ARA : Australian Reading Association [ 1975 – ]
| OVERVIEW | |
| Full name of organisation | Australian Reading Association |
| Short name / acronym | ARA |
| Short description | Originally established as the Australian Reading Association (ARA) in 1975, ALEA (Australian Literacy Educators’ Association) had its roots in the inaugural Australian Reading Conference held in Adelaide. ALEA is an autonomous professional association with a commitment to fostering literacy and English language proficiency across the educational spectrum, from early childhood to tertiary education. ALEA underscores the fundamental significance of literacy in facilitating effective learning, communication, and full engagement in various academic disciplines and broader societal interactions. |
| Start date | 1975 |
| Organisation type | Community Group |
| URLs | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/126846873?searchTerm=%22Australian%20Reading%20Association%22 |
| https://www.alea.edu.au/about/about-alea/ | |
| https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/102069708?searchTerm=%22Australian%20Reading%20Association%22 | |
| Group Affiliation(s) | Education |
| Education Sector | Primary |
| Secondary | |
| Linked from | The Ahern Report 1980 (QLD: School Education) |
