You are invited to join Adult Learning Australia for the national launch of Adult Learners Week 2018, which will include special addresses by The Hon Karen Andrews MP, Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Paris Aristotle AO.

Paris Aristotle AO is the CEO of the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc., also known as Foundation House. He has over 30 years’ experience in the field of supporting refugees and asylum seekers, particularly the provision of services to survivors of torture and trauma. In 2017, Paris was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) and named Victorian Australian of the Year.

Celebrating 70 years

We will also join with TAFE QLD to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Adult Migrant English Program, which supports newly arrived migrants with English language and settlement skills that enable them to participate more fully in Australian society.