It’s been a busy start to 2023 for the Hotline. In addition to the many calls to the Hotline seeking referrals and assistance we have received an increase in the number of calls from remote First Nations communities. In most cases there is minimal access to...
Libraries and community organisations often ask the Hotline for resources that can support volunteer literacy tutors. In response, the Hotline has developed Adult Literacy Tutoring a new, free and very practical package of resources to help community organisations such as libraries, set up an Adult...
Grahame Neville receiving his award as the CCA 2022 Community Education Student of the year. From starting in an individual tutoring course at Tamworth Community College Grahame Neville went on to feature in Season Two of the SBS Series “Lost for Words”. Grahame has now been...
David Mackay, Chair of the Board of Community Colleges Australia, recently announced ‘with both sadness and gratitude” the resignation of Dr Don Perlgut from his position as CEO of Community Colleges Australia (CCA). Don’s resignation is effective from 14 July this year. Don has been an...
This year’s conference theme is ‘REFOCUS: Student Centred Practices’ which focuses on student need in our classrooms. The Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council (VALBEC) one day conference provides an opportunity to hear about some of the amazing programs and developments in the Victorian...
The Australian Council for Adult Literacy (ACAL) has announced three of its keynote speakers for their 2023 conference in Adelaide on 7 and 8 September. The Federal Minister for Skills and Training, Hon Brendan O’Connor will address the ACAL Conference on Friday 8 September. Dr Deniese Cox, Founder, TeachingOnline.com.au will...
The CCA 2023 Conference is now confirmed in Sydney for 10-11 October at the Amora Jamison Hotel in the Sydney CBD. The theme is “Building ACE Futures: Adult and Community Education Reimagined”. Hotline staff attended last year’s engaging, informative and insightful CCA conference and we...