This document profiles selected people, programs, and ideas highlighted by Australia's Adult Learners Week 2001 and begins with these papers: "Adult Learners Week: A National Celebration" (Ned Dennis); "A Message from the Adult Learners Week Patron" (Peter Hollingworth); "A Message of Support from the Prime Minister of Australia" (John Howard); and "A Message from the Chief Executive Officer of ANTA (Australian National Training Authority)" (Moira Scollay). Part 1, which explores the issues facing adult education in Australia, contains the following papers: "Challenges and Opportunities of a New Learning Framework" (Tony Brown); "No Worries for Australian Learners?" (Bill Lucas); and "A Learning Society: What Will It Be Like and How Will We Get There?" (Geraldine Doogue). Part 2, presents the following shortlist entries from the Adult Learners Week 2001 Collins Booksellers Writing Competition: "My Life as a Loser" (Kirstie D'Souza); "And Andrew Said" (Bill Clohesy); "Women's Work" (Megan Chappell); "Rejuvenation" (Megan Rowe); "An Autumn Flower" (Elizabeth Cooke); "Adult Learning, My Experience" (Joan Darnell); "Desire to Ride" (Greg Bogaerts); "Evening Classes" (Rananda Rich); "Self Taught" (Tony Smith); "Zak's Words" (Carmel Williams); "Gathering Momentum" (Andrea Mettenmeyer); "Learning to Read" (Catherine James); and "I'm No Philosopher But..." (Frances Overheu). Part 3 profiles the following outstanding learning facilitators: Cathy Rainey; Jason Learner; Lorna Crane; Jane Brown; Ros Butcher; Joan Johnson; and Robyn Ellis. Part 4 contains the following papers on outstanding learning programs: "Bachelor Survival--What Shall I Cook Tonight?"; "Why Learning Circles? The Methodology and Its Benefits"; "From Spice Racks to Homes: The Transportable Homes Project"; "Let's Play Fair: Helping Adults to Create Positive Environments for Children"; "Getting Community Volunteer Learning Right: The Skills for Nature Conservation Program"; "Another Chance: Tasmanian Prison Services Education and Training Program"; and "Tiwi Music Program." Part 5 contains the following papers on outstanding learning providers: "Strengthening Communities--Boyup Brook Telecentre"; "Melbourne Museum and Adult Learning"; "The Old and the New: Lifelong Learning through Radio and the Internet"; "A National Training Centre: Booroongen Djugun College"; "Creating a Learning Community: Morrison House Inc"; "Smart Geelong: The Learning City"; and "Addressing Adult Learners' Needs: Kangan Batman TAFE (Technical and Further Education)." Part 6 summarizes the major activities of Adult Learners Week 2001. (MN)