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2022 has been another big year for adult literacy and the Hotline. Highlights included: Continuing high numbers of callers wanting to access literacy and/or numeracy support The release of the report Don’t take it as read: Inquiry into adult literacy and its importance in March The second...

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Image: Reading lounge in the Hub Cap Hub Cap is a place in Geraldton, where men who are marginalised in the community can heal and grow through learning and creating art, music, reading and writing.  It is a new service which came about in response to...

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Holidays are a great time to catch up on that pile of books beside your bed or interesting podcasts. Here is a suggestion from the Hotline to add to your list! One of the best things the Hotline listened to this year was Sarah Kanowski interviewing...

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October’s blog from the Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) highlights the important role of Foundation Skills in Australian apprenticeships. It points out that foundation skills are fundamental to successfully completing an Australian apprenticeship and to participating and thriving in the workforce. AATIS followed up...

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The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has released a discussion paper on improving the apprenticeship system and is seeking your views. It is looking for feedback on the non-financial supports within the apprenticeship system and how they can be adjusted to drive up completions...

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26TEN, Tasmania’s statewide campaign for adult literacy and numeracy, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. 26TEN takes a unique approach to improving skills by uniting businesses, communities and individuals to work together to offer support where and when it is needed. As part of the celebration 26TEN...

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Image: Session from the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education The Hotline was recently a participant at this very special international conference which for 35 years has been bringing together Indigenous educators from around the globe. Held in Wollongong in 1993 and Melbourne in 2008, this was only...

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