$3.25M to boost adult literacy and numeracy skills
The South Australian state Government is allocating a further $3.25 million next financial year as part of its ongoing Skills for All commitment to create an extra 6,000 training places […]
Using Blackboard Collaborate – Behind the Scenes
In this session Keith will explain: How he goes about preparing material for a Blackboard Collaborate session, What tools there are in Blackboard Collaborate, how they can be used and […]
Prime Minister launches national literacy campaign
A new national campaign to improve literacy has been launched by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard. Ms Gillard said the campaign was designed to tackle taboos around illiteracy by promoting […]
QLD welcomes investment in building stronger communities
Community organisations have welcomed the Bligh Government’s commitment to triple investment in the Community Centre Infrastructure Fund, which gives community groups funds to build halls, clubhouses and other buildings. CEO […]
National Volunteer Week 2012
‘Volunteers – Every One Counts’ National Volunteer Week (NVW) will be celebrated this year from the 14-20 May 2012. National Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism […]
VIRTUAL ENGLISH TUITION FOR NEW MIGRANTS
A three-year trial of virtual English language tuition using the National Broadband Network (NBN) will help new migrants settle into regional communities, the Australian Government announced earlier this month. The […]
NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR TAX CONCESSION WORKING GROUP
Minister for Social Inclusion Mark Butler and Assistant Treasurer Mark Arbib today announced the membership and terms of reference of a new working group that will consider ideas for […]
Applications for the 2012 Australian Training Awards National Focus categories are NOW OPEN.
The National Focus categories recognise outstanding contributions towards the attainment of Australia’s national vocational education training system (VET) priorities. In particular, the National Focus categories acknowledge contributions of individuals, schools, businesses and organisations […]
2012 ALA Conference in Byron Bay
The 52nd annual ALA conference will be held in NSW’s stunning Byron Bay on the 11th and 12th October 2012.
This year’s conference theme is Lifelong learning equals resilient communities.
New Autumn Learning in Tasmania with LearnXpress
Creating mouthwatering Greek delicacies or developing a passion for singing are just some of the exciting new skills Tasmanians can learn this Autumn through LINC Tasmania’s LearnXpress courses. The Autumn […]
Call for proposals on the NBN-enabled Education and Skills Services program
A call for proposals for the NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services (NBN-EESS) Program was announced on 1 December 2011. The call for proposals will close on Friday 3 February 2012 […]
The value of adult teaching and learning practices: A story about re/engagement.
This session looked at a recent Ballarat University funded project using narrative analysis which involved interviewing 20 young students between the ages of 16 and 21 years enrolled in alternative […]
People Power Pledge: One dollar a week for social solutions
Would you donate $1.00 per week to create a Community Contract Centre to teach traditional life skills to socially sensitive members of your local area? Lyn Bell (centre) with supporters […]
Community campaign reverses funding cuts
A campaign against proposed government funding cuts to community centres in South Australia has been successful in reversing the decision. The South Australian Government will restore funding to $9 million to be shared among about 100 community centres across SA.
The ‘Don’t go breaking our heart’ campaign, led by Community Centres SA was the culmination of years of lobbying the Government for operational funding across the whole sector.