Adult Community Education
Adult Community Education (ACE) is a program endorsed by state, territory and Commonwealth Ministers through the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA).
In 2002 MCEECDYA 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 leading to further learning pathways
- 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 2010, 20 programs were funded. Learning Activities included the arts, general education, community participation, employment skills, health and self-help.
In 2012, 18 programs were funded Information on ACE programs funded in 2012 
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ACT Adult Community Education (ACE) Grants 2012
The ACT Adult Community Education (ACE) Grants for 2012 have now closed. The 2013 grants applications process will open in November 2013.
ACT ACE Grants Program 2012 Application Guidelines (566kb)
ACT ACE Grants Program 2012 Application Template 
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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:
E Block CIT Southside Campus Ainsworth Street PHILLIP ACT 2606
Telephone: 02 6215 9500
Fax: 02 6282 0042
Website: www.ala.asn.au 
Email: info@ala.asn.au
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