The Centre for Adult Education (CAE), founded in 1947 as the Council of Adult Education, is an adult education institution based in
Victoria,
Australia
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. It runs short courses and nationally recognised training, as well as a
Victorian Certificate of Education
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is the credential available to secondary school students who successfully complete year 10, 11 and 12 in the Australian state of Victoria (state), Victoria as well as in some international schools i ...
(VCE) program. It is a statutory authority under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. It is partly funded by the state government's Adult Community and Further Education Division.
Theatre
In 1948 the CAE, in conjunction with
Melbourne Little Theatre led by
Brett Randall
Brett Randall Snr (15 September 1884 – c. 1 July 1963) was a British-born Australian actor and theatre director. He was the co-founder of the Melbourne Little Theatre, which became St Martins Youth Arts Centre.
Biography
Randall was born in ...
, founded "Everyman Theatres Pty Ltd", a touring company managed by Max Bruch, which took high-class plays to country centres.
Notable staff
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Colin Badger (1906–1993), director, Council of Adult Education
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Margaret Geddes – editing and non-fiction teacher (2011–present); writer, journalist, historian
References
External links
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Education in Victoria (state)
1947 establishments in Australia
Adult education in Australia
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