We advocate and lobby for quality education for all adults, and raise awareness of the impact of adult learning on people’s lives and on society
One in three adult learners say
mental health problems
affect their ability to learn or study
Community education helps people
feel more confident
and be part of their community
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ISSUED IN July 2025
AONTAS Pre-Budget Submission 2026
ISSUED IN July 2025
AONTAS Submission to the Successor to the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025
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SUPPORTING OUR MEMBERS
Become a member of AONTAS and influence the national agenda for adult and community education at a top level
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AONTAS member since 1969 - 2020
SUPPORTING ADULT LEARNERS
For many adult learners, we did not have the chance to take the conventional route through education. We took the long and winding road or “scenic route” back to education. But I am proof that it can be done!
Una Buckley
The level of support and range of programmes was just what I needed.
Rowena Watters
UPCOMING EVENTS
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2025
19
Aug
Community Education for Social Transformation Practitioner Focus Group
We are inviting practitioners working within independent community education organisations to participate in a focus group as part of a new research project, Community Education for Social Transformation.
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