This article offers a preliminary overview of a study that investigates the experiences of adult
learners residing in rural communities in the state of South Australia. Online delivery of adult …

This paper discusses the accessibility of educational opportunities for individuals that reside
in areas located outside of the metropolitan areas. It does so by understanding the reports of …

Learners interact with the social, psychological and physical environment or learning milieu
to create their learning experience. This chapter explores the state of our local knowledge of …

This article presents the outcomes of recent research into adult education programs and
experiences in the Shire of Campaspe, a region in northern Victoria. Research data of …

Central to contemporary discussions within the field of adult education are questions about
how we frame an understanding of learning and context. Participation in adult education and …

University students who live and work in regional, rural and remote areas face challenges in
studying at a distance from their institution's metropolitan or satellite campus. For mature …

The differentiated experiences of young mature-age students are under-researched and
often unacknowledged in higher education literature and university policy. This article …

Australians' experiences of education and training as well as their outcomes are very much
a function of where they live. This paper concentrates on the different (often more limited) …

Despite significant progress in education practices, access issues remain for many
Australian residents of areas with limited resources and infrastructure. Some individuals …

Neighbourhood Houses in Australia are spaces of education and learning that cater to and
work with adult learners across a lifespan. They are known as fourth sector education …