The best people and organisations in adult education were revealed today when Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Bronwyn Pike announced the finalists of the 2010 Adult Community Education (ACE) Awards.
Ms Pike today congratulated the finalists in the six award categories and said the nominations reflected the success of ACE in regional and metropolitan Victoria.
“The 2010 ACE Awards shine a spotlight on the success of people and organisations that make a huge difference to Victoria,” Ms Pike said.
“These awards highlight the contribution of ACE to our economy and to local communities.
“From training programs that provide practical skills to Indigenous communities, to highly skilled teachers and motivated learners on the urban fringe, the awards recognise that ACE provides flexible, community-based learning of all types to all people.
“Choosing the 18 finalists was a difficult task, with so many great people and organisations involved in ACE in Victoria.”
Ms Pike said Victoria’s 340 ACE providers delivered training to more than 110,000 people each year and had a strong history of offering opportunities to those with little education experience.
“ACE plays a crucial role in Victoria’s education and training system by providing learning opportunities to people of all backgrounds so that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our economic and social prosperity,” Ms Pike said.
“The Brumby Labor Government wants all Victorians to be able to choose to develop skills, gain qualifications and extend their employment and further education options at their local community education provider.
“Our government supports the future of ACE and has invested $15.4 million in the sector so even more people can enjoy the benefits of ACE.”
The ACE Award winners will be announced at a gala event on 8 September.
For more information about Adult Community and Further Education, visit www.acfe.vic.gov.au
2010 Victorian ACE Awards finalists
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Finalist
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Location
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Outstanding ACE Learner
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Catriona Newlands
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Shepparton ACE College
Shepparton
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Joanna Weeku
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Werribee Community and Education Centre
Werribee
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Rachelle Collett
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Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre
Corio
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Outstanding ACE practitioner
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Karen Williams
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Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre
Corio
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Lynne Gibbs
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Coonara Community House
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Pam Hullin
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Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE)
Reservoir
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Innovation in ACE learning
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Continuing Education Bendigo
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Bendigo
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Gippsland Employment Skills Training
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Moe
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Upper Yarra Community House
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Yarra Junction
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Outstanding ACE organisation
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Continuing Education Bendigo
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Bendigo
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Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre
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Mount Beauty
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Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education
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Reservoir
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YNH Services
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Yarrawonga
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Outstanding Koorie achievement
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Dwana Farrall
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Bendigo
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Mirrimbeena Aboriginal Education Group Inc
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Echuca
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Outstanding pre-accredited program design and delivery
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Banksia Gardens Community Centre
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Dallas
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Morrisons
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Mt Evelyn
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Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre
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Corio
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