Workshop: Supporting Digital Literacy in VET and LLND settings - 7 May 2026

Supporting Digital Literacy in VET and LLND settings Workshop

Date: Thursday, 7th May 2026

Time: 5:30pm -7:00pm

Location: TAFE NSW Ultimo Campus

Presenters: Sally Hodgson and Irma Djaya (TAFE NSW)

New to Digital Literacy teaching? Have been teaching Digital Literacy for a while and want to get some tips and tricks on supporting students in VET and LLND settings?

This workshop will be presented by Sally Hodgson and Irma Djaya, two teachers who have taught digital programs in group settings, via Independent Learning Programs, and in VET Learner Support. They will provide practical insights in managing computer classes for students with different levels of digital competence, and the ever-changing world of smartphone classes.

Ideal for anyone wanting to know how to incorporate digital literacy into their existing classes or introduce specifically focused digital literacy courses.

Join us for an evening of shared insights into running programs in the digital literacy sphere.

Book your place at the session via

https://www.trybooking.com/DLDKL

NSWALNC Annual General Meeting - 5.30 pm 24 June 2026

The Council’s AGM will be held on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 5:30pm. This is a key opportunity for members to come together, reflect and help shape the future of adult literacy and numeracy in NSW.

Stay informed – hear updates on the council activities, finances and advocacy work and plans for the coming year – all in one place.

Have your say – vote on council matters, endorse directions for the year ahead and help guide the priorities of the NSW ALNC.

Join a community – connect with fellow practitioners who share a commitment to adult literacy and numeracy and strengthen the practitioner voice on decisions affecting LLND practice

Get involved – interested in taking a more active role? The AGM provides information about council positions and the ways to contribute to the council’s work.

Feel like this is you - contact nswalnc@gmail.com for the online meeting link.

NSWALNC Conference 2025 - "Building Adult Literacy & Numeracy Futures" - Proposals for workshops and papers due by 6 September

 This year’s conference will be held on Friday, December 12th, 2025 at the TAFE NSW Eora Campus.  

The 2025 conference theme looks forward into the future of Adult Literacy and Numeracy education:  

With generative AI and the digital landscape so prominent in our lives, what will adult literacy and numeracy education look like in the future?

This year's conference asks participants to consider this issue, reflect on current educational practices and explore how we can create future provision for individuals, communities and the sector. Some ideas for proposals and workshops could include teaching and learning with AI technology, building teacher capacities, and opportunities for new partnerships in community and industry.  

The NSWALNC is calling for proposals for workshops and presentations.  

Do you have some good ideas or research to share? Do you know any colleagues with great ideas or research? 

Presenters can receive a discount on the conference registration.  Please email nswalnc@gmail.com for the "Call for Proposals" template,

Reading Circle - Teaching Digital Literacy - 5.30pm Thursday 28 August 2025

It has been a while since NSWALNC members have come together in person. Therefore, we are restarting the NSWALNC Reading Circle. Join us for cheese and crackers and discuss the ideas related to LLND teaching.  

The next Reading Circle will be: 

Date: Thursday 28th August 2025 

Time: 5:30pm – 7pm 

Venue: TAFE NSW Ultimo 

Topic: Teaching Digital Literacy.  

Read and think about the digital literacy article we will send to you and catch up with your fellow LLND colleagues in an informal setting.  

Book your spot: https://www.trybooking.com/DEFFA

NSWALNC AGM 2025 - 3.30 Thursday 12 June 2025

The NSWALNC will hold the Annual General Meeting online on 3.30-4.30 pm Thursday 12 June. The 2025-26 Executive will be elected at the AGM. The meeting will be held on Zoom - - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88040460063

.All members are welcome to attend. 

Erik Jacobson shares podcasts and teaching handouts

Not only did Erik Jacobson present a fantastic plenary at the 2024 NSWALNC Annual Conference, he graciously followed up with resources and shared many of his podcasts with us: 

§        Podcasts

•          Here is one on popular education and restorative urbanism. 
•               Here is one on developing data literacy in adult education programs.  
•               Here is one on WE LEARN - an organization focused on women's literacy.  
•          Here is one on rethinking adult education. 
•          Here is one on adult literacy and social justice. 
•          Here is one on health literacy and communicative justice

Teaching Handouts

•         Combating Wage Theft
•         Pandemic Experience/Recovery for All
  
•         Graphic Novel Text Sets and Social Justice
  
•         Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  
•         Let's Drive NJ
  

NSWALNC Annual General Meeting

The NSWALNC will hold the Annual General Meeting online on 6.00 pm Thursday 20 June. The 2024-25 Executive will be elected at the AGM. The meeting will be held on Zoom.

All members are welcome to attend. 

Please register at: https://www.trybooking.com/CRYXM