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 May 2025
Submission to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science's Statement of Strategy 2025-2028
ISSUED IN April 2025
AONTAS AGM Pack 2025
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SUPPORTING OUR MEMBERS
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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