ACFE publications and research
ACFE’s policy context
The Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board operates within the following policy contexts and legislation:
2008 Ministerial Declaration on ACE
2009 A Stronger ACFE - Delivering Skills for Victoria (PDF 510 KB) or (DOC 914 KB)
2006 Education and Training Reform Act
Annual Reports
2010-11 ACFE Board Annual (PDF, 1328.37 KB) or (DOC, 1723 KB)
2009-10 ACFE Board Annual Report (PDF 1.95 MB) or (DOC 1.28 MB)
2008-09 ACFE Board Annual Report (PDF 1.35 MB) or (DOC 1.19 MB)
Find previous year annual reports.
Research
The ACFE Board’s research strategy supports Learn Local sector policy development and implementation. Below are a selection of research reports and initiatives to promote effective use of research in Learn Local education and training sector.
The Changing Face of Community Business report (2010) (PDF, 911.29 KB)
CALD Settlement and Possibilities Report (2010)
Hard to reach learners: What works in reaching and keeping them? (2010) (PDF, 1749.26 KB) or (DOC 542 KB)
The Economic Benefit of Investment in Adult Community Education in Victoria (2008) (PDF, 821.82 KB)
Setting the Scene: investigating learning outcomes with a view to the future (2007)
Circles of professional research practice (2006)The ACE Experience: Pedagogies for life and employability (2004)
ACEPrac Research: A compendium of practitioner research in the Victorian ACE sector (2002 - 2006)