The document discusses several projects funded by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework and managed by Adult Learning Australia to foster e-learning in disadvantaged communities and strengthen workforce skills. The projects include building online communities in East Gippsland, VIC, e-learning for natural resource management in QLD, and supporting e-learning in rural and regional communities in TAS. The goal is to build capacity for e-learning in rural and remote communities through skills development, confidence, and use of web2 technologies. The projects engage various community organizations in regions across Tasmania.

1. Adult & Community Learning Services : Department of Education Community Engagement Project a project funded by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework and managed by Adult Learning Australia

2. The Framework’s Community Engagement Project is working to foster and embed e-learning within some of Australia’s most disadvantaged communities and strengthen the foundation of workforce skills. The Community Engagement Project is managed by Adult Learning Australia (ALA) and funded by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework The 2007 Community Engagement projects are: Building online communities in East Gippsland, VIC E-learning for natural resource management, QLD Supporting e-learning in rural and regional communities, TAS Regional skills for a changing environment, NSW CultureLink Queensland, QLD VoluntElearning, NSW

3. Building Capacity for eLearning in Rural and Remote Communities Aims Build the capacity of Online Access Centres to support and assess elearners; Enthuse communities to the potential for e learning - web2 technologies Outcomes Facilitate learning skills (with emphasis on e learning) Development of new skills in web2 technologies and confidence as elearners

4. Building Capacity for eLearning in Rural and Remote Communities

5. Maydena Community Association Maydena Primary School Galley Museum Qtown Project Queenstown West Coast Council Elderly Citizens group Mountain Heights High School Woodbridge School South Channel Ratepayers Assn. Channel Folk Museum West Winds Community Centre Clarence Plains Youth Centre Futures 4 All Rokeby High School Bridport Innovations Inc. Bridport Primary School King Island Regional Development Organisation Streets Alive Arts Alive Chat n Choose Probus Senior Citizens Bowls Club Building Capacity for e-Learning in Rural & Remote Communities TAFE Community Leaders Bronwyn Cross Mentors OAC Project Coordinators Steering Committee Communities

6. Where to go for more information? (Public Information) A web site is being developed and information will be circulated about this. Or (Staff Information) https://myoac.education.tas.gov.au

7. Mini Projects in your area: North West Queenstown King Island Devonport North Bridport Launceston Longford South Woodbridge Maydena Clarence Plains