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These 20 programs include dozens of success stories by adult learners who, in pursuing a new literacy:
- have achieved personal, educational and employment goals
- have found unexpected benefits like making new friends, developing confidence to go on to further study, discovering or creating a new job
- have overcome personal challenges like admitting and confronting learning difficulties, first day nerves and the fear that every other student would know more than them
- have found support, enthusiasm, care and interest from family and friends, tutors and lecturers from Neighbourhood Houses, Community Centres, private organisations, adult re-entry schools, TAFE and Universities
Apparently, it doesn’t matter what our background is, how little or how much education we have, or how old we are. We can (and should) continue to learn something new throughout our lives. Well…I never knew that!
What I do know is that I’m grateful to every participant and Reference Group member for willingly giving your time, knowledge, experiences and support – it is greatly appreciated!
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Today we no longer talk about a single literacy; we talk about the many and varied literacies in the world around us. We all need to learn continuously throughout our lives to understand the different “languages” developing in every field, from finances to mechanics to health and beyond. I love these programs; their engaging stories embrace the broad spectrum of “literacies”, and provide inspiration to encourage all Australians to “have a go” at lifelong learning.
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The first step is the hardest |
5'32" |
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Returning to study can be frightening – but the rewards are well worth it!
Download in MP3 (2.5 MB) |
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You’re never too old |
4'43" |
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Don’t let age be the barrier - people in their 80’s are learning to read and write and use computers.
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What a cover up |
5'22" |
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It’s easier to learn about things than cover up not knowing! |
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So much to read, so little time |
4'15" |
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We’ll find so many benefits from improving our reading speed and comprehension. |
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You can make it all add up |
3'24" |
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Everyone can learn to do, and enjoy, maths! |
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Well... it is one of the hardest languages to learn |
7'05" |
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There’s a way to learn to speak English to suit everyone. |
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No, you don’t have to learn to like Vegemite |
6'33" |
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We all come from different cultural backgrounds – but we have so much in common.
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You can enjoy using computers |
6'07" |
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They can be frightening - but learning to use them is not as hard as you think. |
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There’s so much you can do with them |
3'54" |
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Sending messages, discovering new things, banking - there’s no end to the things you can do with computers!
Download in MP3 (1.8 MB)
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Even if you can’t draw a straight line |
6'27" |
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Everyone can learn to enjoy and get involved in art. |
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There's always something you can learn |
7'05" |
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Improving existing skills or learning new ones. |
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They’re closer than you think |
6’21” |
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Your local Community Centre and Neighbourhood House have so much to offer. |
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What’s so good about adult re-entry schools and TAFE? |
5'01" |
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A wide range or courses, small classes, accredited training – the list goes on…. |
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They really are there to help |
6'15" |
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You’ll find all the tutors and teachers will encourage and support you.
Download in MP3 (2.8 MB) |
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Anything kids can do... |
7'36" |
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Teachers and students at Ridley Grove Primary School in South Australia are helping parents learn to use computers. |
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Looking for a job? |
4'33" |
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Many people have improved their skills to help them find employment. |
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Or... maybe a change of job? |
5'32" |
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Returning to study can help you get a promotion, new job or a whole new career. |
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And it’s not just for paid work... |
6'29" |
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Learning can lead to voluntary work, voluntary work can lead to training and they can all lead to paid work.
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You can’t do it without them |
5'33" |
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Encouragement and support from friends and family is invaluable! |
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The best thing is the friendship! |
4'00" |
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