Reading Writing Hotline survey of adult literacy providers emphasises challenges delivering foundation skills; prepared by the Hotline & Social Equity Works cca.edu.au/reading-writin…

The Anthony Albanese government is delivering 760 budget commitments to the regions based on merit not tawdry transactional bribes entered into by the Liberals & Nationals. That includes their fair share of 180,000 TAFE and VET fee free places and technological upgrades to TAFE campuses.

Labor Govt's 1st Budget makes good on 180,000 Fee-Free TAFE & commits to a national adult literacy study. There is new language to the TAFE commitment however to allow funding to other providers in "exceptional circumstances" cca.edu.au/commonwealth-b…

The CCA September Sydney conference has been called an outstanding success by almost all who responded to the post-conference evaluation. Read the summary: cca.edu.au/cca-conference…

CCA CEO Dr Don Perlgut will speaking live at the Commonwealth Government's Productivity Commission hearings this afternoon about 1.50pm. He will speak about the role of ACE providers, foundation skills and other topics. pc.gov.au/inquiries/curr…

Higher education leader Professor David Wilmoth former RMIT DVC will speak at CCA AGM this month. Prof Wilmoth's book "The Promise of the City" is “a rollicking story of triumphs and failures through a lifetime in urban affairs and education”. cca.edu.au/eminent-austra…

CCA has requested “guardrails” to protect Australian adult and community education providers from possible unintended consequences of “Free TAFE”. Read more: cca.edu.au/cca-advocates-…

thrilled to hear ACAL's Jo Medlin on ABC Radio National's Conversations: abc.net.au/radio/programs…

And our conference "The Engaged University 'Accord': A turning Point for Australian Higher Education" has commenced to a sold out audience! #eaconference22 #EngagementAustralia #CarnegieAust

Community Education Student of the Year Reminder: Nominations close Tuesday 6 December 2022. Awards ceremony takes place in Sydney CBD Tues 7 February 2023, with remote participation possible. cca.edu.au/cca-calls-for-…

CCA calls on Australian unies to partner with NFP community education to ensure needs of vulnerable & disadvantaged Australian adult learners are met cca.edu.au/cca-ceo-calls-…

CCA thrilled that our CEO Dr Don Perlgut has joined the national Foundation Skills Advisory Group, first announced by Minister Brendan O’Connor at the CCA Conference in September 2022. ministers.dewr.gov.au/oconnor/addres…

Important article by CCA Conference presenter lidia morawska theconversation.com/ventilation-re…

CCA Community Education Student of the Year nominations close soon – 6th December Your opportunity to showcase your best student and your organisation in front of a national audience. cca.edu.au/what-we-do/com…

CCA on disadvantaged Australians and learning cca.edu.au/disadvantaged-…

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CCA interview with Professor David Wilmoth discussing his book "The Promise of the City: Adventures in Learning Cities and Higher Education" (Laneway Press, 2021) - now available to watch on YouTube (16'): youtu.be/67KuEtSKv7A

CCA requests changes to selection criteria & processes of NSW Govt Smart & Skilled program expression of interest, to ensure the state’s not-for-profit adult & community (ACE) providers are not disadvantaged. Read more: cca.edu.au/cca-requests-c…

The Wexford Carol, Ireland's oldest carol dating back to the 15th century. Christmas carols here all this week 🎄

CCA requests the next NSW Government to recognise, support, empower and enable the state’s not-for-profit adult and community education (ACE) providers. Read our Election Policy Platform: cca.edu.au/what-we-do/cca…