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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...

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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....

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This year’s conference is Building ACE Futures: Adult and Community Education Reimagined. There is a great line up of expert presenters.  Early bird registrations are now open and will finish on 31 July. Planning is well under way for the 2023 CCA Annual Conference  but you still...

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Free, live online webinar “Inequality in Australia: What can vocational education and training do?”  Presented by CCA CEO, Dr Don Perlgut (pictured) on Thursday, 15 June at 11.00am (NSW/VIC time) this topic looks at the role of VET in tackling Australian inequality. Don will present six ways to...

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AATIS information services are closing at the end of December 2023. To find out about the transition of services you can read the media release here. The Hotline wants to thank the AATIS team for their valuable and committed work to bring about improved literacy and...

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David Mackay, Chair of the Board of Community Colleges Australia, recently announced ‘with both sadness and gratitude” the resignation of Dr Don Perlgut from his position as CEO of Community Colleges Australia (CCA). Don’s resignation is effective from 14 July this year. Don has been an...

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This year’s conference theme is ‘REFOCUS: Student Centred Practices’ which focuses on student need in our classrooms. The Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council (VALBEC) one day conference provides an opportunity to hear about some of the amazing programs and developments in the Victorian...

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