Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body representing the not-for-profit adult community education sector, welcomes the Albanese Government’s announcement of the Jobs and Skills Summit in September. ‘This Summit is an opportunity to bring an “equity lens” to skills shortages and find solutions to the systemic problems that are compounding disadvantage for people with poor […]
Our latest issue of Quest is out! You’ll find stories about how an automotive skills program is helping troubled young people stay on track, how a careers course is opening up opportunities and independence for women escaping domestic violence, the latest on Adult Learners Week 2022, news from adult community education sector, our members and […]
Friday 22 July 10.45 am – 11.30 am Assistant Minister Ged Kearney is a long-time supporter of the Adult and Community Education (ACE) sector. In her previous role as Shadow Minister for Skills from 2019 to 2021 she acknowledged in parliament the benefits provided by ACE and the vital role it plays in post-secondary education. […]
Adult Learning Australia is seeking a Finance and Governance Manager. POSITION: Finance and Governance Manager (General staff) – approx 16 hours p/w with flexible work arrangements available REPORTS TO: Chief Operations Officer AWARD: Education Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2010. CONTEXT Adult Learning Australia (ALA) is the national peak body for adult and […]
In this session, we will look at barriers to learning for adults with disabilities: what they are and the experience of people who make their way through life with them. We’ll briefly explore some of the primary causes of the barriers to learning and how this can present in an education setting. And finally, we’ll […]
The April edition of the journal has both a national and international focus. The articles are written on some important adult education issues of our time such as therapeutic landscape learning after the COVID 19 pandemic; professional learning in police education; lifelong learning and adult education in Japan; second chance learning in Africa; and adult […]
This webinar builds on the previous March 2022 session where participants worked in small groups to share ideas and experiences of effective climate justice education (CJE). This webinar continues to explore CJE, this time, using the power of creative expression and arts which can create spaces of imagination, hope, and even healing. Working in small […]
Dr Nigel Wilson – Board member of ALA and the Learning Changes Lives Foundation.
Date: Friday 20 May 2022, 1:00pm AEST via Zoom Guest speaker: Kerry Johnson, CEO, ACE Community Colleges will share her story about the impact of the recent floods on ACE campuses such as Lismore and Murwillumbah. This year’s AGM will present the 2022 Annual Report, announce the results of this year’s Board elections and feature […]
A learning city promotes lifelong learning for all and helps lay the foundation for sustainable social, economic, and environmental development. Explore the principles and features of learning cities, learning communities, and learning municipalities in Australia and globally in this free online session. How are communities faced with turbulent times adapting and learning from […]
The 2022 federal budget includes some support for disadvantaged Australians but has missed the opportunity to realise the full benefits of adult education; according to Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult community education (ACE). Worthwhile initiatives in this year’s budget include continued support for the ReBoot program delivered through the not-for-profit sector, […]
Adult Learning Australia has released its latest Australian Adult Community Education Environmental scan. ALA’s scan profiles the sector in terms of its programs, features, provider types, participants, outcomes and supporting policy areas. It also explores the challenges facing the sector in terms of sustainability. Findings The scan found that the ACE sector demonstrably serves important […]
Ged Kearney MP – Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult community education (ACE), welcomes the recommendations from the Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training’s Inquiry report into adult literacy and its importance – Don’t take it as read. The Committee made 15 recommendations to improve adult language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills, including implementing […]
Australians have an appetite for learning that is focussed on developing work and life skills over formal qualifications, new research shows. But those who can most benefit from adult education are being left behind, according to Adult Learning Australia’s CEO Jenny Macaffer.
