Tasmanian Council for Adult Literacy - TCAL

TCAL Management Committee would love you to join us for an end of year gathering. Thursday 7th December. RSVP Monday 4th December. Warmest wishes to you all!

Are you passionate about adult literacy?
Do you live around Circular Head?
Circular Head Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the new position of 26TEN Community Coordinator.

26TEN Coordinator This 12-month fixed-term contract will implement the Learn for Life project that supports adults in the local area to lift their literacy and numeracy skills.

Pip Williams: from dyslexia to the Dictionary of Lost Words

A wonderful interview with author Pip Williams.
Pip Williams was diagnosed with dyslexia at 17, then she grew up to become one of Australia's most popular writers with her first novel 'The Dictionary of Lost Words'
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/pip-williams-dictionary-history-italy-treechange-dyslexia/102946832?utm_campaign=abc_listen&utm_content=facebook&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_listen&fbclid=IwAR3pejt4nFEDuTzxHnGxGP_rJ7Akt5LFwLLWwjEQ3a-kICgvu6X6kVWwVos

Pip Williams: from dyslexia to the Dictionary of Lost Words - ABC listen Pip Williams was diagnosed with dyslexia as a teenager. She grew up to write a novel inspired by the history of the Oxford Dictionary, which soon became an international bestseller

Hot off the press! The Reading Writing Hotline's report 'Uncovering Adult Literacy and Numeracy Needs in Australia' is out now. Summary here: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?pli=1... with a link to the full report at the end of the summary document.

We were very encouraged to see Minister Brendan O'Connor MP and TAFE Directors Australia highlighting our significant new research on adult literacy barriers and needs in Australia in their communications. The report "Uncovering Adult Literacy and Numeracy Needs in Australia" is available on our website.

Join TCAL online, Thursday 4..00-5.00 5th October, to hear about the recent ACAL conference.
This year TCAL's president, Lucy Whitehead, Iona Johnson and Susan Buggy from Libraries Tasmania, Henry Trewren from Libraries Tas (working on a literacy pilot project in the prisons), Harry Atkinson (Work & Training) and 26TEN's Kate Boatwright all attended the ACAL Conference in Adelaide.
Jump online to hear their reflections on the conference and how it might shape what TCAL and Tasmanian adult literacy services do in the next 12 months.
All welcome!
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5932700418
Meeting ID: 593 270 0418

Join ALA for Workshop 7: Aboriginal English and code-switching
Date: Wed 13 September (rescheduled from July)
Presenter: Robyn Ober – Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education and Soraya Daniel (Kriol speaker).
More info:

What Works Professional Learning Series - Adult Learning Australia What Works 2023 will focus on adult literacy and learning practice. This eight-part online professional learning series brings together experts in the field to explore effective adult reading, writing, and learning strategies – with a strong emphasis on fun and engagement. Each session will be co-...

Aaand, that’s a wrap!
Happy International Literacy Day today and Indigenous Literacy Day yesterday. Two days in Adelaide for the Australian Council for Adult Literacy 2023 Conference was time well spent celebrating the passion in Adult Literacy sector throughout Australia & New Zealand. (And learning stuff!)

Great to have a strong Tasmanian contingent at the 2023 Australian Council for Adult Literacy Conference in Adelaide.
Stay tuned for details about the conference!

Program announced for VOLUME | Australia Reads Explore the program for VOLUME, the national reading symposium by Australia Reads

The first week of September is Adult Learning Week.
Join this online event hosted by on Monday 4th. Looks like fun!

Adult Learners Week 2023 launch - Adult Learners Week   Adult Learning Australia is holding the Adult Learners Week 2023 launch in Melbourne. The ALW2023 launch will be a fantastic event with MC Brian Nankervis, comedian and ABC Radio...

Workshop 6: Learning resources and tools
Date: Wed 9 August 1.00 – 2.00 pm AEST
Presenter: Lidia Lipkiewicz
This session will focus on learning goals, resources, who can help, practical tools, exploring options, and learning assessments in project-based teaching.
For more information on this series go to:
https://ala.asn.au/what-works-professional-learning-series/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ALA%20webinar%20Learning%20resources%20and%20tools&utm_content=ALA%20webinar%20Learning%20resources%20and%20tools+CID_eaaaff337e53769d0a5fd0946cfcda25&utm_source=Campagin%20Monitor&utm_term=REGISTER%20HERE

If you would like to take advantage of TCAL's membership, please email us by Monday afternoon to register you as a subuser so you can join this ALA session. [email protected]

What Works Professional Learning Series - Adult Learning Australia What Works 2023 will focus on adult literacy and learning practice. This eight-part online professional learning series brings together experts in the field to explore effective adult reading, writing, and learning strategies – with a strong emphasis on fun and engagement. Each session will be co-...