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19 Aug

Posted at 15:01h in Latest news

On 28 July, the Australian Bureau of Statistics published its post-release changes to the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). This included removing the exclusion statement about people working in VET and TAFE for 259931 Adult Literacy/ Numeracy Teacher. The definition now reads Teaches literacy, numeracy...

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19 Aug

Posted at 14:59h in Latest news

The NSW Adult Literacy and Numeracy Council is now inviting proposals for presentations and workshops for its 2025 conference: Building Adult Literacy and Numeracy Futures.  With generative AI and the digital landscape in which we live, what will adult literacy and numeracy education look like in the future? This...

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19 Aug

Posted at 14:53h in Latest news

Are you interested in some opportunities to present on your literacy program/initiative and/or attend broader VET conferences? TDA Convention 2026 The TAFE Director’s Association (TDA) is calling for Proposals for the TDA Convention 2026 Power of TAFE. The Convention will take place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre...

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10 Jun

Posted at 15:15h in Latest news

This edition features an interview with Dr Caroline Smith, Executive Director, Centre for Education and Training at the Ai Group giving an industry perspective on the importance of literacy and numeracy in the workplace. It also includes exciting news around the reaccreditation of CGEA, an...

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10 Jun

Posted at 15:09h in Latest news

The Hotline receives a significant number of calls from employees who highlight the increased literacy demands and changing technology they are experiencing in their jobs. Literacy Links reached out to Dr Caroline Smith, Executive Director, Centre for Education and Training at the Ai Group to discuss...

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10 Jun

Posted at 15:06h in Latest news

Last December, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released a separate occupational code specifically for adult literacy and numeracy teachers. A re-release of the OSCA classification will take place on 28 July 2025. The re-release will clarify the Adult Literacy/Numeracy Teacher occupational code by removing the...

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10 Jun

Posted at 14:28h in Latest news

The Hotline warmly congratulates Andrew Giles on his reappointment as Minister for Skills and Training, working alongside Amanda Rishworth, the new Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and Patrick Gorman, Assistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Minister Giles visited the Hotline in October last year...

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10 Jun

Posted at 14:21h in Latest news

In great news for the sector, the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) have been successfully reaccredited. These important courses provide teachers with qualifications which focus on the development and application of literacy and numeracy skills in real contexts and for real purposes and...

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10 Jun

Posted at 14:09h in Latest news

Many of our readers will know Dr Keiko Yasukawa and will remember her fondly as an inspirational lecturer, researcher and mentor. Keiko is best known in NSW, but has had an enormous influence on our field nationally for over 25 years. As well, Keiko has...

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