Adult learning in Australia—the big picture
President of ALA, Professor Barry Golding will be offering a ‘big picture’ view of adult learning in Australia during his presentation at ALA’s national conference next month. Quests speaks with […]
Community education key to training reforms
Community colleges and learning centres are crucial to the Australian Government’s national training reforms and are a vital part of many local communities. Addressing the 2012 Community Colleges Australia Conference […]
Boosting foundation skills benefits workers and employers
Employers, industry representatives and adult literacy and numeracy specialists cametogether at the annual Australian Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL)Practitioners’ Conference in Brisbane on the 9th November Parliamentary Secretary for […]
New Adult Literacy Network Launched in TAS
The State Government today launched a new campaign to help improve adult literacy in Tasmania. The Premier, Lara Giddings, and the Minister for Education and Skills, Nick McKim, said the […]
ALA Conference 2012
What do you do to build resilience in yourself? This was the question posed by Byron Region Community College Director, Richard Vinycomb, to set the scene for the 52nd annual […]
Seeking Editor for AJAL
Call for Expressions of Interest Editor of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning (AJAL) The Australian Journal of Adult Learning (AJAL) has been published on behalf of Adult Learning […]
Small grants now available for Queensland community groups
Queensland community and volunteer groups who help others can now apply for a share of $1.35 million to buy essential items to help their local communities. Communities Minister Tracy Davis […]
Moe Work and Learning Centre open for business
Premier Ted Baillieu has joined Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood to officially open Victoria’s newest Work and Learning Centre at Moe. The opening delivers on an election commitment to set […]
FLEX grants to improve financial literacy in TAS
A new $1 million grants program in Tasmania will fund initiatives to help low income families better manage their finances. The Premier, Lara Giddings, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Cost […]
Adult education celebrates two key milestones
It’s not often that a 21st birthday and a 50th birthday share a guest list, but today was no ordinary celebration for adult education in Wangaratta, or for Skills Minister […]
Webinar: Changing the culture – attracting and keeping committee members
It’s nearly Christmas and time to reflect on 2012! If you have spent a good part of the year trying to find committee members for your community organisation with the […]
Webinar: Validating your learning and assessment strategies for low level learners
It’s validation time again! This webinar is for our LLN practitioners to come together as a group to validate their learning and assessment strategies. This webinar will concentrate on learning […]
Webinar: Volunteer management: Understanding rights and responsibilities
Organisations and their volunteers have rights and responsibilities. Volunteers perform a specific task or role and, in return, the organisation provides their volunteers with a rewarding experience. But it doesn’t […]
National Strategy for Foundation Skills launched
Working age Australians, aged 15–64 years, will benefit from a new strategy aimed at improving English language, literacy and numeracy skills. Launching the National Foundation Skills Strategy for Adults at Redarc […]