ATESOL ACT is a member organisation of the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA), the national Council of all TESOL teacher associations in Australia. Through ACTA, we contribute to advocacy at the national level.
To access ACTA submissions, go to: tesol.org.au/advocacy These documents are an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand and track developments in this policy area.
Our Latest Advcacy Articles
AMEP Reform- Cost cutting will restrict migrants’ and refugees’ access
The Government has announced a major reform to the AMEP. Details can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website. ATESOL ACT particularly commends the new AMEP Academy and AMEP Online. However, the reform entails significant cost cutting, which the Government...
Education Minister Berry questions and answers with MLA Thomas Emerson
Following Helen’s meeting with Independent MLA Thomas Emerson, he asked Education Minister Berry questions and received answers. Click here to read.
English for Adult Migrants: Future Directions – recording now available
In a collaboration with the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA), and VicTESOL, ATESOL ACT presented a Webinar on 11th November 2020: English for Adult Migrants – Future Directions. Alison Larkins, Commonwealth Coordinator-General for Migrant Services,...
The 2024 Inquiry the ACT Government Inquiry Into Literacy & Numeracy in ACT Public Schools
The 2024 Inquiry the ACT Government Inquiry Into Literacy & Numeracy in ACT Public Schools
Locally, ATESOL ACT also makes representations to relevant bodies and individuals in the ACT. For our 2024 submission to the 2024 Inquiry the ACT Government Inquiry Into Literacy & Numeracy in ACT Public Schools, click here.
Following the Inquiry report and implementation of the Strong Foundations initiatives by the ACT Government, and silence on EAL/D learner needs, ATESOL ACT President Dr Helen Moore is seeking meetings with various members of the ACT Legislative Assembly. You can read a draft issues paper for use in these meetings here.
Comments and feedback welcome. Write to president@atesolact.org.au
Following Helen’s meeting with Independent MLA Thomas Emerson, he asked Education Minister Berry questions and received answers. Click here to read.