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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the third newsletter of the National Centre for Education and Training Statistics (NCETS). Features in this newsletter include: the role of NCETS; recent developments in education and training statistics; adult learning; apparent continuation rate; education and training related publications; and further contact.

A new discussion paper is calling for comment on the future direction of the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP) which helps Australians who have low levels of language, literacy and numeracy skills. The paper identifies a number of questions that will help guide respondents. Written submissions should be submitted by 11 July 2008.

A State Government grant of more than $154,000 will assist community gardens across Western Australia to expand. The not-for-profit organisation, Learning Centre Link is commissioned to develop a range of resources to help communities grow their own gardens.The resources will be a map of community gardens across WA; an information kit and starter pack for community garden projects; best practice models of community gardens; opportunities for community garden training; and a community garden website.

edna Workshops Tour 2008 provides training in the use of online services and collaborative tools. The roadshow starts in Perth on 28 and 29 March 2008. The theme of this year's workshops is 'edna and me', challenging participants to consider their current digital learning footprint, what use they are making of web 2.0 tools, particularly in social networking environments, and how edna can contribute to professional and student learning. The workshops will include guest speakers, hands-on sessions and presentations about using technology in an education context.

To encourage Australians to unearth these personal treasures, all Australians are invited to a national day of activities on Wednesday 27 February, 10am ? 4pm, at National Archives offices around Australia. Shake your family tree activities will be held in every capital city and visitors will be shown how to go about finding records about themselves, their parents, grandparents and other relatives. 'These days more people are interested in finding out about their family background and we have a wealth of information that can help them do that,' said Ross Gibbs, Director-General of the National Archives. 'We've probably got something on nearly every family in Australia.' NAA, 15 February 2008

Funds of up to $3,000 dollars are available to organisations in South Australia who encourage volunteers to participate in their activities and programs and can show a benefit to their host community. Applications close on 3 October 2008.

This program examines questions such as : What are the newly retired looking for in their volunteering roles? Are they more discriminating than older seniors? Is there a connection between volunteering and good health?

The Victorian Seniors Festival celebrates its 25th Anniversary from Sunday 7 to Sunday 14 October 2007. Senior card holders will also be able to travel freely on public transport to events across Victoria during the week.

Telstra is providing grants to eligible community organisations with a membership base comprised primarily of seniors to introduce communications technology to their members. Grants are comprised of cash. Teaching materials will also be available to develop the education program. Round 1 closes on 14 September 2007 (5pm AEST) and Round 2 on 26 November 2007. Refer to terms and conditions on the website.

Nominations open from 1 August 2007 for a period of eleven weeks and close on World Rural Women's Day on 15 October 2007. The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women's Award 2008 is designed to recognise, but more importantly encourage, the vital contribution women make to rural Australia.