It is well known that the ‘N’ in LLN is a barrier to learning and workplace achievement for many adults. Yet it has tended to be the poor cousin in LLN training. In this webinar, Jim Spithill from ACER will demonstrate how L&L supports N in adult numeracy teaching and training, including explaining how a […]
Are you looking for some fresh ideas to help you develop general adult education opportunities that better meet the needs of your community and boost your bottom line. In our next session, we are discussing strategies for developing learning programs that are creative, appealing and cost-effective for your organisation. Our expert facilitator, Tim Symons will […]
The Building Rural and Regional Communities through Adult Education Forum is organised by Adult Learning Australia in partnership with CQUniversity. The Forum is open to the public; however, participants are required to book a place. This Forum is all about: highlighting the benefits of adult and community education and informal learning in rural and regional […]
Adult Learning Australia, staff and friends of Melbourne’s Laverton Community Education Centre were saddened by the recent passing of Alison Wilkinson, Education Manager. Alison began working for the Laverton Community Education Centre in 2000 at a time when the funding of Adult Education was undergoing major change. By 2004 the Education Centre had […]
A new book celebrating the stories of a diverse range of adult learners from around Australia was launched in Sydney in April. Lifelong & Lifewide: Stories of Adults Learning was launched by the Hon. Sharon Bird, MP and Minister for Higher Education and Skills at Sydney Community College on April 17. As part of the […]
Google+ Hangouts is video chat for groups. Hangouts can accommodate up to 10 people at once, with room for others to watch. But you can also use it to chat one on one. Best of all it’s free and easy to useYou can use Hangouts on a desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone or tablet. When […]
We are delighted that Rosemary Stanton, one of Australia’s best- known and respected nutritionists, has agreed to be an Ambassador for Adult Learning Australia. Why did you decide to take on the role of Ambassador for Adult Learning Australia? What do you hope to be able to contribute? I am passionate about learning. Basically […]
What do Jack Thompson, Quentin Bryce, Malcolm Fraser, Bob Hawke, Maggie Tabberer, and Lindsay Fox have in common? They’re among a growing number of Australians who are working well beyond the traditional retirement age. But it’s not just the rich and famous who are part of this growing trend. Author and ALA member Darryl […]
A financial literacy program Budget Blitz! is about to kick off at Geeveston Community Centre (GECO) in Tasmania’s Huon region, 62 km south-west of Hobart. The Centre was announced in March as one of 10 successful recipients of the state government’s Financial Literacy Exchange (FLEX) grants. The FLEX program aims to equip disadvantaged and […]
Say Htoo Eh Moero from Wyndham Community and Education Centre (WCEC) has been named Case Worker of the Year at the inaugural Migration and Settlement Awards in Canberra on March 18. The award, presented by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, recognises Say Htoo’s outstanding commitment to the settlement of newly arrived refugees and migrants. Say […]
Dr Peter Willis has a long history of research and exploration of innovative forms of informal learning. The Centre for Convivial Backyard Civilisation has emerged from this. This Adelaide-based group has been meeting for more than a year to discuss applied practice and informal ‘action learning’ projects that promote convivial backyard civilisation in small scale […]
Adult Learning Australia launched Lifelong & Lifewide: Stories of Adult Learning at Sydney Community College on the 17th of April. Sally Thompson, CEO of Adult Learning Australia, introduced the Hon. Sharon Bird MP who officially launched the book. The Hon Sharon Bird MP Minister for Higher Education and Skills Ms Bird talked about the value […]
Our webinar series around developing effective LLN tasks is all about supporting you to unpack and translate the ACSF. Our next session is where you get to take back control. At the end of session one (15 March 2013), participants were given a link to some stimulus material and asked to prepare a short task […]
Adult Learning Australia, The Brotherhood of St Laurence, and the University of Ballarat School of Arts and Education are delighted to invite you to a special event. The big difference: Why adult learning matters Date: Tuesday April 16th 4.45 p.m – 6.30 pm Location: Room 427, Level 4, CAE, 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne A […]
Learning takes place in a variety of situations. Many of these are outside formal education systems. Sue Ross, CEO of WEA Adelaide, is a fierce advocate for non-formal learning. Sue has always believed in providing a wide range of programs targeted at all adults through the lifetime. Under Sue’s watch, the WEA is always developing […]
