Australian Journal of Adult Learning

There is a great new role as SEE First Nations Program Coordinator with the Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation (“GBK”). Established in 2012 as the peak body of all Registered Native Title Bodies Corporates (“PBCs”) in the Torres & Endeavour Straits.

Every Path Counts: Young People, Learning and Opportunity When: Wednesday 12 August 2026 @ 1:00pm AEST Duration: 1 hr Cost: FREE for ALA members | $65 non-members August 12th is United Nations International Youth Day. To celebrate the date, join us for an engaging panel conversation exploring how educators work alongside young people in different learning settings.

Skip to main content Teaching Cyber Security Awareness and Digital Literacy to Adult Learners When: Wednesday 8 July 2026 @ 1:00pm AEST Duration: 1 hr Cost: FREE As digital technologies become increasingly embedded in everyday life, adult learners need the knowledge and confidence to navigate the online world safely and securely. This session explores the changing education landscape and the growing importance of cyber security in adult learning.

International Seminar on Adult, Vocational and Further Education Save the date: Thursday, 22 October 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEST Workforce Development and Employability: Perspectives from Australia and the United Kingdom Join leading educators, researchers and practitioners from Australia and the UK for an engaging seminar exploring current challenges, opportunities and innovations in workforce development and employability.

A highlight of our 2026 Annual General Meeting was our Guest Speaker, NDIS Commissioner Louise Glanville, who generously shared her expertise on the topic Contributing to a Sustainable NDIS through Learning. Louise’s insights received fantastic feedback from attendees – “Such valuable insights, Louise – educating vulnerable people to find their voice when things are not right” is just one example – and we’d like to thank her again for her time.

Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Adult numeracy in rural Australian vocational education: From autonomous to ideological models Richard Voss Adult education as a Community of Practice – Foreign-born students navigating participation in education at a Swedish Folk High School Therese Uppman, Cecillia Bjursell and Joel Hedegaard Exploring early university class exposure: Impact on academic self-efficacy and study intentions Amonrat Thoumrungroje and Olimpia C.

When: Thursday 4 June 2026 @ 1:00pm AEST Duration: 1 hr Cost: FREE for ALA members | $65 non-members This webinar explores how global capitalism, digital disruption, and changing worlds of work have reshaped how we understand language, literacy and numeracy (foundation) skills in Australia.

When: Thursday 4 June 2026 @ 1:00pm AEST Duration: 1 hr Cost: FREE for ALA members | $65 non-members This webinar explores how global capitalism, digital disruption, and changing worlds of work have reshaped how we understand language, literacy and numeracy (foundation) skills in Australia.

The Adult Learning Australia (ALA) Board plays a critical role in leading the strategic direction and governance of our organisation and is accountable to the ALA membership. Our Board members are leaders who bring their experience, expertise and energy to guide and support the organisation to reach its full potential. We currently have three (3) board vacancies. Nominations must be received by 5pm, Friday 1 May. Who should nominate?

The Adult Learning Australia (ALA) Board plays a critical role in leading the strategic direction and governance of our organisation and is accountable to the ALA membership. Our Board members are leaders who bring their experience, expertise and energy to guide and support the organisation to reach its full potential. We currently have three (3) board vacancies. Nominations must be received by 5pm, Friday 1 May. Who should nominate?