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Conceptually the GLR process is summarised as: At a surface level, the Gwydir Learning Region is an example of what public and private organisations and committed individuals can achieve through goodwill, determination and passion in remote, socially disadvantaged, economically depressed area of NSW.
At a deeper level, as highlighted in the recent independent review of the GLR by Dr John Mitchell’s Report, sophisticated concepts underpin the GLR, including concepts of lifelong learning, innovation and collective creativity, personalised learning, learning communities, social capital, inclusive leadership, social harmony, social infrastructure, social justice, ecological community development and sustainable rural development.
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Gwydir Learning Region
Gwydir Learning Region (GLR) is a cooperative venture, involving Gwydir Shire Council, New England Institute of TAFE, Bingara Central School, Warialda High School, Adult Learning and the University of New England, has the primary goal of promoting lifelong learning. Originally formed in 2000, the Gwydir Learning Region (GLR) has gone from strength to strength, building on the 'can do' attitude in the local community. Winner of the 2006 NSW Training Initiative Award, it is a model for other areas wanting to promote community development, enhance regional development and establish itself as a learning community.GLR caters for all ages and competencies. For people wanting to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through to TAFE and university level distance education, the approach is based on individual learning rather than one size fits all. Individuals are able to extend their learning, develop new skills, discover new interests, achieve personal goals and pursue employment pathways previously not available to them.
