{"id":18807,"date":"2018-07-26T04:32:02","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T04:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/?page_id=18807"},"modified":"2025-01-31T15:26:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T04:26:38","slug":"learning-communities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/learning-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning communities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alcn.com.au\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-26227\" src=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Picture-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"94\" \/><\/a><\/strong>Australian Learning Communities Network<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/alcn.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Learning Communities Network<\/a> (ALCN Inc) exists so that Australia becomes a nation of connected, life-long learning communities.<\/p>\n<p>Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/EcCoWell2-Report_Suwon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Innovating in Learning Communities through the EcCoWell2 Approach<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27146 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-17-at-12.24.18-pm-300x35.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"35\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-17-at-12.24.18-pm-300x35.png 300w, https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-17-at-12.24.18-pm.png 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">UNESCO Global Learning Cities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uil.unesco.org\/en\/learning-cities\/circular-head\">Circular Head &#8211; Tasmania<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uil.unesco.org\/en\/learning-cities\/wyndham\">Wyndham City Council &#8211; Victoria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uil.unesco.org\/en\/learning-cities\/melton\">Melton City Council &#8211; Victoria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uil.unesco.org\/en\/learning-cities\/canning\">Canning City Council &#8211; Western Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uil.unesco.org\/lifelong-learning\/learning-cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO Learning Cities<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Local government learning strategies<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-35078 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LF-219x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LF-219x300.jpeg 219w, https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LF.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brimbank.vic.gov.au\/about-council\/how-we-work\/policies-plans-and-strategies\/strategies\/lifelong-learning-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brimbank City Council Learning Strategy 2024-2029<\/a> (Vic)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canning.wa.gov.au\/about-us\/strategies-and-plans\/learning-city-strategy-2020-2024\/\">City of Canning Learning City Strategy 2020 &#8211; 2024<\/a> (WA)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hume.vic.gov.au\/Business\/Hume-Multiversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hume City Council &#8211; Multiversity<\/a> (Vic)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au\/Community\/Community-Centres-and-Neighbourhood-Houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maribyrnong Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses<\/a> (Vic)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meltonlearning.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melton Learning Directory<\/a> (Vic)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au\/ArticleDocuments\/220\/Tamworth%20Region%20Creative%20Communities%20Plan%202024-2029.pdf.aspx\">Tamworth Region Creative Communities Plan<\/a> (NSW)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyndham.vic.gov.au\/wyndham-learning-community-strategy-2024-2029\">Wyndham Learning Community Strategy 2024 &#8211; 2029 (Vic)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"property-delimiter-block first last\">Both the City of Wyndham and the City of Melton are recipients of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uil.unesco.org\/en\/learning-cities\/unesco-learning-city-award#:~:text=This%20triennial%20award%20is%20presented,of%20Learning%20Cities%20guiding%20documents.\">UNESCO Global Network of Learnings Cities Award<\/a>, acknowledging their respective commitments to building a Learning City and supporting residents to improve their learning outcomes through lifelong learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Learning Community Framework and Measuring Impact Toolkit<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"property-delimiter-block first last\"><a href=\"https:\/\/opus.lib.uts.edu.au\/handle\/10453\/42098\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18818 \" src=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Learning-Communities-Toolkit-100x100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Learning-Communities-Toolkit-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Learning-Communities-Toolkit-316x316.png 316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/a>This report builds on ACELG&#8217;s 2013 Learning as a Driver for Change project and in particular aligns the Learning Community Framework to UNESCO&#8217;s framework of the key features of learning cities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"property-delimiter-block first last\">Volume 1 includes a literature review of evaluation frameworks; an in-depth case study on evaluation practices; and background information on the development of the Measuring Impact Toolkit, designed to help local government practitioners create, adopt and evaluate a Community Learning Plan for their LGA. Volume 2 provides practical templates for planning and reporting, checklists, and further Australian examples of Community Learning Plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The framework will be a useful resource for communities embarking on developing a learning community strategy or evaluating one already in place. <a href=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Learning-Communities-Framework-and-Measuring-Impact-Toolkit-Vol2-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learning Communities Framework and Measuring Impact Toolkit, Vol 2<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Learning as a driver for change<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"property-delimiter-block first last\"><a href=\"https:\/\/opus.lib.uts.edu.au\/handle\/10453\/42056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18808 \" src=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Learning-Community-Framework-100x100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Learning-Community-Framework-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Learning-Community-Framework-316x316.png 316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a>This paper explores how learning partnerships between councils, their communities and learning organisations can help improve social outcomes, build community capabilities and strengthen community governance. A supplementary framework for the implementation of learning partnerships is also available. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>These 2014 publications consist of a toolkit to accompany the framework, and a further report. Again, the toolkit is the practical resource to help communities set up a strong evidence base for their strategy that includes targets and measurable outcomes. <a href=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ACELG_Framework_-_Learning_as_Driver_for_Change_03062013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACELG Framework: Learning as a Driver for Change<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning<\/h4>\n<p>The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is an international policy-oriented network providing inspiration, knowhow and best practice. <a href=\"https:\/\/uil.unesco.org\/lifelong-learning\/learning-cities\">https:\/\/uil.unesco.org\/lifelong-learning\/learning-citieGlobal Network of Learning Cities<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Learning Forums<\/h4>\n<p>The ALCN coordinates regular Learning Forums, an informal series of \u201cconversations\u201d about issues learning communities are facing locally and nationally. Led by leading-edge learning practitioners, highlights from 2024 included:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Governance and Frameworks Forum<\/strong>: centred on governance in learning partnerships, this Learning Forum provided a platform for a range of national experts to share valuable insights. The importance of transparent decision-making, collaborative networks, and inclusive participation was highlighted, and discussion included the need for a strong emphasis on clear governance models, continuous partnerships, ongoing collaboration, future-proofing governance structures, underscoring the essential need for ongoing cooperation, adaptability, and strategic alignment with community needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Needs Analysis Workshop<\/strong>: explored how to better understand and respond to what communities need in terms of learning. Participants gained ideas for creating tailored learning programs that reflect the priorities of their local areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Climate Resilience Forum<\/strong>: focused on sustainability and highlighted how learning can play a role in addressing environmental challenges. Case studies from Melton and Port Adelaide showcased community-driven initiatives like the &#8220;Living Lightly Locally&#8221; project, which encourages sustainable living through practical education.<\/p>\n<p>The Forums attract a healthy number of attendees from a range of local, national, and international audiences, generate thoughtful and inspirational dialogue and have spun off into the sharing of resources and other collaborations in areas of interest.<\/p>\n<p>The ALCN produces a regular newsletter and you can subscribe and read past issues <a href=\"https:\/\/us7.campaign-archive.com\/home\/?u=22f8ae4f7d480cb10154cb5c3&amp;id=1988424bb8\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Australian Learning Communities Network The Australian Learning Communities Network (ALCN Inc) exists so that Australia becomes a nation of connected, life-long learning communities. 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