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What is ACE? |
What is ACE?Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Western Australia is community-focused learning delivered through a diverse range of programs and activities. It encompasses learning activities that are non-accredited and non-formal in nature and which contribute to the development of a person’s skills and knowledge, and encourage social participation. It also encompasses a range of accredited formal courses for those looking for a pathway to re-enter or re-engage with education, training and employment. ACE, through the provision of both accredited and non-accredited learning experiences, has a demonstrated ability to:
In Western Australia ACE is provided by a large number of community organisations, generally, but not exclusively, non-government, non-profit organisations under local community management. Some of the major ACE providers in Western Australia include public providers (Polytechnic West, Challenger Institute of Technology, Central Institute of Technology, West Coast Institute of Training), senior colleges (Tuart and Canning Colleges), libraries, universities, job centres, ethnic associations, seniors education associations (such as University of the Third Age (UWA) and Mature Adults Learning Association (MALA) Inc) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, community neighbourhood houses and learning centres and environmental groups. Adult and Community Education options for learners in rural and remote areas have been increased with the establishment of the community-focused and managed Community Resource Centre Network (formerly Telecentre Network). |
How ACE contributes to access and equity in vocational education and training (VET)
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Community learning in focus: a strategy for Adult and Community Education in Western Australia (2009-2018)The Department of Training and Workforce Development, in conjunction with the Department's former ACE Advisory Committee and the broader ACE community, developed Community learning in focus: a strategy for Adult and Community Education in Western Australia (2009-2018). The new strategy, launched at the Adult Learners' Week awards night (29 August 2009), by the Minister for Training, sets the following goals:
To view Community learning in focus: a strategy for Adult and Community Education in Western Australia (2009-2018) click here. For further information contact: |
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Adult and Community Education GrantsThe aim of the Adult and Community Education Grants program is to expand the participation of under represented groups in adult and community education activities. Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Western Australia is community-focused learning delivered through a diverse range of programs and activities. The ACE grants program supports learning activities that are non-accredited and non-formal in nature and which contribute to the development of a person's skills and knowledge, and encourage social participation. One-off ACE grants of up to $15 000 are offered on an annual basis. Applicant organisations must be based in Western Australia. The Call for Applications for 2012 ACE grants was advertised on Thursday 27 October 2011 for grants of up to $15 000 to increase participation of under-represented groups in adult and community education in your community. Documentation was available on the Tenders WA website. Applications closed 4:00 pm Thursday 17 November 2011. To view the projects funded for 2011 click here. For more information contact: |
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Celebrated nationally each year from 1 - 8 September, Adult Learners' Week (ALW) provides an opportunity to celebrate, promote and highlight the value of all forms of adult learning in the community. In Western Australia, the Department of Training and Workforce Development provides grants to recognise and promote adult learning during this week. For more information contact:
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ACE and GSTAdult and Community Education (ACE) in Western Australia is community-focused learning delivered through a diverse range of programs and activities. It encompasses learning activities that are non-accredited and non formal in nature and encourage social participation. It also encompasses a range of accredited formal courses for those looking for a pathway to re-enter or re-engage with education, training and employment. Non-accredited ACE falls outside of the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF) and does not lead to a recognised accredited award. Whilst accredited training is automatically GST free, non-accredited training delivered under the ACE banner is not. Key points in determining ACE courses as a GST free supply: The following is taken from A New Tax System (GST) Act 1999 and should be read in conjunction with other related clauses, definitions and determinations.
ACE organisations are able to apply to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for a private ruling of their courses. Each provider and each course will be judged on its own merit upon application to the ATO. These private rulings are free of charge and can be made via the website www.ato.gov.au under rulings. For further information on the standards required for GST free education or applying for a ruling contact the ATO on 13 28 66. |
Read Write Now!Poor literacy is an issue that is likely to affect a significant proportion of the adult population in Western Australia. In recognition that many individuals may require or prefer individual assistance to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, the Department of Training and Workforce Development provides funding for the Read Write Now! program which delivers informal, non-accredited tuition usually on a one-to-one basis. The tuition is delivered by trained volunteers to individuals as a community service, and while there may be some employment-related outcomes, the service is one which is primarily servicing the broader educational and social needs of individuals. An important principle of the Read Write Now! Program is that the student is the person who requests assistance from the service, and participates voluntarily. The Read Write Now! program delivers outcomes that are determined by each student's learning goals and motivation for joining the Program. To find out more about the Read Write Now! program click here. PublicationsDepartment of Education and Training 2009, Community learning in focus: a strategy for Adult and Community Education in Western Australia (2009-2018), Department of Education and Training, East Perth, WA |
LinksAdult Learning Australia Inc Canning College Department of Training and Workforce Development
Linkwest Incorporated Mature Adults Learning Association (MALA) Inc State Training Providers (metropolitan): University of the Third Age (UWA) The University of Western Australia |
Updated: 16 February 2012