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30 Jul Volunteer tutors – a key part of the adult literacy landscape in Australia.

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While skilled professional teachers and systematic learner-centred programs need to form the backbone of quality provision, individual tutors are often a great first step for learners who are beginning their literacy journey. There is no national coordination of volunteer literacy tutors. A small number of the...

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30 Jul Free NALA literacy and numeracy resource

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This is another gem from the Irish National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). The guide is for tutors and offers guidelines and practical ideas and suggestions to help you create, write and design learning materials for adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills work. It’s clear and...

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30 Jul ALA webinar: Life changing – literacy and learning for adults from the justice system

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Don’t miss this opportunity on Wednesday 7 August at 1:00pm AEST to hear directly from experienced practitioners working with current and former offenders in a powerful new Adult Learning Australia webinar. They will share case studies showcasing the transformative impact of adult literacy and learning...

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30 Jul VALBEC presents another great Professional Learning Session by Stephen Robertson

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This presentation is about understanding literacy task development across CGEA levels I, II and III. It will highlight task complexity, appropriate terminology, and give you useful tools that you can utilise throughout the process. About the presenter: Stephen Robertson has been teaching CGEA for over 6...

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30 Jul Celebrate International Literacy Day and Adult Learners Week

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Adult Learners Week runs from 1–8 September and incorporates International Literacy Day, which is celebrated annually on September 8. This year’s theme for International Literacy Day is "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace". This is an important theme for Australia where adult literacy learning...

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30 Jul Diary Dates

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If you are interested in some of the latest research and teaching developments in VET and the literacy/numeracy field check out these conferences happening in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. VDC’s VET National Teaching & Learning Conference is back in-person at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 15 & 16 August...

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08 May New free adult literacy tutor training program!

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We’re so happy to announce that we now have volunteer adult literacy tutor training available to anyone who wants it!  Our new individual self-paced program can be accessed for free on the Hotline website. This means that would-be tutors can access it independently, without needing...

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08 May Powerful speeches and joyful vibes at our 30th anniversary

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Current and former Hotline teachers and staff The Hotline celebrated its 30th Anniversary at the Mint in Sydney with inspiring speakers, a special video story, recognition of lifetime achievements, and lots of old and new friends. Current and former Hotline staff joined in the celebration along with...

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08 May Where to start: designing learning resources for beginners

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Workbook on Trucking With decreased provision for lower level literacy and numeracy learners, the Hotline has developed some beginner resources to help fill the gap. We send these resources to callers who have no other provision available, but who can access support from a friend or...

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08 May Hotline in the news!

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An important role of the Hotline manager is to raise literacy awareness and to encourage people with literacy gaps to ring and seek help.  We often do this in partnership with other organisations and through the media, particularly local radio. Over the past month, the Hotline’s...

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