Adult Learners Week 2026: Follow your Compass
The countdown is on for Adult Learners Week 2026!
From September 1-8 this year, hundreds of events and activities across Australia will celebrate the life-changing power of learning, using this year’s theme of Follow Your Compass: Learning for Life.
The compass today remains a powerful symbol of discovery and direction, with different types of compasses for different purposes and paths.
This similarity with learning’s ability to reveal new paths and open up new horizons is a compelling one, and we are excited to see what events and themes you create from it.
Maybe it’s past learners sharing inspiring stories of their journeys, or an event which showcases new learning pathways, or maybe an activity which explores the use of numeracy and literacy in compass and map reading – there are so many options!
#ALW2026 #FollowYourCompass #LearningForLife
2026 Launch
NEW: Learning Together Award for outstanding learner and educator duos
Do you know an exceptional duo who have learnt from each other in transformative ways? Nominate them here by 29 July.
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Scholarships – nominate your learner today
We will again award three scholarships to outstanding adult learners so they can continue with learning. Nominate your inspiring learner here by 19 August.
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Learning Ambassadors - be inspired by others
Stories about learners can inspire others to start or continue to study as an adult. Read about our 2026 and past ALW Learning Ambassadors here.
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Early Bird Event prize - enter your event today to win $200
We will award $200 to 20 providers who register their ALW events on our website before 24 July. After ALW, we will also award three providers whose events best celebrated ALW with $1000 awards. Register here today to go into the running.
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