1. Fine Print

VALBEC members should receive the next issue of Fine Print later this month. We are very grateful to Lindee Conway for collecting memories of Maggie Power from friends and colleagues so we could publish a lasting tribute to her in this issue.

We also offer much food for thought: Who uses the Reading Writing Hotline? How do you do action research? How do you teach numeracy? Can student-led learning circles get an EAL program off the treadmill? How can the principles of positive psychology enhance the adult learning environment?

Make sure your VALBEC membership is up-to-date to ensure you receive your copy and suggest your institution's library subscribes.

2. ACAL Conference - 3-5 October 2019 - Sydney

Early Bird discount closes Aug 4

Save $50 per day.

Also discounts for ACAL members.

3. Cancer screening resources

In 2018 PRACE completed a project with the support from the Victorian Cancer Council.

The goal of the project was to create teaching and learning resources for EAL students to gain an improved understanding of cancer prevention strategies and cancer screening processes. We are pleased to announce that these resources are now available to all adult educational providers.

4. International Practitioner Fellowship now available

A 'bonus' 2019 VET International Practitioner Fellowship is now available.

The Department of Education and Training in partnership with the International Specialised Skills Institute is offering a Fellowship of $13,000 to a VET practitioner who is employed within RTOs, (TAFEs, private RTOs and registered Learn Local Organisations).

International Specialised Skills Institute Fellowships contribute to building the Education State by driving innovation and best practice and reducing educational disadvantage within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Fellowships will explore innovative responses to VET related challenges in industry and the classroom.

Applications close at 5pm, 14th August, 2019.

5. Adult Learners Week 1-8 Sept 2019

Add your event

There are early bird registration grants and $1,000 cash prizes on offer for the best ALW events chosen around Australia. So get started now by registering an event on the ALW2019 directory.

Nominate for a scholarship

Three ALW2019 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding adult learners to enable them to continue learning by taking a new learning pathway or continuing an existing one. Read 2018 winner Samson Ndikumwami's story.

Hear from the winners

Learn how Brunswick Neighbourhood House captured the spirit and theme of ALW by running a series of local events in 2018 – and snagged a prize.

6. Project worker needed

Project worker needed by Olympic Adult Education for Making the Leap to Employment and/or TAFE project, up to 2 days /week until May 2020

• To research and quantify the gaps between skills, understandings and experiences needed for Learn Local students  to succeed in employment or further study at TAFE

• To build a flexible Learn Local program that teaches the skills, understandings and provides the right experiences to reduce the leap to employment and/or further study at TAFE

This position would suit an EAL /VET  teacher.

Applications close on August 14.

7. Save the date • VALBEC 2020 Conference • May 15, 2020