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The Educational Challenge of the Australian Retirement Boom.
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McCallum, John – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1984
The author outlines the dimensions of the retirement boom in Australia and the cost implications of the changing population structure. He also discusses preretirement education (PRE) in Australia and the centralized information and planning of PRE. Finally, he uses American data to provide market background for a discussion of new activities. (CT)
Descriptors: Information Services, Older Adults, Population Trends, Preretirement Education
Roles and Goals in Victorian Adult Education
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Cave, Colin F. – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1972
Discusses the objectives of the Council of Adult Education, especially the need to work with a national organization. (SP)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Adult Education, Educational Demand, Educational Objectives
The YMCA--A Social Education Agency
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Newling, K. N. – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1974
The image of the YMCA as a physical education club for boys is changing. Sydney's YMCA offers adult education programs for both daytime and evening groups with a wide range of course offerings. (MW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Organizations, Day Programs
Community Education: Developing a Program.
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Crocombe, N. G. – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1980
Community education is concerned with the development of the individual and the development of the community to improve the quality of life. Community colleges act as catalysts by coordinating citizen and agency participation and community resources to improve educational opportunities for all. (SK)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Colleges, Community Education, Community Resources