Enhancing Adult Learning with Jenny Macaffer

August 27, 2024 00:22:39
Enhancing Adult Learning with Jenny Macaffer
Community Conversations
Enhancing Adult Learning with Jenny Macaffer

Aug 27 2024 | 00:22:39

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Show Notes

This week we are joined by Jenny Macaffer from Adult Learning Australia!

In this weeks discussion, Jenny Macaffer from Adult Learning Australia underscores the serious literacy and numeracy challenges facing Australia, with 44% of adults having low literacy and 54% low numeracy skills. Adult Learning Australia advocates for lifelong learning for adults aged 15 and over through various initiatives, including advocacy, resources, and professional development.

Jenny highlights the critical role of Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses in providing accessible learning opportunities, often in informal settings like cooking or gardening classes, which foster social connections and trust. The discussion also calls for increased government recognition and funding for adult community education. Coming up next week (1-7 September) is Adult Learners Week, continue reading below to discover more about the week and how you can get involved.

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