Adult Learners Week 2026 is here!

From September 1-8, 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!

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