Study Of Adult Education (Press, 15 December 1979)

A working party has been established in Christchurch to tackle the challenge of fostering cooperation among various stakeholders in community education. This initiative emerged from a forum entitled "continuing and community education" that was organised by a local group with backing from the National Council of Adult Education. The forum aimed to facilitate an exchange of ideas, assess existing educational programmes in Canterbury, and promote collaboration within the community. The event featured a keynote address by the Rev. Felix Donnelly, a senior lecturer in community health at the University of Auckland, who discussed the current and future state of New Zealand society. Additionally, participants were divided into smaller groups to explore important topics including second-chance education, the issues of employment and unemployment, and aspects of recreation and leisure. During the discussions, a key concern was highlighted regarding the plight of unemployed individuals who wish to resume full-time secondary education. Attendees noted that such individuals lose their unemployment benefits and cease to qualify for any state assistance, which poses significant barriers to their educational pursuits. The working party has been tasked with reviewing the suggestions and recommendations that came forth from the forum discussions. It is expected to report its findings at a meeting scheduled for the New Year, with the hope of addressing the outlined issues and enhancing support for community education initiatives in Christchurch.

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