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Participating
in these focus groups was a real priviledge for the project team.
It was a wonderful opportunity to actively listen to ACE providers
describe their organisations, their learners, their communities
and their practice. It was obvious that everyone around the table
was equally interested and engaged. Many were taking copious notes
and were actively asking questions both during the sessions and
privately during the breaks. Several focus group participants commented
that ‘days like today are the most valuable professional
development opportunities’. The sense of openness, sharing
and honesty was evident throughout the State.
We were
left with a renewed sense of respect and admiration for the wonderful
program delivery that is ACE in Victoria. It is responsive to community
needs, and always, but always, has the learner clearly at its very
centre. We have much to learn from each other, and we have much
to offer other parts of our education sector.
TAFE
frontiers and Southern Westernport Learning Communities would like
to thank the following Victorian ACE organisations who gave of their
time to participate in the focus groups and/or provided valuable
input for the practical guide and the report and who continue to
provide an incredible service for their communities. |
| Alexandra
CEACA, Alexandra
BACE, Bairnsdale
Baranduda Community Centre, Baranduda
Bayside Employment Skills Training, Cheltenham
Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre, Beechworth
Campaspe College of Audlt Education, Echuca
Cheltenham Community Education & Activity Centre, Cheltenham
Cobram Community House, Cobram
Coonara Community House, Upper Ferntree Gully
Corangamite District Adult Education Group, Camperdown
CREATE, Geelong
Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre, Dingley Village
Flemington Reading & Writing Program, Flemington
GATE, Geelong
Geelong Ethnic Communities Council, Geelong West
Howlong Community Learning NSW, Howlong
iGain, Morwell
Keysborough Learning Centre, Keysborough
Lalor Living & Learning, Lalor
Longbeach Place, Chelsea
Merinda Park, Merinda Park
Mt Martha Community Contact, Mt Martha
Murray ACE, Swan Hill
Narre Community Learning Centre, Narre Warren
Olympic Adult Education, West Heildelberg
Ontrack (Future Employment Options), Eaglehawk
Open Channel, Fitzroy
Peninsula Adult Education & Literacy, Rosebud
PTEP, Rosebud & Hastings
RecruitNet, Box Hill
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre, Drysdale
The Centre, Wangaratta
Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights
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