The Australian Government has released the Employment White Paper Terms of Reference. Individuals and organisations are invited to make a submission on the Terms of Reference up until midnight 30 November 2022. bit.ly/3fFEtgp #EmploymentWP

Take a look at the latest @NSC_Aus Skills Priority List - the number of occupations suffering skills shortages has nearly doubled in the past year. Look @ how it differs across the country. The Aus Govt must invest in place-based adult community ed, not just TAFE.#AdultEd4All

A good discussion today between Brendan O'Connor & Adult Learning Australia on how adult community ed is well-placed to prepare & support disadvantaged adult learners for further study and the workforce. Looking forward to some fruitful outcomes in the future for our ACE learners & providers.

In #ALA's latest issue of #AJAL, Joanne Lisandro's article focus on the importance of university pathways and enabling programs. Full issues of #AJAL are free for #ALA members. #LearningChangesLives A/Professor Tracey Ollis ow.ly/8S6i50Lh9SN

Celebrating the Wominjeka Festival outside Adult Learning Australia offices at Footscray Arts on the banks of the Maribyrnong river. Fantastic to see the festival come alive after COVID and the recent floods. The traditional Aboriginal name of Melbourne is Naarm.

What an amazing speaker lineup at our webinar today - On track: career guidance and pathway planning for adult learners'. So much experience was shared from across Australia. You can find our webinars @ bit.ly/2ESO6nW Community Centres SA Wyndham CEC Sally Brennan

Foundation skills such as literacy and numeracy are the skills needed to participate in our economy and our society. The Literacy for Life Foundation, with Julalikari Aboriginal Corporation, is doing important work to deliver these skills in Tennant Creek Marion Scrymgour MP

What is our Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O'Connor reading over the summer break? We asked our VIPs, ALA Board members and staff for their recommendations. bit.ly/3VlJo5s #lifelonglearning

Find out how practice engagement theory helps us understand how adults’ use of skills in everyday life impacts their #lifelonglearning , social & economic outcomes, & overall well-being at our webinar 16th Feb with Dr Stephen Reder bit.ly/3JA00nJ

Learning about the Griffith University research with Stephen Billett on supporting, guiding, and enacting learning across working life Annette Foley #adulteducation

Transforming education and training forum RMIT University has commenced with opening address by Brendan O'Connor acknowledging the role of adult and community education in skills and training. Visit Adult Learning Australia website ala.asn.au/transforming-e… to watch the video

'The Minister for Skills & Training Brendan O'Connor recognises adult community education as the fourth sector of education & the need to strengthen the ACE workforce so it can continue to help adult learners thrive'. Find out more about our forum outcomes bit.ly/3Eb7BWi

Our rapidly changing world calls for opportunities to learn throughout life, for individual fulfilment, social cohesion and economic prosperity. Adult Learning Australia #lifelonglearning

Support strategies for different learner types with #RachealLeighTurner at our June 21 webinar. Looking @ classroom practice, pedagogy, and resource creation from different practice arenas (e.g. CALD, LLN, ESL). Register @ shorturl.at/atHT1

#UALLSCUTREA2023 LLCs community engagement approach

Adult Learning Australia was on the move today transporting more than 60 years of history from one place to another for safe storage. Lots of #lifelonglearning in those 90 boxes!

Our theme for Adult Learners Week 2023 : It's never too late, a reminder that there's no use-by date when it comes to learning. Check out our website for resources, tools and tips for celebrating #ALW2023 Sept-8. #ItsNeverTooLate adultlearnersweek.org

It's the first day of spring and Adult Learners Week starts today! It's a fantastic time to turn the page and start a new chapter in your life. Check out the range of learning opportunities on offer at adultlearnersweek.org #ItsNeverTooLate #ALW2023 adultlearnersweek.org

In the ABC Melbourne studios this arvo with Trevor Chappell and Learner Ambassador Sunil from Wyndham CEC talking #ALW2023 because #Itsnevertoolate to learn. What a lovely session with our host!