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2008 Ministerial Declaration on Adult Community Education

In July 2002, State Territory and Australian Government Ministers with responsibility for Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs, endorsed a Ministerial Declaration on Adult Community Education (ACE). This statement recognised the importance of ACE in providing pathways to further education and training for 'second chance' learners.

50th National Conference of Adult Learning Australia

11 - 13 November 2010

Adelaide, South Australia, the home of the first National Conference of the Association.

Click here to register.

Lifelong Learning is the Key to a Prosperous, Safe and Fair Australia

Adult Learning Australia has launched its policy platform for the 2010 Federal Election. The platform, gathered from its broad membership, calls on all political parties to ignore quick fixes and to instead invest in the skills and knowledge of the nation in a range of key areas including literacy “infrastructure”, non-formal community based learning and a vibrant Community Education Sector.

View the full policy statement here.

Media Release

ALA applauds Investment in foundation skills

Adult Learning Australia congratulates the Rudd government on its investment of $120 million dollars over 4 years in language, literacy and numeracy programs. Sally Thompson, CEO of Adult Learning said, “It is commendable that the government has had the foresight to invest in the foundation skills that will enable Australia’s most vulnerable workers to remain in employment and take advantage of the economic recovery.”

Indigenous Education Action Plan 2010 - 2014

ALA was recently invited to make a submission to the draft of this important plan. While the plan predominantly focuses on the education of Indigenous children, ALA’s belief is that the education of children cannot happen in isolation from their families and communities. Our submission, therefore argues for a whole of life and whole of community approach. Our full submission is available here [PDF, 35KB]

Green Skills Implementation Plan

ALA is currently representing the Adult and Community Education sector on the Green Skills Implementation Group. In December 2009, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed a Green Skills Agreement aimed at ensuring that Australians have the skills that they will need to meet the challenges of Australia moving to a lower carbon economy. Between February and May of this year, ALA has been and will be taking part in the GSI Group, alongside representatives from the TAFE, University and Business sectors. The Green Skills Implementation Plan is due for completion in May 2010.

Professional Development Workshops - click here to book your space

The VET Teacher E-learning Toolkit

This important document has recently been approved by the E- Standards Experts Committee. It outlines the minimum e-learning functionality required by VET teachers.

Find out all about this important information at here

ALA Events

50th National Conference of Adult Learning Australia

11 - 13 November 2010

Adelaide, South Australia, the home of the first National Conference of the Association.

Conference Page.

Broadband for Seniors

Broadband for Seniors Launch at William Charlton Village at Allambie Heights

William Charlton Village at Allambie Heights has officially opened its Broadband for Seniors Kiosk. Nan Bosler OAM, President of the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association officially launched the Kiosk on 17 February.

Some of the recently opened Broadband for Seniors Kiosks where eager learners of all types discover how better to communicate with their friends and families.

Broadband for Seniors Portal now available

On 2 December NEC launched the portal for Broadband for Seniors (BFS) at an press briefing. The portal is an important step in the social inclusion activities associated with BFS, and is intended to create a social networking environment for older Australians and to encourage internet usage by seniors; it will also give us a place for tutors to participate in their own community to share ideas and support. The tutor community will be launched in the near future.

The portal can be see at www.neccommunities.net.au

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Dynamic Learning Online

As part of Adult Learning Week funding, the Mining Industry Skills Centre has produced an informative DVD...More

Dynamic Learning Online

Online training now available. Please click here for more information

Work Ventures

Discount PCs are available to eligible applicants through Work Ventures - click here for more information

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Quest

For a preview of the latest Quest, click here.

Latest from the Study Circles Network

Read the Australian Study Circles Network 'The Circular' Edition Ten, November 2009 here.

Or download the PDF here.

Elluminate

Don't forget that one of our services to members is the use of our Elluminate v-room! Many groups have already booked to use the room already this year so make sure you book your space with either Mary m.hannan@ala.asn.au or Michael Chalk ace@michalk.id.au.

Learning Works

Many educational podcasts are now available for download into your computer. More

For further information, go to the Learning Works' website - www.learningworksradio.com Or email Tony Ryan on learningworks@pbafm.org.au