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What did you think?
Which speaker or session inspired you the most?
Let us know here or by email … perhaps you’d even like to write an article for the next Quest ?
Contact the office  and have your say…

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These prestigious awards have been announced.
Click here to see who got what! www.dest.gov.au/Ministers/Media/Bishop/2006/11/B001291106.asp

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Attached are some links that will enable you to read some of the Ministers’ latest announcements:
Gary Hardgrave: Rural Skills Centre - Queensland
www.dest.gov.au/Ministers/Media/Hardgrave/2006/11/H003201106.asp
Gary Hardgrave: Western Sydney Technical College
www.dest.gov.au/Ministers/Media/Hardgrave/2006/11/h003231106.asp
Gary Hardgrave: Australia - Asia Pacific Recognition of Trade Qualifications
ww.dest.gov.au/Ministers/Media/Hardgrave/2006/11/H003221106.asp
Gary Hardgrave: World “Skills Olympics’ Team”
www.dest.gov.au/Ministers/Media/Hardgrave/2006/11h002231106.asp

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The 46th Conference has been deemed a great success by the 140 participants. Not only was the food good but the keynote speakers, the workshops and seminars promoted much animated discussion as we examined how we can all move the cause of adult education forward.
At the same time ACE matters were also being discussed at [...]

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The 46th ALA conference is in full swing at the Ibis Hotel in Melbourne.
Conference delegates have had the opportunity to listen to a range of engaging, thought provoking  keynote speakers and workshops.
For more detailed information on the conference as well as a chance to view pictures of the activities, visit the conference wiki at:
http://alatraining.wikispaces.com/conference06

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It is only one week to the Conference! If you haven’t booked your hotel yet look at the website for options.

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Keep looking at the webpage for more Conference details…it is constantly being updated.
All members should have received a Fast Facts Announcement re the new Voucher system. If you didn’t please contact ALA . 

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The conference program has been finalised. Our two Conference co-chairs will be Helen Kimberley and John McIntyre and the main keynote speakers will be:

Peter Kearns
Ben Bardon
Kaye Bowman
Ron Burke
Mike Newman and
Barry Golding

A highlight will be the opening speech by Professor Chris Duke,  a longstanding friend of Adult Learning Australia, on Thursday night during the Conference opening.

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Ron has been invited to work on the DEST steering committee which is providing the OECD with a Country Background Report on the recognition of Non-formal and Informal Learning in Australia.
The committee is working in conjunction with NCVER and the Australian Bureau of Statistics, amongst others.
The meeting is being held in Adelaide.
Ron will be requesting [...]

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