ACE Conference 2011

Partnering – Me Awheawhe Te Mahi, Kia Hua Te Katoa 
Partnering is fundamental to good practice in adult learning. Adult learning is about empowering tángata/individuals, rohe/communities to achieve their goals (or realise their dreams). The learning relationship is about partnering in making decisions, mitigating risks, using resources and sharing knowledge. 

Adult learning is one element of the powerful force for positive change in Aotearoa/New Zealand. When professionals with complementary skills and approaches partner effectively, supportive environ-ments are created for learners and extraordinary achievements become almost common-place. 

ACE Conference 2011 will showcase some of the success stories of adult learning in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and give participants the opportunity to examine and better understand the partnering which enabled them. 
The goal of the ACE Conference 2011 is that participants acquire fresh/refreshed knowledge and skills about how to leverage the complementary skills and strengths within our communities for the benefit of adult learners. 

Click here to download the ACE Conference Programme 2011.

Keynotes

Hon Steven Joyce

Transforming Lives
Dr Peter Lavender

ACE in Australia: From Cinderellas to Boundary Riders
Sally Thompson

Moana Jackson

Sir Harawira Gardiner

Workshops

COMET – Te Whānau Ara Mua 
Susan Warren and Lindy Austin 

Victory School 
Mark Brown 

Te Aroha Noa Community Services 
Mary Procter and Bruce Maden 

The Aranui Community Trust (ACTIS) 
Matt Walters and Rachael Fonotia 

Haven’t We Been Here Before? What Can We Learn from ACE’s Past Going Forward? 
Dr John Benseman 

Eastside Project 
Peter McNeur, Sandy Ryan and Makuini Kerehi