Register an event to win

This year, there are five ALW2019 prizes of $1000 each for adult education providers that run the best #ALW2019 event in their communities. We are looking for fun and innovative…

Nominate for a scholarship OLD

Three ALW2022 scholarships of $1000 will be awarded to outstanding adult learners to enable them to continue learning by taking a new learning pathway or continuing an existing one. Entries…

Samson’s started over

When Samson fled his home of Burundi, he also left behind a cherished career as a social worker, teacher and pastor in his local community. Having arrived in Australia less…

Emma’s a role model

Emma struggled at high school and left school early due to mental illness. She was encouraged to join Community College Northern Inland Inc’s Foundations Class but she was reluctant at…

Mason’s turned the corner

When 26 year old Mason came into the Tiered Training and Transition program at The Bridge he had been unemployed for four years. He had spent most of his time…

Jodie has found her voice

Jodie came to the program at the Australian Institute of Social Relations on the recommendation and with the support of her employer – Incompro Youth Services – which provides support…

Zaahra makes a new life

Hailing from a country and culture in which the value of education for women is ignored, when Zahraa arrived in Australia from Iraq three years ago she was determined to…

Zoe’s dream comes true

Life at home was difficult and Zoe left school at year 10. At 17 she fell pregnant but tragically lost her unborn son to a fatal heart condition. Determined to…

Andrey realizes his potential

Andrey works at a local quarry where the work is hard and dirty and the hours are long. He knew the place inside out and was the ‘go to’ person…

Samuel is an advocate for adult literacy

In October 2016 Samuel  saw an ad on TV for  Reading Writing Hotline with a phone number for help and realised it was time to make the call. He was…

Sue inspires others

Sue began work doing light duties as a volunteer at Pangerang Community House after she had acquired a brain injury. Soon she enrolled in a beginners computer class to re-learn…

Learning in Casey

During Adult Learners’ Week 2018, the Casey Cluster of Neighbourhood Houses is working together with the Department of Education, Chisholm Institute and the City of Casey to promote life-long learning…