Adult education is more important than ever!

Right now many adult Australians are experiencing difficult times and challenges. As education providers, you know that learning transforms people – it offers a life line and opportunities for renewal.

That's why we are so excited to announce this year's theme:

‘Renew You’

Our theme is all about the positive impact of learning (upskilling or whatever you want to call it). It's about how education can help people navigate tricky times – both socially and economically.

Help us make a difference

People need access to education, learning and training at every stage of their lives so they can build skills and knowledge, fulfil their own potential and contribute effectively in their communities.

Adult Learners Week is all about promoting these ideas and highlighting the awesome work of the adult education sector.

Get onboard with your virtual events as well

Get your #ALW2020 events registered(link is external) on the Adult Learners Week website before 5 August 2020 and you will have the chance to win 1 of 20 x $200.00 grants. You can use this money to help you run an awesome event during Adult Learners Week. Register now.(link is external)

There are 3 x $1000 #ALW2020 scholarships(link is external) for outstanding adult learners to enable them to continue learning either by taking a new learning pathway or continuing on an existing one.

We’re inviting adult education providers around Australia to nominate adult learners(link is external) whose commitment and motivation makes them stand out from the rest. We’re looking for adults for whom learning has made a big difference in their lives.

We had amazing scholarship entrants last year. Plus, it's so easy to nominate your adult learners(link is external), so get your applications in.

Adult Learning Australia will be coordinating an #ALW2020 national media strategy. Plus there are heaps of resources available on the ALW website(link is external) so you can brand your #ALW2020 events. Check them out here(link is external). The new ALW posters and bookmarks will be forwarded to you in the coming weeks so keep an eye out for them. We have also included some resources for running events during COVID restrictions.

Help us support adults across Australia who need access to quality education opportunities during #ALW2020

The real success of Adult Learners Week comes down to your involvement. You can help by registering and running fantastic ALW events(link is external) in your communities using the ALW resources(link is external). We will be doing everything we can on a national level to promote the Week.

After you register your event/s remember to share it on social media using the hashtag #ALW2020 #RenewYou. We will be doing the same on the ALW Facebook page(link is external).

Please help us make this year a massive success. If you need anything, give us a call on 1300ILEARN or email us at info@ala.asn.au(link sends e-mail).

Kyneton Community House's Skills for life – Agriculture program in #ALW2019.