Adult and Community Education
Adult and Community Education (ACE) is a program endorsed by state, territory and Commonwealth Ministers through the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA).
In July 2002, MCEETYA released a Declaration, which strongly emphasises community ownership and the importance of the ACE sector as a pathway to further education and training. The key goals of ACE as set out in the Declaration are to:
- Expand and sustain innovative community-based learning models
- Raise awareness and understanding of the role and importance of adult community education
- Improve the quality of adult community education learning experiences and outcomes
- Extend participation in community based learning
Each year since 1998, the ACT Government has funded a range of ACE programs covering a wide variety of learning needs.
In 2007, 18 programs were funded. Topics covered include the arts, general education, community participation, employment skills, health and self-help.
For more information see Community Education in the ACT .
ACT Adult and Community Education (ACE) Grants 2009
The ACT Government has allocated funds for innovative adult and community learning and development activities in the ACT in 2009.
17 grants have been provided to a wide range of community education activities in 2008.
The grants application process takes place in November each year in preparation for the activity in the following calendar year.
ACT ACE Grants 2009 guidelines and application form
How can I find out more about ACE in Australia?
Adult Learning Australia (ALA) is the national peak organisation for Adult and Community Education in Australia.
For further information, you may contact the national office:
Level 1, 32 Northbourne Ave Canberra City ACT 2601
Telephone: 02 6274 9500
Fax: 02 6274 9513
Website: www.ala.asn.au 
Email: info@ala.asn.au
