Lifelong Learner Stories
Jackie is a great role model
Jackie dropped out of high school when she was a teenager. Now she’s thriving in a course called ‘Getting There’ at The Centre in Wangaratta. ‘Getting There’ aims to help…
Jacqui wants to realise her potential
Jacqui left school at the age of 16 to become a single mum. She has then spent the last six years raising her son and working casually and part time…
Marius wants to keep improving
Marius and his sisters moved to Australia from Nigeria a couple of years ago to reunite with their mother after years of separation. Before civil unrest broke out Marius and…
Event tip: Be a storyteller
Tell the stories of the adult learners in your organisation, how they first got involved and ways they’ve benefited from learning. Sharing these stories about the impact of adult learning…
Event tip: Make it practical
People are much happier with a hands-on session where they get to try something themselves rather than it being a demonstration where they watch someone else. Events that engage people…
Event tip: Open it up
Offering free ‘taster’ sessions or having an ‘Open House’ where people can come along and give something new a try is a great way to get new people through your…
Event tip: Try quirky
Find something different for your Adult Learners Week event, something unique that people wouldn’t normally do but would love to try. Have a look at what’s popular on social media…
Event tip: Start early
Planning ahead allows time to build a buzz about your Adult Learners Week events. Involve your staff and volunteers in planning. Get together and brainstorm ideas. Get creative and aim…
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…