Who is VALBEC?

VALBEC is a not for profit, volunteer managed, professional organisation that has represented the adult literacy, numeracy and basic education fields in Victoria since 1978.

Our core business is to provide information and professional development support for our members and the wider field. Central to the role of the committee is advocacy and advice on curriculum, government policy and matters that impact on practitioners and learners in Victoria and nationally through our links with ACAL.

Our professional development activities include an annual state conference, twilight forums, workshops and half day forums. Our flagship journal, Fine Print, is one of only two dedicated adult literacy, language and numeracy journals in Australia.

Governance

VALBEC is governed by a committee of volunteers elected annually and has the services of a part -time administrative person.

2026 Annual General Meeting

Members are warmly invited to attend the annual general meeting of the Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council. The AGM will be held at the VALBEC conference, on May 15th, William Angliss Centre, 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne.

All positions will be open to nominations. Nomination forms are available here. 

Last year's Annual General Meeting of VALBEC was held on 14 May 2025. Here is a copy of the 2024 Annual Report. 

Constitution

The 2013 AGM accepted a motion to change the Constitution. The new constitution was accepted by Consumer Affairs Victoria on June 11, 2013. Here is a copy of the current constitution.