Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia

Adult Learning Australia (ALA) CEO - peak for adult learning and community education (ALCE) supporting access to learning for all Australians.

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

Now's a great time to catch up on new or old books, shows & podcasts. Here’s what some of our team, board &MP’s are reading, watching, & listening to this season. Check out our Hot Summer picks. https://t.co/BeNhfhaGhL @JasonClareMP @MehreenFaruqi @ALeighMP @AdultLearningAu

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

How is AI impacting lifelong learning? Something of interest for all. @UIL

[UNESCO-UIL @UIL]

#AI is reshaping our world, but how can it support #lifelonglearning for all? 🤔

On International #EducationDay – 24 January 2025 – join us for a webinar to explore answers together with policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.

👉 Register now: https://t.co/xiVw3WTrex

[UNESCO-UIL @UIL]

We seek to establish #lifelonglearning as a common good. In promoting a commons-based approach to lifelong learning, we can engage more people & communities & stimulate active citizenship.

Read more in 'Embracing a culture of lifelong learning' report 👉 https://t.co/kZVuuH2GIp

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

Meet our outstanding #ALW2024 Learning Ambassadors who have amazing learning stories to share like Mick #takethejourney @AdultLearningAu https://t.co/vQ5YL8vOU0

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

This Sunday is the start of #ALW2024. Take a look at some of the events happening around Australia to celebrate #takethejourney @AdultLearningAu https://t.co/MWDiEM2xLj

[AONTAS @aontas]

Our research shows that the high cost of education is preventing adults in Ireland from going back to or staying in education. 🔒

Join us next week for the launch of the #HoldingYouBack campaign to call for more financial support for adult learners 📢

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

@BOConnorMP announced his retirement today from the next election & will stand down from his portfolio. He has always been approachable to community & to @AdultLearningAu . We thank him for his support, especially to foundation skills. We wish him well. #TakeTheJourney #ALW2024

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

@BOConnorMP announced his retirement today from the next election & will stand down from his portfolio. He has always been approachable to community & to @AdultLearningAu . We thank him for his support, especially to foundation skills. We wish him well. #TakeTheJourney #ALW2024

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

Adult Learners Week 2024 - Take the Journey https://t.co/1HuD4lqFZ6

[ICAE @ICAEGlobal]

Great exhibition of #UIL "Lifelong Learning for All - Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies" at HLPF 2024 in UN - impressive messages and captivating faces of lifelong learners! Repres. of EASG visited the exhibition and endorsed the campaign "I'm a lifelong learner."

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

ALA urges ACE funding to boost Fee-Free TAFE completion rates, noting a missed opportunity to support students lacking necessary literacy, numeracy, & digital skills. Some adults need help to read, write, and use technology before starting TAFE courses. https://t.co/ehuRksqbjS

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

The National Student Outcomes Survey is Australia’s largest survey of VET students it collects information about post-training outcomes & satisfaction with training. @NCVER has produced a promotional kit to help RTOs promote the survey to their students. https://t.co/tAsBxsknQT

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

About time our country had a Human Rights Act. Please support the calls to bring this to fruition. @AHumanRightsAct @AdultLearningAu

[Australian Human Rights Act @AHumanRightsAct]

Everyone benefits when human rights at the heart of our laws.

Congratulations to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights recommending a Human Rights Act.

Let's build the momentum so it is legislated by the Albanese Government. Join the call at https://t.co/U4IZR3BtIF

[Adult Learning Australia @AdultLearningAu]

Join our webinar next Wednesday, 5 June, and find out more about the new digital gender divide from Carla Wilshire OAM, a technology and society expert.

This webinar is free for ALA members - https://t.co/4yuZk8pFxD.

Register @ https://t.co/EYqZNa3kYM

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

Latest data on VET completions indicates there are many reasons why learners may not complete.ACE can support learners to identify their learning interests & build their capabilities through taster & preaccredited courses so they are more prepared for VET https://t.co/AnnreHDd7u

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

Join special guest Carla Wiltshire OAM, founding CEO of The Social Policy Group (SPG) & published author, together with Prof @foley29netty on Wed 5 June discussing Carla's new book Time to Reboot: Feminism in the Algorithm Age. @AdultLearningAu https://t.co/DhQJMR1hsS

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

Happy IDAHOBIT day - a day dedicated to raising awareness about discrimination, violence, & challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. @AdultLearningAu supports access to lifelong learning for all. See the free IDAHOBIT toolkit https://t.co/dTD5GLdplf @IDAHOBITaus

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

It is not too late to register for this fantasic webinar coming up this afternoon. Looking forward to it.

[Adult Learning Australia @AdultLearningAu]

Looking for innovative and effective teaching strategies to support adult learners with disabilities? Join our webinar TMW at 1pm. Register here: https://t.co/YLTaxLnB8b

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

Caught up with @AdultLearningAu Board members #RonWilson and @sallybrennan55 at the launch of the Koorie Education @LearnLocal guide today. The doc is a practical guide to raise awareness and assist learn local staff understated Koorie protocols.

[Jenny Macaffer - Adult Learning Australia @JennyMacaffer]

Congratulations on the launch of the Koorie Education in LearnLocals - Best Practice and Protocols Guide Launch - a first in Australia @GayleTierney @AdultLearningAu #VAEAI #ACFE @LearnLocal