Literacy and numeracy (LN) was in the news again in April, sparked by the Commonwealth government’s announcement regarding a new National Study on Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Skills. The flurry of media activity included an ABC TV interview and other radio interviews with Vanessa...
Our sector has welcomed an extension of eligibility into the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program announced in the Budget. The Federal government wants to provide more pathways to literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LND) training with a “no wrong door” policy. Under the re-designed...
The Hotline recently visited Darwin for meetings to advocate for increased adult literacy provision. Vanessa Iles and Jill Finch met with representatives from Charles Darwin University, a dual sector (University and TAFE) provider. We were joined by Lorraine Sushames, a very experienced literacy specialist who...
In our busy schedules, it’s hard to find the time to attend a webinar or conference. But taking that time out can be re-charging, inspiring and energising. It can make us think about our assumptions and inspire changes to our practice. This year’s Australian Council of...
Liam Frost-Camilleri President of VALBEC, and presenter Elizabeth Gunn catching up with Vanessa Iles and Lindy Cassidy from the Hotline We visited Melbourne in May for the inspiring VALBEC conference. The well-attended conference featured a warm welcome from VALBEC President, Liam Frost-Camilleri and a rich and engaging...
Check out the latest issue of ProLiteracy’s research journal, Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy. This issue has a number of articles from Australia including: A Report From the Field highlighting the role of the Hotline and challenges it faces Ralf...
Supporting apprenticeship completions is a key issue for the Commonwealth Government which is working on a new apprenticeship support system. In its latest discussion paper DEWR has proposed a model of support services including foundation skills support. There are some great programs across...
The NSW Adult Literacy and Numeracy Council hosted a webinar in April on The Referendum on the Voice to Parliament: Exploring the role of adult educators in engaging students in the debate. The webinar was an opportunity for teachers to discuss, share and debate how...
For a fun and inspiring read about literacy and numeracy in action, check out Putting the up in skill sets (nswtf.org.au) in the latest NSW Teachers Federation Adult Education journal. Sally George and Kristine Highet (pictured) talk about their commitment to public education and to...
Card game developed by women on community correctional orders Another focus of governments is how to reach the many Australians with literacy and numeracy gaps who, due to a range of barriers, don’t access courses. We need to explore different approaches to engage these potential learners....