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Join us to celebrate ACAL’s 50 years<\/h1>\n

on International Literacy Day – Tuesday, September 8, 2026<\/h4>\n

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When in Canberra …<\/h2>\n

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Should you have an odd half hour or two on the Monday or Wednesday when here to celebrate the ACAL 50th, consider what’s on in the “parliamentary triangle”.<\/p>\n

There are lovely walks along the lakeshore from the National Library to National Gallery.<\/p>\n

National Library<\/h3>\n

At the National Library<\/a> there is a great exhibition<\/a> which is the story of an innovative bilingual book production initiative in central Australia, predominantly in the 1990\u2019s. \u00a0The timing suggests Freire had an influence. It\u2019s worth a look, and is free entrance: also just going into the National Library is an experience in itself.<\/p>\n

National Portrait Gallery (symposium venue)<\/h3>\n

You won\u2019t need any recommendation to have a look at the brilliant permanent collection at the National Portrait Gallery<\/a> which sits between the NLA and the NGA along the lake shore.<\/p>\n

Those of you who attended the ACAL conference in Adelaide in 2015 at the Adelaide Zoo might know what it\u2019s like to bolt out for 15 minutes for free entry to the zoo and a short audience with the pandas. Rarely have we been in such a rarefied environment.<\/p>\n

National Gallery of Australia<\/h3>\n

Then at the National Gallery of Australia<\/a> where there is an exhibition of Arthur Boyd tapestries.<\/a> They are overwhelming \u2013 it is not since the Turner Exhibition here years ago that we’ve seen anything that seems to illuminate the space so much \u2013 and there are so many of them, plus a little theatrette which runs an explanatory video as to how these tapestries were produced. \u00a0Again \u2013 a free exhibition.<\/p>\n

Australian Museum of Democracy<\/h3>\n

Close by is the Australian Museum of Democracy<\/a> at old Parliament House \u2013 again a free entry, and worth going in the building just because \u2026 \u00a0OPH (Old Parliament House) is an iconic part of Canberra.<\/p>\n

Further afield<\/h3>\n

Further afield there’s the National Arboreteum<\/a> with the wonderful Bonsai Collection<\/a> and the Australian National Botanic Gardens.<\/a><\/p>\n

And even more<\/h3>\n

Yes, and even more, more at Visit Canberra.<\/a><\/p>\n

We hope this improves your Canberra experience!<\/p>\n

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Symposium Sponsor<\/p>\n

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LWA specialises in adult English language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy training. LWA prides itself on a collaborative and flexible approach with clients. These include industry management, employees, training providers, teachers and trainers, funding bodies and colleagues.<\/p>\n

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ACAL acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the\u00a0Traditional Custodians\u00a0of the lands,\u00a0skies,\u00a0and waterways across Australia.<\/p>\n

We pay respect to Elders past and present\u00a0and acknowledge the\u00a0continuation of Cultural, spiritual, educational and literacy practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and the\u00a0continuing connection to country\u00a0and Culture.<\/p>\n

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ACAL acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the\u00a0Traditional Custodians\u00a0of the lands,\u00a0skies,\u00a0and waterways across Australia.<\/p>\n

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