The Australian E Learning Association is one of the fastest growing professional associations for people who design, deliver and assess workplace learning and development in the E-Learning sphere. Representing more than 50,000 education individuals and organisations Nationally we support trainers, learning and development practitioners, teachers and professional educators in the areas of instructional design, Learning and Development e-learning design and technology.Leading through innovation, AELA sets the benchmark for best practice and ongoing professional development, by working with individuals and organisations to help them get better results from their learning initiatives.AELA offers a broad range of services and benefits to all learning and development members such as professional development, networking opportunities, access to resources, latest research and industry news and new legislative changes.The National Australian VoiceThrough the Board and Executive, members respond to government initiatives and published directions as well as lobbying for particular needs globally and nationally that impact on Educational Providers, Registered Training Organisations and Professionally Credentialed Trainers.PublicationsAELA publishes papers and materials on the development of new technology standards for the recommendation and adoption by Australia's Skills Quality Authority, Industry Skills Councils of Australia and Education Providers in the field of online, E-Learning, Open and Distance learning.AELA offers access to a wide range of Membership directory and Key Industry Contacts as their Charter to influence key decision makers in Australia and internationally.Professional Development EventsAELA frequently arranges or supports professional development events in many locations across Australia and is looking to extend the number of electronic and online professional development events. Some events are restricted to AELA members.