• The conference program  is now available and features a series of 45‑minute concurrent sessions led by LLND practitioners, managers, volunteers and colleagues from across the sector. 
  
  

  We’ve planned a broad mix of practical, classroom‑ready workshops and presentations, with sessions reflecting the diversity of LLND work—VET support programs, teaching students with disability, corrections, numeracy, Learn Local and pre‑accredited delivery, digital literacy, and more.

  
  Key program highlights

• • Opening address by John Maddock AM, ACFE chair (acting)
  • Keynote by Jo Medlin, ACAL president
  • Singing with Chris Falk
  • VALBEC AGM

Format: A full program of 45‑minute concurrent sessions (workshops, presentations and practice tasters).

Classroom-ready practice: Strong focus on practical strategies, tools and activities participants can use immediately.

Learner engagement & inclusion: Sessions on power skills for work readiness and reaching learners who don’t typically access education (community outreach and place-based approaches).

Digital literacy & AI in LLND: Integrated digital skills in adult literacy, cyber security for adult learners, and creative AI approaches (music, stories, images, and multimedia for LLND practice).

Numeracy approaches that work: Multiple sessions on adult numeracy teaching structures (VALBEC resource) and visual, practical numeracy methods in vocational/trade contexts.

Pathways & embedded support: 

Learn Local/VET focus via Skills First LND Support Program + CGEA examples, plus embedded LND through co‑teaching.