smell of frying garlic and onions. […]
Adult Learning Australia is committed to equitable lifelong and lifewide learning. This is a central aspect of the adult and community education (ACE) sector’s role in supporting the Australian community. Recent reforms in mental health emphasise ‘person-centred approaches and choices’. We welcome this trend but are conscious that such reforms bring significant change. People must […]
International Exchange and Conferences (12–18 Feb 2017) A unique collaboration between researchers in Europe, Australia & New Zealand The one week Exchange (12–18 Feb 2017), including three one day conferences, is a unique collaboration between the Education and Learning by Older Adults (ELOA) Network of ESREA (European Society for Reserach into the Education of Adults); […]
Adult Learning Australia’s (ALA) commitment to equitable lifelong and lifewide learning is a central aspect of the adult and community education (ACE) sector’s role in supporting the Australian community. Recent reforms in mental health emphasise ‘person-centred approaches and choices’. ALA welcomes this trend but is conscious that such reforms bring significant change. People must be […]
