{"id":30606,"date":"2022-03-22T22:45:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T22:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/?p=30606"},"modified":"2022-03-23T08:13:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T08:13:07","slug":"media-release-adult-literacy-inquiry-acknowledges-the-essential-role-of-ace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/media-release-adult-literacy-inquiry-acknowledges-the-essential-role-of-ace\/","title":{"rendered":"Media release: Adult literacy inquiry acknowledges the essential role of ACE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult community education (ACE), welcomes the recommendations from the Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training\u2019s Inquiry report into adult literacy and its importance \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aph.gov.au\/Parliamentary_Business\/Committees\/House\/Employment_Education_and_Training\/Adultliteracy\/Report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"page3R_mcid5\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Don\u2019t take it as read<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Committee made 15 recommendations to improve adult language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills, including implementing a national LLND strategy, building the capacity of the LLND workforce and funding the ACE sector to deliver sustainable non-accredited LLND programs.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The role of ACE in building a bridge to further learning opportunities for adults with low literacy has been recognised by the Inquiry. This is a major step for adult and community education, and we were pleased to be part of the process,\u2019 says Jenny Macaffer, CEO of Adult Learning Australia.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It is great to see the Inquiry highlighting the crucial role of ACE in reducing barriers to education and training, and in promoting a culture of lifelong learning\u2019, says Jenny Macaffer, CEO. \u2018What we now need is action by the federal government to implement the recommendations of the Inquiry\u2019, said Ms Macaffer.<\/p>\n<p>In launching the Inquiry report and recommendations, Committee Chair Mr Andrew Laming MP acknowledged that adults with low LLND skills are more likely to engage in a community education programs that build their skills and confidence. But he also identified that the sector was under-resourced and needed support to meet demand for adult LLND education.<\/p>\n<p>The Inquiry also highlighted the need to build the capability of the sector to deliver sustainable non-accredited LLND programs a<span id=\"page3R_mcid19\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">nd acknowledged ALA\u2019s role in professional<\/span><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">developmen<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">t<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018ACE can play a key role in helping adult Australians access the LLND skills they need for work and life,\u2019 Jenny Macaffer, CEO says.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid23\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ALA congratulates the Committee and all contributors to the Inquiry for bringing literacy out <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">into the open. Addressing literacy inequality will help ensure a fairer and more productive <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Austr<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">alia. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid23\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ALA looks forward to the Australian<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">G<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">overnment<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u2019s<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">response.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ala.asn.au\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Media-release-Literacy-inquiry-recommendations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download media release<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult community education (ACE), welcomes the recommendations from the Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training\u2019s Inquiry report into adult literacy and its importance \u2013 Don\u2019t take it as read. 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