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  Join Adult Learning Australia on Wednesday 19 November at 1:00pm (AEST) for a webinar discussion featuring Dr Damon Whitten, Adult Literacy and Numeracy Advisor at AKO Aotearoa. Damon is a specialist in professional development for the tertiary sector, with a focus on adult literacy, numeracy, and...

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Check out the exciting program for this year’s NSW Adult Literacy and Numeracy Council In-person Conference and register by 26 October for the early bird fee. The conference asks participants to consider “With generative AI and the digital landscape so prominent in our lives, what...

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In this edition we feature an insightful interview with two experienced teachers who explore the similarities and differences between teaching literacy and teaching English as an additional language. We also look ahead to what’s coming up in September, a huge month for adult literacy. Adult Learners...

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Check out the wonderful program of events nationally and locally being held from 1-8 September to celebrate 30 years of Adult Learners Week. You can: 1) register to attend the launch with a great program of speakers including the 2025 ALW learner  ambassadors  online or in person, 2) share the ALA...

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The Hotline team is excited to be attending the upcoming Australian Council for Adult Literacy conference on 4/5 September. We are looking forward to presenting at the conference and meeting the wonderful literacy, numeracy and digital literacy teachers who support our callers every day. You...

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The Hotline was thrilled to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Macquarie Community College in Western Sydney and the opening of their new Mount Druitt site. The new campus which will be part of a local hub of community and employment services and will provide more...

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Greg *, a retail shop employer phoned to ask for help for his young employee. Greg said he had noticed the young man avoided writing tasks. Greg said, "He's a great worker.  I want to keep him but it's a business and he can't be...

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