Lifelong Learning - Townsville City Council - Queensland Government

IntegrationThis was closely followed by learning communityinitiatives in Victoria where the state governmentidentified lifelong education as a key toVictoria’s prosperity. Hume Global LearningVillage in Victoria, formally established in 2004,is considered a good practice example of howcommunity needs and issues can be addressedthrough the provision of lifelong learningopportunities.The Australian Government recognises the valueof learning to sustainable economic developmentand social inclusion in many of its policies. Itsvision of a socially inclusive society, is one inwhich all Australians, feels valued and has theopportunity to participate fully in the life of oursociety. Achieving this vision means that allAustralians will have the resources, opportunitiesand capability to learn, work, engage and havea voice. The provision of learning and educationis also one of the strategies the governmenthas identified for the National Digital EconomyStrategy, Closing the Gap of IndigenousDisadvantage and in its Digital EducationRevolution.queensland governmentThe Queensland Government has an emphasison lifelong learning, education and training ina number of their strategic policy statements.Fundamental to these policies is social inclusionand the provision of access and equity. Thegovernment’s role is highlighted through formaleducation and training and through developingpartnerships with the community on initiativesundertaken in less formal settings.The government’s education white paper, A flyingstart for Queensland Children provides strategiesfor developing a quality education system inQueensland. Getting ready for primary andsecondary education and improving the level ofeducational attainment and skills is central to thisvision. In a Multicultural future for all of us – 2011there is also emphasis on providing school-basedinitiatives for students that support the learning,social and psychological needs young people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.To prepare preschool children for school and todevelop literacy levels in the wider communitythe State Library of Queensland has developeda framework, Libraries for Literacy: every day,every way: 2011-2014. This strategic action planLifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-20147