Adult Learning Australia (ALA) CEO - peak for adult learning and community education (ALCE) supporting access to learning for all Australians.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined March 2014
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Now's a great time to catch up on new or old books, shows & podcasts. Here’s what some of our team, board &MP’s are reading, watching, & listening to this season. Check out our Hot Summer picks. ala.asn.au/summer-hot-picks-… @JasonClareMP @MehreenFaruqi @ALeighMP @AdultLearningAu
How is AI impacting lifelong learning? Something of interest for all. @UIL
#AI is reshaping our world, but how can it support #lifelonglearning for all? 🤔
On International #EducationDay – 24 January 2025 – join us for a webinar to explore answers together with policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/2s4yh75w
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We seek to establish #lifelonglearning as a common good. In promoting a commons-based approach to lifelong learning, we can engage more people & communities & stimulate active citizenship.
Read more in 'Embracing a culture of lifelong learning' report 👉 shorturl.at/qoi5r
Meet our outstanding #ALW2024 Learning Ambassadors who have amazing learning stories to share like Mick #takethejourney @AdultLearningAu adultlearnersweek.org/lifelo…
This Sunday is the start of #ALW2024. Take a look at some of the events happening around Australia to celebrate #takethejourney @AdultLearningAu adultlearnersweek.org
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Our research shows that the high cost of education is preventing adults in Ireland from going back to or staying in education. 🔒
Join us next week for the launch of the #HoldingYouBack campaign to call for more financial support for adult learners 📢
Adult Learners Week 2024 - Take the Journey createsend.com/t/j-9EF597984…
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Great exhibition of #UIL "Lifelong Learning for All - Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies" at HLPF 2024 in UN - impressive messages and captivating faces of lifelong learners! Repres. of EASG visited the exhibition and endorsed the campaign "I'm a lifelong learner."
ALA urges ACE funding to boost Fee-Free TAFE completion rates, noting a missed opportunity to support students lacking necessary literacy, numeracy, & digital skills. Some adults need help to read, write, and use technology before starting TAFE courses. rb.gy/tm0y50
The National Student Outcomes Survey is Australia’s largest survey of VET students it collects information about post-training outcomes & satisfaction with training. @NCVER has produced a promotional kit to help RTOs promote the survey to their students. rb.gy/zlyd8n
About time our country had a Human Rights Act. Please support the calls to bring this to fruition. @AHumanRightsAct @AdultLearningAu
Everyone benefits when human rights at the heart of our laws.
Congratulations to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights recommending a Human Rights Act.
Let's build the momentum so it is legislated by the Albanese Government. Join the call at humanrightsact.org.au/
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Join our webinar next Wednesday, 5 June, and find out more about the new digital gender divide from Carla Wilshire OAM, a technology and society expert.
This webinar is free for ALA members - ala.asn.au/join-now/.
Register @ ala.asn.au/time-to-reboot-fe…
Latest data on VET completions indicates there are many reasons why learners may not complete.ACE can support learners to identify their learning interests & build their capabilities through taster & preaccredited courses so they are more prepared for VET shorturl.at/MJaUC
Join special guest Carla Wiltshire OAM, founding CEO of The Social Policy Group (SPG) & published author, together with Prof @foley29netty on Wed 5 June discussing Carla's new book Time to Reboot: Feminism in the Algorithm Age. @AdultLearningAu ala.asn.au/time-to-reboot-fe…
Happy IDAHOBIT day - a day dedicated to raising awareness about discrimination, violence, & challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. @AdultLearningAu supports access to lifelong learning for all. See the free IDAHOBIT toolkit idahobit.org.au/ @IDAHOBITaus
It is not too late to register for this fantasic webinar coming up this afternoon. Looking forward to it.
Looking for innovative and effective teaching strategies to support adult learners with disabilities? Join our webinar TMW at 1pm. Register here: ala.asn.au/ala-webinar-unloc…
Caught up with @AdultLearningAu Board members #RonWilson and @sallybrennan55 at the launch of the Koorie Education @LearnLocal guide today. The doc is a practical guide to raise awareness and assist learn local staff understated Koorie protocols.
Congratulations on the launch of the Koorie Education in LearnLocals - Best Practice and Protocols Guide Launch - a first in Australia @GayleTierney @AdultLearningAu #VAEAI #ACFE @LearnLocal – at Melbourne, Victoria
Met up with @AdultLearningAu ex-CEO and former @journal_ajal editor @tonybnteu in Sydney. ALA turns 65 next year and our journal is nearly as old. Still after 6 decades we continue to advocate for govts to invest in adult & community education and #lifelonglearning for all.
Happy 30years anniversary #ReadingWritingHotline celebrating with Vanessa and @DonPerlgut @AdultLearningAu
