The Australian Council for Adult Literacy promotes adult literacy and numeracy policy and practice
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ACAL AGM and The 2021 Arch Nelson Address
Members and friends are invited to the join us on
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
commencing at 5.00pm AEDT* by Zoom webinar
*Note Daylight saving will be in operation. Check local times
Zoom link: Register here
Arch Nelson played a major role in placing adult education on the government and public agenda and he was inaugural Chairman of the Australian Council for Adult Literacy (ACAL).
Each year, in recognition of the outstanding contribution by Arch Nelson, a leading figure in the field of adult education is invited to give an address in Arch’s name.
The speaker this year is Lorraine Sushames and her topic is: Moments in time – tensions, trajectories and intersections
Volunteering and Adult Literacy Pathways Survey
ACAL and The Hotline have been contacted by many people who have been energised by Lost for Words and either want to pursue a career in adult literacy or volunteer their time.
We have created a survey so we can capture this interest. We intend to use the results to demonstrate to governments across Australia that the community cares about adult literacy and that if they help provide opportunities to get involved people will step up!
If you are contacted by someone asking how to volunteer or how to work in the field, please encourage them to do this survey.
A conference with a difference
ACAL Adult Literacy and Numeracy Policy Proposal 2021
ACAL calls on the Federal Government to develop an Adult Literacy and Numeracy Policy at the level of the Prime Ministerial Office. Read the policy proposal here.
Member-only webinars
Reading with rhythm – Adam Nobilia
5 minutes on student-centred learning
To celebrate Adult Learners Week, ACAL invites you to reconsider the value of student-centred learning.
Thank you to Pam Osmond for spending 5 minutes to describe student-centred learning and share the benefits of this approach.
Whole language – what’s all the fuss about
5 minutes on student-centred learning
To celebrate Adult Learners Week, ACAL invites you to reconsider the value of student-centred learning.
Thank you to Pam Osmond for spending 5 minutes to describe student-centred learning and share the benefits of this approach.
ACAL’s submission to Parliamentary inquiry
into Adult Literacy and Its Importance ►
Teaching in Isolation – ACAL study ►
Adult Literacy and Numeracy Teaching experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 Isolation Period – ACAL study
2020 Arch Nelson Address • video ►
‘Re-thinking Foundation Skills: What advice would Arch Nelson have for us? with Pamela Osmond.
Free DownloadHow to write to your MP
ACAL is creating a kit for practitioners and their students about contacting MPs and raising issues of importance to constituents during times of social, economic and political transformation.
Want help with reading, writing or basic maths?
Start with the
Reading Writing Hotline or call 1300 6 555 06
Free national referral service for adults
