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SBS is launching a three part series on 22 September focussing on adult literacy. It showcases an independent adult literacy class and the progress of 8 adult learners. The series is hosted by actor Jay Laga’aia and features two experienced TAFENSW teachers, Jo Medlin and...

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Community Colleges Australia (CCA) held its successful National 2021 Adult and Community Education (ACE) Summit on 29 June 2021. It was a half-day online event with 172 participants attending. The summit showcased ACE community-based, innovative programs and pathways and aimed to broaden the knowledge of...

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The need for a funded adult literacy and numeracy policy, greater diversity of provision and more teachers were common themes at the Inquiry conducted by the House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training, Submissions were received from over 100 organisations including Reading Writing Hotline and...

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Congratulations to the Australian Men’s Shed Association and Queensland Government on a very successful Living Well Expo in Bundaberg, Queensland on 19th June. Based on the Wheel of Well-being, the Expo acknowledged the importance life-long learning plays in wellbeing. Elizabeth from the Hotline was there to...

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Since 2011 the Hotline has been getting calls from the small First Nations community of Pormpuraaw on the Gulf of Carpentaria. A men’s group wanting to read fishing magazines, people hoping for jobs at the nearby mine, and an intergenerational support program all needed literacy...

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Community Colleges Australia is shining a light on Foundation Skills in adult and community education in its upcoming national summit. It will also be taking a very timely look at training needs in the aged care workforce, following on from the Aged Care Royal Commission...

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The Ako Aotearoa team offer a range of online workshops which can be accessed by adult LLN teachers here in Australia. Upcoming sessions include numeracy, dyslexia, workplace LLN, bullying, spelling, and cultural capability. For the full schedule, visit https://ako.ac.nz/professional-learning/#upcoming They also facilitate a free Community of...

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