This month, the Media & Learning Association is pleased to welcome two new organisational members: Public Open University Čakovec from Croatia as well as Australian Media Literacy Alliance from Australia as a networking member.
Public Open University Čakovec is a public adult education institution founded by the City of Čakovec and serving as a lifelong learning centre for Međimurje County. Since its establishment in 1960, the institution has continuously adapted its programmes to social change, labour-market needs and the evolving educational needs of adults. Today, it provides primary and secondary adult education, vocational training and upskilling, foreign language courses, pesticide-use training, and a wide range of non-formal learning opportunities. It cooperates closely with employers, public authorities, civil society organisations and international partners, while European and international cooperation plays an important role in its development. Its mission is to provide accessible, high-quality and innovative education that strengthens employability, personal development and social participation, with the aim of being a modern, inclusive and trusted centre of excellence in adult education and lifelong learning in northern Croatia.
For more information, visit: https://pou-cakovec.hr/en/
The Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA) works to create a united, evidence-based approach to advancing media literacy education in Australia. AMLA is committed to ensuring media literacy is a national priority and to supporting the media literacy of all Australians. AMLA is driven to ensure every citizen is equipped to face challenges and seize opportunities in a world increasingly defined by media and information abilities.
AMLA defines media literacy as the ability to use media critically and creatively and understands it is essential for a fair and inclusive democracy.
Founded in 2020, AMLA began as an unincorporated consortium of major public cultural institutions, collaborating with the shared objectives in media literacy across Australia. It is underpinned by the expertise of Queensland University of Technology’s Digital Media Research Centre, Western Sydney University’s Institute for Culture and Society, and the University of Canberra’s News and Media Research Centre. Other core members include the two national public broadcasters, SBS and ABC, the national library peak body, Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Center for the Moving Image (ACMI) and the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) who play a significant role in Australian media literacy education.
For more information, visit:https://media-and-learning.eu/members/amla/
A very warm welcome to our new members!